Taymmia Ejaz
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Lemierre Syndrome With Atypical Cardiological Involvement and Fatal Outcome
Lemierre Syndrome With Atypical Cardiological Involvement and Fatal Outcome Open
Lemierre syndrome, an uncommon but potentially fatal condition, begins in the throat, usually in the area surrounding the tonsils or pharynx, spreading to other parts of the body. Septic thrombophlebitis, marked by the blood clots in veins…
View article: Perceptions and use of evidence-based revision methods among undergraduate medical students
Perceptions and use of evidence-based revision methods among undergraduate medical students Open
Objectives: To assess awareness, perceptions and use related to evidence-based revision methods by undergraduate medical students. Method: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in three medical colleges of Rawalpindi-Islamaba…
View article: Clinical characteristics, outcome, and factors associated with mortality of pulmonary mucormycosis: a retrospective single-center study from Pakistan
Clinical characteristics, outcome, and factors associated with mortality of pulmonary mucormycosis: a retrospective single-center study from Pakistan Open
Introduction and objective: Pulmonary mucormycosis is a rare but rapidly progressive fatal disease. Limited data exist on the outcomes and factors associated with poor prognosis of pulmonary mucormycosis. The objective of this study was to…
View article: Association between long COVID and vaccination: A 12-month follow-up study in a low- to middle-income country
Association between long COVID and vaccination: A 12-month follow-up study in a low- to middle-income country Open
Objective There is a lack of estimates regarding the at-risk population associated with long COVID in Pakistan due to the absence of prospective longitudinal studies. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of long COVID and its assoc…
View article: Clinical outcomes and predictors of mortality in COVID-19 patients admitted to a High Dependency Unit in Pakistan-a cross-sectional study
Clinical outcomes and predictors of mortality in COVID-19 patients admitted to a High Dependency Unit in Pakistan-a cross-sectional study Open
Objective: To determine the outcomes and predictors of in-hospital mortality of patients admitted to high-dependency unit with coronavirus disease 2019 infection. Method: The retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in…
View article: Early Lactate Clearance as a Determinant of Survival in Patients with Sepsis: Findings from a Low-resource Country
Early Lactate Clearance as a Determinant of Survival in Patients with Sepsis: Findings from a Low-resource Country Open
Background Single lactate measurements have been reported to have prognostic significance, however, there is a lack of data in local literature from Pakistan. This study was done to determine prognostic role of lactate clearance in sepsis …
View article: COVID-19 infection among vaccinated and unvaccinated: Does it make any difference?
COVID-19 infection among vaccinated and unvaccinated: Does it make any difference? Open
Objective There is a probability that vaccination may lead to reduction in the severity and complications associated with COVID-19 infection among hospitalized patients. This study aimed to determine the characteristics, clinical profiles,…
View article: COVID-19 encephalopathy: an unusual presentation with new-onset seizure causing convulsive status epilepticus
COVID-19 encephalopathy: an unusual presentation with new-onset seizure causing convulsive status epilepticus Open
Although neurological manifestations such as headache and myalgias have been observed with COVID-19, presentation with more serious neurological illness is uncommon and rare. We report a case of a middle-aged woman who presented to the eme…
View article: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients Requiring Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in a Lower Middle-Income Country
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients Requiring Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in a Lower Middle-Income Country Open
Background COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requires intensive care, which is highly expensive in lower-income countries. Outcomes of COVID-19 patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation in Pakistan have n…
View article: Clinical Features and Outcomes of Acute Chlorine Gas Inhalation; a Brief Report.
Clinical Features and Outcomes of Acute Chlorine Gas Inhalation; a Brief Report. Open
The majority of patients presenting with acute chlorine gas exposure showed good clinical outcomes and rapid recovery, however, a high index of suspicion and vigilance should be maintained for complications such as pneumomediastinum and ac…
View article: Clinico-radiological and bronchoscopic predictors of microbiological yield in sputum negative tuberculosis in Pakistan
Clinico-radiological and bronchoscopic predictors of microbiological yield in sputum negative tuberculosis in Pakistan Open
To determine association of clinico-radiological factors and radiological activity with diagnostic yield in sputum-smear negative tuberculosis (TB). Prospective observational study in Military Hospital Rawalpindi from July to December 2018…
View article: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in accidental chlorine gas inhalational injury: case report and review of literature
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in accidental chlorine gas inhalational injury: case report and review of literature Open
A young man presented in emergency department with shortness of breath and cough after accidental inhalation of chlorine gas. Initial presentation was unremarkable; therefore, he was kept under observation for 8 hours and was later dischar…
View article: QT interval in patients receiving HCQ in SARS-CoV-2- A study on risk factors and correlation of baseline QTc with delta QTc in Pakistani population
QT interval in patients receiving HCQ in SARS-CoV-2- A study on risk factors and correlation of baseline QTc with delta QTc in Pakistani population Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Hydroxychloroquine(HCQ) use alone or in combination with Azithromycin (AZM) in SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with QTc prolongation and risk of arrhythmias. Objective…
View article: PATTERNS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE – MINERAL BONE DISEASE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AMONG THE PATIENTS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS
PATTERNS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE – MINERAL BONE DISEASE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AMONG THE PATIENTS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS Open
Objective: To determine the prevalence of patterns of CKD-MBD in dialysis patients at a tertiary care hospital and analyze its relationship with various socio demographic factors.
Study Design: Analytical cross sectional study.
Place and…
View article: Outcomes and Predictors of In-hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Acute Kidney Injury Patients: A Tertiary Care Center Experience
Outcomes and Predictors of In-hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Acute Kidney Injury Patients: A Tertiary Care Center Experience Open
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with high mortality and morbidity risk. Factors predictive of mortality can guide in early identification of high-risk patients and escalation of therapy to improve outcomes. There is a paucity of da…
View article: FREQUENCY OF ACTIVE AND LATENT PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY ASYMPTOMATIC YOUNG PATIENTS HAVING SUBTLE NON-SPECIFIC X RAY CHEST ABNORMALITIES
FREQUENCY OF ACTIVE AND LATENT PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY ASYMPTOMATIC YOUNG PATIENTS HAVING SUBTLE NON-SPECIFIC X RAY CHEST ABNORMALITIES Open
Objective: To determine the frequency of active and latent pulmonary tuberculosis in apparently healthy young patients having subtle nonspecific x-ray chest abnormalities picked up during medical fitness for foreign assignment. Study Desig…
View article: A rare case of H1N1 pdm09 infection with acute cerebellar syndrome – a case report
A rare case of H1N1 pdm09 infection with acute cerebellar syndrome – a case report Open
Background: Influenza A H1N1 pdm09-associated neurological complications are rare, particularly in adults. This case report highlights one of the uncommon presentations associated with H1N1 pdm09 infection. Case presentation: We present th…
View article: DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF GENEXPERT ASSAY AND COMPARISON WITH SMEAR AFB ON BRONCHIAL WASHINGS IN SPUTUM NEGATIVE SUSPECTED PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF GENEXPERT ASSAY AND COMPARISON WITH SMEAR AFB ON BRONCHIAL WASHINGS IN SPUTUM NEGATIVE SUSPECTED PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS Open
Objective: To determine diagnostic accuracy of GeneXpert Assay and compare it with smear microscopy for AFB in terms of sensitivity, specificity on bronchial washings/bronchoalveolar lavage samples in sputum smear negative suspected tuberc…
View article: The Influence of Operation Theater Environment on Patients' Perceptions During Awake Procedures: A Cross-sectional study
The Influence of Operation Theater Environment on Patients' Perceptions During Awake Procedures: A Cross-sectional study Open
The environment in the theatre can have an influence on the patient's anxiety levels. Counselling by surgeons, casual conversations in the theatre can help alleviate apprehensions of the patients.