Publications by authors named "F Awan"
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- The study investigates the interaction between Ang-(1-7) and the ET-1 system in the context of pulmonary hypertension, suggesting that Ang-(1-7) opposes harmful effects of ET-1.
- Research methods include various models (in vivo in mice, ex vivo in isolated arteries, and in vitro in human cells) that demonstrate Ang-(1-7) treatment reduces pulmonary vascular damage and promotes vasodilation.
- Findings reveal a complex signaling network involving MasR and ETR that protects against vascular injury, highlighting the potential for enhancing this pathway to improve vascular health.
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- Cannulation for haemodialysis is necessary but causes anxiety and varies in patient experiences based on individual and clinical traits.
- The study used interviews with 41 haemodialysis patients to identify key aspects of their needling experiences, resulting in a framework that includes themes like the nature of needling and factors such as the health of the fistula, the needler, and the organizational context.
- Findings highlight the psychological and relational dynamics of needling, suggesting healthcare professionals can improve patient experiences, ultimately enhancing overall care quality.
Background/objectives: MRI is the gold standard for detecting meniscal tears; however, ultrasound may readily detect meniscal changes, obviating the need for MRI. We aim to (1) determine ultrasound sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and accuracy in detecting meniscal changes, and (2) describe characteristic meniscal changes in US and their prevalence.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of knee ultrasound scans for the presence of medial and lateral meniscal tears was conducted.
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- The study aimed to investigate how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its Medicaid expansion impacted insurance coverage and survival rates for patients with HIV-related aggressive lymphoma.
- Researchers analyzed data from the National Cancer Database, focusing on adults diagnosed between 2007 and 2016 to compare survival outcomes between states that adopted Medicaid expansion and those that did not.
- The results indicated a significant decrease in uninsured individuals and a marked improvement in 2-year survival rates for patients in Medicaid expansion states (7.17% increase), suggesting that the ACA positively affected health outcomes in this population.