Nazeer Ahmed

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Mortality Trends and Health Disparities in Gallbladder, Biliary Tract, and Pancreatic Disorders: A United States Nationa

The American Journal of Gastroenterology Oct

A national U.S.study analyzing mortality trends and disparities in gallbladder, biliary, and pancreatic disorders from 1999 to 2020. The study found that after initial declines, mortality increased post-2018, with significant disparities by sex, age, race, and geography. It underscores the need for targeted public health strategies to address rising mortality and health inequities in these conditions.

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Global, Regional, and National Prevalence of Coexisting Forms of Malnutrition and Its Determinants among Children under

FResearch Dec

This groundbreaking cross-sectional study provides the first comprehensive estimate of the global burden of Coexisting Forms of Malnutrition (CFM) among children under five in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Analyzing nationally representative data from 62 countries (n=541,707 children), we found that 43.9% of children experienced malnutrition, with 20.9% suffering from CFM—meaning 1 in 5 children faces multiple, simultaneous forms of malnutrition. South & Southeast Asia showed the highest regional prevalence at 29.6%. Key determinants such as child age (12-35 months), maternal education, and socioeconomic status were significantly associated with CFM. This research fills a critical evidence gap and calls for urgent, integrated nu

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IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN HOSPITAL SETTINGS

INSIGHTSJOURNAL OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Oct

This study explores the perception, accessibility, and use of AI-powered clinical decision support systems (CDSS) among clinicians, physicians, and nurses in a Sheikhupura hospital. Conducted over three months with 54 participants, it assessed perceptions (positive/negative), accessibility (easy/complex), and benefits of AI. Clinicians had the highest positive perception (83.3%), followed by physicians (77.8%) and nurses (55.6%). AI accessibility was easier for clinicians (66.7%) and physicians (55.6%) than for nurses (44.4%). Similarly, AI benefited 72.2% of clinicians, 66.7% of physicians, and 50% of nurses. Significant differences were found among the groups (p < 0.05). The study highlights disparities in AI adoption and emphasizes the n

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Advancing Health Equity Through Telehealth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Remote vs In-Person Weight-Loss Int

The American Journal of Gastroenterology Oct

Telehealth Bridges the Gap: Equitable Weight-Loss Care for Black Women Our new systematic review and meta-analysis in The American Journal of Gastroenterology tackles a critical question: Can telehealth deliver effective weight-loss care for Black women with obesity, a group disproportionately affected by obesity and its related GI diseases? The findings are clear: Remote interventions are just as effective as traditional in-person programs for weight loss and improving metabolic health. This is more than just data—it's a pathway to health equity. For the GI community, this means telehealth is a powerful, scalable tool to overcome structural barriers like poverty and limited healthcare access. It allows us to extend preventive care for c

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Advancing Health Equity Through Telehealth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Remote vs. In-person Weight-loss In

Current Obesity Reports Oct

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy of remote versus in-person weight-loss interventions for Black women with obesity, a group disproportionately affected by obesity and its related gastrointestinal diseases. Analysis of four randomized controlled trials (N=576) found no statistically significant differences in weight loss, BMI reduction, or improvements in metabolic markers between telehealth and traditional in-person programs. The findings indicate that telehealth offers a comparable and scalable alternative to deliver equitable obesity care, potentially overcoming structural barriers to access. However, the certainty of evidence was graded as moderate to very low, highlighting the need for larger, long-term t

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Tracking the Trends and Projection of Pediatric Malnutrition Towards Global Nutrition Targets by 2030 — A Secondary Data

MDPI Apr

This study analyzed data from 48 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) using Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) to track trends, projections, and determinants of child malnutrition—including stunting, wasting, obesity, and coexisting forms (CFM). The analysis assessed progress toward the 2030 Global Nutrition Targets (GNTs) using annual rate of change calculations and generalized linear regression models with interaction terms. By 2030, only 22 of 48 LMICs are projected to meet GNTs for stunting, wasting, and obesity—up from just 10 countries currently. Stunting remains the most prevalent form, affecting 42 countries, while wasting, obesity, and CFM are rising in several nations. Maternal

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Efficacy of Rebamipide for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized and Non-Randomized C

Medicine May

Study Type: Updated systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 controlled trials (n = 575). Intervention: Topical 2% rebamipide ophthalmic suspension for dry eye disease. Key Findings: • Tear breakup time significantly improved at 4 weeks (P < .0001) • Fluorescein staining and OSDI symptom scores trended toward improvement • No significant effect on aqueous tear production (Schirmer I test) • Greater efficacy observed in contact lens wearers and postsurgical patients • Excellent safety profile with 96.8% adherence; only mild adverse effects reported Conclusion: Rebamipide effectively targets mucin deficiency, enhancing tear stability and ocular surface health with a favorable safety profile.

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Enhancing Multidisciplinary Team Efficiency: The Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence

Ziauddin University Sep

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Assessing the impacts of physical activity on mental health and perceived stress among undergraduate medical students in

Annals of medicine and surgery Apr

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Temporal Trends and Disparities in Non-Specified Stroke Mortality Among Adults with Diabetes Mellitus in the United Stat

Stroke Journal of the American Heart Association Jan

This study used CDC WONDER data (1999–2020) to analyze mortality trends from 'non-specified' stroke (where the type of stroke is not classified as ischemic or hemorrhagic) among U.S. adults with Diabetes Mellitus. The research highlights significant gaps in stroke classification and reveals persistent disparities in mortality rates within this high-risk diabetic population. These findings underscore the need for improved diagnostic specificity and targeted interventions to address inequities.

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Enhancing Multidisciplinary Team Board Efficiency and Communication Using the SBAR Approach

Pakistan journal of medical and Dentistry Jan

This study explores the use of the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) approach to improve efficiency and communication within multidisciplinary team (MDT) boards. By standardizing information exchange, SBAR enhances clarity, decision-making, and patient outcomes, reducing miscommunication-related delays and errors in clinical settings.

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Menin inhibitors as targeted therapy in KMT2A-Rearranged acute leukemia: A comprehensive review of current advances and

Springer Nature Link Dec

This comprehensive review details the paradigm-shifting development of menin inhibitors, the first clinically validated targeted therapy for high-risk KMT2A-rearranged and NPM1-mutated acute leukemias. We synthesize the foundational biology—where aberrant HOXA9/MEIS1 expression depends on the menin-KMT2A interaction—with clinical advances, including the FDA approval of revumenib. The article analyzes breakthrough clinical responses, mechanisms of resistance (e.g., MEN1 mutations), key toxicities, and the future roadmap of combination and frontline strategies. This work underscores the translation of epigenetic targeting into a transformative precision medicine for leukemia.

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