ASIDE Internal Medicine

Current Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026)

Published April 1, 2026

The ASIDE Internal Medicine Journal , a cornerstone publication of the American Society for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Healthcare (ASIDE), is dedicated to advancing the fields of internal medicine and its subspecialties through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishes a wide range of research articles, reviews, and clinical studies that focus on innovative healthcare solutions, the impact of social determinants on health outcomes, and strategies for enhancing accessibility to medical services for marginalized populations. With a commitment to fostering a more inclusive healthcare environment, the journal serves as a pivotal platform for medical professionals, researchers, and educators worldwide to share insights and discoveries that can lead to more equitable health practices and policies.

Original Article

Humna Shahid, Muhammad Saqib, Muhammad Iftikhar, Shehr I Yar Khan, Muhammad Ahsan, Hashir Ali Shah, Umama Amjad, Muhammad Nadeem Khan, Saiyad Ali, Dr. Hassan Mumtaz

1-5

Lifestyle Practices in Reducing Cardiovascular Diseases: A Prospective Cohort Study from Pakistan

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.081825136

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Original Article

Ahmed Y. Azzam, Mahmoud M. Morsy, Mohamed Hatem Ellabban, Ahmed M. Morsy, Adham Adel Zahran, Mahmoud Nassar, Omar S. Elsayed, Adam Elswedy, Osman Elamin, Ahmed Saad Al Zomia, Hana J. Abukhadijah, Hammam A. Alotaibi, Oday Atallah, Mohammed A. Azab, Muhammed Amir Essibayi, Adam A. Dmytirw, Mohamed D. Morsy, David J. Altschul

1-10

The Impact of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among UK Women: An Obesity-Adjusted Analysis

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/h1fr8h68

Ahmed Y. Azzam, Mahmoud Nassar, Ahmed Saad Al Zomia, Adam Elswedy, Mahmoud M. Morsy, Adham A. Mohamed, Osman Elamin, Omar S. Elsayed, Mohammed A. Azab, Muhammed Amir Essibayi, Jin Wu, Adam A. Dmytirw, David J. Altschul

11-17

Safety and Efficacy of Metformin for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A U.S.-Based Real-World Data Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/2024001001

Mahmoud Nassar, Ahmed Y. Azzam, Mahmoud M. Morsy, Iqra Patoli, Angad Gill, Erlin Marte

18-23

Investigating Racial Disparities in Insulin Pump Use Among People with Type 1 Diabetes Across the United States: A Retrospective Multicenter Study

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.0000012262412

Bahaaeldin Baraka, Mahmoud Nassar, Ahmed Y. Azzam, Mahmoud M. Morsy, Eyad Ibrahim, Jin Wu, Ahmad Ghorab

24-30

Real-World Epidemiological Analysis of Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Carcinomas: A TriNetX-Based Study

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.0000012272414

Ahmed Y Azzam, Mahmoud Nassar, Mahmoud M. Morsy, Adham A. Mohamed, Jin Wu, Muhammed Amir Essibayi, David J. Altschul

31-39

Epidemiological Patterns, Treatment Response, and Metabolic Correlations of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A United States-Based Study From 1990 to 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.0000012282413

Original Article

Ahmed Y Azzam, Luis Medina Mora, Mahmoud M. Morsy, Muhammed Amir Essibayi, David J. Altschul, Mahmoud Nassar

1-7

Epidemiological Patterns of Diabetes Mellitus in The United States of America: An Observational Multicenter Analysis From 1990 to 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.02202517

Hazem Abosheaishaa, Omar Nassar, Mostafa Alfishawy, Anthony Martinez

8-12

Prevalence of Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes with and without HIV: Retrospective Multicenter Study

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.02202518

Dr. Md Rakibul Hasan, Kanij Fatema Rabu, Dr. Moryom Akter Muna, Dr. Sajid Hassan, Dr. Saifur Rahman

13-19

Investigating the Impact of Primary Education on Birth Control Practices in Bangladesh: A Primary Study

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.02232529

Hind F Jawad, Shatha H Ali, Mustafa S Jawad

20-23

Impact of Serum Adiponectin Level on Insulin and hs-CRP in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Case-Control Study

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.03182550

Review Article

Mahmoud Nassar, Hazem Abosheaishaa, Khaled Elfert, Azizullah Beran, Abdellatif Ismail, Mouhand Mohamed, Anoop Misra, Muhammed Amir Essibayi, David J. Altschul, Ahmed Y. Azzam

24-32

TriNetX and Real-World Evidence: A Critical Review of Its Strengths, Limitations, and Bias Considerations in Clinical Research

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.03222516

Original Article

AHMET DOĞAN, Azra SÖNMEZ, Beyza DİŞLİ, Hasan Şamil ÇELİK, Chingiz RUSTAMLİ, Ecem Berra NAZLIOĞLU, Zuhat ABDULKERİMOĞLU, Mustafa Talha ALTUNBAŞ, Rumeysa ÖZER

1-6

Antibiotic Knowledge, Perception, and Practice of Intern Doctors in Turkey: A Survey Study

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.1442541

Feras Almasoud, Abduljabbar Alabduljabbar, Abdulaziz Alotaibi, Abdulbari Hanash, Yazeed Bader Alaql, Abdulwahab Alshehri, Yousef Almohammadi, Mohammad Alenazi, Abdulmajeed Alharbi, Muhammed Amir Essibayi, David J Altschul, Ahmed Y Azzam

7-14

Efficacy and Safety of Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Subgroup-Focused Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.1542545

Ahmed Magdy, Eithar Alqady, Mohamed Wagdy, Ahmed T.shalby, Mahmoud Abdelkader, Karim Osamy, Alaa Anter, IhabTarik, Manar Samy, Sherif Eltawansy, Ahmed Hassan

15-21

Efficacy and Safety of Penehyclidine Hydrochloride in Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Prevention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.04272547

Review Article

Ahmed Mohamed Ali Aref, Ahmed H. Abdelwahed, Abdelrahman Nassar, Mohamed Elshennawy, Maryam Massoud , Nada Madkour, Esraa Awad, Fatma Aljalawy, Mohamed Akram Abdelwahab Hassan Khalil, Mohammed Y. Youssef, Omar Nassar, Mostafa Alfishawy

22-27

Challenges and Infectious Complications in Living Donor Liver Transplantation in Egypt: A Comprehensive Review

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.05112553

Case Report

Ahmed Mostafa Youssef , Mohamad Monif Assker, Farah Alkhaleefa , Mahasin Shaheen

28-33

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Presenting as Bilateral Proptosis: A Case Report with Literature Review

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.05122559

Original Article

Ahmed Y Azzam, Ibrahim Hadadi, Leen M. Al-Shahrani, Ummkulthum A. Shanqeeti, Noor A. Alqurqush, Mohammed A. Alsehli, Rudaynah S. Alali, Rahaf S. Tammar, Mahmoud M. Morsy, Muhammed Amir Essibayi

1-9

Human Readers versus AI-Based Systems in ASPECTS Scoring for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Region-Specific Guidance

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.05172573

Omar Irfan, Muhammad Jansher, Wania Moeen, Muhammad Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Bin Hammad, Rubaid Dhillon, Nabira Khan, Abia Abdullah, Mohammad Aadil Qamar, Ayesha Rashid, Javaid Ahmed Khan, Ali Bin Sarwar Zubairi

31-41

Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Fluvoxamine in COVID-19 Patients: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.07172586

Review Article

Kholoud Al Jebawi, Jobran Toami, Adel Ayash, Razan Salha, Mira Al Shoufy, Jamil Nasrallah , Naseeb Danaf, Lea El Ghawi, Layal Msheik, Hiba Hamdar

10-17

Probiotics: A Promising Ally in Burn Treatment

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.06022554

Jayashree Ravikumar, Divya Ravikumar

23-30

Bridging the Gap: Addressing Language Barriers to Advance Equity in Internal Medicine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.070125117

Case Report

Oumaima Rian, Wafa Ammouri, Latifa Oualili, Mouna Maamer, Tarek Dendane, Hicham Harmouche, Khalid Abidi

18-22

Dual association of autoimmune encephalitis with anti-NMDAR and anti-GAD65 antibodies: A Case Report with Literature Review

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.062125105

Original Article

Ahmed Elbataa Elbataa, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Laila Mohamed Akr, Mohamed Yasser Elnaggar, Mohamed Mahmoud, Omar Nassar, Alaa Abdrabou Abouelmagd, Ahmed Hassan

13-22

Concurrent Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Case Reports

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.071925107

Ali Abdul Jabbar Mahdi, Taqi Mohammed Jwad Taher, Rami Bahaa Saadi

8-12

Epidemiological Assessment of Risk Factors for Inguinal Hernia Among Male Patients in Iraq: A Case-Control Study

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.071525132

Ahmed Talaia, Khaled Kettaneh, Ayoub Ait lahcen, Abdeljalil El Hilali, Mohamed Magdi, Marwa Amayem, Mohamed Wagdy, Shrouk Mahmoud Elghazaly

33-40

Migraine Headache in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71079/ASIDE.IM.081225133