A5024651294- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Dental materials and restorations
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Morphological variations and asymmetry
- Nausea and vomiting management
- 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies
2022-2024
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
2024
Superior University
2022-2024
Ark Medical Center
2024
KIIT University
2024
University of Health Sciences Lahore
2020-2024
Harvey Mudd College
2023
Ziauddin University
2015-2022
Navodaya Dental College and Hospital
2022
People’s University
2016-2022
Food deserts (FD), neighborhoods defined as low-income areas with low access to healthy food, are a public health concern. We evaluated the impact of living in FD on cardiovascular risk factors and subclinical disease (CVD) hypothesis that people will have an unfavorable CVD profile. further assessed whether these measures is driven by area income, individual household or food.We studied 1421 subjects residing Atlanta metropolitan who participated META-Health study (Morehouse Emory Team up...
Rationale: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a clinical manifestation of extracoronary atherosclerosis. Despite sharing the same risk factors, only 20% to 30% patients with coronary artery (CAD) develop PAD. Decline in number bone marrow–derived circulating progenitor cells (PCs) thought contribute pathogenesis Whether specific changes PCs differentiate both PAD and CAD from those alone unknown. Objective: Determine whether differences exist counts without known Methods Results: 1497...
Abstract The World Health Organization recently defined hypertension and type 2 diabetes (T2D) as modifiable comorbidities leading to dementia Alzheimer’s disease. In the United States (US), T2D are health disparities, with higher prevalence seen for Black Hispanic minority groups compared majority White population. We hypothesized that elevated of risk factors in may be associated disparities. interrogated this hypothesis using a cross-sectional analysis participant data from All Us (AoU)...
IntroductionSoluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) strongly predicts outcomes and incident chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with cardiovascular (CVD). Whether the association between suPAR CKD is a reflection of its overall inflammation poor CVD unclear. We examined whether biomarkers, including high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), fibrin-degradation products (FDPs), heat-shock 70 (HSP-70), troponin I (hs-TnI) were associated decline function Emory...
Lifestyle modifications are first-line measures for cardiovascular disease prevention. Whether lifestyle intervention also preserves health is less clear. Our study examined the role of a Health Partner-administered on metrics ideal health.A total 711 university employees (48±11 years; 66% women, 72% Caucasian/22.5% African Americans) enrolled in program that promoted healthier lifestyles at Emory University (Atlanta, GA). Anthropometric, laboratory, and physical activity measurements were...
Purpose This study is an attempt to explore the determinants of entrepreneurial intentions in context family business background. There a dearth studies on relationship between and intentions. Three constructs social cognitive theory (SCT) have been applied as mediators: self-efficacy, subjective norms outcome expectations. Design/methodology/approach To measure intentions, data collected from postgraduate students three universities Pakistan. The questionnaire was distributed among...
This research aims to investigate the role of financial self-efficacy in mediating relationship between entrepreneurial education and venture capital intention, as well moderating influence government support on intention. The target population consists Lahore students from public private universities who have already studied entrepreneurship. Based 250 responses online survey findings show intention toward capital. Moreover, it also indicates moderated effect study will not only help...
During the past few decades, females had been making conscious decision to have antenatal checkup from skilled health care provider due improved education which played a vital role enhance their awareness regarding importance of this comprehensive service. The objective was find out perception child bearing age about during last pregnancy, living in suburban community Kot-Lakhodare Lahore.Females reproductive (15-49 years) were enrolled. Through structured questionnaire, using convenient...
Aim:The aim of the present study was to assess stain removal ability and color stability three distinct dentifrices on artificially stained enamel surface.Materials methods: This included 75 intact, healthy premolars free dental caries that were extracted during orthodontic therapy.The samples allowed dry for 6 hours after being submerged in prepared tea solution roughly 18 every day.Then this procedure repeated seven successive days.All randomly divided into experimental groups with 25 each...
Abstract Aims To determine the prevalence of inflammatory back pain (IBP) and radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) in a semi‐urban community Lahore, Pakistan. Methods This cross‐sectional household survey was designed as per Community Oriented Program for Control Rheumatic Diseases (COPCORD) model. In Phase 1, subjects were interviewed musculoskeletal (MSK) last 7 days by clinical assistants. 2, physiotherapists identified with spinal/back Assessment Spondyloarthritis International...
To determine the distribution and pattern of carious teeth involvement in permanent requiring endodontic treatment.Cross-sectional study.Dental Section The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from September 2004 to March 2005.Data was collected dental records patients. Tooth unit evaluation. Variables studied were demographics, tooth type, etiology treatment caries involvement. Data analyzed using chi-square test Fischer's exact test.The total number patients 190; involved 235. Females...
Introduction: Periodontitis is inflammation of periodontium. Periodontal disease associated with various risk factors among which female hormonal alterations such as menopause have been found to be connected periodontal breakdown and osteoporosis in women. The aim this study was determine the status pre- postmenopausal females. Materials Methods: In study, 60 patients were analyzed aged between 40 years. Group 1 (test) comprised 30 premenopausal women with/without chronic periodontitis II...
Abstract Objective The objective of this survey was to determine the burden musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, its association with sociodemographic factors and disability in semi‐urban community Nain‐Sukh, Lahore. Methods current article's data is taken from COPCORD conducted Nain‐Sukh. After formal IRB approval, collection done via interview by a trained team using validated Urdu translation core questionnaires. Participants both genders, >16 years, were enrolled through random walk quota...
Masticatory forces generate various degrees of stress and strain in the periodontium teeth which determine clinical functions load-bearing capacity teeth. There are few vitro studies that have analyzed generated due to combined acting on Thus, objective present study was do a comparative analysis influence stresses periodontal ligament alveolar bone maxillary central incisor with normal height reduced under simulated standard masticatory using finite element analysis.A 3D model tooth...
To assess methods of sterilization in dental practices Karachi and secondly to investigate monitoring Karachi, Pakistan.Cross-sectional, descriptive study.Dental colleges, hospitals private clinics Pakistan, from January March 2013.A total 251 questionnaires were obtained. Descriptive statistics computed differences between groups assessed through chi-square test using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.0. P-value < 0.05 was taken as statistically...
ABSTRACT Introduction Pulpotomy is the most common treatment to preserve vitality of cariously exposed molars. Various pulpotomy medicaments used should be antimicrobial, help in healing without damaging surrounding tissue, and not affect eruption permanent teeth. Thus, this study was conducted evaluate compare clinical radiographic outcomes formocresol (FC) sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) primary The aim randomized success rate FC 5% NaOCl as a medicament Materials methods Forty children aged 4...
Abstract Bone marrow-derived progenitor cells are mobilized into the peripheral blood after acute myocardial injury and in chronic ischemic heart disease. However, mechanisms responsible for this mobilization poorly understood. We examined relationship between plasma levels of bioactive lipids number circulating (CPCs) patients (N = 437) undergoing elective or emergent cardiac catheterization. Plasma sphingosine-1 phosphate (S1P) ceramide-1 (C1P) were quantified using mass spectrometry. CPCs...
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the role mitral regurgitation (MR) etiology and severity play in outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Background Multiple prior studies have investigated influence of MR on TAVR. Less has been published regarding effects outcomes, including its impact heart failure hospitalization. Methods Two hundred seventy TAVR at 2 hospitals were enrolled. Each patient had a baseline follow‐up (within 30 days TAVR) echocardiogram...
To identify factors (sociodemographic characteristic, behavioural factors, health care advice and physical measurements like weight, height, waist hip circumferences) associated with diabetes.This study was conducted in the Nain Sukh which is a peri-urban area near Lahore between January till August 2016. A sum of 1080 households both gender age 15-69 years were interviewed through structured questionnaire necessary taken. The data analysis done by using SPSS version 17. All recommended...
Transparency in disclosure and audit are among the major considerations that triggers stakeholders interest an organisation. The evaluation of firm's financial performance is a pre-requisite before investment, represented by its statements transparency accuracy these reporting helps building maintaining investors confidence on credibility organization. On one end, ensures security shareholders, creditors other meanwhile it also reflects industry's sustainability broader view. objective CSR...