Publications by authors named "H Dawood Saleem"

Mushrooms have always found their way into our dining plates due to their exotic looks and edibility. It is also one of the food items that can lead to fatal hepatotoxicity if the wrong species is picked up. Mushroom poisoning is frequently seen in forest adventure seekers and presents with variable time frames, mainly with acute gastrointestinal symptoms.

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  • * Only the right eye of the patient received treatment due to financial limitations, yet both eyes showed significant visual improvement within weeks, suggesting the potential benefits of this effect.
  • * The findings point to the need for further research on anti-VEGF therapies, personalized treatment plans, and highlight the urgency of accessible AMD treatments in developing countries, especially after recent treatment restrictions in Pakistan.
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  • - Regadenoson is a selective A2A adenosine receptor agonist used for heart stress testing, and this study evaluates its safety for myocardial perfusion scans.
  • - The study included 63 adult patients, primarily male with an average age of about 57, and looked at their health data and any adverse reactions after using Regadenoson during the testing process.
  • - Results showed minor blood pressure drops that stabilized after an hour, with few non-serious side effects like shortness of breath and headaches, but no major health complications arose.
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Background: Black cisgender women are disproportionately affected by HIV across the United States (US). Moreover, emerging adults continue to be significantly affected compared to women in older age groups. Yet in 2024, Black cisgender women and emerging adult women comprise a small fraction of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users in the US.

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