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Ashktorab H, Oskrochi G, Challa SR, Chirumamilla LG, Saroya S, Dusmatova S, Shayegh N, Nair V, Senthilvelan K, Byer D, Morrison N, Grossi B, Barclay A, Smith T, Watson K, Rashid M, Rashid R, Deverapalli M, Latella G, Carethers JM, Youssef A, Brim H. Age, Gender, and Liver Enzyme Impact Hospital Stay in COVID-19 Minority Patient with Cancer in the USA: Does Race Matters in the Pandemic? Ann Clin Med Case Rep 2024; 13:7. [PMID: 38633403 PMCID: PMC11022387] [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] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Patients with cancer are known to have a poor prognosis when infected with SARS-CoV-2 infection. We aimed in this study to assess health outcomes in COVID-19 patients with different cancers in comparison to non-cancer COVID-19 patients from different centers in the United States (US). We evaluated medical records of 1,943 COVID-19 Cancer patients from 3 hospitals admitted between December 2019 to October 2021 and compared them with non-cancer COVID-19 patients. Among 1,943 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, 18.7% (n=364) have an active or previous history of cancer. Among these 364 cancer patients, 222 were African Americans (61.7%) and 121 were Caucasians (33.2%). Cancer patients had significantly longer hospitalization compared to controls (8.24 vs 6.7 days). Overall, Lung cancer is associated with high mortality. Patients with a previous history of cancer were more prone to death (p=0.04) than active cancer patients. In univariate and multivariate analyses, predictors of death among cancer patients were male sex, older age, presence of dyspnea, elevated troponin, elevated AST (0.001) and ALT (0.05), low albumin (p=0.04) and mechanical ventilation (p=0.001). Patients with a previous history of cancer were more prone to death when compared to active cancer COVID-19 patients. Early recognition of cancer COVID-19 patients' death-associated risk factors can help determine appropriate treatment and management plans for better prognosis and outcome.
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- H Ashktorab
- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, GI Division, Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, UC San Diego, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine; Department of Human Genetics and Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Cancer Center, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington DC, USA
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Khursheed S, Farooq M, Padder BA, Khan I, Khan FU, Nabi A, Rashid R, Surma SB, Hamid S, Shah MD. Development of PCR based SSR markers for Wilsonomyces carpophilus and a PCR based diagnosis protocol for the early detection of shot hole disease in stone fruit crops. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:7173-7182. [PMID: 37410347 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08636-6] [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: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The conidial Ascomycota fungus Wilsonomyces carpophilus causing shot hole in stone fruits is a major constraint in the production of stone fruits worldwide. Shothole disease symptoms appear on leaves, fruits, and twigs. Successful isolation of the pathogen from different hosts on synthetic culture medium is a time consuming and tedious procedure for identification of the pathogen based on morpho-cultural characterization. METHODS AND RESULTS The present research was carried out to develop a successful PCR based early detection protocol for the shot hole disease of stone fruits, viz., peach, plum, apricot, cherry, and almond using the pathogen specific SSR markers developed from the Wilsonomyces carpophilus genome using Genome-wide Microsatellite Analysing Tool package (GMATA) software. Diseased leaf samples of different stone fruits were collected from the SKUAST-K orchard and the pathogen was isolated on potato dextrose agar (PDA) medium and maintained on Asthana and Hawkers' medium with a total of 50 pathogen isolates comprised of 10 isolates each from peach, plum, apricot, cherry and almond. The DNA was extracted from both healthy and infected leaf samples of different stone fruits. The DNA was also extracted from the isolated pathogen cultures (50 isolates). Out of 2851 SSR markers developed, 30 SSRs were used for the successful amplification of DNA extracted from all the 50 pathogen isolates. These SSRs were used for the amplification DNA from shot hole infected leaf samples of different stone fruits, but the amplification was not observed in the control samples (DNA from healthy leaves), thus confirming the detection of this disease directly from the shot hole infected samples using PCR based SSR markers. To our knowledge, this forms the first report of SSR development for the Wilsonomyces carpophilus and their validation for the detection of shot hole disease directly from infected leaves. CONCLUSION PCR based SSR makers were successfully developed and used for the detection of Wilsonomyces carpophilus causing shot hole disease in stone fruits including almond in nuts for the first time. These SSR markers could successfully detect the pathogen directly from the infected leaves of stone fruits namely peach, plum, apricot and cherry including almond from the nuts.
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- Sehla Khursheed
- Plant Virology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Division of Plant Pathology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190025, India
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- Plant Virology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Division of Plant Pathology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190025, India
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- Plant Virology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Division of Plant Pathology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190025, India
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- Division of Agricultural Statistics, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190025, India
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- Division of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190025, India
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- Plant Virology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Division of Plant Pathology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190025, India
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- Division of Vegetable Science, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190025, India
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- Plant Virology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Division of Plant Pathology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190025, India
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- Plant Virology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Division of Plant Pathology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190025, India
- Department of Biosciences (Microbiology), Integral University, Lucknow, U.P., India
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- Plant Virology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Division of Plant Pathology, Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190025, India.
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Islam F, Karim MB, Rukunuzzaman M, Rashid R, Sarker MN, Saha D, Subha NE, Saha BK, Saha A. Evaluation of Fecal Pancreatic Elastase-1 as a Measure of Pancreatic Exocrine Function in Children with Pancreatitis. Mymensingh Med J 2023; 32:430-436. [PMID: 37002754] [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: 04/04/2023]
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Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency occurs as a clinical consequence of chronic pancreatitis leading to fat maldigestion, malabsorption and malnutrition. Fecal elastase-1 is a laboratory-based test used for the diagnosis or exclusion of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. The aim of the study was to observe the value of fecal elastase-1 in children with pancreatitis as an indicator of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted from January 2017 through June 2018. Thirty children with pain abdomen as control and 36 patients with pancreatitis as cases were included. An ELISA technique which recognizes human pancreatic elastase-1 from spot stool sample was employed for the test. Fecal elastase-1 activity in spot stool samples in acute pancreatitis (AP) ranged from 198.2-500μg/g with a mean of 342.1±136.4μg/g, acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP) ranged from 15-500μg/g with a mean of 332.8±194.5μg/g and chronic pancreatitis (CP) ranged from 15-492.8μg/g with a mean of 222.2±197.1μg/g was obtained. In controls, fecal elastase-1 ranged from 28.4-500μg/g with a mean of 398.8±114.9μg/g. Disease severity was classified as mild to moderate pancreatic insufficiency (fecal elastase-1 100 to 200μg/g stool) was found in AP (14.3%) and CP (6.7%) cases. The severe pancreatic insufficiency (fecal elastase-1<100μg/g stool) was observed in ARP (28.6%) and CP (46.7%) cases. Malnutrition was observed in severe pancreatic insufficiency cases. This study result showed that fecal elastase-1 can be used as a measure of pancreatic exocrine function in children with pancreatitis.
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- F Islam
- Dr Fahmida Islam, Assistant Professor (Pediatrics), OSD, DGHS, MD(Phase-B) Resident, Deputation on Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, BSMMU, Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Cayetano Alcaraz A, Rashid R, Tharakan T, Jayasena C, Minhas S. Does testicular sperm extraction improve ICSI outcomes in non-azoospermic infertile men with raised sperm DNA fragmentation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Urol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(22)00254-8] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Hossain MD, Jamil ATMK, Hossain MS, Ahmed SJ, Das HN, Rashid R, Hakim MA, Khan MNI. Investigation on structure, thermodynamic and multifunctional properties of Ni–Zn–Co ferrite for Gd3+ substitution. RSC Adv 2022; 12:4656-4671. [PMID: 35425488 PMCID: PMC8981410 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra04762k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study presents a modification of structure-dependent elastic, thermodynamic, magnetic, transport and magneto-dielectric properties of a Ni–Zn–Co ferrite tailored by Gd3+ substitution at the B-site replacing Fe3+ ions. The synthesized composition of Ni0.7Zn0.2Co0.1Fe2−xGdxO4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.12) crystallized with a single-phase cubic spinel structure that belongs to the Fd3̄m space group. The average particle size decreases due to Gd3+ substitution at Fe3+. Raman and IR spectroscopy studies illustrate phase purity, lattice dynamics with cation disorders and thermodynamic conditions inside the studied samples at room temperature (RT = 300 K). Ferromagnetic to paramagnetic phase transition was observed in all samples where Curie temperature (TC) decreases from 731 to 711 K for Gd3+ substitution in Ni–Zn–Co ferrite. In addition, Gd3+ substitution reinforces to decrease the A-B exchange interaction. Temperature-dependent DC electrical resistivity (ρDC) and temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) have been surveyed with the variation of the grain size. The frequency-dependent dielectric properties and electric modulus at RT for all samples were observed from 20 Hz to 100 MHz and the conduction relaxation processes were found to spread over an extensive range of frequencies with the increase in the amount of Gd3+ in the Ni–Zn–Co ferrite. The RLC behavior separates the zone of frequencies ranging from resistive to capacitive regions in all the studied samples. Finally, the matching impedance (Z/η0) for all samples was evaluated over an extensive range of frequencies for the possible miniaturizing application. This study presents a modification of structure-dependent elastic, thermodynamic, magnetic, transport and magneto-dielectric properties of a Ni–Zn–Co ferrite tailored by Gd3+ substitution at the B-site replacing Fe3+ ions.![]()
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- M. D. Hossain
- Department of Physics, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Bangladesh
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- S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata 700106, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Physics, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Bangladesh
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- Materials Science Division, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Materials Science Division, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Glass and Ceramic Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Materials Science Division, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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Ahmad Dar E, Brar AS, Dar SA, Aljuaid BS, El-Shehawi AM, Rashid R, Shah ZA, Yousuf A, Amin Bhat M, Ahmed M, Ahmad Bahar F, El Enshasy H, Brestic M, Barboricova M, Zivcak M, Farooq S, Ansari MJ. Quantitative response of wheat to sowing dates and irrigation regimes using CERES-Wheat model. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:6198-6208. [PMID: 34764749 PMCID: PMC8569000 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.06.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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An experiment was conducted at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana during 2014-15 and 2015-16, keeping four sowing dates {25th Oct (D1), 10th Nov (D2), 25th Nov (D3) and 10th Dec (D4)} in main plots and five irrigation schedules {irrigation at 15 (FC15), 25 (FC25), 35 (FC35) and 45 (FC45) % depletion of soil moisture from field capacity (FC) and a conventional practice} in sub plots. The objective of the study was to evaluate the performance of CERES-Wheat model for simulating yield and water use under varying planting and soil moisture regimes. The simulated and observed grain yield was higher in D1, with irrigation applied at FC15 as compared to all other sowing date and irrigation regime combinations. Simulated grain yield decreased by 19% with delay in sowing from 25th October to 10th December because of 8% reduction in simulated crop evapotranspiration. Simulated evapotranspiration decreased by 16%, wheat grain yield by 23% and water productivity by 15% in drip irrigation at 45% depletion from field capacity as compared to drip irrigation at 15% of field capacity. It was further revealed that the model performed well in simulating the phenology, water use and yield of wheat.
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- Eajaz Ahmad Dar
- Department of Agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India.,Krishi Vigyan Kendra Ganderbal-190006, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar 190025, J&K, India
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- Department of Agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India
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- Division of Entomology, KVK- Kargil-II (Zanskar), Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Vegetable Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura Sopore, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar 190025, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Regional Research Station, Punjab Agricultural University, Ballowal Saunkhri SBS Nagar-144521, Ludhiana, India
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- Regional Research Station, Punjab Agricultural University, Ballowal Saunkhri SBS Nagar-144521, Ludhiana, India
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- Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops (MRCFC) Khudwani, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Division of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture-Wadura Sopore, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia.,City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications, New Burg Al-Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Slovak University of Agriculture, A. Hlinku 2, 94976 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Slovak University of Agriculture, A. Hlinku 2, 94976 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Slovak University of Agriculture, A. Hlinku 2, 94976 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Botany, Hindu College Moradabad (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Bareilly) India
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Haq SAU, Mir MA, Lone SM, Banoo A, Shafi F, Mir SA, Bhat JIA, Rashid R, Wani SH, Masoodi TH, Khan MN, Nehvi FA, Masoodi KZ. Explicating genetic diversity based on ITS characterization and determination of antioxidant potential in sea buckthorn (Hippophae spp.). Mol Biol Rep 2021; 49:5229-5240. [PMID: 34387804 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06619-z] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sea buckthorn (Hippophae) is in the focus of interest mainly for its positive effects on health of both human and animal organisms. Due to the similarities in vegetative morphology, Hippophae species are often misidentified. Therefore, current study was focused on ITS based sequence characterization of sea buckthorn species and comparative biochemical evaluation for its antioxidant properties. METHODS AND RESULTS DNA was extracted from leaf samples. Primer pairs K-Lab-SeaBukRhm-ITS1F1- K-Lab-SeaBukRhm-ITS1R1 and K-LabSeaBukTib- ITSF1- K-LabSeaBukTib-ITSR1 were used for PCR amplification. The purified PCR products were outsourced for sequencing. Phylogenetic tree was constructed based on neighbor-joining (NJ) method. Moreover, comparison of antioxidant potential of leaves of two sea buckthorn species (Hippophae rhamnoides and Hippophae tibetana) collected from different regions of Ladakh viz., Stakna, Nubra, DRDO Leh and Zanskar was determined by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2-azino-bis (3- ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS), and Total antioxidant capacity (TAC) by phosphomolybdenum assays. The present investigation led to the differentiation of two sea buckthorn species viz., H. rhamnoides and H. tibetana based on Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) region. Moreover, significant variation was observed in antioxidant potential of leaf extracts collected from different regions. CONCLUSIONS Primary ITS sequence analysis was found to be powerful tool for identification and genetic diversity studies in sea buckthorn. Leaves of sea buckthorn have pronounced antioxidant properties and can be used in food, neutraceuticals and pharmaceutical industries etc. The current study will pave the way to discover small bioactive molecules responsible for antioxidant and anticancer properties in sea buckthorn.
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- Syed Anam Ul Haq
- Transcriptomics Lab (K-Lab), Division of Plant Biotechnology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India
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- Transcriptomics Lab (K-Lab), Division of Plant Biotechnology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India
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- Division of Vegetable Science, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India
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- Division of Plant Pathology, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India
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- Division of Basic Sciences and Humanities, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India
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- Division of Agricultural Statistics, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India
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- Division of Environmental Sciences, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India
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- Division of Vegetable Science, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India
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- Mountain Research Center for Field Crops, Khudwani,, SKUAST-K, Anantnag, J&K, 192102, India
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- Faculty of Forestry, Benihama-SKUAST-K, Ganderbal, J&K, 191201, India
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- Transcriptomics Lab (K-Lab), Division of Plant Biotechnology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India
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- Transcriptomics Lab (K-Lab), Division of Plant Biotechnology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India
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- Transcriptomics Lab (K-Lab), Division of Plant Biotechnology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, 190025, India.
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Dar SA, Sofi MA, El-Sharnouby M, Hassan M, Rashid R, Mir SH, Naggar YA, Salah M, Gajger IT, Sayed S. Nesting behaviour and foraging characteristics of Andrena cineraria (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae). Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:4147-4154. [PMID: 34354394 PMCID: PMC8324941 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.04.063] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The current studies were carried out in the three experimental locations of Kashmir valley during 2013 to 2016. The species Andrena cineraria formed the dense nest aggregations in plan grounds, barren lands and hilly areas near the fruit orchards and other landscapes with clay loam soil type. The species start flying and foraging in the orchards from April till July. The nests were allodalous, 29–36 cm in depth, with cells located obliquely around the main barrow. The nests were dense with a maximum density of 11.09 nests/m2 observed in landscapes of Budgam. The barrow diameters were found varying with depth from main entrance. The maximum barrow diameter recorded was 2.05 mm. At certain depth, the female constructs the first cell and the upper nest burrow is vertical and lower is oblique. The nest entrance is generally hidden under the tumulus. In the depth of average 30.48 cm, each cell directly opens to main burrow either alternately or unilaterally. The cell number, diameter, and length varied with depth. Foraging behaviour of A. cineraria on various fruit crops and other shrubs and social forestry trees were determined and the abundance, visitation rate, total visits and time spend per flower were found significant, especially on fruit crops. The significance of the studies is important for the melittologists, as it will help in the conservation of bee fauna. The study is also important in using this species for pollination purpose and would also help to detect and understand the possible pre-adaptation of species in temperate region of Kashmir valley.
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- Showket Ahmad Dar
- Division of Entomology, KVK-Kargil-II (Zanskar), Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Entomology, Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops (MRCFC) Khudwani, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Agriculture Extension Officer, Department of Agriculture, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Division of Vegetable Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Entomology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, FOA-Wadura Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- General Zoology, Institute for Biology, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Hoherweg, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany.,Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University 31527, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, Turabah University College, Taif University, B.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department for Biology and Pathology of Fishes and Bees, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Science and Technology, University College-Ranyah, Taif University, B.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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Brown C, Archer M, Carson L, Collins N, Daniels T, Gates A, Johnstone Z, Patel N, Rashid R, Whitehouse J. EPS1.02 The impact of COVID-19 on the prescribing practice of specialist cystic fibrosis physiotherapist non-medical prescribers in the UK. J Cyst Fibros 2021. [PMCID: PMC8192140 DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(21)01000-6] [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: 11/02/2022]
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Marsden K, Patel N, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Barrett J. P176 The benefits of changing to a cystic fibrosis-specific combined fatsoluble vitamin supplement: vitamin status, tablet burden and adherence. J Cyst Fibros 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(21)01202-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Low JM, Kimit N, Rashid R, El-Omar M. Spontaneously Recanalised Coronary Thrombus in the Left Anterior Descending Artery Presenting as Ventricular Tachycardia. Heart Int 2020; 14:123-128. [PMID: 36276506 PMCID: PMC9524615 DOI: 10.17925/hi.2020.14.2.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Spontaneously recanalized coronary thrombus (SRCT), also known as honeycomb, lotus root or Swiss-cheese lesion, is an increasingly recognised finding in patients undergoing coronary angiography. It is thought to arise from partial resorption of an initially occlusive thrombus. Most patients present with angina or exertional breathlessness. We describe a case of a 69-year-old patient who presented with ventricular tachycardia and was found to have SRCT in the left anterior descending artery on coronary angiography. Echocardiography and left ventricular (LV) angiography showed an akinetic, aneurysmal, thin-walled LV apex, diagnostic of an old anterior infarct. We highlight the role of optical coherence tomography in making the diagnosis and discuss the available management options of this condition.
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- Jie Man Low
- School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Manchester Heart Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Cardiology, Manchester Heart Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Turin TC, Naeem I, Nurul A, Vaska M, Goopy S, Rashid R, Kassan A, Aghajafari F, Ferrer I, Kazi A, Sadi I, O'Beirne M, Leduc C. Community-based Health Data Cooperatives Towards Improving the Immigrant Community Health: A Scoping Review to Inform Policy and Practice. Int J Popul Data Sci 2020; 5:1158. [PMID: 32935058 PMCID: PMC7473268 DOI: 10.23889/ijpds.v5i1.1158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background In the case of immigrant health and wellness, data are the key limiting factor, where comprehensive national knowledge on immigrant health and health service utilisation is limited. New data and data silos are an inherent response to the increase in technology in the collection and storage of data. The Health Data Cooperative (HDC) model allows members to contribute, store, and manage their health-related information, and members are the rightful data owners and decision-makers to data sharing (e g. research communities, commercial entities, government bodies). Objective This review attempts to scope the literature on HDC and fulfill the following objectives: 1) identify and describe the type of literature that is available on the HDC model; 2) describe the key themes related to HDCs; and 3) describe the benefits and challenges related to the HDC model. Methods We conducted a scoping review using the five-stage framework outlined by Arskey and O’Malley to systematically map literature on HDCs using two search streams: 1) a database and grey literature search; and 2) an internet search. We included all English records that discussed health data cooperative and related key terms. We used a thematic analysis to collate information into comprehensive themes. Results Through a comprehensive screening process, we found 22 database and grey literature records, and 13 Internet search records. Three major themes that are important to stakeholders include data ownership, data security, and data flow and infrastructure. Conclusions The results of this study are an informative first step to the study of the HDC model, or an establishment of a HDC in immigrant communities. Key words community health, health data, cooperative, and citizen data empowermen
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- T C Turin
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Economics, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Citizen Researcher, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Citizen Researcher, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Cameron S, Brown C, Rodgers N, Purba A, MacDonald-Johns R, Jozlowski K, Carrolan V, Pond J, Patel N, Whitehouse J, Rashid R, Nash E. P317 Patient experience and satisfaction with 0.9% saline nasal irrigation (SNI) in a large UK adult cystic fibrosis centre and potential barriers to use. J Cyst Fibros 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(20)30646-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Cameron S, Brown C, Rodgers N, Purba A, MacDonald-Johns R, Jozlowski K, Carrolan V, Pond J, Patel N, Whitehouse J, Rashid R, Nash E. P312 Patient reported use, effects and tolerance of 0.9% saline nasal irrigation (SNI) in a large UK adult cystic fibrosis centre. J Cyst Fibros 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(20)30641-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Kempegowda P, Sunsoa H, Amrelia P, Chandan J, Teh Y, Atta S, Amir S, Chaudhry S, De Bray A, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Nash E, Syed A. P295 Regular specialist follow-up is essential for early detection and management of diabetes-related complications in patients with Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes. J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30588-0] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Nash E, Osmond J, Nyaboko J, Whitehouse J, Rashid R, Nagakumar P, Arrowsmith C, Gilday N, Tabberner M, Desai M. P438 An interactive group educational event for people with cystic fibrosis, their family and carers - a novel approach. J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30730-1] [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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Roden C, Barrett J, Glennon E, Osborne T, Whitehouse J, Rashid R, Nash E. WS09-6 Dietary practices in adults with cystic fibrosis taking CFTR modulator therapies. J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30171-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Barrett J, Slatter G, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Nash E. WS09-5 Perception, experience and relationship with food and eating in adults with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30170-5] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Nash E, Hardy K, Edgar R, Justice E, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Gossain S. P101 The impact of transmissible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the long-term clinical outcomes of adults with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30395-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Jones L, Beech A, Regan A, Slatter G, Rashid R, Nash E, Whitehouse J. P445 Palliative care planning at the West Midlands Adult CF Centre - have we improved? J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30737-4] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Carrolan V, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Nash E. P405 The impact of fatherhood on clinical outcomes of men with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30697-6] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Brown C, Cameron S, Jozlowski K, MacDonald- Johns R, Pond J, Purba A, Rodgers N, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Nash E. P396 Patient experience and satisfaction with the AIRVO™ 2 humidification system. J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30688-5] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Regan A, Slatter G, Jones L, Nash E, Rashid R, Whitehouse J. P446 The experiences of staff in initiating and carrying out advanced care planning (ACP) discussions with patients with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30738-6] [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]
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Brown C, Archer M, Carson L, Daniels T, Gates A, Johnstone Z, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Nash E. P352 “Mind the Gap”; variation in advice given to cystic fibrosis patients regarding the gap between inhalation of Dornase Alfa and inhaled antibiotics across the UK. J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30644-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Choyce J, Hewison A, Swift A, Whitehouse J, Rashid R, Nash E. EPS6.02 Investigating the experience of adults with cystic fibrosis using long-term domiciliary non-invasive ventilation. J Cyst Fibros 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(18)30270-4] [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: 10/14/2022]
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Menezes B, Adizie J, Rashid R. How much does compliance with the 2015 BTS ‘Pulmonary Nodule Guidelines’ cost? Lung Cancer 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(18)30052-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Talabani JM, Ali AI, Kadir AM, Rashid R, Samin F, Greenwood D, Hay A. Long-term health effects of chemical warfare agents on children following a single heavy exposure. Hum Exp Toxicol 2017; 37:836-847. [PMID: 29069930 DOI: 10.1177/0960327117734620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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In the 1980s, villages in the Kurdistan region of Iraq were exposed to chemical weapons (CWs), which killed and injured thousands of civilians. There has been no clinical assessment of the long-term effects of CWs exposure on those injured. We report the first such evaluation of CW effects on long-term health of children. Patients from the CW-exposed areas were interviewed to assess previous and current clinical history and underwent clinical examination. The status of organs known to be targets of CWs, including skin, eyes, respiratory and neuromuscular systems, was assessed. Children of similar age and social background, but with no history of CW exposure, were selected as a control population. Results showed that 70% of children in the CWs group had chronic health problems in contrast to 3.3% in the unexposed group ( p < 0.0001). Fifty-five per cent of the CW-exposed group had long-term visual impairment but none in the unexposed population. Thirty-six per cent of the CW-exposed group had chronic dermatological conditions compared with 0.8% of the unexposed group ( p < 0.0001), 31% of the CWs group had neurological sequelae compared with 0.4% of the unexposed group ( p < 0.0001) and 51% of the CWs group had long-term respiratory problems compared with 1.5% of the unexposed group ( p < 0.0001). Respiratory complaints including asthma, chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis were particularly common. Our study suggests that CWs used were probably a combination of sulphur mustard and organophosphate nerve agents. Results also indicate that the prevalence of acute and chronic health problems following exposure to CW agents appear to be higher in children compared with reported data in adults.
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- J M Talabani
- 1 Paediatric Department, Good Hope Hospital, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton Coldfield, UK
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- 2 Sulaimanyah Children's Hospital, Sulaimanyah, Iraq
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- 3 Ministry of Health, Division of Child and Primary Care, Erbil, Iraq
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- 2 Sulaimanyah Children's Hospital, Sulaimanyah, Iraq
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- 2 Sulaimanyah Children's Hospital, Sulaimanyah, Iraq
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- 4 Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, UK
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- 5 Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, UK
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Glennon E, Roden C, Barrett J, Osborne T, Sunsoa H, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Nash E. 328 Going the distance – patient opinion on an adult CF centre dietetic and diabetes home visit service. J Cyst Fibros 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(17)30666-5] [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]
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Evans C, Davies R, Nash E, Whitehouse J, Rashid R. EPS6.8 Development of a virtual ward model of care for adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) requiring home intravenous (IV) antibiotics. J Cyst Fibros 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(17)30329-6] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Batool Z, Raffi M, Zakria M, Shakoor RI, Rashid R, Mehmood M, Mirza MA. Effect of Ag Loading on the Microstructure of TiO2 Electrospun Nanofibers. J CLUST SCI 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-017-1187-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Riaz SK, Rashid R, Shah STA, Wang F, Malik MFA. Abstract P6-07-22: Association of Hedgehog signaling pathway with luminal B sub-type of breast cancer affected patients of Pakistan. Cancer Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs16-p6-07-22] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction
Hedgehog pathway dysregulation is observed in different types of cancers including breast. In the present study, expression profiles of hedgehog pathway molecules in breast cancer cohort of Pakistan and their probable association with molecular sub-types were explored.
Methods
The study was preceded with ethical approval and informed consent from respective institutions and participants. During 2013-2015, a total of 150 cancer biopsies along with adjacent normal tissues were prospectively collected immediately after surgery and processed for RNA isolation. Transcriptional profiles of salient members including SHH, DHH, IHH, PTCH-1, SMO and GLI-1 were quantified using qRT-PCR. Cohort was categorized into molecular sub-types following St. Gallen International Expert Consensus System. Association of expression levels of these aforementioned molecules with various clinico-pathological parameters was explored.
Result
Both SHH (p=0.01) and DHH (p<0.001) showed elevated expression among tumors in comparison to their controls. Similarly, PTCH-1 (p<0.001) and GLI-1 (p=0.002) were also significantly up regulated in the cohort. Interestingly, strong positive correlations were observed among the pathway molecules (r-value ranging from 0.45 to 0.81) which highlight their interdependence towards tumor progression. A significant correlation of SHH, DHH, PTCH-1 and GLI-1 was observed with advanced tumor sizes, stages, grades and nodal involvement (p<0.05). Association of IHH, SMO and GLI-1 over expression with cancer metastasis was also established in the cohort. SHH, PTCH-1 and GLI-1 were significantly linked with laterality, age and menopausal status. Expression of SHH (p=0.002) was more related to younger age group (mean age < 45 yrs) patients in comparison to elderly women.
Moreover all hedgehog molecules were strongly related to hormonal receptors (ER and PR) (r-value ranging from 0.51 to 0.86) while over-expression of HER-2 was not associated with any pathway component. Briefly, 53% (79) of the cohort was categorized as Luminal-B, 18% (27) triple negative, 15% (23) Luminal-A and 14% (21) HER-2 for sub-typing of breast cancer patients in the cohort. Expression of SHH was significantly associated with the molecular sub-types (p=0.02) and age (p=0.005) using Pearson Chi-Square test. Elevated expression of SHH was observed in 60% of the patients in Luminal B sub-type.
Conclusion
Hedgehog pathway plays a crucial role in breast cancer progression and is found to be activated in Luminal B sub-type in this cohort. As Luminal B is a more aggressive type of breast cancer having poor prognosis and early-onset, association of SHH with Luminal-B and younger age patients signify it importance as a biomarker for early diagnosis of young patient's. Hence therapeutic interventions for hedgehog pathway can improve the prognosis of patients categorized as Luminal B subtype of breast carcinogenesis.
Citation Format: Riaz SK, Rashid R, Shah STA, Wang F, Malik MFA. Association of Hedgehog signaling pathway with luminal B sub-type of breast cancer affected patients of Pakistan [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2016 Dec 6-10; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2017;77(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P6-07-22.
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- SK Riaz
- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan; Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan; Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell Biology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology and College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Centre, Houston, TX
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- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan; Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan; Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell Biology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology and College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Centre, Houston, TX
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- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan; Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan; Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell Biology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology and College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Centre, Houston, TX
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- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan; Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan; Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell Biology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology and College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Centre, Houston, TX
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- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan; Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan; Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell Biology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology and College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Centre, Houston, TX
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Baker C, Dirmantaite L, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Nash E. ePS05.2 Autologous blood patch pleurodesis for persistent air leak in adults with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(16)30225-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Brown C, Choyce J, Rodgers N, Rashid R, Whitehouse JL, Smith EG, Nash EF. P233 Cough swabs should not be used to exclude non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection in adults with cystic fibrosis. Thorax 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2015-207770.369] [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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Nash EF, Bradley H, Chapman E, Rashid R, Whitehouse JL. P281 The effectiveness of acupuncture in managing symptoms in CF adults. Thorax 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2015-207770.417] [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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Brown C, Cameron S, Carrolan V, Ahitan B, Phull S, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Nash E. ePS03.3 Longer term tolerance and likely adherence to TOBI Podhaler in CF adults. J Cyst Fibros 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(15)30148-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Robson NZMH, Zahari MMA, Rashid R, Habil MH. SY42-2 * THE ROLE OF FAMILY PHYSICIAN IN MANAGING AMPHETAMINE USE. Alcohol Alcohol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agu052.175] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Nash E, Cammidge S, Dallow Z, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Regan A. 255 Cystic fibrosis patients acting as carers for their older relatives – the ‘cared for’ becoming the carer. J Cyst Fibros 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(14)60390-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Regan A, Lynch S, Mason E, Davies R, Evans C, Whitehouse J, Rashid R, Nash E. 260 A prospective cohort study examining the prevalence of emotional and behavioural difficulties in children of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). J Cyst Fibros 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(14)60395-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Evans C, Gilday N, Davies R, Ahitan B, Rashid R, Whitehouse J, Nash E. 220 Safety, tolerability and patient preference of intravenous colistimethate sodium delivered by bolus compared to infusion in adults with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(14)60355-6] [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]
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Brown CJ, Nash EF, Carrolan V, Rashid R, Whitehouse JL. P93 Clinical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction Following Initiation of the TOBI Podhaler in CF Adults. Thorax 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2012-202678.335] [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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Carrolan V, Nash EF, Rashid R, Whitehouse JL. P92 A Retrospective Study to Evaluate the Use of Nebulised Meropenem at a Large UK Adult CF Centre: Abstract P92 Table 1. Thorax 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2012-202678.334] [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: 11/03/2022]
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Ahmed N, Mir JI, Mir RR, Rather NA, Rashid R, Wani SH, Shafi W, Mir H, Sheikh MA. SSR and RAPD analysis of genetic diversity in walnut (Juglans regia L.) genotypes from Jammu and Kashmir, India. Physiol Mol Biol Plants 2012; 18:149-60. [PMID: 23573052 PMCID: PMC3550507 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-012-0104-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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In this study, the genetic relatedness of 82 walnut genotypes adapted to the North Western Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir, India was analyzed by combination of 13 SSR and 20 RAPD primers. A high level of genetic diversity was observed within populations with the number of alleles per locus ranging from one to five in case of SSR primers and two to six in case of RAPD primers, the proportion of polymorphic loci was 100 %, and similarity ranged from 12 % to 79 % with an average of 49 %. Dendrogram showed that all the accessions formed four main clusters with various degree of sub-clustering within the clusters. These results have implications for walnut breeding and conservation.
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- Nazeer Ahmed
- />Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Rangreth, Srinagar, 190007 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- />Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Rangreth, Srinagar, 190007 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- />International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid and Tropics, Hyderabad, India
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- />Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, India
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- />Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Rangreth, Srinagar, 190007 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- />Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Rangreth, Srinagar, 190007 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- />Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Rangreth, Srinagar, 190007 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- />Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Rangreth, Srinagar, 190007 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- />Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Rangreth, Srinagar, 190007 Jammu and Kashmir India
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Rehman W, Khan J, Muhammad B, W.H. Shah S, Rashid R. Triorganotin(IV) Complexes with Biologically Potent Schiff Bases: Infrared, 119Sn Spectral Characteristics and Antimicrobial Applications. Mini Rev Med Chem 2012; 12:426-33. [DOI: 10.2174/138955712800493933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Received: 02/08/2011] [Revised: 10/04/2011] [Accepted: 10/16/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Rashid R, Anwar K, Munir M, Ahmad Zahari M, Zakaria M, Habil H. P-1358 - Sleep disorders, psychiatric morbidity and substance use among motor vehicle accidents(MVA) attendees of accident emergency unit in University Malaya Medical Centre(UMMC), Kuala Lumpur. Eur Psychiatry 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(12)75525-6] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Mukherjee R, Kotska M, Brebner JA, Rashid R, Chakraborty B, Khan Y, Sweeney P, Burge PS. P215 The effect of Oxygen prescription at hospital discharge on re-admission rates in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Thorax 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2011-201054c.215] [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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Rashid R, Tahrani A, Piya M, Edward N, Honeybourne D, Newnham M, Stevens M, Whitehouse J. 315* Cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) is more likely to occur in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with or without diabetes than in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). J Cyst Fibros 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(11)60328-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Rashid R, Tahrani A, Nash E, Honeybourne D, Stevens M, Whitehouse J. 316* Cardiac autonomie neuropathy (CAN) is related to lung function in adults with cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD). J Cyst Fibros 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(11)60329-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Robson N, Rashid R, Habil H. Reasons for underutilisation of drug therapy for smoking cessation among Malaysian aboriginal smokers. Eur Psychiatry 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(11)71805-3] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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IntroductionThe smoking rate among Malaysian aboriginal people is double the rate of other Malaysians. Smoking is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in aboriginal people but smoking cessation among this population is very low. At present, pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation is not subsidised in the health services.Objective and aimThe study aimed to explore potential reasons for the underutilisation of drug therapy for smoking cessation among aboriginal and non-aboriginal smokers.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among aboriginal and non-aboriginal smokers in the state of Selangor between March 2010-August 2010. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire on demographics, smoking behaviour, physician counselling on smoking cessation and perceptions about drug therapy for smoking cessation.ResultsThe overall response rate was 85% (250 Aboriginal smokers and 105 non-aboriginal smokers). Majority of smokers reported smoking cessation or reduction in the previous 6 months (Aboriginal 62% vs non-aboriginal 68%). Aboriginal participants were less likely to seek physician services (p = 0.001) and less willing to use nicotine replacement therapy (p = 0.01) or varenicline (p = 0.001). Among all smokers, having to buy the medication and price of the medication was the most important factor associated with less willingness to use the drugs but advice from physician was associated with willingness to use the drugs.ConclusionsRegardless of ethnic origin, smokers were interested to quit smoking, but cost of medication may explain their lower uptake of drug therapy. Malaysian policy makers should consider making the drugs for smoking cessation freely available in the Malaysian health services.
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Mooez S, Malik FA, Kayani MA, Rashid R, Zahid A, Khan A. Expressional alterations and transcript isoforms of metastasis suppressor genes (KAI1 and KiSS1) in breast cancer patients. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2011; 12:2785-2791. [PMID: 22320993] [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: 05/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Metastasis suppressor genes are involved in the inhibition of a cancer cell's ability to metastasize. Down expression of such genes may contribute to pathogenesis of breast cancer. The aim of current study was firstly to evaluate expression of two examples, KAI1 and KISS1, and then to determine relationships with stages of breast cancer in a Pakistani population. METHODOLOGY Fresh biopsy tissues were collected from different hospitals and oncology research institutes. The semi quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction was used to investigate KAI1 and KISS1 expression in 25 breast tumor tissues and 25 normal tissues. Statistical analysis was performed to explore its association with breast cancer risk. RESULTS The present study revealed that KAI1 and KISS1 mRNA expression was markedly reduced in tissues of breast cancer compared to adjacent normal tissue. In present study a splice variant of KAI1 during a screen for its expression analysis was also observed. This splice variant has not been reported previously. CONCLUSIONS Metastasis suppressor genes demonstrate reduced expression in breast cancers in Pakistan.
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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