Publications by authors named "K Lakhani"

Multiple myeloma (MM) remains an incurable hematological malignancy that necessitates the identification of novel therapeutic strategies. Here, we report that intracellular levels of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) control the cytotoxicity of MM chemotherapeutic agents. Inhibition of VLCFA biosynthesis reduced cell death in MM cells caused by the proteasome inhibitor, bortezomib.

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Introduction: Most patients with these injuries are taken to hospitals frequently for specialized orthopedic treatment. However, because quackery is a common practice in the many regions, it is common in underdeveloped nations, particularly in rural India, for these injuries to be initially overlooked. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of open intramedullary nailing in the treatment of patients with neglected bilateral fracture shaft femurs in terms of union achievement and functional outcomes.

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  • Knee arthrodesis can help prevent above-knee amputation in patients with periprosthetic joint infections (PJI), and this study investigates its effectiveness and the validation of the Baeza-Ortega scale for measuring outcomes.
  • The study included 86 patients who underwent floating knee arthrodesis between 2012 and 2022, revealing a 15% reinfection rate and a 29% complication rate over an average follow-up of 4 years.
  • Results showed no significant differences in reinfection rates based on sex, age, or previous surgeries; however, higher McPherson Limb Grades were linked to increased reinfection risk, while a majority of evaluated patients reported satisfactory functional outcomes and satisfaction with the procedure.
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Introduction: Osteomyelitis as a condition in adolescents is difficult to diagnose as it is. In patients with sickle cell disease, the diagnosis is even more difficult due to the occurrence of Vaso occlusive crisis which being the most common acute clinical manifestation of sickle cell disease in bone may mimic osteomyelitis. No single clinical presentation, laboratory result, or imaging finding can definitively distinguish these diagnoses.

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Obesity, a prevalent global health concern, is characterized by excessive fat accumulation, which confers significant nutritional and health risks, including a shortened lifespan and diminished wellbeing. Central to the regulation of energy balance and food intake is the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) protein, which modulates the interplay between caloric consumption and energy expenditure. Given its pivotal role in obesity regulation, the identification of effective inhibitors targeting the FTO protein is imperative for developing therapeutic interventions.

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