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Muhammad N, Gao Y, Iqbal F, Ahmad P, Ge R, Nishan U, Rahim A, Gonfa G, Ullah Z. Extraction of biocompatible hydroxyapatite from fish scales using novel approach of ionic liquid pretreatment. Sep Purif Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2016.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Iqbal F, Collins B, Thomas GP, Askari A, Tan E, Nicholls RJ, Vaizey CJ. Bilateral transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for chronic constipation. Colorectal Dis 2016; 18:173-8. [PMID: 26333152 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 07/03/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Chronic constipation is difficult to treat when symptoms are intractable. Colonic propulsion may be altered by distal neuromodulation but this is conventionally delivered percutaneously. Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation is noninvasive and cheap: this study aimed to assess its efficacy in chronic constipation. METHOD Eighteen patients (median age 46 years, 12 female) with chronic constipation were recruited consecutively. Conservative and behavioural therapy had failed to improve symptoms in all 18. Thirty minutes of daily bilateral transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation was administered by each patient at home for 6 weeks. The primary outcome measure was a change in the Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life (PAC-QoL) score. Change in Patient Assessment of Constipation Symptoms (PAC-SYM), weekly bowel frequency and visual analogue scale (VAS) score were also measured. RESULTS Fifteen patients (12 female) completed the trial. The PAC-QoL score improved significantly with treatment [pretreatment, median 2.95, interquartile range (IQR) 1.18; posttreatment, median 2.50, IQR 0.70; P = 0.047]. There was no change in PAC-SYM score (pretreatment, median 2.36, IQR 1.59; posttreatment, median 2.08, IQR 0.92; P = 0.53). Weekly stool frequency improved as did VAS score, but these did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.229 and 0.161). The PAC-QoL and PAC-SYM scores both improved in four (26%) patients. Two patients reported complete cure. There were no adverse events reported. CONCLUSION Bilateral transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation appears to be effective in a quarter of patients with chronic constipation. Carefully selected patients with less severe disease may benefit more. This requires further study.
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Aziz HS, Rasheed S, Khan RA, Rahim A, Nisar J, Shah SM, Iqbal F, Khan AR. Evaluation of electrical, dielectric and magnetic characteristics of Al–La doped nickel spinel ferrites. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra20981a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The paper reports the effects of lanthanum and aluminum ions, on the structural, electrical and magnetic properties of NiFe2O4 spinel ferrite nanoparticles.
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Adaba F, Uppara M, Iqbal F, Mallappa S, Vaizey CJ, Gabe SM, Warusavitarne J, Nightingale JMD. Chronic cholestasis in patients on parenteral nutrition: the influence of restoring bowel continuity after mesenteric infarction. Eur J Clin Nutr 2015; 70:189-93. [DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2015.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2015] [Revised: 07/18/2015] [Accepted: 07/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Razzaq F, Khosa T, Ahmad S, Hussain M, Saeed Z, Khan MA, Shaikh RS, Ali M, Iqbal F. Prevalence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in horses from Southern Punjab (Pakistan). Trop Biomed 2015; 32:233-239. [PMID: 26691251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The present study was designed to optimize a PCR-RFLP protocol for the molecular detection of Anaplasma sp. and to compare its prevalence in blood samples of equines from Southern Punjab (Pakistan) and to find out the risk factors involved in the spread of anaplasmosis. A total of 210 blood samples were collected from equines from 2 sampling sites (Dera Ghazi Khan and Khanewal districts). Data on the animals' characteristics (age, species and gender) were collected through survey. PCR amplified the 577bp product specific for 16S rRNA gene of Anaplasma spp. in 9 blood samples (4.3% of total), [Dera Ghazi Khan (N = 3) and Khanewal (N = 6)]. These Anaplasma spp. positive blood samples were used for PCR amplification using A. phagocytophilum specific primers and parasite was detected in all of them. Also it was revealed that the characteristics of the animals i.e. age, gender, species had no significant association with the presence of Anaplasma sp. Hematological parameters remained unaffected while lymphocyte count was significantly lowered in A. phagocytophilum positive samples.
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Saeed S, Jahangir M, Fatima M, Shaikh RS, Khattak RM, Ali M, Iqbal F. PCR based detection of Theileria lestoquardi in apparently healthy sheep and goats from two districts in Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa (Pakistan). Trop Biomed 2015; 32:225-232. [PMID: 26691250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The present study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Theileria lestoquardi from two districts of Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa (Kohat and Peshawar) in Pakistan and also to report the risk factors associated with the spread of ovine theileriosis. A total of 165 blood samples were collected from sheep (N = 44) and goats (N = 121) from randomly selected herds. Data on the characteristics of animals and the herds were collected through questionnaires. Five (3%) out of total 165 samples produced 730 base pairs DNA fragment, through PCR amplification of 18S SSU rRNA gene, specific for T. lestoquardi. All positive samples were from district Kohat while samples from Peshawar were found negative for this parasite. Statistical analysis indicated a significant association (P = 0.005) between sampling site and prevalence of T. lestoquardi. It was observed that presence of tick on the ruminant (P = 0.0007) and the dogs associated with the herd (P = 0.001) were highly significant risk factor for the spread of ovine theileriosis. It was also observed that mixed herds (containing both sheep and goats) were more prone to the parasite. We have concluded that PCR is a sensitive and reliable diagnostic tool for detection of T. lestoquardi in blood samples of small ruminants and can be used for the prophylactic screening and treatment of this blood parasite in order to increase the live stock production in Pakistan.
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Bailey MA, Aggarwal R, Bridge KI, Griffin KJ, Iqbal F, Phoenix F, Purdell-Lewis J, Thomas T, Johnson AB, Ariëns RAS, Scott DJA, Ajjan RA. Aspirin therapy is associated with less compact fibrin networks and enhanced fibrinolysis in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Thromb Haemost 2015; 13:795-801. [PMID: 25660763 DOI: 10.1111/jth.12872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Thrombotic changes in fibrin networks contribute to increased cardiovascular risk in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Given that aspirin modulates the fibrin network, we aimed to determine if aspirin therapy is associated with changes in ex-vivo fibrin clot characteristics in AAA patients and also conducted an exploratory analysis of 5-year mortality in these individuals. METHODS We recruited 145 male patients, divided into controls (aortic diameter < 3 cm, n = 49), AAA not taking aspirin (AAA-Asp, n = 50) and AAA on 75 mg day(-1) aspirin (AAA+Asp, n = 46), matched for aneurysm size. Characteristics of clots made from plasma and plasma-purified fibrinogen were investigated using turbidimetric analysis, permeation studies, and confocal and electron microscopy. Plasma fibrinogen, D-dimer and inflammatory marker levels were also measured. RESULTS Maximum absorbance (MA) of plasma clots from controls was lower than that of AAA patients not on aspirin (AAA-Asp) at 0.30 ± 0.01 and 0.38 ± 0.02 au, respectively (P = 0.002), whereas aspirin-treated subjects had MA similar to controls (0.31 ± 0.02 P = 0.9). Plasma clot lysis time displayed an identical pattern at 482 ± 15, 597 ± 24 and 517 ± 27 s for control, AAA-Asp and AAA+Asp (P = 0.001 and P = 0.8). The lysis time of clots made from purified fibrinogen of AAA-Asp was longer than that of AAA+Asp patients (756 ± 47 and 592 ± 52 s, respectively; P = 0.041). Permeation studies and confocal and electron microscopy showed increased clot density in AAA-Asp compared with the AAA+Asp group. Mortality in AAA-Asp and AAA+Asp was similar, despite increased cardiovascular risk in the latter group, and both exhibited higher mortality than controls. CONCLUSION Aspirin improves fibrin clot characteristics in patients with AAA, which may have important clinical implications.
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Chishimba L, Iqbal F, Kasule A, Joynson A, Williams J, Argawal S, Hussain I. P163 Accuracy Of Inflammatory Markers To Distinguish Between Pneumonia And Pulmonary Embolism In Acute Settings. Thorax 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206260.292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Zahra K, Khan MA, Iqbal F. Oral supplementation of Ocimum basilicum has the potential to improves the locomotory, exploratory, anxiolytic behavior and learning in adult male albino mice. Neurol Sci 2014; 36:73-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10072-014-1913-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2014] [Accepted: 07/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Iqbal F, Schifter M, Coleman HG. Oral presentation of histoplasmosis in an immunocompetent patient: a diagnostic challenge. Aust Dent J 2014; 59:386-8. [DOI: 10.1111/adj.12187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2013] [Accepted: 10/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Gillani Q, Ali M, Iqbal F. CGP 35348, GABA B receptor antagonist, has a potential to improve neuromuscular coordination and spatial learning in albino mouse following neonatal brain damage. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:295215. [PMID: 24804211 PMCID: PMC3997133 DOI: 10.1155/2014/295215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2014] [Revised: 03/04/2014] [Accepted: 03/10/2014] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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To study the effect of CGP 35348 on learning and memory in albino mice following hypoxia ischemia insult, 10 days old albino mice were subjected to right common carotid artery ligation followed by 8% hypoxia for 25 minutes. Following brain damage, mice were fed on normal rodent diet till they were 13 week old. At this time point, mice were divided into two groups. Group 1 received saline and group 2 intrapertoneally CGP 35348 (1 mg/mL solvent/Kg body weight) for 12 days. A battery of tests used to assess long term neurofunction (Morris water maze, Rota rod and open field) along with brain infarct measurement. Overall CGP 35348 has improved the motor function in male and female albino mice but effects were more pronounced in female albino mice. In open field, CGP 35348 treated female albino mice had demonstrated poor exploratory behavior. During Morris water maze test, gender specific effects were observed as CGP 35348 had improved spatial learning and memory and swimming speed in male albino mice but had no effect in female albino mice following hypoxia ischemia encephalopathy (HIE). We concluded that GABAB receptor antagonists CGP 35348 can be used to improve gender based spatial memory.
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Mills C, Iqbal F, Crickmore H, Govoni V, Webb A, Cruickshank J. P6.6 A DOUBLE BLIND, RANDOMISED TRIAL INVESTIGATING IF ARTERIAL STIFFNESS CAN BE REDUCED INDEPENDENTLY OF BLOOD PRESSURE IN PARTICIPANTS WITH OR AT RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES. Artery Res 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.artres.2014.09.157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Owen D, Iqbal F, Pollock B, Link M, Stien K, Garces Y, Brown P, Foote R. Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Head and Neck Malignancies. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.1225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Greenstein A, Witherspoon R, Iqbal F, Coleman H. Hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis to the maxilla: a rare case. Aust Dent J 2013; 58:373-5. [DOI: 10.1111/adj.12083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2012] [Revised: 11/30/2012] [Accepted: 12/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Govoni V, Casagrande M, Iqbal F, Cruickshank K. P2.26 ASSESSING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CARDIO-ANKLE VASCULAR INDEX (CAVI) AND ITS PWV FOR ARTERIAL FUNCTION – ARM-LEG DIFFERENCES AND REPEATABILITY. Artery Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.artres.2013.10.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Iqbal F, Khattak RM, Ozubek S, Khattak MNK, Rasul A, Aktas M. Application of the Reverse Line Blot Assay for the Molecular Detection of Theileria and Babesia sp. in Sheep and Goat Blood Samples from Pakistan. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 2013; 8:289-95. [PMID: 23914243 PMCID: PMC3724155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2012] [Accepted: 02/20/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The present study was designed to detect the presence of tick-borne parasites (Theileria and Babesia spp.) in 196 blood samples collected from apparently healthy sheep and goats from two provinces, Punjab and Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa, in Pakistan. METHODS Reverse line blot (RLB) assay was applied for the parasitic detection by the amplification of hypervariable V4 region of the 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene. A membrane with covalently linked generic and species specific oligonucleotide probes was used for the hybridization of amplified PCR products. RESULTS Parasites were detected in 16% of the ruminant blood samples under study. Two Theileria species, T. lestoquardi and T. ovis, were identified in samples. 25, of the total 32, infected animals were from Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa. CONCLUSION Sheep were more prone to tick borne haemoprotozans as 81% infected samples were sheep as compared to 19% goats (P > 0.001). Risk factor analysis revealed that male (P = 0.03), animals infested by ticks (P = 0.03) and herd composed of sheep only (P = 0.001) were more infected by blood parasites.
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Sarhan A, Iqbal F, Dedicoat M, Hussain S, Bowley DM. Giant psoas abscess eroding into the colon: an unusual presentation of Pott's disease. Colorectal Dis 2012; 14:e790-1. [PMID: 22339818 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.02996.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Khattak RM, Rabib M, Khan Z, Ishaq M, Hameed H, Taqddus A, Faryal M, Durranis S, Gillani QUA, Allahyar R, Shaikh RS, Khan MA, Ali M, Iqbal F. A comparison of two different techniques for the detection of blood parasite, Theileria annulata, in cattle from two districts in Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa Province (Pakistan). Parasite 2012; 19:91-5. [PMID: 22314246 PMCID: PMC3671426 DOI: 10.1051/parasite/2012191091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The present study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Theileria annulata in large ruminants from two districts, Peshawar and Kohat, in Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa (Pakistan). Blood samples were collected from 95 cattle. Data on the characteristics of animals and herds were collected through questionnaires. No significant risk factors were found associated with the spread of tropical theileriosis in the study area. Two different parasite detection techniques, PCR amplification and screening of Giemsa stained slides, were compared and it was found that PCR amplification is a more sensitive tool (33.7% parasite detection), as compared to smear scanning (5.2% parasite detection) for the detection of Theileria annulata. 32 out of 95 animals, from both districts, produced the 721-bp fragment specific for Theileria annulata.
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Iqbal F, Fatima M, Shahnawaz S, Naeem M, Shaikh R, Ali M, Shaikh A, Aktas M, Ali M. A study on the determination of risk factors associated with babesiosis and prevalence of Babesia sp., by PCR amplification, in small ruminants from Southern Punjab (Pakistan). Parasite 2011; 18:229-34. [PMID: 21894263 PMCID: PMC3671477 DOI: 10.1051/parasite/2011183229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Babesiosis is a parasitic infection due to the multiplication of tick borne parasite, Babesia sp., in erythrocytes of host, which includes a wide variety of vertebrates including small ruminants causing decreased livestock output and hence economic losses. The objective of the present study was to establish a PCR based method for the detection of Babesia sp. in small ruminant population in Southern Punjab and to determine the risk factors involve in the spread of babesiosis. A total of 107 blood samples were collected from 40 sheep and 67 goats in seven districts of Southern Punjab from randomly selected herds. Data on the characteristics of the animals and the herd were collected through questionnaires. 36 blood samples (34% of total) produced the DNA fragment specific for 18S rRNA gene of Babesia sp., by PCR amplification, of which 20 were sheep and 16 were goats. Samples from all seven district contained Babesia positive samples and prevalence varied between 18 to 68%. It was observed that male animals (P = 0.009) and young animals under one year of age (P = 0.01) were more prone to the parasite. It was observed that herds consist of more than 15 animals (P = 0.007), composed of mixed species of small ruminants (P = 0.022), associated with dogs (P = 0.003) and dogs having ticks on their bodies (P = 0.011) were among the major risk factors for the spread of babesiosis in small ruminants.
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Vlad RM, Sixel K, Kosowan S, Hart M, Iqbal F, El-Mallah M, Vandermeer A. SU-E-I-20: Megavoltage and Kilovoltage Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Image Guidance for Lung Radiotherapy. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3611593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Bodamer OA, Iqbal F, Muhl A, Hung C, Prayer D, Ratschmann R, Item BC. LOW CREATININE: THE DIAGNOSTIC CLUE FOR A TREATABLE NEUROLOGIC DISORDER. Neurology 2009; 72:854-5. [DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000343955.66292.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Iqbal F, Dubey A, Schroeder G, Malkoske K, Bews J, Cho P, Drachenberg D, Chowdhury A. 136 Acute morbidity following permanent radio-iodine seed implant for localized prostate cancer. Radiother Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(06)80877-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Iqbal F, Michaelson J, Thaler L, Rubin J, Roman J, Nanes MS. Declining bone mass in men with chronic pulmonary disease: contribution of glucocorticoid treatment, body mass index, and gonadal function. Chest 1999; 116:1616-24. [PMID: 10593785 DOI: 10.1378/chest.116.6.1616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Men with chronic lung disease (CLD) are at risk for osteoporosis, but the relative contributions of their chronic pulmonary disease, glucocorticoid therapy, and other factors toward loss of bone has not been established. Understanding the relative importance of these factors would assist in selecting patients for bone densitometry screening and in policy decisions regarding Medicare reimbursement. OBJECTIVE To identify patients with CLD who are most likely to benefit from bone densitometry screening based on clinical and biochemical measures. DESIGN Cross-sectional medical survey. PATIENTS Patients with CLD who were treated with either oral, inhaled, or no glucocorticoid therapy. A control group without lung disease was recruited from the same clinic population. MEASUREMENTS Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was obtained for each group, and the association between bone mass and clinical variables, glucocorticoid use, gonadal hormones, and biochemical markers of bone metabolism was determined. RESULTS Osteoporosis (a T score < -2.5 at the hip or spine) was five times as likely in patients with CLD as in control subjects. Although the prevalence of osteoporosis was higher (ninefold) after chronic glucocorticoid therapy, patients with CLD who had never been treated with glucocorticoids had a substantial (fourfold) risk of osteoporosis. Chronic inhaled glucocorticoid therapy offered no protection from bone loss compared to treatment with oral glucocorticoids. Of the clinical and biochemical measures that were obtained, bone mass was weakly correlated with body mass index (BMI), serum estradiol-17beta, and N-telopeptide, but not with testosterone, alkaline phosphatase, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase, or osteocalcin. CONCLUSION Patients with CLD should be considered for bone densitometry screening regardless of glucocorticoid use. Those patients with a low BMI and/or decreased serum estradiol-17beta comprise a subgroup with increased risk for osteoporosis.
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Iqbal F. In hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation--analysis of 188 CPRs. J PAK MED ASSOC 1994; 44:190-3. [PMID: 7996666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Of 188 patients with cardiac arrest, who received cardiopulmonary resuscitation over a period of 13 months, 34 (18%) survived to leave the hospital. Most cardiac arrests (36%) occurred at the age of 60-69 years. Majority of CPRs were performed in the accident and emergency (31%), coronary care unit (28%) and acute medical wards (21%). Most common cause (48%) was myocardial infarction. Poor outcome was associated with initial rhythm of asystole. These figures suggest that the incidence of successful outcome for CPRs in hospital has not changed significantly over the past twenty-five years.
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