Syed‐Mohammed Jafri
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View article: How happy is healthy enough? Uncovering the happiness threshold for global non-communicable disease prevention
How happy is healthy enough? Uncovering the happiness threshold for global non-communicable disease prevention Open
Objectives To determine whether the relationship between subjective wellbeing (happiness) and premature mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is non-linear and to identify the happiness level at which population health gains are …
View article: Comparison of Conjunctival Transposition Flap Versus Conjunctival Autograft in Pterygium Recurrence
Comparison of Conjunctival Transposition Flap Versus Conjunctival Autograft in Pterygium Recurrence Open
Purpose: To compare outcomes of conjunctival transposition flap versus conjunctival autograft techniques in terms of recurrence following primary pterygium excision.Methodology: This randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Departm…
View article: Intestinal spirochetosis
Intestinal spirochetosis Open
View article: Managing pregnancy with long‐term parenteral nutrition: A case report and review of the literature
Managing pregnancy with long‐term parenteral nutrition: A case report and review of the literature Open
Parenteral nutrition (PN) is essential for patients with chronic intestinal failure but poses significant challenges during pregnancy because of increased nutrition needs and associated risks such as central line–associated bloodstream inf…
View article: Association of Dietary Intake with Autistic Characteristics among Children in Lahore
Association of Dietary Intake with Autistic Characteristics among Children in Lahore Open
Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is commonly diagnosed by the age of three. In Pakistan, there is a lack of data regarding the nutritional status of autistic children, who often experience dietary challenges. This study is the fi…
View article: Recurrence of autoimmune hepatitis cholestatic variant syndromes after liver transplantation affects graft and patient survival
Recurrence of autoimmune hepatitis cholestatic variant syndromes after liver transplantation affects graft and patient survival Open
View article: Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 Therapy Outcomes Following Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation: A Multicenter Experience
Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 Therapy Outcomes Following Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation: A Multicenter Experience Open
View article: A Rare Case of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Cholangitis
A Rare Case of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Cholangitis Open
View article: Is Age Really Just a Number? A Comparison of Outcomes in Intestinal Transplant Recipients <50 and ≥50 Years Old
Is Age Really Just a Number? A Comparison of Outcomes in Intestinal Transplant Recipients <50 and ≥50 Years Old Open
View article: Outcomes Following Graft Enterectomy After Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation: A Multicenter Analysis
Outcomes Following Graft Enterectomy After Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation: A Multicenter Analysis Open
View article: Impact of Immunosuppressive Therapy, Vaccination, and Monoclonal Antibody Use With Outcomes in Liver and Kidney Transplant Recipients With <scp>COVID</scp>‐19: A Retrospective Study
Impact of Immunosuppressive Therapy, Vaccination, and Monoclonal Antibody Use With Outcomes in Liver and Kidney Transplant Recipients With <span>COVID</span>‐19: A Retrospective Study Open
Background and Aim Patients who have undergone solid organ transplantation are at an elevated risk of severe coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) because of post‐transplantation immunosuppressive therapy. However, optimization of vaccination, mo…
View article: Immunomodulatory Potential of Melatonin in Immunosuppression: An in-vivo Study
Immunomodulatory Potential of Melatonin in Immunosuppression: An in-vivo Study Open
Melatonin, Immunomodulation, Rats, Interleukin-6, Acquired immunity, Cyclophosphamide.
View article: Pregnancy Management and Outcomes in a Small Bowel, Pancreas, and Liver Transplant Recipient: A Case Report and Literature Review
Pregnancy Management and Outcomes in a Small Bowel, Pancreas, and Liver Transplant Recipient: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
BACKGROUND Small bowel transplantation (SBT) is a rare but life-saving surgery. However, successful full-term pregnancies in individuals with SBT are exceedingly rare due to the nutritional and immunosuppression challenges this transplant …
View article: Sepsis during short bowel syndrome hospitalizations: Identifying trends, disparities, and clinical outcomes in the United States
Sepsis during short bowel syndrome hospitalizations: Identifying trends, disparities, and clinical outcomes in the United States Open
BACKGROUND Short bowel syndrome (SBS) hospitalizations are often complicated with sepsis. There is a significant paucity of data on adult SBS hospitalizations in the United States and across the globe. AIM To assess trends and outcomes of …
View article: Evolution of intestinal and multivisceral transplantation: A thirty-year United States perspective
Evolution of intestinal and multivisceral transplantation: A thirty-year United States perspective Open
Background: The field of intestinal transplantation has significantly changed since the report of the first successful transplant in 1988. This report seeks to describe the trends in intestinal transplantation utilization and outcomes over…
View article: Anthropometrics, body composition, sarcopenia, and frailty in intestinal transplantation: A literature review and commentary
Anthropometrics, body composition, sarcopenia, and frailty in intestinal transplantation: A literature review and commentary Open
Frailty and sarcopenia are increasingly incorporated in the evaluation of solid organ transplant candidates. There can be adverse outcomes both pre- and post-transplant amongst patients identified as frail. Nutritional deficiencies and chr…
View article: Falsely Elevated Tacrolimus (FK506) Trough Levels in a Liver Transplant Recipient
Falsely Elevated Tacrolimus (FK506) Trough Levels in a Liver Transplant Recipient Open
Antibody-conjugated magnetic immunoassay (ACMIA) for tacrolimus (FK506) may detect falsely elevated tacrolimus trough levels, a commonly underreported event. We report a case of falsely elevated whole-blood tacrolimus levels in a patient p…
View article: Transplant hepatology and diversity: A decade‐long analysis (2013–2022)
Transplant hepatology and diversity: A decade‐long analysis (2013–2022) Open
Diversity among physicians has been shown to positively impact patient care. Physicians from minority backgrounds are more likely to serve underserved communities and be involved in health disparities research. Efforts to increase the prop…
View article: Pulmonary Complications of Everolimus in Liver Transplant Patients: A 10-Year Experience
Pulmonary Complications of Everolimus in Liver Transplant Patients: A 10-Year Experience Open
View article: The First Collective Examination of Immunosuppressive Practices Among American Intestinal Transplant Centers
The First Collective Examination of Immunosuppressive Practices Among American Intestinal Transplant Centers Open
Background. Unlike other solid organs, no standardized treatment algorithms exist for intestinal transplantation (ITx). We established a consortium of American ITx centers to evaluate current practices. Methods. All American centers perfor…
View article: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Restoring Candidacy for Liver Transplant in Patients With Cirrhosis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Restoring Candidacy for Liver Transplant in Patients With Cirrhosis Open
Guidelines for preoperative workup for an orthotopic liver transplant often rule out patients with severe aortic stenosis as transplant candidates. This case illustrates the potential of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) as a b…
View article: A Comparative Study of Two Blended Learning Strategies: Team-Based Learning and Directed Self Learning During COVID-19 in Pakistan
A Comparative Study of Two Blended Learning Strategies: Team-Based Learning and Directed Self Learning During COVID-19 in Pakistan Open
Objective: This study aimed to compare two blended instructional approaches: Online plus Team-Based Learning (TBL) versus Online plus Directed Self Learning (DSL) by evaluating students' post-test assessment scores and their responses on a…
View article: Hepatitis C Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B Superimposed Infection, and the Emergence of an Acute Portal Vein Thrombosis: A Case Report
Hepatitis C Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B Superimposed Infection, and the Emergence of an Acute Portal Vein Thrombosis: A Case Report Open
View article: The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Patients: Initial Results of the Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Association’s International Survey
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Patients: Initial Results of the Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Association’s International Survey Open
INTRODUCTION The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak as a global public health emergency on January 30, 2020, and as a pandemic on March 11th of the same year. Worldwide, health systems had t…
View article: Risk factors and outcomes associated with recurrent autoimmune hepatitis following liver transplantation
Risk factors and outcomes associated with recurrent autoimmune hepatitis following liver transplantation Open
View article: Elevated liver enzymes portends a higher rate of complication and death in SARS-CoV-2
Elevated liver enzymes portends a higher rate of complication and death in SARS-CoV-2 Open
The findings from this study suggest that in patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, those with elevated and super elevated liver enzyme levels have significantly higher odds of hospital admittance, ICU admittance, intubation and d…
View article: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis Open
Goals: We aimed to assess outcomes of patients with liver cirrhosis who underwent therapeutic or diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to determine whether these patients had different outcomes relative to patien…
View article: 9 ELEVATED LIVER ENZYMES PORTENDS A HIGHER RATE OF COMPLICATIONS AND DEATH IN ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS 2 (SARS-COV-2)
9 ELEVATED LIVER ENZYMES PORTENDS A HIGHER RATE OF COMPLICATIONS AND DEATH IN ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS 2 (SARS-COV-2) Open
View article: Association of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with gallstone disease in the United States hospitalized patient population
Association of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with gallstone disease in the United States hospitalized patient population Open
NAFLD is more prevalent in women with GSD than men. The association between NAFLD and cholecystectomy/gallstones indicates that they may be risk factors for NAFLD.
View article: An Urban Center Experience Exploring Barriers to Adherence to Endoscopic Surveillance for Non-Dysplastic Barrett’s Esophagus
An Urban Center Experience Exploring Barriers to Adherence to Endoscopic Surveillance for Non-Dysplastic Barrett’s Esophagus Open
Background Data regarding barriers to Barrett's esophagus (BE) surveillance is limited. Studying an urban center population, we aimed to characterize non-dysplastic BE surveillance rates and identify health, racial, and socioeconomic dispa…