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Ahmad R, Liaquat M, Sammi S, Al-Hawadi JS, Jahangir M, Mumtaz A, Khan I, Okla MK, Alaraidh IA, AbdElgawad H, Liu K, Harrison MT, Saud S, Hassan S, Nawaz T, Zhu M, Liu H, Adnan M, Sadiq A, Rahman TU, Asghari BH, Fahad S. Physicochemical and nutritional profiles of wild adlay ( Coix lacryma-jobi Linn) accessions by GC, FTIR, and spectrophotometer. Food Chem X 2024; 22:101418. [PMID: 38736980 PMCID: PMC11087951 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101418] [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: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Purpose of current study was to determine physicochemical, triglyceride composition, and functional groups of wild adlay accessions (brown, black, yellow, grey, green, off white, and purple) to find out its scope as cereal crop. Triglycerides, minerals and functional groups were determined through Gas chromatography, spectrophotometer and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometer respectively. Results revealed variation among bulk densities, specific densities, percent empty spaces, and corresponding grain counts per 10 g of sample are useful in distinguishing brown, black, yellow, grey, green, off white, and purple wild adlay accessions. Specific density and grain count per 10 g sample was significantly related. No statistical relationship exists among the pronounced physical characteristics. Brown adlay expressed the highest protein, fat, and fiber contents 15.82%, 4.76% and 2.37% respectively. Protein, fat, ash, and fiber percent contents were found comparable to cultivated adlay. Spectrophotometric analysis revealed macro elements including phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and sodium in the range 0.3% - 2.2% and micro elements boron, iron, copper, zinc, and manganese in the range 1.6 mg/kg - 20.8 mg/kg. Gas chromatography showed polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) constitute the primary fraction (39% ± 7.2) of wild adlay triglycerides. Linoleic and palmitic acids were present as prominent fatty acids, 43.5% ±1.4 and 26.3% ±1.4 respectively. Infra-red frequencies distinguished functional groups in narrow band and fingerprint region of protein in association with out of plane region leading to structural differences among adlay accessions. Comparison of major distinguishing vibrational frequencies among different flours indicated black adlay containing highest functional groups appeared promising for varietal development.
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- Rauf Ahmad
- Department of Food Sciences and Technology, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences and Technology, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences and Technology, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences and Technology, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Chak Shezad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences and Technology, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, 62521 Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Burnie 7250, Tasmania, Australia
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Burnie 7250, Tasmania, Australia
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong 276000, China
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education & Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, 25130, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology and Microbiology, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Ecology and Technology, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China
- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Plant Stress Biology, Xinxiang 453000, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, PR China
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- Department of Agriculture, The University of Swabi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Malakand, Chakdara 18000, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Hotel Management and Tourism, University of Swabi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology and Microbiology, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
- Department of Agronomy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 23200, Pakistan
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Antonik M, Sankar S, Shepherd J, Hassan S. The economic and resource burden of e-scooter-related orthopaedic injuries: A district general hospital's experience. Injury 2024; 55:111493. [PMID: 38508983 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111493] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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PURPOSE Electric scooters (e-scooters) are an increasingly popular method of transportation worldwide. However, there are concerns regarding their safety, specifically with regards to orthopaedic injuries. We aimed to investigate the overall burden and financial impact on orthopaedic services as a result of e-scooter-related orthopaedic injuries. METHODS We retrospectively identified all e-scooter-related injuries requiring orthopaedic admission or surgical intervention in a large District General Hospital in England over a 16-month period between September 2020 and December 2021. Injuries sustained, surgical management, inpatient stay and resources used were calculated. RESULTS Seventy-nine patients presented with orthopaedic injuries as a result of e-scooter transportation with a mean age of 30.1 years (SD 11.6), of which 62 were males and 17 were females. A total of 86 individual orthopaedic injuries were sustained, with fractures being the most common type of injury. Of these, 23 patients required 28 individual surgical procedures. The combined theatre and recovery time of these procedures was 5500 min, while isolated operating time was 2088 min. The total cost of theatre running time for these patients was estimated at £77,000. A total of 17 patients required hospital admission under Trauma and Orthopaedics, which accounted for total combined stay of 99 days with a mean length of stay of 5.8 days. CONCLUSION While there are potential environmental benefits to e-scooters, we demonstrate the risks of injury associated with their use and the associated increased burden to the healthcare system through additional emergency attendances, frequent outpatient clinic appointments, surgical procedures, and hospital inpatient admissions.
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- M Antonik
- Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Northampton General Hospital, UK
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- Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Northampton General Hospital, UK
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- Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK; University of Leicester, Leicester, UK; National Institute for Health and Care Research, Academic Clinical Fellowship Integrated Clinical Academic Training Pathway, UK.
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- Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Northampton General Hospital, UK
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Mehmood A, Naveed K, Liu K, Harrison MT, Saud S, Hassan S, Nawaz T, Dhara B, Dai DQ, Ali I, Adnan M, El-Kahtany K, Fahad S. Exogenous application of ascorbic acid improves physiological and productive traits of Nigella sativa. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28766. [PMID: 38576555 PMCID: PMC10990955 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28766] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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For thousands of years, plants have been utilized for medicinal purposes. For its naturally existing antibacterial properties, Nigella sativa is one of the most researched herbs. A study was conducted during rabi 2020-21 at The University of Haripur in order to evaluate the potential of ascorbic acid as plant growth enhancer. Two concentrations of ascorbic acid i-e 350 μm and 400 μm were sprayed along with control and water only spray on Nigella sativa crop. The study was arranged in RCBD two factor factorial arrangement. Factor A: ascorbic acid concentrations along with control and water spray, factor B: Growth stages (Stage1 = 40 days after sowing, Stage 2 = 80 DAS, Stage 3 = 120 DAS, Stage 4 = 40 + 80 DAS, Stage 5 = 40 + 120 DAS, Stage 6 = 80 + 120 DAS, Stage 7 = 40 + 80 + 120 DAS). Crop was sown in first week of November. Results reviled that chlorophyll b content, fixed oil content, 1000 seed weight, grain yield, Photosynthetic rate (μ mole m-2s-1), Transpiration rate (mmole m-2s-1), photosynthetic water use efficiency, Internal CO2 concentration (Ci) of leaf tissue and Stomatal conductance (mmole m-2s-1) were significantly affected by ascorbic acid concentrations and stage of application. Crop growth rate increased by 19.88% and 17.29%, chlorophyll b by 12.3% and 11.2%, fixed oil by 11.7% and 9%, grain yield by 10.29% and 9.8%, harvest index by 4% and 5.7% photosynthetic rate by 33%, 20% and stomatal conductance by 24.24% and 24.25 with application of ascorbic acid @ 350 μm, over control and water spray respectively. On the basis of these results it is concluded that application of ascorbic acid at the rate of 350 μm, followed by ascorbic acid at the rate of 400 μm significantly improves black cumin (Nigella sativa) yield and production. Hence it is recommended to apply ascorbic acid at the rate of 350 μm at 40 + 80+120 days after sowing of Nigella sativa crop for obtaining maximum results.
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- Abid Mehmood
- Center for Yunnan Plateau Biological Resources Protection and Utilization, Yunnan Engineering Research Center of Fruit Wine, College of Biological Resource and Food Engineering, Qujing Normal University, Qujing, Yunnan, China
- Department of Agronomy, The University of Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, The University of Haripur, Pakistan
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Burnie, 7250, Tasmania, Australia
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Burnie, 7250, Tasmania, Australia
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong, 276000, China
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education & Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, 25130, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology and Microbiology, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 57007, USA
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
- Department of Health Sciences, Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, Hebasham, NSW, Australia
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- Center for Yunnan Plateau Biological Resources Protection and Utilization, Yunnan Engineering Research Center of Fruit Wine, College of Biological Resource and Food Engineering, Qujing Normal University, Qujing, Yunnan, China
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- Centre for Plant Science and Biodiversity, University of Swat, Charbagh, 19120, Pakistan
- School of Life Sciences & Center of Novel Biomaterials, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Agriculture, The University of Swabi, Swabi, (23561), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agronomy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 23200, Pakistan
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Barnsley H, Uzoukwu S, Hassan S, Borri M. The use of low dose CT scouts for MR safety screening: A multi-reader evaluation. Radiography (Lond) 2024; 30:168-175. [PMID: 38035429 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2023.11.002] [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: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Plain film radiographs are recommended to assist in MRI safety screening of patients with unknown medical histories, especially in an emergency setting where patients might be unable to answer a safety questionnaire. This study assesses the performance of CT scout images, which have low radiation dose and are faster and easier to acquire compared to plain film radiographs, in finding and naming a range of head and body implants. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 40 CT Head and Neck (HN) scout images and 40 CT Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis (CAP) scout images was undertaken. A subset of these were chosen to include a range of common internal implants not identifiable externally to the patient. The images were assessed by three readers with varying levels of clinical experience in MRI who were asked to find and name any implants seen. RESULTS Collectively, all readers reached a sensitivity of 85 % in finding internal implants, regardless of their clinical experience or experience in reviewing CT images, and a minimum specificity of 95 %. Implants were correctly named in 74 % of the images presented. CONCLUSION CT scout images were able to reveal most of the implants included. However, clinical experience in reviewing the images enhances a reader's ability to identify the type of implant. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE In an emergency setting, imaging can be critical in the management of patients presenting with acute illnesses. In the unconscious or unresponsive patient, the use of CT scouts, where this is the only option available, could provide valuable MRI safety information prior to a scan, improving access to the MRI scan in a timely manner.
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- H Barnsley
- Neuroradiology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
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- Neuroradiology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK
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- Neuroradiology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK
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- Neuroradiology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
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Akbar J, Gul M, Jahangir M, Adnan M, Saud S, Hassan S, Nawaz T, Fahad S. Global Trends in Halal Food Standards: A Review. Foods 2023; 12:4200. [PMID: 38231601 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234200] [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: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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The demand for ethical foods is rising, with halal foods playing a significant role in this trend. However, halal standards vary globally, which can have substantial implications. Multiple Halal Certification Bodies (HCBs) can approve food products but they often prioritize national regulations over international alignment. To explore the similarities and differences in halal standards, we conducted a critical analysis of various standards, including Pakistan's halal standards, the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries, Majlis Ugama Islam Singapore, Majelis Ulama Indonesia, GCC Standardization Organization, Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia, ASEAN General Guideline, and the halal standards of Thailand, Iran, and Brunei, through a literature survey. While some commonalities exist, differences stemming from various Islamic schools of thought pose challenges for regulators, consumers, and food producers. Controversial issues include stunning, slaughtering, aquatic animals, insects, and labeling requirements. For example, all standards except the GSO allow non-Muslim slaughterers, and stunning is permitted in all standards except those of Pakistan. These disparities underscore the need for standardization and harmonization in the halal food industry to meet the growing demand for ethical foods.
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- Junaid Akbar
- Department of Islamic & Religious Studies, The University of Haripur, Haripur 22620, Pakistan
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- Department of Islamic Studies, Women University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science Technology, The University of Haripur, Haripur 22620, Pakistan
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- College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, China
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology/Microbiology, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
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- Department of Agronomy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, Lebanon
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Khan FU, Khan AA, Qu Y, Zhang Q, Adnan M, Fahad S, Gul F, Ismail M, Saud S, Hassan S, Xu X. Enhancing wheat production and quality in alkaline soil: a study on the effectiveness of foliar and soil applied zinc. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16179. [PMID: 37941932 PMCID: PMC10629380 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16179] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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Cultivation of high-yield varieties and unbalanced fertilization have induced micronutrient deficiency in soils worldwide. Zinc (Zn) is an essential nutrient for plant growth and its deficiency is most common in alkaline and calcareous soils. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of Zn applied either alone or in combination with foliar application on the quality and production of wheat grown in alkaline soils. Zn was applied in the form of zinc sulfate (ZnSo4) to the soil and as a foliar spray during the sowing and tillering stages, respectively. Results showed that Zn fertilization of wheat, irrespective of modes of application, significantly increased grain and biological yield, grain per spike, and 1,000 grains weight over control; however, its effect was more noticeable when applied as 7.5 kg ha-1 of soil Zn combined with foliar Zn at 2.5 kg ha-1. Zn application significantly increased the grain protein content from 9.40% in the control to a maximum of 11.83% at soil Zn of 10 kg ha-1. Similarly, Zn application improved Zn, phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) concentrations in wheat grains. Moreover, correlation analysis showed that the grain Zn concentration was positively correlated with the grain P concentration. The correlation between P concentration in wheat grains and 1,000 grain weight was not significant. A total of 1,000 grains weight was positively correlated with tillers per plant, grain yield, and biological yield. There were positive correlations between protein content, biological yield, grain yield, and tillers per plant. Therefore, soil-applied Zn + foliar application in alkaline soils with limited Zn availability is crucial for improving wheat yield and grain quality.
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- Farhat Ullah Khan
- Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan
- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Department of Horticulture, University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi, China
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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Afridi GM, Ullah N, Ullah S, Nafees M, Khan A, Shahzad R, Jawad R, Adnan M, Liu K, Harrison MT, Saud S, Hassan S, Saleem MH, Shahwar D, Nawaz T, El-Kahtany K, Fahad S. Corrigendum to " Modulation of salt stress through application of citrate capped silver nanoparticles and indole acetic acid in maize" [Plant Physiol. Biochem. 201 (2023) 107914]. Plant Physiol Biochem 2023; 203:107985. [PMID: 37689490 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107985] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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- Ghulam Mustafa Afridi
- Plant Physiology Lab., Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan.
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- Plant Physiology Lab., Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan.
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- Plant Physiology Lab., Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan.
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- Plant Physiology Lab., Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 22620, Pakistan.
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- Department of Horticulture, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 22620, Pakistan.
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- Department of Horticulture, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, 32260, Pakistan.
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Pakistan.
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Burnie, 7250, Tasmania, Australia
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Burnie, 7250, Tasmania, Australia
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong, 276000, China.
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education & Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, 25130, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Office of Academic Research, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar.
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES), The University of Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Biology/Microbiology, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 57006, USA.
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- Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Department of Agronomy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 23200, Pakistan.
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Hassan S, Dritsas S, O'Dwyer ST, Aziz O, Sutton P, Wang X, Fish R. Open versus Closed technique for administration of heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC): Morbidity and Mortality outcomes from a high-volume centre. Eur J Surg Oncol 2023; 49:106924. [PMID: 37179147 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.04.023] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is an established treatment in selected patients with peritoneal metastases, delivered in the UK in specialist centres. HIPEC can be administered via the open coliseum technique as first described by Sugarbaker (O-HIPEC) or using a closed technique (C-HIPEC). Data comparing the safety and outcomes of these different approaches is limited. This study aims to compare morbidity and mortality rates of O-HIPEC and C-HIPEC following CRS for peritoneal metastases from colorectal cancer and appendiceal tumours. METHODS Consecutive patients undergoing CRS with open (05/2019-04/2020) and closed (05/2020-04/2021) HIPEC were identified from a prospectively maintained database. Baseline data including primary pathology, HIPEC agent and major operative procedures were analysed using Chi-squared and Fishers exact tests to ensure comparability of groups. Primary outcomes were 30- and 60-day postoperative mortality and morbidity (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, CTCAE). Secondary outcomes were length of critical care and overall hospital stay. In addition, morbidity and mortality were compared between HIPEC agents (mitomycin and oxaliplatin/5-fluorouracil). RESULTS 99 patients (39.3%) and 153 patients (60.7%) underwent O-HIPEC, C-HIPEC respectively. Groups were well matched for baseline demographics, pathology, and HIPEC agent. In the O-HIPEC and C-HIPEC groups respectively, the incidence of 60-day complications (CTCAE 1-4) was 40.4% vs 39.3% (chi squared 0.94) and severe complications (CTCAE 3-4) 14% vs 13% (Fisher's exact p = 1) There was no perioperative mortality but one death in each group within the follow up period. There was no difference in morbidity or mortality between those receiving mitomycin or oxaliplatin. CONCLUSION Closed administration of HIPEC is safe with no difference in post-operative morbidity or mortality compared to open HIPEC administration. Differences in longer term oncological outcomes including overall survival and disease-free survival between open and closed HIPEC techniques are yet to be determined.
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- S Hassan
- Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre, The Christie NHS FT, Manchester, UK
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- Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre, The Christie NHS FT, Manchester, UK
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- Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre, The Christie NHS FT, Manchester, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, UK
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- Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre, The Christie NHS FT, Manchester, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, UK
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- Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre, The Christie NHS FT, Manchester, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, UK
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- Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre, The Christie NHS FT, Manchester, UK
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- Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre, The Christie NHS FT, Manchester, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, UK.
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Afridi GM, Ullah N, Ullah S, Nafees M, Khan A, Shahzad R, Jawad R, Adnan M, Liu K, Harrison MT, Saud S, Hassan S, Saleem MH, Shahwar D, Nawaz T, El-Kahtany K, Fahad S. Modulation of salt stress through application of citrate capped silver nanoparticles and indole acetic acid in maize. Plant Physiol Biochem 2023; 201:107914. [PMID: 37515893 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107914] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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The present study was conducted to determine the effect of indole acetic acid (IAA) and Citrate Capped Silver Nanoparticles (Cit-AgNPs) on various attributes of maize under induced salinity stress. Seeds of the said variety were collected from Cereal Crop Research Institute (CCRI) Pirsabaq, Nowshera, sterilized and sown in earthen pots filled with 2 kg silt and soil (1:2) in triplicates in the green house of the Botany Department, University of Peshawar. Nanoparticles were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) and Differential thermal analysis (DTA). Results of SEM revealed spherical morphology of Cit-AgNPs while EDX showed various elemental composition. TGA showed dominant weight loss up to 300 °C while the DTA showed major exothermic peaks at 420 °C. High Salinity concentration (80 mM) imposed significant detrimental impacts by reducing the agronomic attributes, photosynthetic pigments, osmolytes and antioxidant enzymes, which was remarkably ameliorated by the foliar application of Cit-AgNPs and IAA. Agronomic attributes including leaf, root and shoot fresh and dry weight was improved by 52-74%, 43-69% and 36-79% in individual as well as combined treatments of IAA and NPs. Photosynthetic pigments were amplified by 35-63%, total osmolytes were augmented by 39-68% and antioxidant enzymes including SOD and POD were boosted by 42-57% and 37-62% respectively, in combined as well as individual application. Conclusively, Cit-AgNPs are considered as salt mitigating entities that enhance the tolerance level of crop plants along with IAA, which may be beneficial for the plants growing in saline stressed environment.
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- Ghulam Mustafa Afridi
- Plant Physiology Lab., Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan.
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- Plant Physiology Lab., Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan.
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- Plant Physiology Lab., Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan.
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- Plant Physiology Lab., Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 22620, Pakistan.
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- Department of Horticulture, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 22620, Pakistan.
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- Department of Horticulture, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, 32260, Pakistan.
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Pakistan.
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Burnie, 7250, Tasmania, Australia
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Burnie, 7250, Tasmania, Australia
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong, 276000, China.
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education & Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, 25130, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Office of Academic Research, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar.
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES), The University of Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Biology/Microbiology, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 57006, USA.
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- Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Department of Agronomy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 23200, Pakistan.
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Hassan S, Paudyal N, Emaan A, Ibrahim S. Monkeypox Virus: A comprehensive narrative review. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2023; 21:86-93. [PMID: 37800433] [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: 10/07/2023]
Abstract
Monkeypox virus, now known as Mpox virus is a large, enveloped, double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) virus belonging to the Orthopox viridae genus of the Poxviridae family. Though, Mpox, have earlier been endemic to only African countries, the 2022 outbreak has shown its rapid spread throughout the world. The May 2022 outbreak have shown primarily human to human transmission in contrast to animal to human transmission that had been seen previously. Recent data also suggest a possibility of a pre symptomatic spread. After an incubation period of 9 days, patients with Mpox can present with a prodrome of symptoms followed by a rash. If untreated, severe complications develop in the high-risk groups especially children and pregnant woman. Such groups of people will benefit from antiviral treatments. The current approach to prevent against it is pre-exposure and post exposure prophylaxis with vaccines. The vaccines that have been approved by Food and Drug Administration to date is ACAM2000 and JYNNEOS. Several diagnostic methods exist, among which polymerase chain reaction has proven to be the most specific and sensitive. In this review, we will discuss its epidemiology, the clinical manifestations, diagnostic modalities, complications, treatment approaches and preventive measures.
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- S Hassan
- Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kanchanbari, Morang, Biratnagar
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- Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kanchanbari, Morang, Biratnagar
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- Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kanchanbari, Morang, Biratnagar
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- Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kanchanbari, Morang, Biratnagar
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Hassan S, Naeem M, Nasir MF, Riaz P, Khan MN, Atiq I. Molecular based identification and phylogenetic relationship by using cytochrome b gene of Pangasius pangasius. BRAZ J BIOL 2022; 84:e268001. [PMID: 36541960 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.268001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Molecular appraoch for identification of unknown species by using Cytochrome b gene is an effective and reliable as compared with morphological based identification. For DNA barcoding universal molecular genes were used to identify the species. Cytochrome b is a specific gene used for identification purpose. DNA barcoding is a reliable and effective method compared to the different traditional morphological methods of specie identification. So,in the present study which was conducted to identify the species, a total of 50 fish samples were collected from five different sites. DNA was extracted by using the Phenol Chloroform method from muscle tissue. Five sequences were sequenced (one from each site), analyzed, and identified specific species as Pangasius pangasius. Identified sequences were variable in length from 369 bp (Site 1), 364 bp (Site 2), 364 bp (Site 3), 352 bp (Site 4), and 334 bp (Site 5). Identity matches on the NCBI database confirmed the specific specie as P. pangasius. A distancing tree was drawn to show maximum likelihood among the same and different species. Yet, in many cases fishes on diverse development stages are difficult to identify by morphological characters. DNA-based identification methods offer an analytically powerful addition or even an alternative tool for species identification and phylogenetic study. This work intends to provide an updated and extensive overview on the DNA based methods for fish species identification by using Cytochrome b gene as targeted markers for identification purpose.
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- S Hassan
- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Institute of Zoology, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Institute of Zoology, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
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- University of Education, Department of Zoology, Division of Science & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Bahauddin Zakariya University, Institute of Zoology, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
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- University of Jhang, Department of Zoology, Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Department of Zoology, Punjab, Pakistan
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Boshari T, Hassan S, Hussain K, Billett J, Garry S, Weil L. Development of a refugee health assessment toolkit for specific populations to support primary care. Eur J Public Health 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac131.243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Issue/problem
The United Kingdom (UK) hosts c.136,000 refugees and last year received the most asylum applications in two decades. Despite this, expertise in migrant health is not widespread in general practice, with few comprehensive toolkits available to support crucial initial health assessments of new arrivals.
Description of the problem
A large influx of Afghan refugees entered the UK in autumn 2021. In London, primary care practitioners quickly identified a lack of readily accessible, comprehensive guidance to support them in conducting health assessments for arrivals with a complex range of needs. This was compounded by many in primary care having little or no experience of migrant health.
Results
To address this gap in advice on conducting initial health assessments, a bespoke toolkit was created. The toolkit consolidated advice from a range of partners and resources: the UK Afghan migrant health guide, clinicians with humanitarian experience, front-line practitioners, Doctors of the World, and those leading on the health and public health response. The toolkit ensured greater consistency in the nature and content of assessments, considered not only primary needs but also broader wellbeing, and was responsive to both anticipated and known health priorities.
Lessons
The initial health assessment toolkit for Afghan migrants was well received by frontline staff and has implications for international practice in other areas providing similar health support. The toolkit and associated supporting information has formed a template that can be rapidly adapted to suit emerging needs, as has been done for new arrivals from Ukraine. This work has fed into best practice by the UK National Asylum Steering Group and is to be a case study for a WHO project on country-specific health assessments.
Key messages
• The toolkit is a proof of concept for partnership working towards holistic initial health assessments of new migrants in primary care, bringing together best evidence and pragmatic practice.
• This work has implications for other countries experiencing similar trends in migration and providing health support to an increasing number of new refugees.
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- T Boshari
- Public Health, London Borough of Newham , London, UK
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- London Operations Team, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities , London, UK
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- London Operations Team, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities , London, UK
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- London Operations Team, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities , London, UK
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- Public Health, London Borough of Southwark , London, UK
- Association of Directors of Public Health Asylum Seekers and Refugees, , London, UK
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- London Operations Team, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities , London, UK
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Abdul Haris P, Brazil L, Blythe K, Chia K, Hassan S, Loganathan T, Smith D, Swampillai A, Al-Salihi O. P11.30.A Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) for brain metastases in breast cancer: An evaluation of outcomes at a UK tertiary centre. Neuro Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noac174.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Brain metastases (BM) occur in approximately 10-30% of patients with breast cancer (BC). Patients with advanced breast cancer are living longer, and the incidence of BM are increasing. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) has emerged as a strategy to treat BM. We evaluated the outcomes and potential prognostic factors of patients with BM treated with SRS.
Material and Methods
Retrospective review of patients treated with linac-based SRS for BM from BC in a single tertiary centre between August 2017-September 2021. Overall survival (OS), intracranial progression-free survival (IPFS), and prognostic factors were evaluated using Kaplan-Meier analysis, log-rank test, and Cox proportional-hazards model.
Results
76 patients were included in the analysis. Out of these, 56 had first-line local treatment with SRS, either as primary (n=34) or adjuvant to surgery (n=22). Median age was 58 years old (range 37-86), and 88% had PS 0/1. One-year survival rate was 56%.
Median OS and IPFS from SRS was 16 months (95% CI 8-24) and 7 months (95% CI 2-12), respectively. However, there were significant differences in OS (p<0.001) and IPFS (p=0.001) based on molecular subtypes. Patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) (n=14) had median OS of 7 months (95% CI 2-12), ER+/HER2- (n=22) median OS of 22 months, ER-/HER2+ (n=8) median OS of 4 months (95% CI 0-9), and ER+/HER2+ (n=11) median OS of 36 months. Similar trend was seen with IPFS.
Patients with progressive extracranial disease compared to stable disease had shorter median OS (4 months vs 23 months, HR 2.4, p=0.01) and median IPFS (4 months vs 13 months, HR 2, p=0.03). Age ≥65 years was associated with shorter median OS (4 vs 23 months, HR 2.3, p=0.02). Patients with ≥4 brain metastases had shorter IPFS (4 months vs 11 months, HR 2.4, p=0.012), but no significant difference in OS. Volume of metastases did not affect outcome in this series.
30% of patients progressed intracranially after first-line SRS. 94 % had out-of-field recurrences, and 6% in-field recurrences. 59% had further SRS, 12 % WBRT, 6% surgery, and 23% had no further local treatment.
26 patients had second-line local treatment with SRS after first-line SRS (n=9), WBRT (n=9), or surgery +/- WBRT (n=8). There were no significant differences in outcome based on the modality of first-line local treatment.
Conclusion
SRS is an effective treatment for BM from BC. There were significant differences in survival based on age, molecular subtypes, and extracranial disease status.
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- P Abdul Haris
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust , London , United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust , London , United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust , London , United Kingdom
- Department of Medical Physics, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust , London , United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust , London , United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust , London , United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust , London , United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust , London , United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust , London , United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust , London , United Kingdom
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Shah S, Li X, Jiang Z, Fahad S, Hassan S. Exploration of the phytohormone regulation of energy storage compound accumulation in microalgae. Food Energy Secur 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/fes3.418] [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: 11/08/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Saud Shah
- College of Life Science, Linyi University Linyi City Shandong China
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University Linyi City Shandong China
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University Linyi City Shandong China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresource College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University Haikou Hainan China
- Department of Agronomy University of Haripur Haripur Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture Extenstion The University of Agriculture Peshawar Haripur Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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Alam H, Zamin M, Adnan M, Ahmad N, Nawaz T, Saud S, Basir A, Liu K, Harrison MT, Hassan S, Alharby HF, Alzahrani YM, Alghamdi SA, Majrashi A, Alharbi BM, Alabdallah NM, Fahad S. Evaluating the resistance mechanism of Atriplex leucoclada (Orache) to salt and water stress; A potential crop for biosaline agriculture. Front Plant Sci 2022; 13:948736. [PMID: 35979075 PMCID: PMC9377539 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.948736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The development of food and forage crops that flourish under saline conditions may be a prospective avenue for mitigating the impacts of climate change, both allowing biomass production under conditions of water-deficit and potentially expanding land-use to hitherto non-arable zones. Here, we examine responses of the native halophytic shrub Atriplex leucoclada to salt and drought stress using a factorial design, with four levels of salinity and four drought intensities under the arid conditions. A. leucoclada plants exhibited morphological and physiological adaptation to salt and water stress which had little effect on survival or growth. Under low salinity stress, water stress decreased the root length of A. leucoclada; in contrast, under highly saline conditions root length increased. Plant tissue total nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content decreased with increasing water stress under low salinity. As salt stress increased, detrimental effects of water deficit diminished. We found that both salt and water stress had increased Na+ and Cl- uptake, with both stresses having an additive and beneficial role in increasing ABA and proline content. We conclude that A. leucoclada accumulates high salt concentrations in its cellular vacuoles as a salinity resistance mechanism; this salt accumulation then becomes conducive to mitigation of water stress. Application of these mechanisms to other crops may improve tolerance and producitivity under salt and water stress, potentially improving food security.
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- Hasnain Alam
- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology, Bannu, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi, China
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Burnie, TAS, Australia
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Burnie, TAS, Australia
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education & Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology,, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresource, College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Department of Agronomy, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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Mohd Yasin N, Abdul Hamid FS, Hassan S, Mat Yusoff Y, Mohd Sahid EN, Esa E. An insight of -50 (G>A) mutation in the direct repeat element of the β-globin gene: From Malaysian perspective. Malays J Pathol 2022; 44:301-302. [PMID: 36043595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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No abstract available.
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- N Mohd Yasin
- Institute for Medical Research, Cancer Research Centre, Haematology Unit, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Institute for Medical Research, Cancer Research Centre, Haematology Unit, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Medical Research, Cancer Research Centre, Haematology Unit, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Medical Research, Cancer Research Centre, Haematology Unit, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Medical Research, Cancer Research Centre, Haematology Unit, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Medical Research, Cancer Research Centre, Haematology Unit, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Saud S, Wang D, Fahad S, Alharby HF, Bamagoos AA, Mjrashi A, Alabdallah NM, AlZahrani SS, AbdElgawad H, Adnan M, Sayyed RZ, Ali S, Hassan S. Comprehensive Impacts of Climate Change on Rice Production and Adaptive Strategies in China. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:926059. [PMID: 35875578 PMCID: PMC9300054 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.926059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The rice production system is one of the most climate change sensitive agro-ecosystems. This paper reviews the effects of current and future climate change on rice production in China. In recent decades, thermal resources have increased during the rice growing season, while solar radiation resources have decreased, and precipitation heterogeneity has increased. The increasing frequency of high-temperature stress, heavy rainfall, drought, and flood disasters may reduce the utilization efficiency of hydrothermal resources. Climate change, thus far, has resulted in a significant northward shift in the potential planting boundaries of single- and double-cropping rice production systems, which negatively affects the growth duration of single-, early-, and late-cropping rice. Studies based on statistical and process-based crop models show that climate change has affected rice production in China. The effects of climate change on the yield of single rice (SR), early rice (ER), and late rice (LR) were significant; however, the results of different methods and different rice growing areas were different to some extent. The trend of a longer growth period and higher yield of rice reflects the ability of China’s rice production system to adapt to climate change by adjusting planting regionalization and improving varieties and cultivation techniques. The results of the impact assessment under different climate scenarios indicated that the rice growth period would shorten and yield would decrease in the future. This means that climate change will seriously affect China’s rice production and food security. Further research requires a deeper understanding of abiotic stress physiology and its integration into ecophysiological models to reduce the uncertainty of impact assessment and expand the systematicness of impact assessment.
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- Shah Saud
- College of Life Sciences, Linyi University, Linyi, China
- *Correspondence: Shah Saud,
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- College of Life Sciences, Linyi University, Linyi, China
- Depeng Wang,
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- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresource, College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Department of Agronomy, University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
- Shah Fahad,
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Agriculture, The University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, PSGVP Mandal’s S. I. Patil Arts, G. B. Patel Science and S. T. K. V. Sangh Commerce College, Shahada, India
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Alam H, Zamin M, Adnan M, Shah AN, Alharby HF, Bamagoos AA, Alabdallah NM, Alzahrani SS, Alharbi BM, Saud S, Hassan S, Fahad S. Exploring Suitability of Salsola imbricata (Fetid Saltwort) for Salinity and Drought Conditions: A Step Toward Sustainable Landscaping Under Changing Climate. Front Plant Sci 2022; 13:900210. [PMID: 35755706 PMCID: PMC9213750 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.900210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In context of the climate change, major abiotic stresses faced by plants include salt stress and drought stress. Though, plants have similar physiological mechanisms to cope with these salt and drought stresses. The physiological and biochemical response of native plants to the combined application of salinity and drought stresses are still not well-understood. Thus, to investigate the combined effect of salinity and drought stresses, an experiment was conducted on Salsola imbricata with four levels of salinity and four drought intensities under the arid climatic conditions. The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design with a split-plot arrangement replicated three times. S. imbricata had been found resistant to different levels of individual and combined salt and drought stresses. S. imbricata survived till the end of the experiment. Salt and water stress did not show any significant effects on shoot weight, shoot length, and root length. The drought stress affected the photosynthetic rate, ion uptake and leaf water potential. However, salt stress helped to counter this effect of drought stress. Thus, drought stress did not affect plant growth, photosynthesis rate, and ion uptake when combined with salt stress. Increased Na+ and Cl- uptake under the salt stress helped in osmotic adjustment. Therefore, the leaf water potential (LWP) decreased with increasing the salt stress from 5 dSm-1 until 15 dSm-1 and increased again at 20 dSm-1. At lower salt stress, ABA and proline content declined with increasing the drought stress. However, at higher salt stress, ABA content increased with increasing the drought stress. In conclusion, the salt stress had been found to have a protective role to drought stress for S. imbricata. S. imbricata utilized inorganic ion for osmotic adjustment at lower salinity stress but also accumulate the organic solutes to balance the osmotic pressure of the ions in the vacuole under combined stress conditions. Due to the physical lush green appearance and less maintenance requirements, S. imbricata can be recommended as a native substitute in landscaping under the salt and drought stresses conditions.
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- Hasnain Alam
- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi, China
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresource, College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Department of Agronomy, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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Batcho AA, Jabbar B, Sarwar MB, Rashid B, Hassan S, Husnain T. Transient Expression Analysis of Agave sisalana Heat Shock Protein Gene (AsHSP70) in Model Species (Nicotiana benthamiana) under Heat Stress. BIOL BULL+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1062359022030037] [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: 11/23/2022]
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Nweke UC, Hassan S, Meenakshi J. POS1458 HOW EASY IS IT FOR PATIENTS TO READ AND UNDERSTAND AVAILABLE PATIENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR LUPUS? Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.3848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundHealth Literacy (HL) informs health behaviors such as follow-up with health care providers & management plans. Poor HL is linked to poor health outcomes & healthcare disparity. In addition to personal HL, health care providers/systems & Organizations can also empower patients by developing & providing educational resources that foster HL & support a patient’s understanding of their health condition (organizational HL). Patient educational handouts are frequently provided after a physician visit to supplement instructions/education & are often obtained from online resources accessible to both physicians & patients.Lupus, a multisystem disease, preferentially effects people of color, a group at higher risk of health disparities, & poor HL. It is paramount for lupus patients to understand their disease & management to optimize health outcomes & reduce health disparities. The provision of easy to read & comprehend patient educational resources are one way to address this need.ObjectivesThe Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the readability of patient educational material to be at eight-grade level, while the National Institute of Health (NIH) & the American Medical Association (AMA) recommend a level no higher than sixth-grade. The Readability & Comprehension (RC) of commonly available lupus-related patient educational materials are not known & may offer an opportunity to improve patient care & outcomes.MethodsWe searched for the RC of Lupus-related patient educational materials, available at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) & Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) websites. These reputable national organizations are at the forefront of Lupus education & research. RC were evaluated using the following measures: Flesch Kincaid Readability Ease (FKRE), Flesch Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL), Gunning Fog Score (GFS), Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) Index, Coleman Liau Index (CLI) & Automated Readability Index (ARI).FKRE score is a widely used measure of readability with scores ranging from 0-100 & higher scores denoting greater reading ease (Goal is >60). FKGL represents the U.S. school grade needed to comprehend the text (Target is 7th grade). GFS estimates the years of formal education required to understand the text on the first reading (Goal is 7-8). SMOG index estimates the years of education needed to comprehend written materials. CLI is used to assess the U.S. grade level necessary to comprehend text material. The ARI assesses how easy a text material is to learn & estimates the U.S. grade level necessary to comprehend a passage.Descriptives for RC were obtained & compared using t test between the two sources.ResultsThere were 12 patient educational pamphlets on Lupus available (4 from ACR & 8 from LFA). Mean (SD) FKRE & FKGL were 52.73 (11.44) & 10.46 (2.14) respectively (Table 1). Mean GFS & CLI exceeded 12, while mean ARI was 18.Table 1.Reading & Comprehension of Patient Educational Materials on LupusRC Test (Values are Mean (SD))AllACRLFAPFlesch Kincaid Reading Ease52.7347.1855.500.25(11.44)(4.93)(13.00)Flesch Kincaid Grade Level10.4610.7310.330.78(2.14)(0.64)(2.64)Gunning Fog Score12.1912.6511.960.41(1.78)(0.31)(2.19)SMOG Index8.949.68.610.27(1.41)(0.67)(1.60)Coleman Liau Index13.5114.6512.940.18(2.04)(1.34)(2.15)Automated Readability Index18.0211.121.470.49(23.13)(1.45)(28.27)There were no significant differences in the RC scores among patient educational materials from the ACR or LFA.ConclusionPatient educational materials on Lupus, available at the ACR & LFA websites, are not easy to read or comprehend, using standardized RC metrics. Additionally, they are not aligned with recommended reading levels suggested by leading organizations (CDC, NIH or AMA). Patient’s understanding is critical in a complex disease like lupus to optimize health outcomes.Revision of patient lupus educational resources at these websites, to target 6-7th grade RC metrics, is recommended & could be overseen by the development of a new taskforce.Disclosure of InterestsNone declared
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Hassan S, Jameson M, Batumalai V, Crawford D, Moutrie Z, Hogan L, Loo C, Picton M, Pagulayan C, Jelen U, Alvares S, Heinke M, Sampaio S, Simon K, Twentyman T, Dwivedi N, de Leon J. PO-1374 Feasibility of magnetic resonance-guided adaptive post-prostatectomy radiotherapy. Radiother Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(22)03338-2] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Irfan M, Dawar K, Fahad S, Mehmood I, Alamri S, Siddiqui MH, Saud S, Khattak JZK, Ali S, Hassan S, Nawaz T, Hammad HM, Banout J, Nasim W. Exploring the potential effect of Achnatherum splendens L.-derived biochar treated with phosphoric acid on bioavailability of cadmium and wheat growth in contaminated soil. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:37676-37684. [PMID: 35066844 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17950-0] [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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Biochar remediation efficiency could be enhanced through numerous treatments such as acids treatment. Still, there has little work done on H3PO4-treated biochar particularly biochar derived from Achnatherum splendens L. feedstock. Therefore, the present study has been conducted to further explore the potential effect of A. splendens L.-derived biochar treated with H3PO4 on bioavailability of Cd and wheat growth in Cd contaminated soil. Phosphoric acid and untreated biochar each applied at the rate of 1% and 2% to Cd contaminated/spiked soil in pots and having one contaminated/spiked control without biochars amendment. The results show that 2% phosphoric acid-treated biochar has the most significant increase in plant height, shoot dry weight, and grain yield of wheat as compared to contaminated control. As compared to contaminated control, maximum improvement in total chlorophyll contents, photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate, and stomatal conductance occurred with 2% phosphoric acid-treated biochar. The 2% phosphoric acid-treated biochar also declined bioavailable Cd in soil by 53%, and its accumulation in shoot and grain by 65% and 90%, respectively, compared to contaminated control. Overall, phosphoric acid-treated biochar most effectively immobilized Cd in soil and reducing its uptake and translocation to grains. Therefore, A. splendens L.-derived biochar treated with phosphoric acid could be successfully utilized for remediation of contaminated soil.
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Science, the University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Science, the University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresource, College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, Hainan, China.
- Department of Agronomy, The University of Haripur, Haripur, 22620, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- Department of Plant Nutrition, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 2455, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 2455, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi, China.
- Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Amir Muhammad Khan Campus Mardan, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education & Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, 25130, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences and Technology, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan, 66000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agronomy, University College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, IUB, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Dearnaley D, Hinder V, Hijab A, Horan G, Srihari N, Rich P, Houston G, Henry A, Gibbs S, Venkitaraman R, Cruickshank C, Hassan S, Mason M, Pedley I, Payne H, Brock S, Wade R, Robinson A, Din O, Lees K, Murray J, Parker C, Griffin C, Sohaib A, Hall E. OC-0105 PROMPTS RCT of screening MRI for spinal cord compression in prostate cancer (ISRCTN74112318). Radiother Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(22)02481-1] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Ahmad N, Hussain SM, Azam SM, Shahzad MM, Noureen A, Yaqoob R, Lateef M, Yawer A, Riaz D, Usman A, Faizan M, Hassan S, Ishtiaq A, Riaz P, Ali A, Amin F, Imran M, Kausar R, Ahmed M, Bashir W, Adnan M, Siddique A, Farooq M, Ahmad S. Effects of Se nanoparticles supplementation on growth performance, hematological parameters and nutrient digestibility of Labeo rohita fingerling fed sunflower meal based diet. BRAZ J BIOL 2022; 84:e253555. [PMID: 35019098 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.253555] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study is to assess the effects of selenium nanoparticles on the growth, hematology and nutrients digestibility of Labeorohita fingerlings. Fingerlings were fed with seven isocaloric sunflower meal-based diet supplemented with different concentrations of nanoparticles naming T1 to T7 (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 mg/kg), with 5% wet body weight while chromic oxide was used as an indigestible marker. After experimentation for 90 days T3 treated group (1mg/kg -1Se-nano level) showed the best result in hematological parameters (WBC's 7.97 ×103mm-3, RBC's 2.98 ×106 mm-3 and Platelet count 67), nutrient digestibility (crude protein: 74%, ether extract: 76%, gross energy: 70%) and growth performance (weight gain 13.24 g, weight gain% 198, feed conversion ratio 1.5, survival rate 100%) as compared to the other treatment groups. Specific growth rates were found significantly higher in T5 than in other groups. The present study indicated positive effect of 1 mg/kg Se-nanoparticles on growth advancement, hematological parameters, and nutrients digestibility of L. rohita fingerlings.
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- N Ahmad
- University of Jhang, Department of Zoology, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Government College University, Department of Zoology, Fish Nutrition Lab, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- University of Education Lahore, Division of Science and Technology, Department of Zoology, Punjab, Pakistan
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- University of Education Lahore, Division of Science and Technology, Department of Zoology, Punjab, Pakistan
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- The University of Lahore, Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology - IMBB, Department of Zoology, Lahore,Pakistan
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- University of Education Lahore, Division of Science and Technology, Department of Zoology, Punjab, Pakistan
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- University of Education Lahore, Division of Science and Technology, Department of Zoology, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Racetox, Masaryk University, Faculty of Science, Kamenice, Brno Czech Republic
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- University of Education Lahore, Division of Science and Technology, Department of Zoology, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Government College University, Department of Chemistry, Faisalabad, Pakistan Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- University of Agriculture, Department of Zoology, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pure & Applied Biology Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pure & Applied Biology Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pure & Applied Biology Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pure & Applied Biology Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Punjab, Department of Zoology, Lahore,Pakistan
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- BahuddinZakariya University Multan, Department of Statistics, Punjab, Pakistan
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- University of Baluchistan, Department of Zoology, Quetta, Pakistan
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Management Sciences, Vehari Campus, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Graduate Taleem-ul-Islam College Chenab Nagar, Chiniot, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Lahore College for Women University Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pure & Applied Biology Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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Elsayed SA, Hassan S, Hakam M, Mekhemer S, Mobarak F. Effect of two fascial incision options for access to the temporomandibular joint on facial nerve function: objective investigation. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 51:933-941. [PMID: 34972618 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.12.010] [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: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This study was performed to compare the effects on facial nerve (FN) function of the deep supra-temporalis muscle subfascial approach (DSFA) and traditional fascial approach (TFA) for access to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), via qualitative and quantitative evaluations. Thirty patients requiring open TMJ surgery were randomly allocated to one of two groups: group A patients underwent the DSFA approach, while group B patients underwent the TFA approach. The TMJ was accessed via modified endaural incision with temporal extension. Clinical examinations, FN conduction tests, and electromyography (EMG) of the frontalis and orbicularis oculi muscles were used to assess FN function. A FN function deficit was noted in 50% of the whole sample population immediately after surgery, with no statistically significant difference between the groups (P = 0.082). Overall, 37.5% of the total study population experienced temporary loss of frontalis muscle activity, while zygomatic nerve injury was seen only in 25% of group A. Within 2-6 months, normal function returned in both groups. Nerve conduction studies showed no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of nerve amplitude or latency after surgery. However, EMG of orbicularis oculi activity showed a significant difference between the groups after 6 months (P = 0.010). The results suggest that the traditional dissection approach is more protective of the FN, especially the zygomatic branch, than the deeper dissection technique.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University for Girls, Cairo, Egypt; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Taibah University Dental College and Hospital, Almadinah Almunawwarah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University for Girls, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Paletta A, Hassan S, Nicali A. Rimozione di un calcolo del dotto di Wharton con sialodocoplastica. Dental Cadmos 2021. [DOI: 10.19256/d.cadmos.2021.36] [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: 11/20/2022]
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Javaid A, Monlezun D, Iliescu G, Palaskas N, Kim P, Hassan S, Lopez-Mattei J, Cilingiroglu M, Marmagiolis K, Iliescu C. Trends in hospitalized patients with cancer and stress cardiomyopathy. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2875] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction
Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer remain the top two causes of death worldwide, novel therapeutics have resulted in a decreased mortality rate in both groups. Accordingly, there has been a heightened awareness of patients with cancer experiencing stress cardiomyopathy (SC). In patients with cancer, the emotional stress of the diagnosis of cancer is compounded by the physical stress of treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy. Previous studies have shown that SC in patients with cancer is associated with higher odds of in-hospital mortality when compared to patients with SC alone. No studies have examined the differences between patients with active cancer and SC compared to patients with active cancer without SC.
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To explore the unique impact that a diagnosis of SC has on patients with specific types of cancer, so that clinicians may recognize these phenomena and reduce morbidity associated with this disease.
Methods
We queried the 2016 United States National Inpatient Sample, which is the largest publicly available all-payer inpatient healthcare database, to identify demographic characteristics and outcomes in patients with active cancer and SC.
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Of 30,195,722 adult hospitalized patients, 4,719,591 (15.63%) had active cancer of whom 568,239 (12.04%) had SC. Among patients with active cancer, patients with SC versus those without SC were significantly more likely to have the following characteristics: female sex, white race, commercial insurance, hypertension, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and coagulation disorder (p<0.003 for all variables). The five most common primary malignancies in patients with SC were breast (13.4%), lung (10.2%), skin (9.5%), colon (8.1%), and leukemia (4.8%) (Figure 1).
In machine learning-augmented propensity score-adjusted multivariable regression fully adjusting for age, race, income, and presence of metastases, the only primary malignancies that significantly increased the likelihood of SC were lung cancer (OR 1.25; p=0.003) and breast cancer (OR 1.81; p<0.001) (Table 1). In separate regression, neither SC alone nor having both SC and cancer was significantly associated with mortality. The presence of concomitant SC and breast cancer was significantly associated with reduced mortality (OR 0.48; p=0.032).
Conclusion
In patients with active cancer, SC was not associated with in-hospital mortality. In addition, patients with both SC and breast cancer had significantly reduced mortality when compared to all patients with cancer. Further investigation will be necessary to confirm these findings and determine the possible protective factors in patients with SC and breast cancer. Furthermore, clinicians should be aware, early during hospitalization, of the increased likelihood of SC in patients with lung cancer and breast cancer, in order to reduce morbidity associated with these diagnoses.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Las Vegas, United States of America
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Cardiology, Houston, United States of America
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Cardiology, Houston, United States of America
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Cardiology, Houston, United States of America
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Cardiology, Houston, United States of America
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Cardiology, Houston, United States of America
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Cardiology, Houston, United States of America
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Cardiology, Houston, United States of America
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Cardiology, Houston, United States of America
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Cardiology, Houston, United States of America
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Hassan S, Stambulic T, King M, Norman P, Payne D, Derry K, El Diasty M. POST-OPERATIVE PAIN AND ANALGESIC USE FOR CARDIAC SURGERY WITH MEDIAN STERNOTOMY. Can J Cardiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2021.07.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Hassan S, Paleczny S, Redfearn D, Glover B, Enriquez A, Bisleri G. SIMULTANEOUS HYBRID ABLATION WITH EPI-ENDOCARDIAL MAPPING FOR THE TREATMENT OF LONG STANDING PERSISTENT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. Can J Cardiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2021.07.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Abdul Razzack A, Abdul Razzack S, Shenasan P, Shenasan N, Mishra S, Zarrar R, Pablo Sosa J, Mercedes Ferreira Caceres M, Garimella R, Andrews K, Mukhtar S, Agolli A, Agolli O, Hassan S, Rocha Castellanos DM, Pothuru S, Theja Reddy K. POS0701 ANIFROLUMAB, AN ANTI-INTERFERON-Α RECEPTOR MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS- A META ANALYSIS. Ann Rheum Dis 2021. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.2782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background:Type I interferons such as Anifrolumab have been implicated in Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) pathogenesis on the basis of increased interferon-stimulated gene expression and genetic susceptibility. Little is known regarding its efficacy and safety profile.Objectives:To assess the efficacy and safety of Anifrolumab in patients with SLE.Methods:Electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane) were searched from inception until December 15th, 2020. Unadjusted odds ratios (OR) were calculated from dichotomous data using Mantel Haenszel (M-H) random-effects with statistical significance to be considered if the confidence interval excludes 1 and p<0.05. The primary outcome of interest was British Isles Lupus Assessment Group (BILAG)-based Composite Lupus Assessment (BICLA). Secondary outcomes included the proportion of patients who achieved an SLE responder index of 4 (SRI-4) reduction of 50% or more in the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index (CLASI), reductions in the glucocorticoid dose and adverse effects.Results:A total of three studies1,2,3 with 839 participants (Anifrolumab=372, Placebo=467) were included in our analysis. Follow-up duration was at week 52. A statistically significant different was observed in the Anifrolumab arm in terms of BICLA response (OR 0.44 95%CI 0.34-0.59;p < 0.00001, I2=4), ≥50% reduction in CLASI activity score (OR 0.36 95%CI 0.21-0.60;p=0.0001, I2=0), glucocorticoid reduction (OR 0.41 95%CI 0.28-0.59;p<0.00001; I2=0) and SRI-4 response (OR 0.52 95% CI 0.30-0.90; p=0.02, I2=75). However, Adverse events were less likely in the placebo arm as compared to Anifrolumab (OR 1.54 95%CI 1.05-2.25; p=0.03; I2=0).Conclusion:Anifrolumab was found to be more effective than placebo for the management of SLE, but may also cause more severe adverse effects.References:[1]Morand EF, Furie R, Tanaka Y, Bruce IN, Askanase AD, Richez C, Bae SC, Brohawn PZ, Pineda L, Berglind A, Tummala R; TULIP-2 Trial Investigators. Trial of Anifrolumab in Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. N Engl J Med. 2020 Jan 16;382(3):211-221. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1912196. Epub 2019 Dec 18. PMID: 31851795.[2]Furie R, Khamashta M, Merrill JT, Werth VP, Kalunian K, Brohawn P, Illei GG, Drappa J, Wang L, Yoo S; CD1013 Study Investigators. Anifrolumab, an Anti-Interferon-α Receptor Monoclonal Antibody, in Moderate-to-Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2017 Feb;69(2):376-386. doi: 10.1002/art.39962. PMID: 28130918; PMCID: PMC5299497.[3]Furie RA, Morand EF, Bruce IN, et al. Type I interferon inhibitor anifrolumab in active systemic lupus erythematosus (TULIP-1): a randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet Rheumatol 2019; 1(4):e208-e219.Disclosure of Interests:None declared
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Hassan F, Arshad MA, Hassan S, Bilal RM, Saeed M, Rehman MS. Physiological role of Arginine in growth performance, gut health and immune response in broilers: a review. WORLD POULTRY SCI J 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00439339.2021.1925198] [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: 10/21/2022]
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- F. Hassan
- Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Animal Production and Technology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Ur Rahman MH, Ahmad I, Wang D, Fahad S, Afzal M, Ghaffar A, Saddique Q, Khan MA, Saud S, Hassan S, Fahad M, Din M, Ahmad S, Yue Z, Shah RA, Sönmez O, Nasim W. Influence of semi-arid environment on radiation use efficiency and other growth attributes of lentil crop. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2021; 28:13697-13711. [PMID: 33200383 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11376-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Solar radiation (SR) is essential for yield improvement in lentil, which is a crop of marginal environments. Herein, experiments were conducted over 2 years under a semi-arid environment to study the radiation interception (RI), efficiency, growth, and development of three lentil genotypes (Punjab Masoor-2009 (PM-2009), NIAB Masoor-2006 (NM-2006), and NIAB Masoor-2002 (NM-2002)) in relation to three nitrogen rates (13, 19, and 25 kg ha-1). Seasonal dynamics of intercepted photoactive radiation (IPAR) and cumulated photosynthetic photon flux density were highly associated with seasonal dynamics of leaf area index (LAI), with a high value of R2 (0.93 and 0.89) across all nitrogen rates and genotypes in both years. Nitrogen application promoted growth, and maximum LAI (3.97 and 3.57) and RI (324 and 301 MJ m-2) were attained for the first and second years of study, respectively. Biomass and yield were positively associated with IPAR. Variation in radiation absorption (RA) among genotypes was due to different patterns of LAI development. In both years, yield (23% and 25%) and radiation use efficiency (RUE) for grain yield (0.44 and 0.37 g MJ-1) were respectively higher for PM-2009 than for the other genotypes. Genotype PM-2009 had 15 days shorter crop cycle than others while 14% higher GDDs accumulated in the first year compared with the second due to the higher temperature. High nitrogen (25 kg ha-1) application resulted in higher dry matter (DM), and grain yield (GY), while RUE and PAR were not statistically different under 19 kg N ha-1 application across years. Genotypes PM-2009 and NM-2006 may perform reasonably well under arid to semi-arid regions at farmer field. These findings may assist researchers and crop modelers to optimize the lentil ideotype for efficient light utilization.
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- Muhammad Habib Ur Rahman
- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), Crop Science Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
- Department of Agronomy, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan.
- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Center for Climate Research and Development (CCRD), COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- College of Life Science, Linyi University, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
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- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresource, College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China.
- Department of Agronomy, The University of Haripur, Haripur, 22620, Pakistan.
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- Legume Research Unit, Molecular Biology Lab, Department of Plant Production, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agronomy, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- College of Water Resources and Architectural Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Soil and Water Engineering in Arid and Semiarid Areas, Ministry of Education, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Institute of Water Saving Agriculture in Arid Regions (IWSA), Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Agricultural Extension Education & Communication, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- College of Life Science, Liniyi University, Liniyi, 276000, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Erciyes University, Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Agronomy, University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Lacey L, Henderson I, Hassan S, Hunter H, Sajjad Y, Akhtar MA. Can preoperative parameters predict successful sperm retrieval and live birth in couples undergoing testicular sperm extraction and intracytoplasmic sperm injection for azoospermia? Middle East Fertil Soc J 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43043-021-00052-9] [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: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
We aimed to determine if the success of TESE and live-birth following TESE-ICSI can be predicted from readily available preoperative parameters for couples with azoospermia. Our methodology was as follows, this was a cohort study of couples who attended the fertility service (from 2009-2019) at an NHS hospital in whom the male partner was diagnosed with azoospermia and required conventional TESE with multiple biopsies to obtain sperm. Of 414 men included, 223 had successful TESE and of those 178 have used sperm in ICSI cycle(s). Predictive models were developed using logistic regression. We assessed model performance by internally validated concordance statistics and calibration plots. Successful sperm retrieval was defined as the presence of motile sperm which survived the freeze-thaw process and live-birth defined as delivery after 34 weeks of gestation.
Results
Successful TESE was associated with higher male age and lower FSH. The TESE model discriminated well with a c statistic of 0.81 (0.77-0.85). Live-birth was associated with lower maternal age, earlier ICSI cycle, and lower testicular volume. The live-birth model also discriminated well with a c statistic of 0.70 (0.64-0.76).
Conclusions
These results support the pragmatic counselling of couples diagnosed with azoospermia about the chances of success of the TESE procedure and of biological parenthood prior to surgical intervention. The models help to discriminate between men who have a high or low chance of successful TESE and couples who have a higher chance of achieving a live-birth after successful TESE. This will allow couples to make a better assessment of the balance of risk versus benefit prior to commitment to surgical interventions.
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Idress H, Zaidi SZJ, Sabir A, Shafiq M, Khan RU, Harito C, Hassan S, Walsh FC. Cellulose acetate based Complexation-NF membranes for the removal of Pb(II) from waste water. Sci Rep 2021; 11:1806. [PMID: 33469047 PMCID: PMC7815919 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80384-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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This study investigates the removal of Pb(II) using polymer matrix membranes, cellulose acetate/vinyl triethoxysilane modified graphene oxide and gum Arabic (GuA) membranes. These complexation-NF membranes were successfully synthesized via dissolution casting method for better transport phenomenon. The varied concentrations of GuA were induced in the polymer matrix membrane. The prepared membranes M-GuA2–M-GuA10 were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscope and bio-fouling studies. Thermal stability of the membranes was determined by thermogravimetric analysis under nitrogen atmosphere. Dead end nanofiltration was carried out to study the perm- selectivity of all the membranes under varied pressure and concentration of Pb(NO3)2. The complexation-NF membrane performances were significantly improved after the addition of GuA in the polymer matrix membrane system. M-GuA8 membrane showed optimum result of permeation flux 8.6 l m−2 h−1. Rejection of Pb(II) ions was observed to be around 97.6% at pH 9 for all the membranes due to electrostatic interaction between CA and Gum Arabic. Moreover, with the passage of time, the rate of adsorption was also increased up to 15.7 mg g−1 until steady state was attained. Gum Arabic modified CA membranes can open up new possibilities in enhancing the permeability, hydrophilicity and anti-fouling properties.
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, 11480, Indonesia
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- Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Electrochemical Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Engineering Sciences, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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Asif E, Yakoob J, Hassan S, Khan U, Saifullah S, Ali N. The signal peptide region of vacuolating cytotoxin-A gene of Helicobacter pylori in patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Int J Infect Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.490] [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: 11/26/2022] Open
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Von Renteln F, Hassan S, Szummer K, Edfors R, Venetsanos D, Kober L, Braunschweig F, Lewinter C. Immediate versus staged revascularisation in multivessel coronary disease: an updated meta-analysis. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.1487] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) are often aimed at the culprit vessel in acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) followed by revascularisation of other stenoses later in the index hospitalisation or shortly after discharge. PCI delay of non-culprit coronary vessels stenoses is supported by lower contrast fluid use and thrombocyte aggregation. Distinct coronary interventions increase the risk of both non- and coronary artery complications, e.g. acute abdominal and periphery artery bleeding, suggesting undertaking all PCIs at the same time.
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To assess the effect on mortality and re-myocardial infarction (MI) of immediate versus staged revascularisation in multivessel coronary disease, with the latter constrained to initial PCI of the culprit coronary vessel.
Methods
The syntax of “randomised controlled trial (RCT) & acute coronary syndrome & complete revascularisation” was undertaken in PubMed.
Clinical characteristics were gathered at the index hospitalisation. The intervention scenario was acute coronary syndrome or not.
Meta-analyses calculated relative risk (RR) reductions on outcomes of 1) mortality and 2) re-MI. Meta-regression assessed linear difference between interventional treatment benefits and baseline characteristics.
Results
A total of 148 studies was found. Of those, 8 was found eligible for further analyses and their baseline characteristics are shown in Table 1.
Comparison of immediate versus staged revascularisation on mortality was nonsignificant (RR, 1.19; 95% CI: 0.78–1.81, p=0.43) (Figure 1). The impact of Immediate vs staged revascularisation on re-MI was also nonsignificant (RR, 0.83; 95% CI: 0.44–1.55, p=0.56). Meta-regression found no associations between the outcomes and study characteristics (not shown).
Conclusion
The intervention of immediate compared to staged revascularisation assessed on outcomes of all-cause mortality and re-MI were nonsignificant.
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Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Rigshospitalet - Copenhagen University Hospital, Heart Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Hughes BA, Hassan S, Stallard J, Louette S, Smith J, Knight SL, Fenn C, Peach H, Thornton DJ, Hernon C, Goodenough J, Bhat W, West CC, Bains RD, Bourke G, Smith IM, Liddington MI. Plastic physicians: The surgical salamanders of the COVID-19 pandemic. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 74:401-406. [PMID: 33097434 PMCID: PMC7502252 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.08.122] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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At the time of writing, coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has affected 6.42 million people globally and over 380,000 deaths, with the United Kingdom now having the highest death rate in Europe. The plastic surgery department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals put necessary steps in place to maintain an excellent urgent elective and acute service whilst also managing COVID-positive medical patients in the ward. We describe the structures and pathways implemented together with complex decision-making, which has allowed us to respond early and effectively. We hope these lessons will prove a useful tool as we look to open conversations around the recovery of normal activity.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3EX, UK
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Hassan S, D L, Jacob L, Babu S, Kn L, Ah R, Lk R, Saldanha S, Thottian A. Corrigendum to ‘Socioeconomic and Administrative Factors Associated with Healthcare Delay and Treatment of Esophageal and Gastric Carcinoma: Experience at a Tertiary Care Centre in a Developing Country’. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Bawadi H, Hassan S, Shanbeh Zadeh A, Sarv H, Kerkadi A, Tur JA, Shi Z. Age and gender specific cut-off points for body fat parameters among adults in Qatar. Nutr J 2020; 19:75. [PMID: 32711520 PMCID: PMC7382859 DOI: 10.1186/s12937-020-00569-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Excessive body fat is the leading cause of many metabolic disorders. Therefore, assessing levels of body fat associated with risk of disease in specific populations is crucial. The present study aimed to identify optimal cut-off values of body fat composition including total body fat, body fat percentage, visceral fat, and trunk fat, in order to predict metabolic risk in the Qatari population. Methods This cross-sectional study was based on Qatar Biobank data of 2407 Qatari adults (1269 male and 1138 female) aged 21–70 years old. Individuals’ height, weight and body fat percentage were obtained. Blood test data including lipid profile, blood glucose and HbA1c data were also obtained. The area under the curve was calculated using ROC analysis to obtain the body fat percentage associated with risk of disease. Results The cut-off points for total fat for those aged < 40 were 34.0 kg, and for those aged ≥40 were 30.7 kg and 35.6 kg in men and women, respectively. The cut-off for body fat percent for those aged < 40 were 35.1 and 45.1%, and for those aged ≥40 were 34.8 and 46.3% in men and women, respectively. The cut-off points for trunk fat percent for those aged < 40 were 19.5 and 22.4%, and for those aged ≥40 were 21.6 and 23.4% in men and women, respectively. The cut-off points for visceral fat percent for those aged < 40 were 1.4 and 1.0%, and for those aged ≥40 were 1.9 and 1.4% in men and women, respectively. Conclusion This study established Qatari adult-specific cut-off values of body fat for different age and gender groups.
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar.
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Research Group on Community Nutrition & Oxidative Stress, University of the Balearic Islands & CIBEROBN, 07122, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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Hassan S, Seung SJ, Clark RE, Gibbs JC, McArthur C, Mittmann N, Thabane L, Kendler D, Papaioannou A, Wark JD, Ashe MC, Adachi JD, Templeton JA, Giangregorio LM. Describing the resource utilisation and costs associated withvertebral fractures: the Build Better Bones with Exercise (B3E) Pilot Trial. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:1115-1123. [PMID: 32219499 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05387-z] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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UNLABELLED This analysis examined costs/resources of 141 women with vertebral fractures, randomised to a home exercise programme or control group. Total, mean costs and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) were calculated. Quality of life was collected. Cost drivers were caregiver time, medications and adverse events (AEs). Results show adding an exercise programme may reduce the risk of AEs. INTRODUCTION This exploratory economic analysis examined the health resource utilisation and costs experienced by women with vertebral fractures, and explored the effects of home exercise on those costs. METHODS Women ≥ 65 years with one or more X-ray-confirmed vertebral fractures were randomised 1:1 to a 12-month home exercise programme or equal attention control group. Clinical and health system resources were collected during monthly phone calls and daily diaries completed by participants. Intervention costs were included. Unit costs were applied to health system resources. Quality of life (QoL) information was collected via EQ-5D-5L at baseline, 6 and 12 months. RESULTS One hundred and forty-one women were randomised. Overall total costs (CAD 2018) were $664,923 (intervention) and $614,033 (control), respectively. The top three cost drivers were caregiver time ($250,269 and $240,811), medications ($151,000 and $122,145) and AEs ($58,807 and $71,981). The mean cost per intervention participant of $9365 ± $9988 was higher compared with the mean cost per control participant of $8772 ± $9718. The mean EQ-5D index score was higher for the intervention participants (0.81 ± 0.11) compared with that of controls (0.79 ± 0.13). The differences in quality-adjusted life year (QALY) (0.02) and mean cost ($593) were used to calculate the ICER of $29,650. CONCLUSIONS Women with osteoporosis with a previous fracture experience a number of resources and associated costs that impact their care and quality of life. Caregiver time, medications and AEs are the biggest cost drivers for this population. The next steps would be to expand this feasibility study with more participants, longer-term follow-up and more regional variability.
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- S Hassan
- HOPE Research Centre, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada.
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- HOPE Research Centre, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Abdi A, Bordbar MR, Hassan S, Rosendaal FR, van der Bom JG, Voorberg J, Fijnvandraat K, Gouw SC. Prevalence and Incidence of Non-neutralizing Antibodies in Congenital Hemophilia A- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Immunol 2020; 11:563. [PMID: 32457734 PMCID: PMC7221178 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.00563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Objectives: In hemophilia A the presence of non-neutralizing antibodies (NNAs) against Factor VIII (FVIII) may predict the development of neutralizing antibodies (inhibitors) and accelerate the clearance of administrated FVIII concentrates. This systematic review aimed to assess: (1) the prevalence and incidence of NNAs in patients with congenital hemophilia without inhibitors and (2) the association between NNAs and patient and treatment characteristics. Methods: We conducted a search in MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane database. We included cross-sectional and longitudinal studies reporting on NNAs in patients with hemophilia A and B, who were inhibitor-negative at the start of the observation period. Data were extracted on: hemophilia type and severity, patient and treatment characteristics, NNA prevalence and incidence, NNA assays and inhibitor development. Two independent reviewers performed study selection, data extraction and risk of bias assessment, using adapted criteria of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Studies were classified as high-quality when ≥5/9 criteria were met. NNA assays were classified as high-quality when both quality criteria were met: (1) use of positive controls and (2) competition with FVIII to establish FVIII-specificity. We reported NNA prevalence and incidence for each study. The pooled NNA prevalence was assessed for well-designed studies in previously treated patients, employing high-quality NNA assays. Results: We included data from 2,723 inhibitor-negative patients with hemophilia A, derived from 28 studies. Most studies were cross-sectional (19/28) and none reported on NNAs in hemophilia B. Study design was of high quality in 16/28 studies and the NNA assay quality was high in 9/28 studies. Various NNA assays were used, predominantly ELISA (18/28) with different cut-off values. We found a large variety in NNA prevalence (Range, 0–100%). The pooled NNA prevalence in high-quality studies was 25% (95% CI, 16–38%). The incidence of new NNA development was reported in one study (0.01 NNA per person-exposure day). Conclusion: This systematic review identified studies that were heterogeneous in study design, patient population and NNA assay type, with NNA prevalence ranging from 0 to 100% in inhibitor-negative patients with hemophilia A. The pooled NNA prevalence was 25% in high-quality studies including only previously treated patients and performing high-quality NNA assays.
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Amsterdam UMC, Emma Children's Hospital, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Hematology Research Center, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands.,Center for Clinical Transfusion Research, Sanquin Research, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cellular Hemostasis, Sanquin Research and Landsteiner Laboratory, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Experimental Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Amsterdam UMC, Emma Children's Hospital, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Molecular Cellular Hemostasis, Sanquin Research and Landsteiner Laboratory, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Amsterdam UMC, Emma Children's Hospital, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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Hassan S, Trenado C, Rageh T, Schnitzler A, Groiss S. P4 Effect of conditioning and test stimulus intensity on cortical excitability by using triad-conditioning Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Clin Neurophysiol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2019.12.115] [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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Moorby J, Hassan S, McMillan A, Anwar MU, Muthayya P. A survey of current burns knowledge in UK undergraduate medical students. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 73:1174-1205. [PMID: 32008939 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- J Moorby
- Hull-York Medical School, John Hughlings Jackson Building, University Rd, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, United Kingdom
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- Hull-York Medical School, John Hughlings Jackson Building, University Rd, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, United Kingdom
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Ebisike PI, Habib SG, Hassan S, Suwaid MA, Hikima MS, Saleh MK, Jibo U, Yusuf L. Transorbital sonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter among HIV-Positive patients in Northwestern Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2020; 22:1570-1575. [PMID: 31719279 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_622_18] [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] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a pandemic disease affecting all regions across the globe and Nigeria having the second highest prevalence worldwide. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has profound negative effect on the optic nerve even though (HAART) has improved the health status of the affected individuals and overall reduction in mortality. Imaging modality especially ultrasound has a great role in the assessment of the optic nerve because of its availability, affordability, and easy operability with reliable sensitivity. Subjects and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Radiology and Ophthalmology, AKTH, Kano, from October 2017 to June 2018. A total of 143 consenting HIV-positive adults age 18-60 years on HAART were recruited. Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) of each eye was measured using 11-14 MHz linear transducer. Ethical approval was obtained from the ethic and research committee of the hospital. Results The mean ONSD value of the right eye was 3.49 mm ± 1.04 standard deviation (SD) and 3.55 mm ± 1.11 SD for the left eye. The optic nerve diameter was found to be larger on the left eye and increased slightly with age (P < 0.05). There was nonsignificantly higher values of ONSD among female (3.59 mm ± 1.12 SD) when compared with males (3.332 mm ± 0.878) with P value >0.005. Conclusion ONSD values among HIV-positive patients are significantly higher in the left eye and among female subjects. Also, patients with HIV on HAART have thicker optic nerves when compared with general population in Kano, Nigeria.
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- P I Ebisike
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Radiology, Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Radiology, Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Radiology, Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Radiology, Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Radiology, Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
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McMillan A, Hassan S, Moorby J, Anwar MU, Muthayya P. The public's perception of firework safety and proposed use of graphic warning images on packaging. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2019; 73:608-620. [PMID: 31883692 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2019.11.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- A McMillan
- Hull York Medical School, John Hughlings Jackson Building, University Rd, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom; Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, United Kingdom
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- Hull York Medical School, John Hughlings Jackson Building, University Rd, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, United Kingdom
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Kentab A, Hassan S, Hassan H. Clinical characteristics and etiology of corpus callosum abnormalities: A single centre experience in Saudi Arabia. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.1676] [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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Somorin T, Fidalgo B, Hassan S, Sowale A, Kolios A, Parker A, Williams L, Collins M, McAdam EJ, Tyrrel S. Non-isothermal drying kinetics of human feces. Dry Technol 2019; 38:1819-1827. [PMID: 33767602 PMCID: PMC7932498 DOI: 10.1080/07373937.2019.1670205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The non-isothermal drying behavior and kinetics of human feces (HF) were investigated by means of thermogravimetric analysis to provide data for designing a drying unit operation. The effect of heating rate and blending with woody biomass were also evaluated on drying pattern and kinetics. At low heating rate (1 K/min), there is effective transport of moisture, but a higher heating rate would be necessary at low moisture levels to reduce drying time. Blending with wood biomass improves drying characteristics of HF. The results presented in this study are relevant for designing non-sewered sanitary systems with in-situ thermal treatment.
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- Department of Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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- Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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- School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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Mah M, Slawinski M, Cripe L, Camino E, Al-Zaidy S, Hassan S, Jackson J, Lowes L, Iammarino M, Miller N, Alfano L, Lehman K, Mendell J, Hor K. DMD CLINICAL. Neuromuscul Disord 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2019.06.372] [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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Jackson J, Leslie C, Cotto J, Korth C, Mah M, Hor K, Cripe L, Camino E, Al-Zaidy S, Hassan S, Vannatta K, Lowes L, Iammarino M, Miller N, Alfano L, Lehman K, Mendell J. DMD BRAIN. Neuromuscul Disord 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2019.06.392] [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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Naismith O, Mayles H, Bidmead M, Clark CH, Gulliford S, Hassan S, Khoo V, Roberts K, South C, Hall E, Dearnaley D. Radiotherapy Quality Assurance for the CHHiP Trial: Conventional Versus Hypofractionated High-Dose Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2019; 31:611-620. [PMID: 31201110 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2019.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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AIMS The CHHiP trial investigated the use of moderate hypofractionation for the treatment of localised prostate cancer using intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). A radiotherapy quality assurance programme was developed to assess compliance with treatment protocol and to audit treatment planning and dosimetry of IMRT. This paper considers the outcome and effectiveness of the programme. MATERIALS AND METHODS Quality assurance exercises included a pre-trial process document and planning benchmark cases, prospective case reviews and a dosimetry site visit on-trial and a post-trial feedback questionnaire. RESULTS In total, 41 centres completed the quality assurance programme (37 UK, four international) between 2005 and 2010. Centres used either forward-planned (field-in-field single phase) or inverse-planned IMRT (25 versus 17). For pre-trial quality assurance exercises, 7/41 (17%) centres had minor deviations in their radiotherapy processes; 45/82 (55%) benchmark plans had minor variations and 17/82 (21%) had major variations. One hundred prospective case reviews were completed for 38 centres. Seventy-one per cent required changes to clinical outlining pre-treatment (primarily prostate apex and base, seminal vesicles and penile bulb). Errors in treatment planning were reduced relative to pre-trial quality assurance results (49% minor and 6% major variations). Dosimetry audits were conducted for 32 centres. Ion chamber dose point measurements were within ±2.5% in the planning target volume and ±8% in the rectum. 28/36 films for combined fields passed gamma criterion 3%/3 mm and 11/15 of IMRT fluence film sets passed gamma criterion 4%/4 mm using a 98% tolerance. Post-trial feedback showed that trial participation was beneficial in evolving clinical practice and that the quality assurance programme helped some centres to implement and audit prostate IMRT. CONCLUSION Overall, quality assurance results were satisfactory and the CHHiP quality assurance programme contributed to the success of the trial by auditing radiotherapy treatment planning and protocol compliance. Quality assurance supported the introduction of IMRT in UK centres, giving additional confidence and external review of IMRT where it was a newly adopted technique.
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- O Naismith
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
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- Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Bebington, Wirral, UK
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- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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