Publications by authors named "A R Vashi"

Objectives: Unused medical appointments affect both patient care and clinic operations, and the frequency of cancellations due to clinic reasons is underreported. The prevalence of these unused appointments in primary care in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VA) is unknown. This study examined the prevalence of unused primary care appointments and compared the relative frequency of cancellations and no-shows for patient and clinic reasons.

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Cancer treatment has evolved significantly over the years, incorporating a range of modalities including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. However, challenges such as drug resistance, systemic toxicity, and poor targeting necessitate innovative approaches. Peptides have gained attention in cancer therapy due to their specificity, potency, and ability to modulate various biological pathways.

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The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown measures significantly impacted various sectors, including coastal environments. While restrictions led to temporary improvements in air quality, their effects on coastal waters remained understudy. This research conducted four cruises along the east coast of India during pre- and post-COVID-19 lockdown to assess the water quality changes.

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  • Innovation is sought after in healthcare but its programs’ effectiveness is often unmeasured, especially regarding employee experiences, which led to the creation of the VA innovators network (iNET) to enhance patient care and processes.
  • A study involving interviews with 50 participants across 15 sites revealed that many felt revitalized and appreciated new connections and recognition, though some faced challenges like time constraints.
  • The findings indicate that iNET effectively promotes innovation and positively influences employee experiences, suggesting that similar programs could help address issues like burnout in the post-pandemic healthcare landscape.
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  • Abnormal tau protein behavior, including hyperphosphorylation and aggregation, is a major feature of tauopathies like Alzheimer's disease, leading to neurodegeneration.
  • The interaction between oxidative stress and tau pathology is complex, with both factors contributing to neuronal damage through impaired microtubule stability and transport.
  • Further research into oxidative stress sources, such as microglial cells, could improve our understanding of tauopathies and aid in developing new treatment strategies.
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