Publications by authors named "Sadia Babar"

Article Synopsis
  • Erythroferrone (ERFE) is crucial in iron metabolism and influences several hematologic disorders, highlighting its importance in conditions like β-thalassemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.
  • Dysregulation of ERFE contributes to anemia and iron overload, making it a promising therapeutic target for various iron-related diseases.
  • Ongoing research into ERFE's role in chronic kidney disease and other conditions suggests that modulating its activity could lead to new treatments, emphasizing its potential in improving patient outcomes in hematology.
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Background: Despite the fact that much has been written on various aspects of COVID-19, literature lacks a detailed and accurate description of HRCT findings in relation to the duration of the disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the difference in HRCT scan findings depending on the time after onset of the disease. The objective of the study is to identify and compare findings of HRCT scan at different time points after onset of the disease.

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Mycetoma is a slowly progressive localised, granulomatous, subcutaneous tissue infection common among adult males aged 20 - 50 years. The causing agents include both bacteria (actinomycetoma) and fungi (eumycetoma). This chronic infection was described in literature as Madura foot and eventually mycetoma, due to its etiology.

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Objective: To determine the accuracy of multidetector CT angiography (MDCT angiography) as initial diagnostic technique in depicting and characterizing post traumatic vascular injuries, looking for additional injuries and confirming the findings with intervention and follow-up.

Study Design: Descriptive analytical study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Radiology, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, from June 2010 to October 2013.

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Objective: To determine the patterns of peritoneal involvement in patients with abdominopelvic malignancies.

Study Design: Retrospective observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan, from May 2004 to May 2012.

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Objective: Thalassemia is one of the most common genetic disorders worldwide. Cap +1 mutation which causes 'silent beta thalassemia' is present around all ethnic groups of Pakistan. This study was designed to detect the frequency of Cap+1 mutation in Pakistani Population.

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