Publications by authors named "A G Amirian"
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma prognosis and outcome: report of two challenging cases.
J Cardiothorac Surg
December 2024
Background: Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is an uncommon vascular malignancy characterized by an unpredictable clinical course and a high potential for recurrence and metastasis. The lack of standard treatment guidelines, coupled with the tumor's inconsistent response to available treatments, complicates the management of EHE and leads to widely varying patient prognoses.
Case Presentation: We report two cases of EHE with distinct presentations reflecting the site of involvement.
Background And Aims: Morgagni hernias are rare congenital diaphragmatic defects that can lead to bowel obstruction and incarceration if not repaired. While this disease typically manifests as respiratory distress, frequent respiratory infections, and infant growth failure, it can sometimes be accidentally discovered in adulthood through cross-sectional imaging. We aimed to report our experience managing this entity during 20 years at our referral center.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Insulin resistance during early lactation in goats has been a topic of interest for researchers, as addressing this issue can significantly improve their metabolic health.
Objectives: To investigate the potential of butaphosphan and cyanocobalamin in controlling insulin resistance, we conducted a study with the hypothesis that this combination may mitigate insulin resistance in dairy goats.
Methods: Ten adult goats were divided equally into two groups: Ctrl and B+C.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) in predicting gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during the first trimester of pregnancy, as current testing methods may be delayed.
- By analyzing serum PAPP-A levels in 344 pregnant women using a Bayesian statistical model, researchers sought to evaluate PAPP-A's diagnostic accuracy without relying on the gold standard glucose tolerance test.
- Results indicated that PAPP-A showed high sensitivity (92%) and specificity (81%) for detecting GDM, suggesting it could be a valuable early screening tool for this condition.
Metabolic disorders pose significant challenges in transition dairy cows. Numerous parameters have been investigated in this context, and apelin has recently emerged as a potential metabolic indicator. Accordingly, this study aimed to assess the associations between this hormone and other metabolic parameters.
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