throughout the world, millions of muslims fast daily during the month of ramadan from sunrise (sahar) until sunset (iftar). considering the impacts of environment on physiological functions, we performed this study in order to examine the effects of ramadan fasting on some blood parameters of healthy volunteers and hypertensive patients. according to the results, there were no significant chang...

BACKGROUND-OBJECTIVE Several factors might affect the adherence to treatment in patients with asthma and COPD. Among these factors, the effect of religious beliefs and behaviours has been less studied so far. In this study, the effect of fasting on drug use behaviours of patients with asthma and COPD were comparatively analysed. METHODS A total of 150 adult patients with asthma and 150 adult ...

Fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan entails abstinence from eating, drinking, and smoking from dawn to sunset. Although the sick are exempted (Holy Koran, Al-Bakarah, 183– 185), many patients, including those with diabetes, choose to go ahead with fasting, often for social and cultural as well as religious reasons (1). We have explored changes in glucose profiles of patients with ty...

Abstract Introduction Acute medical problems may occur more frequently during Ramadan fasting (RF). We aimed to provide a narrative overview of the global literature on emergencies RF. Methods This is nonsystematic review international from one major online database (PubMed, National Institutes Health, United States). The relevant was narrated in concise thematic account. Results There variable...

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nda sûfiler kurdukları tekke-zaviyeleri ve çok yönlü faaliyetleriyle sosyal içtimai hayatın hemen her alanında etkin bir yere sahip olmuşlardır. Söz konusu bu etki Ramazan, bayram, kurban, kandil geceleri, aşure günü gibi mübarek kabul edilen, dini manevi iklimi daha yoğun özel olan zaman dilimlerinde da artmıştır. İşte çalışma sûfîler açısından tekke zaviyelerin halka açı...

Ramadan is the Holy month of fasting that is obligatory for all normal Muslims who reached at their puberty. Two meals are taken during Ramadan, one is taken before down to prepare themselves for fast is called “Sahur”, and second meal is taken at sunset is called “Iftar”. Fasting is not only a ritual and religious obligation while it has several medicinal significances specia...

This research aims to determine the efforts of SOE in disseminating Pancasila by actualizing Tri Hita Karana. type is descriptive qualitative. Data was collected means documentation. The results this indicated that dissemination through actualization Karana can be seen from ESR and CSR. harmonious relationship between God carried out activities are oriented towards supporting community religion...

Abstract Background Thyroxine (T4) therapy is taken on an empty stomach and no food for a short period. During Ramadan fasting (RF), Muslim patients may face difficulties taking levothyroxine as recommended. Participants Methods We performed mixed methods study of online survey 218 physicians to explore their perceptions practices. Also, we interviewed sample 172 hypothyroid establish practices...

The effects of fasting on peptic ulcer disease were evaluated in a prospective study, involving 23 fasting patients who underwent endoscopy before and after Ramadan. Eighteen patients took an H(2)-blocker (ranitidine, 150 mg twice daily) regularly at "Suhur" and "Iftar" as prescribed, while 5 were drug defaulters. On the first endoscopy the diagnosis in 4 patients was active acute duodenal ulce...

Introduction: Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar, during which Muslims are obliged to perform specific rites and rituals. Fasting is considered the most important ritual during the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting variably influences the health of individuals, which could be attributed to the changes in the concentrations of certain biochemical markers. This study aimed to e...