Publications by authors named "Hamdi Frikha"
Objectives: In this study we aimed to identify sleep patterns, physical fitness, and barriers to physical activity (PA) during Ramadan observance in a cohort of nonfasting individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Methods: Sixty-one nonfasting patients with T1D, age 28.34±9.
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i), or gliptins, are a widely used glucose-lowering agents. A growing amount of evidence pointed to a possible role of DPP-4i in the induction of bullous pemphigoid (BP), which is an auto-immune skin blistering disease that mainly affects the elderly. In this article we discuss a case of DPP-4i associated BP and we provide an updated review of the current knowledge regarding this emerging entity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There has been increasing evidence and support for the use of digital technology in the cognitive health field. Despite the growing use of innovative digital technology to assess cognitive function, such technology remains scarce in Arabic countries, particularly in Tunisia.
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a digitally delivered cognitive assessment battery in differentiating varying degrees of cognitive function in older Tunisian adults.
Article Synopsis
- Masked arterial hypertension (MHTN) is a significant condition in type 2 diabetic patients, posing similar cardiovascular risks as regular hypertension, and this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring for its detection.
- The study involved 53 normotensive type 2 diabetic patients, revealing that 64% had MHTN, which was often nocturnal and more prevalent in patients with conditions like left ventricular hypertrophy and metabolic syndrome.
- Key predictive factors for MHTN identified included the duration of diabetes, fasting blood sugar levels, and weight, indicating that patients need careful monitoring to prevent end-organ damage.