Publications by authors named "Derin Karacabeyli"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the risk of all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) and type 2 diabetes starting either GLP-1 receptor agonists or DPP-4 inhibitors.
- Researchers conducted a cohort study using health data from British Columbia, focusing on patients diagnosed with IMIDs and type 2 diabetes who began treatment within a specific timeframe.
- Findings showed that patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists had significantly lower rates of all-cause mortality and MACE compared to those on DPP-4 inhibitors, indicating a potentially safer treatment option for this population.
Multicomponent and multisectoral community-based interventions (CBIs) have proven potential in preventing overweight and obesity in children. Synthesizing evidence on the outcomes collected and reported in such CBIs is critical for the evidence of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. This systematic review aimed to identify the range of outcomes and outcome measurement instruments collected and reported in multisectoral and multicomponent CBIs for obesity prevention in children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObesity is a proinflammatory state associated with increased disease severity in various types of inflammatory arthritis. Weight loss is associated with improved disease activity in certain forms of inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). We conducted a scoping review summarizing the literature evaluating the effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on weight and disease activity in patients with inflammatory arthritis or psoriasis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess rheumatology health care providers' (HCPs) knowledge, beliefs, self-efficacy, practices, and perceived barriers pertaining to weight management and smoking cessation counselling in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Method: We administered an online survey to collect self-reported data on rheumatology HCPs' knowledge, beliefs, self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and practices related to weight management and smoking cessation counselling. Participants were recruited through invitation emails (with anonymous survey links) sent by three Canadian rheumatology organizations.
Objectives: Our objectives were to describe disposition decisions and emergency department return (EDR) rates following a clinical decision unit (CDU) stay; and to determine changes to short stay (<48 hour) hospitalization rates after CDU implementation.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of pediatric emergency department (PED) visits with a CDU stay from January 1 to December 31, 2015. Health records data were extracted onto standardized online forms, then used to determine disposition and 7-day EDR rates.
Objectives: Inhaled β2-agonists may cause differential effects on lung function and athletic performance in female compared to male athletes. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of inhaled β2-agonists on lung function and cycling performance between female athletes with and without exercise-induced bronchoconstriction and with previously published data on men.
Design: Double-blind crossover randomized controlled trial.