Publications by authors named "M Fawad Ishfaq"
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- - Chronic liver disease (CLD) is becoming more common and presents challenges for pregnant patients, leading to significant risks for both mothers and babies
- This study aimed to examine the pregnancy outcomes for women with CLD and understand how maternal CLD affects these outcomes
- A total of 91 pregnant women with CLD were analyzed, revealing complications such as preterm labor, cesarean deliveries, low birth weights, and higher rates of intrauterine deaths. *
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- The study investigates the antibiotic resistance profiles of oral bacteria in adults in Pakistan, noting the global health threat posed by such resistance, especially in developing countries.
- Conducted from January to December 2022, the research analyzed oral swabs from 240 adults who hadn't taken antibiotics recently, revealing significant resistance, particularly to penicillin, erythromycin, and tetracycline.
- Key findings indicate that older individuals and students displayed notably higher levels of antibiotic resistance, highlighting the need for better antibiotic management and awareness in these demographics.
This article is concerned with the examination of flow dynamics and heat transfer characteristics in a 1:4 double lid driven cavity in presence of isoperimetric heated blocks of various shapes. The focus is to identify the optimal shape that enhances the heat transfer in a tall cavity. The parametric settings are chosen in such a way that all the convection regimes including natural, forced and mixed convection could be generated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective To evaluate the appropriateness of packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusions across different departments of a tertiary care hospital. Methods This audit included 632 patients admitted to the major departments of Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan, who received one or more PRBC transfusions from November 2023 till July 2024. Six categories were defined who had different characteristics and thresholds for PRBC transfusion according to the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies Red Blood Cell Transfusion International Guidelines.
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- Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for severe osteoarthritis that can lead to significant blood loss; this study compares the effectiveness of intravenous (IV) tranexamic acid (TXA) versus intraarticular (IA) TXA in reducing postoperative blood loss.
- Conducted as a six-month randomized controlled trial with 60 patients, the research assessed postoperative hemoglobin levels after administering 1 g of TXA intravenously versus 2 g of TXA intraarticularly.
- Data analysis revealed insights into the impact of TXA administration routes on hemoglobin concentrations, with considerations for various demographic and clinical factors to determine statistical significance.