Publications by authors named "Ali Hussain"

Objectives: We aimed to describe the content of patient-psychologist mental health related dialogues during a telemedicine intensive care unit recovery clinic visit.

Research Methodology/design: Qualitative descriptive study nested within a randomized controlled pilot trial to assess a telemedicine intensive care unit recovery clinic feasibility and preliminary efficacy. Participants included adults hospitalized with sepsis and/or respiratory failure.

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Introduction: HCV antibody assays have been used to screen for HCV, but confirmation of acute infection is dependent on RNA or core antigen testing. The aim of the study was to compare the performance of five HCV test methods, including RNA testing, on a US emergency department population.

Methods: Clinical performance metrics were calculated on 708 consenting Johns Hopkins Emergency Department patients who self-reported an increased risk for HCV infection.

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Identifying the baseline status and the timing of ecosystem disturbances are essential for restoration programs. The historical bioaccumulation of heavy metals was assessed from an 80-cm-long core from the Manzala Lagoon (Nile Delta). The heavy metal concentrations increased slightly upward and peaked around 1964, after the completion of Aswan High Dam.

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  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to neurological deficits and oxidative stress, prompting research into the neuroprotective effects of Daidzein, a phytoestrogen.
  • In vitro studies with HT-22 cells showed that Daidzein improved cell survival and reduced harmful nitric oxide production, while in vivo tests using three doses of Daidzein demonstrated significant improvements in neurological functions and anxiety behaviors.
  • Molecular analysis indicated that Daidzein enhances antioxidant defenses and reduces markers of cell damage and apoptosis, showing promise as a treatment for TBI-related complications.
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Meat spoilage has been acquiring increasing attention recently and is directly associated with food safety and human health. Biogenic amines are the spying organic compounds fostered from the microorganism-mediated decarboxylation of amino acids during meat spoilage. Histamine, a biogenic amine acts as a model analyte and is toxic if consumed substantially.

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is an important edible fish with a significant aquaculture contribution in Southeast Asian countries. The current study aims to enhance our understanding of the developmental biology of , which is crucial for implementing sustainable fish farming practices. To induce spermiation and ovulation in brooders, the synthetic hormone Ovaprim (GnRH + dopamine inhibitor) was administrated as a single injection dose of 0.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease is the chronic tissue inflammation of the lower part of the Gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Conventional therapeutic approaches face numerous challenges, often making the delivery system inadequate for treating the disease. This study aimed to integrate a pH-sensitive polymer and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) to develop a hybrid nanocarrier system.

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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a rare disease caused by an inflammation of the distal airway caused by an immune response to inhaled allergens. The clinical presentation and radiological and histological findings can overlap with other pulmonary conditions such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Therefore, it is essential to consider focused assessment for the patient if a diagnosis of HP is suspected.

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Introduction: The diagnosis and management of cow's milk allergy (CMA) is a topic of debate and controversy. Our aim was to compare the opinions of expert groups from the Middle East ( = 14) and the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) ( = 13).

Methods: These Expert groups voted on statements that were developed by the ESPGHAN group and published in a recent position paper.

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In developing countries, it is imperative to implement cost-effective strategies for animal humoral response development in the production of antiserum. This study compared the effect of immunization regimens on the humoral immune response of New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits ( = 24) using cell culture rabies vaccine (CCRV) through intradermal (ID) and traditional intramuscular (IM) routes. The rabbits were divided into three experimental groups: (a) IPC-R2 with a two-site one-week regimen; (b) TRC-R3 with a two-site twenty-eight-day regimen; and (c) Alternate-R4 with a four-site one-week regimen.

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Meningiomas are the most common primary intracranial tumors and can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Radiologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, and radiation oncologists rely on brain MRI for diagnosis, treatment planning, and longitudinal treatment monitoring. However, automated, objective, and quantitative tools for non-invasive assessment of meningiomas on multi-sequence MR images are not available.

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In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of six weeks of pulmonary rehabilitation on functional and psychological outcomes in long-COVID patients. The prospective clinical study included 46 patients that were diagnosed with COVID-19. A respiratory rehabilitation program was implemented for six weeks.

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Background: Calcaneal fractures remain a big challenge in orthopaedic surgery and lead to long lasting disabilities. Cadaveric research plays an important role in determining optimal fracture treatment. This scoping review aims to provide insight into cadaveric research that has been conducted on calcaneal fractures, including biomechanics, fixation, approaches and radiographic studies.

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  • * The study focused on creating a biocompatible zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO-NP) system, enhanced through drug conjugation and PEG coating for improved therapeutic effectiveness.
  • * Preliminary results showed that these PEGylated ZnO nanoparticles effectively targeted bacterial strains and promoted wound healing, indicating their potential for more efficient drug delivery in biomedical applications.
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Background: Low-grade fibromyxoid tumors are uncommon in children. Their differentiation from high-grade fibromyxoid tumors, as seen in adults, is imperative to diagnosis. Awareness of the entity and its subsequent behavior may guide management and predict outcomes.

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Background & Objective: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or stroke, Spinal Cord injury can lead to neurological diseases resulting in major loss in motor function causing hemiplegia or tetraplegia. In 2019, according to The Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) CVA/Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of death and disability combined, globally. Its prevalence vary drastically among South Asian countries.

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Pakistan has natural freshwater resources acting as a hotspot for diverse fish fauna. However, this aquatic fauna is declining at an alarming rate due to over-exploitation, habitat degradation, water pollution, climate change, and certain anthropogenic activities. The freshwater shark, Wallago attu, is a popular edible catfish inhabiting these freshwater ecosystems.

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Neurons and their connecting axons gradually degenerate in neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), leading to dysfunctionality of the neuronal cells and eventually their death. Drug delivery for the treatment of effected nervous system is notoriously complicated because of the presence of natural barriers, i.e.

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Data variations, library changes, and poorly tuned hyperparameters can cause failures in data-driven modelling. In such scenarios, model drift, a gradual shift in model performance, can lead to inaccurate predictions. Monitoring and mitigating drift are vital to maintain model effectiveness.

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  • The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of hip arthroscopy in patients with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH), focusing on patient-reported outcomes and complications.
  • A systematic review included 10 studies, revealing that a significant percentage of patients experienced important improvements in pain and function after the procedure, with few complications reported.
  • The findings suggest that patients with GJH can achieve positive outcomes comparable to those without hypermobility after arthroscopy, as long as proper surgical techniques are applied.
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Ethanol administration triggers an inflammatory response that leads to a complex series of immune responses including the release of an excessive amount of inflammatory mediators particularly tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and nuclear factor-kB (NF-KB) which produce a large amount of reactive oxygen species. The inflammatory-induced cytotoxicity is increased when the PI3-kinase/Akt pathway is inhibited. Some studies have also shown that ethanol suppresses the PI3-kinase signaling pathway induced by receptor activation.

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