Publications by authors named "Amar M Hamrouni"
Denosumab Use in Chronic Kidney Disease Associated Osteoporosis: A Narrative Review.
Risk Manag Healthc Policy
September 2023
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hemodialysis (HD) patients have a high incidence of bone disease and increased fracture risk, making effective management of their bone health a clinical challenge. Denosumab, a human monoclonal antibody, has been investigated as a therapeutic option in this patient population. In this review, we summarize the current evidence on the efficacy and safety of denosumab in CKD and HD patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has taken a series of preventive measures to control the spread of the Coronavirus. Dealing with the unforeseen challenges caused by the pandemic has had a profound impact on people all around the world. Pharmacists played an important public health role during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they were the first point of contact with the public and the first source of information, providing accurate and reliable management and preventive measures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe number of active cases of COVID-19 and deaths is markedly escalating. The pandemic had affected almost every aspect of our lives including geopolitics, health, economics, education, and sociocultural events. However, besides the negative impacts of the pandemic, there are some positive impacts as well, such as improving our awareness of the daily hygienic practices, emphasizing digital inequality, and increasing global collaboration in combating the crisis by intensifying scientific research to establish a promising vaccine.
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- Coronaviruses are a group of single-stranded RNA viruses, including several human coronaviruses, with SARS-CoV-2 being the most recent addition and closely related to SARS-CoV-1.
- The infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 often leads to a severe immune response known as a cytokine storm, resulting in complications like acute organ damage and respiratory distress.
- Current treatments are focusing on anti-inflammatory medications to mitigate the cytokine storm's effects, with drugs like Tocilizumab and Baricitinib under evaluation to reduce COVID-19 mortality.
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- The study focuses on the high prevalence of childhood obesity in primary school children in Sharjah, UAE, and explores the impact of eating behaviors and lifestyle on this issue.
- More than 28% of the surveyed children were found to be overweight or obese, with notable unhealthy eating habits, such as high consumption of candy and fast food.
- The findings highlight the need for urgent measures to address obesity, emphasizing the roles of sedentary lifestyles and family history in contributing to this public health concern.