Publications by authors named "D Rahman"
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- Depression and anxiety disorders are common mental health issues that are increasingly being treated with digital health interventions like apps and web programs, which can influence patient engagement and adherence.
- The objective of the review was to assess how acceptable these technology-based interventions are for adults with depression or anxiety disorders, highlighting their potential effectiveness in treatment.
- A systematic review was conducted following established guidelines, focusing on studies that explored the acceptability of digital interventions for mental health, while excluding research on specific populations and settings that did not involve direct patient interaction with technology.
Bacterial DNA gyrase is considered one of the validated targets for antibacterial drug discovery. Benzopyrones have been reported as promising derivatives that inhibit bacterial DNA gyrase B through competitive binding into the ATP binding site of the B subunit. In this study, we designed and synthesized twenty-two benzopyrone-based derivatives with different chemical features to assess their antimicrobial and photosensitizing activities.
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- * Researchers developed a simple "mix-and-read" biosensor using a split NanoLuc luciferase to detect anti-NiV antibodies in samples, validated with over 700 serum samples from Bangladesh.
- * The new biosensor showed high sensitivity (98.6%) and specificity (100%) compared to existing tests, though it is less effective for detecting antibodies shortly after symptoms begin, making it a valuable tool for NiV surveillance and outbreak investigations.
Distracted driving is responsible for nearly 1 million crashes each year in the United States alone, and a major source of driver distraction is handheld phone use. We conducted a randomized, controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of interventions designed to create sustained reductions in handheld use while driving (NCT04587609). Participants were 1,653 consenting Progressive® Snapshot® usage-based auto insurance customers ages 18 to 77 who averaged at least 2 min/h of handheld use while driving in the month prior to study invitation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImportance: Handheld phone use while driving is a major factor in vehicle crashes. Scalable interventions are needed to encourage drivers not to use their phones.
Objective: To test whether interventions involving social comparison feedback and/or financial incentives can reduce drivers' handheld phone use.