Publications by authors named "Muhammad M Khalid"
Heroin Adulterated with the Novel Synthetic Cannabinoid, 5F-MDMB-PINACA: A Case Series.
Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med
May 2020
Introduction: Heroin can be adulterated with various substances that may or may not have pharmacological effects. Here we report a case series of 8 patients who presented to the emergency department after overdose with intravenous heroin preparation adulterated with the synthetic cannabinoid methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate (5F-MDMB-PINACA).
Case Series: Except for one patient, all of them presented with a typical initial opioid toxidrome consisting of central nervous system and respiratory depression along with pinpoint pupils.
Introduction: Naphthalene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that may be found in mothballs and deodorizers. Exposure can occur by ingestion or dermal absorption. We present a case of acute hemolysis requiring blood transfusion in a 21-month-old male with a history of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency after ingestion of a naphthalene-containing mothball.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in patients with advanced renal disease. Although atherosclerosis is the major contributor, vascular calcification also plays an important role in progression of coronary as well as peripheral arterial disease in these patients. A large body of evidence suggests that hyperphosphatemia is the major contributor in progressive vascular calcification.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To determine the vaccination status for hepatitis B and knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding hepatitis B and C among medical students of Karachi and to evaluate the effects of gender and age on the responses, regarding vaccination and KAP for Hepatitis B and C.
Methods: This cross sectional study was conductedin 7 medical colleges/universities of Karachi. Convenient sampling was used to collect the information.