Publications by authors named "N Butt"
Purpose: To assess the efficacy of the DIGIROP-Birth algorithm in identifying infants at risk for developing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Methods: In a retrospective study, we included preterm infants over 11 years, 2010-2020, meeting the inclusion criteria for the DIGIROP-Birth calculator (24 + 0/7 to 30 + 6/7 weeks of gestational age). We assessed the validity of DIGIROP-Birth using receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves and calculated area-under-curve (AUC), sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values.
Background and objective This study aims to investigate thrombocytosis and thrombocytopenia in treatment-naïve rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, addressing the lack of data on their prevalence and clinical significance. By focusing on untreated patients, this study seeks to clarify the disease's natural course without confounding factors from prior therapies. The research is particularly important in the Pakistani context, where regional variations in RA presentation are underexplored.
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- * Out of 1600 children screened, 17.38% showed urinary abnormalities on initial testing, with isolated proteinuria being the most common finding (8.19%), and combined abnormalities were rare.
- * The findings highlight the importance of routine urine screenings to detect potential kidney issues in asymptomatic children, as many may have underlying conditions that go unnoticed.
PYOPNEUMOTHORAX CAUSED BY PREVOTELLA INTERMEDIATA: AN INTERESTING CASE REPORT.
J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Prevotella species are typically harmless bacteria found in the intestines and mouth but can cause infections in immune-compromised individuals.
- A 35-year-old man presented with high fever and chest pain, showing signs of an infection with severe respiratory symptoms and poor oral hygiene.
- After medical imaging revealed a loculated pyopneumothorax, a chest tube was inserted, draining foul-smelling pus that tested positive for Prevotella Intermediata, which responded well to treatment.