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President of @EIDS_uae. Transplant ID physician. Adj Associate Prof UAEU. @UMass_ID @UT_infectious @bcm_tropmed alum #TxID #OncID #viewsmyown @docalhammadi

UAE
Joined September 2018
A 43-year-old man with pulmonary tuberculosis was started on standard anti-TB therapy. As expected, his uric acid level increased — a well-known effect of pyrazinamide. Although he had no history of gout or uric acid nephropathy, allopurinol was started to “prevent” complications
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📢 New Publication Alert Despite the proven efficacy of HIV PrEP, its uptake across the GCC remains far below potential barriers. In our latest expert review, we outline a strategic roadmap to advance PrEP adoption in the region. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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Successful participation this year at the largest European Infectious Disease Conference ESCMID - European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in Vienna Two posters presented which describe genomic analysis of 2 unique cases
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Thrilled to share that our editorial paper on “Organ vigilance in the Middle East: Challenges and prospects” was published today in @TheTxIDjournal onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… @AlmaghrabiReem @eids_uae @ema_abudhabi
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Join us in less than 2 hours as we embark on an important session to learn more about Dengue Fever! Dont miss this EIDS event Starting 1910 UAE time @eids_uae Register here for free: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Starting soon 6 PM (Dubai time) today at this exciting EIDS meeting.. Join us virtually or physically in Dubai (limited seats) to learn about meningitis. Most recent updates in diagnostics and management! No fees apply! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Duration of Rx in those of high risk of deep-seated or metastatic infection or relapse, should receive Abx Rx for 14 days rather than longer than 14 days, if: ⚠️⚠️⚠️
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PET/CT role in diagnosis: High-risk features for deep-seated or metastatic infection may include community acquisition and +ve f-up BCx ≥48 hrs after start of active Abx Rx Unknown focus is a/w lower mortality! ⚠️
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#ESCMIDGlobal2024 TTE vs TEE still an important question Can SAB Prediction Scores Be Used to Avoid TTE? Who requires TEE?
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