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All publications by 'Abdelaziz M'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – St Helens & Knowsley Staff

945 Usefulness of Skull X-Ray in diagnosis and management of craniosynostosis and suspected NAI in children less than 4 years, results of three years retrospective observational study

Aims Evidence for the indications of skull X rays (SXR) in children is limited. There is substantial evidence to suggest that children are more susceptible to the effects of ionizing radiation than adult. The risks from exposure to ionizing radiation are dependent on the age at which exposure occurs, and..

Published: 17/08/2022
Authors: Ahmad A, Hamed Z, Vataha K, Abdelaziz M

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1074 Surgical care closer to home: is it up to the mark?

Aims Paediatric surgery is challenging and training in this area is subspecialised including anaesthesia and post operative care. The Royal College of Surgeons Standards of Surgical care for Children, 2013 supports the ‘provision of care closer to home’ in patients with access to appropriate level of care. Typically this is district..

Published: 17/08/2022
Authors: Maddipati T, Chilukuri L, Abdelaziz M

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677 GP with Extended Remit (GPwER) in Paediatrics-Ensuring children and young people are seen in the right place, at the right time, by the right person

Aims The GPwER for paediatrics manages a defined cohort of paediatric conditions in a community setting, ensuring patients are seen at the right time, in the right place by the right clinician. By bringing the skills of a generalist to a specialist area, care is delivered to children & young people..

Published: 17/08/2022
Authors: Chang R, Abdelaziz M, Barrow A

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Anti-N-methyl- d -aspartate receptor encephalitis: A case series and review of the literature

Abstract Anti-NMDAR (N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor) encephalitis is a potentially severe form of encephalitis associated with antibodies against NR1 and NR2 subunits of the NMDAR. Anti-NMDAR encephalitis is a treatable cause of encephalitis. An underlying tumor should be actively looked for as this is also considered to be a paraneoplastic syndrome. We..

Published: 23/12/2019
Authors: Abdelaziz M

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To treat or not to treat? the efficacy of oral paracetamol for delayed closure of the ductus arteriosus; A case report

​ Background and aims  Female infant was born at 29 weeks gestation. At one month of life this baby was self ventilating in air but having frequent profound desaturations requiring stimulation. These did not improve with blood transfusion nor anti reflux therapy. Weight gain was also suboptimal. Echocardiography demonstrated a large haemodynamically..

Published: 14/03/2017
Authors: Brophy H, Bentur H, Abdelaziz M

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Hyperostosis

​ Abdelaziz, M; John, CM. (2013).  Hyperostosis: an under-recognized complication of prostaglandin infusion . Acta Paediatrica. 102 (5), e192  

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Abdelaziz M

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Functional Antibody Assay

​ Background and Aim  Recurrent respiratory tract infection (RTI) is a frequent presenting complaint in the general paediatric clinic. Children are often tested to screen for possible underlying immunodeficiency and Cystic Fibrosis. We aim to evaluate the indications for performing functional antibody assay (FAA) and how the results affected our clinical ..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Collier JJ, Ho DKK, Abdelaziz M, John CM

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