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Tan HS, Tan CW, Sultana R, Chen HY, Chua T, Rahman N, Gandhi M, Sia ATH, Sng BL. The association between epidural labour analgesia and postpartum depression: a randomised controlled trial. Anaesthesia 2024; 79:357-367. [PMID: 37990597 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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There is conflicting evidence regarding the association between epidural labour analgesia and risk of postpartum depression. Most previous studies were observational trials with limited ability to account for confounders. We aimed to determine if epidural analgesia was associated with a significant change in the incidence of postpartum depression in this randomised controlled trial. We enrolled women aged 21-50 years old with a singleton fetus ≥ 36 weeks gestation. Patients were advised regarding available labour analgesic modalities during enrolment (epidural block; intramuscular pethidine; nitrous oxide; or intravenous remifentanil). On request for analgesia, patients were offered the modality that they had been allocated randomly to first. Blinded investigators recorded patient and obstetric characteristics within 24 h of delivery and assessed for postpartum depression at 6-10 weeks following delivery using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (score ≥ 13 considered positive for postpartum depression). The modified intention-to-treat population consisted of all patients who received any form of labour analgesia, while per-protocol consisted of patients who received their randomised modality as their first form of labour analgesia. Of 881 parturients allocated randomly (epidural n = 441, non-epidural n = 440), we analysed 773 (epidural n = 389, non-epidural n = 384); 62 (15.9%) of women allocated to epidural group developed postpartum depression compared with 65 (16.9%) women allocate to the non-epidural group. There were no significant differences in the incidence of postpartum depression between the two groups (adjusted risk difference (95%CI) 1.6 (-3.0-6.3%), p = 0.49). Similar results were obtained with per-protocol analysis (adjusted risk difference (95%CI) -1.0 (-8.3-6.3%), p = 0.79). We found no significant difference in the risk of postpartum depression between patients who received epidural labour analgesia and those who utilised non-epidural analgesic modalities.
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- H S Tan
- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Paediatrics Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Paediatrics Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biostatistics, Singapore Clinical Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Biostatistics, Singapore Clinical Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Women's Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Biswas R, Rahman N, Kamrul-Hasan AB. Disorders of Sex Development: Experience at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh. Mymensingh Med J 2024; 33:140-145. [PMID: 38163785] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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In newborns, it is an emergency to decide the appropriate sex for rearing and eventual prevention associated metabolic disturbances. The birth of a baby with ambiguous genitalia inevitably precipitates a crisis for the baby and its family. This retrospective analysis of hospital data was designed to determine the chromosomal and etiological diagnosis of children presented with suspected disorders of sex development (DSD) according to the newer DSD consensus document. We retrospectively analyzed the available medical records of all patients admitted into the inpatient departments of Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2014 to December 2019, and all patients with the diagnosis of DSD in the hospital record were initially selected for the study. A total of 60 admitted cases with a disorder of sex development were classified according to the new DSD classification. 46XX DSD were 63.3% (n=38), 46XY DSD were 33.3% (n=20), sex chromosome DSD were 3.3% (n=2). Among 38 cases of 46XX DSD, the most common cause was congenital adrenal hyperplasia (97.0%, n=37), one was 46XX testicular DSD. However, among 46XY DSD cases, partial androgen insensitivity/5α-reductase deficiency (50.0%, n=10) was most common disorder. Other causes of 46XY DSD included congenital adrenal hyperplasia (20.0%, n=4), testosterone synthesis defect (20.0%, n=4), testicular regression syndrome (n=1) and persistent Mullerian duct syndrome (n=1). Sex chromosome disorders are mixed gonadal dysgenesis (n=1), chimeric ovotesticular DSD (n=1). In this study, 46XX DSD was the commonest of all, showing the predominance of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, especially salt-losing type. Early detection and prompt treatment may help reduce mortality and morbidity from these acute life-threatening conditions.
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- R Biswas
- Dr Rabi Biswas, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders, Bangladesh Institute of Child Health & Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Bibi N, Rahman N, Ali MQ, Ahmad N, Sarwar F. Nutritional value and therapeutic potential of Moringa oleifera: a short overview of current research. Nat Prod Res 2023:1-19. [PMID: 38043118 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2284862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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A member of the Moringaceae family, Moringa Oleifera Lam is a perennial deciduous tropical tree known as the 'Miracle Tree' for its medicinal and nutritional benefits. Food and nutrition are crucial aspects of the development and maintenance of healthy health. Moringa oleifera is a multi-purpose herbal bush that is used as both human food and a medical alternative all over the world. Various parts of the tree are used to treat chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, inflammation, oxidative stress, diabetes, and cancer. Moringa is an excellent source of essential nutrients and has been found to have a significant impact on improving nutritional deficiencies in populations with limited access to food. Moringa oleifera contains essential amino acids, carotenoids, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, proteins, phytochemicals, vitamins, and fibre. Moringa offers nutritional and economic advantages, medicinal and therapeutic uses, and future biological potential for human well-being.
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- Nabila Bibi
- Department of Botany, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of food Science & Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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Ketel C, Clouse K, Jordan H, Uroza S, Kirby J, Adams K, Davis T, Janbakhsh D, Green M, Hopkins P, James B, Rahman N, Thomas A, Plummer C. Bringing COVID-19 vaccine to medically underserved populations utilizing a community-guided mobile vaccine program. Public Health Nurs 2023; 40:925-930. [PMID: 37622842 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Between March 23, 2021, and December 31, 2022, the Mobile Vaccine Program (MVP) vaccinated 5044 individuals from medically-underserved communities in Middle Tennessee identified through and guided by a collaboration of local community agencies. The primary objective of the MVP was to vaccinate individuals for COVID-19 who had barriers to traditional mass vaccine strategies through community-guided strategies and partnerships. Three strategies were developed and implemented with community partners and their affiliated community health workers (CHWs). The strategies included pop-up vaccination clinics at community partner events, CHW-guided door-to-door in-home vaccination, and community partner-initiated homebound referrals for vaccination.
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- Christian Ketel
- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Nashville International Center for Empowerment, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Nashville International Center for Empowerment, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee
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Rahman N, Rahman MA, Rahman MM, Ahmed B, Akter MR, Karim MR, Ahamed F. Role of Rehabilitation Exercise on Myofascial Pain Syndrome Causing Upper Back Pain. Mymensingh Med J 2023; 32:1096-1102. [PMID: 37777907] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Upper back pain is as painful or troublesome as the pain in the lower back or the neck. Myofascial pain syndrome which is most common cause of upper back pain is characterized by localized musculoskeletal pain and tenderness in association with trigger points. The aim of the study was to correlate the improvement of myofascial pain syndrome patients with proper and timely physical therapy. This quasi experimental study was conducted in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Bangladesh, from 1st January 2008 to 31st August 2008 to see the role of rehabilitation exercise on myofascial pain syndrome causing upper back pain. Sixty (60) patients of myofascial pain syndrome causing upper back pain were randomly assigned for treatment; out of which 23(38.33%) were male and 37(61.66%) were female. The male and female ratio was 1:1.6. The patients selected for the trial were divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. In group A (n=28) the patients were treated with thermotherapy- Microwave diathermy, non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs and activities of daily living instructions and in Group B (n=32) with same interventions in addition to rehabilitation exercises. Treatment duration was 6 weeks. The difference of treatment improvement was statistically significant (p<0.05) from 1st week up to 6th week. After complete course of treatment 67.86% patients in Group A and 78.13% patients in group B reported improvement. So rehabilitation exercises can be a valuable adjunct to other modalities of treatment of myofascial pain syndrome causing upper back pain.
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- N Rahman
- Dr Nadia Rahman, Consultant, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Ahasan F, Nasir M, Perveen RA, Rahman N, Omar E, Akter S, Khanam M, Anny FC, Quadir R, Zahan T, Farha N, Chowdhury AS, Iqbal MJ, Akter MT, Rahman S, Begum T, Sabiha K, Anwar MA. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Undergraduate Medical Students of Bangladesh Regarding COVID-19 and its Vaccination. Mymensingh Med J 2023; 32:794-801. [PMID: 37391976] [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] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Medical students are one of the socially active, reliable, and persuading population of information, prevention and control, and incentive of vaccination to stop the current pandemic situation. Consequently, knowing the status of medical students' knowledge, about symptoms, and transmission of disease, prevention of COVID-19 and their attitudes towards a vaccine is important. This multi-center cross-sectional descriptive study was one of the first ones in Bangladesh among the undergraduate medical students who completed pathology, microbiology, and pharmacology. The study was conducted from March to April 2021, using a convenience sampling method in twelve government and non-government medical colleges. Among 1132 who completed the questionnaire, and 15 students from different centers were excluded from the pre-testing and face validation. The age of the 1117 respondents were 22 to 23 years, of which the majority of the respondents were female 749 (67.0%), and 368 (33.0%) were male. Almost all participants had correct knowledge (84.1%) about the symptoms of COVID-19. But 59.2% had wrong knowledge about transmission of disease by an afebrile person. Above 60.0 % of the participants have worn a facial mask when contacting people, refrained from shaking hands, washed hands, avoided people with signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, and avoided crowded places as a practice of prevention. 37.6% of medical students showed positive attitudes about the participation of management of a COVID-19 patient. Most of the participants' decided to have a vaccine depending on its availability. But 31.5% had trust in natural immunity rather than vaccination. Most undergraduate Medical college students understood the basic information, possessed a positive attitude, and presented good practice towards the COVID-19 and vaccination. They play a crucial role in motivation and acceptance of vaccines among the general citizen to fight back against the pandemic in the country with limited resources.
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- F Ahasan
- Dr Faizul Ahasan, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Ahmed T, Rahman N, Tasfia R, Farhana J, Hasan T, Sarwar N. Effects of Non-Thermal Processing Methods on Physicochemical, Bioactive, and Microbiological Properties of Fresh Pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr.) Juice. JFQHC 2022. [DOI: 10.18502/jfqhc.9.3.11150] [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: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Pineapple juice processing is an art of preservation, and the processing technologies play important role in pineapple juice quality. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the potential impacts of non-thermal processing methods on the physicochemical, bioactive, and microbiological properties of fresh pineapple juice.
Methods: Extracted juices were subjected to several non-thermal processes including microwave processing, vacuum evaporation, mild pasteurization, pulsed electric field, and ultra-sonication. Physicochemical properties including Total Soluble Solids (TSS), pH, titratable acidity, and color; Total Phenolic Content (TPC); Total Anthocyanin Content (TAC); antioxidant capacity; and microbiological properties were evaluated. Data were statistically analyzed by Minitab statistical software (version: 18.1).
Results: TSS, pH, acidity (%) of processed juices ranged from 11.03-12.03, 4.07-4.27, and 0.42-0.49, respectively. In terms of color properties both ultra-sonication and microwave processing showed the highest values of L (luminosity), a* (redness), and b* (yellow). The highest TPC was reported in ultra-sonication treatment 11.996±0.002 mg Gallic Acid Equivalents (GAE)/100 ml. The TAC varied from 0.179-0.235 mg Total Anthocyanin (TA)/100 ml, where ultra-sonication and mild pasteurization treatment yielded the highest and lowest contents, respectively.
Conclusion: Perfect phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, retention of anthocyanin content, and attractive color in pineapple juices when treated with non-thermal techniques.
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Ren J, Qu R, Rahman N, Lewis J, King A, Liao X. LB884 Integrated transcriptome and trajectory analysis of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma identifies putative precancer populations. J Invest Dermatol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2022.05.900] [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: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Although the elderly population remains at high risk for tuberculosis, studies addressing tuberculous meningitis (TBM) in this age group are scarce. The present study aimed to evaluate the spectrum and outcome of geriatric TBM and document differences between older and young patients. METHODS A prospective cohort study was conducted in the adult TBM patients admitted at PGIMER, Chandigarh (India). Consecutive older patients aged 60 years and above were enrolled from January 2019 to December 2020, and young adults aged 18-59 years were enrolled from July 2019 to December 2019. RESULTS Fifty-five older patients with a mean age of 66.6 years and 73 young patients with a mean age of 35.1 years were enrolled. At admission, older patients were more likely to have altered mental status (96.4% vs. 78.1%, P = 0.003) and advanced disease with British medical research council staging 2 or 3 (98.2% vs. 89.0%, P = 0.043); however, headache (38.2% vs. 67.1%, P = 0.001), vomiting (18.2% vs. 35.6%, P = 0.030) and fever (80.0% vs. 91.8%, P = 0.052) were less common. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) abnormalities were less marked in older patients, with a significant difference in median total cells (70 vs. 110/µl, P = 0.013). Hydrocephalous and infarct were common neuroimaging abnormalities in both groups; however, tuberculomas were significantly less in the elderly (15.1% vs. 35.2%, P = 0.012). Older patients had a significantly low survival rate (56.4% vs. 76.7%, P = 0.021). CONCLUSION Significant differences in clinical, CSF and radiological characteristics exist between elderly and young TBM patients, with survival remains dismal in the elderly.
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- N Rahman
- From the 1Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Nehru Hospital, 4th floor, F block, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- From the 1Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Nehru Hospital, 4th floor, F block, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Research Block A, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Research Block A, Sector 12 , Chandigarh 160012, India
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- From the 1Department of Internal Medicine , Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Nehru Hospital, 4th floor, F block, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Nehru Hospital, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- From the 1Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Nehru Hospital, 4th floor, F block, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- From the 1Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Nehru Hospital, 4th floor, F block, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012, India
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Tasnim A, Shamsuzzaman AK, Ferdose J, Khan FA, Rahman N. Current Trend of Aerobic Bacteria and Their Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern in Burn Wound Infection of A Tertiary Care Hospital, Rajshahi. Mymensingh Med J 2022; 31:431-436. [PMID: 35383763] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Burn injury is still a life-threatening event, associated with high mortality and morbidity inspite of recent advances and infection control practices. This cross sectional study was conducted at Microbiology department of Rajshahi Medical College (RMC), Bangladesh with the objective to provide an insight into the current trend of aerobic bacteria with their antibiogram in burn wound infected patients admitted in Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit of RMCH from 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2016. A total of 212 wound swabs were collected and processed as per standard protocol. The isolates were identified by standard microbiological techniques and antimicrobial susceptibility was performed by Modified Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Burn injurywas highest (44.81%) in age group 21-30 years in fire related burn patients (41.98%) and female were predominant (59.91%). Among 212 samples 89.62% yielded growth and 196 bacterial species were isolated in which P. aeruginosa were the predominant organism (34.18%) followed by Proteus spp. (23.47%), Klebsiella spp. (14.80%), E. coli (11.73%), S. aureus (10.71%), Acinetobacter spp. & CoNS (2.04%) and Enterobacter spp. (1.03%). In this study meropenem, amikacin and vancomycin were highly sensitive drugs but 3rd generation cephalosporin and ciprofloxacin showed resistance. Therefore continuous microbiological surveillance and careful in vitro testing prior to antibiotic treatment is required to reduce the emergence of multidrug resistant pathogens.
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- A Tasnim
- Dr Anika Tasnim, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Parkview Medical College, Sylhet, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Javed M, Rahman N, Adnan G, Nizar Z, Shah I. Differing radiation exposure in scrub technicians and rotating staff in cardiac catheterization laboratory: occupation matters. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab849.174] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: None.
Background
Radiation exposure of cardiac catheterization lab personnel is an evolving area of concern, due to long term, repetitive exposure causing deterministic and stochastic effects(1,2). Current radiation protection measures are based on increasing distance, shielding from fluoroscopy source and depend on primary operator behavior(3)
Effective dose(ED) in micro Sieverts( μSv) as a measure of individual absorbed radiation dose provides feedback as to occupational exposure and risks. Dosimeter badges worn over equipment measure ED correlating with radiation exposure of areas unprotected by standard lead apron such as head, neck, lens and upper limbs. (4)
Most studies focus on primary operator exposure (5,6,7), overlooking non physician staff comprising scrub technicians working as assistants to primary operator physicians, and rotating staff involved in peri-procedural care of patients.
Purpose
This study aimed to find out ED acquired by scrub technicians(ED.S) and rotating staff(ED.R) in interventional cardiology and invasive electrophysiology procedures, utilizing external dosimeters worn over lead aprons.
Methods
We prospectively collected radiation data over forty six invasive Cardiology procedures from 15th March 2021 to 1st June 2021 comprising fourteen diagnostic coronary and graft angiograms, seventeen combined diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures, nine sole percutaneous coronary interventions and six electrophysiology procedures. Nine staff members: two female and seven male members participated as scrub technicians and rotating staff, provided with external dosimeter badges. ED was obtained by logging in dosimeter badges into pre calibrated monitors.
Results
Significantly high mean ED was acquired by rotating staff as compared to scrub technicians, mean ED.R:21.04 μSv( SD: +/-39.64) and mean ED.S: 7.54 μSv( SD:+/- 17.23), this three fold difference in radiation exposure was statistically significant with a p-value of 0.03.
This was consistent across procedure groups, with rotating staff acquiring higher ED compared to their scrub technician colleagues in diagnostic, interventional and electrophysiology cases. Statistically significant differences in radiation exposure of both staff groups were demonstrated in diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures, with p-values of 0.04 and 0.01 respectively.(See Table)
Conclusion
This small, single center study highlights occupational role as a significant factor in varying radiation exposure amongst non-physician staff . Higher ED was attributed to rotating staff duties involving proximity and mobility around fluoroscopy source and patient, devoid of protective lead shields.
Based on these findings, avoiding fluoroscopy use while staff performs duties involving proximity to patient such is mandatory. Other essential measures should include accessory left sided leads shields, mandatory protective lens and head shields for rotating staff. Abstract Table
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- M Javed
- Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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Lundin K, Sepponen K, Väyrynen P, Liu X, Yohannes DA, Survila M, Ghimire B, Känsäkoski J, Katayama S, Partanen J, Vuoristo S, Paloviita P, Rahman N, Raivio T, Luiro K, Huhtaniemi I, Varjosalo M, Tuuri T, Tapanainen JS. OUP accepted manuscript. Mol Hum Reprod 2022; 28:6574364. [PMID: 35471239 PMCID: PMC9308958 DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaac012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- K Lundin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Molecular Systems Biology Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology & HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Proteomics Unit, Institute of Biotechnology & HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Research Programs Unit, Translational Immunology & Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Physiology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Folkhälsan Research Center, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
- Stem Cells and Metabolism Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Department of Reproduction and Gynecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Physiology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Stem Cells and Metabolism Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- New Children's Hospital, Pediatric Research Center, Helsinki University Hospital, HUH, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Department of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine, Hammersmith Campus, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Molecular Systems Biology Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology & HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Proteomics Unit, Institute of Biotechnology & HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Oulu, University of Oulu, Medical Research Center Oulu and PEDEGO Research Unit, Oulu, Finland
- Corresponding author. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, PO Box 140, 00029 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: +358-94711; E-mail:
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Khattak M, Sharoff L, Thomas-Fernandez K, Rahman N. 1170 Outcome of Various Fixation Techniques for Talo-Navicular Arthrodesis. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.1028] [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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Abstract
Aim
The talonavicular (TN) forms part of the medial joint complex, which is involved in maintaining stability during the gait cycle Arthrodesis can be used to manage a range of deformities and to treat degenerative and inflammatory changes of the joint. The most significant complication is non-union, but chronic pain due to complex regional pain syndrome, or progressive arthritic changes can also occur. The aim was to evaluate the outcome of different methods of fixation used for TN arthrodesis in adults within the trust.
Method
This was a quality improvement project, looking retrospectively at inpatient surgeries over a 6-year period. Inpatient notes, operative notes, clinic letters and imaging were analysed. Treatment methods included IOFIX devices, cannulated screws, staples, plates and screws, and combined staples and screws. The sample included a total of 57 patients (42 females and 15 males).
Results
IOFIX had a 93% fusion rate, and a 27% complication rate. Cannulated screws had a 79% fusion rate, and a 46% complication rate. Screws and staples had a 75% union rate, and a 13% complication rate. Only one sample used plates and screws, which resulted in union and no complications. Using staples alone had a 78% union rate and a 11% complication rate.
Conclusions
The greatest union rate was achieved with IOFIX devices, followed by cannulated screws. Greatest complication rate was with cannulated screws, and lowest with the combined use of staples and screws. Highest rate of revision surgery was with cannulated screws. Recommendations included a switch to IOFIX devices for TN arthrodesis.
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- M Khattak
- Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust, Worcester, United Kingdom
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- Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust, Worcester, United Kingdom
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- Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust, Worcester, United Kingdom
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Munir MA, Tandiabang PA, Setyawati T, Basry A, Cyio AD, Rahman N. Bioethical perspective of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19: A systematic review. Transfus Clin Biol 2021; 28:271-275. [PMID: 33839300 PMCID: PMC8028602 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2021.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Convalescent plasma therapy (CP) has long been used to prevent and treat various infectious diseases before COVID-19 such as SARS, MERS, and H1N1. Because the viral and clinical characteristics of COVID-19 share the similarities between SARS and MERS, CP treatment could be a promising treatment option to save COVID-19. With only low quality medical evidence, but massive media support and a very significant public demand for the use of convalescent plasma for COVID-19, we are now faced with an ethical dilemma. Therefore, this paper uses a structured analysis that focuses on the preferred reporting items for a systematic review of ethical issues regarding the use of Convalescent Plasma Therapy for COVID-19. The use of convalescent plasma must meet the ethical principles of autonomy; such as voluntary, informed consent, and confidentiality. Consideration of the risk-benefit ratio for potential donor recipients also needs to be considered in order to meet the beneficence and non-maleficence principles. The principle of justice also needs to be applied both to donors, donor recipients and health workers, such as determining the priority of donor recipients, due to the increasing demand for convalescent plasma amid the limited circumstances of patients who have recovered from Covid-19 who voluntarily donate.
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- M A Munir
- Departement of Bioethics, Humanities and Social Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia; Departement of Orthopaedic and Traumatologi Surgery, Undata General Hospital, Palu, Indonesia.
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
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- Medical Profession Program, Faculty of Medicine, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
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Rahman N, Sandhu B, Eyeson J. A comparison of pre-radiotherapy extractions prior to and during the pandemic at charing cross hospital. Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adoms.2021.100088] [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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Rahman N, Conn B. Evaluation of Histopathological Risk Model in a Cohort of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Treated with Accompanying Neck Dissection. Head Neck Pathol 2021; 15:1156-1161. [PMID: 33886072 PMCID: PMC8633176 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-021-01326-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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To investigate the applicability of the validated histological risk model in a cohort of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma patients treated concurrently with neck dissections. Primary tumours from 85 patients with primary excision of T1 and T2 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas (TNM 7th edition) including neck dissection were scored by three pathologists in consensus according to the validated risk model. The risk score data, along with traditional dataset values, were analysed to determine possible association with nodal metastasis and extracapsular spread. Seventy-two patients (54%) were classified with low or intermediate risk and 62 (46%) patients were 'high risk'. A chi squared test showed that cases with nodal metastasis were highly statistically significant with the overall risk model score (X2 = 22.62 p = 0.0001). None of the neck dissections from tumours with low risk score showed evidence of metastasis (NPV = 100%) suggesting the risk score may also be a useful tool for predicting an absence of metastasis. Risk assessment of low-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma primary tumours may be predictive of the presence or absence of metastasis at presentation. Knowledge of the risk score and its constituent parts may inform treatment decisions at multidisciplinary meetings. Low risk squamous cell carcinoma may be a rare variant with low metastatic potential and excellent long-term survival.
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- N. Rahman
- Edinburgh Dental Institute, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9HA UK
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA UK
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Rahman N, Halls BR, Matusik KE, Meyer TR, Kastengren AL. Evaluation of liquid-phase thermometry in impinging jet sprays using synchrotron x-ray scattering. Appl Opt 2021; 60:2967-2973. [PMID: 33983189 DOI: 10.1364/ao.417796] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Liquid thermometry during primary and secondary breakup of liquid sprays is challenging due to the presence of highly dynamic, optically complex flow features. This work evaluates the use of x-ray scattering from a focused, monochromatic beam of the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory for the measurement of liquid temperatures within the mixing zone of an impinging jet spray. The measured scattering profiles are converted to temperature through a previously developed two-component partial least squares (PLS) regression model. Transmitive mixing during jet merging is inferred through spatial mapping of temperatures within the impingement region. The technique exhibits uncertainties of ±2K in temperature and 2% in capturing the correct scattering profile, showing its potential utility for probing liquid temperature distributions in multiphase flows.
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Rahman N, Brown AD. Mental Time Travel in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Current Gaps and Future Directions. Front Psychol 2021; 12:624707. [PMID: 33767647 PMCID: PMC7985348 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.624707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Nadia Rahman
- Department of Psychology, The New School for Social Research, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Psychology, The New School for Social Research, New York, NY, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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Rahman N. A Hybrid Model of Prognostic Medication Up-Titration for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) Post Myocardial Infarction Within a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Heart Lung Circ 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.05.006] [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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Dutta Choudhury S, Islam A, Abedin J, Hagan E, Shano S, Rahman N, Shermin R, Rahman Z, Shirin T, Daszak P, Sabrina Flora M, H Epstein J. Prevalence and genetic diversity of Coronavirus in human in Bangladesh. Int J Infect Dis 2020. [PMID: 33039608 PMCID: PMC7817406 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.11.045] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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Rahman N, Kumar D, Hampannavar MS, Jain A, Pannu AK. Classic miliary TB. QJM 2020; 113:504-505. [PMID: 31665471 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcz270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- N Rahman
- Department of Internal Medicine, 4th floor, F block, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, 4th floor, F block, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, 4th floor, F block, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, 4th floor, F block, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, 4th floor, F block, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Ferguson J, Alexander L, Kelly C, Chalmers A, Rahman N, Holme J, Grundy S, Ahmed L, Maskell N, Cowell G, Dick C, Tsim S, Hopkins T, Woodward R, Blyth K. Staging by Thoracoscopy in Potentially Radically Treatable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Associated with Minimal Pleural Effusion (STRATIFY) study: a prospective multicentre study. Lung Cancer 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(20)30245-2] [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: 11/17/2022]
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Ferguson K, Blyth K, Tsim S, Ferguson J, Mercer R, Rahman N, Maskell N, Evison M. An update regarding the Meso-ORIGINS feasibility study and the PREDICT-Meso Accelerator Network. Lung Cancer 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(20)30193-8] [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: 11/30/2022]
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Halls BR, Rahman N, Slipchenko MN, James JW, McMaster A, Ligthfoot MDA, Gord JR, Meyer TR. 4D spatiotemporal evolution of liquid spray using kilohertz-rate x-ray computed tomography. Opt Lett 2019; 44:5013-5016. [PMID: 31613251 DOI: 10.1364/ol.44.005013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Four-dimensional (x,y,z,t) x-ray computed tomography was demonstrated in an optically complex spray using an imaging system consisting of three x-ray sources and three high-speed detectors. The x-ray sources consisted of high-flux rotating anode x-ray tube sources that illuminated the spray from three lines of sight. The absorption, along each absorption path, was collected using a CsI phosphor plate and imaged by a high-speed intensified CMOS camera at 20 kHz. The radiographs were converted to a quantitative equivalent path length (EPL) of liquid using a variable attenuation coefficient to account for beam hardening. The EPL data were then reconstructed using the algebraic reconstruction technique into high-speed time sequences of the three-dimensional liquid mass distribution.
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Rahman N. ES07.01 Transthoracic Ultrasonography. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.096] [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: 10/25/2022]
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- C D Simpson
- Department of Oral Surgery, Edinburgh Dental Institute, UK.
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Edinburgh Dental Institute, UK.
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Edinburgh Dental Institute, UK.
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Rahman N, Horesh D, Kouri NA, Kapel Lev-Ari R, Titcombe-Parekh R, Bryant RA, Marmar CR, Brown AD. Increasing self-efficacy reduces visual intrusions to a trauma-film paradigm. Anxiety, Stress, & Coping 2019; 32:202-215. [DOI: 10.1080/10615806.2019.1566532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Nadia Rahman
- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Psychology, New School for Social Research, New York, NY, USA
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Mccracken D, Mercer R, Bedawi E, Hassan M, Asciak R, Rahman N. Does pleural fluid volume influence adequacy of samples for immunohistochemistry or molecular testing? Lung Cancer 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(19)30113-8] [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: 11/30/2022]
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Yoon S, Ahmad Bashah N, Wong S, Mariapun S, Padmanabhan H, Hassan T, Lim J, Lau S, Rahman N, Thong M, Ch'Ng G, Teo S, Bleiker E, Woo Y. Mainstreaming genetic counselling for genetic testing of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in ovarian cancer patients in Malaysia (MaGiC study). Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy483.004] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Lim J, Lau S, Bashah NA, Lai K, Wen W, Hasan S, Park D, Pope B, Nguyen-Dumont T, Southey M, Rahman N, Woo Y, Thong M, Ch'ng G, Teo S, Yoon S. Frequency of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Germline Variants in Women With Ovarian Cancer in Malaysia. J Glob Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.50600] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variants in ovarian cancer patients may be informative in risk management and treatment, with the advent of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors. In the era of precision medicine, companion diagnostics for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have been featured as a strategy in the Malaysia National Strategic Plan for Cancer Control Program (2016-2020). To facilitate this strategy, frequency data from Malaysia's understudied multiethnic population will be required. Aim: To determine the prevalence of BRCA1 and BRCA2 germline variants in a population-based cohort of ovarian cancer patients in Malaysia. Methods: From August 2016, women with nonmucinous epithelial ovarian, peritoneal or fallopian tube carcinoma are prospectively recruited to the Malaysia-wide population-based MaGiC Observational Study. DNA were tested using a Hi-Plex next generation sequencing method and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification to detect < 10 bp alterations and exon deletions or duplications in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Results: Interim results from 325 patients tested until March 2018 have identified BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variants in 9.8% (32/325) and 3.1% (10/325) patients, respectively. Variants of uncertain significance were detected in 13.2% (43/325) patients and no pathogenic variants were detected in 73.8% (240/325) patients. Taken together, the frequency of BRCA1/2 pathogenic variants in ovarian cancer patients is approximately 12.9% (42/325). Conclusion: The identification of BRCA1 or BRCA2 carriers across the country have enabled the concentration of efforts from limited genetic counseling resources to high risk families. Results arising from the completion of this study will supplement cancer control programs and genetic services in Malaysia.
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- J. Lim
- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Cancer Research Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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Titcombe-Parekh RF, Chen J, Rahman N, Kouri N, Qian M, Li M, Bryant RA, Marmar CR, Brown AD. Neural circuitry changes associated with increasing self-efficacy in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. J Psychiatr Res 2018; 104:58-64. [PMID: 29982083 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2018.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Revised: 05/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Cognitive models suggest that posttraumtic stress disorder (PTSD) is maintained, in part, as a result of an individual's maladaptive beliefs about one's ability to cope with current and future stress. These models are consistent with considerable findings showing a link between low levels of self-efficacy and PTSD. A growing body of work has demonstrated that perceptions of self-efficacy can be enhanced experimentally in healthy subjects and participants with PTSD, and increasing levels of self-efficacy improves performance on cognitive, affective, and problem-solving tasks. This study aimed to determine whether increasing perceptions of self-efficacy in participants with PTSD would be associated with changes in neural processing. Combat veterans (N = 34) with PTSD were randomized to either a high self-efficacy (HSE) induction, in which they were asked to recall memories associated with successful coping, or a control condition before undergoing resting state fMRI scanning. Two global network measures in four neural circuits were examined. Participants in the HSE condition showed greater right-lateralized path length and decreased right-lateralized connectivity in the emotional regulation and executive function circuit. In addition, area under receiver operating characteristics curve (AUC) analyses found that average connectivity (.71) and path length (.70) moderately predicted HSE group membership. These findings provide further support for the importance of enhancing perceived control in PTSD, and doing so may engage neural targets that could guide the development of novel interventions.
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, USA; Department of Psychology, Sarah Lawrence College, USA
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Washington M, Jerse A, Rahman N, Pilligua-Lucas M, Garges E, Latif N, Akhvlediani T. First description of a cefixime- and ciprofloxacin-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolate with mutations in key antimicrobial susceptibility-determining genes from the country of Georgia. New Microbes New Infect 2018; 24:47-51. [PMID: 29872530 PMCID: PMC5986167 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2018.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Revised: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a global health problem. Enhanced international collaborative surveillance and disease control are needed to reduce the global burden of this important pathogen. Currently the antimicrobial resistance properties and molecular mechanisms of multidrug-resistant N. gonorrhoeae in the Republic of Georgia represent a significant knowledge gap. Here we report the isolation of a strain of N. gonorrhoeae exhibiting resistance to cefixime and ciprofloxacin with reduced susceptibility to penicillin and tetracycline from a patient being treated at a Georgian medical centre. Notably, this isolate was found to contain a mosaic penA allele and to harbour mutations in genes conferring susceptibility to the β-lactam, cephalosporin, fluoroquinolone, macrolide and penicillin classes of antibiotic. To our knowledge, this is the first report to describe the key mutations conferring the antimicrobial resistance properties of an isolate of N. gonorrhoeae from Georgia.
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- M.A. Washington
- US Army Medical Research Directorate–Georgia (USAMRD-G), Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- US Army Medical Research Directorate–Georgia (USAMRD-G), Tbilisi, Georgia
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- US Army Medical Research Directorate–Georgia (USAMRD-G), Tbilisi, Georgia
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Vujovic N, Barr D, Bowen JJ, Byrne S, Chaloka V, Chellappa S, Heng S, Kelly LM, Kerlin K, Mistretta J, Nedeltcheva A, Qian J, Rahman N, Van Zee C, Scheer FA. 0118 Endogenous Circadian Rhythm In Diet-induced Thermogenesis In Humans. Sleep 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsy061.117] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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- N Vujovic
- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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Yoon S, Bashah N, Wong S, Mariapun S, Hassan T, Padmanabhan H, Lim J, Lau S, Rahman N, Thong M, Ch'Ng G, Teo S, Bleiker E, Woo Y. Mainstreaming genetic counselling for genetic testing of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in ovarian cancer patients in Malaysia (MaGiC study). Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx729.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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Talwar A, Jenko N, Willaime J, Ather S, Hickes W, Pickup L, Rahman N, Kadir T, Gleeson F. P1.05-008 A Comparison of the Imaging Features of Early Stage Primary Lung Cancer in Patients Treated with Surgery, SABR and Microwave Ablation. J Thorac Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.880] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Hart RP, Bagrodia R, Rahman N, Bryant RA, Titcombe-Parekh R, Marmar CR, Brown AD. Neuropsychological Predictors of Trauma Centrality in OIF/OEF Veterans. Front Psychol 2017; 8:1120. [PMID: 28713319 PMCID: PMC5492846 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2017] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study examined whether reduced performance on two neuropsychological tasks, cognitive flexibility and working memory, were associated with higher levels of trauma centrality. A growing body of research has shown that trauma centrality, the extent to which a person believes a potentially traumatic event has become central to their self-identity and life story, is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Furthermore, PTSD is often associated with alterations in neuropsychological functioning. The relationship between neuropsychological processes and trauma centrality, however, has yet to be explored. OEF/OIF combat veterans (N = 41) completed the Post-traumatic Diagnostic Scale (PDS), the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), the Centrality of Event Scale (CES), and on-line measures of cognitive flexibility and working memory assessed via WebNeuro. Bivariate Pearson correlations showed that CES scores were positively correlated with PDS and BDI scores, and negatively correlated with cognitive flexibility and working memory. Linear regressions revealed that working memory significantly predicted CES when controlling for depression and PTSD severity while cognitive flexibility approached significance when controlling for these same variables. This study employed a cross-sectional design, precluding causality. The small sample size, entirely male sample, and use of an online neuropsychological assessment warrant follow-up research. Although numerous studies have found an association between CES and PTSD, this is the first to suggest that neuropsychological processes underlie the construct of trauma centrality. Given the importance of maladaptive cognitive processes underlying the pathogenesis of PTSD, these data suggest that future studies aimed at examining the link between neuropsychological processes and maladaptive cognitive processes, such as trauma centrality, may help to characterize and treat PTSD.
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- Roland P Hart
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, New York University, New YorkNY, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, New York University, New YorkNY, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, New York University, New YorkNY, United States
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- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, KensingtonNSW, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, New York University, New YorkNY, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, New York University, New YorkNY, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, New York University, New YorkNY, United States.,Department of Psychology, Sarah Lawrence College, BronxvilleNY, United States
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Rima FA, Hussain M, Haque N, Dewan RK, Rahman N, Jinnah MA, Jeba R, Chowdhury F. HER2 status in Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma. Mymensingh Med J 2017; 26:372-379. [PMID: 28588175] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Gastric carcinoma is a biologically heterogenous disease and survival varies among the patients with same stage. Recent studies have shown that a subset of gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma over express the HER2/neu protein and these patients can be treated by monoclonal antibody against HER2/neu protein. The purpose of this study was to detect the frequency of HER2 expression in gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma and to evaluate the relationship between HER2 expression and clinicopathological features in these patients. This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out at the Department of Pathology, Dhaka Medical College, from January 2013 to December 2014. A total of 130 patients with primary gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinomas were included in this study. All the cases were evaluated for routine histological examination and immunohistochemical examination was done for HER2/neu protein. Among the 130 cases, HER2 over expression was found in 12.3% cases and was more frequent in gastroesophageal junction (28%) than in gastric carcinoma (8.6%) (P=0.026). HER2 positivity was found significantly more in intestinal type carcinoma (19%), papillary carcinoma (63%) and in fungating growth pattern (P=0.003, 0.001 and 0.001 respectively). HER2 expression was also positive in grade-I or grade-II tumor but negative in grade-III tumor (P=0.001). No significant association of HER2 expression was found with age, sex, lymph node metastasis and extent of tumor. In conclusion it can be stated that gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma of intestinal type or papillary and tubular type with well to moderate differentiation can be targeted for therapy using Herceptin.
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- Dr Fahmida Akter Rima, Lecturer, Department of Pathology, Dhaka Medical College (DMC), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Rodin R, Bonanno GA, Rahman N, Kouri NA, Bryant RA, Marmar CR, Brown AD. Expressive flexibility in combat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and depression. J Affect Disord 2017; 207:236-241. [PMID: 27728871 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [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: 02/04/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND A growing body of evidence suggests that the ability to flexibly express and suppress emotions ("expressive flexibility") supports successful adaptation to trauma and loss. However, studies have yet to examine whether individuals that meet criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression exhibit alterations in expressive flexibility. The present study aims to test whether lower levels of expressive flexibility are associated with PTSD and depression in combat-exposed veterans. METHODS Fifty-nine combat veterans with and without PTSD completed self-report measures assessing symptoms of depression, PTSD, and combat exposure. Participants also completed an expressive flexibility task in which they were asked to either enhance or suppress their expressions of emotion while viewing affective images on a computer screen. Expressive flexibility was assessed by both expressive enhancement ability and expressive suppression ability. RESULTS Repeated measures ANOVA's showed that both PTSD and depression were associated with lower levels of emotional enhancement ability. In addition, a series of linear regressions demonstrated that lower levels of emotional enhancement ability were associated with greater symptom severity of PTSD and depression. The ability to suppress emotional responses did not differ among individuals with and without PTSD or depression. LIMITATIONS of the study include a cross-sectional design, precluding causality; the lack of a non-trauma exposed group and predominantly male participants limit the generalizability to other populations. CONCLUSIONS Alterations in expressive flexibility is a previously unrecognized affective mechanism associated with PTSD and depression. Clinical strategies aimed at enhancing emotional expression may aid in the treatment of these disorders.
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- Rebecca Rodin
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Canada; Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for Posttraumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, Department of Psychiatry, New York University Langone Medical Center, United States; The Mach-Gaensslen Foundation of Canada, Canada.
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- Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University, United States
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for Posttraumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, Department of Psychiatry, New York University Langone Medical Center, United States
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for Posttraumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, Department of Psychiatry, New York University Langone Medical Center, United States
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for Posttraumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, Department of Psychiatry, New York University Langone Medical Center, United States
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for Posttraumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, Department of Psychiatry, New York University Langone Medical Center, United States; Department of Psychology, Sarah Lawrence College, United States
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Kanellakis NI, Giannou A, Pepe M, Agalioti T, Zazara D, Vreka M, Lilis I, Giopanou I, Spella M, Marazioti A, Rahman N, Pavord I, Psallidas I, Stathopoulos GT. S7 Mouse lung adenocarcinoma cell lines reveal PRL2C2 as a novel lung tumour promoter. Thorax 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-209333.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Rahman N, Vinayakarao L, Pathak S, Minden D, Melson L, Vitue E, Pradhan A. Evaluation of training programme uptake in an attempt to reduce obstetric anal sphincter injuries: the SUPPORT programme. Int Urogynecol J 2016; 28:403-407. [PMID: 27783118 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-016-3158-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The objective was to assess the feedback from a quality improvement training programme to reduce obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS). METHODS Training sessions were organised that included evidence-based information on OASIS risk factors and training on models to measure perineal body length (PBL), perform episiotomies with standard and 60° fixed angle scissors (EPISCISSORS-60®), and measure post-delivery episiotomy suture angles with protractor transparencies. Feedback forms using a Likert scale (1-4) were completed and analysed. The setting was an evidence-based quality improvement programme (Strategy for Using Practical aids for Prevention of OASIS, Recording episiotomies and clinician Training [SUPPORT]) at two National Health Service (NHS) Hospitals in the UK. The participants were midwives and doctors attending the SUPPORT training programme RESULTS: All of the participants (100 %) would recommend the training programme to a friend or colleague. 92 % felt that the training session improved their knowledge of the impact of PBL and perineal distension and their knowledge of the relationship between episiotomy angle and OASIS "a lot" or "somewhat". CONCLUSION Based on this feedback, we recommend the addition of the knowledge content of the SUPPORT programme to other centres providing perineal assessment and repair courses.
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- Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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Brown AD, Kouri NA, Rahman N, Joscelyne A, Bryant RA, Marmar CR. Enhancing self-efficacy improves episodic future thinking and social-decision making in combat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. Psychiatry Res 2016; 242:19-25. [PMID: 27236589 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [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: 12/08/2015] [Revised: 05/17/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is associated with maladaptive changes in self-identity, including impoverished perceived self-efficacy. This study examined if enhancing perceptions of self-efficacy in combat veterans with and without symptoms of PTSD promotes cognitive strategies associated with positive mental health outcomes. Prior to completing a future thinking and social problem-solving task, sixty-two OEF/OIF veterans with and without symptoms of PTSD were randomized to either a high self-efficacy (HSE) induction in which they were asked to recall three autobiographical memories demonstrating self-efficacy or a control condition in which they recalled any three autobiographical events. An interaction between HSE and PTSD revealed that individuals with symptoms of PTSD in the HSE condition generated future events with more self-efficacious statements than those with PTSD in the control condition, whereas those without PTSD did not differ in self-efficacy content across the conditions. In addition, individuals in the HSE condition exhibited better social problem solving than those in the control condition. Increasing perceptions of self-efficacy may promote future thinking and problem solving in ways that are relevant to overcoming trauma and adversity.
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- Adam D Brown
- Department of Psychology, Sarah Lawrence College, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY 10708, USA; Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for Posttraumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, NY, USA.
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for Posttraumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, NY, USA
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for Posttraumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, NY, USA
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- Bellevue Hospital Center, New York University School of Medicine, NY, USA
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- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for Posttraumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, NY, USA
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Nabi S, Islam A, Rahman N. Ion-Exchange Equilibria of Transition Metals and Potassium Ions on an Inorganic Ion-Exchanger: Zirconium(IV) Iodophosphate. ADSORPT SCI TECHNOL 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/026361749901700802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- S.A. Nabi
- Analytical Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202 002, India
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- Analytical Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202 002, India
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- Analytical Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202 002, India
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Rahman MA, Zaman MM, Rahman MM, Moniruzzaman M, Ahmed B, Chhobi FK, Rahman N, Akter MR. Effects of Intensive versus Non-Intensive Physical Therapy on Children with Cerebral Palsy. Mymensingh Med J 2016; 25:421-424. [PMID: 27612885] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Cerebral Palsy (CP) is one of the most common causes of all childhood disorders. There are tone, posture and movements difficulty due to non-progressive damage to the immature brain in CP. The hallmark of CP is a disability in the development of gross motor function (GMF). The influence of gross motor development on fine motor development is more important in early developmental period, specially under three years old and in children with CP. Various therapeutic interventions have been used in the management of GMF development. Among them physical therapy is the most common intervention in CP and is usually a component of mandated programs. Physical therapy means physical stimulations in the form of various therapeutic exercises, touch, massage, limbs and trunk movement, balancing and coordination training, gait and ambulation training, cognitive stimulation as well as speech, language and occupational therapy. Our study focused to see the effect by short term intensive versus non-intensive physical therapy on children GMF development by using gross motor function measure (GMFM) Score sheet, GMFM-88, version 1.0. Study provides the information that physical therapy intervention is effective in GMF development and intensive interventions are more effective in children with spastic CP than non-intensive one. Study also inform that the more early treatment the more effective result.
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- M A Rahman
- Dr Mohammad Azizur Rahman, Registrar, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), Mymensingh, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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van Roon Y, Kirwin C, Rahman N, Vinayakarao L, Melson L, Kester N, Pathak S, Pradhan A. Comparison of Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) in nulliparous women before and after introduction of the EPISCISSORS-60® at two Hospitals in the United Kingdom. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1583793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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van Roon Y, Kirwin C, Rahman N, Vinayakarao L, Melson L, Kester N, Pathak S, Pradhan A. Comparison of obstetric anal sphincter injuries in nulliparous women before and after introduction of the EPISCISSORS-60(®) at two hospitals in the United Kingdom. Int J Womens Health 2015; 7:949-55. [PMID: 26677344 PMCID: PMC4677767 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s94680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To assess whether the introduction of episiotomy scissors specially designed to achieve a cutting angle of 60°, EPISCISSORS-60(®), in two hospitals in the UK would result in a reduction in obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) in nulliparous women. METHODS A structured training program for all doctors and midwives provided a theoretical framework around OASIS including risk factors and the role of episiotomies and a practical hands-on training element to use EPISCISSORS-60(®) correctly and to measure perineal body length and post-suturing angles. Data for perineal body length, post-suturing angles, user feedback, episiotomy use, and incidence of OASIS were collected through specifically designed forms and the general hospital data collection system. RESULTS Data were available for 838 nulliparous vaginal deliveries. Mean perineal body length was 37 mm in spontaneous vaginal delivery group (standard deviation [SD] =8.3, 95% confidence interval [CI] =34-39) and 38 mm in the operative vaginal delivery group (SD=8, 95% CI=35-40). Post-suturing episiotomy angles were 53° (SD=6.5, 95% CI=50.7-55.8) in spontaneous vaginal deliveries and 52° (SD=9.6, 95% CI=49-54) in operative vaginal deliveries. EPISCISSORS-60(®) were rated as "good" to "very good" by 84% of users. There was a 47% increase in the number of episiotomies in nulliparous spontaneous vaginal deliveries at Poole (P=0.007) and a 16.5% increase in the number of episiotomies in nulliparous operative vaginal deliveries in Hinchingbrooke (P=0.003). There was an overall 11% increase in episiotomy numbers in nulliparous vaginal deliveries (P=0.08). There was a statistically significant OASIS reduction of 84% in nulliparous spontaneous vaginal deliveries in women who received an episiotomy (P=0.003). CONCLUSION Initial results after introduction of EPISCISSORS-60(®) show that the majority of health care professionals achieve post-suturing episiotomy angles between 40° and 60°. The results also show a significant increase in the use of episiotomies in the delivery of nulliparous women. There has been a statistically significant reduction in OASIS in nulliparous spontaneous vaginal deliveries.
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- Yves van Roon
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Poole Hospital, Poole, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Poole Hospital, Poole, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, UK
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Meyding-Lamadé U, Craemer E, Lim J, Khalsum U, Abdul H, Idris F, Rahman N, Diah S, Muharram H. Investigation of coagulation behavior using Rotational Thromboelastometry (Rotem®) in patients with neuroinfectious diseases. J Neurol Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2015.08.094] [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: 10/22/2022]
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McDowell M, Hossain M, Rahman N, Tegenfeldt K, Yasmin N, Johnson MG, Hamilton CD. Expanding tuberculosis case notification among marginalized groups in Bangladesh through peer sputum collection. Public Health Action 2015; 5:119-21. [PMID: 26400382 DOI: 10.5588/pha.15.0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 04/24/2015] [Accepted: 05/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Case notification rates of tuberculosis (TB) in Bangladesh remain poor despite a high burden of disease. Peer sputum collection among underserved populations was implemented to expand case notification and to provide socially empowering roles in society for often excluded members of marginalized populations. Over the 55 months of the evaluation, 32 587 members of key populations were screened for TB, with 1587 smear-positive TB cases detected. Broadening TB services at human immunodeficiency virus drop-in centers using peer sputum collection to target high-risk populations for TB may be an effective way to increase TB case notification among key populations in Bangladesh.
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- FHI 360 Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- FHI 360 Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- FHI 360 Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA ; FHI 360, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Rahman N, Tan K, Zainal Z, Khaw C, Chon M. Subsolidus Solution and Oxide Ionic Conductivity of Nd-Substituted Bismuth Yttria Fluorites. SAINS MALAYS 2015. [DOI: 10.17576/jsm-2015-4407-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Corcoran J, Hallifax R, Talwar A, Psallidas I, Sykes A, Rahman N. P111 Procedural Experience, Training Opportunities And Attitudes Towards Intercostal Chest Drain Insertion: Variations Between Consultants, Trainees And Medical Sub-specialties. Thorax 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206260.252] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Grant D, Franklin J, Watts L, Rahman N, Gleeson F. P167 Outcomesand Predictors Of Mortality In Cancer Patients With Incidental Pulmonary Embolism. Thorax 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206260.296] [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: 11/03/2022]
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