Publications by authors named "Uzayr Wasif"
The present investigation evaluated transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for the non-pharmacological treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). PHN is the most common complication of the Herpes Zoster virus, affecting one in every five patients with shingles, and presents as intense neuropathic pain that can persist for 90 days or longer after the initial onset of symptoms. Current pharmacological treatment options are mainly limited to symptom management, including oral medications such as tricyclic antidepressants and gabapentinoid preparations, as well as topical options such as lidocaine or capsaicin.
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- Periodontitis is a common inflammatory disease that damages gum tissue and is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Precision medicine aims to personalize treatment based on individual genetics and lifestyles, which could improve care for complex diseases like periodontitis.
- The article reviews recent research on genes related to both periodontitis and CVD, identifying 51 such genes, to better understand their connection and support targeted therapies.