Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
Dr. Dina Mohammed Abd El Gawad is a distinguished neurologist affiliated with the Neurology Department at the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University in Egypt. Her clinical expertise and research focus on the intersection of neurology and endocrinology, particularly the neurological manifestations of systemic diseases. In 2018, Dr. Abd El Gawad co-authored a pivotal study titled "Evaluation of Thyroid Functions in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Before and After Treatment with Interferon Beta," published in the Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy. This research investigated the impact of interferon beta therapy on thyroid function in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The study found that interferon beta treatment could induce thyroid dysfunctions, emphasizing the necessity for regular monitoring of thyroid function in MS patients undergoing this therapy. These findings have been instrumental in guiding clinicians to implement routine thyroid assessments, thereby improving patient management and outcomes. Dr. Abd El Gawad's contributions to the field extend beyond this study, as she actively engages in both clinical practice and academic research, aiming to enhance the understanding of complex neurological conditions and their systemic interactions. Her work continues to inform best practices in neurology, particularly concerning the neurological implications of endocrine disorders.
Research Article
Evaluation of Thyroid Functions in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Before and after Treatment with Interferon Beta
Author(s): Magda Shokry Mohammed, Nihad Shoukry Shoeib, Inas Mohammed Sabry, Dina Mohammed Abd El Gawad, Ahmed Mohamed Bahaaeldin and Nahla Nader Adly
Magda Shokry Mohammed, Nihad Shoukry Shoeib, Inas Mohammed Sabry, Dina Mohammed Abd El Gawad, Ahmed Mohamed Bahaaeldin and Nahla Nader Adly
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a multi-component disease characterized by inflammation, neurodegeneration and failure of central nervous system (CNS) repair mechanisms. Autoimmune thyroid disease is a frequently studied disorder in MS, most studies have focused primarily on the increased prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and anti-thyroid antibodies (ATAs) in MS patients compared with a control population.
Objectives: To investigate the effect of treatment with interferon beta on thyroid functions and autoimmune thyroid markers in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Subjects and Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 100 subjects recruited from the inpatient and outpatient clinic of Internal Medicine department and Neurology Unit of Ain Shams University Hospitals. They were divided into group 1, whic.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-7948.1000227