Muhammad Abdur Rahman Afridi
A5054366479- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Lady Reading Hospital
2003-2024
Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre
2021
National Health and Medical Research Council
2021
Public Health Scotland
2021
Post Graduate Medical Institute
2014
BackgroundMany patients with COVID-19 have been treated plasma containing anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of convalescent therapy in admitted hospital COVID-19.MethodsThis randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial (Randomised Evaluation Therapy [RECOVERY]) is assessing several possible treatments hospitalised UK. The underway at 177 NHS hospitals from across Eligible consenting were randomly assigned (1:1) receive either usual care alone...
BackgroundAspirin has been proposed as a treatment for COVID-19 on the basis of its anti-thrombotic properties. We aimed to evaluate efficacy and safety aspirin in patients admitted hospital with COVID-19.MethodsIn this randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial, several possible treatments were compared usual care hospitalised COVID-19. The trial took place at 177 hospitals UK, two Indonesia, Nepal. Eligible consenting adults randomly allocated 1:1 ratio either standard plus 150 mg...
Tonsillectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure in pediatric patients for recurrent tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Despite its effectiveness, postoperative complications can impact recovery patient outcomes. Identifying the frequency nature of these aid optimising perioperative management reducing morbidity. Objective: This study aimed to determine following tonsillectomy. Methodology: A descriptive case series was conducted at Department ENT, Divisional Headquarter...
To evaluate the level of awareness diabetic patients about their disease; and to see association between different levels this knowledge metabolic control frequency complications in with diabetes mellitus.An observational analytical study.The study was conducted Department Medicine, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, from May 20, 2000 November 2000.A total number 100 patients, 35 males 65 females, 28 type-1 72 type-2 mellitus (DM) were included study. The ages...
NEW EMERGING PATTERN OF SENSITIVTIY SALMONELLA TYPHI: A SINGLE CENTRE EXPERIENCE. ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the current sensitivity patterns of Salmonella typhi in population Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Pakistan. Materials and methods: This descriptive observational study was conducted Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, total 388 blood culture proven salmonella patients were included study. All samples reported typhi. MDR-typhoid defined as resistance to three first-line antibiotics...
Objective: To determine the frequency of new-onset diabetes mellitus (NODM) in patients with COVID-19 a tertiary care hospital. Method: It was retrospective descriptive study carried out Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Pakistan from November 2021 to April 2022. All having new onset Diabetes Mellitus were identified among total 300 admitted hospital infection. Patients’ data including relevant investigations accessed through management information system (HMIS)....
Objective: To determine the endoscopic findings in liver cirrhosis patients presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Methodology: A descriptive observational study of 152 patients, either gender, having acute bleeding was conducted Department Medicine, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, from July 2020 to December 2020. Demographic details were noted and relevant investigations carried out. After resuscitation stabilization, all subjected endoscopy by a consultant gastroenterologist...
OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors affecting blood pressure (BP) control in adult hypertensive patients. METHODS: A total of 246 patients both genders, age 20 years and above were included this descriptive study conducted at Department Medicine, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from May 2019 to September 2019. Statistical analysis data was done with SPPS version 21; Chi-square (χ2) test applied using crosstab/correlation for association BP hypertension. P-value≤0.05 considered statistically...
To determine the association of different blood groups in patients with Dengue fever and their relationship severity illness.A hospital-based descriptive study was conducted Isolation Ward Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from March 2020 to September 2020. Patients were included study. The illness categorized as "Dengue (DF)", hemorrhagic (DHF)", shock syndrome (DSS)". patients' determined A, B, AB, O groups. All data recorded analyzed using SPSS® version 23. Chi-square (χ2) student t-test...
To compare Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) with Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) in highly suspected COVID-19 patients and to determine its diagnostic parameters.Hospital-based, descriptive/observational study. Place Duration of the Study: Department Medicine/COVID Complex, Medical Teaching Institution/Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, from October 2021 April 2022.A total 300 cases either gender admitted COVID Complex hospital, were included....