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Ali AA, Ahmed T, Rashid MM. Patient with bilateral breast enlargement and hypospadias. Mymensingh Med J 2009; 18:104-108. [PMID: 19182761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A 20 year old man was admitted in the surgical unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital on August 2007 presented with Hypospadias & underdeveloped penis from childhood, gradual enlargement of both breasts for the last 10 years, absence of axillary and pubic hair from puberty & painful swelling of both testes for the last 3 years. The patient was regarded as a female upto the age of 10 years. He has got no voice change since puberty. On examination he had average body built, there was bilateral gynaecomastia, hypospadias, rudimentary penis & absence of pubic and axillary hair. His testosterone level, serum prolactin level, serum progesterone level, serum estradiol level was done. Cytology on buccal smear done and ultrasonography revealed no ovary and uterus. Ultimately patient was diagnosed as a case of androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS). The case is reported for clinical awareness & to share our experience.
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Hanif N, Muhammad G, Siddique M, Khanum A, Ahmed T, Gadahai J, Kaukab G. Clinico-pathomorphological, serum biochemical and histological studies in broilers fed ochratoxin A and a toxin deactivator (Mycofix® Plus). Br Poult Sci 2008; 49:632-42. [DOI: 10.1080/00071660802295183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Duong M, Cockcroft D, Boulet LP, Ahmed T, Iverson H, Atkinson DC, Stahl EG, Watson R, Davis B, Milot J, Gauvreau GM, O'Byrne PM. The effect of IVX-0142, a heparin-derived hypersulfated disaccharide, on the allergic airway responses in asthma. Allergy 2008; 63:1195-201. [PMID: 18699936 DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2008.01707.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND IVX-0142 is a heparin-derived hypersulfated disaccharide devoid of anticoagulant activity while possessing anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity in preclinical studies. In a proof-of-concept study, the allergen inhalation challenge model was used to investigate the effect of IVX-0142 in mild atopic asthma. METHODS Nineteen subjects, not on controller medications, were randomized to an evaluator-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study. The effect of a single nebulized dose of IVX-0142 (80 mg) or placebo administered 30 min prior to allergen inhalation was evaluated on the allergic airway responses, airway responsiveness, and airway inflammation. RESULTS When compared with placebo, 14 and 13 subjects experienced a relatively smaller maximum fall in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (maxFEV(1)%) for the early airway response (EAR) and late airway response (LAR) with IVX-0142, respectively (P < 0.01). The degree of attenuation in the EAR [maxFEV(1)% (mean +/- SE) 26.5 +/- 2.8%vs placebo 31.0 +/- 2.8%, P = 0.059] and LAR (15.6 +/- 2.9%vs placebo 19.0 +/- 2.9%, P = 0.24) with IVX-0142, however, was small and did not reach statistical significance compared with placebo. Similarly, a trend in the attenuation of allergen-induced increase in the absolute sputum cell counts was also observed. No difference in the allergen-induced increase in airway hyper-responsiveness and exhaled nitric oxide was noticed. CONCLUSIONS The majority of mild atopic asthmatics demonstrated a reduction in the EAR and LAR to IVX-0142. However, the treatment effect observed with a single prechallenge dose of IVX-0142 was small and heterogeneous. The potential anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects using multiple higher doses need to be evaluated.
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Azad AK, Ahmed T, Chowdhury AJ, Rahim MA, Mahmud AK, Rahman MA. Cytomegalovirus induced hepatitis in an immunocompetent host. Mymensingh Med J 2008; 17:S104-S106. [PMID: 18946441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is most commonly sub clinical. In the immunocompromised host, primary CMV infection, reactivation and re-infection are all associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The clinical presentation of CMV infection in immunocompromised host varies according to the degree of immunocompromisation and to host factors. Populations at greatest risk of CMV infection and disease include individuals with HIV infection, transplant recipients, cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and burn patients. In the immunocompetent adult, primary CMV infection is usually asymptomatic but can result in a mononucleosis syndrome. The clinical course of the infection is usually mild, although a small percentage of patients suffer from protracted and severe fever. CMV infection in immunocompetent hosts may rarely be able to lead to severe organ specific complications. Most cases of CMV induced hepatitis occur in adults with severe immune deficiency. Only a few cases involving immunocompetent patients have been reported. But majority of the cases are anicteric or mildly icteric. Severe hepatitis is an uncommon presentation. We describe the first case reported in Bangladesh, of Cytomegalovirus induced severe hepatitis in an immunocompetent patient. The case was improved without the use of antiviral therapy.
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Silberman S, Hwang JH, Marshall JL, Ahmed T, Basche M, Cohn AL, Modiano MR, Tapolsky G, Yancik S, Pugliese L. A phase I study of TPI 287, a novel taxane, administered weekly in patients with advanced cancer. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.2536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ali SF, Ali MF, Ahmed T, Mundia AG, Seiter K, Shah SS. Turnaround time for treatment of patients with colorectal cancer. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.17548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Lindquist S, Karitkina D, Montag D, Smalla KH, Ahmed T, Balschun D, Lindquist JA. Signal right to learn correctly: The role of transmembrane adaptor PAG in brain. KLIN NEUROPHYSIOL 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1072875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Akhanda A, Ahmed T, Quayum M, Wahab M. Cyclic esotropia. Mymensingh Med J 2008; 17:60-62. [PMID: 18285734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Cyclic esotropia is a rare condition in which esotropia alternates with binocular single vision (BSV). A five years old female child presented with the complain of acute onset infrequent squinting of left eye (L/E) for 3 years. Squinting of L/E starts in morning and persists throughout the day. The child becomes completely normal on the following morning without any residual effect. Initially there was 24 hours squinting followed by several months of non-squinting. Gradually interval is lessening. For the last 6 months, she was esotropic for 24 hours and non-esotropic for another 24 hours. She complains of no diplopia during the attack. On examination she is otherwise healthy and hypermetropic by +0.50Dsph on cycloplegic refraction with normal visual acuity (6/6, N5). She was 50 prism diopter esotropic in her left eye on esotropic day both for distant and near fixation and had alternate suppression. Ocular motility is full. Anterior and posterior segment reveals no abnormality. There is BSV with positive stereoscopic vision on Titmus test (40 sec of Arc) on non-esotropic day. This case can be treated surgically either by bilateral medial rectus recession or by recession of medial rectus and resection of lateral rectus of the eye according to the amount of esotropia on the esotropic day.
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Krishnan G, Ahmed T. Treatment modalities for closure of palatal fistulae. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2007.08.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Akhanda AH, Quayum MA, Uddin A, Ahmed N, Uddin T, Ahmed T. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an otherwise healthy 7 years child. Mymensingh Med J 2007; 16:221-4. [PMID: 17703164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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A 07 years otherwise healthy child, non vaccinated for chickenpox and with a history of chickenpox infection at 02 years of age presented with red colored lesions in right upper lid, right side of forehead, vertex and right side of nose and defective vision in right eye in Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, 20 days after the appearance of blister in the same region. On examination granulation tissue was present on the same area. There was no hair and skin over that area. Lesion was strictly limited to right side of midline. Eyelashes of right upper lid were absent and there was defective closure of eyelids. Best corrected visual acuity of right eye was 3/60 and of left eye was 6/6. There was ciliary congestion of right eye with haziness of cornea at interpalpebral region of right eye. Corneal sensitivity was reduced and there was uniform fluorescein staining at central part of cornea. Mild flare and cells were present in anterior chamber. Fundus examination revealed no abnormality. He was treated with systemic acyclovir, antibiotics, topical acyclovir, antibiotic and atropine. Corneal ulcer and skin lesions were healed, but the patient developed cicatricial ectropion of right upper lid and best corrected visual acuity of right eye was reduced to 6/60 due to corneal opacity. So early diagnosis and treatment of herpes zoster ophthalmicus is mandatory to prevent sight threatening complications.
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Hwang JJ, Marshall JL, Ahmed T, Chun H, Basche M, Cohn A, Kurman M, Tapolsky G, Tapolsky G, Allen E. A phase I study of TPI287: A third generation taxane administered weekly in patients with advanced cancer. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.2575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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2575 Background: TPI 287 is an investigational taxane designed to not be a substrate for mdr-1 and to bind to mutant tubulin. In preclinical studies, TPI 287 demonstrated activity against multiple human tumor xenografts in nude mice, including xenografts that expressed mdr-1 and that were resistant to other taxanes. The safety and tolerability of TPI 287 when administered weekly for 3 weeks followed by a 1 week rest (4 week cycle) was examined in this Phase 1 dose escalation study in patients (pts) with advanced neoplasms. Materials and Methods: TPI 287 was administered over 1 hour weekly for 3 weeks followed by 1 week of no treatment. Treatment cohorts consisted of 3 pts and were expanded to 6 pts in the face of dose-limiting toxicity (DLT); pts could remain on study until the development of progressive disease or an intolerable adverse event. DLT was defined as Gr 4 heme toxicity lasting 7 days; febrile neutropenia, Gr 3 thrombocytopenia with bleeding, Gr 3 elevation of transaminases lasting 7 days or any other Gr 3/4 toxicity other than nausea or vomiting. Results: 25 pts (M:F 16:9, median age 60, range 24 - 86) were enrolled in 7 dose levels ranging from 7–185 mg/m2. Pts’ cancers included colorectal (6 pts); NSCLC (2); prostate (2); squamous cell carcinoma (2) and 1 pt each with cervical, breast, ovarian, gastric, pancreatic, bladder endometrial, NSCLC, SCLC, glioblastoma, melanoma, renal cell and hepatocellular carcinoma. All pts but 1 had received prior chemotherapy (median no. prior treatments: 3 (range, 1–7). Drug related adverse events included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, anorexia, rash, anemia and peripheral neuropathy. 1 pt., who was inadvertently treated with inadequate marrow reserve, experienced Gr 4 neutropenia and died of sepsis. DLT of Grade 3 peripheral neuropathy has been observed. PK data to date reveal that AUC is generally dose linear. At a dose of 127.5 mg/m2, clearance was 30.2 + 11.9 L/hr/m2 and t1/2 8.6 + 1.3 hrs. Results are similar with non-compartmental methods and 2-compartment modeling. Conclusions: TPI 287 can be safely administered in doses of up to 127.5 mg/m2 weekly x 3. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Ashraf H, Ahmed T, Hossain MI, Alam NH, Mahmud R, Kamal SM, Salam MA, Fuchs GJ. Day-care management of children with severe malnutrition in an urban health clinic in Dhaka, Bangladesh. J Trop Pediatr 2007; 53:171-8. [PMID: 17369617 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmm005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Management of severely malnourished children with associated complications relies on hospital-based treatment. Implementation of a standardized protocol at the Dhaka Hospital, ICDDR,B reduced case fatality approximately 50%. We developed and prospectively evaluated a day-care clinic approach that provided antibiotics, micronutrients and feeding during the day with continued care by parents at home at night as an alternative to hospitalization. Severely malnourished children aged 6-23 months denied admission to hospital were enrolled at Radda Clinic, Dhaka and received protocolized management with antibiotics, micronutrients and milk-based diet from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day, while mothers were educated on continuation of care at home. They were transitioned to the day-care nutrition rehabilitation (NR) unit of Radda Clinic following resolution of acute illness, received NR diet (Khichuri, halwa and milk-based) daily until children attained 80% weight-for-length. From February 2001 to November 2003, 264 children were enrolled; 52% were boys and 78%, 21% and 1% had marasmus, marasmus-kwashiorkor and kwashiorkor, respectively. Only 13% had severe malnutrition alone while 35% had pneumonia, 35% had diarrhea and 17% had both pneumonia and diarrhea. The mean (SD) duration of acute and NR phases were 8 (4) and 14 (13) days, respectively. Children gained weight [mean (SD) g/kg day] more rapidly during acute 10 (7) than NR phase 6 (5). Successful management was possible in 82% (95% CI 77-86%) children, 12% discontinued treatment and 6% referred to hospitals. Only one child died during NR phase. Severely malnourished children can be successfully managed at existing day-care clinics using a protocolized approach.
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Abdullah K, Malek MA, Faruque ASG, Salam MA, Ahmed T. Health and nutritional status of children of adolescent mothers: experience from a diarrhoeal disease hospital in Bangladesh. Acta Paediatr 2007; 96:396-400. [PMID: 17407464 DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2007.00117.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM The study aimed at assessing clinical and nutritional features and socioeconomic characteristics of the first birth-order children (1-48 months) of adolescent mothers. METHODS Five hundred and thirty-nine first birth-order children of both sexes, aged 1-48 month(s) were studied. All study children had adolescent mothers aged < or =19 years (when attending hospital), who attended (as a patient) the Dhaka hospital of ICDDR, B during 2000-2005. A similar group of children (n = 540) of mothers aged 25-29 years (when attending hospital) constituted the comparison group. RESULTS Malnutrition indicated by underweight [OR 2.3, 95% CI 1.7-3.1, p < 0.001], stunting [OR 2.1, 95% CI 1.5-2.8, p < 0.001], wasting [OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.3-2.7, p = 0.001], infancy (<12 months old) [OR 2.8, 95% CI 2.1-3.9, p < 0.001], duration of hospitalization (> or =48 h) [OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.2-2.2, p = 0.001], DPT immunization [OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.3-2.5, p = 0.001] and maternal illiteracy (no formal schooling) [OR 1.5, 95% CI 1.1-2.0, p = 0.007] were significantly associated with children of adolescent mothers, after adjusting for co-variates in the logistic regression analysis. Similar results were also observed when different indices of malnutrition (stunting, underweight or wasting) were added separately to the different models. CONCLUSION Children of adolescent mothers are likely to be more malnourished, have lesser opportunities for DPT immunization and have longer duration of hospitalization. Adolescent mothers were also more likely to be illiterate. Therefore, the development of preventive and therapeutic strategies will be required to reduce morbidity and improve the health and nutrition status of both children and their adolescent mothers.
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Saini GS, Wani TA, Gautam A, Varshney B, Ahmed T, Rajan KS, Pillai KK, Paliwal JK. Validation of the LC-MS/MS method for the quantification of mevalonic acid in human plasma and determination of the matrix effect. J Lipid Res 2006; 47:2340-5. [PMID: 16861623 DOI: 10.1194/jlr.d600018-jlr200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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A simple, specific, and sufficiently sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (negative-ion electrospray ionization) methodology to determine mevalonic acid (MVA) in human plasma is described, and its application to the analysis of rat plasma MVA levels after rosuvastatin administration is demonstrated. The method was validated over the linearity range of 0.5-50.0 ng/ml (r(2) > 0.99) using deuterated MVA as an internal standard. The lower limit of quantification was 0.5 ng/ml. The assay procedure involved the isolation of MVA from plasma samples using solid-phase extraction. Chromatographic separation was achieved on a HyPurity Advance column with a mobile phase consisting of ammonium formate buffer (10 mM, pH 8.0) and acetonitrile (70:30, v/v). Excellent precision and accuracy were observed. MVA and deuterated mevalonolactone were stable in water and plasma under different storage and processing conditions. The recovery observed was low, which was attributable to a significant matrix effect. A significant decrease (30-40%; P < 0.05) was observed in rat plasma MVA levels after rosuvastatin administration.
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Farjami S, Waheed F, Liu D, Seiter K, Ahmed T. High dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell rescue as a part of combined modality therapy in stage IIIB inflammatory breast cancer. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.10694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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10694 Background: Despite the improvements related to introduction of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, the prognosis of patients with inflammatory breast cancer remains poor. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, feasibility and outcomes of high dose chemotherapy in this group of patients. Methods: Between June 1991 and January 1999, twenty eight patients with pathologically confirmed inflammatory breast cancer were consecutively enrolled in this study. All patients were rendered free of clinically evident disease by using chemotherapy (adjuvant, neoadjuvant or both) either alone or in combination with surgery. Following stem cell collection patients received HD-CT with thiotepa 250mg/m2 days 1, 2 & 3(total dose of 750mg/m2), mitoxantrone 40mg/m2 on day 1 and carboplatin 333mg/m2 on days 1, 2 & 3 ( total dose of 1gm/m2). Previously stored stem cells were infused on the seventh day of HD-CT chemotherapy. Eligible patients received radiation to the chest wall and tamoxifen for 5 years. Results: With median duration of follow-up of 46.9 months( range 15.1–177.2), the median overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS) were 42.5 months (range 9.7–135.7) and 34.8 months (range 3.3–135.7), respectively. The multivariate analysis showed a significantly better EFS and OS in patients with estrogen receptor (ER) positive tumors ( P value ≥ 0.003). Mucositis and Infection were the most severe non-hematological toxicities. Grade four cardiac and pulmonary toxicities developed in one patient. There was no transplant related mortality. One patient developed myelodysplastic syndrome. Conclusions: The results of our study suggest that high dose chemotherapy with thiotepa, mitoxantrone and carboplatin is a safe and efficacious regimen in patients with stage IIIB inflammatory breast cancer. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Hwang JJ, Marshall JL, Malik S, Chun H, Ahmed T, Pilia PA. A Q7D phase I study of TPI 287, a novel taxane, in advanced malignancies: Imaging studies, pharmacokinetics (PK) and circulating tumor cell (CTC) quantitation. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.12008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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12008 Background: Taxanes have demonstrated activity across a broad range of cancers, but resistance remains an issue. TPI 287 is a third generation taxane designed to overcome issues of resistance secondary to mdr and mutant tubulin. The purpose of this Phase I study was to determine the maximum tolerated dose and pharmacokinetics of IV TPI 287. Methods: Phase I study: TPI 287 is administered IV on days 1, 8, 15 of a 28 day cycle (Q7D) with at least 3 patients treated per dose escalation, in a typical phase I design. Dosing began at 7 mg/m2 and has advanced to the fifth cohort of patients, who are being treated at a dose of 85 mg/m2. Tumor response is assessed after every second cycle via imaging and tumor measurements. Samples are collected for PK analysis and circulating tumor cell (CTC) quantitation. Results: Sixteen pts have been enrolled (9 males, median years = 60.11; 7 females, median years = 50.71: median number of previous chemotherapies = 4). Diagnoses included colorectal (4), prostate (3), breast, kidney, cervical, brain, lung, osteosarcoma, basal cell, endometrial, ovarian cancers. Of 16 pts, 8 and 5 have completed 1, 2 cycles, respectively. Only one drug related grade 3 adverse event (hypersensitivity reaction) occurred, at 14 mg/m2. No other reported toxicities are related to TPI 287. PK and CTC studies are ongoing. Conclusions: These initial results show that TPI 287 is well tolerated at a dose up to 56 mg/m2 administered Q7D, and dose escalation continues. [Table: see text]
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Khan AM, Ahmed T, Alam NH, Chowdhury AK, Fuchs GJ. Extended-interval gentamicin administration in malnourished children. J Trop Pediatr 2006; 52:179-84. [PMID: 16126804 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmi085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Malnourished children have several physiologic abnormalities that can affect drug distribution and elimination. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of a once-daily dose of gentamicin compared with conventional thrice-daily dosing in malnourished children. To our knowledge, it has not been investigated in this population so far. A total of 310 malnourished children of either gender aged 6 months to 5 years with diarrhea and pneumonia were randomized to receive intramuscular gentamicin 5 mg/kg/day once-daily (OD) (n=148) or the same total daily amount given in three divided doses (TD) (n=162) in addition to ceftriaxone 75 mg/kg/day. After 48 h at steady state, gentamicin pharmacokinetics was assessed by fluorescence polarization immunoassay in a subgroup of 59 children and 43 children in the OD and TD groups, respectively. The groups were equivalent in baseline demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics. Good and partial clinical responses occurred in 64 per cent vs. 54 per cent and 25 per cent vs. 27 per cent in the OD and the TD children, respectively (p=NS for both comparisons). Five patients in each treatment group died. Renal toxicity defined by change in serum creatinine was not observed in any patient from either group. In the OD group, mean+/-SD serum gentamicin concentrations at 1 (peak), 3, 5, 8, 23, and 24 (trough value) hours after the dose were 11.7+/-4.1, 4.4+/-1.2, 2.08+/-0.9, 1.01+/-0.6, 0.31+/-0.09 and 0.29+/-0.07 mg/l respectively. In the TD group, mean +/-SD serum gentamicin concentration at 1 hour (peak) was 4.7+/-1.8 mg/l and the trough concentration was 0.48+/-0.21 mg/l. In OD group, the gentamicin trough concentration was significantly lower (p<0.001) and the peak concentration was significantly higher (p<0.001) compared to TD group. The results of this study indicate that once-daily gentamicin is effective and safe in malnourished children. Widespread implementation of once-daily dosing in malnourished children is appropriate and will reduce number of intramuscular injections and hospital costs.
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Schmoll HJ, Aapro MS, Poli-Bigelli S, Kim HK, Park K, Jordan K, von Pawel J, Giezek H, Ahmed T, Chan CY. Comparison of an aprepitant regimen with a multiple-day ondansetron regimen, both with dexamethasone, for antiemetic efficacy in high-dose cisplatin treatment. Ann Oncol 2006; 17:1000-6. [PMID: 16524979 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdl019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 194] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We compared an aprepitant regimen with a control regimen of ondansetron + dexamethasone given for 4 days. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients scheduled to receive cisplatin > or =70 mg/m(2) were randomized to either the aprepitant regimen (aprepitant, ondansetron and dexamethasone on day 1; aprepitant and dexamethasone on days 2-3; dexamethasone on day 4) or control regimen (ondansetron + dexamethasone on days 1-4). Patients recorded vomiting, nausea and rescue therapy use. The primary end point was complete response (no vomiting and no use of rescue therapy) in the overall phase (days 1-5 post-cisplatin). RESULTS Complete response rates were higher in the aprepitant than control group in the overall (72% versus 61%; P = 0.003), acute (day 1; 88% versus 79%; P = 0.005) and delayed phases (days 2-5; 74% versus 63%; P = 0.004), as were rates of no vomiting (overall 77% versus 62%, P < or = 0.001; acute 89% versus 81%, P = 0.004; delayed 79% versus 64%, P < or = 0.001). Rates of no rescue therapy were similar between groups. CONCLUSIONS Compared with an antiemetic regimen in which ondansetron + dexamethasone were given for 4 days, the aprepitant regimen was superior in the acute, delayed and overall phases of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The aprepitant regimen should be considered a new standard of antiemetic therapy for cisplatin-treated patients. www.ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NTC00090207.
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Wells CM, Ahmed T, Masters JRW, Jones GE. Rho family GTPases are activated during HGF-stimulated prostate cancer-cell scattering. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 62:180-94. [PMID: 16211585 DOI: 10.1002/cm.20095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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An important process in embryogenesis and cancer-cell metastasis is the conversion of epithelial cells to a migratory phenotype, a phenomenon known as epithelial-mesenchymal transition (E-MT). To achieve E-MT, cells dissociate from neighbouring cells and adopt a migratory morphology. This transition requires remodelling of their cell shape and substratum adhesions; activities that require extensive reorganisation of the actin cytoskeleton. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)-induced scattering of Madin Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells is a routinely used model of E-MT, in which actin cytoskeletal rearrangement is known to be dependent on Rho family GTPases. We have developed a novel model of HGF-induced E-MT using the human prostate cancer cell line, DU145. This model overcomes the limitation of using a canine cell line and facilitates the study of E-MT in human cancer. We demonstrate for the first time the scattering response of individual DU145 cells to HGF in real time and have characterised changes in actin cytoskeletal organisation and cell adhesions as these cells respond to HGF. HGF-induced scattering of DU145 cells is dependent on the activity of Rho family GTPases, and using this model, we are able to demonstrate for the first time that endogenous Cdc42 is activated downstream of HGF. Furthermore we have also shown that the response of DU145 cells to HGF is dependent on a phosphatidylinositide 3-kinase pathway.
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Ahmed T, Frey JU. Phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B) and cAMP-level regulation within different tissue fractions of rat hippocampal slices during long-term potentiation in vitro. Brain Res 2005; 1041:212-22. [PMID: 15829230 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2005.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2004] [Revised: 02/02/2005] [Accepted: 02/07/2005] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Molecular events associated with mnemonic processes and neuronal plasticity are postulated to result in functional changes in synaptic structure. One possible site is the post-synaptic density, where activity-dependent changes modulate signal transduction cascades. In this report, we detail spatial-temporal changes for phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B) proteins and their substrate cAMP within three neuronal fractions during early and late long-term potentiation (LTP). The cAMP-dependent protein kinase A cascade--which can be regulated by distinct PDE4B activity--is required for mnemonic processes as well as mechanisms of neuronal plasticity, such as those during the maintenance or late-LTP. Fluorescence in situ hybridization studies (FISH) identified no translocation of PDE4B3 from the soma after late-LTP induction indicating a subtle, local control of PDE4B activity. Protein changes were detected within the PSD-enriched fraction. From these results, we conclude that either the changes in PDE4B are due to modulation of pre-existing mRNA, or that the protein is specifically translocated to activated synaptic structures. Furthermore, we report late changes in cAMP levels in the somato-dendritic fraction and discuss this result with the increased PDE4B1/3 doublet in the PSD-enriched fraction.
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Ahmed T, Rashid K, Waheed F, Kancherla R, Qureshi Z, Hoang A, Richter J, Ali MF, Goldberg R, Liu D, Seiter K. Long-term survival of patients with resistant lymphoma treated with tandem stem cell transplant. Leuk Lymphoma 2005; 46:405-14. [PMID: 15621831 DOI: 10.1080/10428190400019826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Dose-intensive chemotherapy with autologous stem cell support is commonly used in resistant/refractory cases of Hodgkin's disease (HD) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of tandem transplantation in these patients. We used non cross-resistant conditioning regimens with thiotepa, mitoxantrone and carboplatin (TMJ) followed by ifosphamide, carboplatin and etoposide (ICE) with autologous stem cell rescue in an attempt to maximize dose intensity and achieve long-term remission. Seventy-six patients were included in this study. Twenty-nine patients with HD and 47 with NHL underwent autologous stem cell transplant using TMJ as the conditioning regimen for the first transplant. Of these, 49 patients proceeded to the second transplant using ICE as the conditioning regimen. In 57 patients, only peripheral blood cells were used and in 11 patients both bone marrow and peripheral stem cells were used. Twelve patients died due to treatment-related toxicity. On an intent to treat basis, 32.14% of patients with HD refractory to initial or subsequent therapy survived long term as opposed to 12.76% of patients with NHL. With a median follow-up of 83 months (range 25 - 110 months), the median disease-free survival of patients with HD was 7 months, as opposed to 2 months for patients with NHL. Multivariate analysis identified that patients with HD had a superior outcome if they were less than 35 years of age and did not have B symptoms. Dose-intensive chemotherapy with tandem transplantation is an option in patients with resistant/refractory lymphoma who have very limited treatment options and poor prognosis.
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Farjami S, Kancherla R, Qureshi Z, Hoang A, Puccio C, Mittelman A, Seiter K, Ahmed T. High-dose therapy with autologous stem cell rescue in patients with breast cancer at high risk for relapse. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ahmed T, Chen B, Rabbani G, Wallam MN, Benzil D. Phase II trial of thalidomide (TD), tamoxifen (TX), and temozolomide (T) for patients with advanced malignant gliomas (MG). J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.1575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Aapro MS, Schmoll HJ, Poli-Bigelli S, Jordan K, von Pawel J, Giezek H, Ahmed T, Chan CY. Comparison of aprepitant combination regimen with 4-day ondansetron + 4-day dexamethasone for prevention of acute and delayed nausea/vomiting after cisplatin chemotherapy. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.8007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Flynn D, van Schaik P, van Wersch A, Ahmed T, Chadwick D. The utility of a multimedia education program for prostate cancer patients: a formative evaluation. Br J Cancer 2004; 91:855-60. [PMID: 15280915 PMCID: PMC2409882 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6602071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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A multimedia program (MMP) was developed to educate patients with prostate cancer about their disease. A within-subjects design was used to investigate the changes in levels of cancer-related knowledge, psychosocial functioning, treatment decision-making role and information needs immediately after browsing the MMP. The participants were 67 men recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Psychosocial functioning was assessed with 20 items describing common emotional states and coping strategies employed by cancer patients. Treatment decision-making role was assessed with the Control Preference Scale. A principle component analysis of the 20 psychosocial items yielded three components: distress, positive approach and nonacceptance. After browsing the MMP significant increases in knowledge and reductions in distress were reported. Marital status was significantly associated with knowledge gain. Married men and those attending the study session with their spouse displayed a significant shift towards a more active role in treatment decisions. The majority of information needs were fulfilled by the MMP; however, information related to the likelihood of a cure, treatment side effects, coping strategies and aetiology were not completely satisfied by the MMP. Implications of the findings and suggestions for future work on the design and evaluation of the MMP are discussed.
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Seiter K, Liu D, Feldman E, Shi Q, Qureshi A, Baskind P, Arshad M, Ahmed T. High-dose mitoxantrone-based induction therapy in newly diagnosed AML. Results of 171 patients treated at NYMC between 1991–2003. J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.6610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Khan BAH, Ahmed T, Karim S, Monif T, Saha N, Sharma PL. Comparative effect of different types of food on the bioavailability of cefaclor extended release tablet. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2004; 29:125-32. [PMID: 15230341 DOI: 10.1007/bf03190587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This randomized, six-treatment, six-period, six sequence, single dose, crossover pharmacokinetic study assessed the effect of different types of food on the bioavailability of 500-mg cefaclor extended release tablet in 23 healthy male volunteers. A single dose of cefaclor extended release 500-mg tablet was administered at six occasions: after overnight fasting, after two vegetarian (high-fat and low-fat), two non-vegetarian (high-fat and low-fat) and rice diets. Serial blood samples were collected up to 12 h after dose. Serum cefaclor concentrations were determined by a validated HPLC method. An almost equivalent increase in both Cmax and AUC was observed with both high-fat non-vegetarian and low-fat vegetarian breakfasts. However, when MIC90 values, a pharmacodynamic end-point were compared, the low-fat vegetarian diet fared better than the high-fat non-vegetarian diet. The results obtained favor low-fat vegetarian diet (breakfast) to be taken with cefaclor extended release tablet to achieve maximum benefit in terms of clinical efficacy.
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Ahmed T, Frey S, Frey JU. Regulation of the phosphodiesterase PDE4B3-isotype during long-term potentiation in the area dentata in vivo. Neuroscience 2004; 124:857-67. [PMID: 15026126 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2004.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/07/2004] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hippocampal long-term potentiation (LTP) is the most prominent cellular model underlying learning and memory formation. However, which cellular processes are involved in maintaining LTP remains largely unknown. We have previously detailed temporal modulations of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and a cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase, PDE4B3, after LTP-induction and its maintenance in hippocampal area CA1 in vitro. To test whether other hippocampal sub-structures are characterised by similar mechanisms, tissue from the area dentata of freely moving rats was analysed at different LTP-time points. The tissue was fractionated into three components, where PDE4B-levels and cAMP-concentrations were measured. In contrast with data obtained in area CA1, we now detail an LTP-specific translational, but not transcriptional regulation of PDE4B3 within the first 8 h after tetanization and present spatio-temporal changes of PDE4B proteins and cAMP that is LTP-specific.
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Karim S, Ahmed T, Monif T, Saha N, Sharma PL. The effect of four different types of food on the bioavailability of cefaclor. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2004; 28:185-90. [PMID: 14527091 DOI: 10.1007/bf03190484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This randomized, open-label, balanced, five-treatment, five-period, five-sequence, single-dose and crossover pharmacokinetic study assessed the effect of different types of food on the bioavailability of cefaclor in 18 healthy male volunteers. A single dose of cefaclor, 250-mg capsule was administered at five occasions: after overnight fasting, after two vegetarian (high-fat and low-fat) diets and two non-vegetarian (high-fat and low-fat) diets. Serial blood samples were collected upto 8 h post dose. Serum cefaclor concentrations were determined by a validated HPLC method. AUC values were not significantly affected by food intake, but the T(max) was prolonged and C(max) was decreased, depending on the type of meal. The non-vegetarian diets affected the rate of absorption of cefaclor more than the vegetarian diets. The least decrease in C(max) was produced by low-fat vegetarian diet, while the maximum decrease was produced by high-fat non-vegetarian diet. The results of this study indicate that while the rate of absorption of cefaclor is significantly decreased, the extent of absorption and the rate of elimination are not significantly decreased in the presence of food. As compared to high-fat non-vegetarian diet, the time above MIC50 concentration was significantly increased by low-fat vegetarian diet. The implications of these findings for the large vegetarian Indian population are considerable.
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Liu D, Seiter K, Chiao J, Qureshi A, Ahmed T. Graft-versus-lymphoma effect yields high percentage of durable complete remission in high-risk patients following mini-transplantation with map (Mitoxantrone, Ara-C, and Pentostatin) regimen. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2003.12.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Halicka HD, Seiter K, Feldman EJ, Traganos F, Mittelman A, Ahmed T, Darzynkiewicz Z. Cell cycle specificity of apoptosis during treatment of leukaemias. Apoptosis 2004; 2:25-39. [PMID: 14646562 DOI: 10.1023/a:1026431524236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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This review summarizes our observations on the mechanism of induction of apoptosis in vitro in leukaemic cell lines and in vivo in patients with leukaemia undergoing chemotherapy, in relation to the cell cycle. Multiparameter flow cytometric methods allowed us to identify apoptotic cells and position them with respect to their cell cycle phase. Several antitumor agents of different classes have been characterized in terms of the cell cycle phase specificity of induction of apoptosis. Three types of apoptosis could be distinguished in relation to the initial damage to the cell vis-a-vis cell cycle position: (1) homo-phase apoptosis where the cells underwent apoptosis during the same phase in which they were initially affected; (2) homo-cycle apoptosis, where the cells underwent apoptosis during the same cell cycle in which they were initially affected, i.e., prior to or during the first mitosis, and (3) post-mitotic apoptosis, where cells underwent apoptosis during the cell cycle(s) subsequent to that in which the cell was initially affected, most likely at the G1 or G2 checkpoints of these cycle(s). Four ranges of drug concentration can be distinguished in vitro for most drugs, where either: (1) no immediate effects; (2) cytostasis or post-mitotic apoptosis; (3) homo-cycle or homo-phase apoptosis; or (4) necrosis are observed. Analysis of cell death of blast cells from peripheral blood or bone marrow of over 250 leukaemia patients (AML, ALL, CML in blast crisis) treated with various drugs during routine chemotherapy reveals that in the case of DNA topoisomerase inhibitors (e.g., mitoxantrone, VP-16) apoptosis is often rapid (peaks at 1-2 days after drug administration) and has features of homo-phase apoptosis. In contrast, cell death observed after administration of paclitaxel (taxol) or cytarabine (cytosine arabinoside) occurs later and has features of post-mitotic apoptosis: the cells divide but die in G1 of the subsequent cycle(s).
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Obaid R, Ali O, Saify ZS, Kamil N, Khan MH, Ahmed T, Ahmed SW. Pharmacokinetic differences of some generic tablet gliclazide 80 mg on Pakistani population. PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2004; 17:55-64. [PMID: 16414587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The goal of rational drug therapy is to produce a desired pharmacological response in an acceptable and predictable manner while minimizing the occurrence of undesired events. The Pharmacokinetics of different generics of tablet gliclazide 80 mg was investigated on healthy (10 x 2), Pakistani subjects. For this exploration an open-label, randomized, two-period crossover (Balanced in Complete Block Design) study, was conducted The out come of the said study suggests that all generics were found analogous regarding pharmacokinetic behavior in-spite of having different excipients, concentration of excipients, sources of raw material, manufacturing process, machinery, resources and also inter individual variation of the study. Results of the study also undoubtedly advocate that generics manufactured in different manufacturing units of Pakistan are near to the standard formulation and produce comparable results. No significant differences in pharmacokinetics parameters were observed, however, minor differences might narrate with inter individual variation in human volunteers and in different generic as well as different pharmaceutical unit.
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Hoque BA, Hoque MM, Ahmed T, Islam S, Azad AK, Ali N, Hossain M, Hossain MS. Demand-based water options for arsenic mitigation: an experience from rural Bangladesh. Public Health 2004; 118:70-7. [PMID: 14643629 DOI: 10.1016/s0033-3506(03)00135-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A supply of safe drinking water is a recognized global concern. The arsenic contamination of groundwater in Bangladesh and other countries has furthered this concern. Lack of appropriate water options is one of the main barriers to the supply of safe drinking water for 30-60 million people who are exposed to the risk of drinking arsenic-contaminated water in Bangladesh. This paper describes the experience from a water supply programme for arsenic mitigation based on demand and participation of 30,000 rural people in Srinagar, a subdistrict of Bangladesh. About 85% of the 912 tubewell water samples tested had an arsenic content higher than 0.05 mg/l. The project promoted 11 options including groundwater, surface-water and rainwater-harvesting household-based options as well as community managed technologies. Most people, particularly women, wanted piped water, and hand-operated deep tubewells were also requested. Four cluster-based motorized piped water systems, 20 home-based arsenic-removal options (two types) and an arsenic-removal filter plant were installed. The public contributed about 49, 25 and 20% of the installation costs of piped water, home-based options and filter options, respectively, and 100% of all operation and maintenance costs. The household options and filter plant were abandoned within a few weeks. Reportedly, those options required too much attention, discharged small volumes of water at low rates, were difficult to maintain, and discharged poor-quality water. The proportion of families (54%) that drank arsenic-contaminated water during the final survey was significantly lower than in the baseline survey (87%). For arsenic-affected areas, it is recommended that a cluster-based piped water system be given proper consideration when selecting appropriate water options rather than household-based options or the development of new low-cost options.
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Alam R, Siddiqui FM, Rahman S, Haque AK, Sarker CB, Siddiqui NI, Das SN, Kahhar A, Zafar SA, Khandaker AK, Ahmed T, Haque MF. Management of dengue by the WHO guided national guidelines. Mymensingh Med J 2004; 13:43-7. [PMID: 14747785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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A total of 90 adult patients of Dengue admitted in Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka during the period from July 2002 to December 2002 were studied to see the presentation, spectrum of disease and outcome of management. Majority (52%) of cases was in the age group 21-30 years. Out of 90 patients 74 patients (82.22%) were male and 16 (17.78%) were female. Maximum number of cases (43%) was found in the month of August. Most of the cases (77%) were from Dhaka City. Classical type of Dengue fever was the commonest (80%) variety. Thrombocytopenia was found in 80% cases. Platelet count came down below 10000/cumm only in 1.1% of the patients. The patients were diagnosed mainly by clinical criteria. Serological tests were done only in selected cases. Majority (80%) of the patients was managed by sponging, paracetamol and Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS). Blood transfusion was required in 18% cases and platelet concentrate was given only in 1.1% cases. There was no mortality in this study.
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Mascie-Taylor CGN, Karim R, Karim E, Akhtar S, Ahmed T, Montanari RM. The cost-effectiveness of health education in improving knowledge and awareness about intestinal parasites in rural Bangladesh. ECONOMICS AND HUMAN BIOLOGY 2003; 1:321-30. [PMID: 15463982 DOI: 10.1016/j.ehb.2003.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2003] [Revised: 08/08/2003] [Accepted: 08/08/2003] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The impact of regular health education in improving knowledge, attitude and practices in the control of intestinal parasites was examined in four rural areas of Bangladesh; two areas received health education and the other two areas were controls. By the end of the 18-month study households receiving health education showed highly significant improvements in knowledge, water and sanitation facilities and personal hygiene compared with households in the control areas. Improving knowledge by 1% cost between US dollars 0.75 and 0.82 per household, while a 1% improvement in personal hygiene cost between US dollars 1.10 and 1.32 per household and water and sanitation between US dollars 1.39 and 1.52 per household.
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Ahmed T, Frey JU. Expression of the specific type IV phosphodiesterase gene PDE4B3 during different phases of long-term potentiation in single hippocampal slices of rats in vitro. Neuroscience 2003; 117:627-38. [PMID: 12617967 DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4522(02)00838-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hippocampal long-term potentiation (LTP), the most prominent cellular model for learning and memory formation, consists of phases: early-LTP (<4 h) and late-LTP (>4 h), with the latter dependent upon protein translation and transcription. To explore the molecular processes that might be specifically regulated during late-LTP, we have modified standard electrophysiological and molecular biological methods, which allowed the cloning of activated genes and their products from single hippocampal slices in vitro 8 h after LTP induction. From one such screen we identified a specific type IV phosphodiesterase gene, PDE4B3, the first cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase to be associated with LTP. Previous studies documented an integral role for the cAMP-PKA system in late-LTP and recently, inhibition of cAMP degradation facilitates LTP and ameliorates mnemonic deficits. We now report that PDE4B3 is modulated during LTP phases. Its activation is NMDA-receptor dependent and its transcription is transiently up-regulated 2 h after tetanization. Protein expression peaks 6 h after LTP induction and is rapidly down-regulated at 8 h, whereas cAMP levels decrease during LTP phases. Immunohistochemical studies identified that the majority of type IV phosphodiesterase protein staining is localized to the cell bodies and dendrites of neurones in hippocampal CA1.
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MESH Headings
- 3',5'-Cyclic-AMP Phosphodiesterases/classification
- 3',5'-Cyclic-AMP Phosphodiesterases/genetics
- 3',5'-Cyclic-AMP Phosphodiesterases/physiology
- Animals
- Animals, Newborn
- Bacterial Proteins/metabolism
- Blotting, Northern/methods
- Blotting, Western/methods
- Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 4
- Electric Stimulation/methods
- Electrophysiology
- Gene Expression/drug effects
- Gene Expression/physiology
- Hemolysin Proteins
- Hippocampus/drug effects
- Hippocampus/physiology
- In Vitro Techniques
- Long-Term Potentiation/genetics
- Long-Term Potentiation/physiology
- Male
- Neurofilament Proteins/metabolism
- Neurons/physiology
- RNA, Messenger/biosynthesis
- Rats
- Rats, Wistar
- Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate/antagonists & inhibitors
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction/methods
- Time Factors
- Valine/analogs & derivatives
- Valine/pharmacology
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Nadgir RN, Loevner LA, Ahmed T, Moonis G, Chalela J, Slawek K, Imbesi S. Simultaneous bilateral internal carotid and vertebral artery dissection following chiropractic manipulation: case report and review of the literature. Neuroradiology 2003; 45:311-4. [PMID: 12692699 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-003-0944-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2001] [Accepted: 11/06/2002] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Single-vessel cervical arterial dissections typically occur in young adults and are a common cause of cerebral ischemia and stroke. Although the pathogenesis of multivessel dissection is unclear, it is thought to be a consequence of underlying collagen vascular disease. We present a 34-year-old previously healthy man who developed bilateral internal carotid and vertebral artery dissection following chiropractic manipulation.
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Ahmed T. Contraceptive methods choice in Pakistan: determined or predetermined. PAKISTAN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 2002; 33:773-97. [PMID: 12346208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Hashmi SS, Ahmed T. Shy/silent contraceptive users: further evidence. PAKISTAN POPULATION REVIEW 2002; 3:19-40. [PMID: 12344808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Jain SC, Barkat A, Lundeen K, Faisel AJ, Ahmed T, Islam MS. Improving family planning program performance through management training: the 3Cs paradigm. JOURNAL OF HEALTH & POPULATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 2002; 2:1-25. [PMID: 12349106 DOI: 10.12927/whp..17498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Abad-Zapatero C, Lubben T, Severin J, Hebert E, Ahmed T, Johnson R, Stewart K, Hutchins C, Oie T, Smith R. Structural, kinetic and biochemical characterization of the oxidation states of human protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B: implications for redox regulation of phosphatase activity. Acta Crystallogr A 2002. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767302096277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Chiao JW, Chung FL, Kancherla R, Ahmed T, Mittelman A, Conaway CC. Sulforaphane and its metabolite mediate growth arrest and apoptosis in human prostate cancer cells. Int J Oncol 2002; 20:631-6. [PMID: 11836580 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.20.3.631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The relation between the consumption of cruciferous vegetables and reduced prostate cancer occurrence has been documented, although the responsible phytochemicals are unknown. The effects of sulforaphane (SFN) which occurs as the precursor glucosinolate in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, and its metabolite N-acetylcysteine conjugate (SFN-NAC) on prostate cancer cells were investigated. SFN and SFN-NAC were analyzed with the androgen-dependent human prostate cancer LNCaP cell line model. Cell growth and apoptosis were determined with the expression of androgen receptor and prostate specific antigen, DNA synthesis, cell cycle progression, DNA strand breaks and caspase activation to ascertain the effects and mechanism. SFN and SFN-NAC were demonstrated for the first time to mediate a dose-dependent apoptosis and growth arrest in the prostate cancer cells. Caspases were activated and DNA strand breaks were detected in apoptotic cells. The expression of phosphorylated and dephosphorylated androgen receptors, and the production of prostate specific antigen were attenuated. The expression of cyclin D1 and DNA synthesis were inhibited along with G1 cell cycle block, causing decreased cell density and growth. SFN and its metabolite SFN-NAC have similar activities to induce growth arrest and apoptosis, indicating that the effects of SFN are maintained through the metabolic processes. SFN as a dietary component of cruciferous vegetables active in the prevention of prostate cancer is discussed.
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Noor MJMM, Muyibi SA, Ahmed T, Ghazall AH, Jusoh A, Idris A, Ahmadun FR, Nagaoka H, Aya H. Performance of an extended aeration-microfiltration (EAM) reactor in treating high strength industrial wastewater. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2002; 46:331-338. [PMID: 12448486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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A laboratory study was conducted on an Extended Aeration-Microfiltration (EAM) reactor in treating a food industry wastewater. The reactor contained horizontally laid hollow fibre microfiltration (MF) units that were fully submerged. The MF units were connected to a peristaltic pump that was used to extract permeate continuously under suction pressure. Continuous aeration from beneath the modules provided the crossflow effect to the MF units. Active activated sludge was used in the start-up where the sludge was mixed together with the feed water at a Food/Microorganisms (F/M) value of about 0.1. Primary effluent with Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) values ranged between 1,500 and 3,000 mg/l was used as feed water. The EAM reactor was operated for nearly three months without initiating cleaning of the MF units. A suction pressure of 0.9 bar and Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) of over 5,500 mg/l were reached when nearing the end of the three month operation period. Permeate COD and turbidity reduction of over 97% and 99% respectively, were achieved. Prior to this, the MF module arrangements were studied; where vertically arranged modules were found to perform poorly as compared to the horizontally laid modules, in terms of clean water permeate flux.
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Seiter K, Liu D, Feldman EJ, Siddiqui AD, Hoang A, Baskind P, Kancherla R, Ahmed T. Intravenous bolus topotecan in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome. Leuk Lymphoma 2001; 42:963-8. [PMID: 11697651 DOI: 10.3109/10428190109097715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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We treated 16 patients with myelodysplastic syndromes with 24 courses of bolus topotecan. Patients received topotecan as a daily 15 minute infusion for 5 days at 3 dose levels (4.0 mg/m2/d, 2.0 mg/m2/d or 2.5 mg/m2/d). There was one complete response and one partial response (overall response rate 12%). Toxicity included myelosuppression, diarrhea, ileus and mucositis. There were 3 treatment-related deaths. The results of this schedule of topotecan appeared to be inferior to that reported with infusional topotecan in patients with MDS.
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Shams R, Khero RB, Ahmed T, Hafiz A. Prevalence of hepatitis E virus (HEV) antibody in pregnant women of Karachi. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad 2001; 13:31-5. [PMID: 11873396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of HEV in Karachi. METHODS Prevalence of hepatitis E antibody in pregnant women was carried out in 65 pregnant women. They had history of acute viral hepatitis while 15 control pregnant women were included having no history of jaundice. RESULTS The statistical outcome of the present study indicates prevalence of HEV as 57% in pregnant women with jaundice. Majority of the patients (85%) were from lower socio-economic strata., with mean age of 25 years. All these patients had hemoglobin less than 10 gm%. The mean ALT level in HEV positive cases was 452 IU/L over a range of 102-5328. It was also observed that HEV affected more women in the last trimester (62%) and in primigravida (67%). It was observed that it was more common in last trimester and in primigravida. Majority of the patients (85%) were from lower socio-economic strata. CONCLUSIONS The findings of the present study proved the presence of HEV in pregnant women and confirmed that HEV is endemic in Karachi. The study confirms that it occurs in last trimester and in young adult.
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Seiter K, Feldman EJ, Sreekantaiah C, Pozzuoli M, Weisberger J, Liu D, Papageorgio C, Weiss M, Kancherla R, Ahmed T. Secondary acute myelogenous leukemia and myelodysplasia without abnormalities of chromosome 11q23 following treatment of acute leukemia with topoisomerase II-based chemotherapy. Leukemia 2001; 15:963-70. [PMID: 11417484 DOI: 10.1038/sj.leu.2402122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Therapy-related MDS and AML are complications of intensive chemotherapy regimens. Traditionally, patients exposed to topoisomerase II inhibitors are reported to develop secondary AML with abnormalities of chromosome 11q23. We evaluated the long-term hematologic toxicity of topoisomerase II-intensive high-dose mitoxantrone-based chemotherapy in 163 newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients treated over an 8 year period. Nine (5.5%) patients developed new cytogenetic abnormalities. Four patients developed MDS with progression to AML, three patients developed new abnormalities at the time of relapse, and three patients (including one of the former patients) had changes that were not associated with hematologic disease. The abnormalities most frequently involved chromosomes 7q, 20q, 1q, and 13q. Despite the use of topoisomerase II-intensive treatment, no patient developed an abnormality involving chromosome 11q23. Spontaneous resolution of some changes and prolonged persistence of others in the absence of hematologic disease indicates that some cytogenetic changes are not sufficient to promote leukemogenesis.
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MESH Headings
- Acute Disease
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use
- Chromosome Aberrations
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11/ultrastructure
- Clinical Trials, Phase II as Topic
- Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic
- Cytarabine/administration & dosage
- Disease Progression
- Disease-Free Survival
- Enzyme Inhibitors/administration & dosage
- Enzyme Inhibitors/adverse effects
- Etoposide/administration & dosage
- Female
- Humans
- Idarubicin/administration & dosage
- Incidence
- Karyotyping
- Leukemia, Myeloid/chemically induced
- Leukemia, Myeloid/drug therapy
- Leukemia, Myeloid/epidemiology
- Leukemia, Myeloid/genetics
- Life Tables
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mitoxantrone/administration & dosage
- Mitoxantrone/adverse effects
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes/chemically induced
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes/epidemiology
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes/genetics
- Neoplasm Proteins/antagonists & inhibitors
- Neoplasms, Second Primary/chemically induced
- Neoplasms, Second Primary/epidemiology
- Neoplasms, Second Primary/genetics
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/drug therapy
- Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
- Remission Induction
- Retrospective Studies
- Topoisomerase II Inhibitors
- Treatment Outcome
- Tretinoin/administration & dosage
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Roy SK, Seal AJ, Tomkins AM, Shameen T, Islam MS, Ahmed T, Fuchs GJ, Asma A, Parvin N, Begum R. Production of safe therapeutic feeds from contaminated water supplies. Lancet 2001; 357:1587-8. [PMID: 11377648 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(00)04746-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We have assessed the effectiveness of using an osmotic sachet for safe rehydration of therapeutic milk from contaminated water supplies in a poor urban area of Bangladesh. 35 women were given sachets to hydrate in their homes and comparison of the hydration water and the reconstituted milk showed that the high bacterial contamination reported in the domestic water supply was removed by use of the sachet. The mean rehydration time was 4.5 h (range 3.4-5.5). This rehydration method could have a role in the preparation of therapeutic feeds where microbiological contamination of the environment is a serious problem and availability of adequate water is not a limiting factor.
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Al-Hulaimi N, Al-Saileek A, Ahmed T, Al-Zaibag M, Pai RG, El-Widaa H. Mixed aneurysmal and obstructive coronary artery disease causing acute myocardial infarction in a young woman with Takayasu's arteritis. Can J Cardiol 2001; 17:602-5. [PMID: 11381284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023] Open
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Takayasu's disease is a chronic inflammatory pathology of the aorta and its main branches. The present report describes a rare presentation of the disease in a young woman who presented with anterior myocardial infarction, and was subsequently found to have mixed aneurysmal and obstructive coronary artery disease involving the left anterior descending artery and its diagonal branches. Issues surrounding the management of coronary artery disease in this patient are discussed.
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Ahmed T. American Heart Association--73rd Scientific Sessions: New drugs and oral abstracts. 12-15 November 2000, New Orleans, LA, USA. IDRUGS : THE INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS JOURNAL 2001; 4:119-23. [PMID: 16032464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Nathan RA, Nayak AS, Graft DF, Lawrence M, Picone FJ, Ahmed T, Wolfe J, Vanderwalker ML, Nolop KB, Harrison JE. Mometasone furoate: efficacy and safety in moderate asthma compared with beclomethasone dipropionate. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2001; 86:203-10. [PMID: 11258691 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)62692-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mometasone furoate (MF) is a new inhaled glucocorticoid administered by dry powder inhaler (DPI). OBJECTIVE MF-DPI was evaluated for safety and efficacy and compared with placebo DPI and beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) administered by metered dose inhaler (MDI) in the treatment of patients with moderate persistent asthma. METHODS Eligible patients (n = 227), 13 to 75 years of age, maintained on inhaled glucocorticoids before entering the trial, were randomized to receive: MF-DPI, 100 microg, twice daily, MF-DPI, 200 microg, twice daily, BDP MDI, 168 microg, twice daily, or placebo in a 12-week, multicenter, double-blind study. RESULTS At endpoint, FEV1 (primary efficacy variable) significantly improved for all three active treatments compared with placebo (P < .01, all comparisons). The response to MF-DPI, 200 microg, twice daily treatment was approximately twice as large as the response to MF-DPI, 100 microg, twice daily or BDP MDI treatment, although the differences between these groups did not reach statistical significance. Secondary efficacy variables including PEFR, asthma symptoms, nocturnal awakenings, and albuterol use showed similar trends. The MF-DPI, 100 microg, twice daily and BDP MDI, 168 microg, twice daily treatment groups produced comparable results for all efficacy variables. CONCLUSIONS MF-DPI, 100 microg and 200 microg, twice daily were well-tolerated and significantly improved lung function and symptom control in the treatment of patients with moderate persistent asthma. In this study, MF-DPI, 200 microg, twice daily seemed to be the most effective dosage.
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