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Dr. Naseer Ahmed
Naseer Ahmed, MBBS, PhD, Postdoc, FACC, FESC, is a highly accomplished medical professional with a robust background in pharmacology, clinical research, and cardiovascular sciences. Currently serving as Director Research, RCD where he leads innovative studies and academic initiatives.
Naseer Ahmed, MBBS, PhD, Postdoc, FACC, FESC, is a highly accomplished medical professional with a robust background in pharmacology, clinical research, and cardiovascular sciences. Currently serving as Director Research, RCD where he leads innovative studies and academic initiatives.
As an HEC-Approved PhD Supervisor since 2017 and an active member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology, Dr. Ahmed is deeply committed to advancing education and research. He has held pivotal academic roles at prestigious institutions, including Aga Khan University, Khyber Medical University, and the University of the Punjab, where he has guided numerous PhD, MS, and MPhil research projects.
Dr. Ahmed’s scholarly contributions and leadership have been widely recognized on global platforms. He has been an invited speaker and session chair at esteemed international conferences such as the European Society of Cardiology and the International Conference of Cardiology in Jordan. His exceptional teaching and research achievements have earned him accolades like the Best Teacher Award from the University of the Punjab and multiple research and travel grants from HEC Pakistan and European organizations.
With a PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmacology from the University of Verona, Italy, Dr. Ahmed’s work continues to shape the future of pharmacology, cardiovascular research, and clinical trials. His dedication to knowledge dissemination and impactful research underscores his prominent role in the medical and scientific community.
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1. | Ahmed N, et al. Role of Phoenix dactylifera (Ajwa) on lipid profile; a randomized controlled trial. King Saud University Journal, Science 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2022.101959(CLINICAL TRIAL) | King Saud University Journal, Science (IF 4.01) |
2. | Ahmed N, Farooq J, Siddiqi HS, et al. Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Lipid Profile-A Quasi-Randomized Clinical Trial. Front Nutr. 2021;7:596787. (CLINICAL TRIAL) | Frontiers in Nutrition (IF 6.57) |
3. | Ahmed S*, Ahmed N*, Rungatscher A, et al. Cocoa Flavonoids Reduce Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in a Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Experimental Model. Antioxidants (Basel). 2020 Feb 18;9(2):167. doi: 10.3390/antiox9020167. PMID: 32085604; PMCID: PMC7070606. (EXPERIMENTAL STUDY) | Anti-oxidants (IF 6.3) |
4. | Ahmed, N.; Farooq, J.; Sadiq, S.; Meo, S.A.; Jan, A.; Cheema, F.H.; Faggian, G.; Rungatscher, A. Fingolimod (FTY720) Preserves High Energy Phosphates and Improves Cardiac Function in Heterotopic Heart Transplantation Model. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2020, 21, | International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IF 5.9) |
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5. | Ahmed N*, et al. Fingolimod Plays Role in Attenuation of Myocardial Injury Related to Experimental Model of Cardiac Arrest and Extra Corporeal Life Support Resuscitation Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2019, 20(24), 6237 (EXPERIMENTAL STUDY) | International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IF 5.9) |
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6. | Ahmed N*, Adeela Mehmood et al. Cardioprotective effect of Sphingosine-1-phosphate Receptor Immunomodulator FTY720 in Clinically relevant model of Cardioplegic Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Frontiers Pharmacol, 2019; 10: 802 (EXPERIMENTAL STUDY) | Frontiers in Pharmacology (IF 5.8) |
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7. | Ahmed N, Linardi D, Decimo I, Mehboob R, Gebrie MA, Innamorati G, Luciani GB, Faggian G, Rungatscher A. Characterization and Expression of Sphingosine 1-Phosphate Receptors in Human and Rat Heart. Front Pharmacol 2017; 8(312): doi: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00312 (EXPERIMENTAL STUDY) | Frontiers in Pharmacology(I F 5.8) |
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8. | Ahmed N, Linardi D, Gebrie MA, Innamorati G, Luciani GB, Faggian G, Rungatscher A. Sphingosine 1-Phosphate Receptor Modulator Fingolimod (FTY720) Attenuates Myocardial Fibrosis in Post-Heterotopic Heart Transplantation. Front Pharmacol 2017; 8: 645.(EXPERIMENTAL STUDY) | Frontiers in Pharmacology(I F 5.8) |
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9. | Naseer Ahmed, et al. Role of Fingolimod in Attenuation of Lymphocyte Count Leading to Reduced Apoptosis in Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Pak J. Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 15, No.11, NOV 2021. (CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY) | Pakistan Journal of Health and Medical Sciences (HEC Recognized) |
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10 | Adnan Tahir, Faridulah Khan, Naseer Ahmed et al.Comparison of Magnesium Sulphate with Placebo for Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation in Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Patients, Interventional Cardiology, 2021 (CLINICAL TRIAL) | Interventional Cardiology (HEC Recognized) |
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11 | Ahmed N, Title “Cardioprotective Role of Sphingosine 1-Phosphate Receptor Agonist Fingolimod (FTY720) in Global Ischemia- Reperfusion Models” ISBN 978-886- 9-25074-3 | Books |
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12 | Authored by Naseer Ahmed, Pathophysiology of Ischemia Reperfusion Injury and Use of Fingolimod in Cardioprotection, First Edition 2019, Elsevier Publisher ISBN#9780128180235. |
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13 | Editors: Hashim Talib Hashim, Naseer Ahmed, etc al. Heart Transplantation, Springer Nature (In press) 2023, ISBN#978- 3031173103 |
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14 | Sadiq S, Ahmed N. Atypical Antipsychotics: Road to Metabolic Toxicity. LAP. ISBN-13: 9786139839759. |
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15 | Essential medicine list, policies and the World Health Organization; Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, Naseer Ahmed, Elsevier Publisher ISBN:9780128127353. |
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16 | Iqbal T, Jan A, Ahmed N, Muhammad A, Shah SM, Khan S, Tahir I, Shah H, Iftikhar N, Rehman J. Pulmonary Endarterectomy for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension. Pak Heart J. 2021;54(02):126- 131. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v54i2.2086 | Pakistan Heart Journal |
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17 | Muhammad Shahid, Mujahidul Islam, Imtiaz Ahmed, Bahauddin Khan, Muhammad Faizan Ali, Naseer Ahmed, et al. Post Operative Complications A Ssociated With Preoperative Use Of Clopidogrel In Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Pak J. Medical and Health Sciences, P J M H S Vol. 15, No.10, OCT 2021 (CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY) | Pakistan Journal of Health and Medical Sciences (HEC Recognized) |
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18 | Naseer Ahmed, Cardioprotective mechanism of FTY720 in ischemia reperfusion injury, Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 2019 Aug 30;30(5) | Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology (IF 1.7) |
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19 | Naseer Ahmed*, Shahida Perveen, Adeela Mehmood, Gulab Fatima Rani, Giulio Molon, Is Coronary sinus potential key player in persistent AF, 2019;143(3-4):107-113 | Cardiology (IF 1.8) |
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20 | Nazeer Muhammad, Muhammad Sharif, Javeria Amin, Riffat Mehboob Syed Amir Gilani, Nargis Bibi, Hasnain Javed, Naseer Ahmed*, Neurochemical Alterations in Sudden Unexplained Perinatal Deaths—A Review, Frontiers in Pediatrics, 6, 6, 2018 | Frontiers in Pediatrics(IF 3.4) |
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21 | Biancari F, Onorati F, Rubino AS, Mosorin MA, Juvonen T, Ahmed N, Faggian G, Mariani C, Mignosa C, Cottini M, Beghi C, Mariscalco G. Outcome of emergency coronary artery bypass grafting. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2015; 29: 275-282. | Journnal of Cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia(IF 2.6) |
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22 | Zahid Mahmood, Nazeer M, Nargis Bibi, Yasir Malik, Naseer Ahmed*, Human visual enhancement using Multi Scale Retinex; Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, Volume 13, 2018, 9-20 | Information in medicine unlock(IF 0.5) |
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23 | Sultan Ayoub Meo, Faris Jamal AlMutairi, Majed Mohammed Alasbali, Turki Badr Alqahtani, Saad Saeed AlMutairi, Rakan Abdulaziz Albuhayjan, Fawziah Al Rouq, Naseer Ahmed, Men’s health in industries: Plastic plant pollution and prevalence of pre- diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus, American journal of men health, 2018 | American journal of Men health (IF 2.8) |
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24 | Jan A, Ahmed N, Shah MA, Faggian G. Aortic Surgery Cost in Teaching vs nonteaching hospitals. EJCM 2016; 04(3): 80-85. | e-Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine |
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25 | Jan A, Anwar M, Rehman S, Rungatscher A, Ahmed N, Faggian G. Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and the cost of treatment. EJCM 2016; 04(2): 23-28. | e-Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine |
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26 | Perveen S, Firdous H, Khalid MA, Ahmed N, Baqai HZ. Relationship Between Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase Levels and Dengue Severity. J Rawalpindi Med Coll (JRMC) 2016; 21(1): 9-12. | Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College | Co-author, S. no: 4 |
CASE REPORTS, CASE SERIES AND EDITORIALS | |||
27 | Naseer Ahmed., et al. “Functional Food with Nanoparticles for Cardiovascular Health”. EC Cardiology 7.3 (2020): 01-02 | EC Cardiology | Corresponding author |
28 | Muhammad Zuhair Yusuf, Naseer Ahmed, Are we geared for the upcoming challenges by nCoV-19 or is it still grim news… ? Pakistan Biomedical Journal, 2020 | Pakistan Biomedical Journal | Corresponding author |
29 | Javeria Farooq & Naseer Ahmed, Positive Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Cardioprotection | EC Cardiology | Senior and corresponding author |
30 | Naseer Ahmed, Rehana Rehman, Anwar Gilani, Role of Ajwa Date (Phoenix Dactyl L) Derived Polyphenols in Male Infertility” Editorial, JPMA 2019. (IF 0.718) | Journal of Pakistan Medical Association(IF 0.71) | Primary and corresponding author |
31 | Rehman R, Alam F, Baig M, Khan AH, Ahmed N. Editorial: Vitamin D Deficiency and Sufficiency in Reproduction and Bone Metabolism. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021 Sep 6;12:740021. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2021.740021. PMID: 34552565; PMCID: PMC8451175. | Frontiers in Endocrinology (IF 5.5) | Co-author |
32 | Naseer Ahmed et. al. Protective role of peroxiredoxin 4 in heart failure; Clinical Science, (2020) 134 71–72 | Clinical Science (IF 6.1) | Principal and corresponding author |
33 | Jan, A. ., Ahmed, N. ., Awan, N. I. ., Khan, B. ., Ul-Islam, M., Ahmed, I. ., Shabbir, A. ., Mohammad, A. ., & Shah, H. . (2021). The Lung Mass and Nodule: A Case Series: The Lung Mass and Nodule. Pakistan BioMedical Journal, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.52229/pbmj.v4i1.61 | Pakistan Biomedical Journal | Corresponding author |
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34 | Alessio Rungatscher, Daniele Linardi, Naseer Ahmed, R. Mani, Stiljan Hoxha, Giovanni Battista Luciani, Giuseppe Faggian, Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor Agonist Fingolimod Reduces Myocardial Ischemia- Reperfusion Injury and Apoptosis Increasing Long-Term Left Ventricular Function after Heart Transplantation, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation 38(4): S223, 2019 (IF 7.99) | ||
35 | Ahmed N, Mebratu G, Mansoor M, Mansoor M, Mansoor M, Rungatscher A. Fingolimod can play important role in prevention of heart failure induced by ischemia reperfusion injury during heart transplantation, Eur J Heart Failur 2018; (IF 10.68) | ||
36 | Ahmed N, Mebratu G, Mansoor M, Mansoor M, Mansoor M, Rungatscher A Cardioprotective effect of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 agonist in myocardial infarction and revascularization experimental model, Eur J Heart Failur 2018; (IF 10.68) | ||
37 | Gebrie MA, Rungatscher A, Linardi D, Andrioli A, Ahmed N, Ahmed S, Ismail M, Tessari M, Soave A, Innamorati G, Luciani GB, Faggian G. P948Characterization of classical opioid receptors, and their effects on ischemia-reperfusion injury in hearts of diabetic rats. Eur Heart J 2018; 39(Sup. 1); (IF 29.98) | ||
38 | Ahmed N, Linardi D, Ahmed S, Mehboob R, Luciani GB, Faggian G, Rungatscher A. Cardioprotective role of fingolimod in ischemia-reperfusion injury by activation of akt/erk pathways in rat model. Heart 2017; 103(Suppl 5): A119-A119. (IF 5.99) | ||
39 | Ahmed N, Linardi D, Ahmed S, Mehboob R, Luciani GB, Faggian G, Rungatscher A. 233 Anti-arrhythmic role of sphingosine 1-phospahte in post-operative atrial fibrillation by pak1 activation. Heart 2017; 103(Suppl 5) A149-A150. (IF 5.99). |
40 | Ahmed N, Rungatscher A, Linardi D, Molon G, Luciani GB, Faggian G. Coronary Sinus Can Be Target For Permanant Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Therapy?” Am J Cardiol DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.04.254 (IF 2.7) |
41 | Rungatscher A, Hallström S, Linardi D, Rossmann C, Ahmed N, Merigo F, Luciani GB, Faggian G. Prolonged Treatment With S-Nitroso Human Serum Albumin Compared to Inhaled Nitric Oxide is More Effective and Prevents Inflammatory and Oxidative Effects in Experimental Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Circulation 2016;134: A20867 (IF 29.6) |
42 | Rungatscher A, Linardi D, Biagio LS, Berton MG, Ahmed N, Tessari M, Luciani GB, Faggian G. Sphingosine- 1- Phosphate Receptor Agonist Fingolimod After Prolonged Circulatory Arrest Improves Cardiac and Neurological Outcomes in a Rat Model of Extracorporeal Life Support. Circulation 2016; 134: A20797 (IF 29.6) |
43 | Ajwa Dates Plays Important Role in Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases, (Accepted) JPMA 2020, (Principal Investigator) (IF 0.7) |
44 | Association of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load with Metabolic Syndrome , (Accepted) JPMA 2020, (Principal Investigator) (IF 0.7) |
45 | Positive impact of Intermittent Fasting on dyslipidemia, (Accepted) JPMA 2020, (Principal Investigator) (IF 0.7) |
46 | Combination of Aerobic training and Moringa Oleifera significantly attenuated the levels of Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), (Accepted) JPMA 2020, (Principal Investigator) (IF 0.7) |
47 | Protective role of Transferulic acid in myocardial Ischemia reperfusion injury, (Accepted) JPMA 2020, (Principal Investigator) (IF 0.7) |
Medical Degree: Chandka Medical College, Larkana, Pakistan (2002)
Internal Medicine Residency: Civil Hospital/ Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Pakistan (2006-2009)
Fellowship in Adult Infectious Diseases: Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation Karachi, Pakistan (2009-2011)
FACP: American College of Physician (2013)
FRCP Glasgow: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2020)
FRCPI: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (2021)
- Ali S: A Multi-center, Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Bivalent mRNA Vaccine (LVRNA021) as Booster in Participants Aged 18 Years and Older who Completed Primary/1 Booster Dose(s) of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination (560 subjects randomized and received vaccination. This study is ongoing)
- Ali S: A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, 24-Week Study of the Clinical and Antiviral Effect of S-217622 Compared with Placebo in Non-hospitalized Participants with COVID-19. (5 subjects randomized and received protease inhibitor vs placebo. This is ongoing)
- Ali S, Khan O S, Khalil A M, et al. Admission Hyperglycemia as a Predictor of COVID-19 Pneumonia, Cytokine Release Syndrome Progression, and Clinical Outcomes in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Cureus. 2022 Jul; 14(7): e27021
- Sajjad Ali, Omar Sufyan Khan, Amira M. Youssef, Iram Saba, Deem Alfedaih: Predicting COVID-19 Outcomes with the Edmonton Obesity Staging System (Accepted for publication in Annals of Saudi Medicine)
- Ali S, Khan Omer, Khalid Al Rubeaan. Hydrophilic Catheters for Intermittent Catheterization and Occurrence of Urinary Tract Infections. A Retrospective Comparative Study in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury. (For final review for publication in Neurourology and Urodynamics Journal)
- Lina I. Alnajjar, Sajjad Ali, Omar Sufyan Khan, Noura Alrashidi, Noura Alshamrani, Njoud Almutairi, Reem Bin Suwaidan: Effect of An Antimicrobial Stewardship Program In The Prevention Of Antibiotic Misuse In Patients With Spinal Cord Injury Undergoing Minor Urologic Procedures: A Single-Group, Quasi-Experiment Study BMC Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 1;23(1):368. doi: 10.1186/s12879-023-08351-4.
- Reem Binsuwaidan, Sajjad Ali, Raghad Hassan Alzahrani, Aljoharah Mansour Aldusaymani, Noura Mallouh Almallouhi, Alhanouf Sager Alsabti, Lina Alnajjar, Omar Sufyan Khan: Prevalence of Multi-Drug Resistant and ESBL Organisms in Chronic Wound Infection Due to Pressure Injuries in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Admitted in Tertiary Care Rehabilitation Hospital (Submitted for Publication)
- Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chachar, Miqdad Haider, Naveed Aslam Lashari, Muhammad Mueed Yasin, Hafiz Bashir Ahmed Kalhoro, Sajjad Ali, Sajjad Ali, Sana Arshad: Frequency of Histopathological Patterns of Lupus Nephritis according to classification by WHO among Pakistani patients; Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Science 2343-2344; sept 2021
- Afaq Shamim, Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chachar, Miqdad Haider, Mohsin Asif, Sajjad Ali, Muhammad Mubashar Tahir, Sajjad Ali: Frequency of High Neutrophil and Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) among NSTEMI/USA Patients and to Compare Frequency of Mortality in Patients of NSTEMI/USA Having High NLR with those without High NLR; Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Science 2031-2034; August 2021
- Mohsin Asif, Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chachar, Miqdad Haider, Sajjad Ali, Afaq Shamim, Muhammad Mubashar Tahir, Sajjad Ali: Frequency of Statin-Induced Myopathy in Patients with Dyslipidemia Presenting in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore; Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Science 2035-2038; August 2021
- Muhammad Mueed Yasin, Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chachar, Sajjad Ali, Sajjad Ali, Asim Mumtaz Khan, Sana Arshad, Hafiza Javeria Shaheen: Frequency of Atrial Arrhythmias in the Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Science 53350-211571693; 2021
- Muhammad Mubashar Tahir, Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chachar, Miqdad Haider, Afaq Shamim, Mohsin Asif, Sajjad Ali, Sajjad Ali: Frequency of Peripheral Neuropathy in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Presenting in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore; Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Science 53350-211571676; 2021
- Waqar Zaheer, Miqdad Haider, Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chachar, Sajjad Ali, Mohsin Asif, Muhammad Mubashar Tahir, Afaq Shamim, Sajjad Ali, Irfan Haider: Frequency of Eye Changes in Patients of Chronic Kidney Disease; Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Science 53350-211571689;.2021
- Ali S, Khan Omer Khan, Odeh Ahmed, Khalid Al Rubeaan. Overweight and Obesity, A Poor Predictor of Clinical Outcomes in COVID 19 (Submitted for Publication) Approved by IRB)
- Ali S, Kumar S. Cryptosporidiosis, and Its Treatment Outcomes with Nitazoxanide; Do We Need Combination Therapy with Paromomycin or Azithromycin? Trop Med Surg 2015, 3:4
- Kumar S, Kalam K, Ali S, Siddiqui S, Baqi: Frequency, Clinical Presentation and Microbiological Spectrum of Candidemia in a Tertiary Care Center in Karachi, Pakistan. J Pak Med Assoc 2014; 64: 281-285.
- Kalam K, Qamar F, Kumar S, Ali S, Baqi S. Gram Negative Bacteremia and Risk Factors for Carbapenemase Resistance in Adults at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi J Pak Med Assoc 64: 530; 2014
- Ali S, Kumar s, Kalam K, Raja K, and Baqi S: Frequency and Clinical Presentation of Cryptosporidiosis in Immunocompetent Adult Patient Presenting with Acute Diarrhoea. J Pak Med Assoc 64: 613; 2014
- Memon SA, Zuberi BF, Ashfaq MN, Kiran Zareen, Qadeer R, Memon AR, Afsar S, et al. Frequency of Depression in chronic Hepatitis C Naïve Patients. Pak J Med Sci 2011; 27(4):780-783
- Zuberi BF, Zuberi FF, Hasan SR, Kumar R, Memon SA, Afsar S. Frequency of acute Hepatitis C after needle sticks injury and its treatment outcome. Pak J Med Sci 2009; 25(5):766-769.
- Zuberi BF, Zuberi FF, Memon SA, Qureshi MH, Ali SZ, Sustained Virological Response Based on Rapid Virological Response in Genotype-3 Chronic Hepatitis C with Standard Interferon in Pakistani Population. World J Gastroenterol 2008 April 14; 14(14): 2218-2221. PMID: 18407597
- Shahid Wahab, Nasir Mahmood, Zaman Shaikh, Waqar H Kazmi MD. Frequency of retinopathy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients Journal of Pakistan Medical Association: Vol. No 58,557 10; October 2008 Acknowledgments The authors acknowledge the help of Dr. Bhagwan Das and Dr. Sajjad Ali Memon in collecting the data for this study.