Publications by authors named "Maham T Siddiqi"
Article Synopsis
- - A 23-year-old male experienced vision loss and eye pressure due to impending central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), leading to the discovery of retinal hemorrhages in his left eye.
- - Despite normal infectious and autoimmune labs, tests revealed hypercoagulable changes and increased right heart pressures, while genetic tests for clotting disorders were negative.
- - After treatment with anticoagulation, his vision improved, suggesting that his history of vaping may have contributed to his hypercoagulable state and CRVO, highlighting the need for more research on vaping's health effects.
Background: It is often felt that developing countries need to improve their quality of healthcare provision. This study hopes to generate data that can help managers and doctors to improve the standard of care they provide in line with the wishes of the patients.
Methods: It was a cross sectional study carried out at a major tertiary care hospital of Karachi.
Perceptions of Pakistani medical students about drugs and alcohol: a questionnaire-based survey.
Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy
October 2006
Background: Drug abuse is hazardous and known to be prevalent among young adults, warranting efforts to increase awareness about harmful effects and to change attitudes. This study was conducted to assess the perceptions of a group of medical students from Pakistan, a predominantly Muslim country, regarding four drugs namely heroin, charas, benzodiazepines and alcohol.
Results: In total, 174 self-reported questionnaires were received (87% response rate).