[HTML][HTML] The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action

AMN Al-Bedah, IS Elsubai, NA Qureshi… - Journal of traditional and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad
range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully …

Impact of pharmacist interventions on patients' adherence to antidepressants and patient-reported outcomes: a systematic review

KA Al-Jumah, NA Qureshi - Patient preference and adherence, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Background Pharmacist intervention in improving patient adherence to antidepressants is
coupled with better outcomes. Aims The aim of this investigation was to systematically …

Mood disorders and complementary and alternative medicine: a literature review

NA Qureshi, AM Al-Bedah - Neuropsychiatric disease and …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Mood disorders are a major public health problem and are associated with considerable
burden of disease, suicides, physical comorbidities, high economic costs, and poor quality of life…

History of cupping (Hijama): a narrative review of literature

NA Qureshi, GI Ali, TS Abushanab, AT El-Olemy… - Journal of integrative …, 2017 - Elsevier
Cupping (Hijama in Arabic) is an ancient, holistic method for the treatment of a variety of
diseases. Though the exact origin of cupping therapy is a matter of controversy, its use has been …

[HTML][HTML] Mental health care in Saudi Arabia: Past, present and future

…, DA Khalifa, MS Al Ahwal, NA Qureshi… - Open Journal of …, 2014 - scirp.org
We review the past, present and future state of mental health care in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia (KSA). The past is reviewed prior to the modern era, discussing early explanations and …

[HTML][HTML] Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of Cordia macleodii leaves

NN Qureshi, BS Kuchekar, NA Logade… - Saudi Pharmaceutical …, 2009 - Elsevier
This investigation was undertaken to evaluate ethanolic extract of Cordia macleodii leaves
for possible antioxidant and hepatoprotective potential. Antioxidant activity of the extracts was …

Spiritual and religious healing practices: some reflections from Saudi National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Riyadh

NA Qureshi, AA Khalil, SM Alsanad - Journal of religion and health, 2020 - Springer
Traditional practices constituting spiritual and religious (S/R) healing are an important
component of the holistic healthcare model and are used in health, well-being, and treating a …

Mental health system in Saudi Arabia: an overview

NA Qureshi, AA Al-Habeeb… - … disease and treatment, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Background There is evidence that mapping mental health systems (MHSs) helps in planning
and developing mental health care services for users, families, and other caregivers. The …

[PDF][PDF] Classification of cupping therapy: a tool for modernization and standardization

…, TS Aboushanab, MS Alqaed, NA Qureshi… - Journal of …, 2016 - researchgate.net
Cupping therapy is one of the oldest healing methods and practiced by ancient Chinese,
Egyptians and Greeks. There are many types of cupping therapy and recently, practitioners and …

Knowledge, attitude and practice of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus towards complementary and alternative medicine

S Al-Eidi, S Tayel, F Al-Slail, NA Qureshi… - Journal of integrative …, 2016 - Elsevier
Objective The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is relatively common
among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) around the world. Like many other …