Publications by authors named "Murad Al-Naqshbandi"
Objective: In Iraq, a lack of evidence-based management protocols for diagnosing, treating, and managing multiple sclerosis (MS) poses risks of suboptimal outcomes and clinical practice variability and potential harm to the patients. This study aimed to develop consensus recommendations regarding the diagnosis and management of MS in Iraq, specifically focusing on treatment-naïve patients, suboptimal responders, and women of childbearing age during preconception, pregnancy planning, and lactation.
Unlabelled: A survey was conducted to collect feedback from a panel of ten key opinion leaders (KOLs), who evaluated and discussed the statements to determine agreement levels.
Current and future trends in multiple sclerosis management: Near East perspective.
Mult Scler Relat Disord
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- * A survey of 98 neurologists revealed that treatment effectiveness and safety were prioritized, with patients facing challenges like family planning, cost, and side effects.
- * Common treatments for mild to moderate relapsing remitting MS included Interferon beta 1a SC and Fingolimod, with preferences shifting based on gender and pregnancy considerations.
Article Synopsis
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is frequently diagnosed in women of childbearing age, prompting concerns about how treatment and pregnancy can be managed effectively.
- In 2020, the FDA approved updates for interferon beta (IFN ß), suggesting potential safety for its use during pregnancy, a change that experts in Iraq believe warrants a review of treatment guidelines.
- The expert panel concluded that certain DMTs, like interferon and Glatiramer acetate, can be safely continued during pregnancy, advising early family planning discussions and encouraging patients to consider treatment options during this time.
Given that the complications of type 2 diabetes can start at an early stage, early detection and appropriate management of prediabetes are essential. We aimed to develop an expert opinion on prediabetes in Lebanon to pave the way for national guidelines tailored for the Lebanese population in the near future. A panel of seven diabetes experts conducted a thorough literature review and discussed their opinions and experiences before coming up with a set of preliminary recommendations for the detection and management of prediabetes in Lebanon.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIraqi Experts Consensus on the Management of Type 2 Diabetes/Prediabetes in Adults.
Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes
August 2020
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management differs dramatically between Iraqi public and private sectors; this variability is due to treatment access discrepancy. The aim of this consensus is to put for the first-time uniform recommendation on how to manage patients with T2DM taking in consideration the local obstacles in Iraq. These consensuses were approved by a group of Iraqi Internist and diabetologist from all over the country.
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