Publications by authors named "F A Irani"
Objective: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a common complication in patients with diabetes. With current treatment, only two-thirds of patients heal, with a median duration of 3-6 months. Hard-to-heal DFUs are a major source of morbidity and mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study critically examined the adaptation and normative processes of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV)India.
Method: WAIS-IV U.K.
Article Synopsis
- There is a growing interest in health disparities among cultural groups in the U.S., highlighting the importance of diverse cognitive norms and tests for accurate diagnosis and care.
- A scoping review revealed a lack of cognitive tests specifically designed for Asian Indians, a rapidly increasing population in the country.
- The study suggests developing culturally sensitive neuropsychological tools and normative data for Asian Indians, along with addressing healthcare access issues, to improve patient care and research in this area.
Social influence plays a crucial role during the teen years, with adolescents supposedly exhibiting heightened sensitivity to their peers. In this study, we examine how social influence from different sources, particularly those with varying normative and informational significance, affect adolescents' opinion change. Furthermore, we investigated the underlying neural dynamics to determine whether these two behaviorally similar influences share their neural mechanisms.
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