Publications by authors named "Syed Imran Shah"
Age is a known determinant of reproductive health and fertility in both genders. The present work aims to assess the reproductive hormone profile of a middle-aged and elderly man. For this descriptive cross-sectional study, healthy male subjects (n=77) were recruited from the valley.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStroke Incidence and Outcome Disparity in Rural Regions of Southern West Virginia.
J Emerg Trauma Shock
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- West Virginia has the highest rates of obesity, smoking, and diabetes in the U.S., increasing the risk of stroke, particularly in rural areas facing socioeconomic and healthcare access challenges.
- A study analyzing data from West Virginia's largest hospital (2000-2018) found significant geographic patterns of stroke incidence and mortality, identifying "hot spots" where rates were much higher than expected.
- The results highlight that rural areas experience elevated stroke risk and mortality likely linked to socioeconomic factors and limited healthcare access, suggesting a need for targeted investments in healthcare infrastructure.
Serum adiponectin levels in patients with coronary artery disease.
J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad
January 2011
Background: Adiponectin is an adipocytokine secreted from white adipose tissue. Serum level of adiponectin has been shown to be reduced in several disease states like obesity and diabetes. Hypoadiponectinemia has also been included in the list of newer risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
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