Publications by authors named "Qureshi Z"

Objective: This mini-review provides an overview of the current evidence for Revumenib, a first-in-class menin inhibitor, in treating AML with KMT2A rearrangements or NPM1 mutations. This therapy represents a promising advancement by selectively disrupting leukemogenic pathways.

Summary: The clinical promise of Revumenib in genetically defined AML highlights its potential role in shaping the future treatment landscape.

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Au nanoclusters often demonstrate useful optical properties such as visible/near-infrared photoluminescence, in addition to remarkable thermodynamic stability owing to their superatomic behavior. The smallest of the 8e superatomic Au nanoclusters, Au, has limited applications due to its lack of luminescence and relatively low stability. In this work, we investigate the introduction of a single Pt dopant to the center of a halide- and triphenylphosphine-ligated Au nanocluster, affording a cluster with a proposed molecular formula PtAu(PPh)Br.

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Breast and prostate cancer are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide. Recent advances in tumor sequencing and gene studies have led to a paradigm shift from treatment centered on the type of tumor to therapy more focused on specific immune phenotype markers and molecular alterations. In this review, we discuss the utility and function of talazoparib concerning prostate cancer treatment and summarize recent and planned clinical trials on talazoparib.

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Objectives: The gut microbiome is crucial in influencing cancer progression and response to treatment. We evaluate the efficacy and safety of probiotics and synbiotics in cancer treatment, focusing on the incidence of diarrhea, significant complications, surgical site infections, length of hospital stay, progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS).

Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane CENTRAL up to June 2024.

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Background: In this review, the complicated landscape of breast cancer management is explored with a focus on the promising synergies between ribociclib and endocrine therapy. Ribociclib mainly acts as a cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitor, which disrupts cell cycle progression necessary for tumor growth. This, in combination with endocrine therapy, aims to produce hormone receptor-positive breast cancers, which is a very relevant subtype with challenging therapeutics.

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Background: Thromboembolic disorders globally contribute to morbidity and mortality, emphasizing adequate anticoagulation and thrombosis management. Therapeutic advances are essential in preventing complications like pulmonary embolism, stroke, and myocardial infarction. This review summarizes recent anticoagulation advances, current challenges, future directions, and novel anticoagulants and drug delivery systems on clinical outcomes.

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To synthesize the evidence on the efficacy and safety of teclistamab in treating relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). A systematic search for records published from inception until June 2024 was conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Google Scholar databases. Five studies with 661 RRMM patients were included in the analysis.

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The catalytic cracking of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has attracted significant attention due to its importance in producing valuable feedstocks for the petrochemical industry. This review provides an overview of recent developments in zeolite-based catalyst technology for converting LPG into light olefins. Catalytic cracking utilizes zeolite-based catalysts usually associated with stability challenges, such as coking and sintering.

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Our study describes the reported rate of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, declaration of Helsinki (DoH), and informed consent in the case reports and case series and investigates factors associated with the ethical approval report. We searched PubMed for case reports and case series from 2006 to 2017. Annually, we obtained the first 20 articles of a case report cluster from 20 distinct publications.

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  • A meta-analysis assessed lenvatinib's effectiveness and safety in treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC), both alone and with other tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), comparing it to other TKIs.
  • Out of 17 studies, results showed that lenvatinib significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) compared to other TKIs, with mixed quality of life outcomes.
  • While lenvatinib had a higher chance of inducing a response in patients, its safety profile regarding serious adverse events was similar to that of other TKIs.
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A Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction was developed on unprotected -bromoanilines. This operationally simple reaction was developed for the diversification of glucocorticoid receptor modulators (GRMs), showed compatibility to various boronic esters featuring unique functionalities, and was demonstrated on a gram scale.

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Background: Keeping in mind the unceasingly escalating prevalence of coronary disease worldwide, the mortality rate is also expected to rise with a staggering increase in healthcare costs. Angiography is the gold standard for diagnosing these blockages that trigger these diseases. Amides and urethanes are the common catheter construction material used for angiography.

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Introduction: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal mortality. A new clinical intervention (E-MOTIVE) holds the potential to improve early PPH detection and management. We aimed to develop and pilot implementation strategies to support uptake of this intervention in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania.

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  • This meta-analysis evaluates the safety and effectiveness of three first-line targeted therapies (osimertinib, erlotinib, gefitinib) for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have mutations in the EGFR gene.* -
  • A systematic search of multiple databases identified 19 relevant trials, revealing that all three treatments demonstrated safety and efficacy, with osimertinib showing a higher objective response rate (ORR) of 72% compared to 69% for erlotinib and 64% for gefitinib.* -
  • Overall, the findings indicate that osimertinib not only provides better ORR but also excels in disease control with a rate of
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  • Abemaciclib, a CDK4/6 inhibitor, shows significant efficacy in treating HR+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer when combined with endocrine therapy, according to a comprehensive study.
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 studies with over 14,000 patients demonstrated improved progression-free survival (PFS), overall response rate (ORR), and overall survival (OS) with abemaciclib treatment.
  • While abemaciclib enhances treatment outcomes, it also poses a higher risk of adverse effects, particularly in combination therapies, necessitating careful consideration for its use in newly diagnosed patients.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), necessitating adaptations across pre-transplant, transplantation, and post-transplant phases. HSCT recipients with compromised immune systems face heightened risks of severe COVID-19 outcomes, including increased mortality. The pandemic prompted significant changes in treatment strategies, with many patients experiencing delays or deferrals in autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), alongside adjustments to chemotherapy regimens to prevent disease recurrence.

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Purpose: This review aims to discuss the role and efficacy of Sacituzumab Govitecan in the management of breast cancer.

Summary: Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among women worldwide. This comprehensive review delves into the advancements brought about by Sacituzumab Govitecan in the treatment of metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

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Introduction: Ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel) is a chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy approved for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). In the phase 3 trial, CARTITUDE-4 (NCT04181827), cilta-cel demonstrated improved efficacy vs. standard of care (SOC; daratumumab plus pomalidomide and dexamethasone [DPd] or pomalidomide plus bortezomib and dexamethasone [PVd]) with a ≥ complete response (≥CR) rate of 73.

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Venetoclax synergizes with low-intensity regimens such as hypomethylating agents (HMAs) and low-dose cytarabine (LDAC). However, less is known about the clinical activity of venetoclax combined with HMAs or LDAC. Therefore, the current study focused on assessing the clinical efficacy, safety, and predictive factors for response to these venetoclax-based regimens in elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

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In her presidential initiative, AACAP President Dr. Tami Benton outlined her vision for the dynamic role of child and adolescent psychiatrists and their respective communities, encouraging them to transcend traditional clinical roles and become public health advocates by "Bringing the Village to the Children." This message emphasizes the capacity of child and adolescent psychiatrists to reach beyond clinical silos and identify partnerships across a variety of disciplines to improve child mental health.

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Introduction: Gastric cancer remains a challenging malignancy with a high global mortality rate. Recent advances in targeted therapy and immunotherapy have shown promise in improving patient outcomes. This paper reviews the impact of incorporating targeted agents such as trastuzumab and immunotherapeutic agents like pembrolizumab into standard chemotherapy regimens for gastric cancer treatment.

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  • - Estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), HER2-negative breast cancer with ESR1 mutations faces challenges in treatment due to resistance to chemotherapy, but elacestrant, a new oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD), shows promise in overcoming this resistance.
  • - A review of key clinical trials highlights elacestrant's effectiveness, demonstrating improved progression-free survival for patients with advanced breast cancer and a manageable safety profile, suggesting better patient adherence compared to injectable treatments.
  • - Ongoing trials of elacestrant could redefine treatment strategies for ER+ breast cancer, indicating a shift towards more personalized therapies by integrating targeted agents with traditional methods.
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Dynamic 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography (dFDG-PET) for human brain imaging has considerable clinical potential, yet its utilization remains limited. A key challenge in the quantitative analysis of dFDG-PET is characterizing a patient-specific blood input function, traditionally reliant on invasive arterial blood sampling. This research introduces a novel approach employing non-invasive deep learning model-based computations from the internal carotid arteries (ICA) with partial volume (PV) corrections, thereby eliminating the need for invasive arterial sampling.

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  • This review evaluates Capivasertib for treating Hormone Receptor-Positive (HR+) breast cancer, focusing on its effectiveness and specific cancer-targeting properties.
  • The therapy is noted for improving progression-free survival while causing manageable side effects, which can be addressed through dose adjustments.
  • Capivasertib-fulvestrant therapy shows promise over fulvestrant alone but needs more research, particularly in randomized control trials (RCTs).
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