Abstract Background Isolated common peroneal neuropathy (CPN) is the most lower extremity mononeuropathy and third overall in adults. It often associated with multiple aetiologies, such as trauma, hereditary neuropathies iatrogenic causes. We report a rare case of acute bilateral foot drop late adolescent female following rapid weight loss attributable to intermittent fasting diet. Case present...

Dietary restriction has been shown to have several health benefits including increased insulin sensitivity, stress resistance, reduced morbidity, and increased life span. The mechanism remains unknown, but the need for a long-term reduction in caloric intake to achieve these benefits has been assumed. We report that when C57BL6 mice are maintained on an intermittent fasting (alternate-day fasti...

Oxidative stress is a state of imbalance free radicals in the cells and one causes various diseases humans. One method that thought to reduce oxidative calorie restriction or fasting. However, its effects remain unclear. This study was conducted determine effect intermittent fasting prolonged on levels malondialdehyde (MDA) as an marker liver plasma New Zealand White rabbits. Fifteen rabbits we...

Introduction: A growing number of Muslim athletes now engage in international competition. This raises the question of the advice they should be given if a major event occurs during the month of Ramadan. Methods: A narrative review has been based upon books and extensive reviews completed by the author and other investigators. Results: Practical considerations hamper assessment of the effects o...

The Islamic fast during the month of Ramadan is strictly observed worldwide by millions of Muslims. Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar and fasting during Ramadan is the religious duty of all healthy adult Muslims. A whole month of intermittent fasting, from dawn to dusk, every year is particular only to Islam and considering that Islam has over 1.5 billion followers worldwid...