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Can Avicenna Help Manage The Diabetes Epidemic In Central Asia?, Mizhgona Sharofova, Yusuf Nuraliev, Parviz Sukhrobov, Shoista Sagdieva, Vyacheslav Dushenkov
Can Avicenna Help Manage The Diabetes Epidemic In Central Asia?, Mizhgona Sharofova, Yusuf Nuraliev, Parviz Sukhrobov, Shoista Sagdieva, Vyacheslav Dushenkov
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Objectives: The fast-rising rate of diabetes incidents is a growing concern in Central Asian countries. This article reviews the current understanding of type 2 diabetes etiology, progression and treatment options along with opportunities for utilizing Avicenna’s legacy in developing novel botanical therapeutics. Methods: Analysis of relevant publications, including a variety of Avicenna’s work in Arabic, English and Russian. Results: With conventional treatment strategy shifting from single-component drugs aimed at one target to multitherapeutic combinations addressing the complex nature of many diseases and conditions, the role of multicomponent botanical preparations may increase. Diabetes mellitus is a serious chronic, progressive disease characterized …
Occupational Stress And Increased Risk For Type 2-Diabetes: A Narrative Review, Harrynauth Persaud, Shawn Williams
Occupational Stress And Increased Risk For Type 2-Diabetes: A Narrative Review, Harrynauth Persaud, Shawn Williams
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Diabetes is a significant health problem in the United States. There is a large body of research that explains the biological and pathoetiological cause(s) of this increasingly prevalent disease. There is also an increasing body of research that explores the psychosocial causes of diabetes mellitus type 2. The association between stressful work organization and diabetes has been established as a significant precursor and causative agent of diabetes mellitus - type 2. The objective of this narrative review is to discuss the impact of work stress as it applies to the rising incidence of diabetes - type 2, and to propose …
Polyphenols Content And Antioxidant Activity Of Artemisia Sieversiana Willd. In Western Pamir, Gulazor Miravalova, Sh. Kurbonbekova, Sh. Satorov, Akobir Mirzorahimov, Dovudsho Navruzshoev, Vyacheslav Dushenkov, M. Vakhidova
Polyphenols Content And Antioxidant Activity Of Artemisia Sieversiana Willd. In Western Pamir, Gulazor Miravalova, Sh. Kurbonbekova, Sh. Satorov, Akobir Mirzorahimov, Dovudsho Navruzshoev, Vyacheslav Dushenkov, M. Vakhidova
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Polyphenols content and antioxidant activity in Artemisia sieversiana Willd. were investigated in relation to the altitude of the plant growth in the Western Pamir region. Antioxidant activity generally correlated with the polyphenols content. However, no significant association was found between an altitude of the sample collection and polyphenols content or antioxidant activity.