Publications by authors named "Salahuddin"

Food insecurity, pollution, and malnutrition are some critical issues tackled by the modern world in the recent era. However, edible mushrooms are nutritionally, economically, and biotechnologically valuable groups of macro fungi. Besides being an essential source of edible food, it is also exploited in pharmacological industries as a potential source of anticancer, antioxidant and immunomodulating agents.

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Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic chronic inflammation of colonic and rectal mucosa. The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) has been identified as having protective effects in UC.

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the efficacy of fenofibrate, a PPARα agonist, in UC.

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  • - *The study examined the connection between Vitamin D (VD) and key female hormones (LH, FSH, AMH) to evaluate VD's role as a predictor of fertility among women in Karachi.* - *Out of 135 participants, a notable deficiency in VD was found in all infertile women; analysis showed that higher VD levels significantly increased the odds of fertility by over 50 times.* - *While significant correlations between VD and FSH were noted—indicating VD's influence on follicular development—no link between VD and ovarian reserve markers was established.*
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The exotic polarization configurations of topologically protected dipolar textures have opened new avenues for realizing novel phenomena absent in traditional ferroelectric systems. While multiple recent studies have revealed a diverse array of emergent properties in such polar topologies, the details of their atomic and mesoscale structures remain incomplete. Through atomic- and meso-scale imaging techniques, the emergence of a macroscopic ferroelectric polarization along both principal axes of the vortex lattice while performing phase-field modeling to probe the atomic scale origins of these distinct polarization components is demonstrated.

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Gastrointestinal (GI) complications are significant manifestations of COVID-19 and are increasingly being recognized. These complications range from severe acute pancreatitis to colitis, adding complexity to diagnosis and management. A comprehensive database search was conducted using several databases.

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Soft actuators made of thermoresponsive polymers have great potential for intelligent robotics and biomedical devices due to their reversible deformation capability in response to temperature fluctuations. However, they are constrained by a predefined phase transition temperature, limited directional deformation, and nonbiocompatible formulations, thereby restricting their practical utility. Herein a new biomimicry approach is presented to overcome these limitations by developing hydro- and hydrothermally responsive soft actuators made of biocompatible and pliable materials i.

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Achieving sustainable and controllable drug delivery is a highly effective disease treatment approach. Chitosan hydrogels, with their unique three-dimensional (3D) porous structures, offer tunable capacity, controllable degradation, various stimuli sensitivities, and the ability to encapsulate therapeutic agents. These characteristics provide chitosan hydrogels with inherent advantages as vehicles for drug delivery systems.

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Background And Objectives: Headache syndromes are highly prevalent, disabling, and costly. Our goals were to (1) describe headache care delivery and costs in a system and (2) identify opportunities for the system to collect, organize, or analyze health care data to facilitate value-based headache care delivery.

Methods: We performed a descriptive, retrospective cohort study using data from a large integrated health system (July 2018-July 2021).

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  • - The study focuses on spin-orbit torque phenomena in GdCo, showcasing unique switching behaviors such as field-free switching and multistate switching, which were previously seen only in specialized bi-layer systems.
  • - Researchers discovered that these phenomena stem from a large anisotropic canting in the GdCo material, which can be carefully manipulated to influence the behavior of the switching.
  • - The findings provide valuable insights for both spintronics applications and for better understanding complex magnetic interactions and textures at the nanoscale.
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  • Manganism is a neurological disorder linked to manganese chloride buildup in the brain, leading to symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease.
  • This study investigates the neuroprotective effects of two natural compounds, micronized zeolite clinoptilolite (ZC) and punicalagin (PUN), in male rats exposed to manganese chloride.
  • Results showed that ZC and PUN improved brain chemistry, reduced inflammation, and enhanced motor coordination, indicating their potential to alleviate Parkinson's-like symptoms in this experimental model.
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  • Using handheld ultrasounds for pleural procedures can help reduce complications during the procedures.
  • In a study, 332 procedures were done with handheld ultrasounds, and almost all (99.1%) were successful with only a few patients having minor complications.
  • The study showed that handheld ultrasounds are not only effective but also safe, even for patients who are on certain medications or have special conditions.
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  • Acute kidney injury requiring dialysis (AKI-D) significantly raises the risk of in-hospital mortality, making timely dialysis essential for patient recovery and management of excess fluid and toxins.
  • A study conducted at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital in Bangladesh from Sep 2019 to Feb 2021 examined 134 adult AKI-D patients, predominantly male, with various causes including sepsis and urinary tract infections.
  • Out of the participants, 70.9% were discharged, while 36.6% died during the study, with 52.2% achieving complete recovery of kidney function after treatment.
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Background: The interaction between visitors and captive birds is complex, with a potential impact on bird's behavior and welfare. Understanding this interaction is essential for effective conservation and management.

Methods: We conducted a study at the University of Haripur's pheasantry in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan to investigate the effects of visitor numbers, duration of visitor presence, and climatic factors on the behavior of female pheasants.

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In recent decades, many research studies have been conducted for the development of some new modifications of different baseline distributions to cope with real-world problems. This paper proposes a novel generalization of probability distributions, called modified type- II half-logistic distribution. We have derived the new family of probability distributions using T-X family with input as a type II variant of the half-logistic distribution.

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  • The text discusses a correction to a previously published article in the journal Pharmacology.
  • The correction specifically addresses errors in the original study, ensuring accurate representation of the research findings.
  • This update is important for maintaining the integrity of scientific literature and providing clear information to readers.
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Background: Most studies reported that treating ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) patients with high doses of rosuvastatin or atorvastatin could improve left ventricular remodeling and cardiac function.

Purpose: The current study compared the impact of high doses of rosuvastatin and atorvastatin on hypertrophy, fibrosis markers, serum inflammatory markers, and left ventricular function in STEMI patients after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Method: After primary PCI, eighty STEMI patients were randomized to receive either 20 mg of rosuvastatin (n = 40) or 40 mg of atorvastatin (n = 40) once daily for 3 months.

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Infertility, which affects 8%-12% of couples worldwide and 21.9% of couples in Pakistan in particular, is a major reproductive health issue. In vitro fertilization (IVF) has emerged as a prevalent therapeutic intervention.

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Introduction: Treating the early phase of schizophrenia is crucial for preventing further episodes and improving quality of life, functioning, and social inclusion. Pharmacotherapies are first-line treatments, but have limitations. There is consensus on the need for non-pharmacological interventions for individuals in the early phase of schizophrenia.

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Objective: The study compared the impact of unfractionated heparin (UFH) administered via two routes (infusion and subcutaneous injection) on heparin-binding protein (HBP) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) levels in critically ill sepsis patients.

Patients And Methods: Forty critically ill sepsis patients were randomly assigned to receive either a low-dose intravenous infusion of UFH (500 units/hour) or subcutaneous UFH (5,000 units/8 hours) for seven days. HBP and PAI-1 were measured at baseline and on days one, two, and seven.

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Enhancing the sustainability of chicken farming involves improving health and productivity and product qualities. This study explores the influence of (SP) supplementation on the productivity, egg quality, shelf life during storage, and blood biochemistry of laying hens. A total of 192 thirty-nine-week-old White Leghorn hens were randomly divided into 4 dietary groups: a control group and 3 treatment groups receiving 2.

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Intensive broiler production systems face challenges like enteric diseases, impacting global food security. Strategies to enhance broiler immunity and gut health, particularly amidst antibiotic growth promoter restrictions, are crucial. The present study investigated the combined effects of fenugreek seeds (FS) and Bacillus-based direct-fed microbials (DFM) on immune-related gene expression in the ileum and alteration of microbial population in the cecum of broiler.

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Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a type of chronic inflammatory disorder that affects children.

Aim: To investigate whether hydrocortisone or tacrolimus could be more effective for treating AD in children.

Patients And Methods: This clinical randomized investigation included 100 children with AD who met the eligibility criteria.

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