Publications by authors named "Arz Muhammad"

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  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common viral infection in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) and can range from asymptomatic cases to serious organ-specific issues, making it particularly important post-transplant.
  • This study focused on identifying the frequency of CMV-associated colitis in KTRs experiencing lower gastrointestinal bleeding, enrolling 95 participants within a year-long timeframe.
  • Results revealed that 22.1% of those studied had CMV colitis, with most patients (76.8%) presenting with fresh rectal bleeding, alongside findings of colonic ulcers and erosions in a significant portion of the cohort.
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Introduction: Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is the most common malignant biliary tract tumor with the shortest survival from the time of diagnosis. This poor prognosis is due to the destructive biologic behavior of GBC, lack of sensitive screening tests for early detection, and vague nature of first presentation. Here in this study, we will evaluate the baseline characteristics of the patients presenting with gallbladder carcinoma in our population.

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