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Ali H, Bushra R, Aslam N. Profile of drug users in Karachi city, Pakistan. EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN HEALTH JOURNAL 2011. [DOI: 10.26719/2011.17.1.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Ali H, Bushra R, Aslam N. Profile of drug users in Karachi City, Pakistan. EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN HEALTH JOURNAL = LA REVUE DE SANTE DE LA MEDITERRANEE ORIENTALE = AL-MAJALLAH AL-SIHHIYAH LI-SHARQ AL-MUTAWASSIT 2011; 17:41-45. [PMID: 21735800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Drug use has been identified as a major public issue in Pakistan. A descriptive questionnaire survey in Karachi city was made to identify the socioeconomic profile and beliefs and practices of 500 drug users The most commonly used drugs were cocaine (19.0%) and crack-cocaine (15.0%), followed by amphetamine, (11.0%), alcohol, caffeine, barbiturates and benzodiazepines (10.0% each). Key psychological factors leading tc drug use were problems with parental or marital relations or break-up of a relationship (45.0%). Drugs were seer as an escape from stressful life events (28.0%) or feelings of failure (18.2%). Many drug users blamed the origin of their drug use on bad social influences (47.0%) or socioeconomic problems (23.4%). Preventive measures are needed to decrease the rate of drug addiction in Karachi.
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Dhillon P, Murphy R, Burukan Z, Ali H, Corrigan M, Sheikh A, Hill ADK. Sticking to the rules: are you documenting your Irish Medical Council Registration Number? IRISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 2010; 103:284. [PMID: 21186756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Abdel-fattah M, Ramsay I, Pringle S, Hardwick C, Ali H, Young D, Mostafa A. Randomised prospective single-blinded study comparing ‘inside-out’ versus ‘outside-in’ transobturator tapes in the management of urodynamic stress incontinence: 1-year outcomes from the E-TOT study. BJOG 2010; 117:870-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02544.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bassiouni H, Zaki K, Elshorbagi M, Mustapha A, Tantawi R, Ali H, Metyas S, Arkfeld DG. Relating bone marrow oedema to hs-CRP in knee osteoarthritis. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(10)60530-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Masauni S, Mohammed M, Leyna G, Mosha F, Mghamba J, Omar K, Ali H, Abdallah F, Oleribe O, Mmbuji P. Controlling persistent cholera outbreaks in Africa: Lessons from the recent Cholera Outbreak, West District Unguja Zanzibar, Tanzania, 2009. Int J Infect Dis 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2010.02.1549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Kochhar R, Ali H, Mak S, Manoharan P. Metastatic cutaneous malignant melanoma: Spectrum of imaging findings and the role of multimodality imaging. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2009; 53:467-78; quiz 478-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1754-9485.2009.02076.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Paice AG, Ali H. Letter 6: Randomized clinical trial of antibiotic therapy versus appendicectomy as primary treatment of acute appendicitis in unselected patients (Br J Surg 2009; 96: 473–481). Br J Surg 2009; 96:954; author reply 955. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.6764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Ulcickas Yood M, Feng Wang P, Hensley Alford S, Oliveria S, Wells K, Phillips S, Ali H, O’Malley CD. Treatment-related toxicities in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e17041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e17041 Background: Although treatment effects and toxicities have been reported from randomized clinical trials of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN), little information is available from real-world clinical practice where heterogeneous treatment patterns and patient populations may lead to different estimates than those observed in clinical trials. Methods: Using a population-based tumor registry at a large, Midwestern integrated health system, we identified all cases of stage III or IV SCCHN diagnosed 2000–2006. The incidence/severity of acute and late toxicities associated with SCCHN treatment was obtained from detailed medical record review of health system encounters, including physician notes. Grading of toxicities (using CTCAE3 criteria), distinction between acute and late toxicity, and analyses by treatment are ongoing. The incidence and severity of toxicities will be presented by treatment regimen, tumor location and tumor stage. We presented here an interim analysis. Results: Among the target population of 194 patients that will ultimately be included in this study, 137 medical record reviews have been completed to date. The percentages of patients with toxicities, including 95% confidence intervals are presented in the table , below. Conclusions: Toxicity in patients with advanced SCCHN is common. Data from clinical practice quantifying the incidence are lacking, these data from an observational real-world study provide important baseline information on the incidence of toxicities in patients with advanced SCCHN and also call for safer effective treatment for SCCHN. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]
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Ali H, McDonald L, Anantharamu R, Swamy R, Berrington J. Duodenal stenosis associated with weakness of sphincter of Oddi. CASE REPORTS 2009; 2009:bcr11.2008.1208. [DOI: 10.1136/bcr.11.2008.1208] [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] Open
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Wong D, Kumar I, Quah SA, Ali H, Valdeperas X, Romano MR. Erratum: Comparison of postoperative intraocular pressure in patients with Densiron-68 vs conventional silicone oil: a case–control study. Eye (Lond) 2009. [DOI: 10.1038/eye.2008.94] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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El-Haj B, Al-Amri A, Ali H. Cross-Reactivity of Nefopam and Its Metabolites with Benzodiazepine EMIT Immunoassay. J Anal Toxicol 2008; 32:790-2. [DOI: 10.1093/jat/32.9.790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Mumba E, Ali H, Turton D, Cooper K, Grayson W. Human papillomaviruses do not play an aetiological role in Müllerian adenosarcomas of the uterine cervix. J Clin Pathol 2008; 61:1041-4. [PMID: 18552169 DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2008.056614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM To determine if human papillomaviruses (HPVs) play a role in the histogenesis of adenosarcomas of the uterine cervix. METHODS Nine archival cases of primary cervical adenosarcoma were studied. The HPV status of the nine histologically proven tumours was investigated by non-isotopic in situ hybridisation (NISH) and PCR. NISH was performed using digoxigenin labelled probes to HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31 and 33. PCR used GP5+/GP6+ primers to the HPV L1 gene. RESULTS Neither the benign epithelial components nor the malignant stromal components of the 9 neoplasms harboured nuclear NISH signals for the HPV types investigated. Amplimers of the HPV L1 gene were not detected by PCR in any of the tumours studied. CONCLUSION HPVs do not appear to play an aetiological role in cervical adenosarcomas. This suggests that a different histogenetic pathway for this rare tumour type must exist.
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Wong D, Kumar I, Quah SA, Ali H, Valdeperas X, Romano MR. Comparison of postoperative intraocular pressure in patients with Densiron-68 vs conventional silicone oil: a case–control study. Eye (Lond) 2007; 23:190-4. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.eye.6703055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Atilla B, Ali H, Aksoy MC, Caglar O, Tokgozoglu AM, Alpaslan M. Position of the acetabular component determines the fate of femoral head autografts in total hip replacement for acetabular dysplasia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 89:874-8. [PMID: 17673578 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.89b7.18417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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We have reviewed 54 patients who had undergone 61 total hip replacements using bulk femoral autografts to augment a congenitally dysplastic acetabulum. There were 52 women and two men with a mean age of 42.4 years (29 to 76) at the time of the index operation. A variety of different prostheses was used: 28 (45.9%) were cemented and 33 (54.1%) uncemented. The graft technique remained unchanged throughout the series. Follow-up was at a mean of 8.3 years (3 to 20). The Hospital for Special Surgery hip score improved from a mean of 10.7 (4 to 18) pre-operatively to a mean of 35 (28 to 38) at follow-up. The position of the acetabular component was anatomical in 37 hips (60.7%), displaced less than 1 cm in 20 (32.7%) and displaced more than 1 cm in four (6.6%). Its cover was between 50% and 75% in 34 hips (55.7%) and less than 50% in 25 (41%). In two cases (3.3%), it was more than 75%. There was no graft resorption in 36 hips (59%), mild resorption in 21 (34%) and severe resorption in four (6%). Six hips (9.8%) were revised for aseptic loosening. The overall rate of loosening and revision was 14.8%. Overall survival at 8.3 years was 93.4%. The only significant factor which predicted failure was the implantation of the acetabular component more than 1 cm from the anatomical centre of rotation of the hip.
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Thairu N, Biswas S, Abdulaal Y, Ali H. A new method for intrathoracic anastomosis in laparoscopic esophagectomy. Surg Endosc 2007; 21:1887-90. [PMID: 17522937 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-007-9292-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2006] [Revised: 11/16/2006] [Accepted: 12/23/2006] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The benefits of laparoscopic procedures over the traditional open technique for esophagectomy in the management of esophageal cancer are well documented. A disadvantage of the laparoscopic technique is longer surgery, particularly in the early part of a surgeon's "learning curve." In a two-stage (Ivor-Lewis) procedure, performance of the esophagogastric anastomosis within the chest can be a "rate-limiting step." A circular stapler is used, which requires placement of a purse-string suture or a manually-tied knot around in the transected proximal esophagus to secure the anvil in place. This is technically demanding and time-consuming in the laparoscopic setting. The authors have devised a method that obviates the need for a purse string or knot, simplifying the intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis while still achieving a safe anastomosis.
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Ghaffari MA, Ali H, Van Lier JE. The oxidative cleavage of amines by iodine monochloride. J Labelled Comp Radiopharm 2006. [DOI: 10.1002/jlcr.2580270116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Jassim AK, Maktoof R, Ali H, Budosan B, Campbell K. Visceral leishmaniasis control in Thi Qar Governorate, Iraq, 2003. EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN HEALTH JOURNAL = LA REVUE DE SANTE DE LA MEDITERRANEE ORIENTALE = AL-MAJALLAH AL-SIHHIYAH LI-SHARQ AL-MUTAWASSIT 2006; 12 Suppl 2:S230-7. [PMID: 17361695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Since 1991, visceral leishmaniasis has extended to new areas rarely affected before in Iraq, such as the southern governorates. In 2003, in the aftermath of the invasion of the Coalition Forces, Thi Qar Governorate was at high risk for an outbreak of visceral leishmaniasis. This paper describes the cooperation of an international nongovernmental organization and a district primary health care department to restore the visceral leishmaniasis control programme in Thi Qar in 2003 and prevent a major outbreak of visceral leishmaniasis. It also discusses the lessons learned and presents recommendations for the future.
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Guinn K, Ali H, Seffinger M. 542 VALIDATION OF TRANSCUTANEOUS LASER DOPPLER FLOWMETER IN MEASURING AUTONOMIC TONE. J Investig Med 2006. [DOI: 10.2310/6650.2005.x0004.541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Doyle TJ, Mikkelsen T, Croteau D, Ali H, Anderson J, Beasse R, Rogers L, Rosenblum M, Ryu S. Fatal hematologic toxicity with prolonged continuous administration of temozolomide (TMZ) during radiation therapy (RT) in the treatment of newly-diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM): Report of a Phase II trial. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.1546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Dubinsky RM, Kabbani H, El-Chami Z, Boutwell C, Ali H. Practice parameter: treatment of postherpetic neuralgia: an evidence-based report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology 2005; 63:959-65. [PMID: 15452284 DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000140708.62856.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 197] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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A systematic review of the literature on postherpetic neuralgia was performed. The authors identified studies using the National Library of Medicine's Medline database and Cochrane Library database. The authors determined absolute reduction rate, number needed to treat (NNT), 95% CI for NNT, and number needed to harm (NNH) for successful therapies of postherpetic neuralgia. Tricyclic antidepressants, gabapentin, pregabalin, opioids, and lidocaine patch were found to be effective in reducing the pain of postherpetic neuralgia.
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Ali H, Egawa H, Uryuhara K, Ogawa K, Kasahara M, Ueda M, Marusawa H, Nabeshima M, Tanaka K. Prevention of hepatitis B virus recurrence after living donor liver transplantation. Transplant Proc 2004; 36:2764-7. [PMID: 15621143 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.10.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The emergence of lamivudine-resistant hepatitis B mutations is a major complication during pretransplantation treatment. The proper time to begin Lamivudine before transplantation is not yet known. Twenty-six patients received preoperative lamivudine treatment followed by combined lamivudine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin after transplantation up to December 2002. The length of preoperative lamivudine treatment ranged from 13 to 200 days (mean, 52 +/- 37 days). Hepatitis B virus-DNA was positive in 22 of 26 (84.6%) patients before preoperative lamivudine prophylaxis and persistently positive among only 4 of 22 patients (18%) who at transplantation did not show a viral mutation. In all patients, hepatitis B virus-DNA became negative immediately after transplantation. At a median follow-up of 34 months, neither a hepatitis B recurrence nor a mutation had occurred in any patient. The ability to schedule the proper time for preoperative lamivudine prophylaxis is an advantage of living donor liver transplantation.
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Chippaux JP, Garba A, Ethevenaux C, Campagne G, de Chabalier F, Djibo S, Nicolas P, Ali H, Charrondière M, Ryall R, Bybel M, Schuchat A. Immunogenicity, safety, and memory of different schedules of Neisseria meningitidis A/C-diphtheria toxoid conjugate vaccine in infants in Niger. Vaccine 2004; 22:3303-11. [PMID: 15308353 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2004.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2003] [Revised: 02/19/2004] [Accepted: 03/02/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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We studied one to four doses of meningococcal polysaccharides A and C conjugated to diphtheria toxoid (Men D) versus A/C polysaccharide (Men PS) vaccine in 618 infants in Niger. Men PS at 24 months permitted evaluating memory. Two Men D doses (at 3 and 9 months) induced higher serum bactericidal activity (SBA) than other regimens. SBA titers after Men PS at 24 months were higher in those given Men D in infancy versus Men PS. While responses were lower for serogroup C, hyporesponsiveness was not evident. Men D was well-tolerated. A single Men D dose in infancy appeared to induce memory.
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Michael AL, Chelliah G, Ali H, Thomas AP. Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the MTP joint of the hallux. Scand J Rheumatol 2003; 32:256. [PMID: 14626636 DOI: 10.1080/03009740310003794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Mustafa S, Javid M, Zaman MI, Gul R, Ali H. The mechanisms of Ni2+ ions sorption by AlPO4. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2003; 24:1303-1313. [PMID: 14669811 DOI: 10.1080/09593330309385673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Sorption of Ni2+ ions by AlPO4 is studied as a function of concentrations and temperature at pH 7. Potentiometric titration, dissolution and FTIR studies are employed to determine the mechanism of the process of the uptake of Ni2+ ions which is found to be both the ion exchange and the surface precipitation of the corresponding metal phosphates. Freundlich equation is found applicable to the sorption data, and is employed to evaluate the thermodynamic parameters deltaH(o) and deltatS(o).
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