Dr. Mohammad Aslam

Pro-Vice Chancellor
National University of Medical Sciences, Pakistan


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Physiology from University of London, UK

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Biography

Dr. Muhammad Aslam (MBBS, M.Phil, Ph.D. FCPS) is currently serving as a Pro-Vice Chancellor and Professor of Physiology, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi. He was a Former Dean of Health and Sciences Department of National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad and formal Principal of Army Medical College, Rawalpindi. He was pioneer President of South Asian association of Physiologists and former President of Pakistan Association of Medical Editors. He was also former Head of High Attitude Medical Research Cell (HALMARC), Pakistan Army.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Reproductive Endocrinology
Physiology
Medical
Neuroendocrine

Selected Publications

  1. Nadeem, A., S. Mumtaz, A.K. Naveed, Q. Mansoor, M. Aslam and M. Ismail, 2017. Association of ADIPOQ C -11377G (rs266729), TNF-α G-238A (rs361525) single nucleotide polymorphisms with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Pakistani population. J. Coll. Phys. Surg. Pak., 27: 625-630.

  2. Nadeem, A., S. Mumtaz, A.K. Naveed, M. Aslam, A. Siddiqui, G.M. Lodhi and T. Ahmad, 2015. Gene -gene, gene-environment interactions and single nucleotide polymorphisms of inflammatory cytokines. World J. Diabetes, 6: 642-647.

  3. Nadeem, A., S. Mumtaz, A.K. Naveed, M. Aslam, A. Siddiqui and G.M. Lodhi, 2015. Pattern of dyslipidaemia and impact of increasing age and duration of type 2 diabetes mellitus on dyslipidaemia, insulin levels and insulin resistance. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 65: 928-932.

  4. Sarwar, S., M. Aslam, M.A. Waqar, M. Hussain and I.F. Butt, 2013. Iodized salt: A risk factor for hyperthyroidism. J. Rawalpindi Med. Coll., 17: 284-287.

  5. Nadeem, A., A.K. Naveed, M.M. Hussain, M. Aslam, A. Siddiqui and S.A. Saeed, 2013. Variations in association of Interleukin 6-G174C single nucleotide polymorphism with type 2 diabetes mellitus-a review. Int. J. Diabetes Dev. Countries, 33: 186-191.

  6. Hameed, W., A.K. Naveed and M. Aslam, 2013. Effect of visfatin on testosterone levels in insulin resistant diabetic male Sprague Dawley rats. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 63: 29-33.

  7. Nadeem A. and M. Aslam, 2012. Association of interferon-alpha and ribavirin-induced thyroid dysfunction with severity of disease and response to treatment in Pakistani Asian patients of chronic hepatitis C. Hepatitis Res. Treatment, Vol. 2012. 10.1155/2012/864315.
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  8. Lodhi, G.M., M.M. Hussain and M. Aslam, 2012. Effect of antioxidant supplementation on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzyme activity on exposure to acute restraint stress in Sprague Dawley rats. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 62: 105-110.

  9. Latif, R., G.M. Lodhi, W. Hameed and M. Aslam, 2012. Steroidogenesis in amlodipine treated purified leydig cells. Toxicol. Applied Pharmacol., 258: 26-31.
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  10. Hameed, W., I. Yousaf, R. Latif and M. Aslam, 2012. Effect of visfatin on testicular steroidogenesis in purified leydig cells. J. Ayub Med. Coll. Abbottabad, 24: 62-64.

  11. Lodhi, G.M., W. Hameed, T. Ahmed, R. Latif and M. Aslam, 2011. Effects of ascorbic acid and alpha tocopherol supplementation on basal testosterone cortisol ratio in male sprague dawley rats. Pak. J. Physiol., 7: 7-10.
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  12. Asad, M., M. Aslam, T.A. Munir and A. Nadeem, 2011. Effect of Acacia nilotica leaves extract on hyperglycaemia, lipid profile and platelet aggregation in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. J. Ayub Med. Coll. Abbottabad, 23: 3-7.

  13. Nadeem, A., M.M. Hussain, M. Aslam and T. Hussain, 2010. Interferon-alpha induced and ribavirin induced thyroid dysfunction in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Iran Biomed. J., 10: 132-140.

  14. Nadeem, A., M.M. Hussain and M. Aslam, 2010. Correlation of serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels to liver histology in chronic hepatitis C. J. Coll. Phys. Surg. Pak., 20: 657-661.
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  15. Ahsin, S., M. Aslam, S. Saleem and M.A. Bhatti, 2010. Role of electroacupuncture in treatment of osteoarthritis knee: A single blind sham controlled study. Rawal Med. J., 35: 41-44.

  16. Razzaq, Z., M.M. Hussain, S. Naqvi and M. Aslam, 2009. Correlation of plasma endothelin-1 levels with pulmonary hypertension after inhaled nitric oxide therapy. J. Ayub Med. Coll. Abbottabad, 21: 106-110.

  17. Razzaq, Z., M. Aslam, M.M. Hussain, S. Naqvi, M. Zameer and A. Badar, 2009. Variable response to inhaled nitric oxide in postoperative patients of mitral stenosis with pulmonary hypertension. J. Ayub Med. Coll. Abbottabad, 21: 98-102.

  18. Razi, M.S., W. Hameed, S.S. Habib, M. Aslam and R. Ashraf, 2009. Synergism between collagen-adenosine diphosphate and collagen-epinephrine in platelets' aggregation: Different dose response relationships. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 59: 368-371.

  19. Nadeem, A., M.M. Hussain, M. Aslam, T. Hussain, F.I. Butt, A.S. Khan and A. Asad, 2009. Association of response to combined interferon alpha-2B and ribavirin therapy in patients of chronic hepatitis C with serum alanine aminotransferase levels and severity of the disease on liver biopsy. J. Ayub Med. Coll. Abbottabad, 21: 103-106.

  20. Nadeem, A., M. Aslam, D.A. Khan, T. Hussain and S.A. Khan, 2009. Effects of combined interferon alpha and ribavirin therapy on thyroid functions in patients with chronic hepatitis C. J. Coll. Phys. Surg. Pak., 19: 86-89.
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  21. Lodhi, G.M., I.F. Butt, M.M. Hussain and M. Aslam, 2009. Effects of ascorbic acid and selenium supplementation on basal testosterone cortisol ratio in male Sprague Dawley rats. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 59: 14-19.
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  22. Latif, R., M. Aslam, M.M. Hussain, F.I. Butt, A. Mubarik and A. Zubair, 2009. Effects of amlodipine besylate on spermatogenesis in sprague dawley rats. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 59: 275-279.

  23. Latif, R., M. Aslam and T. Mehmood, 2009. Spermatogenesis following discontinuation of calcium channel blocker amlodipine in rats. J. Ayub Med. Coll. Abbottabad, 21: 25-27.

  24. Ahsin, S., S. Saleem, A.M. Bhatti, R.K. Iles and M. Aslam, 2009. Clinical and endocrinological changes after electro-acupuncture treatment in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Pain, 147: 60-66.
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  25. Latif, R., G.M. Lodhi and M. Aslam, 2008. Effects of amlodipine on serum testosterone, testicular weight and gonado-somatic index in adult rats. J. Ayub Med. Coll. Abbottabad, 20: 8-10.
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  26. Nadeem, A., M. Aslam, T. Hussain, M.H. Hussain and A.S. Khan, 2007. Efficacy of combined interferon alpha and ribavirin therapy in patients of chronic hepatitis C. Pak. J. Physiol., 3: 35-37.

  27. Khan, M.A., M.M. Hussain, M. Aslam, M. Imran and W. Hameed, 2007. Frequency of ventricular late potentials in healthy population. Pak. J. Physiol., 3: 14-18.
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  28. Khan, D.A. and M. Aslam, 2007. Heat exhaustion and exertional heatstroke. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 57: 143-150.

  29. Hameed, W., M.M. Hussain, I.F. Butt and M. Aslam, 2006. Medical education and training for disaster management: An urgent need. Pak. Armed Force Med. J., 56: 425-432.

  30. Hafeezullah and M. Aslam, 2006. Leptin: Fights against obesity. Pak. J. Physiol., 2: 54-59.

  31. Habib, S.S., M. Aslam, A.K. Naveed and M.S. Razi, 2006. Comparison of lipid profiles and lipoprotein a levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus during oral hypoglycemic or insulin therapy. Saudi Med. J., 27: 174-180.
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  32. Saleem, S., A. Manzoor, M.M. Hussain, I.F. Butt and M. Aslam, 2005. The electro acupuncture: A mode of analgesia. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 55: 50-55.

  33. Razi, M.S., I.F. Butt, M. Aslam, W. Hameed, R. Ashraf and S. Effendi, 2005. Dose response relationship of different reagents for platelet aggregation. Pak. J. Physiol., 1: 11-14.

  34. Majeed, I., M.A. Khan, M.M. Hussain and M. Aslam, 2005. High resolution electrocardiography. Pak. J. Physiol., 1: 44-48.

  35. Hameed, W., M.S. Razi, M.A. Khan, M.M. Hussain, S. Aziz and M. Aslam, 2005. Electrocardiographic diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy: Comparison with echocardiography. Pak. J. Physiol., 1: 35-38.
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  36. Hameed, W., M.M. Hussain, M. Aslam, S. Aziz, M.S. Razi and A. Badar, 2005. Sensitivity and specificity of romhilt-estes point score system for detecting left ventricular hypertrophy. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 55: 224-229.

  37. Habib, S.S., M. Aslam and W. Hameed, 2005. Gender differences in lipids and lipoprotein (a) profiles in healthy individuals and patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pak. J. Physiol., 1: 2-6.

  38. Butt, I.F., S.A. Saeed, S.N. Waqar and M. Aslam, 2005. Synergistic interaction of epinephrine and calcium ionophore in platelet aggregation. J. Ayub Med. Coll., 17: 1-5.

  39. Sabir, S., M. Aslam, S. Hussain and T. Hussain, 2004. Field management of high altitude emergencies. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 54: 117-122.

  40. Razi, M.S., I.F. Butt, M. Ayub, M. Aslam, W. Hameed, A. Badar and M.N. Afzal, 2004. Synergistic interaction of adenosine diphosphate-epinephrine and epinephrine-collagen in aggregation of human platelets. J. Ayub Med. Coll., 16: 20-24.
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  41. Khan, U.A., M. Aslam and S.A. Saeed, 2004. Effect of beta adrenergic antagonist on the production of testosterone by rat’s leydig cells. J. Ayub Med. Coll., 16: 26-28.
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  42. Hafeezullah, M.M. Hussain, S. Aziz and M. Aslam, 2004. Significance of atrial natriuretic pepetides in morphological changes in athlete’s heart. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 54: 106-112.

  43. Habib, S.S. and M. Aslam, 2004. Lipids and lipoprotein (a) concentrations in Pakistani patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Obes. Metab., 6: 338-343.
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  44. Butt, I.F., S.A. Saeed, R. Huma and M. Aslam, 2004. Role of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase in epinephrine and calcium ionophore, A 23187 induced platelet aggregation. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 54: 92-98.

  45. Badar, A., W. Saeed, M.M. Hussain and M. Aslam, 2004. Correlation of eosinophil cationic protein with severity of asthma. J. Ayub Med. Coll., 16: 66-71.
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  46. Rao, A.A. and M. Aslam, 2003. “Speleotherapy”. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 53: 1-2.

  47. Khan, M.A., S.M.I. Majeed and M. Aslam, 2003. An introduction to signal average electrocardiography. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 53: 215-219.

  48. Khan, D.A., R. Hashim and M. Aslam, 2003. High altitude pulmonary odema. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 53: 225-233.

  49. Hussain, M.M. and M. Aslam, 2003. Hypoxia and pulmonary acclimatisation at 4578 m altitude: The role of acetazolamide and dexamethasone. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 53: 451-458.
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  50. Habib, S.S., M. Aslam, A.K. Naveed and A. Sattar, 2003. Lipoprotein (a) and glycaemic control in Pakistani subjects with diabetes mellitus. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 53: 54-59.
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  51. Habib, S.S. and M. Aslam, 2003. Risk factors, knowledge and health status in diabetic patients. Saudi Med. J., 24: 447-452.
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  52. Habib, S.S. and M. Aslam, 2003. High risk levels of lipoprotein (a) in Pakistani patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Saudi Med. J., 24: 647-651.
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  53. Chaudhary, Z.A., M. Aslam, M.Z.A. Akbari and M. Ashraf, 2002. Role of antioxidant alpha lipoic acid in symptomatic diabetic retinopathy. Professional, 9: 53-59.

  54. Hussain, M.M., M. Aslam and Z.U. Khan, 2001. Acute mountain sickness score and hypoxaemia. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 51: 173-179.

  55. Haq, I.U., M.M. Ahmad, M. Aslam, A. Majid, S. Moin and A. Sattar, 2000. Thyroid dysfunction in patients with Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) on hemodialysis. J. Rawalpindi Med. Coll., 4: 20-23.

  56. Butt, I.F., M. Aslam, F.A. Khan and M. Ayub, 2000. Plasma insulin and platelet functions in diabetes mellitus. J. Coll. Phys. Surg. Pak., 10: 182-184.

  57. Aslam, M., M.H. Javed, N. Mehboobali and F.A. Khan, 2000. The concentration of semen N-acetyl-B-D-glucosaniuinidase (NAG) and plasma reproductive hormones infertile men. Pak. J. Med. Res., 39: 135-138.

  58. Khan, M.A., M. Aslam, N. Azhar and M.Z. Hayat, 1999. Fluid regulation and ADH in rat oestrous cycle. Professional, 46: 403-408.

  59. Khan, M.A., M. Aslam and N. Azhar, 1999. Potassium chloride regulation in the rat oestrus: Effect of difluoromethylornithine (DFMO). Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 48: 109-112.

  60. Khan, U.A., S.J. Khan, M. Aslam, A.A. Khan and M.A. Khan, 1998. The role of polyamines in difluromethylornithine (DFMO) treated female rats. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 48: 34-36.

  61. Khan, M.A., K.M. Fayyaz, M. Khan and M. Aslam, 1998. Fluid balance: Changes in cycling rats treated with difluoro-methylornithine (DFMO) during the pro-oestrus. Professional, 5: 143-147.

  62. Farooqi, L., R. Rehman, M. Ahmed and M. Aslam, 1998. The effects of phenytoin sodium and putrescine on pituitary thyroidal axis in rate. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 48: 7-10.

  63. Aslam, M., A.U.H. Gilani, Z.U. Khan, M.M. Abbas and M. Mazar, 1998. Anthypertensive activity of high altitude plants in anaesthetised rats. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 48: 46-50.

  64. Rehman, R., L. Farooqi, M. Ahmad and M. Aslam, 1997. Role of putrescine on thyroid functions in rats. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 47: 48-50.

  65. Farjam, A. and M. Aslam, 1997. Effect of acetazolamide and dexamethasone on psychiatric symptoms at high altitude. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 47: 48-50.

  66. Chaudhry, M.A., W. Alamgir and M. Aslam, 1997. ECG changes on acute ascent to high altitude with acetazolamide and dexamethasone. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 47: 84-87.

  67. Khan, M.A., M. Khan and M. Aslam, 1996. Fluid balance over the oestrus cycle of the rat. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 46: 231-234.

  68. Khan, M.A., K.M. Fayyaz, M.A. Khan and M. Aslam, 1996. Urinary electrolytes concentrations and water retention in ovariectomised rats treated with oestradiol benzoate. Professional Med. J., 3: 63-69.

  69. Khan, M. and M. Aslam, 1996. Fluid regulation and ADH in rat oestrous: The effect of oestradiol. J. Ayub Med. Coll., 8: 9-12.

  70. Khan, D.A., M. Aslam and Z.U. Khan, 1996. Changes in plasma electrolytes during acclimatization at high altitude. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 46: 128-131.

  71. Aslam, M., F.A. Khan, S. Saeed and A. Ahmed, 1996. The concentration of semen fructose, zinc and plasma reproductive hormones in sub fertile men. Pak. J. Med. Res., 35: 157-160.

  72. Aslam, M. and Z.U. Khan, 1996. The role of drugs in high altitude disorders. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 46: 90-92.

  73. Khan, U.A., S.J. Khan and M. Aslam, 1995. Effect of difluromethylornithine (DFMO) on ovulation in rat. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 45: 26-29.

  74. Khan, M.A., M. Khan and M. Aslam, 1995. Fluid balance in cycling rats and ovariectomized rats treated with oestradiol benzoate in physiological doses (50 ug/rat). Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Res., 38: 451-453.

  75. Khan, M.A., M. Aslam and K.M. Fayyaz, 1995. Role of vasopressin in premenstrual tension syndrome. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 45: 83-86.

  76. Aslam, M. and M.A. Akhtar, 1995. Chushings syndrome. Rawal Med. J., 21: 31-33.

  77. Khan, M.A., M.U.A. Khan, M. Aslam and M.K. Babar, 1994. Fluid balance in cycling and ovariectomized rats treated with oestradiol benzoate. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 44: 7-14.

  78. Khan, M.A., M.U. Khan, M. Aslam and B.A. Khan, 1994. Fluid intake and water retention over the oestrous cycle of the rat treated with DFMO. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 45: 50-54.

  79. Khan, D.A., Z.U. Khan and M. Aslam, 1994. Hormonal changes in non-acclimatized men at high altitude. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 44: 47-50.

  80. Chaudhry, M.A., M.M.H. Nuri and M. Aslam, 1994. Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes in acclimatized and nonacclimatised low-landers at high altitude. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 44: 47-50.

  81. Aslam, M., 1994. Difluoromethylornithine-A resurrection drug. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 44: 119-121.

  82. Ahmad, M. and M. Aslam, 1994. Psychiatric problems at high altitude. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 44: 57-60.

  83. Aslam, M. and M.A. Akhtar, 1993. Juvenile hypothyroidism. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 42: 122-124.

  84. Aslam, M., M.A. Hameed and K.A.K. Akhtar, 1992. Induction of fertility in disorders of ovulation. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 42: 20-23.

  85. Aslam, M. and M.A. Hameed, 1992. A new concept in the control of fertility (An experimental study). Pak. J. Med. Res., 3: 151-156.

  86. Aslam, M. and M.A. Hameed, 1990. Effect of replacement therapy with oestradiol and progesterone on plasma and pituitary concentration of LH in ovariectomised rats. RMJ., 18: 161-170.

  87. Aslam, M., M.A. Hameed, S.A. Nicholson and M.T. Jones, 1989. Perfusion of pituitary gland: A methodologic analysis. Pak. J. Zool., 21: 361-368.

  88. Aslam, M., 1989. How LHRH works? A molecular mechanism. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 61: 15-20.

  89. Aslam, M. and M.A. Hameed, 1989. Endocrinology and polyamines. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 39: 247-249.

  90. Aslam, M., S.A. Nicholson, T.T. Chuang, B. Gillham and M.T. Jones, 1988. Effect of difluromethylornithine on LH surge and subsequent ovulation. J. Endocrinol., 117: 447-453.

  91. Aslam, M., M.A. Hameed, S.A. Nicholson and M.T. Jones, 1988. Responsiveness of rat pituitary gland to pulastile LHRH during the oestrous cycle. J. Pak. Med. Assoc., 38: 237-237.

  92. Aslam, M., M.A. Hameed and N.A. Rauf, 1988. Effect of glucagon in vivo on serum cholesterol and total lipids in the rabbits. Khyber Med. J., 6: 9-15.

  93. Aslam, M., 1988. LHRH and its clinical aspects. Pak. Armed Forces Med. J., 60: 25-29.

  94. Nicholson, S., M. Aslam, B. Gillham and M. Jones, 1987. Prolonged sensitisation of pituitary glands in vitro to repeated administration of luteinising hormone-releasing hormone: Effects of pulse frequency, ovariectomy, estradiol and progesterone. Neuroendocrinology, 45: 465-472.
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  95. Aslam, M., S. Nicholson, B. Gillham and M. Jones, 1987. Permissive role for ornithine decarboxylase and putrescine in the luteinising hormone surge. Neuroendocrinology, 45: 473-478.
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  96. Aslam, M., S. Nicholson, B. Gillham and M. Jones, 1986. Role of polyamines in changes in pituitary-responsiveness to pulsatile Luteinizing-Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) in vitro. J. Endocrinol., 108: 90-90.