Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Karem Mohamed Salem

Contact Information
Phone Number: 084 6300587
Fax Number: 084 6302350
E-mail Address: kms11@fayoum.edu.eg
Office: Medicine Building
Postal Address: Medicine - General Medicine – Fayoum University
POBox:63514
Academic Qualifications
B. Sc.: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Faculty of Medicine - Cairo University - Kasr El Aini (June 2005)
M. Sc.: ( Internal Medicine ) - Kasr Al-Aini - Cairo University ( April 2012)
Ph. D.: ( Nephology ) - Mansoura University - ( September 2019 )
Academic Positions
Demonstrator: From 2006 To 2012
Assistant lecturer: From 2012 To 2019
lecturer: From 2020 Untill Now
Thesis
The Effect of Different Dialysate Calcium Concentrations on Parathyroid Hormone Levels in End Stage Renal Disease Patients on Regular Hemodialysis
EFFECT OF INDIVIDUIALIZED NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING ON PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT IN MAINTENANCE HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS
Publication List
COVID-19 Vaccination Trends and Side Effects among Egyptian Hemodialysis Patients: A Multicenter Survey Study
Egyptian hemodialysis patients' willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose: a multicenter survey
Lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) blood levels and potential hematological health risk among inhabitants of the claimed hazardous region around Qaroun Lake in Egypt
Extraarticular manifestations of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and their impact on health-related quality of life
Prevalence of Knee Pain and Its Relation to Depression, Anxiety, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients
E1231/SR647 protects against unilateral renal ischemia-reperfusion injury by modulating SIRT1/FOXO3 interactions with Nrf2 and NFkB pathways
Outcome of Proliferative Lupus Nephritis with Thrombotic Microangiopathy; An Ambispective Observational Single-Center Study
Exploring the Burden of Informal Caregiving for Patients Undergoing Long-Term Hemodialysis: A Multicenter Study
Field of specialization
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
Computer Skills
Excellent knowledge of Internet, Microsoft office and its applications
Language Skills
Arabic: mother tongue
English: perfect command both verbal and written (TOEFL ITP Test score :537)
French: basic knowledge
Personal Skills
Time management and Working under pressure
Good Communication and organization skills
Tendency towards personal as well as professional development.
Interests
Organizing & attending gatherings, conferences and meetings.
Giving Practical Hemodialysis Workshops to Nephrologists, Nurses and other Medical Staff
Medical education and teaching about nephrology care in low-resource settings with concern on Health informatics, data-driven patient care and Medico legality in Nephrology Practice.
Telemedicine and digital health in Nephrology Practice.
Traveling to underserved areas and Exploring diverse healthcare systems.
Work Experience
Faculty of Medicine- Fayoum University:
       • Lecturer of Nephrology in Internal Medicine Department (2/2020 – Till Now)
       • Deputy Director of Fayoum University Hospitals ( 9/2020 – 10/2021 )
       • Director of Internal Medicine University Hospital (11/ 2021 – 11/ 2023)
       • Director of Hemodialysis Units in Fayoum University hospitals (11/ 2023 – 6 /2024)
Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) (Ministry of Scientific Research) (2006 – 2020)
       • Resident of Nephrology (12/2006)
       • Assistant Lecturer of Nephrology (8/2012)
       • Lecturer of Nephrology (9/2019 Till 4/ 2020)
       • Hospital Deputy Director (10/2019 Till 4/2020)
Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population (MOH):
       • Director of Nephrology Administration in Curative care sector (From 6/2024 Till 6/2025)
Defense Industrial Medical Center (2007–2008)
       • Internal Medicine and ER resident
Cairo University Hospitals (Kasr El Aini): (2009-2012)
       • Internal Medicine Resident (2009 – 2010)
       • Nephrology resident in King FAHD Unit (2009 – 2010)
       • Nephrology resident in Kasr El Aini Center for Dialysis, Nephrology and Transplantation (2010–2012)
Dar AL Fouad Hospital – October Branch (JCI Accredited)
       • Nephrology Registrar (7/ 2011 –3/2016)
       • Nephrology Senior Registrar (9/ 2019 – 9 /2024)
       • Nephrology Associate Consultant (8 /2024 – Till now)
       • Renal Transplant Coordinator (9/ 2019 – 9 /2024)
       • Director of Hemodialysis Unit (1/2020 – Till now)
       • Nephrology Consultant in Outpatient Clinics (2020 Till now)
       • Joint Committee International ( JCI ) Task Force team member
       • General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation Regulation(GAHAR)Task Force team member
Siag Mosque Hemodialysis Center (1st Charitable Non-Profit Dialysis Center in 6th October City)
       • Medical Director (9 / 2012 – 9 /2020)
Rawas Mosque Hemodialysis Center (Charitable Non-Profit Hemodialysis Center in Downtown)
       • Nephrology Consultant and Medical Coordinator (4/ 2018- Till Now)
Al Shorouk Hospital (Mohandeseen area-Giza ) (3/2012)
       • Working as Nephrology Specialist
Al Safa Hospital (Mohandeseen area-Giza ) (10/2012 – 1/2020).
       • Working as Specialist of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine
       • Deputy Director of El Safa Specialized Clinics in Marina North Coast
       • Deputy Director of El Safa Emergency Service in NEW GIZA Compound in October
Sheikh Sayed Specialized Hospital in Zayed City (10/ 2013 – 3/ 2015)
       • Working in the Renal Transplant Team
Sharm El Sheikh International Hospital (10/ 2012 – 1 /2024)
       • Working as coordinator of hemodialysis unit
AXA One Health Clinics – Zayed Park
       • Internal Medicine and Nephrology (6/ 2022 - 6/ 2023)
6th October Military Hospital
       • Nephrology Consultant (8/ 2024- 10/2024)
EL Zohour Hospital - October area
       • Nephrology Consultant (2023 - Till Now)
Misr University for Science and Technology Hospital (MUST )
       • Nephrology Consultant (2023 - Till Now)
Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation (ESNT)
       • ESNT Board Member (as Youth Representative): (2/2015 –2/2018) then (6/2021 –2/ 2024)
       • Currently:
          * Communication Director in the Egyptian Renal Data System (ERDS)
          * Interventional Nephrology Chapter and Hemodialysis Chapter Coordinator
          * Continuous Medical Education Committee E-Courses Coordinator
          * Scientific Events Coordinator
Upper Egypt Diabetes Association (UEDA) (2023 - Till Now)
       • Scientific Events Coordinator
Faculty of Pharmacy – Cairo University
       • Instructor in Post Graduate Pharm D Program for Nephrology Curriculum (5 / 2022)
Giza Medical Syndicate
       • Board Member and Head of the Scientific Committee. (10/ 2015 Till 10 /2023)
Egyptian Medical Syndicate
       • Board Member (1/ 2025 Till Now)
       • Director of the Scientific Committee (1/ 2023 Till Now)
Egyptian Fellowship of Nephrology
       • Examiner, Trainer and member of Nephrology electronic education platform (2021 - Till Now)
The Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement (UPA)
       • Member of the Hemodialysis Equipment’s Purchasing Committee (2021- 2023)
Supreme Committee for Kidney Diseases and Dialysis in Egyptian University Hospitals
       • Member (12/2024- Till Now)
Egyptian National Clinical Guidelines Center
       • Member in Nephrology Guidelines Committee (9/2023- Till Now)
Egyptian Specialized Medical Council
       • Nephrology and Renal Transplant Consultant (1/ 2023- Till Now)
Conferences and Courses
Regular attendance of Annual Conference of Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation (ESNT)
Regular attendance of Most of the Annual Nephrology Departments Conferences (Universities - Ministry of health – Medical Insurance - etc.)
Basic life support Course (American Heart Association)
Advanced cardiac life support Course (American Heart Association)
Research methodology, Statistics, Quality control course, Evidence Based Medicine Course, Computer skills course held in Medical Education Development Center (MEDC)
Lean Management Course, Leadership Management Course, Performance Management Course, Medical Errors Course (As a Part of Hospital Management Courses in DAFH)
National Scientific Activities as Speaker / Moderator / Chairperson / Trainer from January 2023 Till June 2025
19-21 January 2023 Practical Approach to Renal Transplantation Immunology Course – Ein Shams UNI
1 February 2023 ASOT Advocacy Cadaveric Transplant -v arab contactors hospital
7 February 2023 Fayoum Insulin Day Workshop – Pre Congress
8-9 February 2023 Annual conference of Fayoum Faculty of medicine
14 -16 February 2023 Egyptian Society of nephrology and transplantation annual Congress
16-17 February 2023 Upper Egypt diabetes Association annual conference ISIS Hospital hemodialysis Training ( Luxor )
19 February 2023 Ministry of Health Hemodialysis Training – ABO KER Hospital – Alex
24 February 2023 Peritoneal Dialysis Behaira Workshop
16-17 March 2023 Nephro Insurance mogamma teby Tanta
29 April 2023 Peritoneal dialysis workshop of Mansoura nephrology and dialysis unit- Mansoura
1-2 May 2023 Basic Hemodialysis practical Training Workshop – Fayoum Nephrology MOH
11-12 May 2023 NephroDakahlia Conference – Portsaid
24 -27 may 2023 MED delta Foundation international diabetes conference - PORTSAID
1-2 June 2023 Kasr El aini annual Kidney Congress
13-14 June 2023 Cardioalex – CVREP Foundation – Alexandria
12 July 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 6 Practical Workshop -Met Ghamr hospital - Dakahlia
26 July 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 7 Practical Workshop- Elsaadien hospital -Sharkia
10 July 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis Practical Workshop - Sheikh Zayed Specialized hospital
2 August 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in depth 8 workshop- Alexandria University- Mowasah Hospital
10-11 August 2023 Pulmogut with Nephrology conference - Cairo
17-18 August 2023 Intervention nephrology workshop - Damanhour Institute
19 August 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 9 Practical Workshop- Shoubra hospital - Cairo
23 August 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 10 Practical Workshop –Menofia University hospital
1 September 2023 Egyptian Medical Syndicate Pateint Education Day - Cairo
16 September 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 12 Practical Workshop -OM Masreyen hospital - Giza
22-23 September 2023 Cairo Mayo Clinic Nephrology UPDATE with Egyptian medical Syndicate
25 September 2023 Annual conference of pharmacist of Fayoum University Hospital
28-29 September 2023 Annual Dialysis conference ESU summit – ESNT Practical Hemodialysis in depth 11
30 September 2023 Egyptian medical syndicate conference for house officers and general practitioners
19 October 2023 ESNT Critical care Nephrology workshop - Hurghada nursing Institute
20 October 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 14 Practical Workshop- - Hurghada nursing Institute
26 27 October 2023 Annual Nephrology conference of Sohag University - ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 15
1 November 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 13 Practical Workshop- MADENT NASR insurance hospital
3 November 2023 Nephro Behaira Annual Conference – Cross Talk in NEPHROLOGY
9-10 November 2023 Kidney and Urology Center – Alexandria – Nephro Imaging
16 -17 November 2023 Tanta university nephrology unit Annual conference
26 November 2023 African Society of transplantation complementary Advocacy - Fayoum
27 November 2023 Critical Care Nephrology and POCUS Workshop – Mansoura University
3 December 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 16 Practical Workshop- Abo rish hospital- Cairo university
6 December 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 17 Practical Workshop Ahmed Maher Teaching hospital
14 -16 December 2023 Nephro Sohag Conference - Ministry of Health
29 December 2023 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 18 Practical Workshop – Beni Swef University hospital
5 January 2024 Egyptian Medical Syndicate- Hemodialysis patients education day
11 January 2024 Practical Approach Renal Transplantation Immunology Course – Ein Shams UNI
12 January 2024 Soft skills course for gastroenterologist and internist- Cairo 1
18 January 2024 Renal Biopsy Course - Egyptian Medical Syndicate
1 February 2024 African Society Of Organ Transplantation ( ASOT ) Congress
2 February 2024 Acute Kidney Injury Day , Tanta Insurance Hospital
6 February 2024 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth Practical workshop 20(El Moktam Insurance Hosp)
7 February 2024 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth Practical Workshop 21( Electricity Hospital )
8 February 2024 Sharkia Intervention Nephrology Workshop
9 February 2024 ESNT Acute Kidney Injury Day - Kafr EL Shiek
13-15 February 2024 Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation Annual Conference (ESNT)
21-23 February 2024 Upper Egypt Diabetes Association Annual Conference
28 February 2024 Renal Biopsy Course – Alexandria Medical Syndicate
29 February 2024 Annual Conference of Fayoum Faculty of Medicine
1 March 2024 Egyptian Medical Syndicate Hemodialysis Patients Society education day
5 march 2024 ESNT Hemodialysis Workshop - Electricity Hospital
24-25 April 2024 Annual Conference of Minia Internal Medicine Department
26-27 April 2024 MED DELTA and PAN ARAB CRDOL Conference
8-10 May 2024 SUMMIT OF Urology And Nephrology (National Institute of Nephrology )
15 May 2024 Misr Internal Medicine Association (MIMA) Conference
30-31 May 2024 Kasr El Aini Annual Kidney Congress
3-6 June 2024 African Health ExCon ( Nephrology Session and Fellowship Session )
31 July 2024 Nephro alex Hemodialysis Workshop Alexandria university Nephrology unit
1-2 August 2024 Nephro alex Annual Meeting of Alexandria university Nephrology unit
19 August 2024 Primary Health care Course – Princes Fatma Academy
22 August 2024 Fayoum Diabetes Forum Conference
29 August 2024 Zagazek University endocrinology and Diabetes unit Annual Conference
10 September 2024 Non Communicable Diseases Course Primary Health care Center – Alexandria
11 September 2024 ESNT Intervention Nephrology Course / Tanta Mogamaaa el Teby
12-13September2024 Nephro Insurance Conference- Health Insurance Port said
18-19September2024 Mansoura university Nephrology and dialysis unit Conference
30 September 2023 Kidney and Urology Center Alexandria annual meeting
3 October 2024 Damanhour Intervention Nephrology Workshop – Vascular access
4 October 2024 NutriGlow Dermatology Congress - Cairo
10 October 2024 Annual conference of Assiut Nephrology Association – Assiut University
7-8 November 2024 Annual conference of Assiut Internal Medicine and Nephrology Unit
14-16November 2024 Nephro SOHAG Ministry of Health Conference
20 November 2024 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 23 Practical Workshop- - Electricity Hospital
21-22November 2024 Nephrometabolic Forum Annual Conference
29 November 2024 Kidney Urology and Nephrology Center Alexandria annual conference
5 December 2024 Damanhour Nephrology Departement Annual Conference
16 December 2024 Electric Hospital Intervention Nephrology and Hemodialysis course
19-20December 2024 Nephro SOHAG University Conference
24 December 2024 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 24 Practical Workshop- Sheik Zayed Hospital
26-27December 2024 Sharkia Nephrology Association Conference - Practical Hemodialysis Workshop
13 January 2025 General Organization Teaching Hospitals and Institutes (GOTHI) Intervention Nephrology Workshop
16-17 January 2025 Renal Transplantation Course from A to Z – Ein Shams University
21-23 January 2025 Hemodialysis Course Bootcamp- Qubbary Specialized Hospital (Alexandria) ESNT Hemodialysis in depth 25
27 January 2025 ESNT Hemodialysis in depth 26 Practical workshop (Elminia Ministry of Health )
30 January 2025 ESNT Hemodialysis in depth 27 Practical workshop(Dameitta Ministry of Health)
4 February 2025 ESNT Sharkia Intervention Nephrology Workshop – Ministry of Health
6-7 February 2025 Upper Egypt Diabetes Association Annual Conference
13 February 2025 NephroBehaira Annual Conference – Behaira Nephrology Association
14 February 2025 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 28-Dessok Genaeral Hospital Pediatric nephrology
18-20 February 2025 Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation(ESNT) Annual Conference
27 February 2025 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 29Practical workshop(Damanhur Teaching Institute)
20 April 2025 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 30 Practical workshop (Mansoura University)
24 April 2025 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 31 workshop(Tanta University annual conference)
7 May 2025 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 33 (Sharkia MOH Practical Hemodialysis Course )
8 Mayo 2025 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 32 Practical Course(Misr Tayran Hospital)
20-21 May 2025 SUMMIT OF Urology And Nephrology (National Institute of Nephrology )
30 May 2025 ESNT Hemodialysis in Depth 35 Practical workshop – Dakahlia Medical Syndicate
International Conference Attendance
25-27 March 2022 Middle East and Africa Nephrology Forum (MEA) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
30 March-2 April 2023 World Congress of Nephrology( WCN ) – Bangkok, Thailand
22 -25 September 2024 The Transplantation Society ( TTS ) – Istanbul, Turkey
23-27 October 2024 American Society of Nephrology (ASN)- San Diego, California, United States
Abstract / Poster Acceptance
European Renal Association (ERA) – European Dialysis and Transplantation Association (EDTA) Milan, Italy (6-9 June 2020) Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, Volume 35, DOI : 10.1093/ndt/gfaa142.P0927 The impact of nutritional education on phosphorus control in hemodialysis patients
International Society of Nephrology (ISN) - World congress of nephrology (WCN) - Global Kidney Village - Thailand (30 March- 2 April 2023) www.theisn.org/wcn23/features/global-kidney-village/ Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation ESNT Events Poster Presentation
European Hematology Congress Hybrid Congress Frankfurt – Germany (8 June 2023) HemaSphere 2023;7(S3) HEP-25/ERFE Ratio as a Substantial prognostic marker of erythropoiesis in dialysis dependent patients
CardioAlex Congress- Alexandria (13-16 June 2023) Role of dialysate Calcium concentration on valvular calcifications
14th Advanced Academic Rheumatology Review Course – Dubai (18-20 October 2024) Outcome of proliferative lupus nephritis with thrombotic microangiopathy; An ambispective observational single-center study
European Renal Association (ERA) – European Dialysis and Transplantation Association (EDTA) , Vienna, Austria (4-7 June 2025) Abstract Number : 2882 Network Analysis of Hemodialysis patients Symptoms
Institutional activities
Teaching responsibilities
       • Actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students the Nephrology curriculum and other related internal medicine lectures at the Internal Medicine department- Faculty of Medicine- Fayoum University
Nephrology responsibilities
       • Diagnosing adult patients with problems in nephrology specialty.
       • Planning treatment for the nephrology patients.
       • Diagnosing other patients with Internal Medicine condition related to Nephrology.
       • Ordering procedures for the diagnosis needed for treatment.
       • Interpreting and correlating laboratory results to suit the patient’s needs.
       • Managing Critical care nephrology patients
       • Conducting rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
       • Referring patients to other medical or surgical specialists for other needed interventions.
       • Formulating discharge plans for resolved patients
       • Following up nephrology patients as outpatient service
       • Monitoring performance of newly certified Nephrology and Internal Medicine Physicians.
Hemodialysis Practice responsibilities
       • Creating ATLAS OF HEMODIALYSIS EQUIPMENT IN EGYPT (version 1.1, Jan 2025) For nephrologists, intensivists, hemodialysis nurses, and pharmacists (Free copy can be downloaded from link : bit.ly/egyhd )
Research Interests
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Etiology, early diagnosis, and therapeutic advances.
Dialysis Modalities (Hemodialysis) Optimization of efficiency, complication reduction, and quality-of-life improvement.
Renal Transplantation Pre- and post-transplant protocols, graft rejection, and immunosuppressive therapy.
Renovascular Hypertension Pathophysiology and management in relation to kidney failure.
Diabetic Kidney Diseases Disease mechanisms, prevention strategies, and treatment approaches.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Etiologies, early detection, and novel therapeutic interventions.
Autoimmune Kidney Diseases Including lupus nephritis and vasculitis.
Electrolyte and Acid–Base Disorders Regulatory mechanisms and relevance in nephropathies.
Renal Biomarkers For early detection of kidney injury and prognostic evaluation.
Nutrition and Kidney Disease Dietary interventions for disease progression and patient outcomes.
Mentoring responsibilities
Mentor and assistant supervisor of the following thesis:
M.Sc. Degree in Internal Medicine Fayoum University The Impact of Serum Magnesium Level and Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors On Cardiovascular Calcification in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
MD Degree in Internal Medicine Qena University Evaluation of Serum Sclerostin as a Biomarker of Disease Activity in Lupus Nephritis
MD Degree in Internal Medicine Qena University Relation between N-Terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide as a cardiac marker and volume status in hemodialysis patients
Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC) Courses
Time and Meeting Management 9–10 May 2020
Self-Development Skills 11–12 May 2020
International Scientific Publishing 13–14 May 2020
Teaching Methods 16–17 May 2020
Research Team Management 20–21 May 2020
Question Banks and Specifications of a Good Test 30–31 May 2020
Egyptian Knowledge Bank 29–30 April 2025
Electronic Examinations 26–27 April 2025
Curriculum Mapping 7–8 May 2025
Modern Trends in Teaching 14–15 May 2025
Combating Corruption in Higher Education Institutions 21–22 May 2025
Author in Published Articles
Journal of The Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation (2021) https://doi.org/10.4103/jesnt.jesnt_42_20 Evolution of Tele-education in nephrology in Egypt before and during coronavirus disease 2019 era: a journey of 15 years of experience
Journal of The Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation (2021) https://doi.org/10.4103/jesnt.jesnt_37_21 Egyptian renal data system (ERDS) 2020: an annual report of end-stage kidney disease patients on regular hemodialysis
PLoS One (2021) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260321 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination psychological antecedent assessment using the Arabic 5c validated tool: An online survey in 13 Arab countries
Vaccines (2022) https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10101771 COVID-19 Vaccination Trends and Side Effects among Egyptian Hemodialysis Patients: A Multicenter Survey Study
Journal of The Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation (2022) https://doi.org/10.4103/jesnt.jesnt_45_20 Short-term biochemical and anthropometric effects of nutritional education for serum phosphorus control in hemodialysis patients
Journal of Nephrology (2023) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40620-023-01586-z Egyptian hemodialysis patients' willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose a multicenter survey
BMC Public Health (2023) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16007-w Lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) blood levels and potential hematological health risk among inhabitants of the claimed hazardous region around Qaroun Lake in Egypt
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation (2023) https://doi.org/10.4103/sjkdt.sjkdt_176_22 Evaluation of Serum Visfatin as a Biomarker of Lupus Nephritis in Egyptian Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences (2024) https://doi.org/10.21608/japs.2024.249802.1003 Global acceptance and rejection of COVID-19 vaccines: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Clinical Rheumatology (2024) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-024-07008-0 Extraarticular manifestations of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and their impact on health-related quality of life
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy (2024) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.htct.2024.04.125 Evaluation of hepcidin-25/erythroferrone ratio as a potential biomarker for iron utility and erythropoiesis responsiveness to erythropoiesis-stimulating therapy in comparison to immature erythrocyte/reticulocyte parameters in hemodialysis patients
BMC Nutrition (2025) https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-024-00977-0 Dietary habits and weight change during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic among the Egyptian population
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2025) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2025.107099 E1231/SR647 protects against unilateral renal ischemia-reperfusion injury by modulating SIRT1/FOXO3 interactions with Nrf2 and NF?B pathways
BMC Nephrology (2025) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04154-8 Outcome of Proliferative Lupus Nephritis with Thrombotic Microangiopathy; An Ambispective Observational Single-Center Study
Journal of Clinical Medicine (2025) https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14020368 Prevalence of Knee Pain and Its Relation to Depression, Anxiety, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients
Turkish Journal of Nephrology(2025) https://doi.org/10.5152/turkjnephrol.2025.251010 Exploring the Burden of Informal Caregiving for Patients Undergoing Long-Term Hemodialysis: A Multicenter Study
BMC Nephrology (2025) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04296-9 Trends in vascular access among patients on hemodialysis; a nationwide survey from Egypt
Reviewer in Published Articles
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology (2020) https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2020.00519 Insulin: Trigger and Target of Renal Functions
Frontiers in Nutrition(2022) https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.716878 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, kidney function and insulin resistance among adults in the United States
Frontiers in Psychology(2022) https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.989952 Vaccination with SARS-CoV-2 inactivated vaccines reduced the risk of anxiety and depression in a population majored by health care workers during the recent omicron variant outbreak
Frontiers in Nephrology(2022) https://doi.org/10.3389/fneph.2022.1006506 Mechanisms underlying acupuncture therapy in chronic kidney disease: A narrative overview of preclinical studies and clinical trials
Frontiers in Endocrinology(2024) https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1273265 A strategic study of acupuncture for diabetic kidney disease based on meta-analysis and data mining
Frontiers in Neurology(2024) https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1342788 Comparative efficacy of acupuncture point stimulation treatments for dialysis patients with uremic pruritus: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Frontiers in Nutrition https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1538019 Secular trends of vitamin D and calcium intake and their circulating levels in US adults from 2007 to 2018
Frontiers in Endocrinology(2025) https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2025.1525078 Association between cumulative average triglyceride glucose-body mass index and the risk of CKD onset
Frontiers in Endocrinology(2025) https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2025.1534232 Evaluating the Triglyceride Glucose Index as a Predictive Biomarker for Osteoporosis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Frontiers in Endocrinology, section Renal Endocrinology ( 2025) https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2025.1589528 Relationship between dietary acid-base load and non-insulin-based resistance measures in patients with chronic kidney disease
Frontiers in Nutrition, section Nutritional Epidemiology ( 2025) https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1611227 Global Burden and Trends of High BMI-Attributable Chronic Kidney Disease: A Comprehensive Analysis from 1990 to 2021 and Projections to 2035
Frontiers in Nutrition, section Nutritional Epidemiology ( 2025) https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1594656 The health burden of disease attributable to low calcium intake: a comprehensive analysis of trends and socioeconomic impacts from 1990 to 2021
Frontiers in Nutrition, section Nutritional Epidemiology ( 2025) https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1582534 Independent and joint impacts of high body mass index and aging on global burden of chronic kidney disease: insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Frontiers in Neurology ( 2025) https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1649856 Systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for perimenopausal insomnia
Guidelines Publication
Journal of The Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation 20(1):p 1-90, Jan–Mar 2020. https://doi.org/10.4103/jesnt.jesnt_44_19 The Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation ESNT Hemodialysis Guidelines 2019
Egyptian Health Council website https://lms.ehc.gov.eg/lms/mod/book/view.php?id=629 Egyptian Health Council guidelines / Nephrology / 2025 Guidelines - Anemia in chronic Kidney Disease
Nephrology Research Collaboration
Currently collaborating with researchers in developing, writing, analyzing, and submitting manuscripts titled:
        • Clinical Significance of Fasting Blood Glucose to Glycated Hemoglobin Ratio in Diabetic Nephropathy
Nephrology Social Media Activities
Creating 1st Facebook group for Egyptian Nephrology doctors for gathering and Updating All data about Upcoming Nephrology scientific events with social nephrology events (https://web.facebook.com/groups/162511007143615) , Created April 2011 and nowadays , there are More than 22,000 Members till January 2025
Creating 1st WhatsApp Groups for Egyptian Nephrology doctors with Updating All data about Upcoming Nephrology events in Egypt, Created August 2015 and nowadays there are 5 NephroEvents Groups with total of more than 1800 Egyptian nephrologists till January 2025
Memberships of professional Organizations and Societies
Egyptian Society of Nephrology & Transplantation (ESNT)
Upper Egypt Diabetes Association (UEDA)
Egyptian Society of Hypertension (EHS)
Egyptian Society for care of Nephrology patients
African Society of Organ Transplantation (ASOT)
European Renal Association- European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA)
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)