Publications by authors named "S S Minhas"
Water purification become more challenging day by day, due to novel anthropogenic pollutants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in nonstick cookware, firefighting foams, packaging etc. PFAS has adverse effects on human health and ecosystem and their physicochemical properties and unique molecular structures make the conventional water treatment methods more challenging. Among the novel PFAS removal technologies, nanomaterials incorporated in membranes are regarded as promising membrane technology for the treatment of PFAS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Semen analysis is the standard test for evaluating male fertility. However, it may not address all aspects of male infertility. This review explores the role of leukocyte elastase (LE) as a possible biomarker for male fertility by evaluating 28 corresponding studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: As a global public health issue, childhood maltreatment is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to investigate the association between childhood maltreatment and immune-mediated inflammatory disorders (IMIDs).
Methods: We conducted a retrospective matched open cohort study using a UK primary care database between January 1, 1995 and January 31, 2021.
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- The study examined how specific genetic variations (SNPs) in the CD44 gene affect its protein expression and influence the risk of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
- It involved comparing genetic and protein expression data from 85 HNSCC patients and 85 healthy controls, using techniques like immunohistochemistry and DNA sequencing.
- Results showed that the SNP rs13347 was significantly linked to a higher risk of HNSCC, particularly in individuals with the TT genotype, while no connection was found for the SNP rs187115.
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- This review examines how testosterone affects cardiovascular health, particularly in men with low testosterone levels (hypogonadism), and the impact of testosterone therapy.
- Preclinical research indicates that testosterone influences cardiovascular risk through various mechanisms, but low testosterone levels are linked to poorer metabolic health without a clear connection to major cardiovascular events.
- While testosterone therapy can elevate hematocrit levels, recent studies suggest it does not significantly increase the risk of venous blood clots, and most evidence points to its cardiovascular safety for middle-aged and older men with low testosterone.