Publications by authors named "M Naja"
The pristine Himalayas are sensitive to pollutants from different source regions, including its foothills that have adverse effects on air quality and climate. Despite this, there are no observations of aromatic hydrocarbons in the central Himalayas. Thus, online observations of aromatics (C-C, defined here as BTEX) were conducted for the first time at the mountain site (Nainital, 1958 m) in the central Himalayas during January 2017-December 2022 period.
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- The study examined the natural progression of exergaming (video games that also involve physical activity) among 592 young adults over 12-13 years, tracking their participation at four time points.
- It identified that only a small percentage of participants (3%) maintained consistent exergaming from the beginning to the end of the study, with most engaging in light to moderate-intensity activities.
- Factors such as external pressure to exercise and changes in social circles were linked to lower chances of sustained exergaming, highlighting the need for strategies to encourage long-term engagement in this activity.
Background: Young adults face unique vulnerabilities during major life disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic contributed to increases in mental health challenges and substance use among young adults. This study explores the experiences of young adults who increased their cannabis use during the pandemic.
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- - The COVID-19 pandemic allowed researchers to examine how lockdowns affected air quality in the Asian Monsoon region, finding significant decreases in air pollutants like particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide during strict lockdowns.
- - Satellite data showed a notable reduction in nitrogen dioxide across major cities, alongside reductions in other pollutants, while surface ozone levels increased due to changes in chemical reactions from lower nitrogen oxides.
- - Some Asian countries showed positive economic growth during the pandemic despite lockdowns, indicating a possible link between reduced industrial activity and improved air quality, suggesting that emission reductions from traffic can enhance air quality in the region.
Bartter syndrome in a female infant: A rare case report from Syria.
SAGE Open Med Case Rep
February 2024
Antenatal Bartter syndrome is a rare condition that affects approximately 1.2 individuals per million. It is caused by renal tubular dysfunction that impairs the reabsorption of sodium and chloride.
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