Objective: To describe the clinical outcome of simple surgical excision in accessory navicular bone. Methods: This prospectively case series reviewed the results of 16 consecutive patients (17 feet) ... Read More
Objective: To determine the agreement of Doppler and gray scale sonography in the diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Methods: This Cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at Afro-Asian Institu ... Read More
Abstract Objectives: Nigella sativa has been investigated as an adjuvant and prophylactic agent for asthma. This study was planned to investigate the effect of Nigella sativa essential oil on guinea ... Read More
Abstract Background: Oral environment stabilization (OES) procedure in literature includes filling of the carious lesions & extraction of effected teeth. This study was aimed to observe the effects o ... Read More
Objectives: Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is one of the subclinical markers for detection of cerebrovascular disease. CIMT can be measured through noninvasive carotid artery Doppler ultrasonog ... Read More
Background: Quality learning environments are innovative, transformative and collaborative thus facilitating the educational processes. This study was designed to figure out the academic roles of h ... Read More
Background: The purpose of this study was to review the results of using bone chips as bone grafts in the management fractures of long bone. This autologous bone graft was harvested from the part of t ... Read More
Background: HCV is taken as worldwide load in both developed and developing countries. Its treatment depends on HCV genome, dietary factors, pathogenesis and environmental factors. Aims and Objec ... Read More
Background: Substance abuse is one of the most challenging public health problem. Recent trends indicated that it has increased dramatically in developing countries. The present study explored the f ... Read More
Introduction: Liver cirrhosis is the consequence of hepato-cellular injury that leads to both fibrosis and nodular regeneration in the liver. It is the most common cause of portal hypertension and its ... Read More
Background: It is a well-recognized clinical observation that there is bone marrow suppression in viral diseases affecting humans and also as a result of chemotherapy. Many plants and fruits are claim ... Read More
Objective: To study the effect of dried ginger on serum cholesterol and to compare the pre and post interventional serum cholesterol level in hyperlipidemic patients. Methods: It was a randomized, ... Read More
Objective: To find out clinical and radiological union, implant failure and mobility at adjacent hip joint for sub-trochanteric fracture treated with dynamic condylar screw fixation. Method: This c ... Read More
Cognitive Load theory (CLT) described by John Sweller represent an innovative and practical cognitive learning theory about how brain works when students learns new things.(1) This theory suggests tha ... Read More
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is mimicking of human cognition by computer / I.T equipment that can sense, reason, comprehend, discover meaning, generalize and learn from experience. Computer learns fro ... Read More
Objective: T o Assess the outcome of different treatment options we used in our 310 Cases of Sacro Coccygeal Pilonidal Disease in 12 Y ears. Methods: Analytical case study . ... Read More
Objectives: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients often suffer from poor sleep and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of the current study was to find out the frequenc ... Read More
In Otorhinolaryngology emergencies, foreign body in ear, nose and throat (ENT) is a common presentation. The type, site and presenting symptoms of foreign bodies differ with the age group and gender o ... Read More
Objective| To compare the effectiveness and safety profile of intrauterine balloon tamponade with uterovaginal roll gauze packing among patient of primary postpartum hemorrhage after normal vaginal de ... Read More
Background| Fasciotomy is the best treatment option of acute compartment syndrome, but it results into large wounds which are difficult to manage. Different techniques have been utilized to manage the ... Read More
Objectives| To evaluate the accuracy of Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) and Papanicolaou (Pap) smear as screening tests for cervical carcinoma and compare it with cervical biopsy as a gold st ... Read More
Background: Healthy eating is essential for individuals’ physical as well as psychological wellbeing. Women’s focus on achieving thin ideal physique and men’s aspiration for muscular body is likely to ... Read More
Background: Obesity among professional drivers is a considerable issue. The study focuses on the dietary intake pattern of the professional drivers in order to assess their general and central obesity ... Read More
Objectives: To assess thyroid hormones pattern in preeclampsia in third trimester, in our Pakistani population (Punjab). Methods| It was a Comparative cross- sectional study. Thyroid hormones; namely ... Read More
Background: Medicinal plants are used in anticancer therapies from ages. The very first time we have not only screened anticancer medicinal plants from Pakistan but also identified anticancer plant te ... Read More
Keloids are fibrous tumors developed in the process of wound healing. Keloids are found solely in human species, and not in animals. Keloid animal model has been developed by the authors. Now authors ... Read More
Objective: To evaluate effects of atypical antipsychotics on the serum lipid contents of inpatients suffering from psychosis at Psychiatry Hospital Hyderabad, Pakistan. Patients and Methods: Total 160 ... Read More
Abstract With increased use of internet in daily lives, its negative effects are also being observed on physical, psychological and social health of individuals. Objective: To determine the effect o ... Read More
OBJECTIVES: To find out the frequency of obstetric hysterectomy, its indications and associated maternal complications in a tertiary care hospital of Lahore, Pakistan. METHODOLOGY: This is a retrospec ... Read More
According to WHO statistics 2017, amongst health indicators of countries worldwide, Pakistan’s under five children mortality rate has been recorded up to 81.1 per 1000 live births, which is second hig ... Read More
It is really hard to imagine the spectrum of challenges faces by Medical Students. The lack of organized counseling and relevant policy in Medical Institutions has worsened the existing situation for ... Read More
Abstract | MD/MS/MDS program is a postgraduate clinical degree offered at several medical universities of Pakistan including King Edward Medical University. It is classified as a Level III degree by P ... Read More
Background: The number of Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) patients is increasing in Pakistan. The treatment of the disease has further psychological consequences which contribute to poor health of such pati ... Read More
Background: Urinary N-acetyl-β-D-Glucosaminidase (NAG) level, if raised shows tubular damage in type-II diabetics. Its positive correlation with albumin creatinine ratio (ACR) at microalbuminuria stag ... Read More
Background: Treatment of mandibular subcondylar fractures has been controversial over years. The treatment modalities devised for such fractures are open reduction with internal fixation and closed re ... Read More
Background: Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis is a type of tuberculosis which is caused by a strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex with resistance to at least one drug that might be isoniazid o ... Read More
Background: Post date or post term pregnancy is relatively a frequent finding in obstetrics. The incidence of post-term pregnancies are reported to in the range of 4-14% with middling value of 10.5%.1 ... Read More
Background: Phlebotomists with proper knowledge and skills are of significant importance in health care system. Improper training of phlebotomy staff can result in false patient laboratory results lea ... Read More
Background: Low back pain is a common problem related with the musculo skeletal system. Abnormal and persistent working posture is among the major causes. Objective: The objective of this study was to ... Read More
Objective: To check the effectiveness of First Rib Mobilization (FRM) in mechanical neck pain with radiculopathy for pain relief. Methods: Fifty patients with age between 21- 60 years, who fulfilled t ... Read More
Objective: To determinethe accuracy of transvaginal ultrasonographic measurement of cervical length versus Bishop Score in predicting success of induction of labor in primigravida presenting at term. ... Read More
Objective: To determine knowledge about Ramadan-specific diabetes management among Resident Doctors (RDs) working on medical floor through pre-post lecture format and to assess effectiveness of target ... Read More
Background: Leptin is a hormone produced by adipose tissue. Its level is directly associated with the total mass of fat cells in the body. Higher leptin levels are associated with decreased lung funct ... Read More
Background Objectives: Restriction in Adhesive capsulitis is known, however pattern of restriction in different groups of adhesive capsulitis is unknown and unclear. Methods: Self-administered question ... Read More
Background: Low back pain is a common problem in society and a major public health burden, responsible for substantial work disability leading towards mobility restriction, quality of life impairment ... Read More
Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of chronological age and Body Mass Index (BMI) on concentration of leptin in serum. Methods: It is a cross-sectional comparative study. One hundred an ... Read More
Abstract: Physicians in their clinical practice, allopathic or contemporary medicine, prescribe medicinal items and clinical interventions. The quality of the prescriptions can be adjudged using WHO c ... Read More
Medical professionalism is considered to be a very important component in medical education and embodies a social contract of a doctor to the community he serves. The social contract, as defined by Cr ... Read More
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and insulin resistance (IR) are linked to each other. Obesity and T2DM are states of low-grade chronic inflammation, which result in increased levels of inflammatory ma ... Read More
Most complications associated with the use of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) access site for hemodialysis can be prevented by adopting a daily self-care plan for AVF access site. Therefore, the aim of th ... Read More
Eating habits have strong relationship with nutritional status of any person. Modification of these habits in the adolescent period can prevent malnutrition resulting in prevention of many non-communi ... Read More
The assessment of disease pattern and burden in a defined population based on the symptomatology as well as the organic presentation is quite fruitful. Objectives: This study was designed to determin ... Read More
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious chronic bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). More than 95% of cases and deaths are reported in developing countries. Tuberculosis affects al ... Read More
Arterial blood gas analysis is an important test for determining acid base balance of the body. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by chronic airflow limitation which is not fully ... Read More
This study was conducted to establish the efficacy of closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPCP) in management of volar Barton’s fracture by Faisal Technique. Methods: A total of 10 cases of vo ... Read More
Obesity is a global health problem and its prevalence is increasing continuously. It is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide and is associated with decreased lung functions. Objective: This stud ... Read More
Work performance (WP) in the healthcare sector has hither to remained an underexplored area of research. Despite the fact that the implications of WP in the healthcare sector context are far more expe ... Read More
Abstract | This study was designed to determine the frequency of postpartum hemorrhage after administra- tion of per rectal misoprostol in females undergoing normal vaginal delivery. The study was co ... Read More
Function of oral cavity is to produce speech sounds for verbal communication along with performance of its primary functions. Its defects can decrease intelligibility of speech while affecting product ... Read More
Statins are the drugs that target 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGCoAR). Several studies have reported the anti-tumoral properties of statins by exhibiting anti-proliferative prope ... Read More
The primary success of educational environment heavily depends upon benefits to learners and this further facilitates the learning processing. The most commonly used tool, to measure it, is Dundee Rea ... Read More
The relationship between obesity and hypertension has long been recognized. Overweight and obesity are disorders of balance of energy affecting people of various ethnic groups, age and socio–economic ... Read More
Diabetic macular edema is one of the leading causes of visual loss in diabetic patients. However, the impact of medicinal treatment on the occurrence of macular edema remained elusive. Objectives: Thi ... Read More
Inter-hospital and intra-hospital dissemination of metallo-β-lactamase (MβL) producing strains possess significant therapeutic challenges. Objective: This study was carried out to evaluate the efficac ... Read More
Current study was designed to compare effectiveness of lecture-based and modified team-based learning in achieving cognitive skills in resident doctors. Methodology: This comparative cross sectional ... Read More
Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a set of relapsing or chronic dyspeptic symptoms in the absence of structural organic lesions. Approximately 15-20% of the general population in many developed countries s ... Read More
Women with benign breast diseases (BBD) are at a high risk of developing breast cancer. Objective: Purpose of the study was to analyze the spectrum of BBD in a tertiary care hospital of Lahore to u ... Read More
Asthma is a global public health problem of 21st century and occurs due to complex interaction between genetic, behavioral and environmental factors. There are many drugs available for asthma and magn ... Read More
The relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular diseases strongly exists as diastolic dysfunction is commonly reported in COPD patients. Objective: This study ... Read More
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common malignant tumor in children and forms a major fraction of childhood malignancies in the developed countries. Numerous chromosomal aberrations have ... Read More
Background: Establishment of individuality is the basic concept of the humanity, which formulates personal identity. Forensic medicine is basically the science of identification and during last few de ... Read More
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) can be managed by multidisciplinary team approach especially physiotherapy and rehabilitation. In this study, effectiveness of spinal manual therapy (maitland grade I and ... Read More
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease and multidrug resistant tuberculosis is an emerging global issue. Rapid detection of such type of tuberculosis is necessary for timely control of ... Read More
According to World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 10-15% of children and adolescents worldwide suffer from mental health problems.(1) The WHO also highlights that “Lack of attention to menta ... Read More
Volunteer is a term which refers to the provision of services by choice or free will of a person, organization or group of individuals with no financial gain in full awareness and appreciation (1). It ... Read More
