Publications by authors named "H S Kadri"
Global efforts have been made to address environmental and health concerns by promoting and adopting renewable natural resources. This study investigated the role of bagasse-based wood vinegar to synthesize and stabilize silver nanoparticles. We present a simple bottom-up approach to produce silver nanoparticles using the green reducing agent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChagas disease and leishmaniasis are two neglected tropical diseases that affect millions of people in low- and middle-income tropical countries. These diseases caused by protozoan parasites pose significant global health challenges, which have been exacerbated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. There is an urgent need for novel therapeutics as current treatments are limited by toxicity and drug resistance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis multicenter retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the retrosigmoid surgical approach in decompressing vestibular schwannomas, focusing on tumor decompression, neurological function preservation, and postoperative complications. A cohort of 60 patients, operated between 2016 and 2019, was analyzed for age, sex, symptoms, tumor size, surgery duration, complications, mortality, and facial/auditory functions using established criteria. Hearing loss was observed in 80% of patients, mainly progressive, with tumor size emerging as a critical prognostic factor.
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- The study evaluates the effectiveness of simultaneous vs. delayed placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS) during myelomeningocele (MMC) repair in newborns with hydrocephalus, focusing on risks and benefits.
- It involved 144 infants, with 101 receiving VPS at the same time as MMC repair and 43 having VPS inserted later; results showed that the delayed group had more complications such as CSF leaks and wound dehiscence.
- While concurrent insertion appeared to lower some risks, both groups experienced similar rates of shunt infections and malfunctions, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing these complications.
Long working hours and obstetric complications: A cross-sectional study among female doctors.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X
June 2024
Objective: To investigate the effects of long working hours on pregnancy complications and obstetric outcomes among female doctors working in tertiary care hospitals of Karachi.
Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 149 female MBBS graduates (mean age: 33.5 ± 7.