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Abd El-Hack ME, Kamal M, Alazragi RS, Alreemi RM, Qadhi A, Ghafouri K, Azhar W, Shakoori AM, Alsaffar N, Naffadi HM, Taha AE, Abdelnour SA. Impacts of chitosan and its nanoformulations on the metabolic syndromes: a review. BRAZ J BIOL 2024; 83:e276530. [PMID: 38422267 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.276530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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A significant public health issue worldwide is metabolic syndrome, a cluster of metabolic illnesses that comprises insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension. The creation of natural treatments and preventions for metabolic syndrome is crucial. Chitosan, along with its nanoformulations, is an oligomer of chitin, the second-most prevalent polymer in nature, which is created via deacetylation. Due to its plentiful biological actions in recent years, chitosan and its nanoformulations have drawn much interest. Recently, the chitosan nanoparticle-based delivery of CRISPR-Cas9 has been applied in treating metabolic syndromes. The benefits of chitosan and its nanoformulations on insulin resistance, obesity, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension will be outlined in the present review, highlighting potential mechanisms for the avoidance and medication of the metabolic syndromes by chitosan and its nanoformulations.
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- M E Abd El-Hack
- Zagazig University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Poultry, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Agricultural Research Center, Animal Production Research Institute, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- University of Jeddah, College of Science, Department of Biochemistry, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- University of Jeddah, College of Science, Department of Biochemistry, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Umm Al-Qura University, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Clinical Nutrition Department, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Umm Al-Qura University, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Clinical Nutrition Department, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Umm Al-Qura University, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Clinical Nutrition Department, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Umm Al-Qura University, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Laboratory Medicine Department, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Umm Al-Qura University, College of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Alexandria University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Edfina, Egypt
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- Zagazig University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Animal Production, Zagazig, Egypt
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Ali H, Samad A, Ajmal A, Ali A, Ali I, Danial M, Kamal M, Ullah M, Ullah R, Kalim M. Identification of Drug Targets and Their Inhibitors in Yersinia pestis Strain 91001 through Subtractive Genomics, Machine Learning, and MD Simulation Approaches. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1124. [PMID: 37631039 PMCID: PMC10459760 DOI: 10.3390/ph16081124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Yersinia pestis, the causative agent of plague, is a Gram-negative bacterium. If the plague is not properly treated it can cause rapid death of the host. Bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemic are the three types of plague described. Bubonic plague can progress to septicemic plague, if not diagnosed and treated on time. The mortality rate of pneumonic and septicemic plague is quite high. The symptom-defining disease is the bubo, which is a painful lymph node swelling. Almost 50% of bubonic plague leads to sepsis and death if not treated immediately with antibiotics. The host immune response is slow as compared to other bacterial infections. Clinical isolates of Yersinia pestis revealed resistance to many antibiotics such as tetracycline, spectinomycin, kanamycin, streptomycin, minocycline, chloramphenicol, and sulfonamides. Drug discovery is a time-consuming process. It always takes ten to fifteen years to bring a single drug to the market. In this regard, in silico subtractive proteomics is an accurate, rapid, and cost-effective approach for the discovery of drug targets. An ideal drug target must be essential to the pathogen's survival and must be absent in the host. Machine learning approaches are more accurate as compared to traditional virtual screening. In this study, k-nearest neighbor (kNN) and support vector machine (SVM) were used to predict the active hits against the beta-ketoacyl-ACP synthase III drug target predicted by the subtractive genomics approach. Among the 1012 compounds of the South African Natural Products database, 11 hits were predicted as active. Further, the active hits were docked against the active site of beta-ketoacyl-ACP synthase III. Out of the total 11 active hits, the 3 lowest docking score hits that showed strong interaction with the drug target were shortlisted along with the standard drug and were simulated for 100 ns. The MD simulation revealed that all the shortlisted compounds display stable behavior and the compounds formed stable complexes with the drug target. These compounds may have the potential to inhibit the beta-ketoacyl-ACP synthase III drug target and can help to combat Yersinia pestis-related infections. The dataset and the source codes are freely available on GitHub.
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- Hamid Ali
- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan; (A.S.); (A.A.); (M.D.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan; (A.S.); (A.A.); (M.D.); (M.K.)
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan;
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- Centre for Applied Mathematics and Bioinformatics (CAMB), Gulf University for Science and Technology, Hawally 32093, Kuwait;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan; (A.S.); (A.A.); (M.D.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan; (A.S.); (A.A.); (M.D.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal, Dir Upper 18050, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA;
- Houston Methodist Cancer Center/Weill Cornel Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Alam A, Ali M, Rehman NU, Latif A, Shah AJ, Wazir NU, Lodhi MA, Kamal M, Ayaz M, Al-Harrasi A, Ahmad M. Synthesis and characterization of biologically active flurbiprofen amide derivatives as selective prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase II inhibitors: In vivo anti-inflammatory activity and molecular docking. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 228:659-670. [PMID: 36584776 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A novel series of twenty two flurbiprofen amides (1-22) were designed and synthesized in good to excellent yields by reacting flurbiprofen acid with various aromatic/aliphatic primary amines in the presence of 1,1‑carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) in basic medium using acetonitrile as solvent. Structures of the synthesized derivatives were elucidated with the help of HR-ESI-MS, 1H-, and 13C NMR spectroscopy and finally screened them for their in-vivo anti-inflammatory potential using carrageenan induced mice paw oedema assay. Among the series, four compounds (8, 14, 15, and 20) displayed excellent activity ranging from 59.0 to 77.7 % decrease, while eight compounds (1, 3, 7, 10, 12, 13, 17, and 18) exhibited good activity in the decrease range of 37.0-50.0 %. Additionally, four compounds (2, 6, 16, and 22) attributed less activity, while the remaining six compounds (4, 5, 9, 11, 19, and 21) were found to be inactive. Furthermore, the In-silico studies were executed on the synthesized derivatives in order to explain the binding interface of compounds with the active sites of prostaglandin endoperoxide-synthase II enzyme.
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- Aftab Alam
- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, P.O. Box 18800, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, P.O. Box 18800, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, PC 616, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa, Oman
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, P.O. Box 18800, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Cardiovascular Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus-22060, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Cardiovascular Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus-22060, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, P.O. Box 18800, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, PC 616, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa, Oman.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, P.O. Box 18800, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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Vajanthri SY, Mohammed S, Kumar M, Chhabra S, Bhatia P, Kamal M, Paliwal B. Evaluation of ultrasound airway assessment parameters in pregnant patients and their comparison with that of non-pregnant women: a prospective cohort study. Int J Obstet Anesth 2023; 53:103623. [PMID: 36682134 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2022.103623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clinical airway assessment parameters differ significantly between pregnant and non-pregnant patients, however literature comparing their ultrasound (US) airway parameters is limited. We planned a prospective cohort study to compare US-assessed airway parameters between pregnant and non-pregnant women. METHODS We enrolled 82 pregnant females scheduled for elective cesarean section under neuraxial anesthesia and 80 age-matched non-pregnant females scheduled for elective surgery. Pre-operative clinical airway assessment was performed in both groups. The US airway assessment was done pre-operatively in non-pregnant and postoperatively in pregnant patients. Our primary objective was to compare US-assessed parameters, and secondary objectives included a comparison of clinical airway assessment parameters and investigating a relationship between a difficult airway (defined as a modified Mallampati grade (MMG) ≥ 3) and other airway assessment parameters. RESULTS Among several US airway parameters, pregnant patients had significantly higher hyomental distance, anterior neck soft tissue thickness at the hyoid and vocal cord level, and oral cavity height, while the tongue thickness and mandibular condylar movements were significantly lower than in non-pregnant patients. Similarly, for the clinical airway assessment, pregnant patients had significantly higher MMG and upper lip bite test scores, mentohyoid distance, and neck circumference. Pregnancy, the ratio of pre-epiglottic space and epiglottis-to-vocal cords distance (Pre-E/E-VC), and hyoid bone visibility were independent predictors of a difficult airway. CONCLUSION The US airway assessment parameters differ significantly between pregnant and non-pregnant patients. Pregnancy, hyoid bone visibility, and Pre-E/E-VC ratio were independent predictors of the difficult airway in female patients.
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- S Y Vajanthri
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS, Jodhpur, India.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS, Jodhpur, India
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Kamal M, Negm WA, Abdelkader AM, Alshehri AA, El-Saber Batiha G, Osama H. Most common over-the-counter medications and effects on patients. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:1654-1666. [PMID: 36876700 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202302_31409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The self-medicating practice of using over-the-counter (OTC) medications are more common than prescription drug use worldwide. OTC drugs are primarily used to treat conditions that do not require direct medical attention or supervision, and OTC drugs must be demonstrated to be reasonably safe and well-tolerated. The pharmacy profession describes their role in dispensing over-the-counter (OTC) products as "selecting the best medication according to reported symptoms". This study aimed to evaluate the use of most common over-the-counter (OTC) medications and their effect on patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted on 442 participants who used OTC drugs from June to November 2021. RESULTS The most common OTC drugs used by patients involved in the study were paracetamol (13.35%), followed by ibuprofen (2.04%). Gender of patients was significantly related to (duration, frequency, suggestion, and misuse) of OTC use and patient counseling by the pharmacist (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS OTC medications can easily be obtained at pharmacies for the purpose of self-treatment. The most common OTC drugs used by the studied patients were paracetamol, followed by ibuprofen. It is suggested that an awareness program among community people be conducted at the community level regarding over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
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- M Kamal
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.
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Proudhon C, Michel M, Heidary M, Mechri A, Hego C, Rampanou A, Le Tourneau C, Kamal M, Ivan B, Stern MH, Lantz O, Cabel L, Pierga JY, Bidard F, Azencott CA. 5MO Hypomethylation of circulating retrotransposons: Towards a non-invasive pan-cancer diagnosis. Ann Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Acherjya GK, Ali M, Roy GC, Rahman MS, Nuruzzaman M, Biswas R, Islam MN, Hoque MT, Tarafder K, Chakrabortty A, Kamal M, Kudrat-E-Khuda CM, Saha T, Debnath S, Zesmin F, Hossain MI, Deb SR, Bhuiyan GR, Paul GK, Azad AK. Psychological Assessment of Health-Care Workers Working during COVID-19 Pandemic Condition in Bangladesh. Mymensingh Med J 2022; 31:466-476. [PMID: 35383768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The study was aimed to assess the psychological aspects and relevant factors of the health-care workers (HCWs) working in COVID 19 pandemic condition in Bangladesh. This online cross-sectional survey was conducted from different tertiary, secondary and primary hospitals in Bangladesh. Eligible 638 HCWs who were directly involved in the caring of confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients were recruited in this study. The mental health was assessed by the Patient Health Questionnare-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS). High frequency of depression 536(84.0%), anxiety 386(60.5%) and insomnia 302(47.3%) was found among the HCWs, which were significantly higher in physicians (p<0.001) than nurses. Moderate to severe depression was significantly higher in female, whereas minimal to mild depression was significant in male HCWs (p=0.014). Symptoms of depression (p<0.001), anxiety (p<0.001) and insomnia (p=0.004) were significantly higher among the HCWs of primary and secondary compared to the tertiary level. The HCWs developed psychological trauma due to family health (45.3%) and contagious disease property (66.6%). After adjusting confounders, multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that physicians and HCWs of secondary hospital had significant symptoms of severe depression (OR=2.95, 95% CI=0.50-17.24; p<0.001), anxiety (OR=2.64, 95% CI=0.80-8.72; p<0.001) and insomnia (OR=2.67, 95% CI=1.23-5.84; p=0.018); whereas female HCWs had more risk of developing symptoms of severe insomnia (OR= 1.84; 95% CI=1.23-2.75; p=0.003). High rate of depression, anxiety and insomnia was found among HCWs working in the COVID-19 pandemic condition in this survey.
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- G K Acherjya
- Dr Goutam Kumar Acherjya, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Jashore Medical College, Jashore, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Ayad A, Abd-Allah M, Kamal M. Non-genetic factors affecting phenotypic parameters of milk production and reproductive performance in lactating Egyptian buffaloes. Archives of Agriculture Sciences Journal 2022; 0:10-24. [DOI: 10.21608/aasj.2022.230030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Reddy J, Narahari S, Vasudev V, Kamal M. Transcatheter occlusion of coronary artery fistulas in pediatric patients: Experience of a tertiary care pediatric cardiac centre in South India. Indian Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2021.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Otrofanowei E, Akinkugbe AO, Otike-Odibi BI, Ayanlowo OO, Akase IE, Karami M, Kamal M, Akanbi B. Covid 19: A Prospective Observational Study on the Cutaneous Manifestations of Patients in Lagos, Nigeria. West Afr J Med 2021; Vol. 38:944-951. [PMID: 34855332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 have been documented from Europe, USA, and China but none from Africa to date. Skin findings among Africans differ from Caucasians and it is important to report these in Nigerians with COVID-19. METHODS A prospective observational review involving patients seen at the Emergency triage, and Isolation wards of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Demographic and clinical data were captured; skin and appendages were examined by a dermatologist between 0800hrs and 1600hours to minimise visual errors of artificial light masking cutaneous lesions. RESULTS Of 235 participants, 17 (7.23%) had recent onset skin rash, with 7 (41.2%) experienced itching and 11 confirmed with COVID-19. There was a male: female ratio of 97:43 (2.3:1) among COVID-19 patients. Cutaneous findings were seen in 12 (5.1%) participants, with the face and trunk mostly affected and acne plus papular eruptions predominating. There was no significant relationship between COVID-19 and recent onset skin rash (χ2, p = 0.87). Only 2 of the 17 participants had a previously existing dermatoses ((χ2, p = 0.84). There was no significant relation between use of medications and onset of rashes (χ2, p = 0.72) or between those with co-morbidities and onset of rashes (χ2, p = 0.51). CONCLUSION Cutaneous manifestations were found among Nigerian patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Most presented with pruritus and papular eruptions and no morphologic pattern was demonstrated. Physicians and dermatologists need to be aware and look out for skin changes in SARS-CoV-2 infection as they may be early pointers to COVID-19. Keywords: Cutaneous findings, manifestations, Skin, COVID-19, Nigeria.
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos/ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos/ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos/ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos/ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Rafiq N, Ahmad SZ, Yasmeen G, Baset A, Iqbal MA, Khan A, Naz S, Ahmad S, Khan T, Kamal M, Ali A. Identification of terrestrial gastropods families found in district Swat, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 83:e248420. [PMID: 34495163 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.248420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Very little is known about the malacofauna in district Swat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, situated in the Northern part of Pakistan. The Swat valley possesses a variety of suitable environmental conditions, providing different types of habitats for both flora and fauna. Taken into consideration these points, the present study was conducted to explore the terrestrial snails diversity in agricultural and non-agricultural fields in the lower Swat valley. A total of 417 shells were collected from three sites: Kokarai, Kanju Township, and Deolai. Based on conchological features, three families: Bradybaenidae, Hygromiidae, and Zonitidae were identified using different terrestrial snail keys. In Kokarai and Deolai, shells of members of all the above-mentioned families were found from agricultural fields. In Kanju Township, shells of members of the family Bradybaenidae and Zonitidae were found. From these findings, it was concluded that district Swat possesses a significant malacofauna which was unexplored before and aided more to the existing literature on malacofauna. It also supports the idea that the agroecosystem is rich in species diversity. Further in-depth and extensive study is recommended to be carried out for a detailed taxonomy of the described terrestrial gastropod families.
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- Abdul Wali Khan University, Department of Zoology, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Abdul Wali Khan University, Department of Zoology, Mardan, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Department of Zoology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Bacha Khan University, Department of Zoology, Charsadda, Pakistan
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- Gomal University, Department of Zoology, Tank Campus, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Bacha Khan University, Department of Zoology, Charsadda, Pakistan
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- Abdul Wali Khan University, Department of Zoology, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Abdul Wali Khan University, Department of Zoology, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Abdul Wali Khan University, Department of Zoology, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Abdul Wali Khan University, Department of Zoology, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Abdul Wali Khan University, Department of Zoology, Mardan, Pakistan
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Kombathula S, Pareek P, Srinivasan S, Kannikanti D, Solanki A, Vyas R, Kamal M, Vishnoi J, Bhardwaj P, Misra S. 1454P A prospective trial evaluating the impact of tele-palliative care in cancer patients: Exploring opportunities in adversities. Ann Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.08.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Dupain C, Gutman T, Girard E, du Rusquec P, Sablin MP, Tresca P, Neuzillet C, Vincent-Salomon A, Antonio S, Franck C, Galut M, Allory Y, Cyrta J, Guillou I, Wong J, Le Tourneau C, Bièche I, Servant N, Kamal M, Masliah-Planchon J. 75P Tumor mutational burden in clinical routine practice: Identifying the right threshold? Ann Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.08.355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Moreira A, Poulet A, Masliah-Planchon J, Lecerf C, Vacher S, Larbi Chérif L, Dupain C, Marret G, Girard E, Syx L, Hoffmann C, Jeannot E, Klijanienko J, Guillou I, Mariani O, Dubray-Vautrin A, Badois N, Lesnik M, Choussy O, Calugaru V, Borcoman E, Baulande S, Legoix P, Albaud B, Servant N, Bieche I, Le Tourneau C, Kamal M. Prognostic value of tumor mutational burden in patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma treated with upfront surgery. ESMO Open 2021; 6:100178. [PMID: 34118772 PMCID: PMC8207209 DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2021.100178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Oral cavity is the most prevalent site of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs). Most often diagnosed at a locally advanced stage, treatment is multimodal with surgery as the cornerstone. The aim of this study was to explore the molecular landscape of a homogenous cohort of oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas (OCSCCs), and to assess the prognostic value of tumor mutational burden (TMB), along with classical molecular and clinical parameters. Patients and methods One hundred and fifty-one consecutive patients with OCSCC treated with upfront surgery at the Institut Curie were analyzed. Sequencing of tumor DNA from frozen specimens was carried out using an in-house targeted next-generation sequencing panel (571 genes). The impact of molecular alterations and TMB on disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) was evaluated in univariate and multivariate analyses. Results Pathological tumor stage, extranodal spread, vascular emboli, and perineural invasion were associated with both DFS and OS. TP53 was the most mutated gene (71%). Other frequent molecular alterations included the TERT promoter (50%), CDKN2A (25%), FAT1 (17%), PIK3CA (14%), and NOTCH1 (15%) genes. Transforming growth factor-β pathway alterations (4%) were associated with poor OS (P = 0.01) and DFS (P = 0.02) in univariate and multivariate analyses. High TMB was associated with prolonged OS (P = 0.01 and P = 0.02, in the highest 10% and 20% TMB values, respectively), but not with DFS. Correlation of TMB with OS remained significant in multivariate analysis (P = 0.01 and P = 0.005 in the highest 10% and 20% TMB values, respectively). Pathological tumor stage combined with high TMB was associated with good prognosis. Conclusion Our results suggest that a high TMB is associated with a favorable prognosis in patients with OCSCC treated with upfront surgery. High TMB is associated with a favorable prognosis in patients with OCSCC treated with upfront surgery Pathological tumor stage combined with high TMB is associated with good prognosis TP53 was the most mutated gene (71%). Other frequent molecular alterations included the TERT promoter (50%) TGFβ pathway alterations were associated with poor outcomes, although it was only observed in 4% of the patients
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- A Moreira
- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- INSERM U900 Research Unit, Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- INSERM U900 Research Unit, Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- INSERM U932 Research Unit, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France; Department of Oncologic Surgery, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France; Department of Pathology, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Pathology, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- Department of Pathology, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Oncologic Surgery, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Oncologic Radiotherapy, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- Institut Curie Genomics of Excellence (ICGex) Platform, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Institut Curie Genomics of Excellence (ICGex) Platform, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- Institut Curie Genomics of Excellence (ICGex) Platform, PSL Research University, Paris, France
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- INSERM U900 Research Unit, Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France
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- Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, PSL Research University, Paris, France; INSERM U1016, Paris Descartes University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France; INSERM U900 Research Unit, Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France; Paris-Saclay University, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris and Saint-Cloud, France.
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de Guillebon E, Jimenez M, Mazzarella L, Betsou F, Stadler P, Peták I, Jeannot E, Chanas L, Servant N, Marret G, Duso BA, Legrand F, Kornerup KN, Bernhart SH, Balogh G, Dóczi R, Filotás P, Curigliano G, Bièche I, Guérin J, Dirner A, Neuzillet C, Girard N, Borcoman E, Larbi Chérif L, Tresca P, Roufai DB, Dupain C, Scholl S, André F, Fernandez X, Filleron T, Kamal M, Le Tourneau C. Combining immunotherapy with an epidrug in squamous cell carcinomas of different locations: rationale and design of the PEVO basket trial. ESMO Open 2021; 6:100106. [PMID: 33865192 PMCID: PMC8066350 DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2021.100106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are among the most frequent solid tumors in humans. SCCs, related or not to the human papillomavirus, share common molecular features. Immunotherapies, and specifically immune checkpoint inhibitors, have been shown to improve overall survival in multiple cancer types, including SCCs. However, only a minority of patients experience a durable response with immunotherapy. Epigenetic modulation plays a major role in escaping tumor immunosurveillance and confers resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Preclinical evidence suggests that modulating the epigenome might improve the efficacy of immunotherapy. We herein review the preclinical and the clinical rationale for combining immunotherapy with an epidrug, and detail the design of PEVOsq, a basket clinical trial combining pembrolizumab with vorinostat, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, in patients with SCCs of different locations. Sequential blood and tumor sampling will be collected in order to identify predictive and pharmacodynamics biomarkers of efficacy of the combination. We also present how clinical and biological data will be managed with the aim to enable the development of a prospective integrative platform to allow secure and controlled access to the project data as well as further exploitations.
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- E de Guillebon
- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris, France; Inserm U932 Research Unit - Immunite et cancer, Paris, France
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- Department of Experimental Oncology, European Institute of Oncology - IRCCS, Milan, Italy; Division of Innovative Therapies, European Institute of Oncology - IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg, Dudelange, Luxembourg
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- Bioinformatics Group, Department of Computer, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Oncompass Medicine Ltd, Budapest, Hungary; Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, Paris, France; Department of Pathology, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Data Direction, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Inserm U900 Research Unit, Saint Cloud, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Experimental Oncology, European Institute of Oncology - IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg, Dudelange, Luxembourg
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- Bioinformatics Group, Department of Computer, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Bioinformatics Group, Department of Computer, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Oncompass Medicine Ltd, Budapest, Hungary
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- Oncompass Medicine Ltd, Budapest, Hungary
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- Division of Innovative Therapies, European Institute of Oncology - IRCCS, Milan, Italy; Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary; University of Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Data Direction, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Oncompass Medicine Ltd, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Curie, Paris, France; Paris-Saclay University, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Curie, Paris, France; Paris-Saclay University, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif; INSERM, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, UMR981, Villejuif; University of Paris-Sud, Orsay, France
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- Data Direction, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Biostatistics Unit, Institut Claudius Regaud, Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse-Oncopole, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris, France.
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- Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i), Institut Curie, Paris, France; Inserm U900 Research Unit, Saint Cloud, France; Paris-Saclay University, Paris, France.
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Khan W, Naqvi SMHM, Ahmad N, Kamal M, Hassan H, Noor A, Khan S, Ahmad J, Ullah U, Akhtar S, Shadman M. Prevalence of rhabdochoniasis in snow trout of river Swat and river Panjkora, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e238874. [PMID: 34037079 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.238874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This research was aimed to explore the helminth parasitic diseases in Schizothorax plagiostomus (the snow trout) from river Swat and river Panjkora, Pakistan. Collection of 360 fish specimens have done from the lower, middle and upper reaches of both the rivers through gill nets, cast nets, dragon nets and hooks. All the samples were examined in the University of Malakand, Zoology Department for helminth parasites during the months from January 2015 to December 2016. Of the total examined fish samples 21.9% (n=79) were infected with Rhabdochona spp including 17.7% (n=32/180) in river Swat and 26.6% (n=47/180) in river Panjkora. Highest month-wise prevalence (p=0.09878,p<0.05) was reported in May (30%), then by February and October each (26.6%) while the lowest during August (13.3%). Highest prevalence (p=0.9723, p<0.05) was reported in summer season (26.6%), while lowest in the winter season (20%). Adults were highly infected (p=< 0.0001) in prevalence (63.7%) followed by sub-adults (13.2%) while no infection was found in juvenile specimens. Females fish samples had higher (p=0.0277, p>0.05) prevalence (28.8%) than males (16.6%). Fishes of the lower reaches had highest (p=0.0029, P>0.05) prevalence (31.7%) followed by middle reaches (16.5%) while the lowest prevalence was observed in samples of fish collected from upper reaches (9.87%). Present study address that Rhabdochona spp in the intestine of snow trout has a long term relationship and call as a natural infection in cyprinids and zoonotic risk to human.
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- W Khan
- University of Malakand, Department of Zoology, Chakdara, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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- Southern Zone Agricultural Research Center - SARC, Outreach Research Activity Unit - ORAU, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Bahria University, Aquatic Diagnostic Laboratories, Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Department of Zoology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Department of Zoology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Karakoram International University, Department of Biological Sciences, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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- Quaid-e-Azam University, Department of Animal Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- University of Malakand, Department of Zoology, Chakdara, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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- University of Malakand, Department of Zoology, Chakdara, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- University of Malakand, Department of Zoology, Chakdara, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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Abd El-Reheem A, Kamal M. Improving Properties of Lightweight LECA Concrete by Partial Replacement with Gravel.(Dept.C). MEJ Mansoura Engineering Journal 2021; 14:52-65. [DOI: 10.21608/bfemu.2021.172228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Khan W, Das SN, Ullah H, Panhwar WA, Ahmed S, Ahmad MS, Kamal M, Ahmad A, Mohsin MU, Hussain A, Khaliq G, Hussain I. Distribution of commensal rodents in some shops of three districts in Malakand region, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e238735. [PMID: 34037077 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.238735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Using wire mesh live traps distribution pattern of the Rattus rattus and Mus musculus in different shops of three districts of Malakand region, Pakistan were recorded from September 2014 to October 2015. Over all 103 rodents (Rattus rattus 86 and Mus musculus 17) were caught during in 0.04 trap success (2448 trap nights). Regression of daily captures on cumulative captures revealed an estimate of 103 rodents from all the sampled structures with an average of 3.55 rodents per shop. R. rattus; 83.4% of captures were numerically dominant in almost all types of shops sampled, and were significantly different than Mus musculus; 16.5% of captures. Both species were found together in some shops while they were mostly trapped from the separate shops. Male rodents outnumbered the females.
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- W Khan
- University of Malakand, Department of Zoology, Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Sindh University Jamshoro, Department of Zoology, Hyderabad, Pakistan
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- University of Peshawar, Department of Zoology, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Department of Zoology, Miris, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Hazara University Mansehra, Department of Zoology, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- University of Swabi, Department of Zoology, Swabi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Department of Zoology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Friedrich Schiller Universtat Jena, Department of Microbiology, Neugasse, Jena, Germany
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- Islamia College University Peshawar, Department of Zoology, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Lasbela University of Agriculture Water and Marine Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, Uthal, Baluchistan, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Haripur, Pakistan
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Khan W, Arshad S, Khatoon N, Khan I, Ahmad N, Kamal M, UlHassan H, Khan N, Haq AU, Ilyas M, Ullah S, Ullah I, Mahmoud AH, Mohammed OB. Food handlers: an important reservoir of protozoans and helminth parasites of public health importance. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e238891. [PMID: 34037080 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.238891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Food handlers plays a primary role in the transmission of pathogenically important protozoans and helminth parasites. This study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of intestinal pathogenic protozoans and helminth parasites among food handlers in and around University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Pakistan. Stool samples were collected from 642 food handlers (all of male) in a cross-sectional study from January to November, 2017. Wet Mount Techniques and concentration methods by using salt and formol-ether solutions. Three hundred and eighty four cases (59.8%) were found infected with one more parasites. Most of the individuals were found infected with helminth (47.6%) as compared to intestinal protozoans (0.93%). Seventy two cases (11.2%) of the cases presented mixed infection with both intestinal protozoan and helminth parasites. The order of prevalence for intestinal helminth was Ancylostoma duodenale (n = 258, 40.1%), followed by Taeniasa ginata (n=96, 14.9%) Ascaris lumbricoides (n = 54, 8.40%) and Trichuris trichura (n=30, 4.60%). For intestinal protozoa, Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (n = 36, 5.64%) was the only protozoan detected. Mono-parasitism was higher than poly-parasitism. Family size income and education level were the factors significantly (P<0.05) associated in the parasites prevalence. Current research showed that IPIs are primarily the foodborne pathogens still an important public health problem in Pakistan. Effective control programs on parasitic diseases transfer and their associated factors are recommended.
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- W Khan
- University of Malakand, Laboratory of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Department of Zoology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Department of Zoology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Swat Medical College, Medical College, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital, Medical Unit A, Saidu Sharif Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Bahria University, Department of Maritime sciences, Karachi-75260 Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Department of Zoology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Department of Zoology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Malakand, Laboratory of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Malakand, Laboratory of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Malakand, Laboratory of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Swabi, Department of Zoology, Swabi, Pakistan
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- Karakoram International University, Department of Biological Science, Ghizer Campus, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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- King Saud University, College of Science, Department Zoology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Saud University, College of Science, Department Zoology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Khan W, Nisa NN, Khan AR, Rahbar B, Mehmood SA, Ahmed S, Kamal M, Shah M, Rasool A, Pahanwar WA, Ullah I, Khan S. Roosting ecology and morphometric analysis of Pteropus medius (Indian flying fox) in Lower Dir, district, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 81:77-82. [PMID: 32401851 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.221935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The present study was conducted to explore morphometric variations of Pteropus medius (the Indian flying fox) and the roosting trees in Lower Dir, Pakistan. The bats were captured from Morus alba, Morus nigra, Brousonetia papyrifera, Pinus raxburghii, Hevea brasiliensis, Platanus orientalis, Populous nigra, Melia azedarach, Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Grevillea robusta through sling shot and mess net methods. A total of 12 bats were studied for the differential morphological features based on age and sex. Male bats were recorded higher in weight than females. The variations were found in body mass (821.1±34.65gm), circumference of body with wings (25.43±0.39cm), wingspan (112.58±1.90cm), Body length (20.73±0.68cm), Snout length (3.42±0.04cm), Eye length (1.45±0.033cm), Length of ear (3.56±0.05cm), Width of ear (2.46±0.04cm), Length b/w ear (5.51±0.11cm), Circumference of neck (12.23±0.24cm), Circumference of body without wings (18.68±0.31cm), Arm wing length (23.2±1.03cm), Length of thumb (5.43±0.1cm), Length of nail (1.89±0.05cm), Hand wing length (29.1±0.51cm), Maximum width of wing (21.03±0.68cm), Length b/w tip of wing to 5th digit (29.39±0.30cm), Length b/w 5th digit to foot (22.97±1.09cm), Length b/w feet (18.31±0.74cm) and Length of foot claw (4.23±0.05cm). This study was designed for analysis of external morphological variations for P. medius (the Indian flying fox) that may help in identification of these bats and their roosting sites.
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- W Khan
- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Southern Zone-Agricultural Research Center, Vertebrate Pest Control Institute, University Campus, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Swat, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Swat, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Miris Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences Karakuram, International University Gilgit, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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Widodo S, Kamal M, Zulferiyenni, Chandra D, Kusuma D. Flower bagging effects on the α-mangostin content during mangosteen fruit growth. Food Res 2021. [DOI: 10.26656/fr.2017.5(s1).030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Mangosteen fruit (Garcinia mangostana L.) is consumed mainly for two purposes, i.e., its
aril for fresh or minimally processed products and its rind for herb and other health-related
products. In fact, due to the high portion of rind compared to its whole fruit, its rind has a
more important economic value, especially for its α-mangostin content. This study
reported the effects of flower baggings on the α-mangostin content during mangosteen
fruit growth. This field research was conducted in a farmer’s field at Gisting village,
Tanggamus District, Lampung Province, Indonesia. The study was arranged in a 2 × 3
factorial design. The first factor was bagging date [2 and 4 weeks after anthesis (WAA)],
and the second one was bagging material (unbagged or control, banana ‘Cavendish’-
paper bag, and balloon). Fruit samplings were conducted in every two weeks during the
periods of 8-16 WAA. The α-mangostin content was analyzed with HPLC [DionexUltiMate® 3000, autosampler, column compartment, Ultimate 3000 pump, UV detector,
column Enduro C-18 (250 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 µm) with C18 guard]. The results showed that
the α-mangostin content increased in a sigmoid pattern during fruit growth, and the
increase was mostly not affected by bagging, bagging materials, and application periods.
The α-mangostin content increased tremendously during 10-14 WAA, regardless of
bagging, bagging materials and application periods. Bagging had resulted in the decrease
of α-mangostin content during the latest period of fruit growth, regardless of bagging
materials and application periods
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A. H. Ayoub M, F. A. Abd El-Aal S, . R, Kamal M, A. A. Ahmed Y. DETERMINATION OF BIOGENIC AMINES IN EGYPTIAN SOFT CHEESE BY HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY. PLANT ARCHIVES 2021; 21:1993-1997. [DOI: 10.51470/plantarchives.2021.v21.s1.324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Abedin M, Karim M, Khandaker MU, Kamal M, Hossain S, Miah M, Bradley D, Faruque M, Sayyed M. Dispersion of radionuclides from coal-fired brick kilns and concomitant impact on human health and the environment. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.109165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ahmad A, Khan W, Das SN, Pahanwar WA, Khalid S, Mehmood SA, Ahmed S, Kamal M, Ahmed MS, Hassan HU, Zahoor S, Maqbool A. Assessment of ecto and endo parasites of Schizothorax plagiostomus inhabiting river Panjkora, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2020; 81:92-97. [PMID: 32578669 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.222214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Fish provides main source of high quality protein to more than one billion people in the world. Fish parasites directly affect the productivity of fish and indirectly on human health. This research was aimed to assess the helminth parasites in Schizothorax plagiostomus (the snow trout) from river Panjkora, KP, Pakistan. A total of 88 fish samples (n= 88) were collected from the upper, middle and lower regions of the river through cast nets, hand nets and hooks. All the collected fish samples were examined in the Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Malakand for helminth parasites during July 2018 to February 2019.Among these fishes nematodes, trematodes, cestodes and acanthocephalan were isolated and identified. Overall prevalence of the fish parasites was 60.22% (53/88). The intensity of the parasite was observed from 1.7% to 4.61%. Highest prevalence was reported in summer season 86.36% while lowest in the winter season 36.36%. This study shows that summer season affects the fish business and result in poor quality fish meat with risk of zoonotic diseases. Adults were highly infected 82.25% while no infection was found in juvenile specimens. Female fish samples had higher prevalence 68.22% than males 48.22%. Fishes of the lower reaches had highest prevalence 60.22% than the upper reaches 40.0%. Fish samples with maximum length and weight were highly 76.92% infected than small sized fish with low body weight. Present study addresses that Rhabdochona schizothoracis in the intestine and Diplozoon paradoxum in gills of snow trout fish has a long term relationship and call as a natural infection in cyprinids and it is zoonotic threat to human.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Virtual University of Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology Shah Abdul Latif, University Khairpur Miris Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Virtual University of Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Swabi, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Marine Resource Collection Centre, University of Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Pakistan
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Virtual University of Lahore, Pakistan
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Khalid S, Khan W, Das SN, Ahmad A, Mehmood SA, Pahanwar WA, Ahmed S, Kamal M, Waqas M, Waqas RM, Hassan HU, Zahoor S, Maqbool A. Evaluation of ecto and endo parasitic fauna of Schizothorax plagiostomus inhabitants of river Swat, Khyber PakhtunKhwa, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2020; 81:98-104. [PMID: 32578670 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.222215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Fish is consumed as a rich and cheaper source of white meat and proteins all over the world. Fish farming is the leading source of income generation throughout the world. The present research study was conducted with aims to investigate the ecto and endo parasitic fauna of S. plagiostomus (snow trout) in River Swat. A total of 96 fish samples were collected on monthly basis from July-2018 to February-2019, from upper, middle and lower reaches. Fish samples were collected with the help of cast net, hand net and fishing rods. Local fishermen and experts help were also sought out for fish collection. 61 out of 96 fishes were found infected by helminth parasites. The total prevalence and intensity of 63.54% and 2.90 was observed respectively during data analysis. Highest monthly prevalence of 83.33% was recorded during July and August, while lowest prevalence of 33.33% was noted during February. Five species of helminths parasites were detected from S. plagiostomus, of which two were trematodes (Rhabdochona shizothoracis and Rhabdochona species), one species of Monogenia (Diplozoon paraddoxum), one species of Cestodes (Nippotaenia species), and one species of Acanthocephalan (Neoechynorhynchus devdevi). Highest parasite wise prevalence, intensity and relative density of 21.87%, 4.09 and 0.895 was noted for R. schizothoracis while the lowest prevalence, intensity and relative density of 4.16%, 1.25 and 0.052 was noted for N. devdevi. Highest infection of 76.08% was observed in adults host while lowest, 40% infestation rate was observed in young fish samples. 73.68% prevalence was observed in female hosts while only 56.90% prevalence was observed in male individuals. Higher infection (83.33%) was noticed during summer season, while lowest infection (44.44%) was observed during winter season. Similarly 71.79% fishes were found infected that were collected from lower reaches of the River Swat than the fish samples collected from upper reaches (52%).
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Virtual University of Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Virtual University of Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Miris Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Marine Resource Collection Centre, University of Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Pakistan
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Virtual University of Lahore, Pakistan
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AlGhonaim M, AL-ATTAR B, Santiago D, Zakaria H, Kamal M. SUN-201 CHARACTERISTICS OF DIALYSIS AND RENAL TRANSPLANTATION IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. Kidney Int Rep 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2020.02.735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Bartella A, Kamal M, Steegmann J, Hölzle F, Lethaus B. “FlapApp” – contemporary microvascular free flap surveillance. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 57:1158-1160. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2019.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Scholl S, Latouche A, De Koning L, Popovic M, de la Rochefordière A, Berns E, Gestraud P, Girard E, Lecerf C, von der Leyen H, Roman Roman S, Rouzier R, Kamal M, Consortium R. Impact of β-catenin phosphorylation patterns on tumour control/progression in a prospective cervical cancer study (RAIDs). Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz413.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Singh A, Patel P, Jageshwar, Patel VK, Jain DK, Kamal M, Rajak H. The Safety, Efficacy and Therapeutic Potential of Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors with Special Reference to Panobinostat in Gastrointestinal Tumors: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2019; 18:720-736. [PMID: 28669336 DOI: 10.2174/1568009617666170630124643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Revised: 05/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi) have been demonstrated as an emerging class of anticancer drugs involved in regulation of gene expression and chromatin remodeling thus indicating valid targets for different types of cancer therapeutics. The pan-deacetylase inhibitor panobinostat (Farydac®, LBH589) is developed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals and a newly US FDA approved drug for the multiple myeloma. It is under clinical investigation for a range of hematological and solid tumors worldwide in both oral and intravenous formulations. Panobinostat inhibits tumor cell growth by interacting with acetylation of histones and nonhistone proteins as well as various apoptotic, autophagy-mediated targets and various tumorigenesis pathways involved in the development of cancer. The current article summarizes the status of panobinostat in gastrointestinal cancers. Preclinical and clinical data suggest that panobinostat has potential inhibitory activity in hepatocellular, pancreatic, colorectal, gastric and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Clinical evaluations of panobinostat are currently underway. Herein, we have also reviewed the rationale behind the combination therapy under the trials and possible future prospective for the treatment of GI tumors.
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- Avineesh Singh
- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur- 495 009, (C.G.), India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur- 495 009, (C.G.), India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur- 495 009, (C.G.), India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur- 495 009, (C.G.), India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur- 495 009, (C.G.), India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur- 495 009, (C.G.), India
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Masliah-Planchon J, Kamal M, Borcoman E, Girard E, Gestraud P, Bataillon G, Vincent-Salomon A, Lecerf C, Callens C, Antonio S, Franck C, Mariani O, Bieche I, Le Tourneau C, Servois V. Prospective comparative study of next-generation sequencing on fine needle aspirations versus core needle biopsies in cancer patients included in SHIVA02 trial. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz239.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Moreira A, Vacher S, Lecerf C, Frelaut M, Sablin M, Loirat D, Ricci F, Hescot S, Borcoman E, Torossian N, Masliah-Planchon J, Callens C, Salomon A, Bieche I, Le Tourneau C, Kamal M. Reanalysis of the efficacy of molecular targeted agents (MTAs) given in the randomized trial SHIVA01 according to the ESMO ESCAT scale of actionability. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz239.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bartella AK, Lechner C, Kamal M, Steegmann J, Hölzle F, Lethaus B. The safety of paediatric dentistry procedures under general anaesthesia. A five-year experience of a tertiary care center. Eur J Paediatr Dent 2019; 19:44-48. [PMID: 29569453 DOI: 10.23804/ejpd.2018.19.01.08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AIM Frequently general anaesthesia (GA) is used to treat noncompliant children. Especially in children with morbid diseases general anaesthesia can be a challenging procedure for anaesthetists. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the risks and adverse reactions with a special focus on the impact of existing medication conditions and syndromes. MATERIALS AND METHODS and methods Records of children up to 10 years of age, who were admitted for paediatric dentistry procedures under GA from January 2011 to December 2016 at the University Hospital of the University of Aachen (Germany), were reviewed. A special attention was paid to the intra- and perioperative critical adverse reactions and concomitant systemic conditions and their impact on treatment outcome. RESULTS Two hundred and twenty patients were admitted for dental restorations. Critical adverse reactions occurred in 4% of the treated patients and they were statistically significantly (p=0.004) related to the ASA classification above II. The use of a laryngeal mask airway was significantly associated (p<0.001) with a shorter duration of surgery. Most common concomitant medical conditions were congenital heart disease, mental retardation and inherited syndromes. CONCLUSION Although the administration of general anaesthesia in infants and children can be regarded as a safe procedure, clinically significant adverse reactions can occur, especially in patients with an existing medical condition.
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- MD - Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- MD, DMD - Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- MD, DMD, PhD - Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- MD, DMD, PhD - Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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Kiser K, Meheissen M, Mohamed A, Kamal M, Ng S, Elhalawani H, Jethanandani A, He R, Ding Y, Wang J, Rostom Y, Hegazy N, Fuller C. Quality Assessment of Commercially Available MRI-CT Deformable and Rigid Registration Algorithms. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.06.932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The renal replacement therapy in Saudi Arabia has 3 main modalities: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and renal transplantation. Hemodialysis is one of the fastest growing industries of health care providers in Saudi Arabia. OBJECTIVE We aimed to review the health indicators of renal replacement therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS We used the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation Annual Report 2016. RESULTS Patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis totaled 17,687. Saudi Arabia increased the numbers of dialysis centers and also added 2 more sectors. The Ministry of Health hospitals have 55% of the centers, government non-Ministry of Health has 9%, private and charitable hospitals have 21%, the King Abdullah Hemodialysis Project has 2%, and the outsourcing dialysis programs have 13%. There are 243 dialysis units in Saudi Arabia. Most dialysis centers are in the central region (30%); 27% are in the western region, 19% are in the southern region, 13% are in the eastern region, and 11% are in the northern region. The average net increase of dialysis patients is 6.2% annually and is projected to reach 22,000 by 2020. Causes of renal failure are mainly diabetic nephropathy (40%) and hypertensive nephropathy (38%). Hepatitis C virus positivity is at 12% and hepatitis B surface antigen positivity is at 4%. From the year 2000 renal transplantation from deceased and living donation has tripled in number, with a total of 798 kidneys transplanted. CONCLUSION Renal replacement therapy is increasing and dialysis center numbers are expected to increase. Renal transplantation numbers have improved both from living and deceased donors but further actions toward the promotion of the organ donation in Saudi Arabia is essential.
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- Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Mostafa SA, Elrabat K, Mahrous M, Kamal M. Short Term Comparison Between Safety and Efficacy of Rosuvastatin 40 mg and Atorvastatin 80 mg in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome. Racionalʹnaâ farmakoterapiâ v kardiologii 2018. [DOI: 10.20996/1819-6446-2018-14-5-636-645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Sh. A. Mostafa
- Benha University, Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Department
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- Benha University, Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Department
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- Benha University, Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Department
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- Benha University, Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Department
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Kamal M, Mohamed A, Volpe S, Zaveri J, Barrow M, Gunn G, Lai S, Lewin J, Rosenthal D, Jethanandani A, Meheissen M, Mulder S, Cardenas C, Fuller C, Hutcheson K. Radiation Therapy Dose-Volume Correlates Predict Videofluoroscopy-Detected Dysphagia Per DIGEST after IMRT for Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: Results of a Prospective Registry. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.07.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Jethanandani A, Kamal M, Cabanillas M, Mohamed A, Ferrarotto R, Zafereo M, Garden A, Morrison W, Skinner H, Frank S, Phan J, Reddy J, Rosenthal D, Fuller C, Gunn G. Local Regional Patterns of Failure Following Postoperative IMRT for Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.07.776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kamal M, Rosenthal D, Volpe S, Goepfert R, Garden A, Hutcheson K, Eraj S, Dursteler A, Williams B, Smith J, Aymard J, Berends J, White A, O'Donnell B, Frank S, Morrison W, Cardoso R, Chambers M, Sturgis E, Mendoza T, Cardenas C, Skinner H, Phan J, Mohamed A, Fuller C, Gunn G. Patient-Reported Dry Mouth after Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer: Dosimetric Analysis of Long-Term Outcomes. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.07.1996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kamal M, Rosenthal D, Batra A, Volpe S, Elgohari B, Goepfert R, Garden A, Hutcheson K, Phan J, Eraj S, Dursteler A, Williams B, Smith J, Aymard J, Berends J, White A, Cardenas C, Frank S, Morrison W, Sturgis E, Mendoza T, Mohamed A, Fuller C, Gunn G. Fatigue Following Radiation Therapy in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Survivors: A Dosimetric Analysis Incorporating Patient Report and Observer Rating. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.07.1998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Scholl S, De Koning L, Popovic M, Anne D, Floquet A, Berns E, Kenter G, Kereszt A, Girard E, von der Leyen H, Dureau S, Fourchotte V, Rouzier R, Kamal M, Consortium R. Molecular profiles as a function of treatment response/progression free survival in a prospective cervical cancer study (RAIDs). Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy285.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Chowdhury D, Rahman A, Rashid MH, Chaurasia B, Kamal M, Barua KK. Primary Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of Sphenoid Sinus Involving Cavernus Sinus and Clivus with Isolated 3rd Nerve Palsy. Mymensingh Med J 2018; 27:888-893. [PMID: 30487511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Lymphomas are group of malignant neoplasm having origins from lymphoreticular cells. B cell Non Hodgkin Lymphoma (BNHL) of sphenoid sinus as primary site for lymphomas are very rare and whenever involves comes usually with ocular manifestations. The proximity of the lesion to optic nerve and cavernous sinus present a high risk of developing unilateral ophthalmoplegia or even blindness. The vast majority of cases of localized sphenoid sinus lymphomas are usually curable to surgery, chemotherapy alone or combination of both, sometimes radiotherapy. Here we report a case of 58 years old male attended at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on 9th February 2017 at 9:00 AM having headache and gradually developing ptosis in left eye over 15 days. MRI of brain revealed homogeneously enhancing lesion occupying sphenoid sinus, clivus extending towards left cavernous sinus. Gross total resection of tumor was achieved by endoscopic endonasal approach. Histopathology revealed non-Hodgkin lymphoma and immunohistochemically it was positive for CD 20, CD 45, CD 79 and BCL 2, strongly compatible with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Treatment with R-CHOP regimen following surgery resulted in initiation of improvement of the condition of the patient. Primary B cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (PBNHL) of the sphenoid sinus is a rare entity which can be perplexing and misleading for a surgeon until the histopathological proof is in hand. Early diagnosis with strong suspicion of sphenoid lymphoma in mind during workouts and timely management, close monitoring and follow ups have high potential for cure and longer disease-free survival of the BNHL patients.
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- D Chowdhury
- Dr Dhiman Chowdhury, Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail: dhiman_ns@ yahoo.com
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Lecerf C, Kamal M, Vacher S, Chemlali W, Dubot C, Jeannot E, Klijanienko J, Hoffmann C, Bieche I, Le Tourneau C. Prognostic value of immune gene’s expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy314.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Kamal M, Ziyab AH, Bartella A, Mitchell D, Al-Asfour A, Hölzle F, Kessler P, Lethaus B. Volumetric comparison of autogenous bone and tissue-engineered bone replacement materials in alveolar cleft repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 56:453-462. [PMID: 29859781 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The goal of reconstruction of the alveolar cleft in patients with cleft lip and palate is to improve the quality of tissue, the structural stability, and increase the volume of bone. This study is a systematic review with meta-analysis of volumetric bony filling using autogenous bone and various tissue-engineered bone substitutes. We made an electronic search on MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, WEB OF SCIENCE, "grey" publications (materials and research produced by organisations outside traditional channels for commercial or academic publishing and distribution), and relevant cross references according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Studies that reported the outcomes of volumetric grafting were included in the meta-analysis. Of 1276 studies, 26 were included in the meta-analysis. Pooled analysis of 25 studies that used autogenous bone showed a significant reduction in the volume of the cleft equivalent to 62.0% bone fill (95% CI 54.3 to 69.6), in contrast to 10 studies that used a tissue-engineered material and reported bone filling of 68.7% (95% CI 54.5 to 82.8). The estimated sizes of pooled effects across studies showed that there was no significant difference between the two major intervention groups (p value 0.901). Our statistical analysis showed that autogenous bone grafts did not differ significantly from tissue-engineered materials in their ability to fill clefts. Systematic review registration: International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews, PROSPERO (CRD42017065045).
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- M Kamal
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany; Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery and GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Maxillofacial Unit, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery and GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Kamal M, Apewokin S, Anand M, Abu Jawdeh BG, Govil A, Sheikh MM, Shah S. Late-Onset Allograft Aspergillosis in an HIV-Positive Renal Transplant Recipient: A Case Report. Transplant Proc 2018; 49:1570-1573. [PMID: 28838442 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Aspergillus infection of the allograft in renal transplant patients is rare and associated with a high mortality. We report a case of a 21-year-old, human immunodeficiency virus-positive, deceased-donor kidney recipient who presented 1 year after transplant with oliguric kidney injury. A nuclear medicine renal scan revealed absence of flow to the transplanted kidney, and a urine fungal culture was positive for Aspergillus flavus. The diagnosis was confirmed with the presence of fungal hyphae along with thrombosis in the vascular structures in renal allograft pathology. We found no evidence of disseminated aspergillosis or involvement of any other organ in the patient. To our knowledge, this case is the first reported in the literature of late-onset non-disseminated renal-limited aspergillosis in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive renal transplant patient.
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- M Kamal
- Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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- Infectious Disease, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Bartella AK, Sander AK, Kamal M, Steegmann J, Kloss-Brandstätter A, Teichmann J, Hölzle F, Lethaus B. Preoperative assessment of the risk of postoperative death in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: a consideration beyond age, sex, and stage of cancer. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 56:322-326. [PMID: 29628170 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Despite improvements in the management of patients in critical care, about 3% patients who have an operation with curative intent for oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) do not survive their stay in hospital. Our aim was to assess the risk factors for postoperative death that were independent of the stage of the cancer, or the age and sex of the patients. We screened 4760 consecutive inpatients at a maxillofacial tertiary care centre from 2011 to 2016, and 34 of them had died within the first three months after operation. We matched them with a further 34 patients with the same TNM stage, age, and sex. General personal and clinical data and preoperative laboratory values were screened, and we applied a Charlson Comorbidity Score (for anaesthetic risk) for each group. Patients' mean (SD) age was 66 (12) years old. There was no significant difference in sex (p=1), age (p=0.718), or TNM classification. Those who died after operation had significantly more renal (p=0.027) and gastrointestinal (p=0.006) diseases, but cardiac diseases (p=0.468) and diabetes mellitus (p=1) were not significant risk factors in themselves. Patients who died postoperatively had significantly worse risk scores (p=0.001) overall. The most common causes of death were septic shock (n=10) and acute cardiac (n=9) or respiratory failure (n=7). Our findings suggested that general diseases were not intrinsically a contraindication for operation with curative intent. The Charlson Comorbidity Score helped to detect potentially fatal courses and could be useful in the preoperative assessment of patients whose general health is not good.
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- A K Bartella
- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Hospital of Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Hospital of Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Hospital of Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Hospital of Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Hospital of Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Europastrasse 4, 9524 Villach, Austria.
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Hospital of Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Hospital of Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Hospital of Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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Ng S, Kamal M, Pollard C, Berends J, Ayoub Z, Mohamed A, Gunn G, Frank S, Skinner H, Phan J, Morrison W, Garden A, Johnson J, Ferrarotto R, Lai S, Sturgis E, Fuller C, Rosenthal D. Second Primary Malignancies in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated With Definitive Radiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2017.12.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Mazzarella L, Melloni G, Guida A, Curigliano G, Kamal M, Le Tourneau C, Pelicci P. Precision trial designer-web: A web-based app to assist in the design of genomics-driven trials. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy047.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Dubot C, Bernard V, Sablin MP, Vacher S, Chemlali W, Schnitzler A, Pierron G, Ait Rais K, Bessoltane N, Jeannot E, Klijanienko J, Mariani O, Jouffroy T, Calugaru V, Hoffmann C, Lesnik M, Badois N, Berger F, Le Tourneau C, Kamal M, Bieche I. Comprehensive genomic profiling of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma reveals FGFR1 amplifications and tumour genomic alterations burden as prognostic biomarkers of survival. Eur J Cancer 2018; 91:47-55. [PMID: 29331751 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2017.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Revised: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND We aimed at identifying deleterious genomic alterations from untreated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients, and assessing their prognostic value. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrieved 122 HNSCC patients who underwent primary surgery. Targeted NGS was used to analyse a panel of 100 genes selected among the most frequently altered genes in HNSCC and potential therapeutic targets. We selected only deleterious (activating or inactivating) single nucleotide variations, and copy number variations for analysis. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess the prognostic value of altered genes. RESULTS A median of 2 (range: 0-10) genomic alterations per sample was observed. Most frequently altered genes involved the cell cycle pathway (TP53 [60%], CCND1 [30%], CDKN2A [25%]), the PI3K/AKT/MTOR pathway (PIK3CA [12%]), tyrosine kinase receptors (EGFR [9%], FGFR1 [5%]) and cell differentiation (FAT1 [7%], NOTCH1 [4%]). TP53 mutations (p = 0.003), CCND1 amplifications (p = 0.04), CDKN2A alterations (p = 0.02) and FGFR1 amplifications (p = 0.003), correlated with shorter overall survival (OS). The number of genomic alterations was significantly higher in the HPV-negative population (p = 0.029) and correlated with a shorter OS (p < 0.0001). Only TP53 mutation and FGFR1 amplification status remained statistically significant in the multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION These results suggest that genomic alterations involving the cell cycle (TP53, CCND1, CDKN2A), as well as FGFR1 amplifications and tumour genomic alterations burden are prognostic biomarkers and might be therapeutic targets for patients with HNSCC.
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- C Dubot
- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Curie, Paris, Saint-Cloud, France; Unit of Pharmacogenomics, Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, Paris, France.
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- Unit of Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing Platform-ICGex, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Curie, Paris, Saint-Cloud, France
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- Unit of Pharmacogenomics, Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Unit of Pharmacogenomics, Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Unit of Pharmacogenomics, Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Unit of Somatic Genomics, Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Unit of Somatic Genomics, Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Unit of Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing Platform-ICGex, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Biopathology, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Biopathology, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Biopathology, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Surgery, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Surgery, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Surgery, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Surgery, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Biostatistics, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Curie, Paris, Saint-Cloud, France; INSERM U900 Research Unit, Saint-Cloud, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Curie, Paris, Saint-Cloud, France
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- Unit of Pharmacogenomics, Department of Genetics, Institut Curie, Paris, France; EA7331, Paris Descartes University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, Paris, France
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Kamal M, Dursteler A, O'Donnell B, Eraj S, Mohamed A, Cardenas C, Meheissen M, Garden A, Mendoza T, Sturgis E, Hutcheson K, Lu C, Aristophanous M, Frank S, Morrison W, Rosenthal D, Fuller C, Gunn G. Prospective Validation and Instrumental Comparison of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory—Head and Neck Module for Assessment of Radiation Therapy–Attributable Late Xerostomia. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2017.06.1892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Mazzarella L, Melloni G, Guida A, Curigliano G, Botteri E, Esposito A, Kamal M, Le Tourneau C, Magi A, Riva L, Pelicci P. Precision Trial Designer: A computational tool to assist in the design of genomics-driven trials in oncology. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx508.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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