Publications by authors named "D A Muin"
Purpose Of Review: Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a rare malignancy posing significant diagnostic and management challenges. This review provides an overview of the evidence supporting various imaging modalities and offers insights into future innovations in UTUC imaging.
Recent Findings: With the growing use of advancements in computed tomography (CT) technologies for both staging and follow-up of UTUC patients, continuous innovations aim to enhance performance and minimize the risk of excessive exposure to ionizing radiation and iodinated contrast medium.
: Intra-amniotic infection (IAI) is a rare but serious condition with potential complications such as preterm labor and intrauterine fetal death. Diagnosing IAI is challenging due to varied clinical signs. Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction have been hypothesized to evolve around IAI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF(1) Background: Lower birth weight among newborns in higher altitudes has been well documented in previous literature. Several possible causes for this phenomenon have been investigated, including biophysiological adaptation, epigenetic or genetic mechanisms or lifestyle changes. This is the first study to show the effect modification of altitude and parity on the birth weight length ratio (BWLR) in women resident in moderate altitudes compared to a low sea level.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of Review: The aim of this study was to summarize the available evidence on different PET imaging modalities for the staging of patients diagnosed with bladder cancer (BCa). We further discuss the use of PET/computed tomography (CT) and PET/MRI with different radiopharmaceuticals to characterize tumour biology for treatment guidance.
Recent Findings: Available evidence supports the benefits of PET/CT in BCa staging due to its higher accuracy in the detection of nodal metastases compared with CT alone.
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- Pregnancy in women with thalassemia minor is generally safe, but studies show an increased risk of complications for mothers and newborns.
- A study of 230 pregnant women found no significant increase in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among those with beta-thalassemia minor compared to healthy controls, but they did show lower hemoglobin and hematocrit levels throughout pregnancy.
- Babies born to women with beta-thalassemia minor were more likely to face issues like post-natal jaundice and significant weight loss, highlighting the need for careful monitoring during pregnancy.