Stroke in south Asian countries
Three of the world's top 10 most populous countries are located in South Asia. The health-
care problems of this region are different from those in the developed world, and the rapidly …
care problems of this region are different from those in the developed world, and the rapidly …
Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in South Asians
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is growing at a pandemic scale and is associated with a rapid
increase in its complications such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This problem is even …
increase in its complications such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This problem is even …
Prevalence of overweight and obesity and their association with hypertension and diabetes mellitus in an Indo-Asian population
TH Jafar, N Chaturvedi, G Pappas - Cmaj, 2006 - Can Med Assoc
Background: The associations of body mass index (BMI) and chronic disease may differ
between Indo-Asian and Western populations. We used Indo-Asian-specific definitions of …
between Indo-Asian and Western populations. We used Indo-Asian-specific definitions of …
National prevalence of coronary heart disease and its relationship with human development index: a systematic review
Background Coronary heart disease has become a major health concern over the past
several decades. Several reviews have assessed the effects of socioeconomic status on the …
several decades. Several reviews have assessed the effects of socioeconomic status on the …
Effectiveness, Safety, and Tolerability of Powdered Nigella sativa (Kalonji) Seed in Capsules on Serum Lipid Levels, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, and Body Weight …
W Qidwai, HB Hamza, R Qureshi… - The Journal of alternative …, 2009 - liebertpub.com
Objective: The seed extracts from Nigella sativa is used by Unani physicians of traditional
medicine (Hakims or Tabibs) and Ayurvedic practitioners (Vaids) in the treatment of several …
medicine (Hakims or Tabibs) and Ayurvedic practitioners (Vaids) in the treatment of several …
Non‐surgical periodontal therapy reduces coronary heart disease risk markers: a randomized controlled trial
SA H. Bokhari, AA Khan, AK Butt… - Journal of clinical …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Periodontal disease elevates systemic inflammatory markers strongly associated with
coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to …
coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to …
Coronary artery disease epidemic in Pakistan: more electrocardiographic evidence of ischaemia in women than in men
Indo-Pakistani populations have one of the highest risks of coronary artery disease (CAD) in
the world. A population-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted on 3143 adults aged⩾ …
the world. A population-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted on 3143 adults aged⩾ …
Stroke in Pakistan
BA Khealani, B Hameed… - Journal of the pakistan …, 2008 - ecommons.aku.edu
Stroke is the most common cause of disability and a leading cause of mortality world wide.
Though the incidence is falling in West but probably is rising in Asia. The burden of stroke …
Though the incidence is falling in West but probably is rising in Asia. The burden of stroke …
Poor knowledge–predictor of nonadherence to universal precautions for blood borne pathogens at first level care facilities in Pakistan
Background We conducted an assessment of knowledge about blood borne pathogens
(BBP) and use of universal precautions at first level care facilities (FLCF) in two districts of …
(BBP) and use of universal precautions at first level care facilities (FLCF) in two districts of …
Cardiovascular health knowledge and behavior in patient attendants at four tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan–a cause for concern
Background Knowledge about coronary heart disease (CHD) and its risk factors is an
important pre-requisite for an individual to implement behavioral changes leading towards …
important pre-requisite for an individual to implement behavioral changes leading towards …