Publications by authors named "Saeed R"

Stroke remains a critical global health challenge, with ischemic stroke comprising most cases and necessitating rapid, effective treatment to improve patient outcomes. This review explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning into medical devices for stroke triaging, highlighting their impact on reducing notification times, latency in care, and health disparities. By analyzing Food and Drug Administration-approved AI-enabled devices under the "Radiological computer-assisted triage and notification software" regulation category, we assess their sensitivity, specificity, and time-to-notification as the measure of their overall effectiveness in clinical settings.

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The predilection of -, -, and -hybridized chalcogen-bearing molecules to engage in type I chalcogen···chalcogen interactions was comparatively unveiled in like···like/unlike CY···YC, YCY···YCY, and FY···YF (where Y = O, S, and Se) complexes, respectively. Upon the optimized monomers, a potential energy surface (PES) scan was conducted to pinpoint the most favorable complexes. The energetic findings unveiled the ability of the investigated systems to engage in the interactions under study with binding energy values ranging from -0.

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  • The study focused on using the SeDeM-ODT parametric tests to evaluate ludipress as a directly compressible excipient for creating flurbiprofen orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs).
  • All nine powder blends tested showed appropriate compressibility and bucodispersibility, indicating that direct compression is a suitable method for tablet production.
  • The formulations underwent various tests for hardness and disintegration, and stability studies showed a shelf life of about 51-56 months, with dissolution studies indicating they followed the Higuchi kinetic model.
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  • This study analyzed the effects of lyophilized juice from Citrus reticulata on paracetamol-induced toxicity, focusing on its phytochemical makeup and protective properties for the liver and kidneys.
  • The research involved 36 rats treated with different doses of paracetamol and lyophilized juice, with blood samples collected at various intervals to assess changes in liver and kidney functions.
  • Results showed that the juice, particularly at a dose of 500mg/kg, significantly reduced harmful serum levels, indicating its potential therapeutic effects against liver and kidney damage.
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Human sensory techniques are inadequate for automating fish quality monitoring and maintaining controlled storage conditions throughout the supply chain. The dynamic monitoring of a single quality index cannot anticipate explicit freshness losses, which remarkably drops consumer acceptability. For the first time, a complete artificial sensory system is designed for the early detection of fish quality prediction.

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Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetic blinding disease with over 80 causative genes. Disease progression varies between patients with similar genetic backgrounds. We assessed the association between environment, gut microbiota, and retinal degeneration in the RP rat model Royal College of Surgeons (RCS).

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Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a common congenital defect of the small intestinal tract resulting from incomplete obliteration of the vitellointestinal duct. It presents with unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, bowel obstruction, and inflammation. In rare instances, the presentation is with perforation similar to acute appendicitis with perforation.

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Omeprazole, a drug of choice for the management of gastric hyperacidity, influences serotonergic neurotransmission in brain regions and its long-term use is known to cause stress-related behavioral deficits including anxiety. Aim of the current study was to explore the effects of omeprazole treatment on immobilization-induced anxiety in rats, specifically on the role of serotonin (5-HT). In view of the role of serotonin-1A (5-HT1A) autoreceptor in the availability of 5-HT in brain regions, mRNA expression of this autoreceptor was performed in raphe nuclei.

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Intussusception, defined as the telescoping of one segment of the gastrointestinal tract into an adjacent one, is a rare cause of abdominal pain in the adult population due to underlying benign or malignant pathology. With the liberal use of CT in the evaluation of patients with abdominal pain, the diagnosis became more reliable. Resection of the bowel segment is the recommended treatment in most cases.

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The scientific innovations have emphasized the importance of diet for one's health and wellbeing. The genetic revolution has enhanced our understanding about the effect of nutrients on genomic and transcriptomic profiles and gene-nutrition interactions (nutritional genomics). Furthermore, the contribution of micronutrient insufficiencies and macronutrient excess is evident in the development and progression of many diseases, especially cancer.

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Cancer, a non-communicable disease with diverse kinds is one of the major global problems with high incidence and no proven method to prevent or treat. Minerals including trace elements are significant micronutrients for preserving the body's typical physiological function. In contrast to extremely processed industrial food, they are rich in natural sources of food and frequently included in nutritional supplements.

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The effect of nutrition in the development and prognosis of cancer has received a lot of attention. Research shows taking vitamins, which are powerful antioxidants, can significantly lower the risk of cancers. Nutritional supplements suited to a patient's background, genetics, diet, tumour histology, and therapy may be beneficial in some cases.

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Background: Multiple educational modalities have been utilized including leaflet, face-to-face counseling and watching videos in waiting areas for engaging patients. Considering the two challenges of waiting time frustration and lack of health screening awareness, Family Physicians' waiting area are an ideal place to bridge this gap. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of video-based health education intervention in improving knowledge about health screening among patients and their families sitting in waiting area of Family Medicine clinics.

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The development of a tunnel oxide interfacial layer capped by a highly doped poly-Si layer is considered one of the most promising methods to reduce charge carrier recombination and improve the performance of conventional PERC devices. The thickness and doping concentration of emitters and BSF layers greatly influence the tunnelling current in TOPCon devices. In this research, we evaluated the performance of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells by conducting an in-depth analysis of various key parameters.

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Background: Childhood Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is an eminently curable disease. Good outcomes can be achieved even in resource-limited settings, and the focus is increasingly on limiting long-term toxicity. Contemporary treatment incorporates a risk-stratified, response-adapted approach using multiagent chemotherapy with/without low-dose radiotherapy.

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Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is an aggressive leukaemia characterised by uncontrolled blast cell proliferation. miRNAs and Clusters of Differentiation (CD) molecules play essential roles in AML progression. This study aims to investigate the effect of COVID-19 on the expression of circulating miRNA and CD molecules in AML.

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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are key regulators in Acute Myeloid Leukemia AML, affecting gene expression, including that of CD markers and impacting mutations within leukemic cells. Mutations in AML can alter miRNA profiles, which can affect the expression of CD markers and contribute to disease progression by influencing cellular processes such as differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis. Here, we examined the interplay of cell surface protein expression (CD markers), DNA mutations, and microRNA expression in AML patients.

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Context: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an escalating global health issue. Early detection and precise diagnosis are imperative for effective management.

Aim: To evaluate the sociodemographic and clinical attributes of study participants concerning their ultrasound grading with FibroScan and FLI values.

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  • The study assesses the awareness, attitudes, and practices related to breast self-examination (BSE) among female patients with breast cancer in Baghdad Medical City.
  • Of the 100 participants, 71 were aware of BSE, mainly through social media, but many struggled to perform it correctly due to a lack of understanding.
  • Significant connections were found between timely BSE initiation and its proper execution, as well as an association between performing BSE correctly and the early detection of breast cancer.
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In software development, it's common to reuse existing source code by copying and pasting, resulting in the proliferation of numerous code clones-similar or identical code fragments-that detrimentally affect software quality and maintainability. Although several techniques for code clone detection exist, many encounter challenges in effectively identifying semantic clones due to their inability to extract syntax and semantics information. Fewer techniques leverage low-level source code representations like bytecode or assembly for clone detection.

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Researchers from all around the world have been paying close attention to particle-based power tower technologies. On the King Saud University campus in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the first integrated gas turbine-solar particle heating hybrid system has been realized. In this study, two different types of experiments were carried out to examine how susceptible prospective liner materials for thermal energy storage tanks were to erosion.

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Pectoralis major (PM) rupture is a rare injury, commonly misdiagnosed, that affects mostly young male athletes aged 20-40 years. This type of injury is typically associated with weight lifting, especially bench pressing. In an occupational medicine setting, it is extremely rare and not much reported in the literature.

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Context: Elderly malnourishment remains a largely unexplored area, despite having a significant effect on the level of mortality and morbidity. This study aims to explore the level of malnourishment and identify those at risk of malnourishment among the elderly population presenting to a teaching hospital in Karachi.

Aims: To assess nutritional status and its associated factors among the elderly population.

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σ-Hole site-based interactions in the trigonal bipyramidal geometrical structure of hypervalent pnicogen, halogen, and aerogen-bearing molecules with pyridine and NCH Lewis bases (LBs) were comparatively examined. In this respect, the ZF···, XFO···, and AeFO···LB complexes (where Z = As, Sb; X = Br, I; Ae = Kr, Xe; and LB = pyridine and NCH) were investigated. The electrostatic potential (EP) analysis affirmations outlined the occurrence of σ-holes on the systems under consideration with disparate magnitudes that increased according to the following order: AeFO < XFO < ZF.

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