Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Medicine
·
2021 - Present
Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition,
Medicine
Recent Publications
Determinants of 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in African-American and Caucasian male veterans.
Journal Article Osteoporos Int · October 2009 SUMMARY: Among 307 males seen in VA Medical Center, independent determinants (p < 0.01 for all) of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels included race, vitamin D supplements, BMI, dietary calcium intake and smoking, but not age. Negative association b ... Full text Link to item CitePrevalence of type 2 diabetes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea in a multi-ethnic sample.
Journal Article J Clin Sleep Med · June 15, 2009 STUDY OBJECTIVES: Relationship of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in Caucasians has been studied, but this association has not been investigated in Hispanic and African-Americans. The objective of this study is to ... Link to item CiteEffects of vitamin D insufficiency on bone mineral density in African American men.
Journal Article Osteoporos Int · May 2009 UNLABELLED: In African American men serum, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) was below 30 ng/ml in 89% of subjects. In overall group, there was no correlation between 25-OHD and bone mineral density (BMD). A subgroup analysis of subjects with 25-OHD Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
King Edward Medical University (Pakistan) ·
1999
M.B.B.S.