Publications by authors named "A K M Zahiruddin"

Introduction: Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are the most challenging and feared obstacles in resuming these surgical procedures. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the proportion of asymptomatic carriers detected by RT-PCR in pre-operative orthopaedic evaluation during the peak of the second wave.

Methods: 514 asymptomtomatic COVID-19 patients, negative for TOCC (Travel, Profession, Cluster, Contact) risk factors were observed retrospectively.

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Purpose Of Review: Although asthma is a common disease worldwide, its pathogenesis remains to be fully elucidated. There is increasing evidence of the interaction between epigenetics, DNA-damage, and environmental allergens in the development of asthma. In this review, we will focus on the role of epigenetics and DNA-damage in asthma.

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Aim: We hypothesized that AIH outcomes might be different in our patient population that consists of a large number of Latinos.

Background: Literature has suggested that the presentation and outcome of autoimmune hepatitis can be different among different ethnicity and communities.

Patients And Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of Latino patients with AIH diagnosed between 2002-2012.

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