Publications by authors named "Aquil Ahmad"

Background and objective ChatGPT is a large language model (LLM) generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot trained through deep learning to produce human-like language skills and analysis of simple problems across a wide variety of subject areas. However, in terms of facilitating the transfer of learning in medical education, a concern has arisen that while AI is adept at applying surface-level understanding, it does not have the necessary in-depth knowledge to act at an expert level, particularly in addressing the core concepts. In this study, we explored the efficacy of ChatGPT in solving various reasoning questions based on the five core concepts applied to different modules in the subject of physiology.

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We report the structural, mechanical, electronic, phonon, and thermoelectric properties of new XYTe (X= Ti/Sc; Y = Fe/Co) half-Heusler compounds by employing first principles based DFT computation and Boltzmann transport equations. At their equilibrium lattice constants, these alloys exhibit a crystal structure with a space group (#216) of 4̄3 and adhere to the Slater Pauling (SP) rule, while being non-magnetic semiconductors. The Pugh's ratio of TiFeTe shows that it is a ductile material, which makes it suitable for use in thermoelectric applications.

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Tunability of structural, magnetic and electronic properties of CoFeGe Heusler alloy is experimentally demonstrated by doping Ti in the Fe site (i.e. CoFeTiGe), followed by in-depth first principle calculations.

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Density functional theory calculations within the generalized gradient approximation are employed to study the ground state of CoFeAl. Various magnetic configurations are considered to find out its most stable phase. The ferromagnetic ground state of the CoFeAl is energetically observed with an optimized lattice constant of 5.

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  • Over 33% of hypertensive individuals in India develop nephropathy, making proteinuria an important early indicator, though traditional 24-hour urinary tests are inconvenient for patients.
  • This study evaluated the Protein Creatinine Index (PCI) as a simpler alternative to assess urinary protein levels in relation to hypertension severity and duration among different groups of hypertensive and normotensive individuals.
  • Results revealed that PCI levels significantly correlate with both the severity and duration of hypertension, suggesting that PCI should be regularly monitored in patients with hypertension lasting more than 5 years for early nephropathy detection.
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Introduction: Neuropathy is one of the most troublesome complication affecting individuals with diabetes. The resultant loss of function in peripheral nerves causes loss of protective sensations and impairs patient's ability to perceive incipient or even apparent ulcerations in the feet.

Aim: This study was undertaken to test the hypothesis of alteration in electrophysiological parameters of nerve before actual manifestations of neuropathy in type 2 diabetic patients and to analyse the effect of smoking on Sensory Nerve Conduction Velocity (SNCV) of diabetic subjects.

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Objective: Pregnancy brings about significant changes in respiratory function, as evidenced by alterations in lung volumes and capacities, which are attributable to the mechanical impediment caused by the growing foetus. This study was undertaken in order to identify changes in respiratory function during normal pregnancy and to determine whether such changes are more pronounced in twin pregnancy than in singleton pregnancy.

Methods: Respiratory function was assessed in 50 women with twin pregnancies and in 50 women with singleton pregnancies (during the third trimester in both groups), as well as in 50 non-pregnant women.

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Introduction: A major chunk of ocular allergies in humans involve the conjunctiva, of which Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) appears to be more common. VKC, a chronic allergic conjunctivitis, frequently affects young males and is characterized by intense inflammation of the limbal and/or tarsal conjunctiva. The etiology and immuno-pathogenesis of VKC still remain unclear.

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Context: Oxidative Stress is caused by an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species and a biological system's ability to readily detoxify the reactive intermediates.

Aims: 1. To compare the levels of Malondialdehyde (MDA), in hypertensive and normotensive subjects.

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Trace element deficiency or excess is implicated in the development or progression in some cancers. Here we report the elevated level of copper and low level of zinc in the plasma of esophageal cancer patients in Kashmir India--a high incidence area. The average level of copper was significantly higher (P < 0.

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Trace element deficiency or excess is implicated in the development or progression in some cancers. Here we report the elevated levels of copper and low level of zinc in the plasma of esophageal cancer patients in Kashmir India- a high incidence area. The average level of copper was significantly higher for patients than for controls (p<0.

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