- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Bone health and treatments
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Genital Health and Disease
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Bone Metabolism and Diseases
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
Indus Hospital
2021-2024
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
2023
Health Net
2021-2023
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
2011-2022
Creative Commons
2022
Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital
2020
Catholic Medical Center
2019
Mercy Catholic Medical Center
2019
Aga Khan University
2017
University of Malakand
2016
Abstract Some people remain healthier throughout life than others but the underlying reasons are poorly understood. Here we hypothesize this advantage is attributable in part to optimal immune resilience (IR), defined as capacity preserve and/or rapidly restore functions that promote disease resistance (immunocompetence) and control inflammation infectious diseases well other causes of inflammatory stress. We gauge IR levels with two distinct peripheral blood metrics quantify balance between...
Rising incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer can be reduced by effective vaccination. Saudi Food Drug Administration approved prophylactic HPV vaccine in 2010 for females 11-26 years.To determine the awareness infection, its health sequel attitude barriers to acceptance young women Arabia. Dynamics influencing decision patients parents regarding vaccination were assessed foster strategically focused interventions.All Family Medicine department, King Faisal...
A prospective cohort study was conducted at the Indus Hospital Karachi, Pakistan between March and June 2020 to estimate in-hospital mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients its determinants. total of 170 adult were enrolled all-cause found be 39% (67/170). Most non-survivors above 60 years age (64%) while gender distribution quite similar in both groups (males: 77% vs 78%). (80.6%) came with peripheral oxygen saturation less than 93% 95% them had critical disease on arrival. Use...
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The purpose of this study was to determine prognostic significance age and race as independent variables see role at the onset breast carcinoma. A retrospective conducted African American white women with cancer treated SUNY-Health Science Center Brooklyn Kings County Hospital from 1983 1993. objective analyze differences in patterns disease onset, related factors. total 738 patients were analyzed for race-adjusted comparison stage, grade, disease-free survival, median survival. Age time...
Background Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis. reached high levels in the Saudi population, but there is conflicting evidence both and worldwide, regarding existence a correlation between these low vitamin reduced BMD (bone mineral density), or Objective The objective this study was primarily determine whether osteoporosis population. We aimed investigate insufficiency would translate higher prevalence osteoporosis, bone density. Materials methods This...
T he Osteoporosis Working Group of KingFaisal Specialist Hospital and Reserch Centre (KFSHRC) met on a number occasions, to review
To study the demographics and quality of life Transgenders men who have sex with (MSM) infected Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).A Cross sectional conducted from 2019 to 2021 in Indus Hospital Karachi. A 30 minutes interview was among HIV positive homosexual participants.Out 100 patients enrolled 58% were transgender, 39% uneducated, 76% not supported financially by family, 20% reported hospital misconduct, 50% commercial workers 64% had anxiety. Our results also showed that increasing...
Summary A prospective cohort study was conducted at the Indus Hospital Karachi, Pakistan between March and June 2020 to describe determinants of mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. 186 adult patients were enrolled all-cause found be 36% (67/186). Those who died older more likely males (p<0.05). Temperature respiratory rate higher non-survivors while Oxygen saturation lower Serum CRP, D-dimer IL-6 SpO2 on admission Non-survivors had SOFA CURB-65 scores thrombocytopenia,...
The aim of this study is to assess attitudes, beliefs, and behavior towards seasonal influenza vaccination for children among parents in Saudi Arabia correlate parental demographic characteristics with hesitancy.This a cross-sectional conducted the Family Medicine clinics linked tertiary referral hospital Riyadh. Inclusion criteria were: being parent, having child aged six months 14 years whom following at that hospital, living Arabia. Parent Attitudes about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) survey...
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach for promoting and monitoring responsible antimicrobial use globally. We conducted prospective point prevalence survey of utilization among hospitalized adult patients during September 2021. The instrument was adapted from the WHO methodology surveys, it at Indus Hospital Health Network, Karachi. Among 300 admitted patients, 55% were males mean age 44 (±18) years. At least 67% received one agent most common indication surgical prophylaxis...
5059 Background: Epothilones comprise a new class of microtubule stabilizing agents, and sagopilone is novel, fully synthetic epothilone that has shown significant activity against broad range tumor models. Methods: Chemotherapy-naïve metastatic CRPC patients received 16 mg/m 2 IV over 3 hours every 21 days prednisone 5 mg PO BID. The primary efficacy evaluation was based on PSA decline (≥50% reduction confirmed at least 28 apart). Simon 2-Stage design required responders among the first 13...
T he Osteoporosis Working Group of KingFaisal Specialist Hospital and Reserch Centre (KFSHRC) met on a number occasions, to review
e12551 Background: Breast cancer is the leading diagnosed in women Saudi Arabia, accounting for 25% of all cancers women. The mammogram screening program at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) only structured country. KFSHRC provides primary care services a catchment population 30,000 patients. This covers above age 40 within this population. Methods: A retrospective review electronic paper records were reviewed mammograms done between January 2002- 2012. Summary...
Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) allows spontaneous breathing throughout the cycle. It increases venous return and cardiac index, which will significantly improve organ perfusion. This is important in septic shock patients to prevent extrathoracic system failure secondary poor Benefits of APRV with cardiovascular changes are noticed acute lung injury respiratory distress syndrome. not well established whether applying survival outcome for patients. The primary use restores...
Introduction: Though there is no scientific proof, some physicians and medical staff believe in association or influences of the zodiac signs on health.It was quite interesting to note that Kudva et al. from India found few definite attributable dental morphological traits health specific sun numerology.Salib UK describes distribution suicide by hanging appeared significantly higher those with a birth sign Virgo lowest Sagittarius Scorpio.Aim: The aim our study evaluate if are any...