A5042415375- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Inflammasome and immune disorders
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
Tawam Hospital
2021-2025
United Arab Emirates University
2013-2025
Al Ain University
2024
Mediclinic City Hospital
2023
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
2023
Damascus University
2023
Al Assad University Hospital
2023
Al Ain Hospital
2013-2018
Higher Colleges of Technology
2017
University of Toronto
2012-2014
Abstract Introduction The COVID‐19 pandemic led to rapid and widespread adoption of telemedicine in rheumatology care. Asia Pacific League Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) working group was tasked with developing evidence‐based recommendations practice guide maintenance the highest possible standards clinical care enable broad patient reach. Materials methods A systematic review English‐language articles related telehealth conducted on MEDLINE/PubMed, Web Of Science Scopus. strength...
Cross-sectional.The purpose of the study was to determine prevalence low back pain (LBP) in primary care setting with emphasis on socio-demographic contributing factors and impact LBP lifestyle habits.LBP is one most common medical conditions seen Primary Health Care Clinic.A representative sample 2,600 patients were approached 1,829 subjects agreed participate this (70.0%). Data characteristics, life style habits type treatment collected through a questionnaire.The 56.5% (95% confidence...
Background: Although biosimilar uptake has increased (at a variable pace) in many countries, there have been recent concerns about the long-term sustainability of markets. The aim this manuscript is to assess policies across life cycle selected countries with view propose recommendations for supporting sustainability. Methods: study conducted comparative analysis 17 from North America, South Asia-Pacific, Europe and Gulf Cooperation Council. Biosimilar were identified their was assessed...
Paradoxical reactions (PRs) to biologic medications, such as psoriasis, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), have been increasingly recognized. The aim of reporting this case is establish an association between golimumab exacerbation or new (de novo) IBD in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (SpA). Our involves a young patient juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis (AS) who developed de novo following therapy for active spinal disease. had no prior gastrointestinal (GI)...
Patients with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRD) have an increased susceptibility to infections due their compromised immune systems the use of immunosuppressive therapies. Infections are a leading cause morbidity mortality in these patients, emphasizing need for strategies such as infection control vaccination prevent avoidable harm both patients healthcare workers. This study aims provide expert consensus on screening guidelines AIIRD patients. A task force experts from...
: Diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is generally challenging due to nonspecific symptom presentation and several potential contributing conditions. Timely diagnosis PAH very important as the disease progressive in nature associated with increased morbidity mortality. Therefore, implementation appropriate strategies that can reduce delay PAH, increase awareness among primary healthcare practitioners, expedite referral specialists, are crucial. Patients systemic sclerosis,...
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a frequent complication of connective tissue diseases (CTDs), such as systemic sclerosis (SSc), mixed disease, lupus erythematosus (SLE), and, to lesser extent, dermatomyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren syndrome. Connective disease-associated PAH (CTD-PAH) the second most common cause PAH, following idiopathic form PAH. Nearly 15%–30% patients with SSc develop have very poor prognosis survival rates compared Also, majority these present...
It has been hypothesized that adaptation of health practice guidelines to the local setting is expected improve their uptake and implementation while cutting on required resources. We recently adapted published American College Rheumatology (ACR) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) treatment guideline Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). The objective this paper describe process used for 2015 ACR RA EMR. GRADE-Adolopment methodology process. in detail how adolopment enhanced efficiency following steps...
Though biologic agents have significantly improved the treatment of inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic and axial spondyloarthritis), high costs, stringent regulations, strict reimbursement criteria, existing patents limited patient access to treatments. While being highly similar in quality, safety, efficacy reference products, biosimilars can reduce financial burden prevent underutilization medication. The objective this initiative was develop an evidence-based...
Background The number of orphan drug approvals is currently increasing globally. This creates a significant burden on payers and healthcare systems. study aimed to create multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) tool for evaluating drugs within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). intended result provide evidence-based guidance decision-makers in reimbursement procurement decisions. Methods We conducted literature search local expert interviews identify relevant preliminary criteria MCDA tool....
Background: Low back pain is one of the most common conditions for which patients seek medical care. Aim: The aim study was to epidemiology low in primary care setting with emphasis on frequency, sociodemographic factors, and impact lifestyle habits. Subjects Methods: This a cross-sectional study. A representative sample 2742 approached 2180 subjects agreed participate this (79.5%). survey conducted among health visitors during period from March October 2012. questionnaire collected...
Objective. There is an unacceptable delay in the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) its early stages among patients at high risk, particular those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our objectives were to develop a sensible and reliable questionnaire identify undetected axSpA IBD. Methods. Literature was reviewed for item generation Toronto Questionnaire on IBD (TASQ-IBD). Sensibility assessed healthcare professionals patients. This assessment related purpose framework...
Clinical practice guidelines can assist rheumatologists in the proper prescription of newer treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The objective this paper is to report on recommendations management patients with RA Eastern Mediterranean region. We adapted 2015 American College Rheumatology two separate waves. used adolopment methodology, and followed 18 steps "Guidelines 2.0" comprehensive checklist guideline development. For each question, we updated original guidelines' evidence...
Objective. There are unexplained sex-specific changes in the clinical expression of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). We sought to examine potential effect exogenous estrogen form oral contraceptive pills (OCP) on AS initiation and severity. Methods. This cross-sectional study consisted women with from membership Spondylitis Association America. Measures disease severity included use biological agents hip replacement surgery, while Bath Functional Index (BASFI) scores served as a surrogate marker...
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an autoimmune disease primarily affecting the axial skeleton, with associated extra-musculoskeletal manifestations. Treatment strategies targeting cytokines tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin 17 (IL-17) have proven effective. However, paradoxical reactions, including psoriasis arthritis, been reported in axSpA patients receiving TNF-α inhibitors. IL-17 inhibitors used as alternative treatment option, but reactions also rarely observed. This...
Background In the evolving healthcare landscape of United Arab Emirates (UAE), establishing cost-effectiveness thresholds (CETs) is pivotal to informing decision-makers about value health technologies. Objective This study aimed establish CETs for UAE that harmonise with international standards while reflecting nation’s unique needs and economic context. Setting Emirates. Methods A multitiered methodology was employed, involving a literature review, panel national experts workshops key...
Abstract Objective This paper aims to develop a biosimilar value framework with local stakeholders in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Methods A convenience sample of ten key opinion leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Kingdom Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar participated an expert panel meeting November 2022 that examined factors positively influencing adoption these The discussion was structured around conceptual overview policies as derived targeted review peer-reviewed...
To compare clinical impression and confidence of extended role practitioners (ERP) with those rheumatologists experienced in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) according to (1) evaluation patients chronic back pain assessed for axSpA; (2) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) recommendation further investigation these patients.Patients ≥ 3 months age onset < 45 years were referred axSpA evaluation. An ERP consecutive recorded standardized information written form. Three subsequently evaluated each...