Kaleem Maqsood

Predictive Role of Maternal Mid-Gestational Inflammatory Biomarkers in Preterm Birth: A Prospective Cohort Study

Spontaneous Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal complications, primarily driven by inflammatory processes. This is the 1st study involving pregnant women in Pakistan to examines the relationship between elevated mid-gestational levels of serum inflammatory markers and th...

Global, regional, and national burden of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease attributable to high BMI: temporal trends from 1990 to 2021 and forecasts to 2035

Abstract Background Lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a significant vascular complication that is increasingly correlated with a high body mass index (BMI). Understanding its spatio-temporal trends is vital for efficacious prevention and management. This study...

Hepatorenal protective effects of Withania coagulans against lead-induced toxicity in mice

Abstract Introduction Heavy metals (HMs), particularly lead, accumulate in organisms due to environmental pollution, posing significant health risks. Plant-based treatments are emerging as potential mitigators for heavy metal toxicity. Thus, this study evaluate the hepatorenal pr...