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h-index: 9
Works: 60
Citations: 254

Most-cited papers

Risk factors associated with nosocomial infections among end stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis: A systematic review
Saad Hanif Abbasi, R. A. Aftab, S. Chua
2020PLoS ONE34 citations Open access
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Evaluation of Conspiracy Beliefs, Vaccine Hesitancy, and Willingness to Pay towards COVID-19 Vaccines in Six Countries from Asian and African Regions: A Large Multinational Analysis
M. Salman, T. Mallhi, Nida Tanveer, N. Shehzadi +16 more
2022Vaccines24 citations Open access
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Awareness and knowledge of Chikungunya infection following its outbreak in Pakistan among health care students and professionals: a nationwide survey
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, Nida Tanveer, A. Bukhsh +4 more
2018PeerJ23 citations Open access
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Smoking on Treatment Outcomes Among Tuberculosis Patients
A. Khan, R. A. Aftab, Mohammad Israr, Ayesha Khan +1 more
2015American Journal of the Medical Sciences18 citations
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Adverse Effect of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) in HIV/AIDS Patients.
K. Khan, A. Khan, S. Sulaiman, C. Soo +1 more
201414 citations Open access
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Expanded Dengue Syndrome
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
202112 citations
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Study protocol: Effectiveness of patient centered pharmacist care in improving medication adherence, clinical parameters and quality of life among hemodialysis patients
G. S. Paneerselvam, R. A. Aftab, R. Sirisinghe, P. Lai +1 more
2022PLoS ONE11 citations Open access
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Ecofriendly Curcumin-Conjugated Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: Targeted Cytotoxicity and Apoptosis in Oral Carcinoma KB Cells
Shahnaz Majeed, Sreenivas Patro Sisinthy, A. S. Sa’ari, Mohammed Danish +3 more
2024Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials9 citations
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Parental Perceptions and Barriers towards Childhood COVID-19 Vaccination in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Y. Khan, T. Mallhi, M. Salman, Nida Tanveer +4 more
2022Vaccines9 citations Open access
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Incidence and Risk Factors Associated With Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes Among Prisoners: A Multicenter Study in Malaysia
A. Khan, S. Sulaiman, A. R. Muttalif, M. Hassali +2 more
2019Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice8 citations
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Taking a Step Further in Identifying Ideal Blood Pressure Range Among Hemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis
R. A. Aftab, R. Sellappans, Cheong Kah Ming, Imam Shaik
2020Frontiers in Pharmacology7 citations Open access
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Commentary: Outbreak of Chikungunya in Pakistan
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Khan, Nida Tanveer +2 more
2017Frontiers in Public Health7 citations Open access
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Enhancing medication management in hemodialysis patients: Exploring the impact of patient-centered pharmacist care and motivational interviewing
G. S. Paneerselvam, L. K. C. Kenneth, R. A. Aftab, Roland Gamini Sirisinghe +2 more
2024PLoS ONE6 citations Open access
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Prevalence, Microbial Etiology and Risk Factors Associated With Healthcare Associated Infections Among End Stage Renal Disease Patients on Renal Replacement Therapy
Saad Hanif Abbasi, R. A. Aftab, Pauline Siew Mei Lai, Soo K. Lim +1 more
2022Journal of pharmacy and practice6 citations
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Safety and Efficacy of Losartan 50 mg in Reducing Blood Pressure among Patients with Post-Dialysis Euvolemic Hypertension: A Randomized Control Trial
R. A. Aftab, A. Khan, A. Adnan, S. Sulaiman +1 more
2017Scientific Reports6 citations Open access
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A Study of Effectiveness of Medical Therapy in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients in HUSM.
A. Hamzah, G. Hood, A. Adnan, R. A. Aftab +1 more
20156 citations
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Does Guideline Knowledge Affect Treatment Compliance Among Emergency Doctors?
R. A. Aftab, A. Khan, S. S. Syed Sulaiman, I. Ali +1 more
2014American Journal of the Medical Sciences6 citations
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Efficacy of Losartan in the management of Post-Dialysis Euvolemic Hypertension (HELD-Trial): A Single-Blind Randomized Control Trial
R. A. Aftab, A. Khan, A. Adnan, S. Sulaiman +1 more
2016Scientific Reports5 citations Open access
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Impact of Healthcare Associated Infections on Survival and Treatment Outcomes Among End Stage Renal Disease Patients on Renal Replacement Therapy
Saad Hanif Abbasi, R. A. Aftab, P. S. M. Lai, Soo K. Lim +1 more
2021Frontiers in Pharmacology4 citations Open access
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Protocol of randomized control trial for effectiveness of angiotensin receptor blockers on blood pressure control among euvolemic hypertensive hemodialysis patients
R. A. Aftab, A. Khan, S. S. Syed Sulaiman, T. Khan +1 more
2017Medicine4 citations Open access
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A systematic review on randomized control trials on rennin angiotensin aldosterone system inhibitors role in managing hypertension among hemodialysis patients
R. A. Aftab, A. Khan, A. Adnan, N. Jannah
2016Renal Failure4 citations Open access
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Difference in healthcare resource utilization and health-related quality of life between patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in a public hospital in Malaysia – a retrospective case-note review and cross-sectional survey
K. Lee, Nik Nur Eliza Mohamed, Salina Abdul Aziz, Duratul'ain Mohamad Nazri +8 more
2025Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy3 citations Open access
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The Pharmacist Role In Improving Medication Adherence In Dialysis Patients: A Systematic Review
G. S. Paneerselvam, R. A. Aftab, M. A. Baig, Enti Hariadha
20213 citations
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Gender Differences in Treatment Outcome among Tuberculosis Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis in Pakistan.
A. Khan, Mohammad Israr, O. Mateen, M. A. Hadi +1 more
20153 citations
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Machine learning for the prediction of acute kidney injury post cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
R. A. Aftab, Z. A. Butt, Baharudin Ibrahim, Soo-Kun Lim
2026BMC Medical Informatics Decis. Mak.2 citations Open access
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Dengue-Induced Pulmonary Complications
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
20202 citations
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Dengue-Induced Renal Complications
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
20202 citations
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Dengue Viral Infection (DVI) and Expanded Dengue Syndrome (EDS)
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
20202 citations
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An assessment of adherence to asthma medication guidelines: findingsfrom a tertiary care center in the state of Penang, Malaysia.
R. A. Aftab, A. Khan, S. S. Syed Sulaiman, I. Ali +2 more
2016Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences2 citations
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Prevalence, severity, and treatment of dry eye disease among patients presenting at community pharmacies in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Huey-Ming Pang, Mei-Qian Yau, R. A. Aftab, R. Sellappans +1 more
2025Pharmacy in practice1 citations Open access
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Challenges and opportunities in community pharmacists' identification and management of dry eye disease: a qualitative study.
Shong-Li Ng, A. Tey, R. Sellappans, R. A. Aftab +3 more
2025International Journal of Pharmacy Practice1 citations
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Dengue-Induced Neurological Complications
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
20201 citations
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Dengue-Induced Musculoskeletal Complications
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
20201 citations
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Dengue-Induced Lymphoreticular Complications
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
20201 citations
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Dengue-Induced Ocular Complications
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
20201 citations
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Gender Differences and Treatment Outcome among Drug Induced Hepatotoxicity Tuberculosis Patients
K. Nadarajah, A. Khan, I. Ali, R. A. Aftab +1 more
2019Open Medicine Journal1 citations Open access
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Physicians’ Adherence to Asthma Guidelines: A Prospective Prescription Review from Tertiary Care Hospital, Malaysia
R. A. Aftab, A. Khan, S. Sulaiman, I. Ali
20181 citations Open access
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Children with Vesicoureteric Reflux in a Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital
I. Nzan, R. Ali, M. Iliaş, A. Nasir +2 more
20171 citations Open access
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Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostatic urethra
A. Hamzah, A. Adnan, F. Jummaat, R. A. Aftab
20151 citations
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Retrospective Review of Intra Abdominal Injuries Sustained in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital
A. Hamzah, Abdullah Mubarak, R. Ahmad, A. Kareem +2 more
20151 citations
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Fear of Negative Appearance Evaluation and Attitude Towards Mammography: Moderating Role of Internal Health Locus of Control, Cancer Worry and Age
Hussain Mallhi, Y. Khan, R. A. Aftab, A. Aftab
1 citations
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Knowledge and practice of community pharmacists in identifying and managing dry eye disease in Klang Valley of Malaysia. A cross-sectional study
Hang-Sia Tzu, Mei-Qian Yau, R. A. Aftab, R. Sellappans +1 more
2026Pharmacy in practice0 citations Open access
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Umbrella review of systematic reviews analyzing the effectiveness of digital tools in improving medication adherence among diabetic patients
R. A. Aftab, Mohamad Farhan Bin Ramlan, Zirwa Asim, Imam Shaik
2026Journal of public health0 citations
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Catheter-related bloodstream infections in hemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and risk.
R. A. Aftab, Vincent Mal Mariadass, Syireen Alwi, Baharudin Ibrahim +3 more
2026Journal of Infection in Developing Countries0 citations Open access
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Editorial: Childhood vaccination and COVID-19
T. Mallhi, Muhammad Salman, Y. Khan, F. Khan +4 more
2023Frontiers in Pediatrics0 citations Open access
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Conclusions and Suggestions
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
2020Expanded Dengue Syndrome0 citations
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Dengue-Induced Gastrohepatic Complications
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
20200 citations
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Dengue-Induced Cardiac Complications
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
20200 citations
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Dengue-Induced Miscellaneous Complications
T. Mallhi, Y. Khan, A. Adnan, Nida Tanveer +1 more
20200 citations
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Assessment of Losartan 50 mg on Survival of Post-Dialysis Euvolemic Hypertensive Patients: Findings from HELD Trial
R. A. Aftab, A. Khan, A. Adnan, S. Sulaiman +1 more
2019Blood Purification0 citations
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