Publications by authors named "A S Niazi"

Objectives: Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that the sumac plant possesses astringent and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce menstrual bleeding. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect of sumac capsules on postpartum bleeding among women at risk of excessive bleeding.

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Background: Lithium (Li) is widely used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, but it may lead to toxicity in the reproductive system. Considering the harmful effect of Li consumption on fertility and the positive effect of magnesium sulfate (MgSo) and moderate-intensity training (MIT) on improving the quality of men's sperm, the current research was conducted to determine the impact of MIT and MgSo on infertility caused by Li.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-two male rats were divided into 12 groups, control, Li10 mg/kg/day/ip, MgSo 80 mg/kg/day/ip; MIT; Li40 mg/kg/day/ip; Li10+MgSo; Li10+MIT; Li10+MgSo+MIT; Li40+MgSo; Li40+MIT; Li40+MgSo+MIT.

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The apical extracellular matrix (aECM), organized by polarized epithelial cells, exhibits complex structures. The tectorial membrane (TM), an aECM in the cochlea mediating auditory transduction, exhibits highly ordered domain-specific architecture. α-Tectorin (TECTA), a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored ECM protein, is essential for TM organization.

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Currently, there is a growing preference for eco-friendly bioinsecticides over chemical insecticides due to their safety. Plant extracts have emerged as a promising solution for this purpose. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the insecticidal effectiveness of extract against two key pests of rose aphid () and pistachio psylla ().

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Background: There is a lack of evidence on effective treatments for depression in people with T2DM, particularly in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). This study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted Behavioural Activation (BA) intervention (DiaDeM) for people with depression and T2DM in two South Asian LMICs.

Methods: A multicountry, individually randomised-controlled feasibility trial was conducted from March 2022 to November 2022.

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