Publications by authors named "Faiza Nasir"

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) presents a formidable global health challenge, with conventional treatments often accompanied by limitations and adverse effects. Moreover, accessibility and affordability of conventional treatments remain barriers for many individuals, particularly in low-resource settings. Hence, there is a compelling need to explore alternative therapeutic modalities, such as Unani medicine, which offer the potential for effective management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) while potentially mitigating these drawbacks.

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Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a global health crisis, affecting a quarter of the world's population, and is anticipated to become a leading cause of liver transplantation and hepatocellular carcinoma by 2030. Conventional pharmacotherapy for NAFLD remains imperfect. In this context, Unani medicine offers a promising alternative for managing NAFLD.

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Background: Diabetes, especially Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), poses a significant global health challenge. Complementary and alternative medicine, such as Unani Medicine, has gained popularity for managing T2DM.

Objective: This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Unani medications in T2DM management.

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Background: The global burden of metabolic disorders is increasing at an alarming rate. These disorders have a huge impact in terms of human suffering and economic implications. There is an urgent need for effective strategies, including the use of traditional systems of medicine, to reduce the burden of these diseases.

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Background: Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are one of the most common illnesses in humans. Unani medications are widely used for this indication and are considered effective in alleviating the symptoms.

Objective: This article aims to document the Unani medications used for URTIs under a single heading and to provide evidence of their efficacy.

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