According to the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey questionnaire developers, a global
measure of health-related quality of life such as the “SF-36 Total/Global/Overall Score” …

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder affecting hemoglobin synthesis which leads to
chronic hemolysis that can reduce the quality of life of children with it due to the disease and …

Recent reports suggest that 20 million people worldwide are regularly using khat as a
stimulant, even though the habit of chewing khat is known to cause serious health issues …

Khat use is a drug problem characteristic of the Eastern Mediterranean Region, which is a
widespread culturally accepted practice in some countries and is becoming more prevalent …

Abstract Background Khat (Catha edulis) is a plant commonly found in the horn of Africa
whose leaves are chewed for their psycho-stimulant effects. Several studies have …

Background Khat is amphetamine-like substance commonly consumed by students when
they wish to study for long hours especially during examination periods. Khat consumption is …

In several countries, including Ethiopia, the shrub Catha edulis (khat) leaves are chewed for
their stimulant properties. The present review summarizes evidence on the prevalence of …

Objective Knowledge about the effects of khat chewing on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
development and glycemic control is very sparse. Emerging data suggest that khat chewing …

Background: The estimate of the number of people chewing Khat globally ranges from 5 to
10 million people. Its use may result in a variety of effects due to the different compounds in it …

Background Khat is known to have a stimulating effect on the sympathetic nervous system
by producing a temporary sensation of activeness and happiness, along with mood …