56 results for "Fatima Aziz"
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Oxidation-antioxidation biomarkers and histopathological brain damage induced by sodium benzoate exposure
BACKGROUND: Sodium benzoate, a preservative, can cause adverse histological and physiological impacts when administered at different doses. AIM: This study aimed to investigate the negative impact of sodium benzoate on the oxidation-anti-oxidation system and histopathological changes in the brain…
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Physiological disturbances and histological damages of reproductive system in male rats resulted by metformin
The current study was designed to evaluate the effects of metformin in some physiological and histological parameters of reproductive system in the diabetic male rats experimentally. Forty rats were randomly divided into four groups. The (control) first group was treated with normal saline; the…
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BCG activation of trained immunity is associated with induction of cross reactive COVID-19 antibodies in a BCG vaccinated population
Background: Pakistan is endemic to a diverse set of parasitic, mycobacterial and viral diseases. The recognition of BCG Trained Immunity (TI) led us to postulate that the continued presence of BCG-TI may play a protective role, previously reported for both infectious and noninfectious conditions…
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Functional and structural kidney alterations associated with fertility drug administration in rats
Fertility stimulants are medications used to enhance reproductive fertility in both men and women. Clomiphene citrate (Clomid), Duphaston, and Procreation V are commonly used fertility drugs. However, their prolonged use has been associatd with adverse effects, including histological and…
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Role of Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A Virus and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Causing WHO-Defined Severe Pneumonia in Children in a Developing Country
Objective: The role of respiratory viruses in causing severe, life threatening pneumonia in children in developing countries is not well established. Our study aims to determine the role of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), influenza A virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children, aged 6…
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Synthesis and Sorption Performance of Pyridyl-Based Imine and its Homocyclic Analogue toward Ni(II) and Cd(II) Ions in Aqueous Solution
Nickel and cadmium are toxic heavy metals that pose serious environmental and health concerns due to their persistence and bioaccumulation. It commonly enters aquatic systems through industrial effluents, electroplating, mining, and the disposal of Ni-Cd batteries. Developing efficient sorbents for…
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Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Safe and Cost-Effective Dural Sealant in Spinal Surgeries: A Systematic Review
…for routine use in spinal dural closure. Cite this article as: Aziz HF, Yaqoob U, Tariq R, Shamim MS. Platelet-rich plasma: A safe and cost-effective dural sealant in spinal surgeries: A systematic review. Cerrahpaşa Med J. 2026, 50, 0044, doi: 10.5152/cjm.2026.25044.
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Synthesis of coral-like silver chloride-polypyrrole nanocomposites derived from silver nanoparticles and the study of their structural, thermal, optical and electrical properties
In this research, we develop a facile method for the synthesis of AgCl:PPy nanocomposites with enhanced structural, thermal, optical and conducting properties.Polypyrrole monomer was in-situ doped with varied weight percentages of as-synthesized Ag nanoparticles by following simple chemical…
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Genetic analysis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus strains circulating in children less than 5 years in Karachi-Pakistan
Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries, such as Pakistan, where the burden of RSV-associated morbidity and mortality is substantial. While few studies have explored the…
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Comparison of Effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) versus 30% Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) in the Treatment of Acne Scars
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of intradermal platelet-rich plasma with 30% Trichloroacetic acid in treating atrophic acne scars. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Tertiary Care Hospital of Multan Pakistan, from Aug 2019 to Sep 2020. Methodology: A total…
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VLM-guided retrieval augmented generation (RAG) for robot action prediction
Reliable action prediction is essential for robotic electronic-waste disassembly, where device diversity and damage make preplanned sequences impractical. Vision-language models (VLMs) offer broad visual and semantic knowledge, but zero-shot predictions can be unreliable, while fine-tuning requires…
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COVID-19 Deliveries: Maternal Features and Neonatal Outcomes
Integrated, data-driven criteria are necessary to evaluate delivery outcomes in pregnancies affected by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This study analyzed maternal demographics, clinical characteristics, treatments, and delivery…
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Effectiveness of international virtual training on biorisk management in the context of COVID-19
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in enormous increases in laboratory activities to keep pace with diagnostic testing and research efforts. However, traditional training, technical assistance, and capacity-building approaches were disrupted by the travel and movement restrictions put…
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Synthesis, Characterization, Photocatalysis, and Antibacterial Study of WO3, MXene and WO3/MXene Nanocomposite
Tungsten oxide (WO3), MXene, and an WO3/MXene nanocomposite were synthesized to study their photocatalytic and biological applications. Tungsten oxide was synthesized by an easy and cost-effective hydrothermal method, and its composite with MXene was prepared through the sonication method. The…
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Does gender disparity exist in neurosurgery training? Evidence from a nationwide survey from Pakistan
Gender disparities are prevalent in the neurosurgical field, particularly for female trainees, despite the growing demand for neurosurgeons. The situation is bleaker in low-and middle-income countries, where gender disparities among neurosurgical trainees have not been evaluated. We aimed to gauge…
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Phenotypic and metabolic dichotomy in obesity: clinical, biochemical and immunological correlates of metabolically divergent obese phenotypes in healthy South Asian adults
INTRODUCTION: Metabolic heterogeneity among obese individuals is thought to translate into variations in cardiovascular risk. Identifying obese people with an unfavourable metabolic profile may allow preventive strategies to be targeted at high-risk groups. This study aimed to identify clinical…