by Mehzabeen Hakim | Dec 31, 2022
Introduction Nutrition has an integral role in preserving health and the importance of diet has consistently assumed a notable standing in traditional Islamic medicine. As gathered in the Hadith, the Prophet Muhammad once stated that “Allah did not create a...
by Dr Mehvish Jamal, Dr Umair Akbani,Dr Habib Akbani | Dec 31, 2022
Abstract BACKGROUND: Technological advancements in healthcare have resulted in improvements in hospital workflow, more accurate disease prediction and shaped patient engagement, personalising patient experiences. At the forefront of these advances is Artificial...
by Zohaib Khawaja, Umar Shafiq, Mohammed Y Khanji, Bismah Ali | Dec 31, 2022
Studies have shown that community initiatives such as Restart a Heart and British Islamic Medical Association’s (BIMA) Lifesavers program help teach effective CPR to the public. CPR mannequins and simulation models are traditionally used however incur a significant...
by Zohaib Khawaja, Akif Amin, Bismah Ali | Dec 31, 2022
Inherent reference is given to focusing on and maintaining good mental health in Islam however, Muslim communities appear to continue to underutilise mental health services. Muslims have been reported to experience a range of barriers preventing them from accessing...
by Abdullah Mukit, Mahbuba Hussain, NafisaZilani, Nusrat Kamal, Yusuf Cheema, Salman Waqar | Dec 31, 2022
Background Faith-based organisations are considered part of an area’s voluntary and community sector (VCS). There is a developing role for these organisations to improve access to healthcare services, understand the wider social determinants of health and...
