Publications by authors named "Mohamid Shawkat"
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and thyroid disorders are common endocrine disorders. This case-control study aims to determine the prevalence and predictors of thyroid disorders in T2DM patients.
Methods: A total of 998 T2DM patients attending a tertiary hospital were included and underwent investigations for thyroid function: thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4), and free triiodothyronine (FT3); and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to find the hypertension control rate and its influencing factors among patients treated at a primary healthcare center in Jordan.
- A retrospective analysis of 286 hypertensive patients revealed a 90.9% blood pressure control rate, significantly linked to factors like being married, having a higher income, and adherence to medication.
- Key recommendations for better hypertension control include increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and sticking to prescribed medication regimens.