Altaf A. Abdulkhaliq
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View article: Dual role of microglia in neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases
Dual role of microglia in neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases Open
View article: SIRT1 in Aging and Diseases
SIRT1 in Aging and Diseases Open
Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) is a NAD + ‐dependent deacetylase belonging to the sirtuin family, which regulates a broad spectrum of cellular processes through deacetylation of both histones in the nucleus and non‐histone proteins in the cytosol. Accu…
View article: Effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccination in reducing hospitalization and mortality among the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccination in reducing hospitalization and mortality among the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This meta-analysis assesses pneumococcal vaccine effectiveness in reducing hospitalization and mortality among the elderly. The studies retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane through March 2025. Of 3,002 identified studies, 35…
View article: Health Education in Mass Gatherings: A Scoping Review to Guide Public Health Preparedness and Practice
Health Education in Mass Gatherings: A Scoping Review to Guide Public Health Preparedness and Practice Open
Objectives: In view of a lack of evidence on the subject, we aimed to perform a scoping review to understand the impact of health education among people attending mass gatherings. Methods: We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Syst…
View article: Review of: "Investigating the Role of Vitamin D in the Prevention and Control of Dengue Virus Vectors and Related Diseases: A Systematic Review"
Review of: "Investigating the Role of Vitamin D in the Prevention and Control of Dengue Virus Vectors and Related Diseases: A Systematic Review" Open
View article: Prevalence of human papilloma virus among cervical cancer patients in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of human papilloma virus among cervical cancer patients in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: Cervical cancer, predominantly caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), is a major health challenge in India, with high morbidity and mortality rates. Given India’s vast geographic and socio-economic diversity, understanding r…
View article: Post COVID-19 Symptoms Among Infected Vaccinated Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia
Post COVID-19 Symptoms Among Infected Vaccinated Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia Open
Introduction Multiple studies investigated the endurance and occurrence of symptoms three months after SARS-CoV-2 infection. This study examines the possible effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the persistence of post-recovery symptoms. Pat…
View article: Post‐COVID-19 syndrome: assessment of short- and long-term post-recovery symptoms in recovered cases in Saudi Arabia
Post‐COVID-19 syndrome: assessment of short- and long-term post-recovery symptoms in recovered cases in Saudi Arabia Open
View article: A Comparison of Demographics, Disease Activity, Disability, and Treatment Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with and without Osteoporosis
A Comparison of Demographics, Disease Activity, Disability, and Treatment Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with and without Osteoporosis Open
There was no significant difference in disease activity at both groups of patients. However, RA with OP group had longer duration of RA, were more frequently treated with steroids, and had greater disability. We recommend physicians focus …
View article: The Relationship Between Vitamin D and Infections Including COVID-19: Any Hopes?
The Relationship Between Vitamin D and Infections Including COVID-19: Any Hopes? Open
Vitamin D is proposed to have a potential role in the pathogenicity, clinical presentation, prognosis, complications, and treatment of several diseases. In addition to its well-known role in calcium metabolism, vitamin D regulates both inn…
View article: Laboratory Interpretation of Rheumatic Diseases
Laboratory Interpretation of Rheumatic Diseases Open
Generally the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases is based on a set of clinical, serological, and radiological measures. The discovery of a novel test that appears to be considerably more disease-specific and preferably sensitive would be of v…
View article: Prognostic significance of expressed androgen receptor, p53, and p53 mutation in molecular subtypes of breast cancer
Prognostic significance of expressed androgen receptor, p53, and p53 mutation in molecular subtypes of breast cancer Open
Background Despite the introduction of several methods and new therapeutics to classify and treat breast cancer, it remains the most common cancer among women and contributes to higher mortality rates worldwide. Purpose This study aimed to…
View article: Bones and Rheumatology
Bones and Rheumatology Open
Bone is a target tissue in many inflammatory diseases including rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and psoriatic arthritis.
View article: A Proposed Framework to Develop, Describe and Evaluate Peer-Assisted Learning Programs
A Proposed Framework to Develop, Describe and Evaluate Peer-Assisted Learning Programs Open
Development of a clear well-defined framework for description, implementation and evaluation of a PAL educational program can provide a foundation to unify the terms organizations use to communicate the parameters of PAL programs and overc…
View article: Presumed Asymptomatic Carrier Transmission, to Control Covid-19
Presumed Asymptomatic Carrier Transmission, to Control Covid-19 Open
Background: With the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 around the world, it has become a worldwide health concern. Aim of study: check a cluster or presence of asymptomatic carrier with an asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19. Material m durin…
View article: Correlation of Some Trace Elements Serum Levels with Prostate Cancer Progression in Saudi Patients
Correlation of Some Trace Elements Serum Levels with Prostate Cancer Progression in Saudi Patients Open
Background: Trace elements, such as zinc, arsenic, cadmium and nickel are found naturally in the environment, and human exposure comes from a variety of sources, including air, drinking water, and food. Yet, there are a few studies of the …
View article: Variations of Hair Trace Element Contents in Diabetic Females
Variations of Hair Trace Element Contents in Diabetic Females Open
Background: Alterations of trace elements, could induce metabolic disorders as they forthwith participating in the metabolic pathways and play different roles modulating it as well as many enzymes require trace elements for their activatio…