Publications by authors named "Fatima Shakeel"
Article Synopsis
- - A five-year-old boy had abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice, later diagnosed with both a pyogenic liver abscess and hepatitis A, which is a rare combination.
- - Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) and hepatitis A are often seen in developing countries, and their overlapping symptoms can lead to missed dual diagnoses.
- - It's important for healthcare providers to consider the possibility of co-infection when a patient with a liver abscess shows signs of jaundice, as early diagnosis can improve outcomes and reduce mortality risks.
Context: Elderly malnourishment remains a largely unexplored area, despite having a significant effect on the level of mortality and morbidity. This study aims to explore the level of malnourishment and identify those at risk of malnourishment among the elderly population presenting to a teaching hospital in Karachi.
Aims: To assess nutritional status and its associated factors among the elderly population.