Publications by authors named "Nazia Asad"
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- Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) affects a significant number of men, with 30% experiencing it by age 30 and 50% by age 50.
- A study compared the effectiveness of a combination treatment of topical finasteride 0.25% and minoxidil 5% versus minoxidil 5% alone, involving 164 male participants aged 30-60 with AGA.
- Results showed that 86.7% of the combination treatment group experienced hair regrowth, compared to 69.1% in the minoxidil-only group, indicating the combination therapy is more effective for treating AGA.
Background and objective Exposure to sunlight's ultraviolet (UV) radiation poses various health risks, including sunburn, skin damage, and heightened skin cancer risk. Sunblock usage has surged due to widespread advertising campaigns. Individuals spending time outdoors should employ protective measures like wearing hats, applying sunblock with a high sun protection factor (SPF), covering exposed skin, and seeking shade to mitigate UV exposure's harmful effects.
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- Facebook was launched in 2004 and has over 1 billion active users, with a study focusing on its impact on the social life and behavior of medical students conducted at Dow University from January to November 2012.
- The study involved 1,050 MBBS students to assess their Facebook usage, resulting in 1,000 usable responses, indicating a 95% response rate, and revealed that many students used Facebook daily for 3-4 hours.
- Results showed that while many students felt equally active online and offline, a significant portion reported negative impacts on their social life and experienced mood swings, highlighting potential compromises in their health and social engagement.