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Jan 16, 2025 | 
nature.com | Farwa Ali |Michelle M. Mielke |Clifford R. Jack |David S. Knopman |Prashanthi Vemuri |Ronald Petersen | +1 more
AbstractDeclining gait performance is seen in aging individuals, due to neural and systemic factors. Plasma biomarkers provide an accessible way to assess evolving brain changes; non-specific neurodegeneration (NfL, GFAP) or evolving Alzheimer’s disease (Aβ 42/40 ratio, P-Tau181). In a population-based cohort of older adults, we evaluate the hypothesis that plasma biomarkers of neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s Disease pathology are associated with worse gait performance.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
unionleader.com | Farwa Ali
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: To understand someone, they say you must “walk a mile in their shoes.” I’ve also heard that our walks can say more about us than we think. Can you really diagnose someone with a disease by the way they walk? ANSWER: A person’s manner of walking or gait is a complex function.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Farwa Ali
Can disease be detected by the way you walk? Mayo Clinic Q&A October 10, 2024 By Farwa Ali, M.B.B.S., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchA person’s manner of walking or gait is a complex function. (Dreamstime/TCA)DEAR MAYO CLINIC: To understand someone, they say you must “walk a mile in their shoes.” I’ve also heard that our walks can say more about us than we think. Can you really diagnose someone with a disease by the way they walk?
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Sep 18, 2023 | 
n.neurology.org | Farwa Ali |Hugo Botha
Several neurodegenerative diseases affect the midbrain dopaminergic system. A key component of disease pathogenesis is dysfunction of presynaptic dopamine neurotransmission by the dopamine transporter (DAT).
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Aug 29, 2023 | 
samaaenglish.tv | Farwa Ali
The Sindh government on Monday announced a public holiday on September 1 (Friday) to observe the Urs of saint Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. According to a notification issued by the provincial caretaker government, all offices, educational institutions, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils falling under the Sindh government, except essential services, will remain closed on Friday.
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Jul 20, 2023 | 
samaaenglish.tv | Farwa Ali |ALi RaZa |Ali Raza
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather warning for heavy rainfall across the country, with particular focus on Karachi and other parts of Sindh. The fresh monsoon rain spell is bringing in intermittent rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. The recent entry of monsoon winds into eastern Sindh has been attributed to a new weather system, signaling a potential downpour that may cause flooding and damage to vulnerable properties.
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Jul 19, 2023 | 
samaaenglish.tv | Farwa Ali
The wait is not over yet, but relief is on the horizon for Karachiites, as a new weather system is set to enter Sindh today (Wednesday), bringing showers likely from tomorrow (Thursday). According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the monsoon rains system is forecasted to enter Sindh starting this evening. As a result, rainfall is expected in various cities of Sindh, including Karachi.
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Jul 12, 2023 | 
samaaenglish.tv | Farwa Ali
With the scorching heat and persistent humidity tormenting Karachi for the past few days, citizens are eagerly awaiting the arrival of much-needed rain. In a positive turn of events, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted an improvement in weather conditions within the next two to three days. On Wednesday, the Met Office issued a fresh alert stating that rainfall is likely to hit Karachi after July 20, bringing relief to the parched city.
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Jul 11, 2023 | 
samaaenglish.tv | Farwa Ali
The Meteorological Department Climate Data Processing Center has forecasted that moon of first Muharram would be marked on July 19— Wednesday. “There is a strong possibility that Muharram moon will be sighted on 18 July 29th Zhil Hajj,” the weather office predicted. According to the Climate Data Processing Center, Ashura is likely to happen on—July 28 Friday.
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Jul 2, 2023 | 
samaaenglish.tv | Farwa Ali
Karachi residents should brace themselves for hot and humid weather as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted no chance of rain in the city. According to the Met Office, the current weather conditions indicate no likelihood of heavy showers, although there may be occasional drizzles in some parts of the city during the evening or night. The absence of rain is expected to prolong the prevailing hot and humid conditions in Karachi.
