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Aqsa Shaikh
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Blogger, The Times of India
Delhi, Ma‘īn, São Tomé and Príncipe
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Biography
Dr. Aqsa Shaikh (She/Her) is an out and proud trans woman. She is one of India’s First Transgender Doctors. She is an Associate professor of Community Medicine, and Nodal Officer for Covid Vaccination Centre, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi. Aqsa is an academician and researcher. She is part of the iHEAR initiative at Sangath India, which undertakes research and project implementation to include the Transgender and Disability community in the healthcare sector. She is also part of Communi-T initiative which looks at the empowerment of Transgender persons. Founder Director of Human Solidarity Foundation, Aqsa is a vocal advocate for rights-based Gender Justice for Transgender persons, Persons with Disability, and Persons with Mental Illnesses. Aqsa has been the recipient of Youth ki Awaaz for Mental Health. She speaks, writes, and advocates for Trans Rights in India and Globally. Aqsa successfully petitioned the Delhi Commission for the protection of child rights to pass orders on banning unnecessary sex normalizing surgeries on intersex children. She also serves as Section Editor of PLOS Global Public Health. Born and brought up in Mumbai, she completed her education at Seth GS Medical College. She is a Proud Transgender Woman and works on LGBTQIA+ rights, Rights of Persons with Disability, and Mental Health. She is interested in Medical Ethics, Humanities, and Medical Education Technology.
Women’s Rights, Sexual Health, Mental health, Public Health, Transgender Health, Politics, LGBTQIA+, Muslim Society, Medical Sciences, Transgender Rights, Islam, Medical Education, Disability
Content
Impact of probiotic supplements on behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomised controlled trial
By Himani Khanna, Aqsa Shaikh, Rajiv Chhabra, Sushovan Roy| The BMJ Verified Probiotics have shown improvements in gastrointestinal (GI) and behavioural symptoms of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by improving gut health and microbiota balance. In India, where the prevalence of ASD is high, clinical evidence of the effectiveness of probiotics in treating behavioural and GI symptoms is limited. The findings of this study indicate that probiotic supplementation can complement conventional ASD therapies.
By Aqsa Shaikh| The Indian Express Verified A primary agenda of the Trump administration is the erosion of transgender rights. Soon after taking office, the US president issued an executive order declaring that the federal government would recognise only two sexes — male and female — as unchangeable, impacting federal IDs like passports.
Company Info
The Times of India
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
'+91 12445 18550