Publications by authors named "Syeda Sakina"
Background Monkeypox (Mpox) is a virulent disease caused by orthopoxvirus. Mpox is emerging as a major global health threat. Currently, more than 100 countries are facing outbreaks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssociation of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
October 2024
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- * Researchers categorized patients based on clinical assessments of AGA and measured various health parameters, finding significant associations between AGA and factors like Body Mass Index (BMI), fasting blood sugar (FBS), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
- * The findings suggested that individuals with AGA have a higher risk of MetS, indicating the need for early screening and lifestyle changes to prevent potential health complications.
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- Acne vulgaris is a highly prevalent skin condition, ranked as the eighth most common, affecting 9.4% of the global population, with treatments primarily including retinoids, antibiotics, and benzoyl peroxide (BPO).
- A study systematically reviewed eight randomized controlled trials from 2003-2023, involving 4,596 participants, focusing on the effectiveness of combining adapalene (a retinoid) and benzoyl peroxide.
- The combination treatment resulted in a significant reduction in acne lesions (27.5% to 70.2% efficacy), while mild adverse effects were reported in 2.7% to 57.9% of cases, typically resolving over time, indicating that this
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- The study explored how laser-assisted hair removal (LAHR) affects the quality of life in women with hirsutism due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Conducted with 172 women, it utilized the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Ferriman-Gallwey (FG) score to measure quality of life and hirsutism severity before and after treatment at various intervals.
- Results showed that while LAHR temporarily improved quality of life and reduced stress, anxiety, and depression, hair regrowth after six months highlighted the need for further research into more effective long-term treatment options.
Background And Aims: Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory condition of the corneal surface, attributed to insufficient or low-quality production of tears, accounting for 5-50% of the cases globally. Artificial tears are the first line of treatment as they reduce ocular surface tension, and improve film stability and optical quality. EzriCare Artificial Tears are preservative-free, multi-dose, readily accessible eye drops containing carboxymethylcellulose sodium solution (10 mg in 1 ml) aiming for relief against DED.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The simulation exercise (SimEx) simulates an emergency in which an elaboration or description of the response is applied. The purpose of these exercises is to validate and improve plans, procedures, and systems for responding to all hazards. The purpose of this study was to review disaster preparation exercises conducted by various national, non-government, and academic institutions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Monkeypox caused by the Monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus, is currently considered a major concern among healthcare authorities due to its high transmissibility rate. Currently, no specific treatment is available for this disease, due to which healthcare professionals, specifically Dentists, are required to look out for symptoms at early stages to prevent its spread.
Objective: To analyze the role of dentists in identifying Monkeypox cases and limiting its spread.