Publications by authors named "Sharfa Khaleel"
Background: Recently, there has been a growing interest in exploring AI-driven chatbots, such as ChatGPT, as a resource for disease management and education.
Objective: The study aims to evaluate ChatGPT's accuracy and quality/clarity in providing nutritional management for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), the Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components, in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' guidelines.
Methods: Three nutrition management-related domains were considered: (1) Dietary management, (2) Nutrition care process (NCP) and (3) Menu planning (1500 kcal).
Article Synopsis
- Community pharmacists in the UAE have a significant opportunity to promote the safe use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), but their current role is underutilized.
- A national survey assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding CAM among 373 pharmacists, revealing that while over 50% understood CAM functions, knowledge of side effects and drug interactions was weaker.
- Although many pharmacists had positive attitudes towards CAM, 40% viewed it as effective only for minor issues, and only 47% discussed toxic effects, especially those with less experience working in independent pharmacies.
The impact of food consumption extends well beyond the physical aspect of health to affect the mind, the society, and the environment. The biopsycho-ecological (BSE) theory recognizes the interplay between these factors and emphasizes the need for a holistic perspective to dietary recommendations. This manuscript presents a situation analysis of food consumption and diet-related diseases in Bahrain and describes the themes of the Bahraini Food based dietary guidelines (FBDG) and their alignment with the BSE constructs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study investigated the relationships between eating habits and sleep quality among university students.
Methods: In a cross-sectional study, university students completed a self-report questionnaire to assess eating habits and meal timing. We assessed subjective sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire and examined the associations between eating habits and overall sleep quality and its components.
Purpose: Evidence indicates that most college students face reduced sleep quality due to unhealthy dietary habits and hectic daily schedules. While the relationship between sleep quality and general health has been the subject of intensive research, little is known about the association between sleep and its relation with the inflammatory potential of the diet until recently. This study aimed to investigate the association between Energy-Adjusted Dietary Inflammatory Index (E-DII) scores and sleep quality in a group of students from the University of Sharjah (UOS).
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