Publications by authors named "Saleem Ilyas"

Objective: To evaluate the cause, frequency and determinants of tremors at secondary care settings.

Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study for seven years (2002-2009) was carried out at Sindh Govt. Hospital (SGH) Liaqatabad No.

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Cerebral venous thrombosis is a relatively uncommon condition afflicting mostly young adults. Thrombosis of cerebral veins or sinuses results in variable and nonspecific clinical features, including headache, lethargy, motor or sensory deficits, seizures, neck stiffness and sometimes fever. A multitude of conditions have been attributed as risk factors for CVT.

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A 9-year-old girl presented with lethargy, malaise & chest pain. Her blood counts confirmed hypochromic microcytic anemia. She was prescribed iron supplements.

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