A5085962635- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Global Health and Surgery
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Brain Metastases and Treatment
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Brain Tumor Detection and Classification
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- MicroRNA in disease regulation
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
Aga Khan University Hospital
2016-2025
Aga Khan University
2012-2025
Aga Khan University
2023
University Medical Center
2023
The Northwest School
2023
Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi
2005-2022
Bridge University
2021
Queen's University
2021
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
2017-2021
Henry Ford Health System
1997-2021
Introduction Initiated in June 2019, this collaborative effort involved 15 public and private sector hospitals Pakistan. The primary objective was to enhance the capacity for pediatric neuro-oncology (PNO) care, supported by a My Child Matters/Foundation S grant. Methods We aimed establish operate Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards (MTBs) on national scale, covering 76% of population (185.7 million people). In response COVID-19 pandemic, MTBs transitioned videoconferencing. Fifteen with...
Gender disparities are prevalent in the neurosurgical field, particularly for female trainees, despite growing demand neurosurgeons. The situation is bleaker low-and middle-income countries, where gender among trainees have not been evaluated. We aimed to gauge differences opportunities and perceptions of neurosurgery training Pakistan by comparing responses between males females. A nationwide web-based survey was conducted Pakistan, covering 22 College Physicians Surgeons (CPSP) accredited...
In this study we implemented the "flipped classroom" model to enhance active learning in medical students taking neurosciences module at Aga Khan University, Karachi.Ninety eight undergraduate participated study. The was conducted from January till March 2017. Study material provided form of video lecture and reading for non-face face sitting, while time spent on activities such as case solving, group discussions, quizzes consolidate under supervision faculty. To ensure deeper learning, used...
Shortage of neurosurgeons in Pakistan, one per 720,000 people, stems from a lack trainees. Therefore, it is vital to assess the training experience, career opportunities, and satisfaction levels neurosurgical trainees Pakistan. A nationwide survey was conducted, covering 22 CPSP-accredited neurosurgery programs Convenience sampling utilized with pilot tested questionnaire responses were analyzed using STATA 15. The response rate 98% (120/122) 70.8% male mean age 30.4 ± 4.1 years. Training...
Background: Pediatric ependymomas account for 6-10% of cases and are the third most prevalent brain tumor in children. They difficult to treat, with a 10-year survival rate 64%. These tumors arise various parts Central Nervous system, mainstays treatment surgery radiotherapy. Even after meticulous treatment, recurrence rates significant, reaching 50% 5 years. Given scarcity local outcome data, study tertiary care hospitals Pakistan intends collect data on demographics, spectrum, outcomes...
Advancements in surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy have improved survival for brain tumor patients, increasing the risk of second primary tumors (SPTs) among long-term survivors. This study examines types risks SPTs patients presenting at a tertiary care hospital. single-center, retrospective explored occurrences following as extra neural tumors. A total 41 were included analyzed with histologically confirmed between 1st January 2000 31st December 2020. The SPTs, primarily female...
Primary malignant melanoma is an extremely rare pathology that can occur anywhere in the brain and spinal cord. Patients often present with symptoms like of tumors. This similarity inability to make a definitive diagnosis from radiological imaging alone it challenging diagnosis. Gross total resection accepted mainstay treatment, while histopathological biopsy confirm A young gentleman who was otherwise healthy presented neck pain right-sided weakness. Magnetic resonance revealed extra-axial...
Brain tumors represent a significant burden, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where access to neuroimaging techniques is often limited. Conventional MRI machines are expensive bulky, posing challenge the diagnosis treatment of brain LMICs. However, an emerging technology, ultra-low field magnetic resonance imaging (pULF-MRI), has potential address this limitation. This study aimed evaluate feasibility effectiveness post-contrast enhancement pULF-MRI scanner for tumor...
OBJECTIVE Epilepsy surgery is underutilized globally due to patient and/or caregiver reluctance and neurologist knowledge gaps. In Pakistan, the treatment gap 70%–94% for medically refractory epilepsy (MRE). This study assessed practices of neurologists patients identify barriers adequate provision in Pakistan. METHODS The authors conducted a cross-sectional consisting two surveys. One survey was designed their caregivers. medical records diagnosed with at authors’ hospital between July 2018...