Publications by authors named "Mohammed Maarij Anwar"
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- - Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) is a major cause of bacterial meningitis in children, but the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines is helping to decrease its prevalence, though monitoring is still essential due to issues like serotype replacement and antibiotic resistance as well as effects from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- - This systematic review aims to provide an updated assessment of Spn meningitis incidence and mortality in children globally and regionally, which will help shape public health policies and strategies.
- - The review includes population-based studies published from 2000 to 2022, focusing on cases in children aged 0-4. Key metrics such as incidence, prevalence, mortality, and case-fatality ratios will be
What is the quality of reporting in randomized controlled trials in spinal conditions.
J Craniovertebr Junction Spine
November 2023
Purpose: Substandard quality across published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is a major concern. Imperfect reporting has the potential to distort the evidence landscape and waste valuable health-care resources. In this study, we aim to assess the current quality of reporting in the field of spine using a modified version of the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimitive myxoid mesenchymal tumour of infancy (PMMTI) is a rare mesenchymal tumour that typically appears in those under 6 months of age and preferentially affects the deep soft tissues of the trunk and paravertebral spinal regions. PMMTI has only recently been described, and there is scarce literature reporting cases regarding the management paradigm of the tumour. We report the case of an 11-week-old male who presented with bilaterally reduced movement and brisk reflexes in his lower limbs, and irritability.
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