Sham Kumar

ORCID: 0000-0003-3046-9259
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  • Analytical chemistry methods development
  • Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders
  • Poisoning and overdose treatments
  • Heavy metals in environment
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
  • Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
  • Blood groups and transfusion
  • Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis
  • Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Trace Elements in Health
  • Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
  • Fungal Infections and Studies
  • Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Corneal Surgery and Treatments
  • Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Vanadium and Halogenation Chemistry
  • Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
  • Blood donation and transfusion practices

Dow University of Health Sciences
2020-2023

Civil Hospital Karachi
2017-2021

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
2016-2021

Institute of Medical Sciences
2021

Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
2021

Aga Khan University Hospital
2021

Vellore Institute of Technology University
2018

University of Sindh
2009-2012

National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry
2009-2012

Introduction This study aimed to the effectiveness of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) as initial step for thalassemia/hemoglobinopathy carrier identification in contrast conventional complete blood count (CBC)-first approach. Materials and methods multicenter was conducted four hospitals South Central India from July 2021 December 2022, enrolling 6,549 antenatal women. Complete HPLC tests beta-thalassemia trait common variants were performed. Cost-effectiveness efficacy three...

10.3389/frhem.2025.1461498 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Hematology 2025-03-17

Introduction Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) complicates 25% of type II diabetes mellitus. It has a profound impact on diabetes-related morbidity and worsens the quality life. Both pregabalin duloxetine may be indicated for PDPN. In this study, efficacy was compared in patients with Methods single-centre open-label study conducted mellitus diagnosed Patients were randomized to receive 60 mg/daily or 300 pregabalin. Pain scores recorded using visual analogue scale (VAS) day 0,...

10.7759/cureus.5293 article EN Cureus 2019-07-31

Abstract A simple and rapid microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) of selenium (Se) from medicinal plants was investigated using different concentrations nitric acid hydrochloric acid, sample mass, heating time, microwave energy, plant particle size. The optimization strategy carried out multivariate methodologies. Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry used to determine Se. accuracy the optimized procedure evaluated by certified reference materials with values for Se a digestion (MD)...

10.1093/jaoac/93.2.694 article EN Journal of AOAC International 2010-04-01

To study and analyze the reasons for not performing laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery in Pakistan.This is a retrospective observational review of patients who presented LASIK during January 2014 to September 2016 at Hashmanis Hospital refractive facility Karachi, Pakistan.A total 6005 eyes 3512 surgery. Out these, 1795 (29.9%) 899 (25.6%) were rejected. The most common cause was found be increased risk postoperative ectasia seen 534 (29.75%) eyes. In 275 (15.32%) eyes,...

10.7759/cureus.1391 article EN Cureus 2017-06-25

Introduction Alternative medicine during treatment is often used to make the quality of life (QoL) better. Women with early-stage breast cancer, particularly ones who possess lower QoL, are more prone opt for complementary medicine. This study aims explore effects exerted by intravenous vitamin C (IVC) on symptoms and adverse events associated cancer treatment. Methods single-center, parallel-group, single-blind interventional was conducted in oncology ward a tertiary care hospital Pakistan....

10.7759/cureus.14867 article EN Cureus 2021-05-06

The World Health Organization guidelines did not make a recommendation on use of remdesivir based disease severity. Little is known regarding effectiveness in critically ill coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) patients. This has led to state dilemma for doctors leaving them skeptical whether they should continue recommend the drug or not.A systematic search adhering preferred reporting items reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) was conducted from inception until February 20, 2020. Electronic...

10.3947/ic.2021.0060 article EN cc-by-nc Infection and Chemotherapy 2021-01-01

Background Alcohol poisoning is a serious issue in both the developed and developing countries.Illicit alcohol commonly called as moonshine or bootleg whereas Pakistan it ordinarily known tharra, kuppi, desi sharab, daroo.This mainly prepared by fermenting mash of sugar cane pulp clay pot up to near 100% alcohol, however, may contain impurities many toxic materials.The awareness basic knowledge methanol quite scarce our society due cultural aspects.The goal study identify clinical factors...

10.29052/ijehsr.v4.i4.2016.53-58 article EN cc-by INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDORSING HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH (IJEHSR) 2016-12-01
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