Publications by authors named "F A Ata"
Introduction: Thyroid disease (TD), particularly hypothyroidism, is an important etiology of hyperprolactinemia (HPRL). We conducted a systematic review of the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of adults (> 18 years) with this clinical association.
Materials And Methods: We searched PUBMED, SCOPUS, and EMBASE to find eligible articles published in English from any date till 15th December 2022.
Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized the management of cancer patients, but the emergence of ICI-related endocrinopathies (IREs) has introduced new clinical challenges. Despite worldwide recognition of these adverse effects, data from the Middle East is scarce.
Methods: This retrospective-observational study included adult cancer patients who received at least one dose of ICI between January 2015 and January 2023.
Correlation of serum vitamin D and IL-8 to stages of periodontitis: a case-control analysis.
Clin Oral Investig
November 2024
Objectives: The current literature lacks the correlation between serum levels of vitamin D and interleukin-8 (IL-8) to the stages of periodontitis. The present research objectives are to evaluate the serum levels of vitamin D and IL-8 in periodontitis participants and healthy controls and to measure their correlation with the stages of periodontitis.
Methods: The current case-control study was conducted on patients with periodontitis and healthy controls.
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac tamponade, a rare but serious complication of hypothyroidism, can sometimes present as the initial symptom of the thyroid condition.
- Treatment guidelines are inconsistent, with approaches ranging from hormone replacement therapy to invasive procedures, leading to varied outcomes.
- A case study of a 42-year-old male showed significant improvement in tamponade symptoms after starting levothyroxine, emphasizing the need for timely diagnosis of hypothyroidism in similar cases.
Article Synopsis
- - Atrioventricular block (AVB) is uncommon in hyperthyroidism, and this study aimed to clarify its prevalence, types, management, and outcomes through a systematic review of existing literature.
- - The review included 56 studies with 87 patients, revealing that complete heart block (CHB) was the most frequent form of AVB, affecting over 51% of those studied, and only a small number required pacemaker insertion.
- - Findings indicate that while CHB is prevalent, most cases in hyperthyroid patients can be treated effectively with anti-thyroid medications, with limited differences in outcomes based on whether patients received pacing.