Publications by authors named "M Abul Farah"
Ascariasis, caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, is a major public health issue, especially in developing nations such as Pakistan. It impacts millions, causing significant morbidity through starvation, stunted growth in children, and a variety of gastrointestinal issues. The taxonomy of the Ascaris genus, notably the distinction between A.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is marked by serous retinal detachments caused by fluid leakage from the retinal pigment epithelium, often associated with stress, psychiatric disorders and the use of corticosteroids. This study aims to investigate the clinical and systemic characteristics associated with BALAD in patients with CSC, comparing those with and without BALAD to clarify its function as a biomarker of CSC severity and improve diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Purpose: Compare the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in patients with Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSC) with and without Bacillary Layer Detachment (BALAD), and to identify the distinguishing features and associated conditions of CSC with BALAD.
Short-term responses of identified soil beneficial-bacteria to the insecticide fipronil: toxicological impacts.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol
December 2024
Pesticides including insecticides are often applied to prevent distortion posed by plant insect pests. However, the application of these chemicals detrimentally affected the non-target organisms including soil biota. Fipronil (FIP), a broad-spectrum insecticide, is extensively used to control pests across the globe.
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- The study investigates the impact of controlled versus uncontrolled hypertension on the outcomes of patients undergoing elective Endovascular Aneurysm Repair, using a national database to enhance preoperative care.
- Patients were categorized based on their hypertension status and tracked for outcomes like perioperative death and other complications, from a larger group including both hypertensive and non-hypertensive individuals.
- The results showed that patients with uncontrolled hypertension had significantly worse outcomes compared to those with controlled hypertension and non-hypertension, indicating the need for better preoperative management in hypertensive patients.
This study investigated the impact of chlorine dioxide (ClO) treatment on the storage quality of after harvesting. samples treated with different concentrations (0.2, 0.
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