Publications by authors named "Fahad Amin"
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has not only had a severe impact on global health but also poses a threat to the environment. This research aims to explore an innovative approach to address the issue of increased waste generated by the pandemic. Specifically, the study investigates the utilization of discarded face masks in combination with recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) and Silica Fume (SFM) in civil construction projects.
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- * Eight studies involving 4488 hypertensive patients were analyzed, showing that sacubitril/valsartan significantly lowers various blood pressure measurements compared to olmesartan, with impressive p-values under 0.00001 for some metrics.
- * Despite its efficacy in reducing blood pressure, sacubitril/valsartan presents a slightly less favorable safety profile compared to olmesartan, indicating a need for further investigation into its overall use.
Background There is a lack of data about hypertension screening in low- to middle-income countries. The primary objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of blood pressure (BP) screening in Karachi, Pakistan. The secondary objective was to identify ways to improve effective BP screening practices among the population at risk.
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