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Foreign Body In The Esophagus: A Review, Omer Ashraf
Foreign Body In The Esophagus: A Review, Omer Ashraf
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Foreign body in the esophagus is a common emergency presentation. The approach towards a patient with a foreign body in the esophagus comprises a thorough history and systematic examination followed by relevant investigations. However, there is considerable debate over the most appropriate treatment option for such patients. This review aims to develop a comprehensive approach towards patients presenting with foreign body ingestion by developing clinical practice guidelines. These guidelines address not only the initial evaluation of the patient but also the various management alternatives and their advantages, limitations and applicability in various scenarios, based upon a review of the literature.
The Burden Of Anxiety And Depression Among Patients With Chronic Rheumatologic Disorders At A Tertiary Care Hospital Clinic In Karachi, Pakistan, Abdul Waheed, Kamran Hameed, Abdul Moiz Khan, Junaid Ali Syed, Ahmed Iqbal Mirza
The Burden Of Anxiety And Depression Among Patients With Chronic Rheumatologic Disorders At A Tertiary Care Hospital Clinic In Karachi, Pakistan, Abdul Waheed, Kamran Hameed, Abdul Moiz Khan, Junaid Ali Syed, Ahmed Iqbal Mirza
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Objectives: To study the burden of anxiety and depression as a comorbid among patients of chronic rheumatological disorders and to investigate possible determinants of depression and anxiety.Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted at the rheumatology clinic of The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) Karachi, Pakistan. With convenient sampling, 111 patients who fulfilled inclusion/exclusion criteria were screened for anxiety and depression with help of Aga Khan University Anxiety and Depression Scale (AKUADS). The data was entered and analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (Version 10.0).Results: The population consisted mainly of middle aged (mean age 41) females (80.2%). The most …
Dilemma Of Cancer Screening In Pakistan, Hassan Khan, Mohammad Irfanulhaq Khawaja, Muhammad Rizwanulhaq Khawaja
Dilemma Of Cancer Screening In Pakistan, Hassan Khan, Mohammad Irfanulhaq Khawaja, Muhammad Rizwanulhaq Khawaja
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In the scenario of limited resources for implementation of screening programmes in Pakistan, the only practical option for early detection is through mass education about cancers, their risk factors, screening modalities and presentation symptoms.
Hemoptysis, A Developing World Perspective, Omer Ashraf
Hemoptysis, A Developing World Perspective, Omer Ashraf
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Background: Hemoptysis is a significant clinical presentation in respiratory medicine. Often a life threatening emergency, it mandates prompt assessment and intervention. Various investigations and management protocols are proposed globally, to advocate a standardized approach towards patients presenting with hemoptysis. It is the etiology, however, that has been known to influence clinical outcome and prognosis. With marked contrast in geographical patterns of pulmonary pathologies, etiological agents for hemoptysis vary over the world. Studies in West, usually demonstrate neoplastic and non-granulomatous causes to be the leading agents for hemoptysis. The diagnostic accuracy of various investigations and efficacy of management alternatives has been …