Publications by authors named "S Afzaal"
Facial contour deformities associated with pigmentary changes are of major concern for plastic surgeons being difficult to treat. No definite ideal treatment option is available to address simultaneously both the contour defects as well as related hyperpigmentation. The aim of the current study is to compare long-term effects of conventional adipose tissue grafting and ex-vivo expanded ASC-enriched adipose tissue grafting for the treatment of contour deformities related pigmentary changes on the face.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn effective vaccine against is urgently needed as infection rates continue to rise and causes reproductive morbidity. An obligate intracellular pathogen, employs a type 3 secretion system (T3SS) for host cell entry. The tip of the injectosome is composed of the protein CT584, which represents a potential target for neutralization with vaccine-induced antibody.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development of highly efficient anti-bacterial wound dressings was carried out. For this purpose nanofibrous mats, hydrogels and films were synthesized from chitosan, poly(vinyl alcohol) and hydroxyapatite. The physical/chemical interactions of the synthesized materials were evaluated by FTIR.
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- Urban public bicycle sharing programs are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., with NYC's Citi Bike™ program leading the way since its launch in 2013, boasting nearly 100,000 members and 330 docking stations.
- A study assessed helmet use among Citi Bike™ riders at 25 busy docking stations, finding significant variation in rider behavior and helmet usage, with overall helmet use at a low median of 7.5%.
- The study showed that while the program promotes helmet use through education, the current strategy has not effectively increased the number of cyclists wearing helmets, as only 11.1% observed were using them.