Publications by authors named "Saima Tariq"

The leiomyoma is a benign smooth-muscle neoplasm commonly found in the female genital tract, gastrointestinal tract, or skin. Leiomyomas of the oral cavity are unusual. Oral leiomyomas are uncommon due to the paucity of the smooth muscle in the mouth (except in blood vessels) and thus the involvement of jaw bones is extremely rare.

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Thymoquinone (TQ) is a bioactive phytochemical isolated from and has been investigated for biochemical and biological activities in both in vitro and in vivo models. It is best known for its anticancer activities. Thymoquinone accomplishes anticancer activities through targeting multiple cancer markers including PPAR-γ, PTEN, P53, P73, STAT3, and generation of reactive oxygen species at the cancer cell surface.

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Objective: To identify health-related risk factors for the development of post partum hemorrhage (PPH) in Saudi women and to estimate the incidence of primary PPH.

Methods: A case-control study was conducted between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008 at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. One hundred and one patients with PPH and 209 control patients were included.

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