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Saud M. Alsanad

Publications (9)

Diabetics’ Views Concerning the Safety and Efficacy of Herbal Medicines: A Qualitative Study

Saud M. Alsanad · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Introduction: Diabetics have been known as potential to consume herbal and dietary supplements (HDS) to control their diabetes. HDS are taken widely despite limited scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy. Methods: This qualitative study aimed to shed light on diabetic p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i230406

Assessment of Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Bacteria Prevalent during COVID-19 Pandemic

Khaled Abdulrahman Aldhwaihi, Saud M. Alsanad, Abdulrahman Hadi Almutiri & Saad Aldoihi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Owing to disparities in the intensity of the breakouts, state and federal regulations, accessible means, cultural elements, and social consciousness, the global reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic has been varied. The COVID-19 pandemic, on the other hand, has had an impact on all p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i57A33975

Cupping Therapy (Al-Hijamah) Points: A Powerful Standardization Tool for Cupping Procedures?

Naseem Akhtar Qureshi, Osama A. Alkhamees & Saud M. Alsanad · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2018

Background: Cupping (Al-Hijamah) therapy is a traditional complementary and alternative medicine practice used in diverse diseases with the variable outcome since ancient times. The precise selection of cupping points is a core component of cupping therapy techniques and one of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/39269

Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity of Polyherbal Formulation “Vasant Kusumakar Ras” on Alloxan-induced and Dexamethasone-induced Diabetic Rats

Talha Jawaid, Kumari Nishu, Mehnaz Kamal & Saud M. Alsanad · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: The current study observed the antidiabetic effect of Vasant Kusumakar Ras, an Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation, in alloxan-induced and dexamethasone-induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Alloxan (120 mg/kg, i.p.) and dexamethasone sodium phosphate (5 mg/kg, i.p.) we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i51A33462

Psychotropic Medication-induced Weight Gain or Loss Looked through the Lens of Age and Psychiatric Diagnoses: A Narrative Review

Naseem Akhtar Qureshi, Dalal Salem Al-Dossari, Sara Osama Salem, Osama A. Alkhamees & Saud M. Alsanad · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2018

Background: There is a myriad of risk factors associated with overweight and obesity in the psychiatric population. Objective: The review aimed at looking at the psychotropic medications induced weight gain or loss through the lens of age categories and psychiatric diagnoses. Met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2018/42585

Clinical and Biological Perspectives of Non-antipsychotic Psychotropic Medications and Weight Gain

Naseem Akhtar Qureshi, Dalal Salem Al-Dossari, Sara Osama Salem, Fuad Khulaif Alharbi, Osama A. Alkhamees & Saud M. Alsanad · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2018

Background: Non-antipsychotic medications are frequently used in psychiatric patients with a variety of disorders. However, there is limited research concerning weight gain and metabolic changes in mentally ill population. Objective: This review aimed to critically describe non-a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2018/41133

Antipsychotic Medications and Weight Gain: Etiologies, Predictors and Adverse Clinical Consequences

Naseem Akhtar Qureshi, Dalal Salem Al-Dossari, Sara Osama Salem, Fuad Khulaif Alharbi, Osama A. Alkhamees & Saud M. Alsanad · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2018

Background: First and second-generation antipsychotic medications are commonly prescribed to millions of psychiatric patients with psychosis around the world. Antipsychotic medications are associated with a variety of adverse effects including weight gain. Objective: This review...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2018/40876

Evaluation of Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Activity of Solanum melongena L. Fruits Aqueous Extract via Monoaminergic and GABAergic Pathway

Talha Jawaid, Nidhi Tiwari, Mehnaz Kamal, Osama A. Alkhamees, Ali M. Alaseem, Waleed M. Al Shagha & Saud M. Alsanad · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

The current study proposed the in vivo antidepressant and anxiolytic activities of the aqueous extract from Solanum melongena fruits (AESM) in mice. The mice were administered with AESM 100 and 200 mg/kg, p.o. for anxiolytic (elevated plus maze test (EPMT) and locomotor action),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2019/v31i630371

Evaluation of Cupping Training Programs Directed towards Healthcare Professionals, Saudi Arabia

Ahmed T. El-Olemy, Naseem A. Qureshi, Abdullah M. Al-Bedah, Mohammed A. El-Olemy, Asim A. Hussein, Ibrahim S. Elsubai, Tamer S. Aboushanab & Saud M. Alsanad · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2017

Background: Evaluation of training programs directed towards healthcare professionals mostly involves the collection of data from multiple sources using appropriate tools to ascertain their effectiveness and impact on trainees. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the sh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2017/38292