Publications by authors named "Samia Rauf R Butt"
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- * This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), in non-diabetic individuals, focusing on weight loss, waist circumference, and the percentage of participants achieving at least a 5% weight reduction.
- * The review analyzed 10 quality studies, including nine randomized control trials, involving 6,623 participants, and concluded that semaglutide is an effective weight-loss medication for obese or overweight non-diabetic populations, providing valuable insights for obesity treatment strategies.
Bariatric surgery, although effective in treating obesity-related comorbidities, rarely results in intussusception, which is a severe complication. This study aimed to enhance clinical practice and establish early diagnosis by elucidating risk factors and management strategies associated with intussusception. We conducted this systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis 2020 criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a major global health concern, responsible for significant morbidity, mortality, and disability. To mitigate the impact of CVDs, individuals often seek preventive measures, and one such approach is the consumption of green tea. This study aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the effects of green tea consumption on the prevalence of cardiovascular outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTakayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare, chronic, inflammatory vasculitis that primarily affects large arteries, causing significant morbidity and mortality. This review provides an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of TA based on current advances in the field. TA is characterized by autoimmune-mediated inflammation, vascular remodeling, and endothelial dysfunction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSoft-tissue sarcomas (STS) comprise a heterogeneous category of malignant tumors originating from mesenchymal tissue. Spindle cell sarcoma, characterized by its infrequent occurrence, poses diagnostic and therapeutic complexities owing to its rarity. We present a case of an 80-year-old male with a diagnosis of spindle cell sarcoma in the retroperitoneal space.
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- Primary cardiac angiosarcoma is a rare, aggressive cancer that arises from the blood vessels in the heart, characterized by rapid tumor growth that invades heart tissue and complicates diagnosis and treatment.
- Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is crucial for early detection, complemented by imaging techniques like CT and MRI, while histopathological exams confirm diagnosis by identifying specific markers.
- Due to its advanced nature at diagnosis, prognosis is generally poor, highlighting the need for a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to improve outcomes through enhanced diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCDs), a subset of ciliary motility disorders, includes the rare hereditary illness Kartagener syndrome (KS). Sinusitis, situs inversus, and bronchiectasis, brought on by aberrant ciliary activity, are its defining features. We describe a case of an 18-year-old female with a history of recurrent respiratory complaints and chronic sinusitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite decreasing the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B (CHB), it is still a major health care challenge. Current antiviral regimens aim to suppress hepatitis B virus (HBV) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) activity to prevent the risk of hepatic decompensation, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Currently, pegylated interferon (Peg-IFN) and nucleos(t)ide analogs (NA) are the first-line choices of drugs.
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