Publications by authors named "Ali A Zaidan"
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- - The study investigates the prevalence of Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) among men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV, identifying a considerable global burden of these co-infections.
- - Using a systematic review and meta-analysis of 56 studies involving over 307,000 participants, researchers found a pooled prevalence of 7% for HCV and 9% for HBV among the HIV-infected MSM population.
- - Results revealed geographic variation in prevalence rates, with the lowest rates in Asia (5.84% for HCV) and the highest in Europe (7.76% for HCV), emphasizing the need for future research on factors contributing to these
Background: Stem cell therapy offers promising benefits like modulating immune responses, reducing inflammation, and aiding liver regeneration. This umbrella review seeks to compile evidence from systematic reviews to assess the efficacy of stem cell therapy for improving liver function and survival rates in chronic liver disease patients.
Methods: We searched electronic databases up to February 15, 2024.
The immune response elicited by the current COVID-19 vaccinations declines with time, especially among the immunocompromised population. Furthermore, the emergence of novel SARS-CoV-2 variants, particularly the Omicron variant, has raised serious concerns about the efficacy of currently available vaccines in protecting the most vulnerable people. Several studies have reported that vaccinated people get breakthrough infections amid COVID-19 cases.
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