Biomedical research and Education

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33686001544638869002024-09-08T21:52:16.025+05:30Biomedical research and EducationDr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-33989803147974642192015-08-12T23:03:00.001+05:302015-08-12T23:03:33.701+05:30Comparative Effect of Agomelatine versus Escitalopram on Glycemic Control and Symptoms of Depression in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Depression

Kumar K, Salman MT, Shukla V, Ahmad A, Verma V K, Rizvi D A and Kohli A: Comparative Effect of Agomelatine versus Escitalopram on Glycemic Control and Symptoms of Depression in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Depression). Int J Pharm Sci Res 2015; 6(10): 1000-06.doi: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.6(10).1000-06. Introduction: A bidirectional relationship exists between type 2 diabetes

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-16908862376897104702015-08-12T17:23:00.006+05:302015-08-12T17:28:22.565+05:30Neuroprotective effects of Nigella sativa extracts during germination on central nervous system

Islam MH, Ahmad IZ, Salman MT. Neuroprotective effectsof Nigella sativa extracts during germination on central nervous system. Phcog Mag 2015;11:182-9. Background: Nigella sativa Linn. which has many acclaimed medicinal properties is an indigenous herbaceous plant and belongs to the Ranunculaceae family, which grows in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, Pakistan and India. Objective:

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-52651586470415044022015-08-10T15:57:00.002+05:302015-08-10T16:06:06.099+05:30Presurgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Pattern In An Indian Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Authors: Rupinder Kaur, Mohd Tariq Salman, Narendra K. Gupta, Uma Gupta, Ali Ahmad, Vinod K. Verma The present study was performed to study the antibiotic prophylaxis pattern in patients admitted in Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynaecology wards of a Tertiary Care Teaching hospital in North India. It was an observational, non interventional and analytical study used to evaluate the patients

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-91496052761178106122015-08-08T00:04:00.001+05:302015-08-08T00:04:18.628+05:30Atypical Thyrotoxicosis Relapse after Carbimazole Discontinuation: A Case Report with Pharmacological View

authors: Sharique Ahmad, Saeeda Wasim, Mohammed Tariq Salman, Mohammed Aqwam Siddiqui, Nahid Shabnam, Pragya Khanna A 15-year-old girl who presented with pyrexia of unknown origin of 3 month’s duration was evaluated and examined. She had two palpable axillary lymph nodes associated with mild hepatosplenomegaly and leukopenia (white blood cell count - 1700/cmm). Later was assessed for systemic

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India26.8781629 80.872197599999936-1.2186826000000011 39.563603599999936 54.9750084 122.18079159999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-30046587737309875082015-08-07T23:49:00.000+05:302015-08-10T15:49:37.911+05:30Challenges faced by males

Challenging Toxic Masculinity Author Mel Rogers As a group, men have certain advantages in society, the effects of which can be seen in a wide variety of ways— at all levels of government, for example, the overwhelming majority of positions are held by men, But while it's important to look at ways to redress these imbalances, it's also important to consider the ways in which this kind

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-70228682797109952662013-11-08T21:20:00.001+05:302013-11-08T21:20:01.129+05:30Poor Quality of Sleep and its Relationship with Depression in First Year Medical Students. | . | Advances in Life Science and Technology

Poor Quality of Sleep and its Relationship with Depression in First Year Medical Students. | . | Advances in Life Science and Technology Abdussalam , Mohammad Tariq Salman, Sushma Gupta, Mohit Trivedi, Mariam Farooqi Introduction: High incidence of depression has been reported in undergraduate medical students. Sleep disturbance has been associated with depressive symptoms and higher body mass

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-57368788649817162162013-10-30T22:13:00.000+05:302013-10-30T22:32:52.691+05:30In vivo Hepatoprotective Potential of Nigella sativa Extract Against Rifampicin Induced Sub-chronic Hepatotoxicity and Altered Redox Status

In vivo Hepatoprotective Potential of Nigella sativa Extract Against Rifampicin Induced Sub-chronic Hepatotoxicity and Altered Redox Status Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature Volume 2, Issue 3, 2012 DOI: 10.1080/22311866.2012.10719124 Devendra Singh kushwaha, Mohd Tariq Salmana*, Hemant Kumar Singha, Ali Ahmada & V.K. vermaa  pages

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-45790675351787419932013-10-18T12:28:00.000+05:302013-10-18T12:28:11.560+05:30Black cumin seeds possess analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity comparable to indomethacin.

IN VIVO EVALUATION OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANALGESIC ACTIVITIES OF NIGELLA SATIVA SEED DURING GERMINATION MOHAMMAD HAYATUL ISLAM, IFFAT ZAREEN AHMAD AND MOHAMMAD TARIQ SALMAN Objective: The medicinal values of Nigella sativa have been mentioned in ancient literature as useful in disorders of inflammation. The present study investigates the anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-53383045689323705352013-06-01T16:28:00.000+05:302013-06-01T16:28:05.747+05:30Black Cumin seed (Nigella sativa, Kalonji) protects against Paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity

Protective Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Nigella sativa Seed in Paracetamol Induced Acute Hepatotoxicity In vivo D.S. Kushwah, M.T. Salman, P. Singh, V.K. Verma and A. Ahmad Paracetamol overdose causes serious liver necrosis. Hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic extract of Nigella sativa in Paracetamol induced acute hepatotoxicity was investigated in rats. Fasted male Wistar rats were

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-88865147200918836002013-02-21T07:30:00.002+05:302013-02-21T07:30:30.052+05:30Recent new drug approvals

1. Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) Indication: Adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia.  Pharmacology: Icosapent ethyl is an ethyl ester of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Studies suggest that eicosapentaenoic acid reduces hepatic very low-density lipoprotein triglycerides (VLDL-TG) synthesis and/or

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-60119185881462937932013-02-15T11:21:00.001+05:302013-02-15T11:21:26.198+05:30Antibacterial activity of Nigella sativa seed in various germination phases on clinical bacterial strains isolated from human patients

See full text of paper on antimicrobial activity of N. sativa in various germination stages against clinical strains. Nigella sativa is an important spice and flavoring agent which is widely used in various European and Asian cuisines. It harbors an array of medicinal properties as shown by various researches. Germination is a phenomenon during which rapid changes in metabolic activities and

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-2776235953906981282012-12-26T22:01:00.001+05:302012-12-26T22:01:20.378+05:30Bioethics in India

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Bioethics among Doctors in a Tertiary Care Government Teaching Hospital in India J Clinic Res Bioeth 2011, 2:118. 0:0, (2011) http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9627.1000118

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-62042112354236376262012-02-17T15:58:00.000+05:302012-02-17T15:58:08.389+05:30Drugs Update

New drugs approved for marketing in India during November-December 2011 Source: http://cdsco.nic.in Diazinon Flea Drops Spot on Dogs 30.0% w/w For dogs infected with fleas. Cabazitaxel Injection 60mg / 1.5ml In combination with prednisone for treatment of patients with hormone-refractory metastatic prostrate cancer previously treated with a

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-37023705763608550772011-06-06T00:57:00.000+05:302011-06-06T00:57:39.983+05:30Top News From American Heart Association (AHA) 2010 scientific sessions

The American Heart Association (AHA) 2010 Scientific Sessions took place in Chicago, Illinois, November 13-17, 2010. Key trials presented at the sessions include:ADVANCE: New LVAD equivalent to HeartMate II, nonrandomized study shows RAFT: CRT shows survival benefit for patients with class 2 and 3 HF who have low EF and wide QRS EMPHASIS-HF: Eplerenone shows large benefits in milder heart

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-24133923724732062972011-05-24T19:39:00.002+05:302011-06-06T00:37:55.319+05:30Acceptability and safety profile of oral and sublingual misoprostol for uterine evacuation following early fetal demise

Background: It has been established that sublingual (SL) route of misoprostol has a great potential to be developed for medical abortion, but there is dearth of evidence to reveal satisfaction rate and safety profile among patients of oral and SL routes. Thus, this study was conducted to provide an insight into the acceptability and safety profile of the same. Materials and Methods: A

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-20270122109804003562011-05-09T12:41:00.001+05:302011-06-06T00:50:19.061+05:30Promising Therapies in Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus (DM) results from defects in insulin secretion (type 1) or insulin resistance (type 2). Insulin is used to manage type 1 DM, and oral hypoglycemic agents are used to manage type 2 DM. These therapies are inconsistent in maintaining glycemic control and cause some severe adverse effects such as undue weight gain and hypoglycemia. New and appropriate therapies are needed to

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-3053105035257362412011-03-10T00:25:00.000+05:302011-03-10T00:25:10.963+05:30Measures of Obesity

There are several measures of obesity. Each  has its own strengths and limitations. The gold standard is dual-energy X-ray absorption (DEXA). Body mass index (BMI) is calculated as mass (kg) per height2 (m2). Waist circumference is widely thought to be a better indicator of cardiovascular risk than BMI, although some studies have shown them to be equally predictive. Other

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-30477640486092540632010-12-18T20:15:00.000+05:302010-12-18T20:15:27.089+05:30Top Ten Health Stories of the Year 2010

The year 2010 saw a lot of ‘hustle and bustle’ in the medical circle. Here are the Top 10 stories as viewed by eMedinewS.Overhauling of Medical Council of India: The major story of the year was the arrest of MCI President Dr. Ketan Desai, dissolution of the MCI; appointment of six out of seven Board of Governors; subsequent release of Dr. Ketan Desai on bail, common entrance exam for MBBS;

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-78919561151030041252010-12-09T17:53:00.002+05:302010-12-09T17:53:59.724+05:30Key findings from American Heart Association (AHA) 2010 scientific sessions

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-49144847913649913372010-12-07T12:05:00.000+05:302010-12-07T12:05:01.061+05:30Some drug interactions

Questioner: Edie Question: My 85 year old mother has been taking some form of sleeping pills for the past 50 years the last 20 years at least has been restoral she is prescribed 30 mg. (there is times she binges and takes 2 pills a night) She also takes Xanax, Tylenyol with Codeine.  Should someone her age (or any age) be taking this much medication.  She has recently started

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-25547361110883345962010-11-19T11:14:00.000+05:302010-11-19T11:14:18.962+05:30Patient of prostatitis due to E.coli not responding to ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin and doxycycline

Questioner: Wong Question- I have been diagonsed with prostatitis. The offending organism is E.coli. I have been treated with Ciprofloxacin for 7 days and levofloxacin for 6 weeks with no improvement in symptoms. A later culture and sensitivity test showed that the bacteria is resistant to ciprofloxacin. Then I tried doxycycline for a month with no improvement. I asked my doctor to test

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-87462685099026018212010-11-17T23:36:00.000+05:302010-11-17T23:36:10.576+05:30New molecular entities (NMEs) approved in 2010

Asenapine (Saphris, Merck & Co., Inc.) Bepotastine (Bepreve, ISTA Pharmaceuticals) Dronedarone (Multaq, Sanofi-aventis) Liraglutide (Victoza, Novo Nordisk) Tocilizumab (Actemra, Genentech) Ustekinumab (Stelara, Centocor Ortho Biotech) For details see http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/731720 New Drug Review 2010Jack DeRuiter, PhD; Pamela L. Holston, RPh, BS, BAPosted: 11/10/2010; US

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-68684741837944019332010-11-03T19:57:00.000+05:302010-11-03T19:57:45.815+05:30Onabotulinumtoxin A for Migraine

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox; Allergan Inc) for headache prophylaxis in patients with adult chronic migraine who suffer headaches on 15 or more days per month, each lasting more than 4 hours.    To treat chronic migraine, onabotulinumtoxinA is given approximately every 12 weeks as multiple injections around the

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-12189879186656460942010-11-02T15:25:00.000+05:302010-11-02T15:25:38.427+05:30Which is more important for universities and colleges-Teaching or Research?

In universities here, research is the main criterion for appointment as well as promotion and  good researchers generally pay less attention to teaching. However, I feel one cannot remain abreast with recent developments in the field without being involved in research and the teaching will be very dogmatic. Also, only researchers can infuse a spirit of enquiry and innovation in their

Dr. Mohammad Tariq Salmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072398752683879869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3368600154463886900.post-18923239520742305512010-10-31T08:23:00.000+05:302010-10-31T08:23:22.916+05:30Fish oil: benefits versus harms

There are reports about prooxidant effects and aging accelerating effects of fish oils. Whatever we ingest has benefits as well as harms and we have to weigh the two. In case of fish oil, the benefits far outweigh the harms. 0.5-1.8 g/day is the recommended dose for healthy people. Higher doses will be harmful. See http://healthyomega3.com/fish-oil-dosage/

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