Taimur Saleem

..He received intrathecal amphotericin B, fluconazole and broad spectrum antibiotics when motile trophozoites on wet mount were observed. Again, the patient's condition did not improve and he died on the eighth day of admission...

..There is little agreement with regard to the best procedure (right hemicolectomy versus appendectomy) or the best surgical approach (laparoscopic versus laparotomy)...

..Although synovial cell sarcoma is a common tumor of the extremities, its occurrence in the thorax has been less frequently documented...

..Gallbladder perforation is a rare but life threatening event. We describe a case of gallbladder perforation encountered at initial presentation...

..To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding organ donation in a selected adult population in Pakistan...

..There is a need to reorganize and better delineate the exact functions of the IRBs in view of the dynamic changes in the realm of research so that they can function in a more efficient, judicious and effective fashion...

..Several medical journals have evaluated and endorsed the use of the h-index. However, it must be interpreted with all of its limitations in mind...

..This case represents a rare cause of infectious endocarditis that was successfully managed with medical treatment alone in a patient with the predisposing risk factor of a bicuspid aortic valve...

..A concerted liaison of various medical and social disciplines is imperative in this regard...

..Although right ventricular failure is a very rare presentation of thymic carcinoma, clinicians should be aware of this presentation to appreciate the complete clinical spectrum of presentation of this neoplasm...

..We aimed to ascertain the expectations of the geriatric patients from their physicians and the factors associated with patient satisfaction in this particular age bracket...

..This study aims to present an experience in the management and clinical features of 88 children presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) from Pakistan...

..To explore patient's perspectives and expectations from physicians with respect to breaking of bad news...

..This study was therefore undertaken to explore the various aspects of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the public towards gemstone therapeutics...

..To ascertain the knowledge, attitudes and practices of selected adult population in Pakistan regarding Dengue Fever...

..Ultimately, such a strategy may translate into better cost containment in resource-poor settings. Institution of ribavirin prophylaxis in selected patients also merits consideration...

..An open window thoracostomy was performed and the patient was discharged on standard dosage of cefixime and fusidic acid. Following this antibiotic regimen, he remained stable with complete resolution of the infection...

..Under cardiopulmonary bypass, bilateral open embolectomy was performed. Following surgical intervention, the patient made a remarkable recovery...

..Also, the issue of anticoagulation in these patients is challenging and requires further deliberation...

..We have described a case of an ectopic, supernumerary molar tooth in the maxillary antrum in a patient who initially presented with haemoptysis...

..To compare the clinical outcomes of a loading dose regimen of quinine with a uniform dose regimen in patients with severe falciparum malaria...

..Use of an alternative calcineurin inhibitor may provide a safer solution to minimize future morbidity in such patients...

..ACTH and Vigabatrin are actively investigated drugs in its treatment. This study describes the comparison of their efficacy in a large series of patients with infantile spasms from Pakistan...

..The occurrence of primary melanoma of the colon has, however, only been rarely reported. The optimum modus operandi for the management of primary colonic melanoma remains nebulous due to the limited number of reports in literature...

..There has been no recurrence at 2 years of follow up. Use of bleomycin sclerotherapy appears to be a safe and effective management strategy and obviates the need for primary surgery especially in extensive lymphangiomas...

..To ascertain knowledge, attitude and practices of medical students regarding needle stick injuries...

..Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of amyloidosis. Appropriate follow up is an important part of the long-term management of the disease...

..Miltefosine has the potential to be considered a first line therapy for visceral leishmaniasis in developing countries; however larger studies are warranted to validate the trends observed in this small case series...

..Massive postpartum hemorrhage is a life threatening obstetric emergency. In order to prevent the complications associated with this condition, an organized and step-wise management protocol should be immediately initiated...

..BPES must be considered an important differential diagnosis in patients presenting with blepharoptosis and blepharophimosis...

..This retrospective study was conducted to explore the clinical profile, outcomes and improvement in the symptoms and productivity resulting from treatment of allergic rhinitis in Pakistan...

..Focal nodular hyperplasia, a benign hepatic tumor, is usually asymptomatic. However, rarely the entity can cause symptoms, mandating intervention...

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..Parasitic diseases are a major public health problem in the tropical and sub tropical countries including the subcontinent region. We aimed to assess methods of Parasitology education in medical schools of Karachi Pakistan...