Mohamed Moustafa‐Farag, Amr Elkelish, Mohamed Dafea, Mumtaz Khan et al.
Melatonin (MT) is a pleiotropic molecule with diverse and numerous actions both in plants and animals. In plants, MT acts as an excellent promotor of tolerance against abiotic stress situations such as drought, cold, heat, salinity, and chemical pollutants. In all these situations, MT has a stimulat...
Mumtaza Mumu, Ayan Das, Talha Bin Emran, Saikat Mitra et al.
Fucoxanthin (FX) is a special carotenoid having an allenic bond in its structure. FX is extracted from a variety of algae and edible seaweeds. It has been proved to contain numerous health benefits and preventive effects against diseases like diabetes, obesity, liver cirrhosis, malignant cancer, etc...
Tabassum Mumtaz, M.R. Khan, Mohd Ali Hassan
An outdoor soil burial test was carried out to evaluate the degradation of commercially available LDPE carrier bags in natural soil for up to 2 years. Biodegradability of low density polyethylene films in soil was monitored using both optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). After 7-9 months ...
Atif A Hashmi, Samreen Naz, Muhammad Muzzammil Edhi, Naveen Faridi et al.
BACKGROUND: Ovarian neoplasms are a heterogeneous group of tumors including surface epithelial, germ cell and sex cord stromal tumors with a subset having low malignant potential (borderline tumors). While the surgical management plan differs in different categories of tumors, preoperative diagnosis...
Shazia Mumtaz, Atif A Hashmi, Sheema H Hasan, Muhammad Muzzammil Edhi et al.
INTRODUCTION: Current grading system in application by WHO/ISUP divides urothelial malignancies in low and high grade by morphologic criteria while strict segregation may become cumbersome in limited tissue specimens. As grading these carcinomas are of utmost prognostic significance after depth of i...
Fatma Nurhayat Saydam, Hakan Erdem, Handan Ankaralı, Manar Ezzelarab Ramadan et al.
BACKGROUND In this cross-sectional, international study, we aimed to analyze vector-borne and zoonotic infections (VBZI), which are significant global threats. METHOD VBZIs' data between May 20-28, 2018 was collected. The 24 Participatingcountries were classified as lower-middle, upper-middle, and h...
Shahid Adeel, Adnan Mumtaz, Rony Mia, Muhammad Aftab et al.
The use of natural colorants in modern dye factories is a potential green chemistry idea that should be widely promoted to minimize the dependency of wool dyeing on some hazardous and non-biodegradable synthetic colors. In this study, an effort was undertaken to see if Rheum emodi (rhubarb) extract ...
Rehab El-Sokkary, Hakan Erdem, Ravina Kullar, Abdullah Umut Pekok et al.
We explored the self-reported antibiotic stewardship (AS), and infection prevention and control (IPC) activities in intensive care units (ICUs) of different income settings. A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire to collect data about IPC and AS measures in participating...
Yakup Çağ, M. Emad Al Madadha, Handan Ankaralı, Yasemin Çağ et al.
INTRODUCTION: Although vaccines are the safest and most effective means to prevent and control infectious diseases, the increasing rate of vaccine hesitancy and refusal (VHR) has become a worldwide concern. We aimed to find opinions of parents on vaccinating their children and contribute to availabl...
İlker Devrim, Hakan Erdem, Amani El‐Kholy, Abdullah Almohaizeie et al.
BACKGROUND Because central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a significant complication of central venous access, it is critical to prevent CLABSIs through the use of central line bundles. The purpose of this study was to take a snapshot of central venous access bundles in various...
Atif A Hashmi, ZubaidaFida Hussain, Muhammad Muzzammil Edhi, Shazia Mumtaz et al.
BACKGROUND: Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome encompasses diverse histogenetic patterns and depicts socioeconomic and demographic differences attributable to genetic profile, environmental factors and prevalence of infectious diseases. A lack of renal registry in our country necessitates a need to docum...
Faheem Aslam, Tahir Mumtaz Awan, Ruqia Khan, Maira Aslam et al.
INTRODUCTION: The global COVID-19 pandemic originated from the Chinese city of Wuhan and gradually reached every end of the world. It has adversely affected economies of developed as well as underdeveloped countries, the subcontinent has been hit badly by the negative consequences of deadliest coron...
Mohammad Anisur Rahaman, Md Shahidul Islam, Abdullah Abusayed Khan, Bibhuti Sarker et al.
This study comprehends how non-pharmaceutical approaches such as “quarantine,” “social distancing,” and “lockdown” help to impede the extent of the severe COVID-19 pandemic. The abrupt, surfacing, and evolving circumstance of this infection was thought to be defended, imperative, and implemented thr...
Hamdah Bashir Mughal, Ayesha Isani Majeed, Maria Aftab, Muhammad Furqan Ubaid et al.
BACKGROUND: Acute heart failure (AHF) is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases. Early diagnosis and prognosis are essential, as they can eventually lead to a fatal condition. Recently, brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) has been recognized as one of the most popular biomarkers for AHF. Changes...
Nasreen Begum, Mumtaz Rahman, Md. Mahbubar Rahman, Shafia Khatun Nayan et al.
Background : Antenatal care, the care that a woman receives during pregnancy, helps to ensure healthy outcomes for mother and newborns. Utilization of antenatal care services is the basic component of maternal care on which the life of mothers and babies depend.Objectives : To find out the utilizati...
Saira Lateef, Nimrah Komal, Mamoona Ghaffar, Kiran Zulfiqar et al.
Qualitative data from a survey of married women living in urban areas of Rawalpindi are presented here in an effort to better understand their views on contraceptive techniques and the factors that impact their use. A purposeful selection strategy was used to choose participants, and only married wo...
Tauseef Ahmad, Muhammad Ayub Jadoon, Muhammad Mumtaz Khan, Haroon Haroon et al.
BACKGROUND: Globally, tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of death from a single infectious disease. TB treatment outcome is an important indicator for the effectiveness of a national TB control program. This study aimed to assess treatment outcomes of TB patients and its determinants in Bat...
Tabassum Mumtaz, Kh.M. Mannan, M.R. Khan
Abstract Commercial formulations of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films were subjected to an outdoor soil burial test to investigate the environmental degradation under natural conditions. Samples periodically retrieved from soil were examined for changes in physical character, tensile properties,...
Rana Mokarram Hossain, M Masud Iqbal, Zeenat Farzana Rahman, Rosy Sultana et al.
Background: Hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is common among patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). This study was undertaken to observe prevalence of hepatitis B and C infection in hemodialysis patients, their family members and dialysis staffs.Methods: In this cross-sec...
Asim Ali Khan, Naseem Akhtar, Naheed Parveen, Pradeep Kumar et al.
Objectives: The study aimed to establish the effectiveness of Unani add-on regimen by comparing theduration required for change in disease status from COVID-19 positive asymptomatic / mildto moderate symptomatic patients to asymptomatic negative. Methods: This single-centric, randomized, twin arm, c...