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  1. Article: Pattern of Abuse in Children With Behavioral Disorders Presenting to a Tertiary Care Hospital in Peshawar.

    Muhammad, Amir / Wajid, Khawaja Kamran / Alia, Bibi / Munir, Rabiya / Bahadur, Muneeba Jan / Matloob, Uswa

    Cureus

    2021  Volume 13, Issue 12, Page(s) e20379

    Abstract: Objective To determine the different types of child abuse and its association with behavioral disorders in children presenting to a tertiary care hospital. Materials and methods One hundred abused Pakistani children, of both genders, were included. ... ...

    Abstract Objective To determine the different types of child abuse and its association with behavioral disorders in children presenting to a tertiary care hospital. Materials and methods One hundred abused Pakistani children, of both genders, were included. Children with cerebral palsy, a neurodegenerative disorder, chronic illness, chronic liver disease, congenital heart disease, chronic renal failure, and parents who refused to become part of the study were excluded. Descriptive statistics were calculated. The chi-square test was applied to compare the pattern of abuse among various types of behavioral disorders. P≤0.05 was considered significant. Results The mean age of the study was 10.38±2.64 years. The total number of males was 51 (51%); the rest (49; 49%) were females. The most common behavioral disorder was functional disorder (n=59, 59%) followed by depression (n=26, 26%). The most frequent abuse was physical (n=87, 87%) followed by verbal (n=7, 7%) and the least was sexual (n=6, 6%). There was no statistically significant association between type of behavioral disorder and type of abuse in children (P=0.162). Conclusion The most common type of child abuse among children with behavioral disorders is physical abuse followed by verbal. The type of behavioral disorder is not associated with a specific type of child abuse.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.20379
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  2. Article: Hypertonic saline for severe symptomatic hyponatraemia: real-world findings from the UK.

    Arshad, Muhammad Fahad / Iqbal, Ahmed / Weeks, James / Fonseca, Ines / Munir, Alia / Bennet, William

    Endocrine connections

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 5

    Abstract: Objective: To evaluate 'real-world' safety and efficacy of the European Society of Endocrinology guidelines for the treatment of severe symptomatic hyponatraemia using hypertonic saline (HTS).: Design: Retrospective, observational, cohort study, ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To evaluate 'real-world' safety and efficacy of the European Society of Endocrinology guidelines for the treatment of severe symptomatic hyponatraemia using hypertonic saline (HTS).
    Design: Retrospective, observational, cohort study, examining the use of HTS for severe symptomatic hyponatraemia at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals between 2017 and 2020.
    Methods: Patients were identified from pharmacy records and demographic, clinical, and treatment data extracted.
    Results: Out of 112 patients (females:males = 61:51), the mean age ± s.d. was 66.3± 16.0 years and mean pre-treatment serum sodium ± s.d. was 113.8 ± 6.4 mmol/L. Overall, overcorrection rates at 24 and 48 h (>10 and >18 mmol/L) were 44.9 and 19.6%, respectively, while 19.6% of patients were treated for overcorrection. Above-target rise in sodium (>5 mmol/L) after first and second boluses was noted in 22.6 and 34.6% of patients, respectively. In-hospital and 12-month mortality was 7.1 and 18.7%, respectively, with no cases of osmotic demyelination. The mean venous blood gas (VBG) sodium was 1.9 mmol/L lower than paired serum sodium (n = 36) (113.6 ± 6.6 vs 115.7 ± 7.8 mmol/L).
    Conclusion: We report real-world data demonstrating that a significant number of patients overcorrected using current guidelines. Also, several patients had above-target rise in sodium after one bolus of HTS, and sodium measurement should be considered before the second bolus unless ongoing severe symptoms persist. A point of care VBG sodium concentration was useful for this purpose. In addition to careful monitoring, a cautious but anticipatory overcorrection prevention strategy should be considered in the first 24 h.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2668428-7
    ISSN 2049-3614
    ISSN 2049-3614
    DOI 10.1530/EC-22-0007
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  3. Article ; Online: Neuroendocrine neoplasms: Consensus on a patient care pathway.

    Hooper, Jessica / Jervis, Nikie / Morgan, Lucy / Beckett, Vivienne / Hand, Philippa / Higgs, Kate / Munir, Alia / Prinn, Jenny / Pritchard, D Mark / Sarker, Debashis / Srirajaskanthan, Raj / Ellis, Catherine Bouvier

    Journal of neuroendocrinology

    2024  Volume 36, Issue 4, Page(s) e13380

    Abstract: People with neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) face a multitude of challenges, including delayed diagnosis, low awareness of the cancer among healthcare professionals and limited access to multidisciplinary care and expert centres. We have developed the ... ...

    Abstract People with neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) face a multitude of challenges, including delayed diagnosis, low awareness of the cancer among healthcare professionals and limited access to multidisciplinary care and expert centres. We have developed the first patient care pathway for people living with NENs in England to guide disease management and help overcome these barriers. The pathway was developed in two phases. First, a pragmatic review of the literature was conducted, which was used to develop a draft patient care pathway. Second, the draft pathway was then updated following semi-structured interviews with carefully selected expert stakeholders. After each phase, the pathway was discussed among a multidisciplinary, expert advisory group (which comprised the authors and the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust), who reached a consensus on the ideal care pathway. This article presents the outputs of this research. The pathway identified key barriers to care and highlighted how these may be addressed, with many of the findings relevant to the rest of the UK and international audiences. NENs are increasing in incidence and prevalence in England, compounding pre-existing inequities in diagnosis and disease management. Effective integration of this pathway within NHS England will help achieve optimal, equitable care provision for all people with NENs, and should be feasible within the existing expert multidisciplinary teams across the country.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Consensus ; Critical Pathways ; Neuroendocrine Tumors/diagnosis ; Neuroendocrine Tumors/epidemiology ; Neuroendocrine Tumors/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1007517-3
    ISSN 1365-2826 ; 0953-8194
    ISSN (online) 1365-2826
    ISSN 0953-8194
    DOI 10.1111/jne.13380
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  4. Article ; Online: Analysis of Pelvic Organ Prolapse-related Content on Pinterest.

    Pace, Lauren A / Herbert, Amber S / Munir, Alia / Malik, Rena D

    Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery

    2020  Volume 27, Issue 2, Page(s) e372–e376

    Abstract: Objectives: Our study is a cross-sectional, qualitative study analyzing pelvic organ prolapse-related content on Pinterest, a social media platform that also functions as a visual search engine. Primary outcomes assessed include quality, ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Our study is a cross-sectional, qualitative study analyzing pelvic organ prolapse-related content on Pinterest, a social media platform that also functions as a visual search engine. Primary outcomes assessed include quality, understandability, and actionability of content. Secondary outcomes include levels of misinformation and commercial bias. Our study further characterizes sources of prolapse content and treatment modalities discussed.
    Methods: A Pinterest search was conducted using the term "pelvic organ prolapse," analyzing the first 100 relevant results. We examined the publisher of each pin and the writer of linked content. Using validated tools including the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool and DISCERN criteria, we assessed understandability and actionability of content. We further compared content to professional guidelines for discussing and treating prolapse, evaluating for misinformation. We also evaluated for commercial bias and subjectively rated pin quality.
    Results: Of pins evaluated, low understandability was found in 16, low actionability in 30, and low-to-moderate quality in 69. The most common publisher of pins was health and wellness groups, and the most common writer of content was physical therapists. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is the treatment modality discussed most frequently on Pinterest.
    Conclusions: Pinterest content discussing pelvic organ prolapse shows good levels of understandability for patients at all levels of health literacy. However, the number of pins showing poor actionability raises concern that content may not encourage readers to take direct steps toward prolapse assessment and management. In all, a majority of prolapse-related content on Pinterest was of low-to-moderate quality.
    MeSH term(s) Consumer Health Information ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Health Literacy ; Humans ; Pelvic Organ Prolapse ; Self-Help Groups ; Social Media
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2542707-6
    ISSN 2154-4212 ; 2151-8378
    ISSN (online) 2154-4212
    ISSN 2151-8378
    DOI 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000940
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  5. Article: Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours.

    Hopper, Andrew D / Jalal, Mustafa / Munir, Alia

    Frontline gastroenterology

    2018  Volume 10, Issue 3, Page(s) 269–274

    Abstract: The incidence of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PNET) is rising mainly due to the increased use of cross-sectional imaging. Although many PNETs are asymptomatic and non-functioning, the overall 5-year survival is still less than 50%. In this article, ...

    Abstract The incidence of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PNET) is rising mainly due to the increased use of cross-sectional imaging. Although many PNETs are asymptomatic and non-functioning, the overall 5-year survival is still less than 50%. In this article, we review the advances in diagnosis, classification and staging of PNET that have evolved with the development of new cross-sectional imaging methods and biopsy techniques. With accurate classification, evidence-based, individualised prognostic outcomes and treatments are able to be given which are also discussed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-10-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2521857-8
    ISSN 2041-4137
    ISSN 2041-4137
    DOI 10.1136/flgastro-2018-101006
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  6. Article: Synthesis, characterization and biological investigation of zinc nanoparticles using Acacia modesta Wall. leaves.

    Ghauri, Hadsa / Zahra, Qandeel / Raza, Jamshaid / Muhammad Hammad, Rana / Farouk Elsadek, Mohamed / Almoajel, Alia / Abdel Gawwad, Mohamed Ragab / Aziz, Amir / Munir, Nida / Ullah, Hafiz / Ullah Khan, Rahat / Hayat, Shubana / Shireen, Farah

    Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

    2023  Volume 36, Issue 3(Special), Page(s) 981–987

    Abstract: The study aimed to synthesize zinc nanoparticles (Zn-NPs) using an aqueous extract derived from Acacia modesta Wall. leaves. Several characterization techniques were employed to confirm the successful formation of zinc nanoparticles. UV-visible ... ...

    Abstract The study aimed to synthesize zinc nanoparticles (Zn-NPs) using an aqueous extract derived from Acacia modesta Wall. leaves. Several characterization techniques were employed to confirm the successful formation of zinc nanoparticles. UV-visible spectrophotometry indicated a peak at 374 nm, validating the bioreduction process. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilized to analyze the morphology, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to determine particle size and shape, X-ray diffraction (XRD) for crystalline structure analysis, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) for elemental composition and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to identify functional groups. The synthesized Zn-NPs demonstrated remarkable antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli (95% inhibition) and moderate antifungal activity against Candida albicans (70% inhibition). In phytotoxicity tests, the Zn-NPs exhibited a 55% reduction in the growth of Lamina minor at the highest dilution (1000 µl). Based on these findings, the study concluded that the green-synthesized Zn-NPs hold great potential as effective antibiotics against pathogenic bacteria and could be utilized in various industrial and agricultural applications.
    MeSH term(s) Acacia ; Zinc ; Metal Nanoparticles ; Agriculture ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Escherichia coli ; Fabaceae
    Chemical Substances Zinc (J41CSQ7QDS) ; Anti-Bacterial Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-16
    Publishing country Pakistan
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 885131-1
    ISSN 1011-601X
    ISSN 1011-601X
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  7. Article ; Online: Evaluation of multidisciplinary team decisions in neuroendocrine neoplasms: Impact of expert centres.

    Zandee, Wouter T / Merola, Elettra / Poczkaj, Karolina / de Mestier, Louis / Klümpen, Heinz-Josef / Geboes, Karen / de Herder, Wouter W / Munir, Alia

    European journal of cancer care

    2022  Volume 31, Issue 6, Page(s) e13639

    Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the impact of multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings on the management of patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs).: Methods: All newly referred gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP)-NEN patients discussed from 1 April to 1 ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To evaluate the impact of multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings on the management of patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs).
    Methods: All newly referred gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP)-NEN patients discussed from 1 April to 1 October 2017 in the MDT of seven European expert centres were prospectively included. The impact on patients' management was defined as a change in diagnosis, grade, stage or treatment.
    Results: A total of 292 patients were included, mainly small intestinal (siNENs) (32%) and pancreatic NENs (28%), with distant metastases in 51%. Patients had received prior surgery in 43% of cases and prior medical treatment in 32%. A significant change occurred in 61% of NENs: 7% changes in diagnosis, 8% in grade and 16% in stage. The MDT recommended a new treatment for 51% of patients, mainly surgery (9%) or somatostatin analogues (20%). A significant change was most frequently observed in patients with Stage IV disease (hazard ratio [HR] 3.6, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.9-6.9 vs. Stage I) and G2 NENs (vs. G1, HR 2.1 95% CI: 1.2-3.8).
    Conclusion: NEN-dedicated MDT discussion in expert centres yields significant management changes in over 60% of patients and thus represents the gold standard for the management of these patients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Intestinal Neoplasms/therapy ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/therapy ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/pathology ; Neuroendocrine Tumors/therapy ; Disease-Free Survival ; Patient Care Team ; Stomach Neoplasms/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1303114-4
    ISSN 1365-2354 ; 0961-5423 ; 1360-5801
    ISSN (online) 1365-2354
    ISSN 0961-5423 ; 1360-5801
    DOI 10.1111/ecc.13639
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  8. Article ; Online: Barriers and Facilitators of Quality Family-Centered Communication in Pakistan.

    Graetz, Dylan / Ahmad, Alia / Raza, Muhammad Rafie / Hameed, Ambreen / Naheed, Asma / Najmi, Atoofa / Tul Quanita, Afia / Munir, Shabnam / Ferrara, Gia / Staples, Courtney / Rodriguez Galindo, Carlos / Hamid, Syed Ahmer / Jeha, Sima / Mack, Jennifer W

    JCO global oncology

    2023  Volume 9, Page(s) e2300178

    Abstract: Purpose: Communication is a fundamental aspect of patient- and family-centered care. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of evidence regarding pediatric cancer communication in low- and middle-income countries, where over 90% of all children with childhood ...

    Abstract Purpose: Communication is a fundamental aspect of patient- and family-centered care. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of evidence regarding pediatric cancer communication in low- and middle-income countries, where over 90% of all children with childhood cancer live. The purpose of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators of quality communication within two pediatric cancer centers in Pakistan.
    Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 multidisciplinary pediatric cancer clinicians and 18 caregivers of children with cancer at Children's Hospital of Lahore and Indus Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Interviews were conducted in English or Urdu, audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated to English. Two researchers coded each transcript using an inductively derived codebook. Thematic content analysis focused on barriers and facilitators of high-quality communication.
    Results: Pakistani clinicians and caregivers identified factors that affected the quality of patient-centered cancer communication. These included structural factors including setting, available interpreters, documentation, patient volume, teamwork, and financial support. Clinician-level communication barriers and facilitators included communication training, clinician distress/boundaries, and the ability to have recurrent conversations. Patient or family characteristics affecting communication included education, income status, primary language, and geography; the child's specific disease type; and relational elements such as social support, empowerment, and split decision makers. Participants identified existing or potential interventions related to each factor.
    Conclusion: Multilevel factors serve as either barriers or facilitators for pediatric cancer communication in Pakistan. Identification of these elements of communication is an essential step toward interventions aimed at improving patient- and family-centered care in resource limited settings.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Pakistan ; Qualitative Research ; Communication ; Caregivers ; Neoplasms/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2687-8941
    ISSN (online) 2687-8941
    DOI 10.1200/GO.23.00178
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  9. Article: Seroprevalence of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in cattle of Punjab, Pakistan and assessment of risk factors

    Anjum, Ahsan / Aslam, Asim / Akhtar, Raheela / Yaqub, Tahir / Naseer, Junaid / Mushtaq, Alia / Munir, Muhammad Asif / Khan, Azeem ullah

    Indian journal of animal research. 2021 Jan., v. 55, no. 1

    2021  

    Abstract: Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is an important infectious disease of respiratory system of cattle, caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies mycoides. A cross sectional study was conducted in Lahore, Kasur and Jhang districts of Punjab to ... ...

    Abstract Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is an important infectious disease of respiratory system of cattle, caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies mycoides. A cross sectional study was conducted in Lahore, Kasur and Jhang districts of Punjab to determine the prevalence of CBPP. A total of 560 serum samples were examined for the specific antibodies against M. mycoides subspecies mycoides, using a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Associated risk factors that were evaluated include age, gender and breed. In this study, the overall seroprevalence was 8.75%. The seroprevalence of CBPP in Lahore, Kasur and Jhang were 8.26, 8.20 and 10.06%, respectively, but no significance difference (P<0.05) was observed. Among the assessed potential predisposing factors, gender and breed were not significantly associated with the serological status of the animal (P>0.05), in which the age affected significantly the positivity to CBPP (P<0.05). The highest seropositivity was observed in animals of more than 7 years of age (32.08%) followed by in 4-7 years of age (8.16%) and lowest in animals of less than 4 years old (0.79%). This study confirms the presence of CBPP in the state which could be a threat to livestock export market and warrants the implementation of control measures to mitigate the economic losses associated with the disease.
    Keywords Mycoplasma mycoides ; animal research ; blood serum ; cattle ; contagious bovine pleuropneumonia ; cross-sectional studies ; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ; exports ; gender ; markets ; respiratory system ; risk assessment ; seroprevalence ; Pakistan
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-01
    Size p. 101-104.
    Publishing place Agricultural Research Communication Centre
    Document type Article
    Note NAL-AP-2-clean
    ISSN 0976-0555
    DOI 10.18805/ijar.B-1130
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  10. Article: Use of Potassium Fertilization to Ameliorate the Adverse Effects of Saline-sodic Stress Condition (ECw: SARw Levels) in Rice (Oryza Sativa L.)

    Munir, Alia / Shehzad, Muhammad Tahir / Qadir, Ayesha Abdul / Murtaza, Ghulam / Khalid, Hafiza Iqra

    Communications in soil science and plant analysis. 2019 Sept. 8, v. 50, no. 16

    2019  

    Abstract: Salt-affected soils expand around the world and become a critical handicap for high crop yield. Saline-sodic soil contributed a major portion in salt-affected soils. Such types of soils have a sizable amount of Na+ in nutrient medium and that reduce the ... ...

    Abstract Salt-affected soils expand around the world and become a critical handicap for high crop yield. Saline-sodic soil contributed a major portion in salt-affected soils. Such types of soils have a sizable amount of Na+ in nutrient medium and that reduce the K+ uptake in plants. A hydroponic experiment was performed to investigate the ameliorative effect of different doses of potassium fertilizer (K1 = 0.3, K2 = 0.6 and K3 = 1.2 mM L−1) on rice (Oryza sativa L.) under different ECw (6 dS m−1) and SARw [12 and 24 (mmol L−1)1/2] levels. Application of K+ at elevated levels under saline-sodic conditions improved the concentration of anti-oxidant enzymes, plant physiological, and biochemical attributes by improving the K+: Na+ ratio in plant tissues. Total phenolic content, total soluble protein, and soluble sugar content of rice plant were increased with an increase in potassium dose and saline-sodicity. Maximum K+: Na+ ratios, 4.13 and 2.0 were observed in shoot and root, respectively upon application of K+ at 1.2 mM L−1 in a solution having ECw: SARw level of 6: 12. This study suggested that application of potassium at elevated levels (1.2 mM L−1) has enhanced the rice growth by reducing the harmful effect of Na+ salts on plant physiology, biochemical attributes, and anti-oxidant enzymes under specific saline-sodic conditions.
    Keywords Oryza sativa ; adverse effects ; antioxidant enzymes ; crop yield ; fertilizer application ; hydroponics ; plant physiology ; plant tissues ; potassium ; potassium fertilizers ; rice ; roots ; saline sodic soils ; saline soils ; salts ; shoots ; sodium ; sugar content
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2019-0908
    Size p. 1975-1985.
    Publishing place Taylor & Francis
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 419718-5
    ISSN 1532-2416 ; 0010-3624
    ISSN (online) 1532-2416
    ISSN 0010-3624
    DOI 10.1080/00103624.2019.1648657
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