A5044209863- Dietary Effects on Health
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Climate Change and Geoengineering
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Global Health Care Issues
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Biomedical and Chemical Research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Liver Diseases and Immunity
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Music Therapy and Health
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
McMaster University Medical Centre
2024
Regional Municipality of Waterloo
2023-2024
McMaster University
2022-2024
University of Southern California
2024
Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco
2022
King Saud University
2014-2021
King Khalid University Hospital
2014-2021
King Saud Medical City
2020
University of Illinois Chicago
2009
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...
Climate change is one of the greatest threats to human health in 21st century. The impacts climate contribute approximately 1 4 deaths worldwide. Health care itself responsible for 5% annual global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Canada a recent signatory 26th United Nations Change Conference (COP26) agreement that committed developing low carbon and resilient systems. Kidney services have substantial environmental impact there opportunity kidney community align clinical care. We introduce...
Background: Constipation is commonly encountered in clinical practice. The global population witnessing a rapid increase its occurrence. Objectives: Since there paucity of data Saudi Arabia, need to assess prevalence population. This study was performed as pilot determine the symptoms and constipation among adult Riyadh city. Materials Methods: A questionnaire based cross sectional survey done through twitter accounts. conducted 388 adults older than 20 years, between November 2016 January...
Climate change impacts health and threatens the stability of care delivery systems, while healthcare is mobilizing to reduce its significant environmental impact.
The clock drawing test (CDT) is frequently used to detect changes in cognition. Multiple scales of varying length have been published assess performance. aim this study compare the CDT performance measured by three among a sample nondemented patients on renal dialysis and identify variables that affect Methodology. This cross-sectional performed at unit King Saud University Medical City. Eighty-nine CDT. was scored methods Rouleau et al. (RCS 10-point), Babins (BCS 18-point), MoCA (MCS...
<h3>Objectives:</h3> To explore nephrologists’ concerns and recommendations in counseling their advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on Ramadan fasting. <h3>Methods:</h3> This cross-sectional study was carried out King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between January 2019 2020. An electronic survey completed by 48 nephrologists practicing Arabia. The questionnaire focused demographics, clinical experience, factors to consider when advising CKD about Statistical...
Fasting during the month of Ramadan constitutes an annual Islamic religious practice, necessitating abstinence from food and drink dawn to sunset. (RF) is obligatory practice after puberty some individuals are exempted including sick people, children, elderly, pregnant menstruating women. Diabetes International Alliance has major impact on enhancing researches in field diabetes RF over many years. Limited studies have examined effect various kidney diseases.
<h3>Objectives:</h3> To assess cognitive performance in Saudi patients on dialysis using Arabic versions of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and reliability scales. <h3>Methods:</h3> We performed a cross-sectional study at unit King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh from April 2019 to March 2020. Patients ≥ 18 years age with no history dementia underwent assessment standard (MoCA-A) basic (MoCA-B) versions, repeat testing subset participants. <h3>Results:</h3> Recruitment included...
We conducted a group interview with five hemodialysis patients of Acadian descent. Our purpose was to learn about their intakes foods so we could tailor our advice for other receiving hemodialysis. This approach builds on evidence that addressing cultural aspects food choice and aligning dietary recommendations usual create optimal conditions diet adherence while preserving personal habits heritage. In this study, “the diet” held multiple meanings different participants, participants varied...
The aim of this study was to assess the adequacy dietary folate intake and perceptions pill burden among Saudi patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). This a cross-sectional adults (>18 years) MHD (>3 months) attending dialysis unit at King Saud University Medical City. Patient demographics, folic acid intake, were collected. Fifty-four met eligibility criteria, with mean age 57 ± 15.5 years. majority females (63%), most prevalent comorbidities diabetes (43%) hypertension (76%). average...
Fasting for one lunar month a year (Ramadan) is an obligatory Islamic ritual upon each healthy adult. Every day Muslim will abstain from foods and drinks dawn to sunset (currently around 14 hours in the summer Saudi Arabia). However, people with significant illnesses can be exempted. Patients advanced stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) seek advice their treating Nephrologists whether they fast. Few studies showed diversity conclusions regarding safety Ramadan fasting CKD patients.
Objectives: Constipation among peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients can lead to serious complications and impair the quality of life. The aim this study was determine prevalence constipation its associated factors PD in our center. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional conducted on at King Khaled University Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2016 January 2017. Results: total 36 were included; male female ratio 1. Based a self-reporting questionnaire, 15 (41.7%) reported suffering...