Publications by authors named "S Sakhi"
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- Large-scale screening for SARS-CoV-2 is crucial for controlling outbreaks, but new variants like Delta and Omicron may affect the reliability of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs).
- A study compared clinical and virological data from Delta and Omicron infections and found that the sensitivity of RDTs was significantly lower for Omicron (53.8%) compared to Delta (74.7%).
- The research revealed that higher viral loads (VL) were present in Delta cases, which correlated with better test performance, suggesting that RDT sensitivity varies based on the variant, and repeated testing may be necessary if Omicron is suspected.
Background: Since the beginning of civilization, medicinal plants have been used in human healthcare systems. Studies have been conducted worldwide to evaluate their efficacy, and some of the results have triggered the development of plant-based medications. Rural women in Pakistan frequently experience gynaecological disorders due to malnutrition and heavy physical work during pregnancy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlant resources have always been valuable in human life, and many plant species are used in medicine, food, and ritual, and resource utilization is closely related to cultural diversity. Our study was conducted from June 2019 to April 2021, during which we aimed to document the local knowledge of plant resources of five ethnic groups, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDomestic animals play a vital role in the development of human civilization. Plants are utilized as remedies for a variety of domestic animals, in addition to humans. The tribes of North Waziristan are extremely familiar with the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants as ethnoveterinary medicines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aims at reporting the indigenous knowledge of the medicinal flora from the inhabitants of surroundings of the World's largest artificial planted forest "Changa Manga", Pakistan. Data were collected by direct interviews and group meetings from 81 inhabitants including 32 local healers having information regarding the use of indigenous medicinal plants over a period of one year. Different statistical tools were applied to analyze the data including Frequency citation (FC), Relative frequency citation (RFC), Use Value, Factor of informants consensus and fidelity level.
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