Browsing by Author "Abdullah, M"

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    Confounders Effecting Quality of Life of COPD Patients in European Union: A Systematic Review
    (Ms. M. B. Mondal, 2024-03) Shahid, S; Tariq, Z; Asghar, O; Majeed, A; Amjad, U; Ali, W; Sarfaraz, A; Saeed, MA; Sabri, MS; Abdullah, M; Zaheer, A; Aamir, M; Rehman, T; Iqbal, A; Iqbal, MZ.
    Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a respiratory disease characterized by restriction in expiratory airflow. It is among one of the major causes of illness and death globally. COPD causes severe negative effects on physical and mental health. It has a drastic effect upon the health-related quality of life of patients. Numerous factors contribute towards morbidity of COPD that include smoking, obesity, air pollutants and comorbid conditions (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, infections). Aims and Objectives: The current systematic review was conducted with the aim to determine the health-related quality of life of COPD patients as well as the confounders of quality of life. Methodology: A systematic review was conducted of 22 studies. The electronic databases used to search the articles were Pubmed, Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, Web of Science. Total 1880 studies were found, out of which only 22 studies met the inclusion criteria. All the studies included are within 2017-2022. Patients met inclusion criteria have less than 70% FEV1/FVC ratio and diagnosis of patients was according to the GOLD staging system. Majority study design were observational, some were cross sectional, experimental and randomized clinical trials. Mean age of patients observed was 40-85 years. To assess the quality of life of COPD patient specific questionnaires has been used like SGRQ, CAT, CCQ, EQ-5D-5L. Results: Included studies shows that the quality of life of COPD is compromised physically as well as mentally. It is due to less physical activities, smoking habits, psychological issues, comorbidities like diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, arterial hypertension. Conclusion: All the studies concluded that COPD patients diagnosed on basis of GOLD criteria and their quality of life is assessed via disease specific questionnaires that majorly includes SGRQ, CAT, CCQ, EQ-5D-5L. And it shows that quality of life of COPD decreases overall. However, the major confounders of reduced quality of life in COPD patients were: Smoking, raised BMI, high cholesterol, Depression/ anxiety, traffic related air pollutants, malnutrition and co-morbid conditions such as hypertension, asthma, anemia and diabetes mellitus.
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    Determining the Role of Pharmacist in Cardiovascular Disease-Related Health Promotion and in Hypertension and Dyslipidemia Management: A Cross-Sectional Study in Lahore, Pakistan
    (Ms. M. B. Mondal, 2024-09) Razzaq, T; Hanif, R; Pervaiz, MH; Raza, SMA; Zia, S; Mahmood, M; Ahsan, MS; Ahmad, R; Abdullah, M; Riaz, W; Fayyaz, MH; Iqbal, MZ.
    Background: Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be the primary cause of morbidity and mortality. Conditions including dyslipidemia, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and stroke play a significant role in this regard. Community pharmacists are essential in promoting health, especially when controlling risk factors like dyslipidemia and hypertension. However, little is known about community pharmacists' involvement in these initiatives in Pakistan, especially in Lahore. Objective: This study aimed to determine how involved community pharmacists in Lahore are in CVD-related health promotion initiatives and to analyze how they manage hypertension and dyslipidemia. Methods: This study is cross-sectional research conducted from May to August 2024—a self-structured questionnaire validated by experts with a Cronbach's value of 0.7291 is utilized for this study. The sample size was 113, determined by the convenient sampling method. The questionnaire included demographics, participation in cardiovascular health promotion, hypertension care services, and dyslipidemia care services. SPSS version 26 was used for the statistical analysis Results: In a study of 113 community pharmacists in Lahore, 53.1% were from the age group of 26-35 years, and only 2% were over 45. The study assessed pharmacists' roles in cardiovascular health promotion and management of hypertension and dyslipidemia. Findings revealed that 61.1% of pharmacists consistently counsel patients on healthy lifestyles, while 43.4% regularly educate patients about potential adverse drug reactions. However, only 22.1% of pharmacies offered diagnostic tests for dyslipidemia. The study highlights pharmacists' critical yet varied involvement in cardiovascular disease prevention and management. Conclusion: In this study, improved behavior was seen by the pharmacists as most of them always provide services to promote health in CVD patients and management of hypertension and dyslipidemia.
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    Dietary energy intake, energy expenditure and activity pattern among selected rural and urban poor in Bangladesh.
    (1995-04-01) Abdullah, M; Ahmed, L; Rahman, M M
    Rural-urban and seasonal differences in energy balance were studied among selected free living subjects, chosen from the poor population groups in Bangladesh. Individual dietary energy intakes were estimated by a combination of 24 hours recall and weighing method. Time allocation to various occupational and non-occupational activities were recorded by observation and questioning, and energy expenditures were calculated by using FAO/WHO/UNU guidelines. The male working adults in both the population groups studied were found to be in negative energy balance in both the seasons observed. In Jan-Feb when employment opportunities for the rural poor were few all age and sex groups were in negative energy balance, and when employment opportunities improved during May-June the situation reversed except for the male working adults. In urban areas, on the other hand, all age and sex groups, except the male working adults were in positive energy balance in both the seasons. Rural children under 10 years, had significantly higher energy expenditure (P < 0.023) than their urban counterparts. Seasonal difference in energy expenditure among the rural male adults is quite high. In the urban group there was no such seasonal difference. Apparently very high rural-urban difference in energy expenditure of the male adults (18-30 y) in season 1 may be attributed to very high energy demanding activities in which the observed subjects in rural areas were engaged during this season. Compared to their urban counterparts rural male adults (18-30 yrs.) were found to be devoted significantly higher time in occupational and heavy household activities.
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    Ewing's sarcoma of maxilla--a case report.
    (1990-06-01) Amin, M N; Islam, K M; Ahmed, A N; Datta, P G; Amin, A S; Abdullah, M
    This paper reports the case of an adolescent girl who was admitted in the ENT ward, IPGMR in February '88 with the complaints of nasal obstruction, nasal discharge associated with progressive swelling of the right side of her face for 1 year. She had an operation at Chittagong Medical College Hospital 1 year back for some problem in the right side of the nose. No history of pain, nasal bleeding or visual disturbance were present. The nasal mass was mobile, insensitive and did not bleed on touch, but the facial swelling was red, soft and cystic. Clinically diagnosed as an Antral growth with Ethmoidal involvement. Radiologically revealed soft tissue swelling, obliteration of nasal fossa and opacification of sinuses. After surgical resection the facial mass was diagnosed as Ewing's sarcoma histopathologically. The patient needed radiotherapy but did not follow it.
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    Intraparotid metastatic papillary carcinoma
    (Mansa STM Publishers, 2025-02) Daud, M; Abdullah, M; Ibrar, M; Uzair, M; Ullah, W; Shah, T; Durrani, M.
    Intraparotid metastasis from papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is an exceptionally rare occurrence, posing significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This case report discusses a 41-year-old female presenting with a hard, fixed mass in the left parotid region, diagnosed as metastatic PTC, over a decade after thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy. Through clinical examination, imaging, and histopathological analysis, the diagnosis was confirmed. The patient underwent surgical intervention, followed by adjuvant therapy. This case highlights the importance of sustained surveillance in thyroid cancer patients and emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary management strategies to optimize outcomes.
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    Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in different captive wild animals
    (Open Science Publishers LLP, 2024-01) Lingayat, SS; Shafi, TA; Naikwade, BS.; Sakhare, MP; Siddiqui, MF; Suryawansh, PR; Syed, Am; Mir, AQ; Chaubey, KK; Gupta, S; Navabharat, M; Abdullah, M; Rajput, P; Singh, SV
    Molecular epidemiological study of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis from captive wild animals of Siddharth Garden Aurangabad Municipal Corporation Zoo, Maharashtra, was carried out based on individual/pooled fecal samples (n = 42) from different captive wild animal species during winter, summer, and monsoon seasons. Based on microscopy, 29 were positive for acid–fast bacilli out of the total 126 fecal samples screened. Real time-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting IS900 gene detected 14 samples (5 carnivores, 7 herbivores, and 2 omnivores) positive. The overall prevalence of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) infection was 11.11% (11.11% carnivores, 29.16% herbivores, 66.66% omnivores, 0% birds, and 0% reptiles). Molecular typing (IS1311 PCR_REA) revealed all positive samples belonged to “Indian Bison type,” biotype. This study first time revealed the presence of MAP infection in tigers from India and highlights the silent interspecies transmission of “Indian Bison type” biotype from herbivores to omnivores and carnivores. The finding observed in this study could help in the control of MAP in captive wild animal species by implementing effective management that will be helpful to minimize spread and reduce burden of this chronic life-threatening disease in captive animal species.
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    Objective Scoring Evaluation and Uroflowmetry Assessment of Two-Stage Hypospadias Repair: Single Center Experience.
    (2013-04) Hussein, N S; Samat, S B; Abdullah, M; Gohar, M N
    Background: Hypospadias is a common congenital anomaly affecting the penis, two-stage repair becoming more interesting in era of tubularized –incised urethral plate (TIP). Functional outcome of hypospadias repair either single or two stage is as important as cosmetic outcome. In contemporary series , structured scoring systems (Hypospadias Objective Scoring Evaluation-HOSE and Pediatric Penile Perception Scoring -PPPS), evaluation of photographs and uroflowmetry, were used to assess results of hypospadias repair. Objectives: We have assessed outcomes of two-stage hypospadias repair using Hypospadias Objective Scoring Evaluation(HOSE) and uroflowmetry. Material and Methods: Over a period of eight years, from January 1997 to December 2004, One hundred and twenty six hypospadias patients were treated, ninety of them had two-stage repair and36 single-stage repairs. The HOSE questionnaire and uroflowmetry were obtained to evaluate the long term outcome of two –stage hypospadias repair. Results: The age at time of assessment ranged from 8 to 23 year-old, with mean follow up of 39.78months. Thrifty five patients had proximal hypospadias and 20 had distal varieties of hypospadias. Operations performed were 37 Bracka?s and 18 Byar?s procedures. Of the 55 patients had complete two stage hypospadias repair and agree to participate in the study , Nineteen patients had acceptable HOSE and 36 had non-acceptable score. Uroflow rates of 43 subjects were below the fifth centile in three patients ,equivocal (between 5th and 25th centile ) in four patients and above 25 th centile in 36 subjects. Conclusion: Two –stage repair is a suitable technique for all types of hypospadias with versatile outcomes. HOSE and uroflowmetry are simple, easy, non invasive and non expensive tools to assess long term outcomes objectively.
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    Studies on dietary survey methodology-a comparison between recall and weighing method in Bangladesh.
    (1980-12-01) Hussain, M A; Abdullah, M; Huda, N; Ahmad, K
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    Study of food habits, food practices and taboos in Bangladesh: their implications in nutrition education.
    (1979-06-01) Begum, R; Hussain, M A; Abdullah, M; Ahmad, K
    The paper reports the findings of a retrospective study conducted to determine the prevailing food habits, food taboos and practices among 381 mothers selected randomly from twelve villages situated in 4 administrative divisions of Bangladesh. Undesirable food taboos and practices, maldistribution of food, lack of understanding of the nutritional needs of the vulnerable groups and bad cooking practices were found to be widespread in rural Bangladesh. Nutritional and health implications of these are discussed and remedial measures suggested.