Publications by authors named "Sahad Al Akram"
Background: The clinical impact of histological remission on short- and long-term clinical outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not well established. We assessed risk of clinical relapse, hospitalization, and need for surgery in patients achieving histological remission in comparison with active histological disease.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted using MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL, EMBASE, and conference abstracts from inception to November 2022.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates tobacco product usage and smoking behavior among employees in various ministries in Kuwait, revealing a 26% prevalence of tobacco use among the 1,057 participants.
- Male employees were found to smoke significantly more than female employees, with 46.5% of men engaging in tobacco use compared to just 6% of women.
- High income levels (specifically between 501-2000 Kuwaiti Dinars) were associated with a greater likelihood of tobacco use, indicating that targeted anti-smoking campaigns and taxation could help reduce tobacco consumption in this demographic.