Publications by authors named "F Syed"
Background: Simulation-based learning (SBL) and augmented reality (AR) /virtual reality (VR) are increasingly adapted and investigated globally to aid traditional teaching methods of clinical skills in several fields of clinical dentistry. This cross-sectional study was, therefore, aimed to assess the availability of such technology to Prosthodontics postgraduate trainees in Pakistan, as well as their introspective views regarding the effectiveness of adapting to simulation-based learning methods.
Method: Total population sampling yielded a sample of 200 participants.
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- - The study investigates the relationship between left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and ventricular arrhythmias in patients with mitral valve prolapse (MVP), as sudden deaths have been linked to increased ventricular mass.
- - Out of 629 participants, 22.4% exhibited LVH, with those having LVH showing a higher incidence of complex or frequent ventricular ectopy (cfVE) than those without LVH.
- - The findings indicate that LVH is not an independent risk factor for ventricular arrhythmia in MVP; rather, the risk is more closely associated with certain mitral valve features and heart failure conditions.
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- High-resolution typing of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) may enhance kidney transplantation by enabling selection of less immunogenic donors within a new 250-nautical mile allocation system.
- A study matched 501 transplant candidates from the University of Toledo Medical Center with 4812 donors, achieving a 99.8% success rate in finding optimal matches, which significantly improved HLA immunogenicity scores compared to a historical cohort.
- The results indicated that simulated transplants could lead to an increase in median graft survival from 13.4 years to 18.2 years, highlighting the benefits of the new donor matching approach for long-term patient outcomes.
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- The study aimed to gather insights from postgraduate prosthodontic trainees and their supervisors about the quality of education and clinical training in Pakistan.
- Conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital between May and October 2021, data was collected through a survey on various training aspects and analyzed using statistical software.
- Results indicated mixed satisfaction levels among trainees regarding their training experiences, highlighting the necessity for better regulation and monitoring of the education and induction processes in prosthodontics.
Background/purpose: Previous studies have shown that digital microscopy is an indispensable tool for teaching oral pathology laboratory course. Despite this, our institute relies solely on recommended/reference book images for oral pathology practicals, neglecting both light and digital microscopy methods. Gathering students' feedback on these methods is essential before considering digital microscopy as part of the oral pathology curriculum.
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