2022
Anxiety and Depression in Ireland during COVID-19 – a narrative review
Sathyanarayanan V, Shahwar D, Azeem M. Anxiety and Depression in Ireland during COVID-19 – a narrative review. European Psychiatry 2022, 65: s65-s66. PMCID: PMC9565769, DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDepressive disorderCOVID-19Narrative reviewTop public health priorityHealth care workersPrevalence of anxietyPublic health priorityGeneral anxiety disorderGlobal Research DatabaseIrish populationMental health concernsHigh prevalenceHealth priorityPhysical activityDepression disorderResearch DatabaseCare workersPrevalence rangeNarrative synthesisHealth concernPrevalenceAnxiety disordersMental healthPrevalence levelsDisorders
2020
Genetics of structural and functional brain changes in autism spectrum disorder
Hashem S, Nisar S, Bhat A, Yadav S, Azeem M, Bagga P, Fakhro K, Reddy R, Frenneaux M, Haris M. Genetics of structural and functional brain changes in autism spectrum disorder. Translational Psychiatry 2020, 10: 229. PMID: 32661244, PMCID: PMC7359361, DOI: 10.1038/s41398-020-00921-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsASD patientsAutism spectrum disorderFunctional brain changesSpecific single nucleotide polymorphismsClinical managementIsolated disorderBrain changesSpectrum disorderTherapeutic interventionsFunctional changesNoninvasive imagingDisordersSingle nucleotide polymorphismsGenetic disordersPatientsRisk genesDevelopmental disordersSocial impairmentNeuropsychiatryASD diagnosisCommunicative behaviorIntellectual developmental disorder and autism spectrum disorder in the WPA next triennium mainstream
Bertelli M, Salvador-Carulla L, Munir K, Scattoni M, Azeem M, Javed A. Intellectual developmental disorder and autism spectrum disorder in the WPA next triennium mainstream. World Psychiatry 2020, 19: 260-260. PMID: 32394578, PMCID: PMC7214957, DOI: 10.1002/wps.20727.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents: epidemiology, diagnosis and management
Nazeer A, Latif F, Mondal A, Azeem M, Greydanus D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents: epidemiology, diagnosis and management. Translational Pediatrics 2020, 9: s76-s93. PMID: 32206586, PMCID: PMC7082239, DOI: 10.21037/tp.2019.10.02.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Assessment of knowledge about childhood autism spectrum disorder among healthcare workers in Makkah-Saudi Arabia
Hayat A, Meny A, Salahuddin N, M.Alnemary F, Ahuja K, Azeem M. Assessment of knowledge about childhood autism spectrum disorder among healthcare workers in Makkah-Saudi Arabia. Pakistan Journal Of Medical Sciences 2019, 35: 951-957. PMID: 31372123, PMCID: PMC6659086, DOI: 10.12669/pjms.35.4.605.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealthcare professionalsMean scoreAutism spectrum disorderHigher mean scoresCross-sectional surveyAssessment of knowledgeChildhood Autism Spectrum DisordersChildren's HospitalTreatment optionsGeneral physiciansHealthcare workersHealth workersSpectrum disorderSectional surveyEarly interventionFinal analysisChildhood autismNon-physiciansPhysiciansMakkah Saudi ArabiaScoresPercent scoreMore yearsAdditional questionsDisorders
2017
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An Overview
Albanna A, Bazaid K, Azeem M. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An Overview. Psychiatric Annals 2017, 47: 512-518. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20170908-01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric obsessive-compulsive disorderObsessive-compulsive disorderCognitive behavioral therapyRecurrent obsessionsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsFirst-line medicationFirst-line treatmentSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsSignificant societal burdenComplex neuropsychiatric disorderMost childrenAdolescentsReuptake inhibitorsComorbid conditionsPharmacological treatmentFunctional impairmentNeuropsychiatric disordersSocietal burdenChildrenSevere casesUS FoodDrug AdministrationDisordersDistressCompulsionPediatric Depression: The Latest in Diagnosis and Treatment
Malik S, Azeem M. Pediatric Depression: The Latest in Diagnosis and Treatment. Psychiatric Annals 2017, 47: 502-506. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20170911-01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric depressionDepressive disorderSignificant risk factorsMajor depressive disorderSubsyndromal depressionRisk factorsPharmacological interventionsBiopsychosocial assessmentPsychiatric disordersSignificant burdenDepressionDisordersDomains of functioningPublic healthMost youthTreatmentChildrenAdolescentsFunctioning of youthMultiple informantsRelapseRecurrencePrevalenceDiagnosisImpairmentGeneralized Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An Update
Imran N, Haider I, Azeem M. Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An Update. Psychiatric Annals 2017, 47: 497-501. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20170913-01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGeneralized anxiety disorderAnxiety disordersExcessive worryPsychological therapiesFamily therapyComorbid disordersSignificant distressProtective factorsCommon psychopathologyPhysical symptomsAdolescentsVariety of situationsWorryChildrenMultimodal approachDisordersPharmacological treatmentRisk factorsPsychoeducationBetter outcomesPsychopathologyDistressYouthTherapyDisabilityWhen Memories Become Malignant: An Update on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Imran N, Haider I, Azeem M. When Memories Become Malignant: An Update on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents. Psychiatric Annals 2017, 47: 139-144. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20170208-01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderStress disorderDiagnosis of PTSDPTSD symptomatologyCognitive developmentTraumatic stressPTSD criteriaDevelopmental levelNeurobiological basisSexual abuseAdolescentsSchool violenceChildrenDomestic violencePharmacological treatmentDisordersMemoryViolenceSymptomatologyAbuseSerious consequencesNatural disasters
2016
Overview and Management of Common Sleep Disorders in Children: A Review for Psychiatrists
Kazaglis L, Molero H, Azeem M, Khawaja I. Overview and Management of Common Sleep Disorders in Children: A Review for Psychiatrists. Psychiatric Annals 2016, 46: 39-44. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20151209-01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism Spectrum Disorder: An Update
Azeem M, Imran N, Khawaja I. Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Update. Psychiatric Annals 2016, 46: 58-62. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20151202-01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderHyperactivity/inattentionSelf-injurious behaviorBehavioral rigidityBody of researchASD criteriaRitualistic behaviorsLanguage assessmentCluster symptomsCommunication difficultiesDevelopmental disordersParent educationAutismFifth editionStatistical ManualMental disordersDisordersAppropriate educational programsIrritabilityEducational programsInattentionAggressionPsychotropic medicationsSpeech
2014
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Perspective from Pakistan
Imran N, Azeem M. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Perspective from Pakistan. 2014, 2483-2496. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4788-7_152.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderChildhood developmental disordersDiagnosis of autismAutismDevelopmental disordersCurrent professionalsEarly interventionSchool servicesMultiple health care professionalsSupport groupsHealth care professionalsChildrenCaregiver support groupsContinuous medical educationLevel of understandingDisordersEarly identificationPublic awareness campaignsHealth science curriculaProfessionalsAdequate attentionAwareness campaignsMajor barrierIntervention
2011
A survey of Autism knowledge and attitudes among the healthcare professionals in Lahore, Pakistan
Imran N, Chaudry MR, Azeem MW, Bhatti MR, Choudhary ZI, Cheema MA. A survey of Autism knowledge and attitudes among the healthcare professionals in Lahore, Pakistan. BMC Pediatrics 2011, 11: 107. PMID: 22107951, PMCID: PMC3250946, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-11-107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutistic disorderDSM-IV-TR criteriaTreatment of autismIV-TR diagnostic criteriaFuture awareness campaignsAutism knowledgeEmotional featuresHealthcare professionalsAutismProfessional groupsCurrent professionalsOutdated beliefsClinical implicationsMultiple settingsBeliefsHealth professionalsDisordersProfessionalsTR criteriaTimely referralMean ageResultsTwo hundredDiagnostic criteriaDemographic informationEarly detection
2008
Prevalence and risk factors for depression and anxiety in hospitalized cardiac patients in pakistan.
Dogar IA, Khawaja IS, Azeem MW, Awan H, Ayub A, Iqbal J, Thuras P. Prevalence and risk factors for depression and anxiety in hospitalized cardiac patients in pakistan. Innov Clin Neurosci 2008, 5: 38-41. PMID: 19727293, PMCID: PMC2708112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHospitalized cardiac patientsMajor depressive disorderCardiac patientsRisk factorsDepressive disorderAnxiety disordersTertiary care hospitalFourth Edition criteriaHigh-risk factorsHADS anxiety subscaleCare hospitalHospital AnxietyCardiac illnessCardiac unitEdition criteriaHigh prevalenceDepression ScaleQOL scaleClose monitoringPatientsClinical InterviewMental disordersStatistical ManualDisordersAnxiety subscaleAutistic Disorder
Realmuto G, Azeem M. Autistic Disorder. 2008, 355-373. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-252-6_20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment trial outcomesNew assessment technologiesComplex neurodevelopmental disorderCauses of autismBrain pathologyMedical treatmentAutismClinical decisionPathophysiological processesAutistic disorderEpidemiological levelTrial outcomesNeurodevelopmental disordersBiological underpinningsScientific evidenceDisordersTreatmentBasic science