A5027913104- Diabetes Management and Education
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Obesity and Health Practices
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
Abu Dhabi Health Services
2010-2025
University of Sharjah
2022-2023
Shaikh Khalifa Medical City
2022
United Arab Emirates University
1998-2013
Al Ain Hospital
2009-2011
COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be very safe in the clinical trials, however, there is less evidence comparing safety of these real-world settings. Therefore, we aim investigate nature and severity adverse effects reported differences based on type vaccine received. A survey was conducted among 1,878 adult (≥18 years) recipients through online platforms telephonic interviews during March September 2021. The factors potentially associated with side like age, gender, ethnicity, comorbidities,...
Obesity and associated chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, are highly prevalent in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This qualitative study explored weight management behaviours perceptions of women who at increased risk for diabetes through focus group interviews. A total 75 Emirati national (age, 20-60 years) considered high participated eight groups. Purposive sampling was used to recruit from primary healthcare centres (PHCs) Al Ain, UAE. Qualitative research methodology involving a...
Abstract Ramadan fasting (RF) involves abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours; it is obligatory for all healthy Muslims the age of puberty. Although sick individuals are exempt fasting, many will fast anyway. This article explores impact RF on with kidney diseases through a comprehensive review existing literature consensus recommendations. study was conducted by multidisciplinary panel experts. The recommendations aim to provide structured approach assess manage patients...
Background Cancer is the third-leading cause of death in United Arab Emirates (UAE). There are few studies on cancer epidemiology UAE. Methods This retrospective study, from 2011 to 2013 until 2023, aimed estimate prevalence a history and lifetime risk identify its factors. Results Among 8635 cancer-free participants at time screening, 209 were diagnosed with new (2.5%) over follow-up period, 129 (1.9%) females compared 80 (0.9%) males. The most common type was Breast cancer, an incidence...
Background Breast cancer is the most common in United Arab Emirates (UAE), with majority of cases characteristically occurring women younger than 50 years. Studies on breast risk factors UAE are few. Methods This retrospective study, from 2011 to 2013 until 2023, aimed estimate prevalence a history and lifetime risk. A nested case-control study was designed cohort four controls for each case matched by date diagnosis. Results incidence 0.85 %, 37 out 4338 females cohort. No males were...
Fasting during Ramadan has been found safe for most chronic kidney diseases (CKD) patients but may pose risks some. CKD who choose to fast require careful attention from healthcare providers. However, there is a lack of studies evaluating the impact fasting on various diseases. The and Kidney Disease (RaK) working group developed risk stratification tool categorize intending into low, moderate, high-risk groups. We propose calculator incorporating key factors help guide decisions in...
The Abu Dhabi Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) implemented the Chronic Disease Care (CDC) and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) programs. A retrospective observational descriptive design was used to analyze sustainability of both Linear regression showed that key performance indicator (KPI) for best-performing centers had significantly higher PCMH scores, with no effect on financial revenue centers. Pearson correlation analysis indicated significant correlations between clinical...
Assessing the burden of mental health disorders is critical for planning best healthcare services and responding to community needs. This study aimed assess in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates its important determinants. retrospective cohort included participants from a national cardiovascular screening program (Weqaya) Emirates, 2010 2013. The data were collected through electronic medical records (EMRs). A total 8699 subjects included, with an average follow-up period 9.2 years....
Peripheral artery disease (PAD), a common manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis, is linked to high morbidity and mortality. Risk factors such as age, male gender, hyperlipidemia significantly contribute PAD. This study aims estimate the Predictors associations peripheral diseases in Abu Dhabi population. Cross-sectional analysis diabetic patients who had ankle brachial index tests 2018-2019. Data collected from electronic medical records include demographics, treatment history,...
Abstract Introduction Finerenone, a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, is used in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and albuminuria. However, safety finerenone during Ramadan fasting has not been evaluated previously. This study aims to evaluate clinical outcomes use this group. Patients Methods retrospective cohort was conducted at Tawam Hospital Ambulatory Healthcare Services, United Arab Emirates, from July 2023 2024....
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers (HCWs) is a threat to any system. Vaccine can increase infection risk HCWs and patients, while also impacting the patients' decision accept vaccine. Our study assessed acceptance in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Introduction In patients with diabetes intending to fast, Ramadan, risk assessment, and stratification are essential for an individualized treatment plan. It seems that the new IDF-DAR tool (International Diabetes Federation - Ramadan Alliance) has become primary in this setting. This study aims validate Abu Dhabi population. Method The assessment was performed before followed by evaluation of any significant outcome after through tele-interview electronic medical records review. Patients...
<title>Abstract</title> Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health burden. Monitoring its determinants and incidence trends important for identifying risk factors projecting future service needs. Method: The Abu Dhabi Risk Study (ADRS ) retrospective cohort study in Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Diabetes-free participants were followed an average of 9.2 years the development new diabetes. Cox regression was used to develop prediction model identify significant determinants. Results: Over...
Obesity and associated chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes are highly prevalent in the United Arab Emirates. This qualitative study explored weight management barriers for Emirati women strategies that can facilitate their efforts. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 29 primary health care physicians, dietitians, nurses Al Ain Abu Dhabi medical districts. A modified grounded theory was used to guide data collection analysis. Interview notes analyzed...
Maternal diet restriction might be associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes due to metabolic changes. This study aimed investigate the prevalence of changes in glucose levels Ramadan fasting Emirati pregnant women. We conducted a cross-sectional observational 150 women from United Arab Emirates, (76 during 74 after Ramadan), uncomplicated pregnancies at gestational age between 20 36 weeks.The two groups had similar physiological parameters. Using oral tolerance test, mean...
Abstract Background Traffic collision fatality rates per mile travelled have declined in Abu Dhabi similar to many developed countries. Nevertheless, the rate is still significantly higher than average of countries with GDP and socio-demographic indicators. The literature on subject UAE limited especially area studying drivers behaviour. This study aims find determinants risky driving behaviours that precipitate having a road traffic (RTC) United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods A...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major public health issue due to high morbidity and mortality. Different screening programs were implemented reduce its burden.To estimate the prevalence of CRC uptake using fecal immunochemical test (FIT) or guaiac occult blood testing (gFOBT) in Emirati nationals. Other objectives measure incidence screened population, outcomes follow-up colonoscopy after positive FIT/gFOBT identify causes not performing FIT/gFOBT.Adult nationals aged 40-75 years who visited...
Over the last 30 years citizens of United Arab Emirates have experienced major changes in life-style secondary to increased affluence. Currently, 1 5 adults diabetes mellitus, but associations (clustering) among risk factors, as well relevance concept metabolic syndrome, this population is unknown.
Teaching ethical hacking techniques is fundamental to security education and allows students better understand the ways in which computer network systems fail. This paper discusses implementation of comprehensive offensive hands-on lab exercises about four common Denial Service (DoS) attacks. Moreover, a defense technique against DoS attacks using Snort tool, as an intrusion detection system. The impact offering on student performance terms achieving course outcomes also discussed. Although...
Background Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is now mandated by many graduate and undergraduate accreditation standards. Evaluating CBME essential for quantifying its impact, finding supporting evidence the efforts invested in processes, determining future steps. The Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) family medicine residency program has been accredited Accreditation Council of Graduate Education-International (ACGME-I) since 2013. This study aims to report Abu Dhabi program’s...