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8. Assessment of genetic diversity and volatile content of commercially grown banana (Musa spp.) cultivars

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Vidya R. Hinge, Irfan M. Shaikh, Rahul L. Chavhan, Abhijit S. Deshmukh, Rahul Mahadev Shelake, Sandip A. Ghuge, Amol M. Dethe, Penna Suprasanna, and Ulhas Sopanrao Kadam

Subjects
Plant Breeding, Volatile Organic Compounds, Multidisciplinary, Genetic Variation, Musa, Biomarkers, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique
Abstract

Banana is an important fruit crop in the tropics and subtropics; however, limited information on biomarkers and signature volatiles is available for selecting commercial cultivars. Clonal fidelity is a major contributor to banana yield and aroma; however, there are no useful biomarkers available to validate clonal fidelity. In this study, we performed the molecular profiling of 20 banana cultivars consisting of diploid (AA or AB) and triploid (AAA or AAB or ABB) genomic groups. We screened 200 molecular markers, of which 34 markers (11 RAPD, 11 ISSR, and 12 SSR) yielded unequivocally scorable biomarker profiles. About 75, 69, and 24 allelic loci per marker were detected for RAPD, ISSR, and SSR markers, respectively. The statistical analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) exhibited a high genetic difference of 77% with a significant FST value of 0.23 (p

Published
2022

12. Torn Between Caution and Compassion: a Dilemma for Clinicians from Black and Minority Ethnic Groups During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Irfan M Ahmed, Nisa Shah, and Tahir Nazir

Subjects
medicine.medical_specialty, Health (social science), Sociology and Political Science, Health Personnel, media_common.quotation_subject, Ethnic group, Black People, Compassion, Ethnic origin, Criminology, Health(social science), Conflict, Psychological, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Health care, Pandemic, Ethnicity, medicine, Humans, 030212 general & internal medicine, Duty, Minority Groups, media_common, 030505 public health, business.industry, Health Policy, Public health, Ethnic minorities, Role modelling, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, COVID-19, Health Status Disparities, Dilemma, Anthropology, Perspective Article, Empathy, 0305 other medical science, business, Psychology, COVID 19
Abstract

The wide disparity in coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-related death rates based upon the ethnic origin is well established by now. The higher incidence of COVID-19 deaths amongst the healthcare staff belonging to black and minority ethnic (BAME) communities living in the United Kingdom has generated a great deal of concern and anxiety in clinicians. Public Health England (PHE) has outlined mitigation strategies after immense pressure from professional organisations and influential clinical leaders. Although seemingly well thought through, these measures fall short of addressing the professional, moral and emotional dilemma faced by the BAME clinicians who feel that they are being expected to choose between their duty towards their patients and the profession, and their responsibility to look after their own health.

Published
2021

46. The Role of Screening for Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Competitive Athletes: A Critical Review

Author

Kimberly G. Harmon and Irfan M. Asif

Subjects
medicine.medical_specialty, medicine.diagnostic_test, biology, business.industry, Athletes, Rehabilitation, Medicine (miscellaneous), Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Competitive athletes, Physical examination, Physician education, biology.organism_classification, medicine.disease, Occupational safety and health, Sudden cardiac death, Physical therapy, medicine, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Cardiac disorders, Intensive care medicine, business, Cause of death
Abstract

The purpose of this review is to examine the evidence surrounding the recommendations for cardiovascular screening in young competitive athletes. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading medical cause of death in athletes. There is widespread agreement that the primary purpose of the pre-participation cardiovascular screening examination is to identify athletes with conditions that predispose them to SCD. This can help inform the athlete of risks associated with exercise, define which athletes should pursue medical management for their condition, determine eligibility for competition, and delineate first-degree relatives who may need additional cardiac testing. Current cardiovascular screening with a traditional history and physical examination does not detect the majority of athletes at risk and provides false reassurance for those with silent underlying cardiovascular conditions. The addition of an electrocardiogram (ECG) enhances disease detection capabilities and modern athlete-specific ECG interpretation standards provide low false positive rates and improved cost efficiency. Future efforts should focus on physician education of ECG interpretation criteria, the development of an infrastructure to optimize cardiovascular screening, and providing evidence-based management strategies for athletes diagnosed with cardiac disorders. The goal of pre-participation screening is to identify athletes at risk for SCD. Advanced cardiovascular screening protocols have the potential to improve the health and safety of sport and should be considered in young competitive athletes, especially those deemed high risk.

Published
2015

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