Hypothyroidism may present with various systemic manifestations including hypothyroid myopathy as a recognized feature. It is characterized by muscle weakness, pain, stiffness, and cramps along with ... Read More
BACKGROUND: A large number of children suffering from pneumonia fail to reach health facilities well in time because their mothers fail to recognize seriousness of their illness. Early recognition of ... Read More
OBJECTIVES: To detect the frequency of different types of urinary stone, and location in urinary tract in patients admitted at Liaquat University Hospital Jamshoro. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This descri ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine risk factors and maternal complications in cases of abruptio placentae. STUDY DESIGN: It was an observational and descriptive study. SETTING: ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the factors related with recurrence of nasal polyps in patients operated by traditional sinus surgery (nasal polypectomy, ethmoidectomy). METHODS: A prospective study was exec ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To highlight different etiologies of epistaxis and their management at the setup of a tertiary care level hospital of urban Sindh. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive Study. SETTING: Department of ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to know the effects of steroids and antivirals in the management of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss. METHODS: In this prospective study, 42 pa ... Read More
INTRODUCTION: Ingrown toe nails are one of the common and painful condition of foot. The most common presentation is distal lateral ingrowing. When the conservative treatment fails, problem is recur ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate in- vitro antibacterial activity of methanol extract of Brassica Oleracae study against selected bacterias. DESIGN: The study was conducted in the Department of Pharmacology, ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To find out the correlation between Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria and H.pylori infection and to observe the effect of Eradication therapy. STUDY DESIGN: Observational study. MATERIALS AND ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To identify commonest SAAG “serum-ascites albumin gradient” value in patients with cirrhotic disease having esophageal varices and to discover values of serum ascites and serum albumin. ... Read More
Hepatitis C is a major public health problem globally. It is one of the commonest cause of chronic liver disease in Pakistan. The prevalent genotype is “3” in our country. The standard of care treat ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: Malaria is a major health problem in South Asia. It can be associated with many complications. Thrombocytopenia is the most common hematological complication of malaria. Our aim was to as ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To compare the change in pre existing corneal astigmatism after closing superonasal incisions by single 10/0 suture and by simple hydration at the time of cataract surgery with phacoemulsi ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To determine & isolate causative organisms in the bacterial keratitis and their sensitivity and resistance to different antibacterial agents. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was a prospective o ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to see the frequency of anxiety, depression and stress in patients with dyspeptic symptoms referred for endoscopy. DESIGN: Cross sectional study. SETTING: Department ... Read More
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) to raise standard has recently revised the criteria for promotion in teaching sector in various fields, including medicine. Similar standardization has also bee ... Read More
Chondroid lipoma, is an uncommon benign breast neoplasm. We report a case of Chondroid lipoma in a 57 years old lady presenting with 01 year history of breast lump. ... Read More
Pheochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumour with a highly variable clinical presentation. It may present with unusual presentation and these tend to mislead the physician into a delayed diagnosi ... Read More
A case of giant vaginal stone secondary to vesicovaginal fistulae is presented. Vagina is a rare site for urinary stone formation. Vaginal stones are thought to be formed due to deposition of urinar ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To observe the results of chondrodiastasis / physeal distraction in the management of pseudarthrosis of tibia by Ilizarov ring fixator. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Nine patients, seven males and ... Read More
BACKGROUND: The world is facing economical crises and it has particularly affected third world countries. Therefore we must review the controversial health related procedures to save the cost and ti ... Read More
OBJECTIVES: To investigate risk factors in severe protein energy malnutrition and their significance for outcome in children from 2 months to 5 years of age. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive. PLACE AND DUR ... Read More
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study are to collect demographic data of survivors for assessing the related common disease, to identify steps in implementation of essential preventive and curativ ... Read More
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the outcome of Bracka’s procedure in patients with penile hypospadias. MATERIAL AND METHODS: All the patients from urology, plastic surgery and Pediatric Surgery Departments ... Read More
OBJECT: to find out frequency of various acute complications during haemodialysis. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective study. PLACE & DURATION: The haemodialysis unit of Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad, o ... Read More
OBJECT: To find out the frequency of H.pylori infection in patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted at surgical unit-I Liaquat University Hospital and ... Read More
OBJECT: Two easy methods for the diagnosis of h pylori i.e: Serum Anti H Pylori Antibodies & Stool Antigen. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Hundred serum and stool samples collected from the department of su ... Read More
OBJECTIVES: To find out feasibility, acceptability and Patient satisfaction with vaginal hysterectomy performed as 24 hour hospital stay case. Study settings:- This study was carried out at Gynae Obs ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficiency of probing in partial nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLD) in adults. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: Department of Ophthalmology ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of Nepafenac 0.1% eye drops in maintaining mydriasis during phacoemulsification cataract surgery. METHODS: Patients of 40 – 65 years of age undergoing phacoemuls ... Read More
AIM: To find out the effect of heparin on the incidence of posterior capsular opacification after cataract surgery in children. STUDY DESIGN: Quasi Experimental Design. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: ... Read More
Modern day medicine has improved life expectancy and health of populations in general.1 This is a matter of great satisfaction, for those involved in this great achievement of the last century. T ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To find out the results of day case surgery at secondary health care hospital in terms of early complications, cost of surgery, hospital stay and patients compliance. DESIGN AND DURATION: ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To find out the frequency of carcinoma of gall bladder in the cholecystectomy specimen sent for histopathology. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: Department of surgery, Liaquat Unive ... Read More
OBJECTIVES: To observe and compare gross and histological changes of the placenta of nondiabetic and diabetic mothers. And observe possible changes in the fetal weight of diabetic and non diabetic mo ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To determine frequency and risk factors for Cervical intra epithelial neoplasia (CIN) in patients screened with cervical cytology in gynecology outpatient department (OPD) of tertiary care ... Read More
OBJECTIVES: To document Socio cultural and demographic profile of desert women and to document their reproductive , gynecological , general health problems and mode of transportation and utilization ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To determine the clinical features, diagnosis and complications of total laryngectomy at a tertiary care hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This descriptive prospective study was conducted at ... Read More
BACKGROUND: De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a stenosing tenosynovitis of the first dorsal compartment of the wrist. The diagnosis is made by history and physical examination. Finkelstein’s test is pos ... Read More
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study are to analyze the pattern; symptoms and pathology associated with impacted mandibular third molar teeth. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This descriptive case series ... Read More
OBJECTIVES: To determine Patient’s presentation with mandibular fractures at Liaquat Medical University Hospital, Hyderabad METHODS: This descriptive study was carried out in the Department of Oral ... Read More
OBJECTIVE OF STUDY: To detect retinal signs in patients with primary hypertension. DESIGN OF STUDY: Hospital based prospective study. PLACE OF STUDY: Department of Medicine Unit II, Chandka Medical ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To determine the cutaneous manifestations of hepatitis “C” virus infection at tertiary care hospital. METHODOLOGY: This descriptive study was performed in Department of medicine, Khyber T ... Read More
OBJECTIVE: To determine the in-hospital outcome of Native Valve Endocarditis patients and associated complications. STUDY DESIGN, PLACE AND DURATION: Hospital based prospective study, Department of ... Read More
INTRODUCTION: Pityriasis versicolor is seen frequently in patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. OBJECTIVE: The study was aimed to determine frequency of Pityriasis versicolor in patients wi ... Read More
In Pakistan more people die of liver disease due to chronic hepatitis every day than terrorism in a year. Pakistan carries one of the world’s highest burden of end stage liver disease and mortality ... Read More
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