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Predictors Of Mortality In Hospitalized Patients With Influenza: A Five-Year Experience From A Tertiary Care Centre In Pakistan, Iffat Khanum, Amber Sabeen Ahmed, Safia Awan, Sabiha Banu, Bushra Jamil Dec 2020

Predictors Of Mortality In Hospitalized Patients With Influenza: A Five-Year Experience From A Tertiary Care Centre In Pakistan, Iffat Khanum, Amber Sabeen Ahmed, Safia Awan, Sabiha Banu, Bushra Jamil

Department of Medicine

Influenza outbreaks are associated with significant morbidity. Our aim was to determine the factors associated with increased mortality in hospitalized patients admitted with diagnosis of influenza, at a tertiary care center in Pakistan. This study included all adult patients with an influenza infection, confirmed by realtime reverse-transcriptase polymerase-chain-reaction (RT-PCR) at Aga Khan University Hospital Pakistan. In our study, 112 patients with laboratory-confirmed influenza virus infection were admittedat our hospital from the 1st of January 2013 to the 31st of December 2018. Eighty-nine patients (79.46%) were managed in ward or special care units and 23 patients (20.5%) received treatment in intensive …


Does Early Surgery Prevent Postoperative Icu Admission After Surgery For The Fracture Of The Hip. Nested Case Control Study Of 911 Patients, Obada Hasan, Laraib Mazhar, Umar Rabbani, Amna Rabbani, Fatima Mahmood, Shahryar Noordin Dec 2020

Does Early Surgery Prevent Postoperative Icu Admission After Surgery For The Fracture Of The Hip. Nested Case Control Study Of 911 Patients, Obada Hasan, Laraib Mazhar, Umar Rabbani, Amna Rabbani, Fatima Mahmood, Shahryar Noordin

Department of Medicine

Introduction: Since most hip fractures are treated surgically, it is imperative to find an optimum fracture-to-surgery time to decrease the potential complications and enhance postoperative outcomes. In comparison to the vast plethora of literature available on surgical delay and its implications on mortality, very little, if any, research is available on the impact of delayed surgery on postoperative ICU admission. The primary objective of our study is to examine the factors influencing post-surgical ICU admission in order to work on preventive strategies to reduce the potential associated morbidity.
Material and methods: Investigators did a nested case control study in a …


Successful Treatment Of Splenic Vein Thrombosis Induced Gastric Varices During Pregnancy, Travis Magdaleno Md, Anam Malik Md, She-Yan Wong Md Oct 2020

Successful Treatment Of Splenic Vein Thrombosis Induced Gastric Varices During Pregnancy, Travis Magdaleno Md, Anam Malik Md, She-Yan Wong Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Young Male With Cholestatic Jaundice Induced By Dymethazine Present In Nutritional Supplement “Xtreme Dmz”, Michal Kloska Md, Reema M. Vaze Md, Travis Magdaleno Md, She-Yan Wong Md Oct 2020

A Young Male With Cholestatic Jaundice Induced By Dymethazine Present In Nutritional Supplement “Xtreme Dmz”, Michal Kloska Md, Reema M. Vaze Md, Travis Magdaleno Md, She-Yan Wong Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication In A Treatment Of Refractory Gerd: A Retrospective Experience At A Large Quaternary Care Center, Michal Kloska Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Valery Hrad Md, Hiral N. Shah Md, Scott Beman Md, Shashin Shah Md Oct 2020

Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication In A Treatment Of Refractory Gerd: A Retrospective Experience At A Large Quaternary Care Center, Michal Kloska Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Valery Hrad Md, Hiral N. Shah Md, Scott Beman Md, Shashin Shah Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Brucella Melitensis-Induced Transaminitis, Rajesh Essrani Md Oct 2020

Brucella Melitensis-Induced Transaminitis, Rajesh Essrani Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Idiopathic Isolated Thrombosis Of The Superior Mesenteric Vein, Rajesh Essrani Md Oct 2020

Idiopathic Isolated Thrombosis Of The Superior Mesenteric Vein, Rajesh Essrani Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Vomiting-Induced Gastric Pneumatosis And Portal Venous Gas, Rajesh Essrani Md Oct 2020

Vomiting-Induced Gastric Pneumatosis And Portal Venous Gas, Rajesh Essrani Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Evaluating Dermatology Residents Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill Prescribing Practices, Knowledge Base, And Comfort Level In The Management Of Acne Vulgaris, Shane M. Swink Do, Ms, Megan Jones-Sheets Do, Ankita Sinharoy Mbbs, Mph, Melissa Butt, Anthony J. Gust Md, Andrea Zaenglein Md Oct 2020

Evaluating Dermatology Residents Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill Prescribing Practices, Knowledge Base, And Comfort Level In The Management Of Acne Vulgaris, Shane M. Swink Do, Ms, Megan Jones-Sheets Do, Ankita Sinharoy Mbbs, Mph, Melissa Butt, Anthony J. Gust Md, Andrea Zaenglein Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


An Unusual Case Of Evali With Recurrent Hemoptysis, Dylan Soller Do, Alaynna C. Kears Do, Kaitlin Buzard Do, Waqas Adeel Md Oct 2020

An Unusual Case Of Evali With Recurrent Hemoptysis, Dylan Soller Do, Alaynna C. Kears Do, Kaitlin Buzard Do, Waqas Adeel Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Necrotizing Granulomas In A Construction Worker, Dylan Soller Do, Kaitlyn Musco Md, Christopher Lenivy Do, Joseph Shellenberg Md Oct 2020

Necrotizing Granulomas In A Construction Worker, Dylan Soller Do, Kaitlyn Musco Md, Christopher Lenivy Do, Joseph Shellenberg Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Types And Risk Factors Of Violence Experienced By People Living With Hiv, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study, Safia Awan, Nukhba Zia, Fatima Sharif, Sharaf Ali Shah, Bushra Jamil Oct 2020

Types And Risk Factors Of Violence Experienced By People Living With Hiv, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study, Safia Awan, Nukhba Zia, Fatima Sharif, Sharaf Ali Shah, Bushra Jamil

Department of Medicine

Background: In Pakistan, data are lacking on the violence experienced by people living with HIV.
Aims: This study determined the prevalence and risk factors of violence (physical, psychological and sexual) in people living with HIV in Karachi, Pakistan.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in 2016 of people living with HIV attending clinics of Bridge Consultants Foundation, a community-based care provider. Date were collected using an interview-based questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was done to assess the risk factors for violence with adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) presented.
Results: The sample included 250 people living with …


Reorganising For Covid-19 Pandemic: A Review Of Structural Modifications By The Department Of Internal Medicine In Low To Middle-Income Countries, Shakeel Ur Rehman, Muhammad Arslan Ahmed, Ghufran Adnan, Maria Ali Khan Oct 2020

Reorganising For Covid-19 Pandemic: A Review Of Structural Modifications By The Department Of Internal Medicine In Low To Middle-Income Countries, Shakeel Ur Rehman, Muhammad Arslan Ahmed, Ghufran Adnan, Maria Ali Khan

Department of Medicine

Scientists classified the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as a novel coronavirus on January 7, 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged the SARS-CoV-2 outburst a public health emergency of international concern on January 30, 2020. Since its origin, this virus has disrupted the best healthcare systems, economies, and strained financial resources; and for underdeveloped countries' healthcare systems, the virus has become a crisis. To tackle the potential hazards from this virus, our Department restructured the services that not only helped us to cope with the pandemic, but also provided an example to copy for other contemporary institutes. …


Axios Lumen Apposing Metal Stent In The Treatment Of Peripancreatic Fluid Collections, 4 Year Retrospective Observation At A Large Care Center, Michal Kloska Md, Valery Hrad Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Soorya N. Aggarwal Do, Shashin Shah Md, Zachary Zator Md, Hiral N. Shah Md Oct 2020

Axios Lumen Apposing Metal Stent In The Treatment Of Peripancreatic Fluid Collections, 4 Year Retrospective Observation At A Large Care Center, Michal Kloska Md, Valery Hrad Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Soorya N. Aggarwal Do, Shashin Shah Md, Zachary Zator Md, Hiral N. Shah Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Bad Blood: A Case Of Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Amogh M. Joshi Do, Kevin J. Hess Do, Zeeshan Ali Md, Nicholas Lamparella Do Sep 2020

Bad Blood: A Case Of Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Amogh M. Joshi Do, Kevin J. Hess Do, Zeeshan Ali Md, Nicholas Lamparella Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Post-Extubation Stridor Complicating Covid-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Series., Joseph Moran Do, Sara Godil Md, Breanna S. Goldner Do, Kareem Godil Md, Jonaid Aslam Md Sep 2020

Post-Extubation Stridor Complicating Covid-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Series., Joseph Moran Do, Sara Godil Md, Breanna S. Goldner Do, Kareem Godil Md, Jonaid Aslam Md

Department of Medicine

Post-extubation stridor is a known complication of mechanical ventilation that affects a substantial number of all critical care patients and leads to increased morbidity and mortality. Common risk factors for the development of post-extubation stridor include female gender, older age, and prolonged length of mechanical ventilation. There may be an increased incidence of post-extubation stridor in patients who require mechanical ventilation to manage the respiratory complications of COVID-19. In this case series, we analyzed nine patients from across our institution who were intubated to manage acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to COVID-19 and subsequently developed post-extubation stridor. The patients …


Catastrophic Cardiac Complications Of Takayasu's Arteritis., Sara Godil Md, Bilal Saqi Md, Kareem Godil Md, Syed Rafay Ali Sabzwari, Yasotha Rajeswaran Md Jul 2020

Catastrophic Cardiac Complications Of Takayasu's Arteritis., Sara Godil Md, Bilal Saqi Md, Kareem Godil Md, Syed Rafay Ali Sabzwari, Yasotha Rajeswaran Md

Department of Medicine

Takayasu's arteritis (TA) causes inflammation and necrosis of vessel walls, leading to aneurysm formation, extensive coronary damage and valvular abnormalities. We review a case of recurrent coronary, aortic and mitral valve involvement in a patient with TA and discuss the various treatment options available for such patients.


Unique Case Of Gastroenteritis Presenting As Pneumatosis Intestinalis With Emphysematous Gastritis And Portal Vein Gas: Do Not Take Gastroenteritis Lightly., Asif Mehmood, Rajesh Essrani Md, Swetha Parvataneni, Umair Iqbal Jun 2020

Unique Case Of Gastroenteritis Presenting As Pneumatosis Intestinalis With Emphysematous Gastritis And Portal Vein Gas: Do Not Take Gastroenteritis Lightly., Asif Mehmood, Rajesh Essrani Md, Swetha Parvataneni, Umair Iqbal

Department of Medicine

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) consists of multiple, thin, gas-filled cysts in the wall of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is an uncommon entity that can involve any gastrointestinal site from the stomach to the rectum. Isolated stomach involvement is rare. PI can represent a broad spectrum of diseases with variable prognoses. We present the case of a patient who was admitted with gastroenteritis-like symptoms. He remained hemodynamically stable, and on further imaging with contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis, air was found in the portal vein and gastric wall, with minimal thickening of the proximal small bowel concerning for …


Knowledge, Attitude And Perception Survey Of Doctors Regarding Antibiotic Use And Resistance In Karachi, Pakistan, Hassan Ahmed, Sameer Bhimani, Iffat Khanum, Ammara Khan, Akash Khetpal, Mohammad Abubakar Abbas, Faizan Godil, Ansab Godil, Inam Ul-Haq Muhammad Makhdoom Jun 2020

Knowledge, Attitude And Perception Survey Of Doctors Regarding Antibiotic Use And Resistance In Karachi, Pakistan, Hassan Ahmed, Sameer Bhimani, Iffat Khanum, Ammara Khan, Akash Khetpal, Mohammad Abubakar Abbas, Faizan Godil, Ansab Godil, Inam Ul-Haq Muhammad Makhdoom

Department of Medicine

Objective: To establish a better understanding of physicians' knowledge and beliefs, and to compare distinctions in knowledge, attitude and perception of junior and senior doctors regarding rational use of antibiotics.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, from June 1 to July 31, 2016, and comprised senior and junior doctors. A 26-item questionnaire divided in three sections was used to test knowledge, attitude and perception of the subjects regarding rational use of antibiotics. Data was analysed using SPSS 23.
Results: Of the 200 subjects, 132(66%) were senior doctors; 68(34%) were junior; …


Clinical Features, Diagnosis And Management Of Covid-19 Patients In The Outdoor Setting, Bushra Jamil May 2020

Clinical Features, Diagnosis And Management Of Covid-19 Patients In The Outdoor Setting, Bushra Jamil

Department of Medicine

In a brief span of a few months, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has brought a major paradigm shift in operation of clinical services around the world. Infection may be mild, moderate or severe; many remain asymptomatic. High burden of non-communicable and communicable diseases theoretically puts Pakistani population at increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection. Considering the universal risk of infection, the outpatient services in Pakistan need to be redesigned. Starting with risk assessment of the facility and provision of a dedicated telephone connection, structure and workflow need to be redesigned in order to minimise risk of exposure to healthcare professionals, …


Letter To The Editor: Pediatric Injuries In Kids Cafés And Risk Factors For Significant Injuries: A 6-Year Cross-Sectional Study Using A Multicenter Injury Registry In Korea, Akbar Shoukat Ali, Raheel Allana, Rahim Jandani Apr 2020

Letter To The Editor: Pediatric Injuries In Kids Cafés And Risk Factors For Significant Injuries: A 6-Year Cross-Sectional Study Using A Multicenter Injury Registry In Korea, Akbar Shoukat Ali, Raheel Allana, Rahim Jandani

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Secondary Syphilis, Naeha Gupta Do, Megan Jones-Sheets Do, Stephen M. Purcell Do Mar 2020

A Case Of Secondary Syphilis, Naeha Gupta Do, Megan Jones-Sheets Do, Stephen M. Purcell Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Osteoma Cutis, Diana A. Rivers Do, Cynthia L. Bartus Md Mar 2020

Osteoma Cutis, Diana A. Rivers Do, Cynthia L. Bartus Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Acquired Zinc Deficiency With Concomitant Deficiencies Of Vitamin A, B1, And B6, Shane M. Swink Do, Kirsten S. Bellucci Md, Cynthia L. Bartus Md Mar 2020

Acquired Zinc Deficiency With Concomitant Deficiencies Of Vitamin A, B1, And B6, Shane M. Swink Do, Kirsten S. Bellucci Md, Cynthia L. Bartus Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica, Diana A. Rivers Do, Kirsten S. Bellucci Md, Cynthia L. Bartus Md Mar 2020

Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica, Diana A. Rivers Do, Kirsten S. Bellucci Md, Cynthia L. Bartus Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Self-Resolving Uncombable Hair-Like Syndrome, Kristina M. Lim Do, Andrea Zaenglein Md, Richard Mcclain Md Mar 2020

Self-Resolving Uncombable Hair-Like Syndrome, Kristina M. Lim Do, Andrea Zaenglein Md, Richard Mcclain Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Patient With Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm And Cmml, Marc T. Mitton Do, Joshua M. Levin Md Mar 2020

Patient With Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm And Cmml, Marc T. Mitton Do, Joshua M. Levin Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-Like Acute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Megan Jones-Sheets Do, Tanya Ermolovich Do, Hina Sheikh Mar 2020

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-Like Acute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Megan Jones-Sheets Do, Tanya Ermolovich Do, Hina Sheikh

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Remarks About The Study On Infection-Associated Relapses In Children With Nephrotic Syndrome: A Short-Term Outcome Study, Akbar Shoukat Ali, Raheel Allana, Rahim Jandani Mar 2020

Remarks About The Study On Infection-Associated Relapses In Children With Nephrotic Syndrome: A Short-Term Outcome Study, Akbar Shoukat Ali, Raheel Allana, Rahim Jandani

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.