BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Al-Shamsi is an Associate Professor in Internal Medicine. He graduated from Dalhousie University, Canada in 2002 with a Bachelor’s degree in Science and earned his Medical Degree in 2006. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Dalhousie University in 2010.
Dr. Al-Shamsi's research focuses on exploring the epidemiology and risk factors of cardiovascular disease and its comorbidities such as kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity among UAE nationals. He aims to develop risk prediction tools to identify high-risk patients, enabling closer follow-ups and targeted interventions to improve patients' prognosis.
His research has been featured in media outlets, such as The National:
https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/health/2023/02/11/new-tool-to-predict-cardiovascular-disease-in-emiratis-is-potential-life-saver/
https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/health/hundreds-of-emiratis-dying-because-of-poor-diabetes-control-research-finds-1.933952
https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/health/uae-smokers-call-for-aggressive-steps-to-stub-out-habit-as-heart-disease-soars-among-emirati-men-1.885149
https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/health/flaws-in-fighting-kidney-disease-1.64712
EDUCATION
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Other, HAAD License, , HAAD,
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Other, HAAD License GD11578, , DOH, 2011
RESEARCH AREAS
- Cardiovascular disease
- Epidemiology
- Nephrology
- Prediction modeling
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
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(2024). "Development and validation of a nomogram to predict diabetes ketoacidosis resolution time in a tertiary care hospital in the United Arab Emirates". Co-Authors: . Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. .
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(2022). "Development and validation of a novel 10-year cardiovascular risk prediction nomogram for the United Arab Emirates national population". Co-Authors: . BMJ Open. .
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(2022). "Heart Failure and the Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events in Patients Attending Outpatient Clinics in the United Arab Emirates". Co-Authors: . Heart Views. .
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(2022). "Prognostic impact of anemia on the mortality of United Arab Emirates nationals with cardiovascular disease". Co-Authors: . Qatar Medical Journal. .
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(2021). "Predictive Value of Creatinine-based Equations of Kidney Function in the Long-term Prognosis in United Arab Emirates Patients". Co-Authors: . Oman Medical Journal. .
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(2020). "External validation and clinical usefulness of three commonly used cardiovascular risk prediction scores in an Emirati population: a retrospective longitudinal cohort study". Co-Authors: . BMJ Open. .
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(2020). "Validation of the REduction of Atherothrombosis for Continued Health (REACH) prediction model for recurrent cardiovascular disease among United Arab Emirates Nationals". Co-Authors: . BMC Research Notes . .
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(2020). "Performance of the Framingham coronary heart disease risk score for predicting 10-year cardiac risk in adult United Arab Emirates nationals without diabetes: a retrospective cohort study". Co-Authors: . BMC Family Practice. .
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(2020). "Incidence and risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus in an overweight and obese population: a long-term retrospective cohort study from a Gulf state". Co-Authors: . BMJ Open. .
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(2019). "Mortality and potential years of life lost attributable to non-optimal glycaemic control in men and women with diabetes in the United Arab Emirates: a population-based retrospective cohort study". Co-Authors: Govender RD; Soteriades ES. BMJ Open. 9.
