Publications by authors named "Amal Alamin"

Anxiety medications, muscle relaxants, and sleeping pills have the potential to cause complications, side effects, and withdrawal symptoms if not prescribed and managed appropriately. Tizanidine, a short-acting muscle relaxant, acts on central alpha-2-adrenergic receptors to reduce spasticity. However, abrupt withdrawal of tizanidine can lead to symptoms such as hypertension, reflex tachycardia, hypertonicity, and anxiety as a result of high adrenergic activity.

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent cardiac dysrhythmia, particularly affecting older adults, with its prevalence rising due to the aging population. AF is linked to several adverse outcomes, including embolic stroke, heart failure, and cancer. The association between AF and cancer is intricate and not yet fully understood.

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