Publications by authors named "Noor M"

NF-Y is a class of heterotrimeric transcription factor composed of three subunits; NF-YA, NF-YB, and NF-YC. This complex binds to the CCAAT box found in eukaryotic promoters and is involved in the plant development and proliferation at various stages. Although many studies were conducted on NF-Y gene family in various species, but no study has been reported yet in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.

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Background: The convergence of healthcare and artificial intelligence (AI) introduces a transformative era in medical practice. However, the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare workers concerning the adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare are currently unknown.

Aims: The primary objective was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals in Dhaka city, Bangladesh, regarding the adoption of AI in healthcare.

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Purpose: Eye rubbing is considered to play a significant role in the progression of keratoconus and of corneal ectasia following refractive surgery. To our knowledge, no tool performs an objective quantitative evaluation of eye rubbing using a device that is familiar to typical patients. We introduce here an innovative solution for objectively quantifying and preventing eye rubbing.

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Objective: To evaluate the use of a multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test in detecting three viruses namely Rotavirus, Norovirus (genotypes 1 and 2), and Astrovirus that cause gastroenteritis in children under the age of five years.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Virology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from January to July 2023.

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Objective: To examine the perceived impact of incentive-linked prescribing (ILP) on the everyday lives of patients in Pakistan.

Methods: Adopting a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with 26 patients in Karachi. A convenient sampling method was used to recruit patients from different pharmacies located in all six districts of Karachi namely East, West, South, Central, Korangi, and Malir.

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Objective: To investigate private General Practitioners' (GPs) interest in continuous professional development (CPD), with a focus on ethical practices.

Method: A mixed method study design conducted a cross-sectional survey of registered private GPs (n=419) in Karachi was conducted in the year 2022 on their professional and ethical practices with perspectives on engagement in training in the year 2022. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 28 GPs to get a deeper understanding of their views on professional development.

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  • Autologous fat grafting has been a popular method in plastic surgery since the 1980s due to its advantages like cost-effectiveness and low risk of complications.
  • A study conducted at a Karachi hospital compared outcomes of patients with chronic non-healing wounds who received fat grafting followed by split-thickness skin grafts (STSGs) versus those who only received STSGs.
  • Results showed that patients receiving the combined treatment had a significantly higher rate of wound healing (66.7%) compared to those with STSGs alone (30%), indicating that fat grafting enhances healing outcomes.
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Antimony (Sb) toxicity is a significant threat to crop production and humans. Its concentration is increasing in soil and water due to human activities which needs dire attention to address this challenge. Biochar is a promising amendment to remediate polluted soils, however, its role in mitigating the toxic impacts of Sb on plants is still unclear.

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In hafnia-based thin-film ferroelectric devices, chemical phenomena during growth and processing, such as oxygen vacancy formation and interfacial reactions, appear to strongly affect device performance. However, the correlation between the structure, chemistry, and electrical potentials at the nanoscale in these devices is not fully known, making it difficult to understand their influence on device properties. Here, we directly image the composition and electrostatic potential with nanometer resolution in the cross section of a nanocrystalline W/HfZrO (HZO)/W ferroelectric capacitor using multimodal electron microscopy.

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  • Analysis of honey pollen content reveals a diverse array of 92 plant species from 48 families in Azad Kashmir, emphasizing the area's potential for melliferous flora.
  • The technique used for profiling is melissopalynology, which helps create a seasonal calendar to track pollen availability throughout the year.
  • The findings support honey quality and authenticity, proving beneficial for consumers, beekeepers, and regulatory bodies by confirming the geographical and botanical origins of honey.
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  • - This study evaluated the effectiveness of acetaminophen as an analgesic during labor, comparing its impact on pain reduction against a placebo in a controlled trial format.
  • - Conducted on 130 first-time mothers, the trial showed that acetaminophen significantly reduced pain levels after the first dose, but this effect diminished over time after the second dose.
  • - The results suggest that acetaminophen can be a useful non-opioid option for managing labor pain, particularly in the early stages of labor.
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Purpose: To determine the pattern(s) of onset, variation, and progression of retinopathy in patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS).

Design: Prospective, longitudinal, observational study.

Participants: Between November 2015 and March 2023, individuals with MPS were recruited from Ophthalmology clinics at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, United Kingdom.

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The journal retracts the article titled "Crayfish Research: A Global Scientometric Analysis Using CiteSpace" [...

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Objective To evaluate the appropriateness of packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusions across different departments of a tertiary care hospital. Methods This audit included 632 patients admitted to the major departments of Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan, who received one or more PRBC transfusions from November 2023 till July 2024. Six categories were defined who had different characteristics and thresholds for PRBC transfusion according to the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies Red Blood Cell Transfusion International Guidelines.

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  • The study investigated heavy metal contamination in poultry meat from Kotli Sattian, analyzing samples from ten different locations for metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic.
  • Findings showed that levels of lead, cadmium, chromium, arsenic, and nickel exceeded WHO permissible limits, indicating potential health risks.
  • Iron presented chronic health risks for both adults and children, and the cumulative hazard index suggested significant toxic risks from meat consumption, particularly concerning arsenic's carcinogenic risk.
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The polarization switching mechanism in ferroelectric ZrO involves the nucleation and subsequent migration of nonpolar domain boundaries; however, the fundamental mechanism driving this process remains inadequately understood. The present study introduces a mechanism for nearly barrierless polarization switching in 180° domain walls, facilitated by a the half-unit-cell nonpolar phase between oppositely polarized domains. Based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations, two types of 180° domain walls are explored, featuring head-to-head and tail-to-tail polarization boundaries, with nonpolar orthorhombic and tetragonal 4/ phases as the respective domain walls.

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  • - Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare immune condition characterized by the abnormal growth of Langerhans cells, affecting various parts of the body and leading to a wide range of symptoms.
  • - A case study of a four-year-old boy showed symptoms like a scalp rash, lumps on his head, and polyuria (excessive urination) over a few months.
  • - After thorough investigations, the boy was diagnosed with LCH, which also caused central diabetes insipidus as a complication.
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  • A study was conducted in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, to assess the incidence of respiratory viral infections in bone marrow transplant patients, using respiratory specimens collected over a year.
  • Out of 85 patients, 36.4% tested positive for respiratory viruses, with human rhinovirus being the most common.
  • The findings emphasize the need for early diagnosis and treatment of respiratory infections in these patients, suggesting the effectiveness of multiplex polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic tool.
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  • The commentary critiques Sharpe's (2024) article on editor bias and transparency in psychology, arguing it overlooks the broader context of public accountability and decolonization in science.
  • The authors propose using an equity model to analyze whether Sharpe’s recommended changes effectively address the issues of editor bias and transparency.
  • They suggest replacing the individual-focused approach in Sharpe's article with a systems thinking methodology to create actionable strategies for a more equitable and decolonized publishing process.
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COVID-19 infections have been linked with multiple neurological manifestations. One of the infrequent complications of post-COVID-19 infection is trigeminal neuropathy. Despite its infrequency, few cases of trigeminal neuropathy following COVID-19 infection have been documented in the literature.

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Targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutants is a promising strategy for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study focused on the computational identification and characterization of potential EGFR mutant-selective inhibitors using pharmacophore design and validation by deep learning, virtual screening, ADMET (Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity), and molecular docking-dynamics simulations. A pharmacophore model was generated using Pharmit based on the potent inhibitor JBJ-125, which targets the mutant EGFR (PDB 5D41) and is used for the virtual screening of the Zinc database.

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