Publications by authors named "Z Alam"
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a significant contributor to female infertility and other various metabolic disorders. This systematic review estimates the prevalence of PCOS among infertile women in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Methods: The study searched five databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and SCOPUS), from their inception to 2022 for observational studies conducted in GCC countries.
Background: Over 450 million individuals worldwide suffer from mental illnesses, according to epidemiological data, making this one of the biggest problems facing modern medicine. People often react in a fairly discriminatory way to those with mental illness, and stigmatizing views toward those with mental illness are ubiquitous. In India, people who suffer from mental illness live with their families, and the stigma associated with mental illness has a significant impact on how effectively these people are treated over time by their families and communities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) following COVID-19 vaccination has been reported previously but the clinical characteristics, onset, treatment, and outcomes of these cases have not been previously systematically reviewed.
Methods: A systematic review, guided by PRISMA guidelines, surveyed PubMed and Embase databases from April 2021 to June 2023 for case reports and series detailing HZO following COVID-19 vaccination. Studies excluded were abstracts, reviews, and clinical trials.
Propolis is a natural resinous complex mixture produced by honeybees that contain various bioactive compounds. However, these bioactive compounds are chemically unstable and their absorption in the gastrointestinal tract is influenced by their solubility and stability. Encapsulation technology has been employed to increase their bioavailability and protect them against hostile conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCeliac disease associated with alopecia areata: A multicenter case-control study.
J Am Acad Dermatol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder caused by gluten intolerance, which can lead to inflammation in the small intestine and is possibly linked to skin conditions like Alopecia Areata (AA).
- A recent case-control study analyzed data from over a million patients to explore the relationship between CD and the prevalence of AA, revealing that CD patients have a 25% higher risk of developing AA.
- Despite some limitations such as potential misdiagnoses and data collection errors, the study's significant findings strengthen the previously suggested link between Celiac Disease and an increased risk of Alopecia Areata.