Publications by authors named "A M Kafil Uddin"
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle is managed through live-attenuated vaccines. Bangladesh LSD vaccine was developed from LSD virus isolate Bangladesh LSD-29 by passaging 60 times in cell culture. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of Bangladesh LSD vaccine strain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPotentially toxic elements (PTEs) and microplastics (MPs) in the atmosphere raise widespread apprehension due to their association with the ecosystem and public health. The accumulation of airborne MPs and PTEs was analyzed in leaves, and the Pollution Index (PI) was calculated along an industrial, residential, and rural gradient in Bangladesh. Only polyethylene terephthalate (PET) was found in the highest concentration in industrial areas compared to other areas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and eventual joint damage. This condition occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium, the lining of the membranes surrounding the joints. Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation, alleviating pain, and preventing joint damage through a combination of medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
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- Traditional postgraduate medical assessments often focus on cognitive skills but overlook psychomotor and affective competencies; the mini-CEX aims to fill this gap by providing immediate feedback on clinical and communication skills.
- In a study with 10 postgraduate internal medicine students and 14 faculty members, 63 mini-CEX sessions led to significant improvements in clinical and humanistic skills among students, with high satisfaction rates from both students (90%) and faculty (71.4%).
- Overall, the mini-CEX has proven to be a feasible and accepted tool for assessing neurology cases, showing promising results in enhancing important medical skills despite some concerns about its subjectivity.
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- - The Fast Melt Tablet (FMT) is a new type of quickly dissolving tablet that uses cocoa butter to melt at body temperature, enhancing its effectiveness when taken orally.
- - The study aimed to improve the taste of FMT containing memantine hydrochloride by using artificial sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame K; six formulations were tested to find the best flavor masking.
- - Formulation T7, using 30mg of aspartame, was found to effectively mask the bitter taste and has desirable properties for commercialization, showing potential as an easy-to-take treatment for Alzheimer's disease.