Publications by authors named "A M Kiran"

Objective: To observe the outcome of surgical clipping in anterior circulation aneurysm in a modestly resourced hospital.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Punjab Institute of Neurosciences Lahore, from August 2022 to July 2023. Seventy five patients meeting the inclusion criteria of age <65, saccular aneurysm of anterior circulation, and Hunt and Hess grade one or two were enrolled through non-probability convenience sampling.

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  • * A study involved analyzing 74 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from meningitis patients in Karachi using various testing methods, including biochemical and microbial analyses.
  • * While traditional analyses didn't provide a clear diagnosis, specific testing techniques like PCR revealed the presence of the amoeba in one of the CSF samples, confirming its role in PAM.
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Background: Dermatophyte infections are common in tropical areas with a humid climate. In recent times, it is getting extremely challenging to treat these infections because of resistance that has occurred to the conventional antifungals, which is attributed to changes in the fungal strains. Keeping in view this issue, more advanced drugs have come into being.

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  • * Initial thoughts about her condition pointed to improper regulation of water in the body, but further investigation indicated that her symptoms might be due to poor fluid intake and a misdiagnosed kidney issue.
  • * The patient's liver enzyme levels improved with supportive treatment, allowing for the use of remdesivir, and her sodium levels gradually stabilized, underscoring the need for tailored patient management during COVID-19 recovery.
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