Adil Maqbool

Allama Iqbal Medical College | AIMC · Department of Medicine

Osteosarcoma, a primary malignant bone tumor, predominantly affects children and young adults, with a high incidence during puberty. Early diagnosis is critical due to the rapid tumor growth. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy has improved outcomes slightly, but prognosis remains poor in South Asia. Socioeconomic challenges and limited access to advanced the...

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role of effective communication in healthcare, especially in primary care settings. This study focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of COVID-19 counseling provided by healthcare providers in primary healthcare centers in Dubai. Methods: A cross-sectional, prospective observational st...

MicroPulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC) is a relatively new procedure for treating refractory advanced glaucoma. It uses repetitive micropulses of diode laser in an "on-off" cyclic manner, delivered with the Cyclo G6 Glaucoma Laser System (IRIDEX Corp., Mountain View, CA). In this unique case, we report the only instance of bilater...

Background: Several SARS-CoV-2 variants have been discovered in different parts of the world since the COVID-19 epidemic began. The most recent COVID-19 variant to be discovered is the Omicron strain. When we have a thorough understanding of the epidemic, we will be able to respond appropriately. The primary purpose of this research is to assess th...

Aim: Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus continue to be significant public health problems. Diabetes screening of tuberculosis patients will provide early case diagnosis, improved diabetes control, and improved tuberculosis treatment result. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence and risk factors for diabetes in tuberculosis...

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has shown different important health complications for mothers and children across the globe. Establishing the prevalence of GDM in many communities is no longer new, especially in developed nations. However, there is still a lack of knowledge regarding prevalence in many developing nations due to a lack of data....

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron is the next possible version of the COVID-19 virus that will spread globally after the D614G, Beta/Gamma, and Delta waves. Among all the VOCs studied to date, the virus has the highest mutation rate, making it more likely to spread and more resistant to the vaccine's protective effects. To respond effectively, getting people thin...

Background: The development of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) has been linked to long-term exposure to inorganic arsenic in drinking water. The majorities of studies have been ecological in character and have concentrated on chronic, high-level arsenic exposure; however, only a small number of studies have directly measured arsenic levels in drinking water...

In Bangladesh, the surge of cases due to the emergence of Omicron had initially been a cause of worry for experts. With time, there have been many changes brought to structures in Bangladesh to cope with and work around COVID-19. However, with coronavirus cases rising over and over again, some changes have become permanent. The aim of this paper is...

Background: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccines have been licensed for usage and have been delivered over the globe in various regions. There is a lack of public awareness and understanding of COVID-19 vaccinations, however. As a result, researchers conducted a survey to see what Bangladeshis had to say about COVID-19 vaccinations. Methods: Thi...

Background: In a public health crisis, knowledge and understanding of disease transmission modes, fundamental hygiene concepts, and procedures are critical for designing effective control measures. The purpose of this research was to assess the Bangladeshi population's Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) towards COVID-19. Methods: A series of qu...

In December 2019, a new human coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was discovered in Wuhan, China. Since then, the virus has spread over the world, affecting over 180 nations. SARS-CoV-2 has infected people of all ages, races, and genders, infecting both men and women and spreading at an alarming pace across co...

Background: An increased CA 125 in conjunction with a pelvic mass is, although, strongly indicative of ovarian cancer, there are a number of other benign diseases that may be linked to a pelvic mass and a higher CA 125. Meigs syndrome is an uncommon condition in women under the age of 30. It consists of a triad of benign fibrous ovarian tumors, asc...

Aim: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), a significant risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), is now highly prevalent in South Asian countries, including Bangladesh. The diseases also affect young people. A large number of young populations with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) have MetS. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MetS an...

Diabetes mellitus, a life-threatening non-communicable disease, is now an epidemic-level problem in developed countries, and also prevalent in developing countries, including Bangladesh. Bangladesh has been facing a significant and growing burden of diabetes mellitus handling in recent decades. In the present study, we investigated whether a daily...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects around 50 percent of male diabetic patients due to vascular and neuropathic complications arising from diabetes. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been extensively investigated for its pathogenic relevance in various diabetes complications, and we have already noted that VEGF signaling is significantly...

Non-communicable disease (NCD) is now a burning public health issue in Bangladesh. Among crucial NCD risk factors, widespread low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels is of top concern in Bangladesh. Over the last ten years, through an extensive nationwide investigation in Bangladesh, we found that more than 80% apparently healthy ru...