Publications by authors named "N A Awan"

Introduction And Importance: The branchial or pharyngeal apparatus, crucial in embryological development, consists of clefts, arches, pouches, and membranes. Anomalies arising from this apparatus particularly involving the second branchial arch, are rare. Among these anomalies, complete second branchial cleft fistulas, with both external and internal openings, are exceptionally uncommon.

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and subsequent post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) often impair daily activities and mental health (MH), which contribute to long-term TBI-related disability. PTE also affects driving capacity, which impacts functional independence, community participation, and satisfaction with life (SWL). However, studies evaluating the collective impact of PTE on multidimensional outcomes are lacking.

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Article Synopsis
  • Researchers developed prediction models to estimate the risk of posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) in individuals who experienced moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) during a two-year recovery period.
  • The study utilized data from over 6,000 participants in the TBI Model Systems National Database, performing analyses to create models that account for various factors influencing seizure risk post-injury.
  • Key findings indicated that Model 3, which focused on predicting new or recurrent seizures in the second year, had the highest sensitivity (86.63%) and effectiveness, with factors like cranial surgeries and traumatic hemorrhages being significant risk predictors across all models.
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Background: Professionalism in healthcare is crucial for maintaining patient trust and delivering high-quality care. Unprofessional behaviors among house officers (recent medical graduates undergoing training) raise concerns about their impact on healthcare outcomes. This study aims to assess the prevalence and perceptions of unprofessional behavior, as well as participation in it, among house officers in both public and private hospitals in Pakistan.

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Objectives: The prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) is an important indicator of child health and wellbeing. However, in many countries, decisions regarding care and treatment are often based on mothers' perceptions of their children's birth size due to a lack of objective birth weight data. Additionally, birth weight data that is self-reported or recorded often encounters the issue of heaping.

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