Publications by authors named "Fahima Aktar"

Introduction: The liver, the most important metabolic organ of the body, performs a wide variety of vital functions. Hepatic cell injury occurs by the activation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that are generated by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), xenobiotics, and other toxic substances through cytochrome P450-dependent steps resulting from the covalent bond formation with lipoproteins and nucleic acids. Observing the urgent state of hepatotoxic patients worldwide, different medicinal plants and their properties can be explored to combat such free radical damage to the liver.

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Though mass vaccination programs helped to reduce the severity of the ongoing pandemic, various unwanted effects were reported in Turkey and Bangladesh after taking vaccines. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the adverse effects of several vaccines in Turkey and Bangladesh and how the population of both countries prioritizes the continuation of vaccination compared to the side effects. An online survey with a pretest was conducted to gather data over the research period from July 10, 2021 to December 10, 2021.

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Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most notable health dilemmas. Analyzing plants for new antidiabetic remedies has become an impressive territory for life science researchers. has long been used to treat diabetes.

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Herbal remedies have been used in many cultures for decades to treat illnesses. These medicinal plants have been found to contain various phytochemical compounds that can help to cure mild to severe illnesses. The inadequacies of conventional medicines and their unusual side effects sparked a determined search for alternative natural therapeutic agents.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study assessed short-term adverse events following the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine (Covishield) in Bangladesh, as it was the first vaccine introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • - An online questionnaire collected responses from 626 participants who had received at least one vaccine dose, finding that 50.88% reported side effects, primarily swelling at the injection site and fever.
  • - The findings align with clinical trial reports, suggesting the vaccine is safe, but further investigation is necessary to evaluate its effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infections and hospitalization post-infection.
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