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Hemostatic and thrombotic parameters in acure leukemia- A comparison of pre and post remission induction phase

Liaquat Medical Research Journal, 2022
This study was aimed to compare hemostatic, fibrinolytic and thrombotic parameters in pre and post induction chemotherapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL).
Tehmina Nafees Sonia Khan, Tariq Masood, Zara tul ain Bashir, Tasneem Farzana, Abdul Sattar, Tahir Shamsi   +5 more
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Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 in local transmission cases through Oxford Nanopore MinION platform from Karachi Pakistan

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2021
Introduction: The first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was imported to Pakistan in February 2020, since then 8,260 deaths have been witnessed.
Samina Naz Mukry, Shariq Ahmed, Ali Raza Bukhari, Aneeta Shahni, Gul Sufaida, Arshi Naz, Tahir Sultan Shamsi   +6 more
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A distinct molecular mutational profile and its clinical impact in essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis patients

BMC Cancer, 2020
Background Classical MPNs including ET and PMF have a chronic course and potential for leukaemic transformation. Timely diagnosis is obligatory to ensure appropriate management and positive outcomes.
Uzma Zaidi, Gul Sufaida, Munazza Rashid, Bushra Kaleem, Sidra Maqsood, Samina Naz Mukry, Rifat Zubair Ahmed Khan, Saima Munzir, Munira Borhany, Tahir Sultan Shamsi   +9 more
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Environmental and occupational determinants of myelodysplastic syndrome: A case–control study from Pakistan

Cancer Reports, 2022
Background Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are heterogeneous group of haematopoietic stem cell disorders and have variable reduction in the production of red cells, platelets and mature granulocytes.
Nida Anwar, Aisha Arshad, Naveena Fatima, Sumaira Shaheen, Sumera Bukhari, Tahir Shamsi   +5 more
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Usefulness of convalescent plasma transfusion for the treatment of severely ill COVID-19 patients in Pakistan

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background Convalescent plasma(CP) was utilized as potential therapy during COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan. The study aimed at appraisal of CP transfusion safety and usefulness in COVID pneumonia.
Tehmina Nafees Sonia Khan, Samina Naz Mukry, Shahtaj Masood, Lubna Meraj, Bikha Ram Devrajani, Javed Akram, Naveena Fatima, Sidra Maqsood, Ayesha Mahesar, Roomana Siddiqui, Sadia Ishaque, Muhammad Bilal Afzal, Sanam Mukhtar, Sara Ahmed, Arshi Naz, Tahir Sultan Shamsi   +15 more
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Influence of cytochrome P450 and glutathione S transferase polymorphisms on response to nilotinib therapy among chronic myeloidleukemia patients from Pakistan

BMC Cancer, 2022
Background Cytochrome P450 (CYP) and glutathione S transferases (GSTs) are important biotransforming enzymes responsible for detoxification of anticancer drugs and carcinogens.
Samina Naz Mukry, Aneeta Shahni, Uzma Zaidi, Tahir Sultan Shamsi   +3 more
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Clinical Relevance of Extended Platelet Indices in the Diagnosis of Immune Thrombocytopenia

Acta Clinica Croatica, 2021
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder. Besides platelet count, immature platelet fraction (IPF) can be used as a tool to predict megakaryocytic activity in ITP patients.
Aisha Arshad, Samina Naz Mukry, Tahir Sultan Shamsi   +2 more
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Successful management of colistin- and carbapenem-resistant -associated ecthyma gangrenosum in acute myeloid leukemia: A rare complication

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022
Pseudomonal ecthyma gangrenosum is a well-known condition in immunosuppressed patients. However, ecthyma gangrenosum associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae is a rare entity that requires early recognition and optimal antibiotic and surgical management. We
Aisha Jamal, Ali Saleem, Faiza Rezwan, Affaf Sheikh, Tahir Shamsi   +4 more
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Effect of hydroxyurea on quality of life with a moderating role of healthcare professionals’ performance: A view from the beta-thalassemia patients.

International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research, 2022
Background: Transfusion-dependent (TDT) β –Thalassemia patients have lower HRQoL than healthy individuals. The impact of Hydroxyurea is always measured with the clinical investigations in terms of laboratory diagnosis.
Affaf Sheikh, Munaza Bibi, Saima Siddiqui, Kousar Perveen, Tahir Shamsi   +4 more
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Case Report: Invasive Fungal Infection and Daratumumab: A Case Series and Review of Literature

Frontiers in Oncology, 2022
Life expectancy of multiple myeloma (MM) patients has improved in last years due to the advent of anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies in combination with immunomodulators and proteasome inhibitors.
Francesca Farina, V. Ferla, S. Marktel, D. Clerici, S. Mastaglio, T. Perini, T. Perini, C. Oltolini, R. Greco, F. Aletti, A. Assanelli, M. T. Lupo-Stanghellini, M. Bernardi, C. Corti, F. Ciceri, F. Ciceri, M. Marcatti   +16 more
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