- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- HIV Research and Treatment
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Chromium effects and bioremediation
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
- Satellite Communication Systems
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Advanced Wireless Communication Technologies
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
University of Glasgow
2024-2025
Rice University
2025
Shalamar Hospital
2024
East Cheshire NHS Trust
2023-2024
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
2023-2024
Royal Adelaide Hospital
2024
The University of Adelaide
2024
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
2024
Imperial College London
2008-2023
University of Lahore
2020-2023
Accurate antibody tests are essential to monitor the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Lateral flow immunoassays (LFIAs) can deliver testing at scale. However, reported performance varies, and sensitivity analyses have generally been conducted on serum from hospitalised patients. For use in community testing, evaluation of finger-prick self-tests, non-hospitalised individuals, is required.Sensitivity analysis was 276 participants. All had tested positive for by reverse transcription PCR were ≥21 days...
The 2012-13 influenza season had an unusually early and severe start in the US, succeeding record mild 2011-12 season, which occurred during fourth warmest winter on record. Our analysis of climate past US epidemic seasons between 1997-98 to present indicates that warm winters tend be followed by epidemics with onset, these patterns are seen for both A B. We posit fewer people infected winters, thereby leaving unnaturally large fraction susceptible individuals population going into next can...
Kidney transplantation (KT) is the optimal treatment for kidney failure and associated with better quality of life survival relative to dialysis. However, knowledge current capacity countries deliver KT limited. This study reports on findings from 2018 International Society Nephrology Global Health Atlas survey, specifically addressing availability, accessibility, across regions.Data were collected published online sources, a survey was administered key stakeholders. All country-level data...
Abstract Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) are envisioned to transform the propagation space into a smart radio environment (SRE) realize diverse applications of sixth‐generation (6G) wireless communication. By smartly tuning massive number elements via controller, an RIS can passively phase‐shift electromagnetic (EM) waves enhance system performance. The absence radio‐frequency (RF) chains makes energy‐efficient and cost‐effective solution for future networks. In this paper,...
AimsThe molecular mechanisms that regulate cardiomyocyte apoptosis and their role in human heart failure (HF) are uncertain. Expression of the regulator p53 is governed by minute double 2 (MDM2), an E3 enzyme targets for ubiquitination proteasomal processing, deubiquitinating enzyme, herpesvirus-associated ubiquitin-specific protease (HAUSP), which rescues removing ubiquitin chains from it. Here, we examined whether elevated expression was associated with dysregulation ubiquitin-proteasome...
Introduction An effective workforce is essential for optimal care of all forms chronic diseases. The objective this study was to assess capacity kidney failure (KF) across world countries and regions. Methods Data were collected from published online sources a survey administered key stakeholders. All country-level data analysed by International Society Nephrology region World Bank income classification. Results general healthcare varies level: high-income have more workers per 10 000...
Abstract It is currently unknown how post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) may affect those infected with severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This longitudinal study includes healthcare staff who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 between March and April 2020, follow-up of their antibody titers symptoms. More than half (21 38) had PCS after 7–8 months. There was no statistically significant difference initial reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction or serial levels did not...
Salmonella Typhi is a Gram-negative pathogen that causes typhoid fever in humans. The use of antibiotics to treat has considerably mitigated its fatality risk, but rising multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) resistance Pakistan threatens effective treatment. This study determined the prevalence MDR XDR S. at local hospital Lahore. Blood samples (n = 3000) were obtained processed for bacterial identification. Antibiotic susceptibility test was performed using VITEK®...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, world turned its attention to healthcare professionals: everyone's lifeline. Yet, in doing so, patterns of overwork and exhaustion those professionals were fortified, resulting some highest burnout rates field has ever seen. The picture becomes increasingly complex as most work teams, resilient individuals do not necessarily make teams. As many are taught keep going – no matter what obstacles resilience ensues, but at cost? This discussion article argues that...
Abstract Objective To determine whether Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group (CMSG) systematic reviews and corresponding primary studies of rheumatoid arthritis interventions report analyze the data needed to assess effectiveness in reducing socioeconomic differences health and/or improving poor. Methods We selected all CMSG on published since issue 1, 2003. Fourteen were identified; 147 156 included these obtained assessed. extracted dimensions place residence, race/ethnicity/culture, occupation,...
Background: This paper describes the process, impact and outcomes of an innovative health policy project entitled Gym for Free in Birmingham, UK. Objectives: To explore short-term effectiveness pilot scheme relation to access, utilisation, perceived benefits sustainability. Design: Cross-sectional study using survey focus group interviews. Setting: Community-based physical activity intervention programme. Methods: Data were collected a validated questionnaire ( n = 257) interviews 9)....
Abstract Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has led to dramatic improvements in survival for people living with HIV, but is unable cure infection, or induce viral control off therapy. Designing intervention trials novel agents the potential confer a period of HIV remission without ART remains key scientific and community goal. We detail rationale, design, outcomes randomised, placebo-controlled trial two HIV-specific long-acting broadly neutralising antibodies (bNAbs): 3BNC117-LS...
The contamination of heavy metals is a cause environmental concern across the globe, as their increasing levels can pose significant risk to our natural ecosystems and public health. present study was aimed evaluate ability copper (Cu)-resistant bacterium, characterized Bacillus altitudinis MT422188, remove Cu from contaminated industrial wastewater. Optimum growth observed at 37°C, pH 7, 1 mm phosphate, respectively. Effective concentration 50 (EC50), minimum inhibitory (MIC), cross-heavy...