Publications by authors named "Bushra Zahoor"
Background: Recent studies have focused on treating cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) with corticosteroids primarily mitigating symptoms and reducing the risk of mortality and other cardiovascular complications. A promising new treatment approach involves tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha inhibitors.
Methodology: A systematic search was conducted on PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Elsevier's Science Direct databases to identify studies comparing TNF alpha inhibitors with other drugs in CS patients who had heart failure.
New onset gender dysphoria in bipolar affective disorder - A case series.
Ind Psychiatry J
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Gender confusion in manic episodes is rarely discussed in literature, but it can significantly affect diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
- The case series highlights three individuals with bipolar disorder experiencing manic episodes characterized by hypersexuality and gender identity changes, all of which improved with appropriate psychiatric treatment.
- The authors emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment of underlying psychiatric conditions to address gender dysphoria effectively rather than dismissing it as a mere symptom.
Caesalpinia bonduc has been used in herbal medicines for the treatment of a wide range of diseases from decades. The present study has explored the remedial potential and underlying mechanism of polyphenol extract of Caesalpinia bonduc in alloxanized diabetic rats. HPLC/MS analysis confirmed the presence of phenolics in considerable concentrations in Caesalpinia bonduc extract.
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