Publications by authors named "Akib Khan"

Introduction: ChatGPT is a sophisticated AI model capable of generating human-like text based on the input it receives. ChatGPT 3.5 showed an inability to pass the FRCS (Tr&Orth) examination due to a lack of higher-order judgement in previous studies.

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into orthopaedic care has gained considerable interest in recent years, evidenced by the growing body of literature boasting wide-ranging applications across the perioperative setting. This includes automated diagnostic imaging, clinical decision-making tools, optimisation of implant design, robotic surgery, and remote patient monitoring. Collectively, these advances propose to enhance patient care and improve system efficiency.

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  • More kids are getting knee injuries because they’re playing sports more and getting bigger.
  • To figure out what’s wrong, doctors need to ask about how the injury happened and check for pain or swelling.
  • If there are serious signs like broken bones or unusual pain, kids should see a specialist to get the right treatment!*
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Septic arthritis in neonates and infants is a life-threatening condition which should be treated promptly to reduce morbidity and mortality. The chondrolytic effect of bacteria and proteolytic enzymes is well documented. Surgical management consists of repeated needle aspirations in one sitting, arthroscopic washout or arthrotomy for open washout.

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Epiphysiodesis is performed to either temporarily or permanently close the physis. It is considered in the management of angular deformities or limb length discrepancies. There are various surgical techniques that have been described.

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  • - Implantable devices play a crucial role in healthcare by providing continuous monitoring and early disease detection, leading to better patient outcomes and cost savings in managing chronic conditions.
  • - The effectiveness of these devices depends on the careful choice of materials and manufacturing techniques, which have advanced to improve biocompatibility, reliability, and functionality.
  • - The paper reviews recent developments in implantable medical devices, covering various manufacturing methods and addressing challenges like biocompatibility concerns, privacy issues, and regulatory obstacles.
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  • Eponyms in medicine are frequently used but are increasingly debated among clinicians due to issues like confusion and inaccurate recognition of controversial figures.
  • The study involved a questionnaire assessing the understanding of orthopaedic eponyms among different experience levels, revealing that even trained orthopaedic specialists had a poor grasp of them compared to less specialized doctors.
  • Despite the difficulties posed by eponyms, the article argues for their continued use to honor the historical and cultural roots of the medical field.
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Directional cell migration is driven by the conversion of oscillating edge motion into lasting periods of leading edge protrusion. Actin polymerization against the membrane and adhesions control edge motion, but the exact mechanisms that determine protrusion period remain elusive. We addressed this by developing a computational model in which polymerization of actin filaments against a deformable membrane and variable adhesion dynamics support edge motion.

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To evaluate the impact of a community health worker-based "in-home growth monitoring with counseling" (IHGMC) intervention on anthropometric outcomes in Pakistan, where 38% of children younger than 5 years are stunted. We used an individual, single-blind, step-wedge randomized controlled trial and a pure control group recruited at endline. We based the analysis on an intention-to-treat estimation using the coarsened exact matching (CEM) method for sample selection among treatments and the control.

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The RAS - Extracellular signal-regulated kinase (RAS-ERK) pathway plays a conserved role in promoting cell migration and invasion. Growth factors, adhesion, and oncogenes activate ERK. While historically studied with respect to its control of cell proliferation and differentiation, the signaling pattern and effectors specific for cell migration are now coming to light.

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Fractures involving the anterior process of the calcaneus (APC) are rare, underdiagnosed, and carry a significant increase in morbidity if not identified acutely. Identifying patients with intra-articular fracture extension is crucial as they may benefit from surgical fixation to reduce the risk of morbidity and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. There are no specific guidelines in the United Kingdom regarding the management of these fractures, and there is little evidence regarding optimal management, mainly limited to case reports and small sample observational trials.

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The shoulder is a complex joint with static and dynamic stabilising structures working synchronously. These allow a full range of movement while preserving stability of the joint. Patients may present with pain, stiffness, weakness, deformity or instability.

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is an emerging pathogen that has been implicated in numerous unpropitious pregnancy events in humans and ruminants. Taking into account its association with abortigenic events, possible modes of transmission, and future risk, immediate clinical measures are required to prevent widespread damage caused by this organism and hence this study. Here, a subtractive proteomics approach was employed to identify druggable proteins of .

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Over 50 peptides, which were known to inhibit SARS-CoV-1, were computationally screened against the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2. Based on the binding affinity and interaction, 15 peptides were selected, which showed higher affinity compared to the α-helix of the human ACE2 receptor. Molecular dynamics simulation demonstrated that two peptides, S2P25 and S2P26, were the most promising candidates, which could potentially block the entry of SARS-CoV-2.

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The infection mechanism and pathogenicity of Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1) are ambiguously known for hundreds of years. Our knowledge about this virus is recently emerging. The purpose of the study is to design a vaccine targeting the envelope glycoprotein, GP62, an outer membrane protein of HTLV-1 that has an increased number of epitope binding sites.

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Serine-threonine kinase11 (STK11) is a tumor suppressor gene which plays a key role in regulating cell growth and apoptosis. It is widely known as a multitasking kinase and engaged in cell polarity, cell cycle arrest, chromatin remodeling, energy metabolism, and Wnt signaling. The substitutions of single amino acids in highly conserved regions of the STK11 protein are associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS), which is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder.

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Methotrexate is a widely used anti-metabolite in cancer chemotherapy. A series of halogenated drugs is designed from Methotrexate to assess their interactions with human dihydrofolate reductase. The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of the modified drugs compared to the parent Methotrexate.

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Background: Distal femoral fractures account for 3-6% of adult femoral fractures and 0.4% of all fractures and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality rates. As countries develop inter-hospital trauma networks and adapt healthcare policy for an aging population there is growing importance for research within this field.

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A major limitation in current molecular docking method is that of failure to account for receptor flexibility. Herein we report multiple receptor conformers based molecular docking as a practical alternative to account for the receptor flexibility. Multiple (forty) conformers of Mycobacterium Enoyl ACP Reductase (InhA) are generated from Molecular Dynamics simulation and twenty crystallographic structures of InhA bound to different inhibitors are obtained from the Protein Data Bank.

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Background: We explore long-term trends and determinants of socioeconomic inequities in chronic childhood undernutrition measured by stunting among under-five children in Bangladesh. Given that one in three children remain stunted in Bangladesh, the socioeconomic mapping of stunting prevalence may be critical in designing public policies and interventions to eradicate childhood undernutrition.

Methods: Six rounds of Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey data are utilized, spanning the period 1996/97 to 2014.

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Molecular recognition has central role on the development of rational drug design. Binding affinity and interactions are two key components which aid to understand the molecular recognition in drug-receptor complex and crucial for structure-based drug design in medicinal chemistry. Herein, we report the binding affinity and the nonbonding interactions of azelaic acid and related compounds with the receptor DNA polymerase I (2KFN).

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Background: Availability of Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) is crucial to avert maternal death due to life-threatening complications potentially arising during delivery. Research on the determinants of utilization of EmOC has neglected urban settings, where traffic congestion can pose a significant barrier to the access of EmOC facilities, particularly for the urban poor due to costly and limited transportation options. This study investigates the impact of travel time to EmOC facilities on the utilization of facility-based delivery services among mothers living in urban poor settlements in Sylhet, Bangladesh.

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