Publications by authors named "Saeeda F Qasim"
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Semaglutide, a weight loss medication, in obese patients with and without Type II Diabetes Mellitus over a period from August 2022 to January 2023.
- A total of 65 obese participants were monitored, starting with a low dose of Semaglutide that increased every four weeks, with most patients settling on 0.5 mg after three months, and some on higher doses after six months.
- Results showed an average weight loss of around 5.81 kg at three months and 9.86 kg at six months, with about 55.4% of patients experiencing mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects, which decreased over time and did not
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- - The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in managing weight and blood sugar levels in obese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients over two years in Karachi, Pakistan.
- - Out of 97 initially enrolled patients, 81 attended follow-ups, receiving either Liraglutide, Dulaglutide, or IDegLira, resulting in significant reductions in weight, BMI, and HbA1c levels, with Dulaglutide showing the best glycemic control.
- - The findings highlighted that GLP-1RAs were generally well-tolerated, with side effects mainly consisting of nausea, and confirmed their
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- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead to serious health issues like chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, with increasing recognition of its connection to diabetes and metabolic syndrome (MetS).
- A study conducted with 331 chronic HCV patients in Karachi found that 29.3% had MetS, with the highest prevalence in adults aged 40-49 years.
- The study emphasizes the importance of monitoring MetS in HCV patients, promoting lifestyle changes, but also notes the need for broader research to understand the prevalence of MetS in the general population.
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