Publications by authors named "Amaan Rahman"
Post-Liver Transplant Outcomes: A Comparative Study of 6 Predictive Models.
Transplant Direct
December 2024
Background: We compared the performance of the Liver Transplant Risk Score (LTRS) with the survival outcomes following liver transplantation (SOFT), pretransplant SOFT (P-SOFT), Balance of Risk Score (BAR), donor-age and model for end-stage liver disease (D-MELD), and Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Risk Prediction Score (ORPS) for the prediction of 90-d mortality, 1-y mortality, and 5-y survival after first-time liver transplantation (LT).
Methods: A retrospective analysis of the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients was conducted using data collected between 2002 and 2021.
Results: A total of 82 696 adult LT recipients with a median age of 56 y were included.
Article Synopsis
- - Significant progress has been made in diagnosing and treating cholangiocarcinoma (CC), a serious liver cancer making up 15% of primary liver tumors, though it still accounts for 2% of cancer-related deaths due to its complexity and challenges.
- - Key risk factors include chronic inflammation, genetics, and congenital issues, with CC categorized into intrahepatic and extrahepatic types, both of which have been increasing in incidence over the past two decades.
- - Advancements in imaging, molecular profiling, and the evolution of endoscopic techniques have improved early detection and treatment, while multidisciplinary teams enhance patient care through combined surgical, medical, and palliative approaches.
Objective: This study analyzes gender disparities between men and women otolaryngology faculty in the top 20 otolaryngology departments ranked by research output and discusses the implications of these disparities.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of all articles published by faculty from January 2020 to December 2021 at the top 20 otolaryngology departments as ranked by Doximity's 2022 research output report. Integrated data from Web of Science, faculty directories, and NIH RePORT were used to collect data on faculty.
Article Synopsis
- Subclinical rejection (SCR) is when a kidney transplant shows signs of rejection but the kidney is still working well, and people are debating how it affects the transplant over the long term.
- The study will search for research from 1995 to 2023 about SCR in adult kidney transplant patients, looking for important results like kidney loss and future rejection.
- No new data will be collected for this study, and the findings will be shared in scientific papers and at conferences.
In recent years, exoskeleton test methods for industrial exoskeletons have evolved to include simulated laboratory and field environments. Physiological, kinematic, and kinetic metrics, as well as subjective surveys, are used to evaluate exoskeleton usability. In particular, exoskeleton fit and usability can also impact the safety of exoskeletons and their effectiveness at reducing musculoskeletal injuries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for approximately 90% of primary liver malignancies and is currently the fourth most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Due to varying underlying etiologies, the prognosis of HCC differs greatly among patients. It is important to develop ways to help stratify patients upon initial diagnosis to provide optimal treatment modalities and follow-up plans.
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- - The study aimed to understand patient experiences after scoliosis correction surgery through Instagram posts, as critiques of provider-initiated surveys suggested they may be biased in capturing true patient perspectives.
- - Researchers analyzed 25,000 Instagram posts, eliminating 24,500 that didn't reflect personal experiences, and found that 87.6% were from females, with a significant focus on online support and concerns regarding surgical scars.
- - Key findings indicated that most discussions occurred at least two weeks post-surgery, highlighting patients' desire for support and conversation about their surgical outcomes and experiences.