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Hickman E, Almaqhawi A, Gillies C, Khunti K, Seidu S. Beliefs, practices, perceptions and motivations of healthcare professionals on medication deprescribing during end-of-life care: A systematic review. Prim Care Diabetes 2024; 18:249-256. [PMID: 38443294 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2024.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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AIM Conduct a systematic review to investigate current beliefs, practices, perceptions, and motivations towards deprescribing practices from the healthcare professional perspective in older adults residing in long term care facilities with cardiometabolic conditions, using a narrative approach. METHODS Studies were identified using a literature search of MEDLINE, CINAHL and Web of Science from inception to June 2023 Two reviewers (EH and AA) independently extracted data from each selected study using a standardised self-developed data extraction proforma. Studies reviewed included cross-sectional and observational studies. Data was extracted on baseline characteristics, motivations and beliefs and was discussed using a narrative approach. RESULTS Eight studies were identified for inclusion. Deprescribing approaches included complete withdrawal, dose reduction, or switching to an alternative medication, for at least one preventive medication. Most healthcare professionals were willing to initiate deprescribing strategies and stated the importance of such interventions, however many felt inexperienced and lacked the required knowledge to feel comfortable doing so. CONCLUSION Deprescribing is a key strategy when managing older people with cardiometabolic and multiple long term conditions (MLTC). Overall, HCPs including specialists, were happy to explore deprescribing strategies if provided with the relevant training and development to do so. Barriers that still exist include communication and consultation skills, a lack of evidence-based guidance and trust based policies, and a lack of MDT communications and involvement. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022335106.
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- Elizabeth Hickman
- Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4WP, UK.
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- Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4WP, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4WP, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4WP, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4WP, UK
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Highton P, Almaqhawi A, Oroko M, Sathanapally H, Gray L, Davies M, Webb D, Game F, Petrie J, Tesfaye S, Valabhji J, Gillies C, Khunti K. Non-pharmacological interventions to improve cardiovascular risk factors in people with diabetic foot disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2024; 209:111590. [PMID: 38403175 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in those with diabetic foot disease is very high. Non-pharmacological interventions may improve this risk, though no previous evidence synthesis has been completed. This systematic review aimed to investigate the impact of non-pharmacological interventions on CVD risk factors in diabetic ulcer disease. Multiple databases and trials registers were searched from inception to December 6th 2023. We included reports of randomised controlled trials investigating the impact of non-pharmacological interventions on cardiovascular risk in those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and current or previous diabetic foot disease. Twenty studies were included. Extracted data included: study design and setting; participant sociodemographic factors; and change in cardiovascular risk factors. Data were synthesised using random effects meta-analyses and narrative syntheses. Interventions included nutritional supplementation, collaborative care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, patient education, nurse-led intervention, self-management, family support, relaxation and exercise, over a median duration of 12 weeks. Significant post-intervention changes were observed in fasting plasma glucose, serum insulin levels, insulin sensitivity and resistance, glycated haemoglobin, triglycerides, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and C-reactive protein. No effects were detected in very low- or high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol or body mass index. Non-pharmacological interventions show promise in improving CVD risk in diabetic foot disease.
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- Patrick Highton
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK; National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands, Leicester, UK.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby DE22 3NE, UK
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- School of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Diabetes Research Unit, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK
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- NHS England, Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UG, UK; Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, The Bays, S Wharf Rd, Paddington, London W2 1NY, UK; Division of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, South Kensington, London SW7 2BU, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK; National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK; National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands, Leicester, UK
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Alarfaj HM, Almaqhawi A, Kamal AH, Bu Bshait MS, Al Abdulqader A, Albarqi M, Almoghnam M, Alhaddad ZA, Alrubaia HA, Alotaibi AT, Zakaria O. Parental perception of nocturnal enuresis in a local region of Saudi Arabia. J Med Life 2024; 17:73-80. [PMID: 38737650 PMCID: PMC11080501 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Nocturnal enuresis (NE) has been associated with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit or hyperactivity disorder, and intellectual disability. This study aimed to assess parents' perception of NE in children in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. We conducted a cross-sectional study from May to August 2023, including parents aged ≥18 years living in the area. We administered an online questionnaire to assess parents' knowledge and attitudes toward NE and its treatment. A total of 616 parents completed the questionnaire, 71.4% of which were women, 35% were aged between 25 and 35 years, 75% were married, 65% had a university degree, and 49% had three or more children. In total, 70% demonstrated a good overall knowledge about NE and its treatment, and nearly 60% had a positive attitude toward the condition. Univariate and multivariate ordinal logistic regression analyses revealed that female sex, a higher level of education, and having more than one child were associated with a higher score regarding attitude toward treatment. The level of education and the number of children were predictors of knowledge and a positive attitude toward NE in children.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Maternity and Children’s Hospital, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
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Almaqhawi A, AlHussain AK, Alharbi M, Alsaad RS, Alsuhayyih MK, Alhumam T, Alamer M, Almohammed AH, Bu Haya MM. Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Clinical Trial Participation: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e47823. [PMID: 38021656 PMCID: PMC10676750 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward clinical trial (CT) participation among the adult population in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Material and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among the population of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among the general population using an online survey. Results A total of 334 participants completed the questionnaire. Participants' ages ranged from 18 to 65 years, with a mean age of 31.2 ± 13.9 years, 56.6% of whom were males, 42.2% were employed, 29.6% were students, and 23.1% were unemployed. Surprisingly, only a small percentage of respondents (7.5%) were requested to participate in a randomized controlled trial (RCT), of which the majority did partake. Additionally, 25.4% of participants believe CTs are used to evaluate new drugs; others believe that CTs are used to understand diseases and human behavior. The data show that most participants believe that CTs improve patient care, welfare, and society. Also, participants were more likely to take part if they were aware of the study's purpose and findings and were given more time to consider their options. Conclusion Participants believed that the biggest obstacle was a lack of knowledge of CTs. It is crucial to educate patients more about CTs. Multimodal strategies such as improved patient-provider communication and online information for trial information sharing may be effective in boosting knowledge and CT recruitment.
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- College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU
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Almaqhawi A, Alhamad M, Albaqshi B, Alquraini M, Altaha M, Alhussain H, Alfayez R, Ibrahim Ali S. Self-Medication Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among the Adult Population in the Eastern Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e40505. [PMID: 37465789 PMCID: PMC10350656 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Self-medication is vital to public health because it has an impact on people's health and the current healthcare system, both positively and negatively. During public health catastrophes like the COVID-19 disease, this is particularly true. AIM This study aimed to examine the behavioral response of the community with regard to self-medication during the COVID-19 pandemic in the eastern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS During the COVID-19 outbreak from March to September 2020, a cross-sectional online survey of 398 participants using structured questionnaires was conducted to observe knowledge, prevalence, patterns, and sources of self-medication among the respondents in the eastern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. RESULTS The percentage of respondents who had heard about self-medication was 50.5%, and those who practiced self-medication during COVID-19 were 43.7% of the respondents. Regarding knowledge, 60.3% had a low overall knowledge level versus 39.7% who had a high knowledge level. Most of those who practiced self-medication took medication based on their own decision (34.4%). The most frequently used drugs during the outbreak were analgesics (43.5%) and vitamins (24.9%). Only 1% of participants reported using anti-malaria drugs (hydroxychloroquine). The most common reasons for self-medication practices were having a mild illness (30.4%), followed by fear of infection (26.6%). The symptoms for which the respondents took self-medication were headache (29.6%), cough (26.6%), and fever (24.6%). CONCLUSION Our investigation showed a low level of knowledge about self-medication and a considerable level of self-medication practices. Therefore, self-medication may be minimized with ongoing awareness-raising and sensitization.
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- Abdullah Almaqhawi
- Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU
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- Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU
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- Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU
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- Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU
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- Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU
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- Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU
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- Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU
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- Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU
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O'Mahoney LL, Routen A, Gillies C, Ekezie W, Welford A, Zhang A, Karamchandani U, Simms-Williams N, Cassambai S, Ardavani A, Wilkinson TJ, Hawthorne G, Curtis F, Kingsnorth AP, Almaqhawi A, Ward T, Ayoubkhani D, Banerjee A, Calvert M, Shafran R, Stephenson T, Sterne J, Ward H, Evans RA, Zaccardi F, Wright S, Khunti K. Corrigendum to "The prevalence and long-term health effects of long Covid among hospitalised and non-hospitalised populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis". EClinicalMedicine 2023; 59:101959. [PMID: 37096187 PMCID: PMC10115131 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.101959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101762.].
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Office for National Statistics, Government Buildings, Newport, UK
- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Faculty of Population Health Sciences, Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Population Science and Experimental Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West Midlands, University Hospital Birmingham and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Respiratory Department, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
- Birmingham Health Partners Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation and Centre for Patient Reported Outcomes Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Respiratory Department, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
- Office for National Statistics, Government Buildings, Newport, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Jobanputra R, Sargeant JA, Almaqhawi A, Ahmad E, Arsenyadis F, Webb DR, Herring LY, Khunti K, Davies MJ, Yates T. The effects of weight-lowering pharmacotherapies on physical activity, function and fitness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Obes Rev 2023; 24:e13553. [PMID: 36721366 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Weight-lowering pharmacotherapies provide an option for weight management; however, their effects on physical activity, function, and cardiorespiratory fitness are not fully understood. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to investigate the effect of licensed weight loss pharmacotherapies on physical activity, physical function, and cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals with obesity. Fourteen trials met our prespecified inclusion criteria: Five investigated liraglutide, four semaglutide, three naltrexone/bupropion, and two phentermine/topiramate. All 14 trials included a self-reported measure of physical function, with the pooled findings suggesting an improvement favoring the pharmacotherapy intervention groups (SMD: 0.27; 95% CI: 0.22 to 0.32) and effects generally consistent across different therapies. Results were also consistent when stratified by the two most commonly used measures: The Short-Form 36-Item Questionnaire (SF-36) (0.24; 0.17 to 0.32) and the Impact of Weight on Quality Of Life-Lite (IWQOL-Lite) (0.29; 0.23 to 0.35). Meta-regression confirmed a significant association between pharmacotherapy induced weight loss and improved physical function for IWQOL-Lite (p = 0.003). None of the studies reported a physical activity outcome, and only one study reported objectively measured cardiorespiratory fitness. Improvements in self-reported physical function were observed with weight loss therapy, but the effect on physical activity or objectively measured physical function and fitness could not be determined.
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- Rishi Jobanputra
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,Department of Family and Community Medicine, College Of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Ahmad E, Arsenyadis F, Almaqhawi A, Barker M, Jobanputra R, Sargeant JA, Webb DR, Yates T, Davies MJ. Impact of novel glucose-lowering therapies on physical function in people with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials. Diabet Med 2023; 40:e15083. [PMID: 36905324 DOI: 10.1111/dme.15083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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AIMS We investigated evidence from randomised, placebo-controlled trials of novel glucose-lowering therapies; sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4i) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), on physical function in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODS PubMed, Medline, Embase and Cochrane library were searched from 1 April 2005 to 20 January 2022. The primary outcome was change in physical function in groups receiving a novel glucose-lowering therapy versus placebo at the trial end-point. RESULTS Eleven studies met our criteria including nine for GLP-1RA and one each for SGLT2i and DPP4i. Eight studies included a self-reported measure of physical function, seven with GLP-1RA. Pooled meta-analysis showed an improvement of 0.12 (0.07, 017) points in favour of novel glucose-lowering therapies, mainly GLP-1RA. These findings were consistent when assessed individually for commonly used subjective assessments of physical function; namely the Short-Form 36 item-questionnaire (SF-36; all investigating GLP-1RA) and the Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite (IWQOL-LITE; all, except one, exploring GLP-1RA) with estimated treatment differences (ETDs) of 0.86 (0.28, 1.45) and 3.72 (2.30, 5.15) respectively in favour of novel GLTs. For objective measures of physical function (VO2max and 6-minute walk test (6MWT)) no significant between-group differences between the intervention and the placebo were found. CONCLUSIONS GLP-1RAs showed improvements in self-reported outcomes of physical function. However, there is limited evidence to draw definitive conclusions especially because of lack of studies exploring the impact of SGLT2i and DPP4i on physical function. There is a need for dedicated trials to establish the association between novel agents and physical function.
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- Ehtasham Ahmad
- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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Seidu S, Abdool M, Almaqhawi A, Wilkinson TJ, Kunutsor SK, Khunti K, Yates T. Physical activity and risk of chronic kidney disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 cohort studies involving 1,281,727 participants. Eur J Epidemiol 2023; 38:267-280. [PMID: 36626101 PMCID: PMC10033580 DOI: 10.1007/s10654-022-00961-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The role of regular physical activity in preventing vascular and non-vascular disease is well established. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major cause of global morbidity and mortality and largely preventable, but it is uncertain if regular physical activity can reduce the risk of CKD. Using a systematic review and meta-analysis of published observational cohort studies in the general population, we sought to assess the association between physical activity and CKD risk. Relevant studies with at least one-year of follow-up were sought from inception until 02 May 2022 in MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and manual search of relevant articles. Relative risks (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the maximum versus the minimal amount of physical activity groups were pooled using random effects meta-analysis. The quality of the evidence was evaluated using the GRADE tool. A total of 12 observational cohort studies comprising 1,281,727 participants and 66,217 CKD events were eligible for the analysis. The pooled multivariable-adjusted RR (95% CI) of CKD comparing the most versus the least physically active groups was 0.91 (0.85-0.97). The association was consistent across several study level subgroups. Exclusion of any single study at a time from the meta-analysis did not change the direction or significance of the association. There was no evidence of small study effects among contributing studies. The GRADE quality of the evidence was low. In the general population, individuals who are most physically active have a lowered risk of CKD compared to those who are not or least physically active. CRD42022327640.
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- Samuel Seidu
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
- Hockley Farm Medical Practice, Leicester, UK.
- Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 4WP, UK.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Learning and Research Building (Level 1), Southmead Hospital, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Hockley Farm Medical Practice, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Almaqhawi A, Morrison AE, Berrington R, Kong M. Anxiety and depression among patients attending a multidisciplinary foot clinic. Practical Diabetes 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/pdi.2444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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- Abdullah Almaqhawi
- College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Al Ahsa Saudi Arabia
- Department of Diabetes University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Leicester UK
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- Department of Diabetes University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Leicester UK
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- Department of Diabetes University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Leicester UK
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- Department of Diabetes University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Leicester UK
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O'Mahoney LL, Routen A, Gillies C, Ekezie W, Welford A, Zhang A, Karamchandani U, Simms-Williams N, Cassambai S, Ardavani A, Wilkinson TJ, Hawthorne G, Curtis F, Kingsnorth AP, Almaqhawi A, Ward T, Ayoubkhani D, Banerjee A, Calvert M, Shafran R, Stephenson T, Sterne J, Ward H, Evans RA, Zaccardi F, Wright S, Khunti K. The prevalence and long-term health effects of Long Covid among hospitalised and non-hospitalised populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. EClinicalMedicine 2023; 55:101762. [PMID: 36474804 PMCID: PMC9714474 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 165.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to systematically synthesise the global evidence on the prevalence of persistent symptoms in a general post COVID-19 population. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted using multiple electronic databases (MEDLINE and The Cochrane Library, Scopus, CINAHL, and medRxiv) until January 2022. Studies with at least 100 people with confirmed or self-reported COVID-19 symptoms at ≥28 days following infection onset were included. Patient-reported outcome measures and clinical investigations were both assessed. Results were analysed descriptively, and meta-analyses were conducted to derive prevalence estimates. This study was pre-registered (PROSPERO-ID: CRD42021238247). FINDINGS 194 studies totalling 735,006 participants were included, with five studies conducted in those <18 years of age. Most studies were conducted in Europe (n = 106) or Asia (n = 49), and the time to follow-up ranged from ≥28 days to 387 days. 122 studies reported data on hospitalised patients, 18 on non-hospitalised, and 54 on hospitalised and non-hospitalised combined (mixed). On average, at least 45% of COVID-19 survivors, regardless of hospitalisation status, went on to experience at least one unresolved symptom (mean follow-up 126 days). Fatigue was frequently reported across hospitalised (28.4%; 95% CI 24.7%-32.5%), non-hospitalised (34.8%; 95% CI 17.6%-57.2%), and mixed (25.2%; 95% CI 17.7%-34.6%) cohorts. Amongst the hospitalised cohort, abnormal CT patterns/x-rays were frequently reported (45.3%; 95% CI 35.3%-55.7%), alongside ground glass opacification (41.1%; 95% CI 25.7%-58.5%), and impaired diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (31.7%; 95% CI 25.8%-3.2%). INTERPRETATION Our work shows that 45% of COVID-19 survivors, regardless of hospitalisation status, were experiencing a range of unresolved symptoms at ∼ 4 months. Current understanding is limited by heterogeneous study design, follow-up durations, and measurement methods. Definition of subtypes of Long Covid is unclear, subsequently hampering effective treatment/management strategies. FUNDING No funding.
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Office for National Statistics, Government Buildings, Newport, UK
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- Faculty of Population Health Sciences, Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Population Science and Experimental Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West Midlands, University Hospital Birmingham and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Birmingham Health Partners Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation and Centre for Patient Reported Outcomes Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Respiratory Department, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Corresponding author.
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Almaqhawi A, Highton P, Narasimhan M, Davies MJ, Khunti K, Seidu S. Evaluation of quality of diabetic foot examination on YouTube. Diabet Med 2023; 40:e14936. [PMID: 36084283 PMCID: PMC10086860 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Foot ulcers and amputations are common conditions in people with diabetes and can considerably impact quality of life, necessitate a lengthy hospital stay and increase mortality. Preventative foot care and examination can prevent or delay ulceration, and individuals may seek information from publicly available social media resources such as YouTube. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the educational quality and reliability of publicly available YouTube videos on diabetes foot examinations. METHOD A YouTube search for "diabetic foot examination" was conducted, and the first 100 relevant English videos focused on examining the diabetic foot were included for evaluation. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) standards were used to measure video reliability. The Global Quality Score (GQS) and the Diabetes UK Annual Foot Check (DUK-C) checklist were used to assess video educational quality. Differences in JAMA, GQS, and DUK-C ratings were analysed after videos were sorted by topic and source. RESULTS The mean number of views per video was 101,311.9 ± 348,383.6, and the mean video power index was 41.6 ± 170.0. The most common upload source was from physicians (28%) and, the most popular material category was diabetes foot examination (58 videos). In terms of video reliability, 36% of videos scored 0. According to the GQS standards, only 5% of the videos are of excellent quality, while 34% are of poor quality, with 24 videos scoring between 0 and 1 on the DUK-C scale. CONCLUSION While foot care examination videos have a substantial audience, the majority are considered low in quality and reliability. Videos on comprehensive diabetic foot examination should be accessed on reputable sources that guarantee standardisations of video quality and take into account the simplification of information transmission in order to reach lay audiences.
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- Abdullah Almaqhawi
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
- Leicester General Hospital Gwendolen Rd, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester General Hospital Gwendolen Rd, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Research Centre, College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester General Hospital Gwendolen Rd, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Research Centre, College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Research Centre, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester General Hospital Gwendolen Rd, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Research Centre, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration - East Midlands, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester General Hospital Gwendolen Rd, Leicester, UK
- Diabetes Research Centre, NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration - East Midlands, Leicester, UK
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Almaqhawi A, Hayim EA, Amer FAA, Almuhanna S, Khteeb NAA, Khwajah SHA. Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs) Among Diabetic Patients in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Mater Sociomed 2023; 35:256-263. [PMID: 38380291 PMCID: PMC10875948 DOI: 10.5455/msm.2023.35.256-263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Background Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is a popular practice among Saudis. CAM refers to drugs and medical procedures that doctors do not typically employ. Objective The study's goal was to determine the prevalence of CAM and the most prevalent form used among patients with diabetes in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study enrolled individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Online questionnaires were employed between March to July 2023 to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, information about diabetes, knowledge and use of CAM, and the different types of herbal supplements used. Results Of the 386 patients, 54.1% were males, 45.9% were aged between 46 and 60 years old, and 45.9% had heard of CAM. The most popular CAM treatment for diabetes was biologically based, and the most common reason for using CAM was its accessibility (27.1%). The majority (82.1%) of diabetic patients reported using CAM as a treatment. Independent predictors of CAM use were diabetes complications, having heard of CAM, and social media. Conclusion CAM use has a high prevalence in the treatment of diabetes. Independent predictors of CAM use were a shorter disease duration, diabetes complications, having heard of CAM, and social media. To avoid negative and unnecessary side effects, patients must be informed about CAM use.
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- Abdullah Almaqhawi
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Intern, Collage of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Intern, Collage of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Intern, Collage of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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AlBarqi M, AlDablan M, AlBahr A, AlAmer M, AlNaim A, AlNaim A, Almaqhawi A. Prevalence, frequency, and disability of migraine headaches and tension headaches among the general population in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. J Med Life 2022; 15:1371-1378. [PMID: 36567838 PMCID: PMC9762370 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2022-0176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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A tension-type headache (TTH) is a recurrent headache that is mild to moderate in intensity, unlike migraine (MH), which is accompanied by crippling effects of nausea, vomiting, photophobia, or phonophobia. TTH is more frequent than migraine, but it is less likely to cause severe pain and physical dysfunction. TTHs account for more lost workdays due to their prevalence. The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, frequency, and disability of MHs and TTHs among the general population in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was employed using a validated questionnaire. The questionnaire implemented the HARDSHIP algorithm to diagnose MH and TTH and questions to correlate their prevalence to socio-demographic data, measurement of the level of disability, headache management, and treatment effectiveness using the chi-square test. The study reviewed 877 subjects (46.6% males vs. 53.4% females). 52.9% of the participants experienced headaches during the previous three months, and 35.6% experienced headaches recently. The most common type of headache was a probable MH (32.1%), followed by a TTH (26.9%), probable TTH (19.5%), and MH (15%). It was reported that some disability was attributed to 47% of MHs and 26% of TTHs. The most commonly used headache medication was paracetamol (53.5%). This study revealed that TTH and MH are common illnesses in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region. TTH and MH are correlated with significant individual and social burdens, particularly for MH. Headache sufferers mostly manage their headaches using conventional over-the-counter methods.
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- Mohammed AlBarqi
- Department of Family Medicine and Community, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Faisal University, AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia,Corresponding Author: Abdulelah AlBahr, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia. E-mail:
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- College of Medicine, King Faisal University, AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia
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Almaqhawi A, Alsayil S, Al Qadhib M, Alkhawfi A, Alkhalaf A, Al Khowildi Z. Patient's Perspective on Factors Affecting Health-Seeking Behavior in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2022; 14:e30078. [PMID: 36381745 PMCID: PMC9640208 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.30078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Background There are different determinants of health-seeking behaviors. Studying health-seeking behaviors and their factors help governments use the existing health resources properly for a potent healthcare system. This study aimed to evaluate the factors influencing health-seeking behavior in Al-Ahsa. Methods The study is a questionnaire-based observational cross-sectional study of the factors influencing health-seeking behaviors in the general population of the Al-Ahsa governorate. A non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to acquire the sample. The study followed all ethical considerations and received approval from King Faisal University. Results A total sample of 481 participants completed the study questionnaire. 21.2% of people visited the health centers for medical checkups despite having no symptoms, while 29.1% admitted to avoiding the health centers despite knowing they needed medical attention. Additionally, the majority of patients prefer government-run health facilities (58.6%), while 41.4% prefer the commercial sector. When experiencing any health complaints, precisely 70.7 % of women go to a medical facility, compared to 61.8% of men (P=.038). In addition to that, 68.5% of participants with intermediate economic status visit healthcare centers for any symptoms compared to 50% of others with high financial status (P=.049). Specifically, 73.3% of participants diagnosed with a disease or chronic diseases visited healthcare centers for clinical symptoms compared to 64.3% of others without (P=.049). Conclusion This study identified that most participants with chronic diseases seek medical care for any symptom, and the participants with an intermediate economic status are more likely to go to a governmental primary healthcare center for any symptoms. The findings of this research provide insights for the government and policymakers to create effective strategies and manage the existing resources in Al-Ahsa.
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- Abdullah Almaqhawi
- Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU
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Almaqhawi A, Albarqi M. The effects of technology use on children's physical activity: a cross-sectional study in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. J Med Life 2022; 15:1240-1245. [DOI: 10.25122/jml-2022-0148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Recently, a considerable amount of literature has been concerned with the impact of screen time on physical activity. Furthermore, recent evidence reveals that children under 14 spend an average of 23 hours each week looking at screens, including watching TV and DVDs, playing video games, or using a computer or mobile device. This study aimed to determine the relationship between technology use and physical activity. 277 parents completed an online questionnaire in this cross-sectional investigation. The questionnaire comprised 44 closed-ended questions divided into three sections: demographics, the impact of technology on children, and the Children's Physical Activity Questionnaire (CPAQ). 88 (31.8%) of children reported up to 5 hours of screen time per day, while 189 (68.2%) reported 6 hours or more. According to the CPAQ, 131 (47.3%) children had a low level of physical activity, 96 (34.7%) had a moderate level, and 50 (18.1%) had a high level. There was a strong relationship between parental age and child screen time, with 24.9% of children with screen time greater than 6 hours having parents aged 35–40 years, compared to 28.4% of children with screen time less than 5 hours having parents aged 25–30 years. Inadequate physical activity in children was linked to the number of siblings, ownership of electronic devices, and screen time. Physical activity should be increased through lifestyle changes that the entire family can implement.
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Seidu S, Almaqhawi A, Abdool M, Kunutsor SK, Davies MJ, Khunti K. Cardiovascular and renal outcomes of initial combination therapy with glucose-lowering agents versus a stepwise approach in newly diagnosed or treatment-naïve type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Obes Metab 2022; 24:1469-1482. [PMID: 35434901 DOI: 10.1111/dom.14715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the initial combination therapy versus a stepwise approach in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational cohort studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS Studies were identified from MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and through search of bibliographies to January 2022. Study-specific risk ratios (RRs) and mean differences with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled. Quality of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system. RESULTS Eight articles including four unique RCTs (n = 5527 participants) and one observational cohort study (n = 200) that compared initial combination therapy versus stepwise therapy were included. The RR for myocardial infarction comparing initial combination therapy versus stepwise therapy was 1.21 (95% CI 0.74-2.00). Initial combination therapy reduced levels of fasting plasma glucose and glycated haemoglobin: mean differences -0.97 mmol/L (95% CI -1.41, -0.53) and -24.92 mmol/mol (95% CI -25.67, -24.27), respectively. Initial combination therapy versus stepwise therapy reduced lipid levels, blood pressure and intima media thickness, with no differences in body composition variables, neuropathy, retinopathy or adverse events. Single-study results showed that initial combination therapy reduced creatinine levels and urine albumin excretion rate. The quality of the evidence ranged from moderate to very low. CONCLUSIONS Except for improving cardiometabolic and glycaemic variables, a limited number of studies characterized by small sample sizes show that initial combination therapy for newly diagnosed T2D may be similar in efficacy and safety to stepwise therapy with respect to cardio-renal outcomes. There is a lack of sufficient evidence to recommend initial combination therapy with glucose-lowering agents in newly diagnosed T2D with the aim of preventing cardio-renal outcomes. Definitive RCTs are warranted.
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- Samuel Seidu
- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Learning & Research Building (Level 1), Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Chattopadhyay K, Wang H, Kaur J, Nalbant G, Almaqhawi A, Kundakci B, Panniyammakal J, Heinrich M, Lewis SA, Greenfield SM, Tandon N, Biswas TK, Kinra S, Leonardi-Bee J. Effectiveness and Safety of Ayurvedic Medicines in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:821810. [PMID: 35754481 PMCID: PMC9213670 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.821810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Introduction: Many Ayurvedic medicines have the potential for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with previous systematic reviews demonstrating effectiveness and safety for specific Ayurvedic medicines. However, many of the reviews need updating and none provide a comprehensive summary of all the Ayurvedic medicines evaluated for managing T2DM. Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness and safety of Ayurvedic medicines for managing T2DM. Inclusion criteria: Published and unpublished RCTs assessing the effectiveness and safety of Ayurvedic medicines for managing T2DM in adults. Methods: The JBI systematic review methodology was followed. A comprehensive search of sources (including 18 electronic databases) from inception to 16 January 2021 was made. No language restrictions were applied. Data synthesis was conducted using narrative synthesis and random effects meta-analyses, where appropriate. Pooled results are reported as mean differences (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results: Out of 32,519 records identified from the searches, 219 articles were included in the systematic review representing 199 RCTs (21,191 participants) of 98 Ayurvedic medicines. Overall, in the studies reviewed the methodology was not adequately reported, resulting in poorer methodological quality scoring. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was reduced using Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa (MD -1.6%; 95% CI −3 to −0.3), Boswellia serrata Roxb. (−0.5; −0.7 to −0.4), Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino (−1; −1.5 to −0.6), Momordica charantia L. (−0.3; −0.4 to −0.1), Nigella sativa L. (−0.4; −0.6 to −0.1), Plantago ovata Forssk. (−0.9; −1.4 to −0.3), Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. and Thomson (−0.5; −0.6 to −0.5), Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (−0.6; −0.9 to −0.4), and Urtica dioica L. (−1.3; −2.4 to −0.2) compared to control. Similarly, fasting blood glucose (FBG) was reduced by 4–56 mg/dl for a range of Ayurvedic medicines. Very few studies assessed health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Adverse events were not reported in many studies, and if reported, these were mostly none to mild and predominately related to the gastrointestinal tract. Conclusion: The current evidence suggests the benefit of a range of Ayurvedic medicines in improving glycemic control in T2DM patients. Given the limitations of the available evidence and to strengthen the evidence base, high-quality RCTs should be conducted and reported.
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- Kaushik Chattopadhyay
- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom.,The Nottingham Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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- Centre for Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Kayachikitsa, J B Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom.,The Nottingham Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Al Ghadeer HA, Al Barqi M, Almaqhawi A, Alsultan AS, Alghafli JA, AlOmaish MA, AlGhanem ZA, Alsaqar AH, Alatiyyah AT, Alburayh YA, AlOmair A, Almuhaysin AI, Alsaeed AA. Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2021; 13:e20222. [PMID: 35004041 PMCID: PMC8733631 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM), a chronic metabolic noncommunicable disease (NCD), has assumed epidemic proportions worldwide. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is defined as chronic high blood glucose levels due to the deficiency of insulin or resistance to it. Dyslipidemia is one of the major causes of cardiovascular diseases in patients with T2D. It is characterized by elevated plasma triglyceride (TG), low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is mostly present in patients with DM. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study at the King Faisal University (KFU) Health Center in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. The data of patients from October 2014 to February 2021 were collected. We collected the patients’ data from the KFU Health Center after obtaining approval from the KFU polyclinic administration. Prior ethical approval was taken from the Institutional Review Board of Ethics and Research Committee in the College of Medicine, KFU (approval number, 2020-10-62). We collected patients’ data, including their gender, age, nationality, and blood analysis (lipids profile - TGs, HDL, LDL, and hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] levels). Result: This study included 191 patients with T2D, 137 (71.7%) were from Saudi Arabia, and 54 (28.3%) were from other countries. Patients’ age ranged from 21 to 100 years, with a mean age of 56.2 ± 11.8 years. There were 107 (56%) females. Cholesterol levels ranged from 102 to 300 mg/dl with a mean value of 187.3 mg/dl. Conclusion: In the current study, we assessed the association between HbA1c levels and lipid profiles in patients with T2D at the KFU Health Center in the eastern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Our results on the adjusted relationship of HbA1c with lipid profile through regression model have demonstrated that HDL alone had significant adjusted relation with HbA1c if other factors are kept constant. We suggest focusing on TC and HDL levels in T2D health management in future studies.
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Almaqhawi A. Perceived barriers and facilitators of physical activity among Saudi Arabian females living in the East Midlands. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2021; 17:384-391. [PMID: 35722239 PMCID: PMC9170784 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2021.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Seidu S, Khunti K, Yates T, Almaqhawi A, Davies M, Sargeant J. The importance of physical activity in management of type 2 diabetes and COVID-19. Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab 2021; 12:20420188211054686. [PMID: 34721838 PMCID: PMC8554560 DOI: 10.1177/20420188211054686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Over time, various guidelines have emphasised the importance of physical activity and exercise training in the management of type 2 diabetes, chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity in people with type 2 diabetes and COVID-19. Most research to date indicates that people with type 2 diabetes who engage in both aerobic and resistance exercise see the greatest improvements in insulin sensitivity. Physical activity is now also known to be effective at reducing hospitalisation rates of respiratory viral diseases, such as COVID-19, due to the beneficial impacts of exercise on the immune system. Preliminary result indicates that home-based exercise may be an essential component in future physical activity recommendations given the current COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing. This home-based physical exercise can be easily regulated and monitored using step counters and activity trackers, enabling individuals to manage health issues that benefit from physical exercise.
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- Samuel Seidu
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Said MA, Abdelmoneem M, Almaqhawi A, Hamid Kotob AA, Alibrahim MC, Bougmiza I. Multidisciplinary approach to obesity: Aerobic or resistance physical exercise? J Exerc Sci Fit 2018; 16:118-123. [PMID: 30662505 PMCID: PMC6323181 DOI: 10.1016/j.jesf.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background An integrated treatment based on dieting, physical training and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy is an effective tool to reduce obesity and its consequences. However, the feasibility of this approach is problematic. This study aims to compare two multidisciplinary programs used to improve weight loss. Methods Fifty-two obese individuals were subjected to an Enhanced Lifestyle Counselling associated with, according to their own choice, dieting (N = 11), or dieting + aerobic training (n = 18), or dieting + resistance training program (n = 23). The study experiment spanned 16 weeks divided into two phases. The first phase lasted 04 weeks and was oriented to enhance motivation and establishing changes in behaviours related to dietary and sedentary lifestyle. The second phase lasted 12 weeks and was oriented to add aerobic or resistance training. Body compositions, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and cardio-respiratory fitness were assessed. Results Data demonstrated that all obesity treatment programs were able to improve all studied variables. Weight loss levels were -6.03 ± 2.08, -10.5 ± 2.33, and -9.37 ± 1.99 kg in Dieting, DAT and DRT groups, respectively. Our results noted also that exercise training could play an important role in reducing obesity and its consequences. Nevertheless, modifications were more important in DRT at the explosivity and muscle strength and in DAT at fat percentage, aerobic capacity, SA, and CVR factors. Conclusion The current evidence noted that both multidisciplinary weight loss programs were efficient in the treatment of obesity and its comorbidity. Moreover, the use of aerobic exercises was more effective in reducing body fat and improving cardiorespiratory fitness. However, using resistance exercises appeared to be more appropriate to enhance the muscle potential.
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- Mohamed Ahmed Said
- Physical Education Department, College of Education, King Faisal University, Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Education Department, College of Education, King Faisal University, Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Education Department, College of Education, King Faisal University, Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Education Department, College of Education, King Faisal University, Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
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