Publications by authors named "Nigar Anjuman-Khurram"

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  • There is a complex difference between autoimmune and alloimmune reactions in liver transplant patients, particularly involving an under-recognized form of graft rejection called plasma cell-rich rejection (PCRR).
  • PCRR can lead to serious complications like advanced liver damage and transplant failure if not treated quickly, highlighting the need for effective detection methods.
  • This study reviews potential blood and tissue biomarkers for diagnosing and monitoring PCRR in liver transplant recipients, as well as discusses related biomarkers from other medical conditions that might be applicable.
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To explore the role of chronic liver disease (CLD) in COVID-19. A total of 1439 consecutively hospitalized patients with COVID-19 from one large medical center in the United States from March 16, 2020 to April 23, 2020 were retrospectively identified. Clinical characteristics and outcomes were compared between patients with and without CLD.

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is a gram-negative bacillius that belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is an uncommon pathogen that typically causes meningitis and brain abscesses in children, however central nervous system (CNS) infections are rarely found in adults. We present a case of C.

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