Ibrahim S. Alhomoud
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View article: ChatGPT in Health Professions Education: Findings and Implications from a Cross-Sectional Study Among Students in Saudi Arabia
ChatGPT in Health Professions Education: Findings and Implications from a Cross-Sectional Study Among Students in Saudi Arabia Open
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as the chat generative pre-trained transformer (ChatGPT), into health professions education is rapidly accelerating, creating new opportunities for personalized learning and clini…
View article: Real-World Prescribing Patterns of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Disease
Real-World Prescribing Patterns of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Disease Open
Background/Objectives: Older adults with type 2 diabetes frequently have cardiovascular or kidney disease, and current guidelines strongly recommend the use of SGLT2 inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists in these high-risk populations. Thi…
View article: Emerging therapies targeting lipoprotein(a): the next frontier in cardiovascular risk reduction
Emerging therapies targeting lipoprotein(a): the next frontier in cardiovascular risk reduction Open
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a genetically determined lipoprotein particle composed of apolipoprotein B-100 covalently linked to apolipoprotein(a) [apo(a)] via a disulfide bond. The Lp(a) particle is enriched with oxidized phospholipids (OxPL…
View article: Management of hypertension in chronic kidney disease: current perspectives and therapeutic strategies
Management of hypertension in chronic kidney disease: current perspectives and therapeutic strategies Open
Hypertension in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health challenge, with cardiovascular disease being the major cause of mortality in CKD. Several factors play a role in its pathophysiology, including renin-angiotensin system activat…
View article: ApoB Testing in Dyslipidemia Management: Knowledge and Practices of Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia
ApoB Testing in Dyslipidemia Management: Knowledge and Practices of Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia Open
ApoB testing remains underutilized among physicians and pharmacists in Saudi Arabia despite guideline recommendations. Targeted educational initiatives and national-level strategies are needed to enhance awareness and integration of apoB t…
View article: Knowledge, Counseling Practice, Perceived Barriers, and Clinical Decision-Making of Community Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia Regarding Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors
Knowledge, Counseling Practice, Perceived Barriers, and Clinical Decision-Making of Community Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia Regarding Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors Open
Many participants had substantial gaps in their applied knowledge of clinical therapeutics and persistent barriers to clinical engagement remained. Targeted educational strategies and system-level support are crucial for enhancing the role…
View article: Spending, utilization, and price trends for anti-obesity medications in U.S. Medicaid programs: an empirical analysis from 1999 to 2023
Spending, utilization, and price trends for anti-obesity medications in U.S. Medicaid programs: an empirical analysis from 1999 to 2023 Open
Background Obesity poses a significant public health and economic challenge in the United States (U.S.), with rising prevalence, particularly among individuals enrolled in Medicaid—the nation’s public health insurance program for low-incom…
View article: Adverse Effects and Precautionary Measures for Isotretinoin Use in Patients with Acne Vulgaris: A Single-Center Study
Adverse Effects and Precautionary Measures for Isotretinoin Use in Patients with Acne Vulgaris: A Single-Center Study Open
Background: Oral isotretinoin is an effective treatment for refractory and moderate acne unresponsive to conventional therapies, considered the most effective option for such cases. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, co…
View article: Evaluation of Statins Use in Hemodialysis Patients: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical and Safety Outcomes
Evaluation of Statins Use in Hemodialysis Patients: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical and Safety Outcomes Open
Background: Lipid metabolism disturbances are common in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on hemodialysis (HD), leading to dyslipidemia, which is characterized by abnormal plasma lipids and lipoproteins. Although large randomized con…
View article: Finerenone in diabetic kidney disease: a new frontier for slowing disease progression
Finerenone in diabetic kidney disease: a new frontier for slowing disease progression Open
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) represents a substantial health burden for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), markedly increasing morbidity and mortality. The cornerstone of DKD treatment remains renin-angiotensin system (RAS) bl…
View article: Repurposing incretin therapies: a narrative review of emerging indications across cardiometabolic, liver, kidney, neurological, psychiatric, and other systems
Repurposing incretin therapies: a narrative review of emerging indications across cardiometabolic, liver, kidney, neurological, psychiatric, and other systems Open
Incretin therapies have revolutionized the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Recent evidence suggests that these agents modulate key pathways involved in cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, neuropsychiatric, and reproductive health. I…
View article: Prevalence and Factors Associated with Burnout among Community Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia: Findings and Implications
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Burnout among Community Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia: Findings and Implications Open
Burnout has negative consequences for the well-being of healthcare professionals and for the safety of patients. The prevalence of burnout varies among health professions and practice settings and across studies. Consequently, this cross-s…
View article: Comparison of community pharmacy‐measured blood pressure and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: A pilot study
Comparison of community pharmacy‐measured blood pressure and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: A pilot study Open
Introduction Blood pressure (BP) measured by 24‐h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is a better predictor of hypertension (HTN)‐related end‐organ damage than office BP; however, it is not always available nor tolerated by patient…