Publications by authors named "M Assad Usmani"

Riboflavin (RF) sensitized photooxidation of pyridoxine HCl (PD) in the pH range of 2.0-12.0 has been carried out under UV and visible irradiation in aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

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Objective: Cognitive impairments in schizophrenia significantly affect functional outcomes and quality of life. This meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as an intervention for cognitive deficits in individuals with schizophrenia.

Methods: From May 20 to June 15, 2024, a systematic search of PubMed, Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane central register of controlled trials was conducted.

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Background: Roughly 10% of children aged 3 -17 in the USA are diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and minorities are less likely to initiate common pharmacologic treatment. We conducted a review of the literature to examine meditation as a safe, effective, and low-cost alternative.

Methods: We searched PubMed and other journals using "meditation," "mindfulness," "minority," related keywords, and relevant MeSH terms.

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The incidence of vibriosis is rising globally with evidence of climate variability influencing environmental processes that support growth of pathogenic . The waterborne pathogen, can invade wounds and has one of the highest case fatality rates in humans. The bacterium cannot be eradicated from the aquatic environment, hence climate driven environmental conditions enhancing growth and dissemination of .

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Article Synopsis
  • Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) are prevalent cancers that can spread to other parts of the body, but heart metastasis from HNSCC is rare and poses serious treatment challenges.
  • Cardiac metastasis is linked to a poor prognosis, and there is no standardized approach for diagnosing and treating these cases due to their infrequency.
  • The article discusses a specific case of cardiac metastasis from buccal squamous cell carcinoma, which was unexpectedly discovered using an advanced imaging technique called FDG PET/CT.
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