Effect of Ramadan fasting on disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis presenting in tertiary care hospital
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DOI: 10.12669/pjms.36.5.2099
Abstract: Background and objective: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a common inflammatory disorder affected by various factors, including fasting. The objective of the study was to establish the effect of Ramadan fasting on DAS 28 in Rheumatoid… read more here.
Keywords: fasting group; disease; rheumatoid arthritis; non fasting ... See more keywords
The StarvAnx Study-Comparison Between the Effects of Non-fasting Vs. Fasting Strategy on Surgical Outcomes, Anxiety and Pain in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery Under Topical Anesthesia: A Randomized, Crossover, Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.916225
Abstract: Background Fasting is usually recommended in patients undergoing cataract surgery under topical anesthesia. However, starving before surgery may increase preoperative anxiety and affect surgical outcomes. It is not known which fasting or non-fasting strategy is… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; patients undergoing; anesthesia; non fasting ... See more keywords
Ramadan fasting reduces high-sensitivity C-reactive protein among HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.964797
Abstract: Background Inflammatory conditions and oxidative stress increase in HIV infection, and inflammation increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Ramadan fasting is known to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in diabetic patients. This study examined the… read more here.
Keywords: hiv infected; ramadan fasting; infected patients; fasting group ... See more keywords
Oxidant and antioxidant parameters in people who fast during Ramadan, and those who do not
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DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v19i3.46
Abstract: Background Objectives: The main aim of this study was to compare, by a new automated colorimetric method, oxidant and anti-oxidant status of those who fast during Ramadan and those who do not. For this purpose,… read more here.
Keywords: fast ramadan; oxidant antioxidant; anti oxidant; group ... See more keywords