Publications by authors named "M Taaha Syed"

The quality of research across psychology needs improvement. Ample evidence has indicated that publication bias, specifically making publication decisions based on a study's results, has led to a distorted literature (e.g.

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Severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) can lead to significant enlargement of the right atrium (RA) and poses unique clinical challenges. We report this case of a 17-year-old boy previously misdiagnosed with Ebstein anomaly who presented with dyspnea and palpitations. Initial examination revealed irregular heart rhythm, distended neck veins, and a significant murmur.

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Cyclophosphamide (CP), an anti-cancer drug, causes oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis and fibrosis in liver. Verbenone (VRB), a bicyclic monoterpene ketone, having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties, was selected to investigate its efficiency in reversing CP-induced hepatotoxicity. We hypothesized that VRB having good antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties, might neutralize the CP-induced toxicity and offer liver protection.

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Malaria is a potentially life-threatening parasitic disease caused by a protozoal infection via Plasmodium species, transmitted by a carrier female Anopheles mosquito. Cerebral malaria is typically caused by Plasmodium falciparum and is known as a fatal neurological complication of malaria. This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed due to limited research on the comparison of artemether and quinine for the treatment of cerebral malaria in children.

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