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Saima Akram Butt

Publications (10)

E-Cadherin as a Marker for Nodal Metastasis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Saima Akram Butt, Anwar Ali, Lubna Avesi, Shoaib Khan, Tazeen Mustansir & Talat Mirza · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2019

Aim: Head and neck cancers, all over the world, contribute greatly to the number of deaths, despite the advancements in the therapeutic strategies. It is characterized by locoregional disease with a tendency for metastasis to the cervical lymph nodes. The pre-operative detection...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i930127

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Infection Control Procedures among Dentists of Karachi

Zaeem Arif, Saima Akram Butt, Madiha Pirvani, Amir Akber Shaikh, Ayesha Tariq Niaz & Shoaib Khan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2019

Aim: Infection control is crucial in any clinical setting. It is vital that all dentists must follow the infection control protocols in their clinics to prevent cross-infection. In a dental clinic, even simple dental procedures including extractions, scaling and root planning, de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i830224

Immunohistochemical Expression of Nibrin in Epithelial Dysplasia and OSCC: A Cross-Sectional Study

Fizza Abidi, Mervyn Hosein, Saima Akram Butt, Faraz Baig, Rehan Ahmed & Abeeha Batool Zaidi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Inherited defect in DNA repair capability is the fundamental problem causing mutations to be passed on to new generation of cells leading to cancer. The NBS1/Nibrin/p95 belongs to the family of the DNA double-strand break repair complex (hMre11 complex) which is a transcript of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i630859

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue: Analysis of Clinico Pathological Features

Sana Fatima, Mervyn Hosein, Saima Akram Butt, Faraz Ahmed Baig, Rehan Ahmed Siddiqui & Fizza Abidi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aims: Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue (SCCOT) is the most common malignant neoplasm of oral cavity. It is a major health concern and causes significant morbidity and mortality. There is high prevalence of exposure to risk factors of SCCOT in our region, therefore the present st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i2430767

Association of Clinicopathological Features with Lymph Node Metastasis: A Cross Sectional Study of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients

Fizza Abidi, Mervyn Hosein, Saima Akram Butt, Abeeha Batool Zaidi, Angbeen Anjum & Sana Fatima · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine association between lymph node metastasis and various clinico-pathological parameters in order to predict their future prognosis of cancer patients. Study Design: Cross sectional study design. Place and Duration of Study: Ziauddin Hospi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i230365

Qualitative Analysis of Bacterial Aerosols Generated during Ultrasonic Dental Scaling

Angabeen Anjum, Mervyn Hosein, Saima Akram Butt, Fakhuruddin . & Yousra Shafiq · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aims: To compare the efficacy of two mouth rinses (0.2% Chlorhexidine and 5% green tea mouth rinse) in reducing the bacterial load (CFUs) in aerosol samples collected during ultrasonic dental scaling and to do the qualitative analysis of bacterial isolates. Study Design: Quasi ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i1130333

Efficacy of Two Mouth Rinses in Reducing Aerosol Bacterial Load during Ultrasonic Scaling

Angabeen Anjum, Mervyn Hosein, Saima Akram Butt, Fakhuruddin ., Bina Fawad & Fizza Abidi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of two mouth washes namely Chlorhexidine 0.2% and 5% green tea mouth rinse when used as pre-procedural rinses in reducing the number of CFU in aerosol generated during ultrasonic scaling. Study Design:  Quasi experimental st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i730311

The Expression of Programmed Death Ligand-1 within Stages of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Immunohistochemical Analysis

Moomal Aslam Khan, Serajuddaula Syed, Noor Ul Wahab, Saima Akram Butt & Jabbar Ahmed Qureshi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma is prevalent in South Asian countries with rising cases of its incidence and mortality. Despite advancements in treatment, survival and recurrence rates are poor. Immunotherapy is a novel therapeutic modality in immunooncology. Immune chec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i230368

Orthodontic Pain and Patients’ Quality of Life: Patient Experiences and Provider Assessments

Sanam Tauheed, Erum Behroz Khan, Zafar Islam, Shoaib Khan, Saima Akram Butt, Attiya Shaikh & Mubassar Fida · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Objectives: To compare orthodontic pain and its Influence on quality of patient’s life as perceived by them with that assessed by their orthodontic care providers. Materials and Methods: It was crosses sectional study involving 75 patients attending the orthodontic clinic and14 o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i630432

Efficacy of Oil-pulling Versus Chlorhexidine Mouthwash in Reducing Oral Streptococcus Mutans Count: A Systemic Review and Meta-analysis

Zaeem Arif Abbasi, Fizza Saher, Jabbar Ahmed Qureshi, Ayesha Tariq Niaz, Saima Akram Butt & Shafaq Saeed Roghay · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Purpose: To determine whether oil-pulling with sesame or coconut oil yields a better result in reducing Streptococcus mutans count compared to conventional chlorhexidine mouthwashes. Methods: Multiple databases were used to search for articles up to and including August 2019. Stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i1230341