Dr Salameh is the author of Saliva Cotinine and Exhaled Carbon Monoxide in Real Life Waterpipe Smokers: A Post Hoc Analysis which was recently published in Tobacco Use Insights.

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Please describe your experience with Libertas Academica

I had a very pleasant experience. One of the most efficient and rapid publication processes. Good luck!!

What is the primary focus of your research?

Epidemiology of chronic diseases in Lebanon, mainly respiratory diseases.

What are the most exciting developments arising from current research in your area?

The scoring of waterpipe dependence.

Who are your main collaborators? Please describe your work with them

Professor Mirna Waked: she is a pulmonologist; we have been working together since 1999; she handles the clinical part (including medical writing), and I take care of the field work and statistical analysis.

What do you think about the development of open access publishing? What motivated you to use it?

I was thrilled by the idea of higher exposure.

What articles and/or books have you published recently?

• Salameh P, Barbour B. Pattern of Obesity and associated diabetes in Lebanese school adolescents: A pilot study. East Mediterranean Health Journal 2009. Accepted, under press.

• Issa C, Salameh P, Batal M, Vieux F, Lairon D, Darmon N. The nutrient profile of traditional Lebanese composite dishes : comparison with composite dishes consumed in France. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 2009 ; S1-S10.

• Bou Antoun R, Salameh P. La satisfaction des pharmaciens au Liban et la perspective de la pharmacie clinique. East Mediterranean Health Journal 2009 ; 12(6).

• Saadé N, Salameh P, Barbour B. Congé maternel et mères travailleuses au Liban : circonstances professionnelles. Sciences Sociales et Santé. Accepted 2009, under press.

• Barbour B, Salameh P. Consanguinity in Lebanon: prevalence, distribution and determinants. Journal of Biosocial Sciences 2009; 41(4): 505-17.

• Waked M, Salameh P. Asthma risk factors distribution in Lebanese children. Journal of Asthma and Allergy 2008; 2: 1-7.

• Farra C, Nassar AH, Usta IM, Salameh P, Souaid M, Awwad J. Acceptance of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for beta-thalassemia in Lebanese women with previously affected children. Prenat Diagn. 2008 ; 28(9): 828-32.

• Waked M, Salameh P. Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis and Eczema in 5-12 year old school children across Lebanon. Public Health 2008; 122(9): 965-73.

• Waked M, Salameh P. Symptoms, Severity and Asthma Control in 5-14 old Lebanon School Children. Lebanese Medical Journal 2007. 55(3) : 145-151.

• Salameh P, Najjar Aad M, Semaan M, El Hawzi R, Bechara M, El Kadi B, Bou Tanios L. Le circuit du médicament dans les hôpitaux Libanais. Epidemiology and Public Health 2007; 55(4) :308-13.

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