Browsing by Author "Alam, Mohammed Fasihul"
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Alcohol Consumption, Early-Onset Drinking, and Health-Related Consequences in Adolescents Presenting at Emergency Departments in England
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)PurposeGlobally, alcohol use is the leading cause of ill health and life years lost in adolescents, although its clinical impact is often overlooked, particularly in England where most research is based in schools. This ... -
Associations with antibiotic prescribing for acute exacerbation of COPD in primary care: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial.
( Royal College of General Practitioners , 2021 , Article)C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing can reduce antibiotic use in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in primary care, without compromising patient care. Further ... -
Associations with Post-Consultation Health-Status in Primary Care Managed Acute Exacerbation of COPD
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Background: It has been demonstrated that antibiotic prescribing for Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD) can be safely reduced in primary care when general practitioners have access to ... -
Brief interventions to prevent excessive alcohol use in adolescents at low-risk presenting to Emergency Departments: Three-arm, randomised trial of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Alcohol consumption and related harm increase rapidly from the age of 12 years. We evaluated whether alcohol screening and brief intervention is effective and cost-effective in delaying hazardous or harmful drinking amongst ... -
C-reactive protein point-of-care testing for safely reducing antibiotics for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the PACE RCT.
( NIHR Journals Library , 2020 , Article)Most patients presenting with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in primary care are prescribed antibiotics, but these may not be beneficial, and they can cause side effects and increase ... -
Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Utilization and Barriers Supervisor ofThesis: Karam Turk-Adawi, Mohammed Fasihul Alam
(2018 , Master Thesis)Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death and disability in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). In the next decade, CVDs are estimated to increase in the EMR more dramatically than any ... -
The effect of Renin angiotensin system blockers versus calcium channel blockers on progression towards hypertensive chronic kidney disease: A comprehensive systematic review based on Randomized controlled trials
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background: Decline in estimated Glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is associated with further progression of chronic kidney disease. Evidence suggests that Renin Angiotensin System blockers (RAS), which can be ... -
Factors affecting dose of cardiac rehabilitation around the globe
(2018 , Master Thesis)Background: Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) program promotes secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. It is well-established that there is a dose-response association between CR participation and health outcomes. However, ... -
General practitioner use of a C-reactive protein point-of-care test to help target antibiotic prescribing in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (the PACE study): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
( BioMed Central , 2017 , Article)Most patients presenting with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in primary care are prescribed an antibiotic, which may not always be appropriate and may cause harm. C-reactive protein ... -
Incidence and Prevalence of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI) in Pediatric population - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: Hospital acquired pressure injury (HAPI) is a serious patient safety issue that adversely affects patient's well-being and increases healthcare costs dramatically. Prevalence and incidence studies estimate ... -
Prevalence and determinants of body dissatisfaction among Arab women at post-partum in Qatar
(2017 , Master Thesis)Background: The image of the body is defined as the image of a person, his thoughts and feelings towards his body. Body Dissatisfaction is a problem of increasing and influential interest in women's lives after ... -
QCovSML: A reliable COVID-19 detection system using CBC biomarkers by a stacking machine learning model
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test is considered the current gold standard for the detection of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), although it suffers from some shortcomings, namely comparatively ... -
The role of community pharmacists in depression management: a survey of attitudes, practices and perceived barriers
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Background Community pharmacists play a significant role in depression care. Depression is a health priority in national health strategies around the world, including in Qatar. Objective To describe current practices, ... -
Screening and brief interventions for adolescent alcohol use disorders presenting through emergency departments: a research programme including two RCTs
( NIHR Journals Library , 2020 , Article)BACKGROUND: Alcohol consumption and related harm increase steeply from the ages of 12–20 years. Adolescents in the UK are among the heaviest drinkers in Europe. Excessive drinking in adolescents is associated with ... -
The effect of Renin angiotensin system blockers versus calcium channel blockers on progression towards hypertensive chronic kidney disease: A comprehensive systematic review based on Randomized controlled trials
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Decline in estimated Glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is associated with further progression of chronic kidney disease. Evidence suggests that Renin Angiotensin System blockers (RAS), which can be angiotensin-receptor ... -
The Role of Qatar Community Pharmacists in Depression care: A Survey of Attitudes, Practices and Perceived Barriers
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: Negative attitudes and stigma to mental health constitute major barriers to healthcare provision and access to treatment for patients with depression across the globe. Community pharmacists are among the most ...
