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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a growing concern among information technology (IT) professionals. Understanding the specific risk factors associated with MSDs among employers, occupational health practitioners, and IT professionals may reveal effective preventive measures. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and identify the risk factors associated with MSDs among IT professionals.

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Introduction: Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting millions worldwide. Family caregivers play a vital role in patient treatment and recovery, but their responsibilities can be physically and emotionally exhausting. There is limited research on caregiver burden in Bangladesh, prompting this study to identify factors associated with the burden among caregivers of schizophrenic patients.

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In the landscape of healthcare, the management of myocardial infarction (MI) stands as a pivotal challenge and a critical juncture where advancements are reshaping the trajectory of patient care. Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, remains a foremost contributor to global morbidity and mortality. Conventional management strategies have historically focused on rapid restoration of blood flow through revascularization techniques.

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Role of Positive Emotions in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy.

Curr Probl Cardiol

December 2023

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Analytics Group, Islamabad, Pakistan. Electronic address:

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, also known as "broken heart syndrome," is a transient cardiac condition characterized by sudden left ventricular dysfunction, often triggered by emotional stress or significant life events. While research has predominantly focused on the impact of negative emotions and emotional stressors, there is a growing interest in understanding the role of positive emotions in this unique cardiac syndrome. This narrative review explores the emerging research on positive emotions and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy.

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Aducanumab for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review.

Psychogeriatrics

May 2023

Health Systems and Population Studies Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Aducanumab is a novel disease-modifying anti-amyloid-beta (Aβ) human monoclonal antibody specifically targeted to the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). It was granted for treating AD in June 2021 by the United States Food and Drug Administration. We systematically analyzed available trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of aducanumab treating AD.

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Background: Copper-induced death (cuproptosis) is copper-dependent regulated cell death, which is different from known death mechanisms and is dependent on mitochondrial respiration. However, its effect on breast cancer (BRCA) is unclear.

Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the important clinical significance of cuproptosis genes and to provide a new idea for guiding the personalized immunotherapy strategy of BRCA patients.

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Alternate nostril breathing (ANB) is one of the best and easiest breathing exercises (pranayama) of yoga that are good for health and physical fitness. ANB exercise has beneficial and therapeutic effects on respiratory function in both normal as well as diseased humans. This study was conducted with the objective of assessing the physiological effects of short-term ANB exercise on respiratory function in healthy adult individuals leading a stressful life.

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Objectives: To determine whether hypothyroxinemia in the early neonatal period normalizes by 7 wk of postnatal age.

Methods: An observational study was carried out from July 2008 through June 2010 in the neonatal and postnatal unit of Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh. A total of 150 neonates including 100 preterm and 50 term neonates were selected by convenient sampling.

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Objective: To investigate the morphometric characteristics of the lateral bone window (LBW) of the sella turica.

Methods: A descriptive anatomical study of LBW was performed in 530 cases of dry skull base specimens with relatively complete sella turcica. Detailed morphometric characteristics such as dimensions and classification of the LBW was studied.

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Aim: To investigate the distribution of 12 high-pathogenicity island (HPI) genes and the relation between HPI genes and expression of yersiniabactin (Ybt) in enteroaggregative E.coli (EAggEC) isolated from Chinese diarrhea patients.

Methods: The distribution of 12 HPI genes was investigated by PCR and DNA hybridization in two prototype strains of EAggEC, EAggEC 17-2, EAggEC O42, and 6 clinical EAggEC isolates from China.

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Iron in Functional Nervous Disorders.

South Med Rec

February 1898

Atlanta, Ga.; Lecturer on Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, Southern Medical College.

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Acute Cerebral Palsies in Children.

Atlanta Med Surg J (1884)

February 1897

Atlanta, Ga., Lecturer on Diseases of the Nervous System, Southern Medical College.

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Nitric Acid and Gum Camphor in the Treatment of Chancroid.

Atlanta Med Surg J (1884)

October 1896

Assistant to the Chair of Anatomy, and Assistant Demonstrator of Anatomy, Southern Medical College, Atlanta, Ga.

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