Publications by authors named "Alaa Mohammed Alshahrani"
Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the leading causes of blindness among diabetic patients, particularly in areas with an increase in diabetes epidemics, such as Saudi Arabia. Notwithstanding the significant public health implications, data on the prevalence and risk factors of DR in Saudi Arabia are few and scattered, limited to certain geographic areas. Our study objective is to conduct a systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis of the prevalence and predictors for DR in Saudi Arabia, within both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Among Diabetic Mellitus Patients in Saudi Arabia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cureus
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity, becoming a significant health issue worldwide.
- A systematic review of studies in Saudi Arabia found that 47.8% to 72.8% of diabetes patients surveyed had NAFLD, indicating a serious prevalence concern.
- The analysis highlights the need for improved public health strategies in Saudi Arabia to detect and manage NAFLD effectively, especially since there was a high variability in the studies' findings.
Psoriasis is a multifaceted inflammatory condition with systemic implications, impacting not only the skin but also various organs and overall health. It is associated with mood disorders, malignancy, infections, and components of metabolic syndrome, including diabetes, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and obesity. The coexistence of psoriasis with obesity poses additional challenges, as obesity worsens psoriasis severity and reduces treatment effectiveness.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Impact of Diabetes Mellitus Duration and Complications on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Khamis Mushit City, Saudi Arabia.
Cureus
August 2023
Background And Objectives: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most significant public health problems in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the impact of disease duration and disease complications on health-related quality of life among type 2 diabetic patients.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 380 adult diabetic type 2 patients at a tertiary hospital in the city of Khamis Mushit in Saudi Arabia.