A5101942808- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Metastasis and carcinoma case studies
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Global Health Care Issues
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
National Institute of Health
2021-2024
Fauji Fertilizer (Pakistan)
2023-2024
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
2024
University College London
2024
GIFT University
2024
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
2024
Ayub Medical College
2024
Mayo Clinic
2020-2023
Mayo Hospital
2023
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
2022
Medical literature does not have clear consensus on inter-rater reliability of PS assessment by different oncology health care professionals (HCPs) although it plays an important role in treatment decision and prognosis for patients. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Karnofsky performance status (KPS) scores are commonly used this purpose HCPs around the world. This study was conducted to find variability or similarities among HCPs. A survey based four hypothetical clinical scenarios...
The objective of the current study was to define and compare rates textbook outcomes (TO) among patients undergoing colorectal, lung, esophagus, liver, pancreatic surgery for cancer at U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) ranked hospitals.Medicare Inpatient Standard Analytic Files 2013-2015 were utilized examine relationship TO USNWR hospital ratings following esophageal, pancreatic, liver cancer. defined as no postoperative surgical complications, prolonged length stay, readmission within 90...
Breast cancer one of the most common global health issues is influenced significantly by estrogen and progesterone signaling, with treatments often centered on endocrine-based regimens that include modulators. Historically, a wide range illnesses ailments have been treated medicinal herbs. The Rutaceae family’s Citrus limon contains plethora therapeutically valuable phytoconstituents: sugar, polyphenols, pectin, polysaccharides, monoterpenes. peels exhibit biological activities like...
This study investigates the microbiological quality and safety of raw mutton meat sold in various retail shops Multan, Pakistan. Meat, a critical protein source, is highly susceptible to microbial contamination, leading spoilage foodborne illnesses. A total 270 samples, comprising 108 samples (breast shank) 162 environmental swabs from butcher equipment, were collected 18 outlets. The load, expressed log 10 CFU/g ± standard deviation, revealed significant contamination both equipment....
Abstract Background and Objective Financial hardship occurring as a result of cancer treatment has been termed financial toxicity is an established side effect the treatment. We investigated risk among patients undergoing surgery for gastrointestinal cancers. Methods All uninsured privately insured who underwent were identified from National Inpatient Sample. Publicly available government data used estimate income, food expenditure, average maximum out‐of‐pocket expenditure. Risk was defined...
Few data are available regarding the management and outcomes among patients with sarcomatoid hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) due to its rarity.Patients diagnosed HCC from 2004 through 2015 were identified in National Cancer Data Base. Overall survival (OS) was calculated versus conventional using a 1:3 propensity score matching based on sex, age, American Joint Committee (AJCC) stage of disease.The final analytic cohort included 104 312 HCC. Patients more often had larger median tumor size...
Introduction . Pakistani population has a very rich anthrogeneological background with waves of migration from neighboring regions. Incidence rates breast and ovarian cancer in Pakistan are on such rapid rise that it is necessary to check the contributory factors, genetic nongenetic. An insight into prevalence data emphasizes formulation BRCA1 BRCA2 database for population. Method In this study conducted by authors, diagnosed cases both sporadic inherited female was gathered after performing...
Abstract Background Little data regarding the selection of nonsurgical therapies for localized intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) are available. Methods A cohort nonsurgically managed patients with American Joint Commission on Cancer clinical stage I/II ICC in United States from 2004 to 2013 were identified National Database. Overall survival (OS) was compared according treatment options (radiofrequency ablation [RFA] vs chemoradiotherapy) using propensity‐score matching. Results Among...
Context.— Nuclear protein in testis (NUT) carcinoma is an aggressive defined by NUTM1 gene rearrangement. Diagnostic challenges include morphologic overlap with poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, small thoracic SMARCA4-deficient undifferentiated tumor, and other round blue tumors. Objective.— To comprehensively study the immunohistochemistry (IHC) features of a large cohort NUT carcinomas. Design.— Fifty-seven cases were identified from 2012–2022, including 38...
Abstract Background Despite the popularity of U.S. News and World Report (USNWR) hospital rankings among general public, relationship between actual patient outcomes for major cancers remains poorly investigated. Methods Medicare Inpatient Standard Analytic Files were queried from 2013–2015 to assess postoperative expenditures patients undergoing surgery colorectal, lung, esophageal, pancreatic, liver cancer at hospitals ranked in top‐50 USNWR vs below 50. Results Among 94 599 patients, 13...
Abstract Background Second opinion review of pathology cases can identify diagnostic errors that impact patient care. Objective We sought out to determine discrepancy rates and clinical reassess our policy on all second cases. Methods All over 1 year (2018) were retrospectively reviewed for discrepancy, multiple pathologist clinicopathologic features via chart slide review. Cases categorized as no significant discordance, major discordance without management change with change. Results Among...