Publications by authors named "F Tania"

Objective: Burn injuries are one of the leading causes of disability in the pediatric and adolescent population globally. Current practice in pediatric burn management uses opioid analgesics as acute pain management. Technology-assisted pain management, including the application of video games and virtual reality (VR), offers an attractive alternative that can be used to help alleviate pain and anxiety in pediatric and adolescent patients with burns.

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Background And Aims: The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of microalbuminuria and examine the association of microalbuminuria with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its component in a Bangladeshi adult cohort.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 175 subjects (84 males and 91 females; aged 19-59 years), recruited from the outdoor Department of Medicine and Endocrinology of a medical college hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Lipid profile and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were measured in serum and albumin and creatinine were determined in urine samples.

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is a local medicinal plant commonly known as chikrassy in Bangladesh, India, China, and other South Asian countries. The leaves, bark, and seeds are vastly used as herbal medicine for fever and diarrhea, and its leaves essential oils are used for antimicrobial purposes. In this study, we discuss the neuropsychiatric properties of leaves through several animal models, quantitative and qualitative phytochemical analysis, and computational approaches.

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Quality of life, according to Horquist is "the extent to which one's needs are satisfied, in the context of physical, psychological, social and environmental conditions" (I). Self-esteem is the basic element of a good quality of life. Health-related quality of life consists of a number of components; including family relationships, friendships, finances, physical and psychological status, adjustment to therapy and feeling of security during the treatment.

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