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Novel Immunotherapy Treatments: The Adverse Effects Of Nivolumab., Angela Magdaleno Do, Wael Hanna Md Oct 2017

Novel Immunotherapy Treatments: The Adverse Effects Of Nivolumab., Angela Magdaleno Do, Wael Hanna Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Bilateral Abducens Palsy Secondary To Metastatic Breast Cancer., Paul Secheresiu Do, Yehia Y. Mishriki Md Oct 2017

Bilateral Abducens Palsy Secondary To Metastatic Breast Cancer., Paul Secheresiu Do, Yehia Y. Mishriki Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Seemingly Innocuous Headache Heralding Onset Of Rare Autoimmune Disorder., Thomas Quinn Do, Noor Salam Md Oct 2017

A Seemingly Innocuous Headache Heralding Onset Of Rare Autoimmune Disorder., Thomas Quinn Do, Noor Salam Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Ppi Induced Hypomagnesemic Hypoparathyroidism Leading To Posterio Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome., Anam Malik Md, Shannon Davis Do, Yehia Y. Mishriki Md Oct 2017

Ppi Induced Hypomagnesemic Hypoparathyroidism Leading To Posterio Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome., Anam Malik Md, Shannon Davis Do, Yehia Y. Mishriki Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Refractory Primary Angiitis Of The Central Nervous System., Anam Malik Md, Samer Bolis Do, Susan Kim Md Oct 2017

A Case Of Refractory Primary Angiitis Of The Central Nervous System., Anam Malik Md, Samer Bolis Do, Susan Kim Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Ampa-R Antibody Positive Autoimmune Encephalitis: An Under Recognized Cause Of Acute Mental Status Changes., Joseph Moran Do, George Prousi Md, Stacey Smith Md, Facp Oct 2017

Ampa-R Antibody Positive Autoimmune Encephalitis: An Under Recognized Cause Of Acute Mental Status Changes., Joseph Moran Do, George Prousi Md, Stacey Smith Md, Facp

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Encephalopathy Secondary To Aggressive Cd5+ Dlbcl Versus Herpes Zoster Encephalitis., Kathryn Kass Md Oct 2017

Encephalopathy Secondary To Aggressive Cd5+ Dlbcl Versus Herpes Zoster Encephalitis., Kathryn Kass Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Sick Sinus Syndrome And Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy., Sagar Vadhar Do, Benjamin Sanchez Md Oct 2017

Sick Sinus Syndrome And Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy., Sagar Vadhar Do, Benjamin Sanchez Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


The Opioid Crisis., Jennifer Stephens Do Oct 2017

The Opioid Crisis., Jennifer Stephens Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Duodenal Varices: A Rare Cause Of Gastrointestinal Bleeding., Anam Malik Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Eric Nellis Md, Hiral N. Shah Md Oct 2017

Duodenal Varices: A Rare Cause Of Gastrointestinal Bleeding., Anam Malik Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Eric Nellis Md, Hiral N. Shah Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Role Of 68ga-Dodatate Pet/Ct In Staging And Management Of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Management - A Case Series Report., Abdul Aleem Mbbs, Patrick Hickey Do, Shashin Shah Md, Hiral N. Shah Md Oct 2017

Role Of 68ga-Dodatate Pet/Ct In Staging And Management Of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Management - A Case Series Report., Abdul Aleem Mbbs, Patrick Hickey Do, Shashin Shah Md, Hiral N. Shah Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


No Gastrointestinal Bleed Too Obscure: A Case Series Report Of Small Bowel Phlebectasias., Abdul Aleem Md, Anam Malik Md, Patrick Hickey Do, Anastasia Shnitser Md Oct 2017

No Gastrointestinal Bleed Too Obscure: A Case Series Report Of Small Bowel Phlebectasias., Abdul Aleem Md, Anam Malik Md, Patrick Hickey Do, Anastasia Shnitser Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Initial Experience Of A Community Gastroenterology Practice With Ultra-Slim Colonoscopy: A Case Series., Rajesh Essrani Md, Patrick Hickey Do, Hiral N. Shah Md, Paola Blanco Md Oct 2017

Initial Experience Of A Community Gastroenterology Practice With Ultra-Slim Colonoscopy: A Case Series., Rajesh Essrani Md, Patrick Hickey Do, Hiral N. Shah Md, Paola Blanco Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Black Esophagus With Superimposed Candida In A Patient With B Cell Lymphoma: A Case Study., Christopher Lenivy Do, Patrick Hickey Do, Adam Peyton Do Oct 2017

Black Esophagus With Superimposed Candida In A Patient With B Cell Lymphoma: A Case Study., Christopher Lenivy Do, Patrick Hickey Do, Adam Peyton Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Rare Presentation Of Hsv Type 2 Hepatitis., Jahangir Khan Md, Anam Malik Md, Sandhya Venkataraman Do, Hina A. Sheikh, Amy Slenker Md Oct 2017

A Rare Presentation Of Hsv Type 2 Hepatitis., Jahangir Khan Md, Anam Malik Md, Sandhya Venkataraman Do, Hina A. Sheikh, Amy Slenker Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Resveratrol Increases Cathelicidin Expression And Offers A Novel Approach To Combat Staph Aureus Invasion., Shivtaj Mann Do, Kyle Kreitman Do Oct 2017

Resveratrol Increases Cathelicidin Expression And Offers A Novel Approach To Combat Staph Aureus Invasion., Shivtaj Mann Do, Kyle Kreitman Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Sarcoidosis Mimicking Multiple Myeloma., Gabriela Firak Do, Sehris Khawaja Do Mar 2017

Sarcoidosis Mimicking Multiple Myeloma., Gabriela Firak Do, Sehris Khawaja Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


An Over-The-Counter Treatment For Diarrhea Leading To Euphoria And Fatal Arrhythmia., Angela Magdaleno, Michael Sumner Do, Travis Magdaleno Md, Justin L. Guthier Do, Apurva Vyas Md Mar 2017

An Over-The-Counter Treatment For Diarrhea Leading To Euphoria And Fatal Arrhythmia., Angela Magdaleno, Michael Sumner Do, Travis Magdaleno Md, Justin L. Guthier Do, Apurva Vyas Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.


Frequency Of Worsening Liver Function In Severe Dengue Hepatitis Patients Receiving Paracetamol: A Retrospective Analysis Of Hospital Data., Ahsan Ali Syed, Faisal Aslam, Haris Hakeem, Faraz Siddiqui, Noreen Nasir Mar 2017

Frequency Of Worsening Liver Function In Severe Dengue Hepatitis Patients Receiving Paracetamol: A Retrospective Analysis Of Hospital Data., Ahsan Ali Syed, Faisal Aslam, Haris Hakeem, Faraz Siddiqui, Noreen Nasir

Department of Medicine

Objective: To determine the frequency of worsening liver function among hospital in-patients with severe dengue hepatitis receiving paracetamol.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised records of dengue patients with severe hepatitis who received paracetamol for control of fever between June 2007 and December 2014. Alanine aminotransferase at baseline and following paracetamol administration was noted, as well as dosage and duration of paracetamol, along with participants' demographic details. Frequency of patients who developed worsening or improvement of alanine aminotransferase was also noted. SPSS 19 was used for data analysis. …


Barriers And Perceptions Regarding Code Status Discussion With Families Of Critically Ill Patients In A Tertiary Care Hospital Of A Developing Country: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ahsan A. Syed, Aysha Almas, Quratulain Naeem, Umer F. Malik, M. Tariq Feb 2017

Barriers And Perceptions Regarding Code Status Discussion With Families Of Critically Ill Patients In A Tertiary Care Hospital Of A Developing Country: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ahsan A. Syed, Aysha Almas, Quratulain Naeem, Umer F. Malik, M. Tariq

Department of Medicine

Background: In Asian societies including Pakistan, a complex background of illiteracy, different familial dynamics, lack of patient’s autonomy, religious beliefs, and financial constraints give new dimensions to code status discussion. Barriers faced by physicians during code status discussion in these societies are largely unknown.
Aim: To determine the barriers and perceptions in discussion of code status by physicians.
Design: Questionnaire-based cross-sectional study.
Setting and participants: This study was conducted in the Department of Medicine of The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 134 physicians who had discussed at least five code statuses in their lifetime were included. …


Importance Of Physical Activity In Women, Minaz Mawani Jan 2017

Importance Of Physical Activity In Women, Minaz Mawani

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.