Publications by authors named "Z A Ansari"

Pancreatic cancer (PC) manifests as a highly aggressive neoplastic growth, ranking as the fourth major contributor to cancer-related mortality in the United States. Despite sustained efforts, the incidence of PC is projected to rise, and the mortality rate has seen only a marginal reduction over time. A mere 15% of pancreatic cancer cases are deemed resectable upon presentation, explaining the notably low 5-year survival rate associated with this malignancy.

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  • Patients awaiting heart transplants often require colonoscopies due to bleeding or screening needs, but there's limited research on the safety of these procedures for individuals on inotropic medications or mechanical circulatory support.
  • A study was conducted from 2015 to 2021 with 92 heart failure patients undergoing colonoscopy while on advanced heart failure therapies, such as inotropes or mechanical devices.
  • Results indicated that the most common reason for colonoscopy was cancer screening, with significant findings including 8% of screening procedures revealing advanced adenomas and 17% of bleeding-related colonoscopies identifying sources needing intervention, but no major complications related to anesthesia were reported.
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Marine algae are renowned for their health benefits due to the presence of functional bioactive compounds. In this context, this study aims to valorize the extract of a seaweed, (), through phytochemical characterization using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS), as well as in vitro and in silico evaluation of its biological activities (antioxidant and antimicrobial). Phytochemical characterization revealed that the ethanolic extract of (DdEx) is rich in phenolic compounds, with a total of 22 phycocompounds identified.

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There was an unprecedented surge in admissions for medical stabilization of pediatric patients with eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario. Eleven hospitals established an integrated rapid response model to ensure timely in-patient access for these patients. This population was cared for in re-allocated community hospital beds as a result of engaging hospital leadership, strengthening partnerships, consulting experts, leveraging existing resources and developing regional bed access strategies.

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