Publications by authors named "A Amjad"
Transcutaneous carbon dioxide (TcPCO2) monitoring provides a non-invasive alternative to measuring arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2), making it valuable for various applications, such as sleep diagnostics and neonatal care. However, traditional transcutaneous monitors are bulky, expensive, and pose risks such as skin burns. To address these limitations, we have introduced a compact, cost-effective CMOS imager-based sensor for TcPCO2 detection by utilizing colorimetric reactions with metal-organic framework (MOF)-based nano-hybrid materials.
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- The study investigated how ChatGPT affects creativity and plagiarism in academic writing, gathering data through interviews with researchers from 10 different countries.
- Results revealed five key themes: opportunities, human assistance, thought-provoking aspects, time-saving benefits, and concerns about negative impacts on writing skills and plagiarism.
- Researchers suggested that while ChatGPT might change the landscape of creativity and writing, it should be used responsibly with appropriate acknowledgment to avoid issues of plagiarism.
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- Centromeres rely on the histone variant CENP-A and the role of surrounding DNA repeats is not fully understood, while retroelements are abundant in centromeres and may help with transcription and CENP-A integration.* -
- This study focuses on the retroelement Jockey-3 in Drosophila melanogaster, showing it is a significant part of the centromeric transcriptome and that its RNA localizes to centromeres during cell division.* -
- The research suggests that Jockey-3 inserts itself at centromeres to aid its own replication, while also supporting transcription in these areas, which could provide insights into similar mechanisms in other species.*
Objective: To compare the effects of Kabat rehabilitation and Mime therapy on facial disability and synkinesis in patients with Bell's palsy.
Methods: The single-blind, randomised clinical trial was conducted at the Physiotherapy Department of the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from May to October 2023, and comprised adults of either gender aged 25-50 years having sub-acute or chronic unilateral Bell's palsy of non-congenital origin. The patients were randomised into Kabat rehabilitation group A and mime therapy group B.
Background: Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a critical cardiovascular condition requiring timely intervention to restore coronary blood flow and minimize myocardial damage. While percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains the gold standard, it is often insufficient for patients with complex coronary anatomy, such as multivessel disease or left main coronary artery involvement. Hybrid coronary revascularization (HCR), which combines PCI and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), offers a novel approach to managing these complex cases.
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