Zahra Ahmed

ORCID: 0000-0003-3712-5125
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Research Areas
  • Child and Animal Learning Development
  • Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
  • Climate Change and Health Impacts
  • Tracheal and airway disorders
  • Healthcare cost, quality, practices
  • Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
  • Anesthesia and Pain Management
  • Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
  • Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
  • Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
  • Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
  • Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
  • Diversity and Career in Medicine
  • Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
  • Effects of Radiation Exposure
  • Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications
  • Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
  • Science, Research, and Medicine
  • Urological Disorders and Treatments
  • Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
  • Renal cell carcinoma treatment
  • Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research

University College London
2021-2025

Google (United Kingdom)
2024

DeepMind (United Kingdom)
2024

Faculty (United Kingdom)
2024

Aga Khan University
2023-2024

University of Southampton
2023

Alexandria University
2022

Automated radiology report generation has the potential to improve patient care and reduce workload of radiologists. However, path toward real-world adoption been stymied by challenge evaluating clinical quality artificial intelligence (AI)-generated reports. We build a state-of-the-art system for chest radiographs, called Flamingo-CXR, perform an expert evaluation AI-generated reports engaging panel board-certified observe wide distribution preferences across settings, with 56.1%...

10.1038/s41591-024-03302-1 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Nature Medicine 2024-11-07

Periorbital necrotising fasciitis is an extremely rare and life-threatening condition, often requiring complex reconstructive strategies. The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap a fasciocutaneous employed for cancer trauma reconstruction. We report the successful utilisation of ALT as single-stage operation reconstruction large tissue defect following extensive debridement orbital exenteration using elevator framework decision-making. elderly patient recovered quickly, provided suitable soft...

10.1136/bcr-2024-263746 article EN BMJ Case Reports 2025-02-01

Abstract Introduction Incisional hernias following renal transplantation are uncommon, occurring in approximately seven percent of patients. However, their occurrence can have devastating consequences including loss transplant, and negative Quality Life (QoL). Specialised management is required due to patient complexity coupled with ongoing immunosuppression. The aims this study describe the establishment a pathway for incisional transplant patients, evaluate outcomes impact on QoL. Methods...

10.1093/bjs/znaf042.059 article EN other-oa British journal of surgery 2025-03-01

BackgroundCurrently, one published study documented operative time (OT) as a predictor for postoperative outcomes in bilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstructions. No literature has investigated this unilateral DIEP flaps. We aimed to determine the relationship between OT, complications, unplanned reoperations (UR), and extended length-of-stay (eLOS).MethodsPatients who underwent elective reconstruction from 2018 2023 at tertiary centre London, United...

10.1016/j.bjps.2023.07.048 article EN cc-by Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023-07-26

The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction. One or two pedicles may be used. Our study first to compare unipedicled and bipedicled DIEP flaps on donor recipient site outcomes in same patient cohort.This a retrospective cohort comparing between 2019 2022.There were 98 patients, categorized differently site. groups unilateral (N = 52), bilateral 15), 31), 52) 46, including bipedicled). Bipedicled had 1.15 times greater odds of...

10.1097/gox.0000000000005089 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2023-06-01

Southgate et al. ’s (Southgate 2007 Psychol. Sci. 18, 587-92 (doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01944.x )) anticipatory-looking paradigm has presented exciting yet inconclusive evidence surrounding spontaneous mentalizing in autism. The present study aimed to develop this address alternative explanations for the lack of predictive eye movements on false-belief tasks by autistic adults. This was achieved through implementing a multi-trial design with matched true-belief conditions, and both high...

10.1098/rsos.231889 article EN cc-by Royal Society Open Science 2024-07-01

A fit man in his 60s presented with an infected Achilles tendon (AT) following two failed repairs for a traumatic rupture. Initial debridement of necrotic tissue resulted large soft defect requiring robust coverage. Following aggressive wound management, anterolateral thigh flap was elevated tensor fasciae latae (TFL) which triple-rolled to provide coverage and reconstruction.The remained healthy monitored flow coupler device. Initially, the foot placed plantarflexion before gradually...

10.1136/bcr-2023-258355 article EN BMJ Case Reports 2024-01-01

Background: Conscious sedation has both a sedative and an analgesic effect. Ketamine is increasingly popular choice for procedural conscious in paediatric day surgery. also cheaper than general anaesthetic. The objective of our study to investigate the number adverse events when using ketamine demonstrate its safety profile use surgery community setting infants. Methods: A single-centre, single surgeon, procedure 5-year longitudinal prospective review 904 infants undergoing elective day-care...

10.1097/io9.0000000000000012 article EN International Journal of Surgery Open 2024-01-23

Abstract Cell line experiments arguably remain the most used tool in preclinical cancer research, despite their limitations. With almost 95% drugs entering human trials failing, and up to 90% research failing before even being tested humans, we must shift pre-clinical paradigm. A range of silico, vitro, vivo ex approaches are gaining popularity, with aim potentially replacing cell use. However, cannot ignore plethora historical data from lines, nor write off future use– especially within...

10.1101/2024.03.20.585982 preprint EN cc-by bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) 2024-03-21

Surgical site infections (SSIs) significantly impact pediatric central nervous system tumor outcomes. We present our data of SSIs and their influence on outcomes brain patients treated between January 2011 till December 2022. This study utilized retrospective from patients' medical records. Chi-squared test was used for correlational analysis. Independent sample t-test equality means. Linear logistic regression done to review independent variables dependent variable. Survival analysis using...

10.1055/s-0044-1786002 article EN cc-by-nc-nd South Asian Journal of Cancer 2024-04-15

Background: The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap provides an effective and popular means for autologous breast reconstruction. However, with the complexity of pathway, environmental impact pathway has yet to be evaluated. Methods: A retrospective analysis 42 unilateral DIEPs at a single reconstructive center was performed. Process mapping life-cycle analyses were performed equipment, staff, patients, land. bottom-up approach adopted calculate carbon dioxide equivalent...

10.1097/gox.0000000000006374 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2024-12-01

Wilms Tumor (WT) is a highly curable cancer if treatment appropriate and timely. The outcomes prognostic factors in large low- middle-income country (LMIC) tertiary center were assessed to improve management enhance survival. Retrospective review of data all patients, 0–15 years diagnosed between 2010 2020 with WT. Kaplan Meier curves used for survival analysis, the chi-square test was multivariate analysis. Of 40 patients enrolled (median age: 38 months) cohort, 10 had metastatic disease....

10.1016/j.phoj.2023.12.003 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal 2023-12-01

Abstract Background : Some autistic individuals with good compensatory skills may circumvent diagnosis, but still struggle mentalizing. This missed or delayed identification can deprive them of the opportunity to receive necessary support and interventions. Thus, more sensitive assessment techniques are needed that not susceptible compensation. One such promising assessment, Southgate et al. (2007)'s anticipatory looking paradigm, has presented exciting yet inconclusive evidence surrounding...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-267044/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2021-03-18

Abstract Introduction The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction. One or two pedicles may be used. Our study first to compare unipedicled vs bipedicled DIEP flaps on donor site morbidity and outcomes in same set of patients. Methods A retrospective cohort comparing between 2019–2022 at our hospital. Results There were 98 patients, categorised differently based site. three groups unilateral (N=52), bilateral (N=15) unilateral,...

10.1093/bjs/znad101.030 article EN British journal of surgery 2023-05-01
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