Browsing by Author "Ahmad, Rafiq"

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    Anemia in pregnant women in a rural block of Kashmir valley: Its prevalence and socio-demographic associates.
    (2013-10) Kaul, Rauf ur Rashid; Ahmad, Javid; Baba, Tufeel; Shoib, Sheikh; Ahmad, Ashfaq; Ashraf, Mohd; Ahmad, Rafiq
    Background: Anaemia is a major public health problem in developing countries like India and is especially seen among women of childbearing age, during pregnancy and lactation. Nearly two-thirds of pregnant and one-half of non-pregnant women in developing countries have anaemia, which increases the risk of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. Aims & Objective: The study was designed to assess the prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women and to report the socio-demographic factors associated with anaemia during pregnancy. Material and Methods: This is a Cross sectional study. The study was conducted in Block Hajan, the rural field practice area under the department of community medicine, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura.482 pregnant women were examined and screened for anaemia. Haemoglobin level, age, education, income, type of family and parity were among the various variables studied. Statistical analysis was done by using Chi-square test using SPSS statistical package version (Chicago 11, IL). Results: A high prevalence (91%) of anaemia (Hb<11g/dl) was observed. The prevalence of anaemia was significantly higher in those aged ≥ 35 years. A highly significant association was found with woman’s age, parity, educational and socio-economic status. However, family type and birth interval were not significantly associated with anaemia. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women and there is need for correcting this to improve the overall health of pregnant women.
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    Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Children.
    (1999-04) Ahmad, Rauf; Ahad, A; Latif, M; Ahmad, Rafiq; Qazi, Sajad M; Tasleem, Reyaz A
    Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is rare in children and adolescents. Nevertheless, it is considered to be the only tumour of surface epithelium apithelium children and young adults. Three such cases seen over a period of eight years (1990-1997) are reported with a review of relevant literature.
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    A Review on Ethnobotanical, Pharmacological, and Conventional uses of Fumaria indica
    (Educational Society for Excellence, 2024-02) Chishti, Muhammad Amjad; Ahmad, Rafiq; Riaz, Tahreem; Akram, Muhammad; Laila, Umme; Khalil, Muhammad Talha; Zainab, Rida; Iftikhar, Momina; Ozdemir, Fethi Ahmet; So?owski, Gawe?; Alinia-Ahandani, Ebrahim; Altable, Marcos; Egbuna, Chukwuebuka; Sfera, Adonis; Adnan, Muhammad; Parmar, Pragnesh
    An annual herb is known as "Fumitory," Fumaria indica (Hausskn.) Pugsley (Fumariaceae), is a widespread weed in Pakistan's and India's plains. The plantis frequently employed in the Unani and Ayurvedic medical systems, both as a single herb and in different polyherbal preparations. It is helpful for aches, diarrhea, fever, influenza, liver issues, dyspepsia, constipation, vomiting, diuretic, anthelmintic, leukoderma, diaphoretic, blood purification, and for jaundice when combined with black pepper. It has several different chemical components, including carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, glycosides, phytosterols, fixed oils, saponins, steroids, tannins, and more. According to research investigations, this plant has a wide range of pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, analgesic, anticancer, antidiabetic, antibacterial, aphrodisiac, and therapeutic effects on biliary disorders and irritable bowel syndrome. This review focused on the chemical components and pharmacological properties of this plant, which may be useful in future molecular and phytochemical research for the development of medication formulations for the treatment of various ailments.