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Dr. Umar Aitsaam

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Clinical Pharmacist and Master’s student in Clinical Pharmacy with research interests in pharmacovigilance, behavioral interventions in mental health, and AI applications in clinical decision support. Experience includes digital health research with Bloomsbury Health (London) and pharmacovigilance practice in patient support programs. Published work covers drug awareness among healthcare providers, postpartum depression management, and patient safety reporting.

Recent Posts

2025-10-24 02:55:38

Mercury Hematological Effects: Guidance for HTMC

A systematic review links mercury exposure to diverse mercury hematological effects, including anemia and leukocyte changes, with severe cases and deaths, informing HTMC testing and thresholds.

2025-10-23 14:44:57

Cadmium-Induced Anemia Mechanisms for HTMC Certification

This study reveals cadmium induces a complex anemia via hemolysis, renal EPO suppression, and systemic iron dysregulation, leading to “apparent iron deficiency.” Certification programs must look beyond simple iron status and consider renal function and inflammatory markers for accurate risk assessment.

2025-10-23 14:06:03

Heavy Metal Interference in Heme Biosynthesis

Heavy Metal Tested and Certified porphyria standards should hinge on ALAD and ferrochelatase inhibition, iron-regulated steps, and matrix-specific diagnostic thresholds derived from this review.

2025-10-23 13:29:12

Heavy Metal Exposure and Mitochondrial Dysfunction Review

This review elucidates how heavy metal exposure induces mitochondrial dysfunction driving neurodegenerative diseases, highlighting critical molecular mechanisms, disease-specific effects, and implications for regulatory certification and neurotoxicology research.

2025-10-23 06:29:34

Preventive and Carcinogenic Effect of Metals on Cancer: Key Review

This review highlights that toxic metals elevate cancer risk while essential metals are protective at low levels but harmful when excessive. Integrating rigorous biomonitoring and regulation into certification programs is vital to minimize carcinogenic exposures and maintain optimal essential metal status.

2025-10-23 05:47:54

Heavy Metals and Hypoxia in Liver Metabolism Review

The review explores how nickel and lead toxicity interact with hypoxia to induce liver damage through oxidative stress, highlighting antioxidant supplementation with vitamins C and E as potential protective strategies relevant to heavy metal certification and dietary safety.