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Zeeshan Hameed B, Somani B, Hegde P, Jayadeva S, Shah M, Naik N, Kankaria S, Hiremath V. Use of ureteric stent related mobile phone application UROSTENTZ App (free of cost) in COVID-19 for improving patient communication and safety: A prospective pilot study from a university hospital. Eur Urol 2021. [PMCID: PMC8263125 DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)01265-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Zeeshan Hameed B, Somani B, T P R, Raza S, Paul R, Naik N, Singh H, Shah M, Reddy S. Application of Artificial Intelligence-based classifiers to predict the outcome measures and stone-free status following percutaneous nephrolithotomy for staghorn calculi: Cross-validation of data and estimation of accuracy. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)01348-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ullah N, Ullah I, Israr M, Rasool A, Akbar F, Ahmad MS, Ahmad S, Mehmood SA, Jabeen H, Saeed K, Khan W, Siraj M, Shah M. Comparative brain analysis of wild and hatchery reared Mahseer (Tor putitora) relative to their body weight and length. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e231509. [PMID: 34076158 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.231509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The present study was aimed at comparing the brain size of mahseer (Tor putitora) in relation to their body weight and standard length, to investigate the potential impact of rearing environment on brain development in fish. The weight of the brain and three of its subdivisions cerebellum (CB), optic tectum (OT), and telencephalon (TC) were measured for both wild and hatchery-reared fish. The data was analysed using multiple analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and discriminate function analysis (DFA). We found the fish reared under hatchery conditions exhibit smaller brain size related to body weight, when compared to the wild ones. A significant (p<0.5) difference was observed in the length of CB and OT concerning the standard body length while no significant difference was found in TC of the fish from both the origins. The results of the current study highlight a logical assumption that neural deficiency affects the behaviour of fish, that's why the captive-reared fish show maladaptive response and face fitness decline when released to the natural environment for wild stock enhancement. The current study concluded that hatchery-reared fish exhibit variations in gross brain morphology as compared to their wild counterpart.
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- Centre for Animal Sciences and Fisheries, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Animal Sciences and Fisheries, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Department of Forensics Sciences, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Women University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Buner, Buner, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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- Centre for Animal Sciences and Fisheries, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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Sharma A, Shah M, Sane H, Gokulchandran N, Paranjape A, Khubchandani P, Captain J, Shirke S, Kulkarni P. Intravenous ozonized saline therapy as prophylaxis for healthcare workers (HCWs) in a dedicated COVID-19 hospital in India - A retrospective study. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2021; 25:3632-3639. [PMID: 34002840 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202105_25847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In the current pandemic, Health Care Workers (HCWs) are at a high risk of developing COVID-19. Preventive methods like the use of personal protective equipment, isolation, social distancing, and chemoprophylaxis show limited benefit. Despite standard prophylaxis, many of the HCWs develop COVID-19. Medical ozone therapy has immunomodulatory, antioxidant and antiviral effect, and, therefore, it can be explored as prophylaxis for COVID-19. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective controlled cohort study. IV ozonized saline was administered once a day for a total of 4 days in one month in addition to standard prophylaxis for COVID-19 to HCWs in a dedicated COVID hospital. Fresh ozonized saline was prepared for every administration and was given over 1 hour. RESULTS There were 235 HCWs, 64 received the ozone prophylaxis and 171 did not. The incidence of COVID-19 was significantly (p=0.04) lesser in HCWs that received ozone prophylaxis (4.6%) as compared to those who did not (14.03%). The benefit was seen irrespective of the risk of exposure. In the red zone, 8.69% of the HCWs who received ozone prophylaxis tested positive as opposed to 15.3% of those who did not. In the orange zone, 4.34% of the HCWs who received ozone prophylaxis tested positive, remarkably lesser than those who did not (20%). In the green zone, none of the HCWs who received ozone prophylaxis tested positive; however, 3.4% of the HCWs who did not receive ozone prophylaxis tested positive. No major adverse events were noted. CONCLUSIONS IV ozonized saline can be used in addition to the standard prophylactic regimen for the prevention of COVID-19 in HCWs. Prospective larger studies are required to establish the potency of IV ozonized saline as prophylaxis.
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- Department of Medical Services and Clinical Research, NeuroGen Brain & Spine Institute, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Khan W, Hadi N, Dad I, Panhwar WA, Khan T, Shah M, Imran, Khan AA, Habiba U, Khaliq G, Alam A. Euphlyctis Cyanophlyctis Schneider, 1799 (Amphibia: Dicroglossidae) in district Lower Dir, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e236496. [PMID: 34037074 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.236496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis (the skittering frog) is one of the most widespread species in Pakistan. Present study was aimed to know the presence of Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis in urban and rural areas of Lower Dir, the North-western Pakistan. A total of 33 frogs were collected, including 15 from rural and 18 from urban areas. The frogs were caught by hands covered with gloves instead of using nets. The collection was managed from August to October 2016 and from April to May 2018. Morphometric analysis, coloration as well as photographs of the frogs have been provided in detail. Skittering frogs were seen frequent in swampy areas near the water bodies. These frogs were mostly seen after sunset.
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- University of Malakand, Department of Zoology, Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtukhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Malakand, Department of Zoology, Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtukhwa, Pakistan.,Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Department of Zoology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University Khairpur Miris Sindh, Department of Zoology Shah Abdul Latif, Khairpur, Pakistan
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- Virtual University of Lahore, Department of Molecular Biology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Centre for Animal Sciences & Fisheries, Swat, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Lasbela University of Agriculture Water and Marine Sciences, Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Uthal, Balochistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Pakistan
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Shah M, Kakar A, Gogia A, Langer S. Convalescent plasma, cytomegalovirus infection, and persistent leukopenia in COVID-19 recovery phase: What is the link? J Postgrad Med 2021; 67:100-102. [PMID: 33942774 PMCID: PMC8253328 DOI: 10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_1168_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Therapies used to tide over acute crisis of COVID-19 infection may lower the immunity, which can lead to secondary infection or a reactivation of latent infection. We report a 75-years-old male patient who had suffered from severe COVID-19 infection three weeks earlier and who had been treated with corticosteroids and convalescent plasma along with other supportive therapies. At time of discharge he had developed leukopenia which worsened at 1-week follow up visit. On 18th day post-discharge, he became very sick and was brought to our hospital with complaints of severe persistent dysphagia. During evaluation he was diagnosed to have an acute cytomegalovirus infection and severe oropharyngeal thrush. Both COVID-19 and cytomegalovirus are known to cause synergistic decrease in T cells and NK cells leading to immunosuppression. The patient made complete recovery with a course of intravenous ganciclovir and fluconazole. Persistent leukopenia in high risk and severely ill cases should give rise to a suspicion of COVID-19 and cytomegalovirus co-infection.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Haematology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Hussain I, Mehmood SA, Ahmed S, Salim M, Hussain A, Noureen S, Ahmed D, Israr M, Akbar F, Rasool A, Jabeen H, Saeed K, Alam A, Sanaullah, Usman K, Saeed N, Khan W, Shah M. Systematic analysis of leisler's bat Nyctalus leisleri (Kuhl, 1817) captured from FATA region, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e238337. [PMID: 33978080 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.238337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Extensive field surveys were carried out to explore the distribution of Leisler's Bat Nyctalus leisleri (Kuhl, 1819) in selected area of FATA regions, Pakistan. Specimens of Leisler's Bat Nyctalus leisleri (Kuhl, 1819) (n5) were collected from Kurram Agency (Shublan) (N33.8229788 E70.1634414) at elevation 1427m and Khyber Agency (Landi Kotel) (N34.0909899 E71.1457517) at elevation 1091m for two years survey extending from May 2013 through August 2015. The mean head and body length, hind foot length, ear length and tail length the Nyctalus leisleri specimens captured from the study area was 65.08 ± 1.58 mm, 44.06 ± 0.52 mm, 8.38 ± 0.60 mm, 13.20 ± 0.99 mm and 39.46 ± 1.46 mm, respectively. For molecular analysis the sequences of COI gene were obtained and analyzed. The mean intraspecific divergences of Nyctalus leisleri was 0.04%. The mean interspecific divergences of Nyctalus noctula and Nyctalus leisleri was 0.2%. The mean concentration of each nucleotides was A = (26.3%), T = (32.8%), G = (15.9%) and C = (25.0%). The mean A+T contents were 59.2%and C+G were 40.9%. In the phylogenetic tree Nyctalus leisleri and Nyctalus noctula clustered with significant bootstrap support value.
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Medical Lab Technology, Haripur, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Department of Forensic Sciences, Swat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Centre for Biotechnology & Microbiology, Swat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Centre for Biotechnology & Microbiology, Swat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Women University Mardan, Department of Microbiology, Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Buner, Department of Zoology, Swari, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Malakand, Department of Zoology, Chakdara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Centre for Animal Science & Fisheries, Saidu Sharif, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Ahmad F, Nawaz F, Khan M, Munib W, W, Hassan S, Shah M. Green synthesis of silver nanoclusters via Melia azedarach plant and their potential towards catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol. B CHEM SOC ETHIOPIA 2021. [DOI: 10.4314/bcse.v35i1.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Biomolecules present in the plant extracts have potential to reduce metal ions to nanoclusters by a single-step green synthesis approach. In the current study, we have synthesized the silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) from a medicinal plant, Melia azedarach and studied their catalytic activity toward the reduction of 4-nitophenol to 4-aminophenol and organic dyes. Morover, the phytochemical analysis of the plant extract was carried out in order to determine the bioactive compounds present in it. Metallic nature of the synthesized AgNCs was verified by X-ray diffraction study, while their morphology and size of was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy and Zetasizer, respectively. The study revealed that they were 56±2 nm in size and formed clusters. Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy gives information about the different functional groups present in synthesized these NCs. Furthermore, the important catalytic applications, such as catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol in the presence of mild reducing agent NaBH4 and the catalytic degradation of organic dyes was monitored by FTIR. Therefore, these results indicate that the obtained nanomaterials have important applications in industrial areas.
KEY WORDS: Green synthesis, Silver nanoclusters, Catalytic reduction, Characterization
Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2021, 35(1), 197-206.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v35i1.17
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Ullah N, Said A, Israr M, Rasool A, Akbar F, Ahmad S, Mehmood SA, Jabeen H, Islam M, Muhammad S, Noureenh S, Habiba U, Ahmed D, Shah M, Khan MAA, Siraj M. Effect of different protein based feed on the growth of mahseer. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e243670. [PMID: 34161428 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.243670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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For the proper growth of fish, it is necessary to feed the fish with a proper and balanced diet. A study was conducted to find out the effect of different protein-based diets on fingerlings of Tor putitora (mahseer). A feed with dietary protein levels of 35%, 40%, 45%, and 50% were prepared. The effect of different protein-based feed on weight gain, standard growth rate (SGR), food conversion ratio (FCR), percent weight gain, food conversion efficiency (FCE), and protein efficiency ratio (PER) was studied. An increase was observed in the growth rate with an increase in protein concentration up to 45%. The fingerlings fed a 45% protein diet shown the highest growth, followed by 50%, 40%, and 35%. The SGR value was greatest for 45% protein diet (8.56) followed by 50% and 40%, while the least values were observed for 35% protein feed (1.57). The same trend was observed for FCE. The highest PER values was observed in fishes fed 45% protein-based feed (0.65) followed by 50% (0.56), 40% (0.38) and35% (0.17). The food conversion ratio was lowest for 45% protein diet (3.41), while the greatest for 35% protein feed (16.85). It was concluded that a 45% protein-based diet was the best feed formulation for higher production of Tor putitora. However, research on the same percentage of protein diet is recommended for yearlings.
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- University of Swat, Centre for Animal Sciences and Fisheries, Charbagh, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Centre for Animal Sciences and Fisheries, Charbagh, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Department of Forensics Sciences, Charbagh, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, Charbagh, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, Charbagh, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Women University Mardan, Department of Microbiology, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Genetics, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Institute of Agricultural Sciences & Forestry, Charbagh, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Medical Lab Technology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Centre for Animal Sciences and Fisheries, Charbagh, Pakistan
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- University of Peshawar: Peshawar, Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Abbottabad University of Science & Technology, Pakistan
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Alford N, Shah M, Hudson E, Mutanga I, Macefield R. 794 A Systematic Review Measuring and Reporting the Surgical Learning Curve in Early Phase Studies of Surgical Innovation. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab135.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Introduction
Community learning is a key component for the progression of surgical innovation, which is itself crucial to advancing surgical practice. Assessment of learning curve’s (LCs) allow rigorous evaluation of new surgical procedures/devices and their introduction into clinical practice. The Idea–Development–Exploration–Assessment–Long-term (IDEAL) framework provides recommendations for the evaluation of new surgical procedures and devices throughout the stages of innovation. This study aimed to identify the current reporting practice of LCs in IDEAL studies.
Method
A systematic review was conducted to identify author-reported IDEAL/IDEAL-D studies of any IDEAL stage and surgical specialty. LC outcomes were extracted including information relating to surgeons’ experience and training, and methods for measuring and assessing the LC.
Results
Searches yielded 1411 publications, of which 59 studies met the eligibility criteria. Of these, 31 (53%) reported information on the LC, with only 3 (5%) studies measuring or reporting on LC in detail. 21 (36%) studies reported training for surgeons and 16 (27%) reported support or performance monitoring.
Conclusions
Despite IDEAL recommendations, reporting the LC was found to be rare in the included studies. Reporting of the LC in future studies is recommended to facilitate robust evaluation of new surgical procedures and devices.
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- N Alford
- University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Bristol, United Kingdom
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- University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Bristol, United Kingdom
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- University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Bristol, United Kingdom
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- University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Bristol, United Kingdom
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- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Bristol, United Kingdom
- Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Bristol, United Kingdom
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Shah M. Sexual function is adversely affected in the majority of men presenting with penile lichen sclerosus. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 46:723-726. [PMID: 33713357 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Male genital lichen sclerosus (MGLS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that can present with a range of debilitating symptoms. Sexual dysfunction is reported by most women with lichen sclerosus but by relatively few men. This prospective study looked at 78 men with MGLS. Sexual difficulties were experienced by 64 (82%) patients, with 54 of the 64 attributing their sexual dysfunction directly to their MGLS. Sexual dysfunction appears to be more common in MGLS than other genital diseases such as psoriasis and sexually transmitted infections. Penile soreness due to active inflammation is the commonest cause of dyspareunia. Psychological factors are also important. Assessment and management of MGLS must include sexual history as men will not usually volunteer this information. Monitoring sexual function may be useful to assess disease outcome.
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- Department of Dermatology, Burnley General Teaching Hospital, Burnley, UK
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Khan W, Khan I, Ullah H, Zain SNM, Panhwar WA, Mehmood SA, Ahmed S, Siyal GB, Ahmad MS, Shah M, Rafique T, Ali N, Salim M, Hussain A. Cutaneous leishmaniasis-Awareness, knowledge and practices among general population in rural and urban areas in Malakand region, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e238665. [PMID: 33825759 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.238665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Malakand region is an endemic area for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). However, there are limited number of studies of this disease in Pakistan. Therefore, a study was conducted to understand the level of awareness attitude and practice among the residents of Makaland towards CL and the disease vectors. This study adopted a cross-sectional approach with a total of 400 respondents (n=93 rural and n= 307 urban). Overall, the population in Malakand region (61.2%) were well-informed in the role of sand fly in transmitting diseases, but most lack knowledge on the vector's behavior and almost a quarter (24.5%) were unable to provide knowledge on proper control measures. Alarmingly, the practice and attitudes of the general population was not satisfactory as close to half (49.8%) of the population did adopt any control method. This study calls for increase in awareness through health education campaign to reduce the risk of cutaneous leishmaniasis outbreaks in the future.
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- University of Malakand, Laboratory of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Swat Medical College, Medical College, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital, Medical Unit A, Saidu Sharif Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Peshawar, Department of Zoology, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- University of Malaya, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Department of Zoology, Miris, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Hazara University, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Hazara University, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Sindh University Jamshoro, Department of Zoology, Hyderabad, Pakistan
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- University of Swabi, Department of Zoology, Swabi, KP, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Centre for Animal Sciences & Fisheries, Swat, Pakistan
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- University of Malakand, Laboratory of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Haripur, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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Randall J, Hook A, Grubb CM, Ellis N, Wellington J, Hemmad A, Zerdelis A, Geers B, Sykes B, Auty C, Vinchenzo C, Thorburn C, Asogbon D, Granger E, Boagey H, Raphael J, Patel K, Bhargava K, Dolley MK, Maden M, Shah M, Lee Q, Vaidya R, Sehdev S, Barai S, Roche S, Khalid U, Harrison J, Codling D. Dementia patients have greater anti-cholinergic drug burden on discharge from hospital: A multicentre cross-sectional study. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9476103 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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IntroductionAnticholinergic medications block cholinergic transmission. The central effects of anticholinergic drugs can be particularly marked in patients with dementia. Furthermore, anticholinergics antagonise the effects of cholinesterase inhibitors, the main dementia treatment.ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess anticholinergic drug prescribing among dementia patients before and after admission to UK acute hospitals.Methods352 patients with dementia were included from 17 hospitals in the UK. All were admitted to surgical, medical or Care of the Elderly wards in 2019. Information about patients’ prescriptions were recorded on a standardised form. An evidence-based online calculator was used to calculate the anticholinergic drug burden of each patient. The correlation between two subgroups upon admission and discharge was tested with Spearman’s Rank Correlation.ResultsTable 1 shows patient demographics. On admission, 37.8% of patients had an anticholinergic burden score ≥1 and 5.68% ≥3. At discharge, 43.2% of patients had an anticholinergic burden score ≥1 and 9.1% ≥3. The increase was statistically significant (rho 0.688; p=2.2x10-16). The most common group of anticholinergic medications prescribed at discharge were psychotropics (see Figure 1). Among patients prescribed cholinesterase inhibitors, 44.9% were also taking anticholinergic medications.ConclusionsThis multicentre cross-sectional study found that people with dementia are frequently prescribed anticholinergic drugs, even if also taking cholinesterase inhibitors, and are significantly more likely to be discharged with a higher anticholinergic drug burden than on admission to hospital.Conflict of interestThis project was planned and executed by the authors on behalf of SPARC (Student Psychiatry Audit and Research Collaborative). We thank the National Student Association of Medical Research for allowing us use of the Enketo platform. Judith Harrison was su
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Hsieh Y, Jain P, Veluri N, Bhela J, Sheikh B, Bangash F, Gude J, Subhedar R, Zhang M, Shah M, Mansuri Z, Aedma K, Parikh T. Mood and suicidality amongst cyberbullied adolescents- a cross-sectional study from youth risk behavior survey. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9471293 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Introduction There is a limited literature available showing mental health burden among adolescents following cyberbullying. Objectives Aim is to evaluate the association of low mood and suicidality amongst cyberbullied adolescents. Methods A study on CDC National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS) (1991-2017). Responses from adolescence related to cyberbullying and suicidality were evaluated. Chi-square and mix-effect multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to find out the association of cyberbullying with sadness/hopelessness, suicide consideration, plan, and attempts. Results A total of 10,463 adolescents, 14.8% of adolescents faced cyberbullying a past year. There was a higher prevalence of cyberbullying in youths aged 15-17 years (25 vs 26 vs 23%), which included more females to males (68 vs 32%).(p<0.0001) Caucasians (53%) had the highest number of responses to being cyberbullied compared to Hispanics (24%), African Americans (11%).(p<0.0001) There was an increased prevalence of cyberbullied youths with feelings of sadness/hopelessness (59.6 vs 25.8%), higher numbers considering suicide (40.4 vs 13.2%), suicide plan (33.2 vs 10.8%), and multiple suicidal attempts in comparison to non-cyberbullied.(p<0.0001) On regression analysis, cyberbullied adolescence had a 155% higher chance of feeling sad and hopeless [aOR=2.55; 95%CI=2.39-2.72], considered suicide [1.52 (1.39-1.66)], and suicide plan [1.24 (1.13-1.36)].![]() Conclusions In our study, cyberbullying was associated with negative mental health outcomes. Further research is warranted to examine the impact and outcomes of cyberbullying amongst adolescents and guiding the policies to mitigate the consequences. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Owen D, Wei L, Pilcher C, Patel S, Konda B, Shah M, Ferguson S, Benner B, Norman R, Carson W, Smith M, Vogt SM, Verschraegen C, He K, Bertino E, Presley C, Shields P, Carbone D, Otterson G. P79.04 A Phase 2 Trial of Nivolumab and Temozolomide in Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer: Interim Efficacy Analysis. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.1183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bauml J, Mick R, Mccoach C, Weiss J, Marrone K, Nieva J, Villaruz L, Levy B, Moreno R, Murkherji R, Sun F, Schwartzman W, Shaverdashvili K, Wang X, Shah M, Woodley J, Miller N, Succe C, Ullah T, Lovly C, Doebele R, Iams W, Horn L, Dowell J, Liu G, Leighl N, Patil T, Liu S, Velcheti V, Aisner D, Camidge R. FP14.06 Multicenter Analysis of Mechanisms of Resistance to Osimertinib (O) in EGFR Mutated NSCLC: An ATOMIC Registry Study. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Khan W, Nisa NN, Khan AR, Rahbar B, Mehmood SA, Ahmed S, Kamal M, Shah M, Rasool A, Pahanwar WA, Ullah I, Khan S. Roosting ecology and morphometric analysis of Pteropus medius (Indian flying fox) in Lower Dir, district, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 81:77-82. [PMID: 32401851 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.221935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The present study was conducted to explore morphometric variations of Pteropus medius (the Indian flying fox) and the roosting trees in Lower Dir, Pakistan. The bats were captured from Morus alba, Morus nigra, Brousonetia papyrifera, Pinus raxburghii, Hevea brasiliensis, Platanus orientalis, Populous nigra, Melia azedarach, Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Grevillea robusta through sling shot and mess net methods. A total of 12 bats were studied for the differential morphological features based on age and sex. Male bats were recorded higher in weight than females. The variations were found in body mass (821.1±34.65gm), circumference of body with wings (25.43±0.39cm), wingspan (112.58±1.90cm), Body length (20.73±0.68cm), Snout length (3.42±0.04cm), Eye length (1.45±0.033cm), Length of ear (3.56±0.05cm), Width of ear (2.46±0.04cm), Length b/w ear (5.51±0.11cm), Circumference of neck (12.23±0.24cm), Circumference of body without wings (18.68±0.31cm), Arm wing length (23.2±1.03cm), Length of thumb (5.43±0.1cm), Length of nail (1.89±0.05cm), Hand wing length (29.1±0.51cm), Maximum width of wing (21.03±0.68cm), Length b/w tip of wing to 5th digit (29.39±0.30cm), Length b/w 5th digit to foot (22.97±1.09cm), Length b/w feet (18.31±0.74cm) and Length of foot claw (4.23±0.05cm). This study was designed for analysis of external morphological variations for P. medius (the Indian flying fox) that may help in identification of these bats and their roosting sites.
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Southern Zone-Agricultural Research Center, Vertebrate Pest Control Institute, University Campus, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Swat, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Swat, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Miris Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences Karakuram, International University Gilgit, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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Rehman F, Shah M, Ali A, Rapisarda AMC, Cianci A. Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in women with recurrent fetal loss from the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2021; 14:115-121. [PMID: 32925112 DOI: 10.3233/npm-190323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND In women with a bad obstetric history (BOH), infection is an established cause of recurrent fetal loss. A common infecting agent is the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). The aim of this study was to measure the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in women with recurrent fetal loss from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. METHODS The study included 360 females aged 16-40 years, of which 180 had a bad obstetric history (study group) and the other 180 had no such history (control group). Blood serum samples were tested for toxoplasma IgM antibodies by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay and for toxoplasma IgG antibodies using an Immunochromatographic technique. RESULTS The overall seroprevalence of toxoplasma infection in study group females was 40.6% and in control group females it was 7.2%. Specifically, IgM prevalence was 12.8% in the study group and 1.1% in the control group. IgG prevalence was 23.9% in the study group and 6.1% in the control group. IgM and IgG combined prevalence was 3.9% in the study group cases. There is a statistically significant association between BOH and seropositivity for T. gondii (p < 0.0001, Chi square test). Various risk factors associated with T. gondii seroprevalence in study and control groups were analyzed. CONCLUSION The seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis was significantly higher in women with a bad obstetric history compared to those with no such history. Associated risk factors had no significant effects on the results.
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Histopathology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar Pakistan
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Kalra S, Shaikh S, Priya G, Baruah MP, Verma A, Das AK, Shah M, Das S, Khandelwal D, Sanyal D, Ghosh S, Saboo B, Bantwal G, Ayyagari U, Gardner D, Jimeno C, Barbary NE, Hafidh KA, Bhattarai J, Minulj TT, Zufry H, Bulugahapitiya U, Murad M, Tan A, Shahjada S, Bello MB, Katulanda P, Podgorski G, AbuHelaiqa WI, Tan R, Latheef A, Govender S, Assaad-Khalil SH, Kootin-Sanwu C, Joshi A, Pathan F, Nkansah DA. Individualizing Time-in-Range Goals in Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Role of Insulin: Clinical Insights From a Multinational Panel. Diabetes Ther 2021; 12:465-485. [PMID: 33367983 PMCID: PMC7846622 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-020-00973-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is a global health concern associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Inadequate control of diabetes leads to chronic complications and higher mortality rates, which emphasizes the importance of achieving glycemic targets. Although glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the gold standard for measuring glycemic control, it has several limitations. Therefore, in recent years, along with the emergence of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, glycemic control modalities have moved beyond HbA1c. They encompass modern glucometrics, such as glycemic variability (GV) and time-in-range (TIR). The key advantage of these newer metrics over HbA1c is that they allow personalized diabetes management with person-centric glycemic control. Basal insulin analogues, especially second-generation basal insulins with properties such as longer duration of action and low risk of hypoglycemia, have demonstrated clinical benefits by reducing GV and improving TIR. Therefore, for more effective and accurate diabetes management, the development of an integrated approach with second-generation basal insulin and glucometrics involving GV and TIR is the need of the hour. With this objective, a multinational group of endocrinologists and diabetologists reviewed the existing recommendations on TIR, provided their clinical insights into the individualization of TIR targets, and elucidated on the role of the second-generation basal insulin analogues in addressing TIR.
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- Sanjay Kalra
- Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital and BRIDE, Karnal, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Endocrinology, KGN Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fortis Hospital, Chandigarh, Punjab, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Excel Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Endocrine Division, Index Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Medicine, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, India
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- HARMONY Endocrine Diabetes and Metabolic Clinic, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, KPC Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, IPGMER, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Dia Care, Diabetes Care and Hormone Clinic, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, St. John's Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Apollo Sugar Clinics, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Endocrinology, Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Endocrinology, Rashid Hospital-Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
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- Department of Endocrinology, Metro Kathmandu Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital Karyadi, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Department of Endocrinology, General Hospital Zainoel Abidin, Aceh, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Malé, Maldives
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sunway Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Endocrinology, BSMMU (Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Endocrinology, Gwarinpa District Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Endocrinology, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Endocrinology, Greenacres Hospital, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Department of Endocrinology, FEU-NRMF Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Department of Endocrinology, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Malé, Maldives
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- Department of Endocrinology, Kathmandu Diabetes and Thyroid Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Endocrinology, Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Endocrinology, 37 Military Hospital Accra, Accra, Ghana
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Arian MB, Ikram M, Jani Y, Khan A, Khan A, Khan I, Michalski G, Naeem M, Shah M, Subhan F, ul Haq H, Vincevica-Gaile Z, Zahoor M, Zeeshan S, Zekker I. Multivariate statistical analysis of heavy metals and physico-chemical parameters in the groundwater of Karak District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences 2021. [DOI: 10.3176/proc.2021.3.08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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McLaughlin V, Zhao C, Coghlan J, Chung L, Mathai S, Saggar R, Shah M, Hartney J, Khanna D. Outcomes associated with modern treatment paradigms in connective tissue disease (CTD)-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.2282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
CTD-PAH has historically represented a PAH subtype with poor prognosis. New therapies, as well as combination therapy approaches targeting multiple pathways have been approved for PAH based on RCTs. CTD-PAH patients comprise a subgroup of the RCT populations and efficacy analyses are based on subgroup analyses which can be less reliable than the overall analysis. We conducted a meta-analysis of RCTs of approved PAH therapies to evaluate outcomes of patients with CTD-PAH.
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To use meta-analysis to determine response to treatment in patients with CTD-PAH.
Methods
The PubMed and EMBASE databases were searched for English-only articles published between January 1, 2000 and November 25, 2019. Inclusion criteria were multicenter RCTs that enrolled adults with WHO group 1 pulmonary hypertension (PAH); enrollment in 2000 or later; long-term clinical morbidity and/or mortality event or 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) as an efficacy endpoint reported for ≥30 patients with CTD-PAH; and evaluation of a US Food and Drug Administration-approved PAH therapy. The primary outcomes were treatment effect as measured by the study time to first morbidity or morality event and change in 6MWD from baseline to between 3–6 months, per the data provided in each article. Results from individual studies were combined using a random-effects model for overall study population (PAH patients) and the subgroup of CTD-PAH patients.
Results
Ten RCTs (N=4329 PAH patients; n=1263 (29%) with CTD-PAH) met inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. At baseline, PAH patients had a mean age of 50 years, approximately 78% were female, and approximately 58% had functional class III or IV disease. These characteristics were balanced between treatment and control groups. Baseline 6MWD was 356 m for the overall population and 337 m for patients with CTD-PAH. Five RCTs (N=3172; n=941 with CTD-PAH [30%]) reported hazard ratios (HRs) for time to a morbidity or mortality event by drug treatment and PAH etiology: overall population HR=0.63 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.56–0.72; P<0.001); CTD-PAH population HR=0.64 (95% CI, 0.51–0.80; P<0.001) (Figure). Nine RCTs reported mean change with drug treatment from baseline to 3 to 6 months in 6MWD for PAH and CTD patients: 33.9 m (95% CI, 21.9–45.9; P<0.001) in the overall population; 20.2 m (95% CI, 10.8–29.7; P<0.001) in CTD-PAH patients.
Conclusions
The improvement in 6MWD in patients with CTD-PAH is smaller than in those with other types of PAH, perhaps reflecting comorbidities and CTD-induced mobility constraints, independent of their cardiopulmonary capacity. Data from long term clinical morbidity/mortality endpoint studies in this large group of patients with CTD-PAH demonstrate that these patients derive significant benefit from currently available PAH therapies which, in many patients, comprised the addition of a drug targeting a second or third pathway involved in the pathophysiology of PAH.
Treatment effect on morbidity/mortality
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: Private company. Main funding source(s): Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
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- University of Michigan, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ann Arbor, United States of America
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- Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., South San Francisco, United States of America
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- Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States of America
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- University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States of America
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- Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., South San Francisco, United States of America
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- Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., South San Francisco, United States of America
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- University of Michigan, Rheumatology Clinic, Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, United States of America
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Bhargava P, Engineer R, Ramaswamy A, Srinivas SS, Shah M, Agarwal A, Saklani A, Parulekar M, Mandavkar S, Ostwal V. 106P Efficacy and tolerability of capecitabine and mitomycin-C based concurrent radiotherapy in patients with anal canal cancer. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.10.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Duman IE, Demerath T, Stadler A, Elsheikh S, Raithel E, Forman C, Hildenbrand T, Shah M, Grauvogel J, Scheiwe C, Urbach H, Meckel S. High-Resolution Gadolinium-Enhanced MR Cisternography Using Compressed-Sensing T1 SPACE Technique for Detection of Intracranial CSF Leaks. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2020; 42:116-118. [PMID: 33122210 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a6852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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In patients with CSF rhinorrhea, accurate identification of the CSF leakage site is crucial for surgical planning. We describe the application of a novel gadolinium-enhanced high-resolution 3D compressed-sensing T1 SPACE technique for MR cisternography and compare findings with CT cisternography and intraoperative results. In our pilot experience with 7 patients, precise detection of CSF leaks was feasible using compressed-sensing T1 SPACE, which appeared to be superior to CT cisternography.
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- From the Departments of Neuroradiology (I.E.D., T.D., A.S., S.E., H.U., S.M.)
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- From the Departments of Neuroradiology (I.E.D., T.D., A.S., S.E., H.U., S.M.)
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- From the Departments of Neuroradiology (I.E.D., T.D., A.S., S.E., H.U., S.M.)
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- From the Departments of Neuroradiology (I.E.D., T.D., A.S., S.E., H.U., S.M.)
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- Siemens Healthcare GmbH (E.R., C.F.), Erlangen, Germany
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- Siemens Healthcare GmbH (E.R., C.F.), Erlangen, Germany
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- Neurosurgery (M.S., J.G., C.S.), University of Freiburg Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiberg, Germany
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- Neurosurgery (M.S., J.G., C.S.), University of Freiburg Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiberg, Germany
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- Neurosurgery (M.S., J.G., C.S.), University of Freiburg Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiberg, Germany
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- From the Departments of Neuroradiology (I.E.D., T.D., A.S., S.E., H.U., S.M.)
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- From the Departments of Neuroradiology (I.E.D., T.D., A.S., S.E., H.U., S.M.)
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Davies A, Teare L, Falder S, Dumville J, Shah M, Jenkins A, Collins D, Dheansa B, Coy K, Booth S, Moore L, Marlow K, Agha R, Young A. Consensus demonstrates four indicators needed to standardize burn wound infection reporting across trials in a single-country study (ICon-B study). J Hosp Infect 2020; 106:217-225. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2020.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Mehmood SA, Zia A, Ahmed S, Panhwar WA, Khan W, Shah M, Ullah I. Seasonal abundance and distribution of dragonflies in upper Siran valley of District Mansehra Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2020; 81:785-791. [PMID: 32965337 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.231538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Present study was conducted to study seasonal abundance and distribution of dragonflies in upper Siran valley district Mansehra Pakistan. To collect data, eleven localities were visited for three consecutive years (2016-2018). Results come up with a sum of 300 specimens identified under three families, eight genera and twenty species. Highest seasonal abundance recorded during summer and spring were 80.67% and 13.33% respectively while minimum 6.00% was recorded during early autumn. Dominant species observed were, Orthetrum chrysis (14.00%), followed by O. gluacum (12.00%), Palpoleura sexmaculata sexmaculata (11.33%) and O. cancellatum cancellatum (8.00%). However the highest population of dragonflies was found in Munda Gucha with a percentage of 11.33 followed by Jabbar (11.00%) and Sachan (9.67%). The lowest populations were recorded in Suham (6.00%), Dadar (7.67%) and Jabori (7.67%). The surveyed valley showed diverse Anisopterous fauna and thus further extensive surveys are recommended that can come up with more important species from the area.
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- S A Mehmood
- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Pakistan
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- National Insect Museum, NARC Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Pakistan
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- Shah Abdul Latif University, Department of Zoology, Khairpur Mirs, Pakistan
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- University of Malakand, Department of Zoology, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Centre for Animal Sciences & Fisheries, Pakistan
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- Karakoram International University, Department of Biological Science, Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan
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Boyd AT, Moore B, Shah M, Tran C, Kirking H, Cavanaugh JS, Al-Samarrai T, Pathmanathan I. Implementing TB preventive treatment within differentiated HIV service delivery models in global programs. Public Health Action 2020; 10:104-110. [PMID: 33134124 DOI: 10.5588/pha.20.0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Global HIV program stakeholders, including the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), are undertaking efforts to ensure that eligible people living with HIV (PLHIV) receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) receive a course of TB preventive treatment (TPT). In PEPFAR programming, this effort may require providing TPT not only to newly diagnosed PLHIV as part of HIV care initiation, but also to treatment-experienced PLHIV stable on ART who may not have been previously offered TPT. TPT scale-up is occurring at the same time as a trend to provide more person-centered HIV care through differentiated service delivery (DSD). In DSD, PLHIV stable on ART may receive less frequent clinical follow-up or receive care outside the traditional clinic-based model. The misalignment between traditional delivery of TPT and care delivery in innovative DSD may require adaptations to TPT delivery practices for PLHIV. Adaptations include components of planning and operationalization of TPT in DSD, such as determination of TPT eligibility and TPT initiation, and clinical management of PLHIV while on TPT. A key adaptation is alignment of timing and location for TPT and ART prescribing, monitoring, and dispensing. Conceptual examples of TPT delivery in DSD may help program managers operationalize TPT in HIV care.
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- A T Boyd
- Division of Global HIV and TB, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Global HIV and TB, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Global HIV and TB, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Global HIV and TB, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Global HIV and TB, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Global HIV and TB, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, Washington DC, USA
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- Division of Global HIV and TB, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Shah M, Kothari C. PMH3 Desogestrel: Does IT Cause Severe Psychiatric Disorders, a Retrospective Analysis of FDA Adverse Event Reporting System and Eudravigilance. Value Health Reg Issues 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vhri.2020.07.325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Bhatia A, Mastim M, Shah M, Gutte R, Joshi P, Kumbhar D, Periasamy H, Palwe SR, Chavan R, Bhagwat S, Patel M, Llorens L, Friedland HD. Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Broad-Spectrum Anti-MRSA Agent Levonadifloxacin Compared with Linezolid for Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections: A Phase 3, Openlabel, Randomized Study. J Assoc Physicians India 2020; 68:30-36. [PMID: 32738837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Levonadifloxacin is a novel broad-spectrum anti-MRSA agents belonging to the benzoquinolizine subclass of quinolone. It is developed for oral or intravenous administration for the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive organisms including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). OBJECTIVES To establish the non-inferiority of levonadifloxacin compared with linezolid for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) and to compare the safety of the two antimicrobials. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This was a Phase 3, multicentre, randomized, open-label, active- comparator study with 500 subjects. Oral levonadifloxacin 1000 mg was compared with oral linezolid 600 mg whereas IV levonadifloxacin 800mg was compared with IV linezolid 600 mg, each treatment was administered twice daily for 7-10 days. Non-inferiority was evaluated by comparing oral levonadifloxacin to oral linezolid and IV levonadifloxacin to IV linezolid for overall clinical response at TOC (Test of Cure) Visit. RESULTS The clinical cure rates observed at the TOC in the mITT (modified Intent to treat) populations for levonadifloxacin was numerically higher compared to linezolid in the IV sub-group [(91.0% verses 87.8%); treatment difference of 3.2% (95%CI, -4.5 to 10.9)] and in the oral sub-group (95.2% versus 93.6%); treatment difference of 1.6 % [95%CI, -4.2 to 7.3]). As the lowerbound of the 95% CI around the treatment difference was greater than -15% for both subgroups, the primary objective of the study was met. Therefore, both IV levonadifloxacin and oral levonadifloxacin were non-inferior to IV linezolid and oral linezolid, respectively. The majority of subjects in the micro-ITT population had a baseline infection caused by S. aureus with approximately 30% of subjects having MRSA. Levonadifloxacin (IV and oral) had a higher clinical cure rate at TOC for MRSA patients compared with linezolid (IV and oral), (95.0% vs. 89.3% respectively). Levonadifloxacin showed evidence of favourable clinical and microbiological efficacy in subjects with concurrent bacteraemia as well as in subjects with diabetes including diabetic foot infections caused by Gram-positive pathogens including MRSA. Pharmacokinetic analysis showed that bioavailability of oral levonadifloxacin was 90% and similar pharmacokinetic profile of levonadifloxacin by both routes provide an option for IV to oral switch for the treatment of subjects. Incidences of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were similar between treatment groups and between IV (20.8% vs. 22.4%, for levonadifloxacin and linezolid, respectively) and oral therapy (16.0% vs. 13.5%, respectively), There were no SAEs or deaths related to study drug and the majority of the AEs observed were mild in nature. Overall, the administration of both IV and oral levonadifloxacin was well-tolerated in subjects with ABSSSI. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrate that IV and oral levonadifloxacin therapy has excellent clinical activity against MRSA and offers advantage compared to other quinolones which generally lack MRSA coverage. Levonadifloxacin is safe and well tolerated in the treatment of ABSSSI caused by Gram -positive pathogens including MRSA as well as non-inferior to IV and oral linezolid, respectively. Similar pharmacokinetic profile of IV and oral levonadifloxacin provides an option for IV to oral switch for the treatment of subjects. Both oral and IV levonadifloxacin have recently been granted approval in India for the treatment of ABSSSI including diabetic foot infections and concurrent bacteraemia in adults (18 years of age or older). ClinicalTrials.gov Registration: NCT03405064. CTRI No.: CTRI/2017/06/008843.
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- A Bhatia
- Wockhardt Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
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- Wockhardt Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
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- Wockhardt Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
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- Wockhardt Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
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- Wockhardt Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
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- Wockhardt R and D Centre, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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- Wockhardt R and D Centre, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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- Wockhardt R and D Centre, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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- Wockhardt R and D Centre, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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- Wockhardt R and D Centre, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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- Wockhardt's Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morton Grove, Illinois, USA
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- Wockhardt's Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morton Grove, Illinois, USA
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Irfan M, Shah M, Mirza AM. Ion-acoustic dipolar vortex in degenerate magnetoplasma with ions/electrons thermal corrections. Chaos 2020; 30:073142. [PMID: 32752638 DOI: 10.1063/5.0003706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Nonlinear evolution and propagation characteristics of an ion-acoustic (IA) dipolar vortex are examined in a magnetoplasma that comprises partially degenerate electrons and dynamic ions. The adiabatic ions reduce the quantum magnetohydrodynamic equations to a modified momentum equation. The latter admits a new solution and leads to an evolution equation for the description of a coherent IA dipolar vortex. Numerical analysis reveals that variations in the relevant plasma parameters alter the evolution condition for a stable vortex. The electron exchange-correlation enhances excitation of the vortex as it extends the parametric regime associated with the stable vortex solution. On the contrary, the ion temperature lessens the nonlinear evolution of the vortex. Importantly, a degree of enhancement in the exchange-correlation potential leads to the wave dispersion and-in return-widens the vortex potential spatially. The novel nature of the derived results stresses upon the comprehension of the ordered structures in the compact stars, the magnetic mirrors, the ionosphere, the pinch devices, etc., where thermal corrections significantly impact the waves dynamics.
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- M Irfan
- Department of Physics, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtun Khwa 18800, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtun Khwa 18800, Pakistan
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- Theoretical Plasma Physics Group, Department of Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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Shah M, Hameed B, Chawla A. Urostentz: World’s first comprehensive ureteral stent and symptom tracking smartphone application. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)33391-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Hameed B, Shah M, Thomas J. Cold en bloc excision of non muscle invasive bladder cancer less than 3cm using a novel Zedd scissors: Our initial experience. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)34226-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Ahmed S, Zia A, Mehmood SA, Panhwar WA, Khan W, Shah M, Ullah I. Change in malate dehydrogenase and alpha amylase activities in Rubus fruticosus and Valeriana jatamansi treated granary weevil, Sitophilus granarius. BRAZ J BIOL 2020; 81:387-391. [PMID: 32490897 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.226952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Poor storage conditions provide favorable environment to stored grain pests for their growth. The bio-pesticides are the best alternatives to synthetic pesticides. Present study was conducted to compare toxicity of Rubus fruticosus and Valeriana jatamansi against granary weevil, Sitophilus granarius and subsequent changes in enzyme activity responsible for grain damage. In current research 5 g of R. fruticosus fruit and V. jatamansi rhizome powders were tested separately against S. granarius, in 50 g wheat whole grains for seven days in comparison with the control. The enzymatic activity of malate dehydrogenase and α-amylase was observed in the cellular extracts of S. granarius. The insects were crushed and homogenized in phosphate-buffer solution and centrifuged at 10000 rpm for 5 minutes. For the enzymatic measurement supernatant was tested; the spectrophotometer was adjusted at 340 nm. The reagents were mixed and incubated at 25 °C for five minutes. The cuvettes were placed in the experimental and reference sites of spectrophotometer and recorded the change in absorbance for 3-4 minutes. There was 5.60% and 14.92% reduction in the activity of malate dehydrogenase in R. fruticosus and V. jatamansi, treated insects, respectively. The alpha amylase enzyme activity was 6.82% reduced and 63.63% increase in R. fruticosus and V. jatamansi, treated insects, respectively. Present study addresses that both plant powders are effective against granary weevil by altering enzyme activities so both the plant powders can be used as bio-pesticides against the stored grains pests.
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- S Ahmed
- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- National Insect Museum, National Agricultural Research Centre - NARC, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir Lower, Pakistan
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- Centre for Animal Sciences & Fisheries, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Science, Karakoram International University, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
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Khanna D, Zhao C, Chung L, Coghlan G, Saggar R, Mathai S, Shah M, Hartney J, Mclaughlin V. FRI0539 SURVIVAL IN PATIENTS WITH CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE-ASSOCIATED PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION (CTD-PAH): A META-ANALYSIS OF OBSERVATIONAL REGISTRIES. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.2851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background:Although patients with CTD-PAH comprise approximately one third of the overall PAH population, the literature on survival outcomes in CTD-PAH patients overall and by CTD subtype is limited by small sample sizes. We conducted a meta-analysis of more than 4,000 patients with CTD-PAH enrolled in observational registries.Objectives:To determine survival rates in patients with CTD-PAH overall and by CTD subtypes.Methods:The PubMed and EMBASE databases were searched for English-only articles published between January 1, 2000 and November 25, 2019. Inclusion criteria were multicenter registries of adults with WHO group 1 pulmonary hypertension (PAH); conducted in 2000 or later; and survival data for ≥30 patients with CTD-PAH. Meta-analysis of survival was performed using a random-effects model. Survival was estimated for CTD-PAH overall; for CTD-PAH stratified by registries primarily conducted before and after 2010 to assess the impact of new therapies, as well as combination therapy approaches targeting multiple pathways; and for CTD subtypes (systemic sclerosis [SSc] and systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE]).Results:Nineteen registries met inclusion criteria and reported data on 4,008 patients with CTD-PAH. Of these patients, 1,485 had SSc, 456 had SLE, and CTD subtype was not specified in 2,067. CTD-PAH patients had a mean age of 55 years and 87% were female. Most patients (70%) had functional class III or IV disease and the mean 6-minute walk distance at enrollment was 327 m. Among registries that enrolled patients of all PAH etiologies (N=7,829), survival rates in the CTD-PAH subpopulation (n=2113), were 83%, 73%, and 62% at 1-, 2-, and 3- years, respectively. These survival rates were lower than those reported for the overall PAH population: 88%, 79%, and 72% at 1-, 2-, and 3- years, respectively. Numerically higher survival rates at 1-, 2-, and 3- years were observed in CTD-PAH patients treated in 2010 and later: 85% vs 90%, 74% vs 82%, and 65% vs 73%. Among all CTD-PAH patients, survival rates were lower for patients with SSc compared to those with SLE: 88% vs 92%, 75% vs 90%, 67% vs 87% at 1-, 2-, and 3- years, respectively (Figure).Conclusion:Patients with CTD-PAH have a substantial risk of death, however, CTD-PAH patients treated within the last ten years have numerically higher survival rates than those treated earlier. This may be related to increased screening for PAH, especially in SSc (leading to earlier diagnosis) and/or the availability of new treatment approaches. Consistent with clinical observations, patients with SSc have worse survival rates than those with SLE. Given the high risk of mortality in these patients, early detection and upfront aggressive treatment are warranted.References:Acknowledgments:This analysis was funded by Actelion Pharmaceuticals.Disclosure of Interests:Dinesh Khanna Shareholder of: Eicos, Grant/research support from: NIH NIAID, NIH NIAMS, Consultant of: Acceleron, Actelion, Bayer, BMS, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Corbus, Galapagos, Genentech/Roche, GSK, Mitsubishi Tanabi, Sanofi-Aventis/Genzyme, UCB Pharma, Carol Zhao Shareholder of: Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., Employee of: Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., Lorinda Chung Grant/research support from: United Therapeutics, Boehringer Ingelheim, Consultant of: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Mitsubishi Tanabe, Eicos Sciences, Gerry Coghlan Grant/research support from: Johnson & Johnson, Consultant of: Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, Speakers bureau: Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, Rajan Saggar Grant/research support from: Actelion, Gilead Science, United Therapeutics, Consultant of: Actelion, Gilead Science, United Therapeutics, Speakers bureau: Actelion, Gilead Science, United Therapeutics, Stephen Mathai Consultant of: Actelion, Liquidia, Arena, United Therapeutics, Mehul Shah Shareholder of: Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc, Employee of: Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc, John Hartney Shareholder of: Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc, Employee of: Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc, Vallerie McLaughlin Grant/research support from: Reata Pharmaceutics, SoniVie, United Therapeutics, Bayer, Acceleron, Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., Consultant of: Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., Acceleron, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Bayer, Caremark, CiVi Biopharma, United Therapeutics
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Perkins R, Shah M, Marchetti P, Dimalaluan M, Sawicki G. P069 A retrospective evaluation of healthcare utilisation and clinical charges in children and adults with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(20)30405-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Shah M, Patel S, Saeed O, Pirlamarla P, Vukelic S, Forest S, Goldstein D, Alvarez R, Jorde U. Impact of Center Heart Transplant Volume on One-Year Survival or Retransplantation: A 2006 to 2016 UNOS Based Analysis. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Villela M, Bravo C, Shah M, Patel S, Jorde U, Stehlik J, Castellanos A. Prediction of Outcomes after Heart Transplantation Using Machine Learning Techniques. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Safdar O, Ervin A, Cozzi S, Danelich I, Shah M, Vishnevsky A, Alvarez R, Pirlamarla P. Impact of Sacubitril/Valsartan in Cardiac Reverse Remodeling in Ischemic vs. Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Ibrahim M, Shah M, Anandanadesan R, Silva ACR. Peri‐operative behavioural change and alcohol moderation: insights from local experience. Anaesthesia 2020; 75:421. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.14972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- M. Ibrahim
- Medway Maritime Hospital Gillingham Kent
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- Medway Maritime Hospital Gillingham Kent
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Reif de Paula T, Simon H, Shah M, Lee-Kong S, Kiely JM, Kiran RP, Keller DS. Analysis of the impact of EEA stapler size on risk of anastomotic complications in colorectal anastomosis: does size matter? Tech Coloproctol 2020; 24:283-290. [PMID: 32036461 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-020-02155-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colorectal anastomotic complications are dreaded and dramatically affect outcomes. Causes are multifactorial, with the size of the end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) stapler a modifiable factor and potential target for risk reduction. Our goal was to examine the impact of the EEA stapler size on the risk of anastomotic complications in left-sided colorectal resections. METHODS A prospective divisional database was reviewed for consecutive elective left-sided resections with a colorectal anastomosis using an EEA stapler from January 2013 May 2018 inclusive. Patients were stratified into 25-29 mm or 30-33 mm cohorts. Patient and disease demographics, operative variables, and postoperative outcomes were evaluated. The main outcome measures were the rate and factors associated with anastomotic complications. RESULTS Four hundred seventy-three cases were evaluated, 185 ( 39.1%) were in the 25-29 mm group and 288 (60.9%) in the 30-33 mm group. Patients were comparable in demographics and operative variables. More males were anastomosed with the 30-33 mm than with the 25-29 mm stapler (57.6% vs 28.6%, p < 0.01). Significantly more patients developed an anastomotic stricture with the 25-29 mm than with the 30-33 mm staplers (7.1% vs. 2.1%; p = 0.007). There was no significant difference in leak rates or reoperation/interventions between groups. On logistic regression, neither gender, operative indication nor approach were associated with anastomotic leak, readmission, or reoperation/intervention. Stapler size remained significantly associated with stricture (p = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS The 25-29 mm EEA staplers were associated with an increased rate of anastomotic stricture compared to 30-33 mm staplers in left-sided colorectal anastomoses. As stapler size is a simple process measure that is easily modifyable, this is a potential target for improving anastomotic complication rates. Further controlled trials may help assess the impact of stapler size on improving patient and quality outcomes.
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- T Reif de Paula
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 8th Floor, Herbert Irving PavilionNew York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 8th Floor, Herbert Irving PavilionNew York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 8th Floor, Herbert Irving PavilionNew York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 8th Floor, Herbert Irving PavilionNew York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 8th Floor, Herbert Irving PavilionNew York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 8th Floor, Herbert Irving PavilionNew York, NY, 10032, USA.
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Sandhu V, Shah M, Piguet V, Alavi A. The impact of hidradenitis suppurativa on work productivity and activity impairment. Br J Dermatol 2019; 182:1288-1290. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.18695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- V.K. Sandhu
- Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto Toronto ON Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto Toronto ON Canada
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- Division of Dermatology Department of Medicine University of Toronto Toronto ON Canada
- Division of Dermatology Women's College Hospital Toronto ON Canada
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- Division of Dermatology Department of Medicine University of Toronto Toronto ON Canada
- Division of Dermatology Women's College Hospital Toronto ON Canada
- York Dermatology Center Richmond Hill ON Canada
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Shah M, Rahman K, khondker H. Use of voice messaging via mobile phone to communicate female adolescents in Bangladeshi urban slum. Eur J Public Health 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Problem
Utilization of available maternal health services is comparatively low among adolescent population in Dhaka urban slum areas and lack of adequate knowledge is one major contributor to low service utilization among slum dwelling adolescent mothers.
Description of problem
Dhaka urban slum dwelling female adolescents are difficult to reach adequately with health messages through traditional home visit by community health workers for counseling, because many of these adolescents in Dhaka urban slums have a job outside home. We designed and implemented an innovative health communication intervention “Health Boost” - an approach to provide reproductive, maternal and newborn health information for married female adolescents using the voice message system on mobile phone.
Methods
We delivered ‘Health Boost’ (HB) voice messages to enrolled married adolescent girls, twice a week, with re-listening option. Pregnant and non-pregnant participants received separate sets of messages. Enrollment was started after baseline survey (September 2016) and continued during October 2016 - April 2017. Pregnant participants received messages at least for 6 months before delivery. For evaluation, we followed pre-post observation study design and had the endline survey in November 2017.
Results
Comparing HB non-receivers at baseline (n = 321) and HB receivers at endline (n = 45), statistically significant improvement was revealed for knowledge on danger signs - (a) during pregnancy (55.5% vs. 93.3%; p < 0.001), (b) during child delivery (54.2% vs. 82.2%; p < 0.001), (c) for newborn (56.7% vs. 75.6%; p < 0.02). We also found significantly higher utilization of service among HB receivers: Utilization of antenatal care increased from 70.4% to 87.5% (p < 0.02); and use of postnatal care increased from 31.6% to 73.7% (p < 0.03).
Lessons
‘Health Boost’ messages were instrumental and effective to increase knowledge and service utilization among married adolescent girls in Dhaka urban slum areas.
Key messages
Voice message is an innovative way to reach hard-to-reach population by using mobile phone technology. Voice messages were instrumental and effective to increase knowledge and service utilization among urban female adolescent population, for reproductive, maternal and newborn health.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Shah
- Global Health, Save the Children US, Washington DC, USA
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- Sponsorship Program, Save the Children, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Sponsorship Program, Save the Children, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Shah M, Jenda G, Nsona H, Gigi E, Dadlani P, Swedberg E. An automated diagnostic device for children under 5 years of age: A proof-of-concept study in Malawi. Eur J Public Health 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Automated diagnostic device to measure child’s vital sign is a global unmet demand. Having separate diagnostic devices to measure multiple vital signs is more expensive, and can be complex for health workers. An automated “all-in-one” device would help avoiding extra costs as well as maintenance challenges associated with multiple devices. In addition to improve classifying childhood illness, such an automated device would also increase adherence to guidelines, optimal use of antibiotics, and a reduction of unnecessary referrals.
Methods
We studied an automated device in Malawi, which was designed to measure multiple key vital signs (SPO2, respiratory rate, temperature) among newborn, infant and children <5 years. The device collected photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals for SpO2 via a universal pediatric sensor, placed on child’s finger. Temperature was measured via infra-red signal from child’s forehead. Accelerometry measures respiratory rate, by placing the device around the child’s belly. The CO2 sensor data together with video recordings of child’s respiration offered the reference for child’s respiration count.
Results
Preliminary analyses of valid PPG signals, video annotated respiratory count and CO2 sensor data revealed the following key results:
- For SPO2, the performance of the target probe among 170 subjects appears extremely well with even the smallest and largest children.
- Among 145 subjects with valid CO2 data, 93 subjects were fully calm and had a regular breathing pattern. Comparing accelerometry measurements from 93 calm subjects with the reference data, the root of mean square error (RMSE) was only 1.18 respiration per minute (RPM). Excluding four outlier measurements from 145 subjects’ dataset, the RMSE for the remaining 141 subjects was 1.76 RPM.
Conclusions
This study results demonstrated the proof of concept that the device measures key vital signs among newborn, infants and children <5 years, using a reusable single-based probe.
Key messages
Automated diagnostic device measures key multiple key vital signs (SPO2, respiratory rate, temperature) among newborn, infant and children <5 years. Such an automated device may have potential to ensure accuracy in diagnosis, increasing adherence to recommended guidelines, optimizing use of antibiotics, and reducing unnecessary referrals.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Shah
- Global Health, Save the Children US, Washington DC, USA
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- Health and Nutrition, Save the Children, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- IMCI Unit, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Technical Unit, Philips Research, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Technical Unit, Philips Research, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Global Health, Save the Children US, Washington DC, USA
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Kim SB, Doi T, Kato K, Chen J, Shah M, Adenis A, Luo S, Qin S, Kojima T, Metges JP, Francois E, Muro K, Cheng Y, Li Z, Yuan X, Wang R, Cui Y, Bhagia P, Shen L. KEYNOTE-181: Pembrolizumab vs chemotherapy in patients (pts) with advanced/metastatic adenocarcinoma (AC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the esophagus as second-line (2L) therapy. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz422.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Shah M, Jamali Q, Aisha F, Shahid F. Barriers and enablers for practicing kangaroo mother care (KMC) in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Eur J Public Health 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
More than 2.5 million newborns die each year, contributing to 47% of under 5 mortality worldwide. Globally, Every Newborn Action Plan has emphasized on Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) as an essential component of neonatal health initiatives. An international joint policy statement and endorsement from health professional associations also recommended practicing KMC for newborn care.
Methods
We conducted a qualitative study with 12 in-depth interviews (IDIs) and 14 focus group discussion (FGD) sessions, in two health facilities of Sindh, Pakistan during October-December 2016, to understand the key barriers and enablers to a mother’s ability to practice KMC and the feasibility of implementing and improving these practices.
Results
Our study findings revealed that community stakeholders were generally aware of health issues especially related to maternal and neonatal health. Both the health care providers and managers were supportive of implementing KMC in their respective health facilities as well as for continuous use of KMC at household level. In order to initiate KMC at facility level, study respondents emphasized on strengthening of availability and quality of services as well as training of health providers as critical prerequisites. Also in order to continue practicing KMC at household level, engaging the community and establishing functional referral linkage between community and facilities were focused issues in facility and community level FGDs and IDIs. The study participants considered it feasible to initiate KMC practice at health facility and to continue practicing at home after returning from facility.
Conclusions
Ensuring facility readiness to initiate KMC, improving capacity of health providers, coupled with strengthened community mobilization, and targeting specific audiences may help policy makers and program planners to initiate KMC practice at health facility and keep KMC practice continued at household level.
Key messages
Introducing KMC at health facility followed by continuing practice at household level is feasible, even in a religiously conservative setting like Pakistan. Facility readiness, improved health workers’ capacity coupled with strengthened community mobilization targeting specific audiences could help scaling up this public health intervention in Pakistan.
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- M Shah
- Global Health, Save the Children US, Lutherville, USA
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- Health and Nutrition, Save the Children, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Health and Nutrition, Save the Children, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Health and Nutrition, JHPEIGO, Karachi, Pakistan
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Shah M, Jamali Q, Aisha F. Umbilical cord care through community-based distribution of chlorhexidine in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Eur J Public Health 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Unsafe practices such as cutting umbilical cord with unsterilized instruments and application of harmful substances, are in practice in many rural areas of Pakistan, and associated with high risk of neonatal sepsis and mortality.
Methods
We conducted an implementation research in 2015 in Tharparkar district, in Sindh province of Pakistan to understand the feasibility and acceptability of community-based distribution of chlorhexidine (CHX) in rural Pakistan. For this cohort group-only study, 225 lady health workers (LHWs) enrolled 495 pregnant women. Enrolled women received 4% CHX gel and user’s instructions for newborn cord care. The LHWs also counseled women on the benefits and correct use of CHX. Study enumerators collected data from CHX receiving women 3 times: at around 2 weeks before delivery, within 24 hours after delivery, and on the 8th day after delivery. We implemented this study jointly in collaboration with Ministry of Health in Sindh province, Pakistan.
Results
Among enrolled participants, 399 women (81%) received only the first visit, 295 women (60%) received first two visits and 261 women (53%) received all three visits by enumerators. Among 399 women, who received CHX gel, counseling on its use and were respondent to the first round data collection, 78% remembered that the CHX gel to be applied to cord stump and surrounding areas immediately after birth; but less than a third (29%) forgot the need to keep the cord clean and dry. Among 295 respondents in the first two rounds of data collection, who delivered at home, 97% applied CHX to cord stump on the first day.
Conclusions
Community-based CHX distribution by LHWs, along with counseling to recipient women, resulted in a high rate of cord care with CHX among newborn delivered at home. Results from this study may help program implementers to consider expanding this intervention for improving newborn cord care on the first day of life in Pakistan.
Key messages
Community-based distribution of chlorhexidine for newborn cord care appears as highly acceptable and feasible in rural communities in Pakistan. Relevant program policy supporting community-based CHX distribution along with counseling by LHW may help expanding coverage of newborn cord care in rural communities in Pakistan.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Shah
- Save the Children US, Lutherville, USA
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- Health and Nutrition, Save the Children, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Health and Nutrition, Save the Children, Karachi, Pakistan
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Yamaguchi K, Shitara K, Al-Batran SE, Bang YJ, Catenacci D, Enzinger P, Ilson D, Kim S, Lordick F, Shah M, Van Cutsem E, Xu RH, Arozullah A, Wook Park J, Ajani J. SPOTLIGHT: Comparison of zolbetuximab or placebo + mFOLFOX6 as first-line treatment in patients with claudin18.2+/HER2– locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (GEJ): A randomized phase III study. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz422.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Xu RH, Dongsheng Z, Ajani J, Al-Batran SE, Bang YJ, Catenacci D, Enzinger P, Ilson D, Kim S, Lordick F, Shitara K, Van Cutsem E, Arozullah A, Wook Park J, Shah M. GLOW: Zolbetuximab + CAPOX compared with placebo + CAPOX as first-line treatment for patients with Claudin18.2+/HER2– Locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma: A randomized phase III study. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz422.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Shah M, Ajani J, Al-Batran SE, Bang YJ, Catenacci D, Enzinger P, Ilson D, Kim S, Lordick F, Shitara K, Van Cutsem E, Arozullah A, Park J, Xu RH. GLOW: Randomized phase III study of zolbetuximab + CAPOX compared with placebo + CAPOX as first-line treatment of patients with CLD18.2+/HER2− locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz247.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Wirth L, Sherman E, Drilon A, Solomon B, Robinson B, Lorch J, McCoach C, Patel J, Leboulleux S, Worden F, Owonikoko T, Brose M, Taylor M, Italiano A, Gautschi O, Garcia ME, Rothenberg S, Subbiah V, Shah M, Cabanillas M. Registrational results of LOXO-292 in patients with RET-altered thyroid cancers. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz394.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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