Publications by authors named "Asma Abid"
Peptic ulcer disease remains a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder worldwide. Current treatments often have limitations, sparking interest in alternative therapies from medicinal plants. This review examines the gastroprotective potential of 54 North African medicinal plants against peptic ulcers.
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- Atractylis aristata, a plant endemic to the Ahaggar region in Algeria, is traditionally used to treat inflammation, fever, and stomach issues.
- The study aimed to identify the bioactive and phytochemical components of Atractylis aristata and analyze its various properties, including antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, acute toxicity, and sedative effects.
- The results indicated that Atractylis aristata exhibited significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, with no acute toxicity observed at tested doses.
Introduction: The interaction between physicians and pharmaceutical industry highlighted many issues lately concerning their influence on physician's attitude and their prescribing behavior.
Aim: To evaluate the attitudes of Tunisian ophthalmologist towards pharmaceutical promotion.
Methods: Data was collected through an auto-administered anonymous questionnaire elaborated in French that was distributed to 160 ophthalmologists (residents and specialists) working in hospitals or private practices in four Tunisian governorates (Tunis, Sousse, Monastir and Sfax).