Publications by authors named "Maria Khan"

Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are modern-day pandemics that have a significant impact on global healthcare. The glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP1-RA) semaglutide is a novel treatment for both tbl2DM and obesity, but can be associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism. This case report describes a 59-year-old woman with tbl2DM who received semaglutide to manage glycemic levels, and also experienced the additional benefit of weight reduction.

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A new series of sensitive 8-hydroxyquinoline azo-compounds (S1-S8) as sensors was synthesized by diazotization and diazo-coupling, and these compounds were characterized through UV, FTIR, H-NMR, C-NMR and ESI-MS investigations. The UV-visible spectral data revealed that Ni was sensed by compounds S2, S3, S4, and S6, producing colour changes ranging from violet to orange, and exhibited bathochromism of +8, +67, +63, and +85 nm, respectively. Optimized conditions included a mixture of ethanol/water (4 : 1) solvent system; pH 4 for compounds S3, S4, and S6, and pH 8 for compound S2; reaction time of 2 min; and a stoichiometric ratio of 3 : 1.

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Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) play a vital role in various physiological processes by catalyzing the reversible hydration of CO into HCO, hence maintaining the fluid and pH balance. Overexpression of carbonic anhydrases II (CA II) is associated with diseases, such as glaucoma, and epilepsy; therefore, it is considered as an important clinical target. Therapeutically used CA inhibitors exhibit several undesirable effects; therefore, there is an urgent need to identify new, safe, and effective inhibitors of the CAs.

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Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are particularly prevalent in Southeast Asia, mainly due to inadequate infection prevention and control (IPC) and the widespread and uncontrolled use of antibiotics. Pakistan is the third largest low-middle-income country (LMIC) user of antibiotics. Antibiotic consumption increased by 65%, from 800 million to 1.

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Background/objective: Obesity and rapid weight loss are risk factors for developing deep vein thromboses (DVTs). Our aims were to present a patient who developed extensive DVT after relatively rapid and severe weight loss that followed taking tirzepatide and to raise the awareness among health care professionals regarding the risk of DVT that can be associated with significant weight loss due to these agents.

Case Report: We present the case of a 20-year-old young man, with raised body mass index of >35 kg/m, who was initiated on tirzepatide treatment for weight loss, with 12-kg weight lost over 6 weeks.

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Background: Urothelial carcinoma is a subtype of urinary bladder cancer which carries a higher morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is estimated that 90% of the patients presenting to the hospitals with history of bladder cancer are diagnosed with urothelial carcinomas. Objective of the study was to evaluate the strength of EGFR expression and its prognostic role in urothelial carcinoma.

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  • The study explores stroke specialists' understanding of non-inferiority trials, noting an increase in their use for new stroke treatments.
  • A survey was conducted among World Stroke Organization members, revealing that many have limited familiarity with non-inferiority trials, despite recognizing their potential impact on patient care.
  • Results indicate a need for educational initiatives to improve knowledge and interpretation of non-inferiority trial designs and margins among clinicians.
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  • The study investigated the prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) among asthma patients and its effects on asthma control and quality of life (QoL) over an 8-month period.
  • Out of 190 asthma patients surveyed, 71.6% were found to have GERD, with a significant proportion experiencing poor control of their asthma and lower QoL scores.
  • Results indicated that those with GERD had notably lower scores in areas such as physical functioning, energy/fatigue, and bodily pain compared to those without GERD, highlighting the chronic disease's adverse effects on overall well-being.
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  • Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare type of stroke that may be linked to COVID-19 infection and vaccinations, with the management evolving to include fibrinolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.
  • A literature review highlighted that low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) and unfractionated heparin (UH) are the recommended first-line treatments for acute CVT, while warfarin can be used later for prevention, although DOACs show promise as alternatives.
  • Treatment approaches for COVID-19 related CVT are similar to non-COVID-19 CVT, but vaccine-related CVT requires different strategies involving non-heparin anticoagulants and possibly immunotherapy or steroids, emphasizing the
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  • * Many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are beginning to establish telestroke services, indicating a potential shift in access to specialized stroke care.
  • * The analysis identified significant variations in network structures and technologies used, with 75% employing real-time video and image transfer, and a focus on quality monitoring in 74% of networks.
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Background: Despite the potential for community health worker (CHW)-led programs to improve the health of people with justice involvement (PWJI), little is known about the practical implementation of such models. We explored barriers and facilitators to implementation of a municipal CHW program, the Health Justice Network (NYC HJN), led by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in partnership with three reentry-focused community-based organizations (CBOs) and three federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) that was designed to serve the health and social service needs of PWJI.

Methods: Eighteen in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of CHWs, partner site supervisors, and DOHMH staff.

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Introduction: Depressive symptoms are linked with pain, anxiety, and substance use. Research estimating whether a reduction in depressive symptoms is linked to subsequent reductions in pain and anxiety symptoms and substance use is limited.

Methods: Using data from the Veterans Aging Cohort Study, a multisite observational study of U.

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  • Oxidative stress arises when there's an imbalance between prooxidants and antioxidants, and celecoxib, a COX-2 inhibitor, can cause oxidative harm to the liver despite its effectiveness in reducing pain and inflammation.
  • The study tested the hypothesis that lycopene, a natural antioxidant found in certain fruits and vegetables, could protect rat liver cells from damage caused by celecoxib, through a controlled experiment with three groups of rats receiving different treatments.
  • Results indicated that lycopene effectively reduced liver damage and prevented fat accumulation and glycogen depletion in rats treated with celecoxib, suggesting it may offer protective benefits against oxidative injury and related liver diseases.
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Disparities in vaccine confidence and uptake among racial and ethnic minorities have resulted in a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 in these populations. Social media campaigns have shown promise in public health promotion and behavioral interventions. In January 2022, an academic-community partnership launched #Vax4Community, a 6-month social media campaign centered around the use of digital storytelling videos.

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  • The study explores how effective consumer-facing large language models (LLMs) can be for helping clinicians diagnose complex clinical cases.
  • Researchers compared the performance of three LLMs—Bing, Chat GPT, and Gemini—using a new grading rubric that focused on accuracy, readability, clinical interpretability, and safety.
  • Findings indicate that the LLMs performed differently, with Gemini showing the best results, and the grading tool developed for this research proved to be a reliable way to evaluate the clinical output of these models.
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Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) are a subtype of immune cells that infiltrate and accumulate within tumors. Studies proved that TILs can be used as prognostic and predictive markers for cancer patients' responses to immunotherapy. This review explores the modern knowledge of TILs, the challenges and opportunities for utilizing TILs in cancer treatment, such as the rise of therapies under TIL circumstances, the identification of biomarkers for TIL activity, and methods used to isolate and expand TILs for therapeutic use.

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Background: Quitting smoking may lead to improvement in substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and pain, especially among high-risk populations who are more likely to experience comorbid conditions. However, causal inferences regarding smoking cessation and its subsequent benefits have been limited.

Methods: We emulated a hypothetical open-label randomized control trial of smoking cessation using longitudinal observational data of HIV-positive and HIV-negative US veterans from 2003-2015 in the Veterans Aging Cohort Study.

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Background: Offering medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in carceral settings significantly reduces overdose. However, it is unknown to what extent individuals in jails continue MOUD once they leave incarceration. We aimed to assess the relationship between in-jail MOUD and MOUD continuity in the month following release.

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Chronic wounds can be classified as diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, or venous leg ulcers. Chronic wound management has become a threat to clinicians and constitutes a major healthcare burden. The healing process of chronic wounds requires many factors to work in concert to achieve optimal healing.

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Black men and people belonging to sexual minority groups are disproportionately impacted by criminal legal involvement and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Traumatic experiences are often associated with later criminal legal involvement, depression symptoms, sexual risk behavior, and STIs. Research on the joint influence of trauma and incarceration on STI risk among racial and/or sexual minority people is limited.

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Transgender women of color (TWOC) experience high rates of police violence and victimization compared to other sexual and gender minority groups, as well as compared to other White transgender and cisgender women. While past studies have demonstrated how frequent police harassment is associated with higher psychological distress, the effect of neighborhood safety and neighborhood police violence on TWOC's mental health is rarely studied. In this study, we examine the association between neighborhood safety and neighborhood police violence with psychological distress among TWOC.

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Background: Children with intellectual disabilities are at heightened risk for traumatization, though underserved due to silos of care, diagnostic overshadowing, and lack of adapted treatment. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based childhood trauma therapy, is described with recommended adaptations for use with children who have intellectual disabilities.

Method: We present a suggested theoretical and clinical guide for treating children with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

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  • The effectiveness of sotagliflozin, a medication for type 2 diabetes, in reducing cardiovascular and renal events remains unclear, prompting a meta-analysis to further investigate its benefits.
  • The study involved analyzing data from various medical databases for research published between January 2018 and January 2022, focusing on the quality and outcomes of included studies.
  • Results showed a significant reduction in hospitalizations and cardiovascular-related deaths among patients taking sotagliflozin, particularly at higher doses, although evidence for protecting renal function is still inconclusive.
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Background: Non-fatal overdose is a leading predictor of subsequent fatal overdose. For individuals who are incarcerated, the risk of experiencing an overdose is highest when transitioning from a correctional setting to the community. We assessed if enrollment in jail-based medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is associated with lower risk of non-fatal opioid overdoses after jail release among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD).

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