Dimitri P. Mikhailidis

Re: Biomedical Publications Profile and Trends in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

Estimated Glomerular Filtration rate (eGFR): A Serum Creatinine-Based Test for the Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease and its Impact on Clinical Practice

We read with interest the comprehensive review entitled "Estimated Glomerular Filtration rate (eGFR): A Serum Creatinine-Based Test for the detection of Chronic Kidney Disease and its Impact on Clinical Practice". We agree that the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is very high worldwide and that there is a ne …

Effects of Losartan vs. Enalapril on the Markers of Metabolic Syndrome

Al-Thanoon et al. reported that several markers of metabolic syndrome (MetS) were improved by the administration of losartan (50 mg/day) or enalapril (20 mg/day). A significant increase in high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) was noted only with losartan. Some comments may be of interest. The Losartan Intervent …