Publications by authors named "S K Khandker"
The reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test to detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, has been regarded as the diagnostic gold standard. However, the excessive sensitivity of RT-PCR may cause false-positive outcomes from contamination. Again, its technical complexity increases the chances of false-negatives due to pre-analytical and analytical errors.
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- This study investigates the prevalence of HIV among pregnant women in North America, focusing on data from the USA, Canada, and Mexico, as previous studies mostly centered on other global regions.
- A total of 10 relevant studies were reviewed, encompassing over 339,000 pregnant women, revealing an overall pooled HIV prevalence of 0.6%, with rates varying significantly across the three countries.
- The findings suggest that the prevalence of HIV among pregnant women in North America is considerably lower than in regions like Eastern Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the importance of awareness and healthcare access in managing maternal health.
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- Nephropathy, a common complication of diabetes, was studied to estimate its prevalence among diabetic patients in North America.
- The analysis included 11 studies and revealed a pooled prevalence of 28.2% for nephropathy in diabetic patients across the region, with varying rates in the USA (24.2%), Canada (31.2%), and Mexico (31.1%).
- The overall prevalence was lower in North America compared to regions like Africa, Europe, and Asia, highlighting the need for improved diagnostics, healthcare access, and awareness to address this issue.
COVID-19 vaccination strategies, including heterologous prime-boost regimens and additional booster doses, aim to optimize immune responses. However, seroepidemiological studies on immune responses to different COVID-19 vaccine types and schedules remain limited. This study investigated antibody levels following homologous and heterologous prime-and-boost COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh.
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