Nadeem Ikram

Dr. Nadeem Ikram

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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10 May 2023 in Annals of Medicine & Surgery
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SASafaa Alsanosi
Safaa Alsanosi
AMAhmed Hafez Mousa
Ahmed Hafez Mousa
HAHind A. Msc Ahmadini
Hind A. Msc Ahmadini
RQRawabi S. Msc Qadhi
Rawabi S. Msc Qadhi
NINadeem Ikram
Nadeem Ikram
NANahla Ayoub
Nahla Ayoub
Introduction: Saudi Arabia has several hypertensive patients who require close attention and specialised care for their medications. Polypharmacy is one of the reasons for the failure of patient compliance with antihypertensive medications. Therefore, this study aims to gain a better perspective on polypharmacy in hypertensive patients attending primary healthcare (PHC) centres in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional, descriptive study of hypertensive patients followed up at 10 PHC centres in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2022. Frequencies and percentages were used to present categorical data, and Pearson’s χ 2 test was used to measure differences. A P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 506 patients were included in this study. The mean age of the patients was 60 years, and more than half (69%) were females. Regarding antihypertensive medication use, 64% were on antihypertensive combination therapy, 76% on dual therapy, 21% on triple therapy, and 3% on quadruple therapy. Moreover, 21% of the hypertensive patients were exposed to polypharmacy. There was a significant relationship (P<0.001) between the overall number of chronic medications used per day and the duration of hypertension. Conclusion: More clinical research is needed to identify the impact of polypharmacy on the quality of healthcare in PHC centres in general and hypertensive patients specifically in different regions of Saudi Arabia.

18 December 2025 in Immuno
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MIMohammad Shahid Iqbal
Mohammad Shahid Iqbal
AAAhmad Fawzi Arbaeen
Ahmad Fawzi Arbaeen
MMMohamed Abd Elfattah Bendary Mohamed
Mohamed Abd Elfattah Bendary Mohamed
HQHasan Hatem Qadi
Hasan Hatem Qadi
ATAisha Tabassum
Aisha Tabassum
KAKamal H. Alzabeedi
Kamal H. Alzabeedi
T cells and B cells are central components of the adaptive immune system, orchestrating immune responses through a complex network of interactions. This review explores the dynamic interplay between T and B cells, focusing on their development, activation, and functional coordination in immune defense. T cells provide essential help to B cells through cytokine signaling and direct cell–cell interactions, facilitating antibody production and affinity maturation in germinal centers. Conversely, B cells contribute to antigen presentation and cytokine modulation, influencing T cell differentiation and function. The regulation of these interactions is critical for maintaining immune homeostasis, preventing autoimmunity, and enhancing vaccine efficacy. Dysregulation of T-B cell crosstalk is implicated in various immune disorders, including autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiencies. Recent advances in immunotherapy have targeted these pathways to modulate immune responses in conditions such as cancer, infections, and inflammatory diseases. This review synthesizes current knowledge on T and B cell physiology, highlighting emerging research on their cooperative mechanisms.