Publications by authors named "J Kayani"
Introduction: Despite the popularity and potential protective effects of intermittent fasting (IF) against metabolic disorders, more human trials must be conducted to highlight its effects on human health. Therefore, the present trial aimed to investigate the effect of IF on the body composition, health markers, and memory status of obese and overweight adults.
Methods: A parallel randomised controlled trial was conducted in Lahore, Pakistan, with 30 participants recruited from each of the three arms (regular diet, customised diet, and IF group) with a follow-up period of 12 weeks.
Background: Physicians-in-training in the United States work long hours for relatively low wages. In response to increased economic burden, the popularity of unionization in residency training programs has increased dramatically. In this study, we conducted a cross-sectional investigation of the association between unionization status and Internal Medicine PGY-1 compensation and benefits.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMyocardial Recovery in the Systemic Context: A Philosophic Shift for the Heart Failure Subspecialty to Optimize Patient Care.
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Heart failure is a growing concern for healthcare due to its high rates among older adults, leading to frequent hospital stays and increased mortality.
- The management of heart failure is focused on improving heart function and overall health, addressing a wide range of cases from severe emergencies to ongoing treatment for patients.
- A comprehensive definition of "recovery" is proposed, which includes not just heart health but the overall well-being of patients, aiming for better management and coordinated care across various healthcare settings.
Article Synopsis
- Musculoskeletal urgent care centers (MUCCs) are becoming a popular alternative to emergency departments for treating orthopedic injuries, but there is limited long-term data on their effects on the healthcare system.
- A study conducted at two-year intervals from 2019 to 2023 found that the number of MUCCs initially grew from 558 to 596 before declining to 555, indicating fluctuations in their availability.
- Despite the ups and downs in the number of MUCCs, Medicaid acceptance increased from 58% to 71% during the study period, signaling improved access to orthopedic care for patients on Medicaid.
Objective: To investigate the incidence of accessory canals and the variation in root canal morphology of permanent mandibular incisors and canines in Pakistani population using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in University College of Dentistry, The University of Lahore, Pakistan after getting institutional ethical permission from January 2020 to September 2022. The data included records of 111 patients consisting of 444 permanent mandibular incisors and 222 permanent mandibular canines.