Publications by authors named "Rahima Azam"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigates HIV-related mortality trends among young adults in the U.S. from 1999 to 2020, revealing significant demographic and regional differences in mortality rates.
  • - Findings show that while the age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) declined from 1999 to 2018, there was a stabilization from 2018 to 2020, with males and non-Hispanic Blacks experiencing much higher death rates compared to females and Whites, respectively.
  • - The Southern region of the U.S. and urban areas reported notably higher mortality rates, urging the need for urgent action to address these disparities in HIV-related deaths.
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Objective: Hemodialysis patients with chronic kidney disease often exhibit inflammation characterized by elevated levels of C-reactive protein, Interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and they are shown to be associated with cardiovascular impairment and enhanced renal failure. This study aims to assess the impact of fish oil intake on inflammation indicators in adult hemodialysis patients.

Methods: From the inception to December 2023, the datasets Cochrane Central, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Embase, and Pubmed were examined.

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