Dr. Asma Mushtaque Specialist Neurology
Years of Experience : 15
Nationality : Canada
Languages Known : English, Hindi
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Dr. Asma Mushtaque began her medical journey by earning her MBBS from Sindh Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2003, followed by an MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom in 2012. Further honing her expertise, Dr. Mushtaque completed a Clinical Fellowship in Adult Neurology at the prestigious University of Toronto in Canada. Dr. Mushtaque’s commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills is evident in her pursuit of specialized training in headache and facial pain medicine. She was awarded a certificate in Headache Management in March 2023 and subsequently completed a Fellowship in Headache and Facial Pain Medicine from the World Headache Society in May 2024. Additionally, she earned a Fellowship Degree in Pain Management from the AESCULAP Academy Accredited Training Program, a highly regarded institution with operations in Germany and India, in July 2023. She also attained a Neurorehabilitation Certification from the University of Alberta. Dr. Mushtaque achieved a Palliative Fellowship from the Institute of Palliative Medicine in July 2024, underscoring her dedication to providing comprehensive care for patients with chronic and complex conditions. Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Mushtaque has contributed significantly to medical research and literature. She has co-authored several influential publications, including studies on COVID-19, concussion-related disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions. Her work has been recognized and published in leading medical journals, showcasing her commitment to advancing the field of neurology.
Research & Publications
- Co-author: Characterizing the profiles of patients with acute concussion versus prolonged post-concussion symptoms in Ontario. Scott OFT, Bubna M, Boyko E, Hunt C, Kristman VL, Gargaro J, Khodadadi M, Chandra T, Kabir US, Kenrick-Rochon S, Cowle S, Burke MJ, Zabjek KF, Dosaj A, Mushtaque A, Baker AJ, Bayley MT; CONNECT; Tartaglia MC.
- Co-author: Sex and age affect acute and persisting COVID-19 illness. Anna Vasilevskaya 1 2 3 4, Asma Mushtaque 3 4, Michelle Y Tsang 3 4, Batoul Alwazan 3 4 5 6, Margaret Herridge 2 7 8 9, Angela M Cheung 2 8 9, Maria Carmela Tartaglia.
- Co-author: 18F-Flortaucipir (AV1451) imaging identifies grey matter atrophy in retired athletes. Vasilevskaya A, Anastassiadis C, Thapa S, Taghdiri F, Khodadadi M, Multani N, Rusjan P, Ozzoude M, Tarazi A, Mushtaque A, Wennberg R, Houle S, Green R, Colella B, Vasdev N, Blennow K, Zetterberg H, Karikari T, Sato C, Moreno D, Rogaeva E, Mikulis D, Davis KD, Tator C, Tartaglia MC. J Neurol. 2024 Jul 22. doi: 10.1007/s00415-024-12573-0. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39037476.
- Co-author: Characterizing the profiles of patients with acute concussion versus prolonged post-concussion symptoms in Ontario. Scott OFT, Bubna M, Boyko E, Hunt C, Kristman VL, Gargaro J, Khodadadi M, Chandra T, Kabir US, Kenrick-Rochon S, Cowle S, Burke MJ, Zabjek KF, Dosaj A, Mushtaque A, Baker AJ, Bayley MT; CONNECT; Tartaglia MC. Sci Rep. 2023 Oct 20;13(1):17955. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-44095-6. PMID: 37863954.
- Co-author: Functional connectivity changes in neurodegenerative biomarker-positive athletes with repeated concussions. Indira Garcia-Cordero 1 2, Anna Vasilevskaya 1, Foad Taghdiri 1, Mozhgan Khodadadi 2, David Mikulis 2, Apameh Tarazi 2, Asma Mushtaque 2, Neda Anssari 2 3, Brenda Colella 2, Robin Green 2, Ekaterina Rogaeva 1, Christine Sato 1, Mark Grinberg 1, Danielle Moreno 1, Mohammed W Hussain 1, Kaj Blennow 4 5, Henrik Zetterberg 4 5 6 7 8, Karen D Davis 2 9 10 11, Richard Wennberg 2, Charles Tator 2, Maria C Tartaglia 12.
- Co-author: Unusual combinations of neurodegenerative pathologies with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) complicate clinical prediction of CTE. Foad Taghdiri 1, Mozhgan Khodadadi 2, Nusrat Sadia 2, Asma Mushtaque 2, Olivia F T Scott 2, Veronica Hirsch-Reinhagen 3 4, Charles Tator 2 5, Richard Wennberg 2 5, Gabor G Kovacs 1 2 5 6 7 8, M Carmela Tartaglia 1.
Expertise
- Stroke.
- Seizures.
- Headaches.
- Memory disorders.
- Chronic pain.
- Movement disorders.
- Epilepsy.
- Vascular neurology.
- Neuroimmunology.
- Neuromuscular disorders.
- Dementia.
Blogs
The Brain-Water Connection: Burjeel Neurologists on Hydration and Cognitive Function
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Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Bell’s Palsy – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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