Publications by authors named "Aya Hamid"
Clinical diagnostics and biological research are advanced by magnetic theranostic, which uses macromolecule-based magnetic theranostic agents for targeted therapy and diagnostic imaging. Within this review, the interaction of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with biological macromolecules will be covered. The exciting potential of macromolecule-based magnetic theranostic agents to be used as a tool in drug delivery, photothermally therapy (PTT), gene therapy, hyperthermia therapy and photodynamic therapy (PDT) will be discussed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSleep-Related Disorders in Parkinson's Disease: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Approaches.
CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets
February 2025
Background: Parkinson's Disease (PD) is frequently associated with a spectrum of sleep-related disorders, including insomnia, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS), REM sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD), Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), and Sleep-related Breathing Disorders (SBDs). These disorders significantly impact PD patients' Quality of Life (QoL) and present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Methods: This review has explored the intricate relationship between PD and sleep-related disorders, emphasizing their distinctive features and underlying neurobiological mechanisms.
Objectives: To demonstrate the burden of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in Syria and its associated variables.
Design: This is a cross-sectional study that used online questionnaires that included demographics, smoking, war-related questions and reflux symptom index (RSI).
Setting: This research was conducted online across Syria and included the general population.
Article Synopsis
- Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a widespread issue, particularly in the Middle East, severely impacting quality of life and often overlooked in developing countries due to limited resources.
- A study conducted via an online survey with 968 participants found a 47.9% prevalence of AR, particularly associated with male gender, employment, chronic medical conditions like other allergies and asthma, and exposure to war-related stress.
- The findings suggest a significant community burden of AR, highlighting the need for further research to understand and address this issue, especially given the potential psychological and environmental factors involved.