Publications by authors named "Sadia Shafiq"
Introduction: Globally, 80% of the burdenof major depressive disorder (MDD) pertains to low- and middle-income countries. Research into genetic and environmental risk factors has the potential to uncover disease mechanisms that may contribute to better diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, yet has so far been largely limited to participants with European ancestry from high-income countries. The DIVERGE study was established to help overcome this gap and investigate genetic and environmental risk factors for MDD in Pakistan.
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- A series of blends consisting of chitosan, poly(vinyl alcohol), and guar gum (CS/PVA/GG) were created using various combinations of chitosan and guar gum while keeping poly(vinyl alcohol) constant.
- The blends were characterized using techniques like scanning electron microscopy, Fourier Transform Infra-red, and X-ray powder diffraction, which revealed significant details about their morphology and structure.
- The study found that the blends exhibited excellent swelling properties and notable antimicrobial activity against various bacterial strains, suggesting their potential for biomedical applications.