Publications by authors named "Iqra Abid"
Background Unplanned extubation (UE) poses a significant safety risk to mechanically ventilated, preterm, and critically ill neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of UE from January 2018 to December 2021, identify contributing risk factors, and compare the outcomes with a cohort of extremely preterm (EP) infants. Methods A retrospective study was conducted in the NICU at the Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar.
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- Cd toxicity is a significant environmental issue affecting agriculture and food safety, highlighting the need to address high Cd levels in soil and crops.
- This study investigates the effectiveness of iron-doped (FeBC) and zinc-doped biochar (ZnBC) in improving chickpea growth and yield in Cd-contaminated soil over a 120-day period.
- Results show that FeBC outperforms ZnBC and normal biochar (NBC) by enhancing plant growth and significantly reducing Cd uptake in roots, shoots, and grains, suggesting it as a viable solution for remediating contaminated soils while supporting sustainable legume production.
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- Citronellol (CT), a monoterpene alcohol found in essential oils, was studied for its ability to protect liver cells (HepG2) from damage caused by ethanol.
- The study used various assays to assess cell viability and found that CT improved cell survival and altered cell morphology compared to the control group affected by ethanol.
- Molecular analysis revealed that CT decreased levels of several harmful proteins involved in inflammation and collagen regulation, suggesting its protective effects are due to anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.
Point-of-care lung ultrasound in detecting pneumonia: A systematic review.
Can J Respir Ther
January 2024
Purpose: Limited evidence exists to assess the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of point-of-care lung ultrasound (LUS) across all age groups. This review aimed to investigate the benefits of point-of-care LUS for the early diagnosis of pneumonia compared to traditional chest X-rays (CXR) in a subgroup analysis including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Material And Methods: This systematic review examined systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and original research from 2017 to 2021, comparing point-of-care LUS and CXR in diagnosing pneumonia among adults, pediatrics and geriatrics.