Publications by authors named "Usman Saleem"

In this study, we synthesized PVA--poly(AMPS) nanogels with the aim of enhancing the solubility and dissolution of ticagrelor (TGR). Ticagrelor, a noncompetitive, reversible P2Y12 receptor antagonist, is prescribed to treat acute coronary syndrome. Ticagrelor has restricted oral bioavailability (≈36%) because of its poor solubility and permeability.

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected globally; but thanks to vaccines, the effect has been countered with the help of a vaccination programme. We report a case of exfoliative bullous rash in a 69-year-old lady admitted to the acute medicine unit with complaints of rash post-AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine administration. The rash initially started under her breast and had spread to other parts of the body without mucosal involvement.

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Objective To compare the role of paper-based versus digital record keeping in the orthopaedic ward in terms of staff satisfaction, education of staff, and adherence to British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) guidelines. Materials and methods Forty-four participants including nurses, senior house officers, foundation year trainees, and consultants completed a questionnaire. The first survey was done to introduce electronic records keeping to the participants and the second survey was conducted to review the collected record.

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Chromone derivatives possess a spectrum of biological activities. Chromone has been recognized as a privileged structure for new drug invention and development. Substitution pattern of chromone scaffold determines different type of biological activities.

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: Health-care systems in Asian countries are diverse. The economic evaluation provides information on how to make efficient use of the resources available to obtain the maximum benefits. In Asia, diseases such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), diabetes mellitus (DM), tuberculosis (TB) and epilepsy generate a heavy economic burden.

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