Publications by authors named "Arwa Bohra"
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are associated with treatment outcomes in multiple myeloma (MM) in the clinical trial setting. However, most PRO tools are time consuming, which hinders use in routine practice. Our institution incorporated a "Hematology Patient-Reported Symptom Screen" (HPRSS), a 3-item questionnaire for fatigue, pain, and quality of life (QOL).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Insulin utilization pattern varies greatly in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Clinical inertia in treatment intensification hinders glycemic control in T2DM management. This study investigated insulin prescription trends and various predictors among insulin naive, user, and insulin inertia (II) patients in T2DM.
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- - This study investigated the prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in India, using Polysomnography (PSG), focusing on cardiovascular and metabolic health issues.
- - A total of 958 adult participants were analyzed, revealing a 30.5% prevalence of moderate-to-severe OSA and 10.1% for severe OSA, significantly higher than prior estimates.
- - The research found a strong link between higher OSA severity and conditions like Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Metabolic Syndrome, indicating a need for better awareness and screening in the Indian population.
Backgrounds: Research shows that medical students' knowledge and skills concerning the assessment of cognition in various neuropsychiatric conditions (e.g., Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia) are unsatisfactory.
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- There are three main types of BCMA-directed therapy for myeloma: antibody drug-conjugates (ADCs), CAR-T, and T-cell engagers (TCEs), each offering unique benefits and challenges.
- A study at Mayo Clinic examined 339 myeloma patients treated with various BDTs from 2018 to 2023, finding that CAR-T and TCEs provided significantly better progression-free and overall survival compared to ADCs.
- Results indicated that while CAR-T is the most effective option, patients with previous BDT experiences or aggressive disease may benefit more from other treatment strategies.
A systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patient in her mid-30s presented with spontaneous splenic haematoma and rupture. She rapidly deteriorated despite packed red cells and fresh frozen plasma transfusions. She underwent emergent ultraselective angioembolisation of the splenic artery and got stabilised.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Scant data from India are available on the gender differences in presenting features of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in India. This study aims to compare male and female patients with OSA for general characteristics and presenting symptoms.
Methodology: Retrospective study was done in OSA patients diagnosed in our sleep lab.