Publications by authors named "Ayman AbuHelal"

Objective: This study aims to investigate the influence of various clinical and immunological factors, including disease manifestations, autoantibody profile, age, gender, disease duration, and family history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), on patient survival outcomes.

Methods: A comparative analysis was conducted between survivors and non-survivors of SLE. Stepwise logistic regression analysis was employed to evaluate the impact of each variable on mortality, allowing for a nuanced understanding of their respective contributions.

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This study aims to analyze the clinical and immunologic features of SLE in Jordan, while also investigating the impact of age and gender on disease presentation. The study included 275 patients diagnosed with SLE. Data were collected through meticulous patient interviews and thorough examination of patient hospital records.

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Patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRDs) are at increased risk for severe infections. Vaccine responses and safety profiles may differ between AIIRD patients and the general population. While patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRDs) often experience diminished humoral responses and reduced vaccine efficacy, factors such as the type of immunosuppressant medications used and the specific vaccine employed contribute to these outcomes.

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