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Prediction of sarcopenia using a battery of circulating biomarkers by Qaisar, Rizwan, Karim, Asima, Muhammad, Tahir, Shah, Islam, Khan, Javaidullah

“…Loss of muscle mass and strength with aging, termed sarcopenia is accelerated in several comorbidities including chronic heart failure (CHF) and chronic…”
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A comparison of international and national references to measure the prevalence of stunting in Pakistani school-age girls by Qaisar, Rizwan, Karim, Asima

“…Epidemiology of stunting in < 5 years old is well characterized; however, its prevalence in adolescence is inconsistent in different geographical locations. We…”
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Muscle unloading: A comparison between spaceflight and ground‐based models by Qaisar, Rizwan, Karim, Asima, Elmoselhi, Adel B.

“…Prolonged unloading of skeletal muscle, a common outcome of events such as spaceflight, bed rest and hindlimb unloading, can result in extensive metabolic,…”
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BMI status relative to international and national growth references among Pakistani school-age girls by Qaisar, Rizwan, Karim, Asima

“…Abstract Background A sizable proportion of school-going children from developing countries has abnormal growth parameters, often not standardized with…”
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Elevated plasma zonulin and CAF22 are correlated with sarcopenia and functional dependency at various stages of Alzheimer’s diseases by Karim, Asima, Iqbal, M. Shahid, Muhammad, Tahir, Ahmad, Firdos, Qaisar, Rizwan

“…Age-related muscle decline, termed sarcopenia, is closely linked to dementia; however, its causative factors in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are…”
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Anthropometric measurements of school-going-girls of the Punjab, Pakistan by Karim, Asima, Qaisar, Rizwan

“…Child's growth has been considered an important indicator to evaluate health trends in a population and to devise strategies accordingly. The purpose of the…”
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Elevated plasma CAF22 are incompletely restored six months after COVID-19 infection in older men by Karim, Asima, Muhammad, Tahir, Iqbal, M. Shahid, Qaisar, Rizwan

“…The long-term complications of COVID-19 appear as significant health problems. However, the long-term muscle decline in these patients is poorly characterized…”
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Circulating Biomarkers of Accelerated Sarcopenia in Respiratory Diseases by Qaisar, Rizwan, Karim, Asima, Muhammad, Tahir, Shah, Islam

“…Skeletal muscle dysfunction is a critical finding in many respiratory diseases. However, a definitive biomarker to assess muscle decline in respiratory…”
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Evaluation of Sarcopenia Using Biomarkers of the Neuromuscular Junction in Parkinson’s Disease by Karim, Asima, Iqbal, M. Shahid, Muhammad, Tahir, Qaisar, Rizwan

“…Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) present with an advanced form of age-related muscle loss or sarcopenia. However, the search for a biomarker to…”
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A multistrain probiotic reduces sarcopenia by modulating Wnt signaling biomarkers in patients with chronic heart failure by Karim, Asima, Muhammad, Tahir, Shah, Islam, Khan, Javaidullah, Qaisar, Rizwan

“…The muscle decline due to aging, called sarcopenia and functional compromise, are common occurrences in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Intestinal…”
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Plasma CAF22 Levels as a Useful Predictor of Muscle Health in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Qaisar, Rizwan, Karim, Asima, Muhammad, Tahir

“…Skeletal muscle dysfunction and reduced physical capacity are characteristic features of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the search for…”
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Circulating MicroRNAs as Biomarkers of Accelerated Sarcopenia in Chronic Heart Failure by Qaisar, Rizwan, Karim, Asima, Muhammad, Tahir, Shah, Islam, Khan, Javaidullah

“…BackgroundSarcopenia is a critical finding in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). However, the search for a definitive biomarker to predict muscle and…”
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Hindlimb unloading induces time-dependent disruption of testicular histology in mice by Karim, Asima, Qaisar, Rizwan, Azeem, Muhammad, Jose, Josemin, Ramachandran, Gopika, Ibrahim, Zeinab Mohamed, Elmoselhi, Adel, Ahmad, Firdos, Abdel-Rahman, Wael M., Ranade, Anu V.

“…Mechanical unloading of the body in the hindlimb unloaded (HU) mice induces pathology in multiple organs, but the effects on testes are poorly characterized…”
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Iron Overload Induces Oxidative Stress, Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in Chondrocytes by Karim, Asima, Bajbouj, Khuloud, Shafarin, Jasmin, Qaisar, Rizwan, Hall, Andrew C, Hamad, Mawieh

“…Clinical and experimental evidence point to the presence of considerable links between arthropathy, osteoarthritis (OA) in particular, and iron overload…”
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Signature molecular changes in the skeletal muscle of hindlimb unloaded mice by Azeem, Muhammad, Qaisar, Rizwan, Karim, Asima, Ranade, Anu, Elmoselhi, Adel

“…Hind-limb unloaded (HU) mouse is a well-recognized model of muscle atrophy; however, the molecular changes in the skeletal muscle during unloading are poorly…”
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The quality of life in Alzheimer’s disease is not associated with handgrip strength but with activities of daily living–a composite study from 28 European countries by Qaisar, Rizwan, Hussain, M Azhar, Karim, Asima, Ahmad, Firdos, Franzese, Fabio, Al-Masri, Abeer A, Alsaad, Saad M, Alkahtani, Shaea Ayed

“…Abstract Objectives The relationship between handgrip strength (HGS) and quality of life is inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to investigate the…”
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Knowledge among Followers of Various Religions in India by Karim, Asima, Qaisar, Rizwan, Khalid, Amna, Ahmad, Firdos, Hussain, M. Azhar

“…Abstract Introduction: Effective educational interventions to knowledge, attitude, and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency…”
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Time-related changes in the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among followers of various religions in India [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] by Khalid, Amna, Qaisar, Rizwan, Ahmad, Firdos, Hussain, M. Azhar, Karim, Asima

“…Background: The public knowledge levels about Human Immunodeficiency-Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) have been assessed in previous…”
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Time-related changes in the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among followers of various religions in India [version 2; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] by Khalid, Amna, Qaisar, Rizwan, Ahmad, Firdos, Hussain, M. Azhar, Karim, Asima

“…Background The public knowledge levels about Human Immunodeficiency-Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) have been assessed in previous studies;…”
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Circulating follicle stimulating hormone levels influence body growth in pre-menarcheal girls in a latitude-dependent manner by Khalid, Amna, Qaisar, Rizwan, Hussain, M. Azhar, Karim, Asima

“…Age at menarche is an essential determinant of reproductive life of a woman. Latitude is an important driver of age at menarche, however the contributions of…”
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