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Habib SS, Najmi R, Iqbal MA, Sabir M, Zaidi S. The need for taxation to reduce tobacco affordability in Pakistan. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2023; 27:706-708. [PMID: 37608485 PMCID: PMC10443786 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.23.0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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- S S Habib
- Department of Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, National Stadium Road, Karachi
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, National Stadium Road, Karachi
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- Social Policy & Development Center, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Social Policy & Development Center, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, National Stadium Road, Karachi
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Chaara A, Sabir M, El Omari F. Quetiapine Addiction: A Case Report. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9568151 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.2136] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Quetiapine has been the subject of case reports documenting its abuse. In Morocco, no study has been done showing the prevalence of this misuse. The methods of administration are diverse: oral or nasal, injection, inhalation, consumption with cannabis (smoked) or alcohol, combination with other drugs. The abuse is associated in 75% of cases with another product. Objectives The objective of this work is to describe the management of quetiapine dependence, through a clinical vignette. Methods Through a clinical vignette, and by reviewing the literature, we will describe the management of quetiapine addiction. Results Treatment consists of reducing the consumption of this substance until stopping. When possible, it is recommended to change this antipsychotic to another with low abuse potential and low antihistamine properties such as haloperidol, risperidone or aripiprazole. If, however, this solution was inapplicable, then limit the quantity of tablets by prescribing smaller amounts of antipsychotics and increase the frequency of visits. Cope and relieve: Sometimes other medicines can be used to relieve potential withdrawal symptoms, including benzodiazepines or hypnotics to manage insomnia. Warnings : Ideally, the drug should be reduced gradually with a gradual and planned decrease in the dose taken over the months. There should also be periodic evaluations. Long term treatment: Management must be biopsychosocial. Treating comorbidities is a fundamental step in preventing relapse. Conclusions It is a “prescription” use disorder! Each prescription should be carefully weighed and time bound. It seems important to be vigilant with regard to the dosages administered and the treatment regimens offered to the patients. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Masood S, Rehman AU, Ihsan MA, Shahzad K, Sabir M, Alam S, Ahmed W, Shah ZH, Alghabari F, Mehmood A, Chung G. Antioxidant potential and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of onion (Allium cepa L.) peel and bulb extracts. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 83:00264. [PMID: 34669793 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.247168] [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: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Allium cepa L. is a commonly consumed vegetable that belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and contains nutrients and antioxidants in ample amounts. In spite of the valuable food applications of onion bulb, its peel and outer fleshy layers are generally regarded as waste and exploration of their nutritional and therapeutic potential is still in progress with a very slow progression rate. The present study was designed with the purpose of doing a comparative analysis of the antioxidant potential of two parts of Allium cepa, i.g., bulb (edible part) and outer fleshy layers and dry peels (inedible part). Moreover, the inhibitory effect of the onion bulb and peel extracts on rat intestinal α-glucosidase and pancreatic α-amylase of porcine was also evaluated. The antioxidant potential of onion peel and bulb extracts were evaluated using 2,2-diphenyl- 1-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH), ferric-reducing antioxidant power assay (FRAP), 2,2'-azino-bis- 3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) radical scavenging assay, H2O2 radical scavenging activity and Fe2+ chelating activity. Total flavonoids and phenolic content of ethanolic extract of onion peel were significantly greater as compared to that of onion bulb. Ethanolic extract of onion peel also presented better antioxidant and free-radical scavenging activity as compared to the ethanolic extract of bulb, while the aqueous extract of bulb presented weakest antioxidative potential. Onion peel extract's α-glucosidase inhibition potential was also correlated with their phenolic and flavonoid contents. The current findings presented onion peel as a possible source of antioxidative agents and phenolic compounds that might be beneficial against development of various common chronic diseases that might have an association with oxidative stress. Besides, outer dry layers and fleshy peels of onion exhibited higher phenolic content and antioxidant activities, compared to the inner bulb. The information obtained by the present study can be useful in promoting the use of vegetable parts other than the edible mesocarp for several future food applications, rather than these being wasted.
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- S Masood
- University of Lahore, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences - UIDNS, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Natural Resources Institute (Luke), Horticulture Technologies, Production Systems Unit, Piikkiö, Finland.,University of Helsinki, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Helsinki, Finland
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- University of Padova, Department of Agronomy, Animals, Food, Natural Resources and Environment - DAFNAE, Padova, Italy
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Microbiology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Microbiology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- King Abdulaziz University, Department of Arid Land Agriculture, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Soil & Climate Sciences, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Chonnam National University, Department of Biotechnology, Yeosu, Chonnam, South Korea
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Khan BM, Sabir M, Alyemeni MN, Kaushik P, Saeed M, Raza G, Khan KA, Habiba U. Genetic similarities and phylogenetic analysis of Muntjac (Muntiacus spp.) by comparing the nucleotide sequence of 16S rRNA and cytochrome B genome. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 83:e248153. [PMID: 34468532 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.248153] [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: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study aimed to identify the phylogenetic similarities among the muntjac (Muntiacus spp.). The phylogenetic similarities among seven major muntjac species were studied by comparing the nucleotide sequence of 16s rRNA and cytochrome b genome. Nucleotide sequences, retrieved from NCBI databases were aligned by using DNASTAR software. A phylogenetic tree was created for the selected species of muntjac by using the maximum likelihood method on MEGA7 software. The results of nucleotide sequences (16s rRNA) showed phylogenetic similarities between, the M. truongsonensis and M. rooseveltorum had the highest (99.2%) while the lowest similarities (96.8%) found between M. crinifrons and M. putaoensi. While the results of nucleotide sequences (Cty b) showed the highest similarity (100%) between M. muntjak and M. truongsonensis and the lowest s (91.5%) among M. putaoensis and M. crinifrons. The phylogenetic tree of muntjac species (16s rRNA gene) shows the main two clusters, the one including M. putaoensis, M. truongsonensis, M. rooseveltorum, and M. muntjak, and the second one including M. crinifrons and M. vuquangensis. The M. reevesi exists separately in the phylogenetic tree. The phylogenetic tree of muntjac species using cytochrome b genes shows that the M. muntjak and M. truongsonensis are clustered in the same group.
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- B M Khan
- University of Haripur, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Department of Microbiology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- King Saud University, College of Science, Botany and Microbiology Department, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Kikugawa research station, Yokohama Ueki, Kamo, Kikugawa, Shizuka, Japan
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- The University of Agriculture, Department of Weed Science and Botany, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- University of Baltistan, Department of Biological Sciences, Skardu, Pakistan
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- Shandong Normal University, College of Life Sciences, Jinan, China
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- University of Haripur, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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Muhammad S, Habiba U, Raza G, Bano SA, Shah S, Sabir M, Amin M, Alam S, Akhtar A, Hussain M. Payment for ecosystem services (PES): a holistic tool for sustainable forest management-a case study from Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 83:e246002. [PMID: 34378665 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.246002] [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: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Economic valuation of ecosystem services is a new concept in forest management. Economic valuation provides basis for payment for ecosystem services (PES). Therefore, objective of this study was to evaluate eco-tourism and carbon stock services of the Maindam valley, District Swat, Pakistan. For the carbon stock calculation, a sample size of 155 plots of 0.1 hectare (Ha) was taken using preliminary survey at 95% confidence interval and 10% allowable error. The data for tourism services was collected from owners of all the hotels, 100 tourists and key informants of the area at 10% sampling intensity on pretested questionnaire for twenty years period (1997-2017). Results showed that Miandam valley has carbon stock worth US$ 16,306,000 while the value of eco-tourism was US$ 1,578,458 on annual basis. The results also showed that trend of tourism has drastically declined after the 9/11 incident for foreigners and locals and the situation was further deteriorated during the era of Talibanization or militancy from 2008-2011. This study recommends implementation of PES strategy at the rate of 5%, thus a total of US$ 78,922 can be earned from eco-tourism and carbon crediting in the study area annually, which could play important role in sustainable forest management.
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- S Muhammad
- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.,University of Swat, Institute of Agriculture Sciences and Forestry, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Baltistan, Department of Biological Sciences, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Microbiology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Swat, Institute of Agriculture Sciences and Forestry, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Microbiology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Department of Environmental Sciences, Sheringal, Dir (U), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Microbiology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Psychology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Haripur, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Rehman JU, Alam S, Khalil S, Hussain M, Iqbal M, Khan KA, Sabir M, Akhtar A, Raza G, Hussain A, Habiba U. Major threats and habitat use status of Demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo), in district Bannu, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e242636. [PMID: 34346960 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.242636] [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: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Cranes are the large and attractive Creatures of nature with long necks, legs, and life-span. Adults of both sexes are the same with similar color patterns. Demoiselle cranes spend most of their lifespan on dry grasses. They are also found around the stream, rivers, shallow lakes, natural wetlands, and depressions. To evaluate the current status of habitat use and major threats a study was conducted in tehsil Domel district Bannu. Line transect method and water quality tests (temperature, PH, contamination of E-coli bacteria) were used. To determine the major threats questionnaire method was used. The whole data was analyzed by using SPSS 21 version. Based on the distribution four study sites were selected and four water samples from each study site were taken. Most sites were moderate to highly degraded except Kashoo and kurram river mixing point which was low degraded with livestock grazing and human activities. Water quality tests showed PH ranges from 7-9, temperature 6.5-8.5, and contamination of E-coli in all samples. The social survey revealed that hunting, habitat degradation, and pollution as major threats. Effective long-term conservation and management in the study area are needed to focus on the protection of disturbance-free habitat.
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- J U Rehman
- The University of Haripur, Faculty of Basic and Applied Science, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Faculty of Basic and Applied Science, Department of Microbiology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Department of Forestry Range and Wildlife Management, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Faculty of Basic and Applied Science, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Biochemistry, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Shandong Normal University, College of Life Sciences, Jinan, China
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- The University of Haripur, Faculty of Basic and Applied Science, Department of Microbiology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Department of Psychology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- University of Baltistan, Department of Biological Sciences, Skardu, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Faculty of Basic and Applied Science, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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- The University of Haripur, Faculty of Basic and Applied Science, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Haripur, Pakistan
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Hussain M, Khalid F, Noreen U, Bano A, Hussain A, Alam S, Shah S, Sabir M, Habiba U. An ethno-botanical study of indigenous medicinal plants and their usage in rural valleys of Swabi and Hazara region of Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e243811. [PMID: 34076167 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.243811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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An ethnobotanical study was conducted to document indigenous medicinal plants and their usage from knowledgeable and elderly persons in Razzar and Gadoon valley of Swabi and Allai and Tanawal valley of Hazara region of Pakistan during 2016-2019. Several systematic field visits and questionnaire surveys were carried out in selected sites of the study area to gather relevant information from the local community. Rapid assessment method was adopted for data collection by interviewing the local people having enough knowledge of medicinal plants use for treatment of different ailments. UV (UV) formula was applied to calculate the relative importance of medicinal plant species in each site of the study area. In the present study, 221 medicinal plants belonging to 105 families have been reported through 580 respondents (385 males, 138 females and 57 local health healer) from the Swabi and Hazara region. The main sources of herbal medicines were leaves (21%) followed by fruits (21%), seeds (17%), whole plants (14%), roots (9%), bark (9%), flowers (7%) and gum (2%). Mentha spicata L. and Berberis lycium Royle were reported with highest UV (UV) i.e. 0.92 and 0.68 in Razzar tehsil and Gadoon valley of Swabi, whereas Mentha longifolia L and Geranium wallichianum D were reported with highest UV i.e. (0.65) and (0.88) in Allai and Tanawal valley of Hazara region, respectively. It was concluded that Swabi and Hazara region is rich in medicinal plants species and associated traditional knowledge. Moreover, ethno-medicines have played significant role in the indigenous healthcare system of the study area. However, uprooting the entire plant for ethno-medicine is a big threat to conservation of medicinal plants diversity in the study area.
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- M Hussain
- Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Haripur, Haripur City, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Haripur, Haripur City, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Haripur, Haripur City, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Haripur, Haripur City, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Haripur, Haripur City, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Haripur, Haripur City, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Haripur, Haripur City, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Haripur, Haripur City, KP, Pakistan
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Jamilah J, Hatta M, Natzir R, Umar F, Sjahril R, Agus R, Junita AR, Dwiyanti R, Primaguna MR, Sabir M. Analysis of existence of multidrug-resistant H58 gene in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi isolated from typhoid fever patients in Makassar, Indonesia. New Microbes New Infect 2020; 38:100793. [PMID: 33294191 PMCID: PMC7695904 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2020.100793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/22/2019] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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The surveillance of multidrug-resistant (MDR) H58 typhoid is highly important, especially in endemic areas. MDR strain detection is needed by using a simple PCR technique that only uses a pair of primers. This is conducted considering the detection of Salmonella Typhi strains that have been carried out so far are only using antimicrobial sensitivity tests to determine microbial resistance phenotypically and to determine genotypically using complex molecular techniques. We aimed to analyse the existence of Salmonella Typhi MDR H58 in patients with typhoid fever in Makassar, Indonesia. A total of 367 blood samples of typhoid fever patients were collected from April 2018 until April 2019. The blood sample was cultured, then confirmed via simple PCR. All of the confirmed samples were tested for susceptibility against antibiotics and molecularly analysed for MDR H58 existence using a simple PCR technique. We found 7% (27/367) of the samples to be positive by both blood culture and PCR. All 27 isolates were found to be sensitive to sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim. The lowest drug sensitivities were to amoxicillin, at one (3.7%) of 27 isolates, and ampicillin, at 13 (48.1%) of 27 isolates. Salmonella Typhi H58 PCR results showed that one (3.7%) of 27 isolates carried a positive fragment of 993 bp that led to the H58 strain, since the deletion flanks this fragment. The isolate was also found to be resistant to amoxicillin and fluoroquinolone according to a sensitivity test. Further molecular analysis needs to be conducted to examine the single isolate that carried the 933 bp fragment.
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- J Jamilah
- Alauddin State Islamic University, Makassar, Indonesia.,Postgraduate Program of Medical Science, Indonesia
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- Molecular Biology and Immunology Laboratory, Indonesia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Indonesia
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- Postgraduate Program of Medical Science, Indonesia.,Makassar Medical State Laboratory, Indonesian Ministry of Health, Makassar, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Indonesia
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- Laboratory of Genetics, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
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- Molecular Biology and Immunology Laboratory, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
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Sabir M. THERAPEUTIC NARRATIVE INTERVENTION WITH CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL POPULATIONS. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- M Sabir
- Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, United States
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Sabir M, Pillemer KA. EXPERIENTIAL SIMILARITY AND CULTURAL NORMS AS MEANS FOR GAINING OLDER AFRICAN AMERICANS’ TRUST OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.2036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- M Sabir
- Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, United States
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Oneib B, Sabir M, Otheman Y, Ouanass A. [Depressive disorders in primary care: Clinical features and sociodemographic characteristics]. Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique 2018; 66:255-262. [PMID: 29866509 DOI: 10.1016/j.respe.2018.03.366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 10/07/2016] [Revised: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Our aim was to determine the reason for consultation and the clinical features of depressive disorders according to the diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM) 4th edition IV R in primary care and to identify if there is an association between sociodemographic characteristics and depressive pattern. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a cross-sectional study conducted to determinate the prevalence of depressive disorders in primary care, at three urban centers in two cities Salé and Oujda by five physicians, we recruited primary care 396 patients of whom 58 were depressed, among these patients we screened for depressive disorders, their clinical features, the melancholic characteristics and suicidal ideation using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. RESULTS Mean age of the 58 depressive patients was 46±15 years. They were predominantly female, inactive and of low socio-economic level. Approximately one-third of the patients were illiterate and single. The symptoms frequently encountered were sadness (63.7%), anhedonia (62%), insomnia (45.7%), anorexia (60.9%), psychomotor retardation (60.9%) and asthenia (73.9%). Somatic symptoms were present 99%, the most common complaint was pain that exhibited 68.6% prevalence. Suicidal ideations were found in 36.2% of these depressive patients. CONCLUSION The accuracy of the clinical features of patients with depression in primary care will facilitate the detection of these disorders by general practitioners and improve management of depression.
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- B Oneib
- Département de psychiatrie, faculté de médecine, université Mohammed I, Oujda, Maroc.
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- Département de psychiatrie, faculté de médecine, université Mohammed VI, Maroc
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- Centre psychiatrique universitaire El-Hassan, faculté de médecine, université Sidi-Mohammed-Benabdellah, Fès Maroc
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- Département de psychiatrie, faculté de médecine, université Mohammed VI, Maroc
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Sabir M, Johnson MA. Inside the black box: Modeling "Life Writing" for lifelong health and well being. Eval Program Plann 2018; 68:108-116. [PMID: 29544102 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2018.02.002] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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We articulate the lifespan theory of change by which an attachment-focused integrative reminiscence intervention, "Life Writing", is expected to interrupt the continuing problem of insecure attachment in adults and reverse associated reduced health and well-being outcomes. Based on preliminary studies and previous research, Life Writing is expected to foster earned-secure attachment in adults who work through subjective memories of unresolved attachment trauma. Roughly two decades of research on integrative reminiscence interventions like Life Writing show their consistent and wide-ranging positive impact. However, the bulk of this research demonstrates that such programs work, without also clarifying how they work, leaving unanswered questions as to how change occurs and how benefits might continue to accrue to participants through the lifespan. This represents what are known as "black box" effects. A program and evaluation planning tool, The Netway, was used to 1) identify hypothesized links between program inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and long-term impacts; 2) to clarify the underlying assumptions related to the program's success; and 3) to consider the appropriate contexts for the program. The logic model presented here articulates the hypothesized causal pathway from insecure to earned-secure attachment, in preparation for rigorous empirical tests of the program's lifespan theory of change.
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- Myra Sabir
- Department of Human Development, Binghamton University, University Downtown Center, P.O. Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902, United States.
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Alison R, Sabir M, Sereduk C, Tuncali S, Pineda M, Millard N, Dhruv HD, Peng S, Berens ME, Loftus JC, Winkles JA, Tran NL. P08.02 EGFRvIII induced GBM invasion and survival is dependent upon Stat5 activation and Fn14 expression. Neuro Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nox036.192] [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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Sabir M, Henderson CR, Kang SY, Pillemer K. Attachment-focused integrative reminiscence with older African Americans: a randomized controlled intervention study. Aging Ment Health 2016; 20:517-28. [PMID: 25812080 PMCID: PMC4583805 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2015.1023764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Prior integrative reminiscence interventions have had a limited focus on attachment themes. The attachment-focused integrative reminiscence (AFIR) intervention differs from these in its central emphasis on attachment themes. The wide range of health benefits resulting from integrative reminiscence may be due in part to reminiscing about, mourning, and integrating unresolved attachment experiences. METHOD Participants were randomized into treatment and wait-list control conditions, completed a pre-test, met for eight consecutive weekly two-hour sessions of largely attachment-focused reminiscence, then completed post-tests immediately following the intervention and again six months later. RESULTS Results show treatment effects for depression (p = .01 and .05 at eight weeks and six months), perceived stress (p = .01 and .04), and emergency room (ER) visits at six months (p = .04), with the intervention group showing lower depression and stress and fewer ER visits. CONCLUSION Integrative reminiscence interventions are cost effective, have rapid impact, and carry a certain appeal to older adults. Augmenting such interventions with a focus on attachment experiences may reduce perceived stress, an important health risk factor. Wider application of AFIRs may further reduce health disparities among US older adults.
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- Myra Sabir
- Department of Human Development, Binghamton University, University Downtown Center, P.O. Box 6000, Binghamton, New York 13902, USA, Phone: 607-777-9251; Fax: 607-777-7587
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- Department of Human Development, 1303A Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, East, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 USA, Phone: 607-272-1892
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- Department of Social Work, Binghamton University, University Downtown Center, P.O. Box 6000, Binghamton, New York 13902, USA, Phone: 607-77-9156
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- Department of Human Development, 1303A Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, East, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 USA, Phone: 607-255-8086
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El Ammouri A, Sabir M, Ahid S, Toufiq J, El Omari F. [Non-drug psycho-active substance use and pregnancy]. Encephale 2015; 41:302-8. [PMID: 26383617 DOI: 10.1016/j.encep.2014.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 08/08/2012] [Accepted: 03/26/2013] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The consumption of psycho-active substances (PAS) by pregnant women is in a growing increase around the world. It is a major problem of public health in some countries due to serious and negative consequences for children and society as well as for pregnant women. This problem has also increased among women in Morocco. However, it is still neglected and underrated in the absence of any official statistical data. This is the first study leading to a better profiling of pregnant women who may consume psycho-active substances during their pregnancy; it would permit better medical and psychosocial care of both women and children. OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence and the factors associated with the psycho-active substances used by pregnant women and describe their socio-demographic characteristics. METHODS AND PATIENTS A trans-sectional study was carried out from September to October 2010, including pregnant women consulting at the obstetrical service of the provincial hospital Moulay Abdellah in the city of Salé. The study included women who were pregnant or had recently given birth, and not having any serious mental disorders that could have upset their cognitive abilities. The data was collected through a straight questionnaire of 25 items specifying the socio-demographic characteristics, data about pregnancy and habits of using psycho-active substances. RESULTS One hundred and fifty pregnant women were included in the study. The majority of them (83.2%) were aged 20 to 40 years old, 94.6% were married, 96% were unemployed and depended on their spouses for their financial resources and 80% had normal domestic relationships (from average to good quality). Among the women, 31.3% of them reported traumatic events in the past. The prevalence of psycho-active substance consumption by the pregnant women of our sample was 11.3%. The used substances were tobacco (9.3%) and cannabis (4%). These women were more likely to have a low level of education (47.1 vs 16.5). They were victims of abuse or neglect in their past (82.3 vs 24.9), and their relationships with their spouses were bad (70.6 vs 13.5) with a lack of desired pregnancy (47.1 vs 27.8) and poor follow-up (47.1 vs 3.8). The results show statistically significant differences. CONCLUSION Not only should decision-makers draw attention to the seriousness of the problem because of the relatively high rate of psycho-active substance consumption, but also they should increase obstetric team's awareness to look systematically for psycho-active substance use.
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- A El Ammouri
- Hôpital psychiatrique universitaire Ar-razi, CHU Rabat-Salé, rue Ibn-Rochd, 11010 Salé, Maroc.
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- Hôpital psychiatrique universitaire Ar-razi, CHU Rabat-Salé, rue Ibn-Rochd, 11010 Salé, Maroc
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- Équipe de recherche en pharmaco-épidémiologie & pharmaco-économie, faculté de médecine et de pharmacie, université Mohammed V Souissi, avenue Mohamed Belarbi El Alaoui, B.P. 6203, Rabat, Maroc
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- Hôpital psychiatrique universitaire Ar-razi, CHU Rabat-Salé, rue Ibn-Rochd, 11010 Salé, Maroc
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- Hôpital psychiatrique universitaire Ar-razi, CHU Rabat-Salé, rue Ibn-Rochd, 11010 Salé, Maroc
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The activity of Rb proteins is controlled by post-translational modifications, especially through phosphorylation. Acetylation of Rb2/p130 was reported recently in NIH3T3 cells but its physiological relevance in cell cycle control and tumorigenesis is still unknown. Efforts are underway to investigate possible interplay between Rb2/p130 phosphorylation and acetylation. Here we hypothesized that Rb2/p130 acetylation, like p53 acetylation, may play a role in development of the tumor phenotype. The proposed hypothesis regarding acetylation of Rb2/p130 in tumor VS normal cells was found to be true in our case study of 36 tumor samples. Statistical analysis of results suggest strong correlation among Rb2/p130 acetylation and cancer phenotype.
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- Z N Khan
- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad, Pakistan
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Sabir M, Cohen N, Boukhanjer A, Ennaji MM. Occurance and survival of Vibrio alginolyticus in Tamouda Bay (Morocco). Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) 2011; 57 Suppl:OL1592-OL1599. [PMID: 22000489] [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] [Received: 06/07/2011] [Accepted: 09/01/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The objectives of this study were to investigate the spatial and seasonal fluctuations of Vibrio alginolyticus in marine environment of the Tamouda Bay on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco and to determine the dominant factors of the environment that govern these fluctuations. The samples (sea water, plankton, shellfish and sediment) were collected fortnightly for two years from three study sites on the coast Tamouda Bay in northern Morocco. The charge of Vibrio alginolyticus is determined by MPN method. The physicochemical parameters including temperature of sea water, pH, salinity, turbidity and chlorophyll a concentration were determined. Analysis of variance of specific variables and several principal component analyses showed that the temperature of seawater is the major determinant of seasonal distribution of Vibrio alginolyticus. The results showed a positive linear correlation between Vibrio alginolyticus and the water temperature, pH, turbidity and chlorophyll a. Similarly, there are seasonal variations and spatial of Vibrio alginolyticus in marine environment of the Tamouda bay and the highest concentrations were recorded in both years of study during the warm season whereas it was minimal during the cold season. Linear positive correlation was recorded between Vibrio alginolyticus populations in all ecological types of samples studied.
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- M Sabir
- Laboratoire de Virologie et Hygiène & Microbiologie, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Mohammedia, Université Hassan II, Mohammedia, Maroc
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Aziz T, Rahmatullah, Maqsood MA, Sabir M, Kanwal S. CATEGORIZATION OF BRASSICACULTIVARS FOR PHOSPHORUS ACQUISITION FROM PHOSPHATE ROCK ON BASIS OF GROWTH AND IONIC PARAMETERS. Journal of Plant Nutrition 2011; 34:522-533. [DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2011.538114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Sudheer KS, Sabir M. Function projective synchronization in chaotic and hyperchaotic systems through open-plus-closed-loop coupling. Chaos 2010; 20:013115. [PMID: 20370270 DOI: 10.1063/1.3309019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Recently introduced function projective synchronization in which chaotic systems synchronize up to a scaling function has important applications in secure communications. We design coupling function for unidirectional coupling in identical and mismatched oscillators to realize function projective synchronization through open-plus-closed-loop coupling method. Numerical simulations on Lorenz system, Rossler system, hyperchaotic Lorenz, and hyperchaotic Chen system are presented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.
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- K Sebastian Sudheer
- Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Kerala 682022, India
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Sabir M, Wethington E, Breckman R, Meador R, Reid MC, Pillemer K. A Community-Based Participatory Critique of Social Isolation Intervention Research for Community-Dwelling Older Adults. J Appl Gerontol 2009; 28:218-234. [PMID: 25165409 PMCID: PMC4142440 DOI: 10.1177/0733464808326004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This article examines the dialogue that occurred within the structure of a Research-to-Practice Consensus Workshop that critiqued academic research priorities regarding social isolation among community-dwelling older adults and identified practice-based suggestions for a social isolation research agenda. The investigators adapted the scientific consensus workshop model to include expert practitioners and researchers in a discussion of the current state and future directions of social isolation intervention research. The group's critique resulted in several key recommendations for future research including the need for a social isolation measure with specific capacity to identify isolated older adults during a community crisis. This study demonstrates that the Research-to-Practice Consensus Workshop model can be used successfully to identify priority areas for research that have implications for community practice, construct an evidence base more relevant for community application, strengthen existing community-researcher partnerships, and build agency and practitioner capacity to take part in community-based participatory research.
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- Myra Sabir
- assistant dean in the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University
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- associate professor of sociology and of human development at Cornell University and codirector of the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging
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- assistant professor of gerontological social work in medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College's Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology and the director of partnerships of the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging
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- associate director of the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging
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- associate professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College
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- Hazel E. Reed Professor of Human Development at Cornell University and Professor of Gerontology in Medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical College
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Sabir M, Breckman R, Meador R, Wethington E, Reid MC, Pillemer K. The CITRA research-practice consensus-workshop model: exploring a new method of research translation in aging. Gerontologist 2007; 46:833-9. [PMID: 17169939 DOI: 10.1093/geront/46.6.833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE On the basis of the experience of an extensive community-based research partnership in New York City, we developed an innovative process for bridging the gap between aging-related research and practice, using a consensus-workshop model. DESIGN AND METHODS We adapted the traditional scientific consensus-workshop model to include translation of the research into nontechnical language and the involvement of practitioners in the process. We then applied the model to the specific issue of falls prevention among community-dwelling older adults. RESULTS The dialogue and interaction among researchers and practitioners provided new insights beyond a traditional research review. Practitioners offered astute guidance for future research based on their day-to-day field experience. IMPLICATIONS The recommendations that emerged from the workshop demonstrated the value of close interaction between the aging-related research and practice communities. The consensus-conference model has significant potential to establish a bridge between the worlds of research and practice in a variety of settings.
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- Myra Sabir
- Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging, Bronfenbrenner Life Course Center, Beebe Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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PURPOSE We developed an innovative pilot studies program to foster partnerships between university researchers and agencies serving older people in New York City. The development of researchers willing to collaborate with frontline service agencies and service agencies ready to partner with researchers is critical for translating scientific research into evidence-based practice that benefits community-dwelling older adults. DESIGN AND METHODS We adapted the traditional academic pilot studies model to include key features of community-based participatory research. RESULTS In partnership with a network of 265 senior centers and service agencies, we built a multistep program to recruit and educate scientific investigators and agencies in the principles of community-based research and to fund research partnerships that fulfilled essential elements of research translation from university to community: scientific rigor, sensitivity to community needs, and applicability to frontline practice. We also developed an educational and monitoring infrastructure to support projects. IMPLICATIONS Pilot studies programs developing community-based participatory research require an infrastructure that can supplement individual pilot investigator efforts with centralized resources to ensure proper implementation and dissemination of the research. The financial and time investment required to maintain programs such as those at the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging, or CITRA, may be a barrier to establishing similar programs.
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- Elaine Wethington
- Department of Human Development, Cornell University, MVR Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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Kochar DK, Tanwar PD, Norris RL, Sabir M, Nayak KC, Agrawal TD, Purohit VP, Kochar A, Simpson ID. Rediscovery of severe saw-scaled viper (Echis sochureki) envenoming in the Thar desert region of Rajasthan, India. Wilderness Environ Med 2007; 18:75-85. [PMID: 17590073 DOI: 10.1580/06-weme-or-078r.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In India, venomous snakebite remains an enigma. Although ineffective first aid treatments that are centuries old continue to be used by people bitten by snakes, important factual information, such as the importance and uniqueness of bites by the northern saw-scaled viper (Echis sochureki), has been largely lost and forgotten. In this paper, we report the first systematically gathered data on the clinical course of envenoming by E sochureki in Rajasthan, India. Clinical information is reported on 12 victims bitten by definitively identified E sochureki, and 2 clinical cases are described in greater detail to illustrate the severity of envenoming by this snake. METHODS A data collection form was developed and used to prospectively gather clinical information regarding patients who were bitten by E sochureki and who brought the dead snake with them to hospital. All snakes were definitively identified by an experienced herpetologist. Information on symptoms and signs, management (both first aid and hospital), and outcomes was collected. RESULTS All 12 victims had evidence of systemic envenoming, including abnormal 20-minute whole blood clotting tests (with systemic bleeding in 7). All received polyvalent antivenom made, in part, with Echis carinatus venom from southern India. Antivenom was relatively ineffective in restoring coagulation to these patients. All patients survived, although 1 patient suffered an intracranial bleed with residual hemiparesis. CONCLUSIONS Echis sochureki causes severe bites in Rajasthan. Work needs to be done to alter the first aid practices used for snakebites in this area, to encourage more rapid presentation to hospital, and to develop antivenom that is more effective against E sochureki.
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- D K Kochar
- S.P. Medical College Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
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Chen CK, Sabir M, Zimmerman S, Suitor J, Pillemer K. The Importance of Family Relationships With Nursing Facility Staff for Family Caregiver Burden and Depression. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2007; 62:P253-60. [PMID: 17906166 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/62.5.p253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We explore the association between family caregiver depression and the quality of staff-family relationships, and we test burden as a mediator of this relationship. Using structural equation modeling, we used data from a representative sample of 932 family members from 20 nursing homes in Central New York to examine the association between staff-family relationship quality and family caregiver depression. We then tested family caregiver burden as a mediator of the relationship between staff-family relationship quality and family caregiver depression. Staff-family relationship quality, specifically perceived conflict with staff, is significantly associated with family caregiver depression. Further, caregiver burden mediates this relationship. Interventions to improve staff-family relationships may impact family caregiver depression by reducing the stress that family caregivers experience.
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- Cory K Chen
- Carolina Program in Healthcare and Aging Research, University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA.
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Kochar DK, Kochar SK, Agrawal RP, Sabir M, Nayak KC, Agrawal TD, Purohit VP, Gupta RP. The changing spectrum of severe falciparum malaria: a clinical study from Bikaner (northwest India). J Vector Borne Dis 2006; 43:104-8. [PMID: 17024858] [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: 05/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES Recently there were reports from all over India about changing spectrum of clinical presentation of severe malaria. The present study was planned to study the same in the northwest India. METHODS This prospective study was conducted on patients of severe malaria admitted in a classified malaria ward of a tertiary care hospital in Bikaner, Rajasthan (northwest India) during 1994 and 2001. It included adult patients of both sexes belonging to all age groups. The diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum was confirmed by demonstrating asexual form of parasites in peripheral blood smear. All patients were treated with i.v./oral quinine. The specific complications were treated by standard WHO protocol. The data for individual complications for both the years were analysed by applying chi-square test. RESULTS In a prospective study in 1994 the spectrum of complication was dominated by cerebral malaria (25.75%) followed by jaundice (11.47%), bleeding tendencies (9.59%), severe anaemia (5.83%), shock (5.26%), Acute respiratory distress syndrome-ARDS (3.01%), renal failure (2.07%) and hypoglycemia (2.07%) whereas in 2001 it was dominated by jaundice (58.85%) followed by severe anaemia (26.04%), bleeding tendencies (25.52%), shock (10.94%), cerebral malaria (10.94%), renal failure (6.25%), ARDS (2.08%) and hypoglycemia (1.56%). The sharp difference for presence of jaundice and severe anaemia in 2001 and cerebral malaria in 1994 was statistically significant. Similarly, the important cause of mortality in 2001 was multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (71.10%) with predominant presentation of jaundice and renal failure, whereas in 1994, it was cerebral malaria (77.96%). INTERPRETATION & CONCLUSION The observation of changing spectrum of severe malaria in this study and a significant increase in presentation with jaundice as an important manifestation is highly essential for primary, secondary and tertiary level health care providers for proper diagnosis and management.
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- D K Kochar
- Department of Medicine, S.P. Medical College, Bikaner, India.
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Sabir M, Raghuram AK. Asthma - Impact on pregnancy outcome. Lung India 2006. [DOI: 10.4103/0970-2113.44385] [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: 11/04/2022] Open
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Gauri LA, Purohit VP, Fatima Q, Katiyar V, Sabir M, Kochar DK. Interstitial lung disease and vasculitis in a case of rheumatoid arthritis. J Indian Med Assoc 2004; 102:652. [PMID: 15868881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Garg SK, Garg KM, Sabir M. Evaluation of tocolytic efficacy of selective beta2 adrenoceptor agonists on buffalo uterus. Indian J Exp Biol 2004; 42:913-8. [PMID: 15462186] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Present study was conducted on prostaglandin F2alpha (PGF2alpha), oxytocin, (OT), potassium chloride (KCI) and barium chloride (BaCl2) pre-contracted perimetrial uterine strips of dioestrus and pregnant buffaloes to evaluate the tocolytic efficacy of selective beta2 adrenoceptor agonists-albuterol (salbutamol) and terbutaline. Cumulative concentration-response curves of both the beta2 adrenoceptor agonists were constructed and the mean effective concentration (EC50) values determined and compared statistically. Based on the comparative EC50 values in relaxing the pre-contracted uterine strips with different spasmogens, the rank order potency of albuterol was found to be--PGF2alpha > BaCl2 > OT > KCl on uterine strips from dioestrus animals, while OT> BaCl2> PGF2alpha >KCl on the uterine strips of pregnant buffaloes. The rank order potency of terbutaline on uterine strips from dioestrus stage animals was- BaCl2 > OT > KCl > PGF2alpha, while BaCl2 > PGF2alpha > KCl > OT on uterine tissues of pregnant animals. Thus, irrespective of the state of uterus, whether gravid or non-gravid, KCl-depolarized uterine tissues required comparatively higher concentrations of albuterol or terbutaline to produce tocolytic effect. High concentrations of K+ in biophase may have interfered with the beta2 adrenoceptor agonists-induced outward K+ current and hyperpolarization. From the results of present study, it was evident that selective beta2 adrenergic agonists had good tocolytic efficacy on the uterus of buffaloes. Further, indirectly the possibility of existence and activation of K(Ca) channels by selective beta2 adrenoceptor agonists in mediating tocolysis of buffalo myometrium can not be ruled out, however, detailed studies using specific K(Ca) channel blockers are required for characterizing the nature of such channels in buffalo uterus.
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- Satish K Garg
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, UP Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University and Cattle Research Institute, Mathura 281 001, India
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This study explores the role of similarity in the success of peer support relationships in an intervention program for dementia caregivers. Hypothesized predictors of successful matches included structural similarity between partners (e.g., in age, education), appraisal similarity (e.g., in satisfaction with support for caregiving), and psychological similarity (e.g., in psychological wellbeing). Contrary to expectations, no relationship between these types of similarity and the success of the match were found, but effects were found for dissimilar pairs on several characteristics. The findings suggest: 1) that what really makes a difference for successful peer support is sharing the stressful but also rewarding experience of caregiving; and 2) that program planners do not need to develop extensive matching criteria.
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- Department of Human Development, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
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- Department of Sociology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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This study explores the role of similarity in the success of peer support relationships in an intervention program for dementia caregivers. Hypothesized predictors of successful matches included structural similarity between partners (e.g., in age, education), appraisal similarity (e.g., in satisfaction with support for caregiving), and psychological similarity (e.g., in psychological well-being). Contrary to expectations, no relationship between these types of similarity and the success of the match were found, but effects were found for dissimilar pairs on several characteristics. The findings suggest: 1) that what really makes a difference for successful peer support is sharing the stressful but also rewarding experience of caregiving; and 2) that program planners do not need to develop extensive matching criteria.
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- Myra Sabir
- Department of Human Development, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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Rajagopalan S, Sabir M. Analysis of chaotic motion and its shape dependence in a generalized piecewise linear map. Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys 2001; 63:057201. [PMID: 11415049 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.63.057201] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2000] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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We analyze the chaotic motion and its shape dependence in a piecewise linear map using Fujisaka's characteristic function method. The map is a generalization of the one introduced by Artuso. Exact expressions for diffusion coefficients are obtained with previously obtained results used as special cases. A fluctuation spectrum relating to the probability density function is obtained in a parametric form. We also give limiting forms of the above quantities. The dependence of the diffusion coefficient and probability density function on the shape of the map is examined.
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- S Rajagopalan
- Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin 682 022, Kerala, India.
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Makkar P, Gandhi M, Agrawal RP, Sabir M, Kothari RP. Ventilatory pulmonary function tests in type 1 diabetes mellitus. J Assoc Physicians India 2000; 48:962-6. [PMID: 11200919] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the ventilatory pulmonary function tests (VPFT) in type one diabetes mellitus and to correlate it with duration, meticulous metabolic control and various complications of diabetes. METHODOLOGY Spirometric evaluation of 50 young (15-30 years of age) type one diabetes mellitus patients was done under the case control longitudinal study. After recording baseline parameters patients were subjected to PFT. OBSERVATIONS Degree of derangement in VPFTs was directly related to duration and metabolic control of diabetes. VPFT parameters such as FVC, FEV1, PEFR, MEF 75% and MEF 25% showed significant reduction (p = 0.009, = 0.001, = 0.001, = 0.05 respectively). Similarly patients with HbA1c > 10% showed significant reduction in FVC, FEV1, PEFR and MEF 75% (p = 0.001 for each). Diabetic patients with complications particularly peripheral neuropathy and nephropathy had significant reduction in FVC, FEV1 and PEFR (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Spirometric evaluation in type one diabetes mellitus showed varying derangements in the different parameters of VPFTs, suggestive of dominantly restrictive with some obstructive pattern as indicated by significant decline in FVC, PEFR and MEF 75%.
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- P Makkar
- Department of Medicine, SP Medical College, Bikaner-334 003
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Shashikiran U, Rastogi A, Gupta RP, Sabir M. Ehler-Danlos syndrome type VI variant presenting with recurrent respiratory infections and responding to high dose vitamin C. J Assoc Physicians India 1999; 47:554-5. [PMID: 10778573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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- U Shashikiran
- Dept. of Medicine, SP Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
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Iqbal MS, Ahmad AR, Sabir M, Asad SM. Preparation, characterization and biological evaluation of copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes with cephalexin. J Pharm Pharmacol 1999; 51:371-5. [PMID: 10385207 DOI: 10.1211/0022357991772556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes of cephalexin have been prepared and characterized by microanalysis and by thermogravimetric, magnetic and spectroscopic analysis. The complexes were found to be five-coordinate, monohydrate, and ML2 type. The electron paramagnetic resonance spectral lines revealed rhombic distortion from axial symmetry, with g(parallel) > g(perpendicular) > g(e), in the elongated-tetragonal copper(II) complex. The geometry of the zinc(II) complex seems to be square-pyramidal. On complexation with copper and zinc the antimicrobial activity of cephalexin improved significantly. The copper complex was found to be active against kaolin paw oedema whereas the parent drug was inactive. These results suggest that the metallic elements should be seriously considered during drug design, and that complexes already reported should be subjected to clinical evaluation. Their use could provide an easy way of improving the activity and reducing the toxicity of drug substances.
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- M S Iqbal
- Himont Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Limited, Lahore, Pakistan
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Sabir M, Shashikiran U, Kochar SK. Building related illnesses and indoor air pollution. J Assoc Physicians India 1999; 47:426-30. [PMID: 10778530] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Building related illnesses are a common problem in developed countries and are expected to increase rapidly in urban India. Although objective physical abnormalities are not generally found except in a few specific diseases like Legionnaires' disease, the symptoms can be uncomfortable and even disabling. In this review we initially introduce the concept of indoor air pollution and building related illnesses. Subsequently we review the sources of and exposure to the pollutants along with their health effects and the approach to a patient of suspected building related illness. We conclude by discussing the measures for the control of indoor air pollution.
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- M Sabir
- Dept of Medicine, SP Medical College, Bikaner
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Sabir M, Tinna VK, Rastogi A, Agarwal RP. Effect of enalapril therapy on ventilatory pulmonary function tests in hypertensive patients. J Assoc Physicians India 1998; 46:355-9. [PMID: 11273316] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Fifty newly diagnosed nonsmoker patients suffering from mild to moderate hypertension (diastolic BP 90 to 114 mmHg), randomly selected and not having respiratory or other systemic diseases which may affect pulmonary functions were subjected to thorough interrogation and clinical examination. Twenty five normal age and sex matched healthy volunteers served as control. All patients and controls were subjected to ventilatory pulmonary function tests (VPFT), done by computerized spirometer. Hypertensive patients were put on oral enalapril, doses were titrated and maintained on 2.5 to 10 mg once daily. Twenty percent of the total hypertensive patients reported mild to moderate dry cough and was more frequently observed among females (27%). Significant decline was observed in MEF 50% and MEF 25% of vital capacity values (p 0.0204 and 0.0001) after 10 days of enalapril therapy. These two VPFT parameters showed significantly higher decline among patients who developed cough as compared to patients who did not develop cough. Decline in VPFT parameters were directly related to doses of enalapril.
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- M Sabir
- Department of Medicine, Respiratory Section, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner-334 003
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Garg SK, Shah MA, Garg KM, Farooqui MM, Sabir M. Antilymphocytic and immunosuppressive effects of Lantana camara leaves in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 1997; 35:1315-8. [PMID: 9567767] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Once daily administration of Lantana camara leaves juice at different dose levels (60, 300, 600 and 1500 mg/kg/day) for 14 days in rats resulted in alterations in various haemato- and biochemical parameters. Significant increase in blood urea nitrogen was observed with the doses of 600 and 1500 mg while significant increase in the relative weights of adrenals was observed at all the four dose levels. Total proteins, globulins, absolute lymphocyte count and per cent lymphocyte count were significantly decreased with 60, 600 and 1500 mg doses while a significant hypoglycemic effect was observed with 1500 mg only. Rats treated with 1500 mg dose did not exhibit any increase in alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activities or the alterations in relative kidney and liver weights. In another set of experiment, once daily oral administration of 1500 mg/kg/day for 14 days significantly inhibited the granulomatous tissue formation in rats and this effect was comparable to that of cyclophosphamide (10 mg/kg/day).
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- S K Garg
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, C.S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Mathura, India
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Phadnis S, Garg SK, Shah MA, Sabir M. Histamine H2 receptor mediated relaxation of buffalo (Bubalus bubalus) ureter. Indian J Exp Biol 1995; 33:41-3. [PMID: 9135674] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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On the buffalo ureter, histamine did not elicit any direct effect. However, it caused concentration-dependent relaxation of the tissues precontracted by carbachol, phenylephrine, norepinephrine, KCI or BaCl2 and also inhibited the contractile effect of carbachol. Metiamide selectively antagonised the relaxation and inhibition of contractile response but mepyramine did not show this effect. Isoprenaline, dobutamine, salbutamol, verapamil and papaverine neither produced any direct effect nor relaxed the carbachol-contracted tissues; norepinephrine and epinephrine had contractile effects. Hence, the histamine-induced relaxation was mediated through the activation of H2 receptors and not through adrenergic mechanisms or blockade of Ca(2+)-channels or inhibition of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase.
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- S Phadnis
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, C.S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Mathura, India
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The role of alcohol as the precipitating factor in the induction of acute attacks of acute intermittent porphyria was studied in an Indian population. Thirty-four teetotal patients with acute intermittent porphyria, in remission, were given 60 ml of 30% ethanol. Except for two patients, all had negative Watson-Schwartz tests prior to the alcohol. Within 24 hours, the Watson-Schwartz test became positive in 16 of these 32 patients (50%). In 8 out of the 34 patients (23.5%) a clinical attack was precipitated, including both patients who had a positive Watson-Schwartz test prior to the alcohol. It was concluded that alcohol does precipitate an acute attack in a significant percentage of patients of Indian origin with acute intermittent porphyria. Patients already excreting porphobilinogen are at a greater risk of developing an acute attack on alcohol ingestion. This study is the first from India and probably first of its kind to be reported from any country.
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- H C Saksena
- Department of Medicine, S.P. Medical College, Rajasthan, India
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Sabir M, Lyttle D. Pathogenesis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Gait analysis and electrophysiologic, genetic, histopathologic, and enzyme studies in a kinship. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1984:223-35. [PMID: 6705352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Little has been written about the pathogenesis of pes cavus in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). In 12 of 22 patients in a family with known autosomal dominant CMT, a predictable pattern of progression was related to a centrifugal pattern of innervation of the extremity. The gait pattern had greater complexity than the steppage gait. Pelvic shift and elevation on the swing side were used to clear the "drop foot" from the floor. Lateral flexion of the trunk to the opposite direction was used for balance. Previous descriptions of the etiology of pes cavus did not apply to this family. The mode of development of pes cavus in CMT is not known and requires further investigation.
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Sabir M, Lyttle D. Pathogenesis of pes cavus in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1983:173-8. [PMID: 6839584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Of 22 persons from a single kinship of known Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, 12 were found to be affected. All 12 had a pes cavus deformity. The insidious atrophy of the intrinsic musculature of the foot progressed to a fixed soft tissue and bony cavus deformity.
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Saksena HC, Kochar DK, Sabir M, Purohit VP, Jain NC. Neurological complications following recent epidemic of conjunctivitis in India. J Assoc Physicians India 1982; 30:879-83. [PMID: 7184911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Akhter MH, Sabir M, Bhide NK. Possible mechanism of antidiarrhoeal effect of berberine. Indian J Med Res 1979; 70:233-41. [PMID: 521094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Patnaik GK, Sabir M, Dhawan BN. Central muscle relaxant activity of 4'-fluoro-3-(1-piperidyl) propiophenone (compound CN). Indian J Exp Biol 1979; 17:391-6. [PMID: 489069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Akhter MH, Sabir M, Srinivas RV, Mohapatra LN, Bhide NK. Cholera toxin and vibrio in the adult rat intestinal loop. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 1979; 23:68-76. [PMID: 489099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Patnaik GK, Sabir M, Dhawan BN. Pharmacology of 4'fluoro-3-(1-piperidyl) propiophenone (compound CN), a new centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant. Indian J Exp Biol 1979; 17:397-400. [PMID: 489070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Akhter MH, Sabir M, Bhide NK. Effects of orally fed cholera toxin in adult mice. Indian J Exp Biol 1979; 17:88-90. [PMID: 468322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Chandra S, Sambasivarao K, Raviprakash V, Lal J, Sabir M. Vascular permeability-increasing action of Cedrus deodara wood oil. Indian Vet J 1978; 55:963-5. [PMID: 751973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Raviprakash V, Sabir M. Pentobarbitone hypnosis during different stages of oestrous cycle & sexual maturity in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 1978; 16:1189-90. [PMID: 571407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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