Vol. 17 No. 09 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

View Vol. 17 No. 09 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

Published: 2023-09-28

Editorial

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever: A Potentially Fatal Outbreak in Pakistan

Imran Karim, Muhammad Iqbal Shah, Syed Zulfiquar Ali Shah, Shagufta Laila Memon, Allah Warayo Kanhyoon,Shafaq Jabeen, Syed Jahanghir, Samar Raza

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Articles

Reconstruction of Intra-Oral Defects with Submental Artery Flap: A Comparison of pN+ and pN0 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients

Abdullah Khan, Riaz Ahmed Warraich, Sadiq Ali, Ashfaq-Ur-Rahim, Muhammad Nauman, Urooj Kirmani

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Comparative Study on the Effects of Lignocaine Nebulization with I/V Lignocaine on Stress Response to Laryngoscopy and Tracheal Intubation

Adnan Ali Baloch, Nazneen Kalim, Altaf Hassan, Vijai Kumar, Zamir Ahmad, Nida Shafqat

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Success of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) in Relation to Triple D Score

Bazgha Hassan, Shariq Bin Yousuf, Laraib Gul, Shuah Ullah, Harris Hassan Qureshi, Naveed Ahmed Mahar, Altaf Hashmi

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Short Stature as a Major Manifestation of Celiac Disease in Children 1-14 years of age at Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore

Maria Javed, Lubna Riaz, Asfand Tariq, Azka Perveen, Amna Basharat Ali, Aimen Javaid

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An Observational Study of Sexual Assault Statistics in Karachi, Pakistan

Mehreen Fatima, Ramlah Naz, Summaiyya Waseem, Farah Waseem, Raffat Rasool, Ramsha Urooj Baig

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Peripartum Neurological Injuries and its Outcomes

Muhammad Ali Jamali, Sania, Shazia, Bushra Begum Ramejo, Awais Bashir Larik, Muhammad Munawer Ali Shaikh

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A Randomized Comparative Evaluation Of Effects Of Dexmedetomidine As An Adjuvant With Bupivacainein Supraclavicular Block In Crf Patients Undergoing Basilic Vein Transposition Surgery

Nazneen Kalim, Adnan Ali Baloch, Nida Shafqat, Vijay Kumar, Zamir Ahmad, Altaf Hassan

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Prevalence of Gunshot Injuries Seen in Robbery Cases in Karachi and their Characteristic Features

Gulzar Ali, Ramlah Naz, Mehreen Fatima, Zubair Ahmed Tirmizi, Rafay Ahmed, Raheela Irshad

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Functional Constipation during Pregnancy

Salma Zaman, Saeeda Bano, Khadija Noor, Khaula Noor, Jamshid Feroze

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Frequency and Outcome of Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in patients presenting with Traumatic Brain Injury at Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi

Rubab Qadir, Kinza Fatima, Rubiya Ali, Zulqarnain, Muhammad Muizzuddin, Muhammad Mohsin Jummani, Iram Bokhari, Mohammad Hasan

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Epidermoids in the Cerebellopontine Angle Region

Waheed Alam, Haider Ali, Shakir Mahmood, Shafaat Hussain, Sohail Ahmad, Muhammad Mushtaq

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Prevalence and Clinical Implications of Electrolyte and Mineral Imbalances in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Individuals: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in Pakistan

Arshia Mehmood, Sehrish Hafeez, Muhammad Ikram Ul Haq, Muhammad Khan, Shafi Muhammad Wassan, Amna Akram

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Postoperative Pain Management and Opioid Reduction in Oncologic Breast Surgery

Ahmad Ali, Nawaz Ali Dal, Ghulam Murtaza, Khushal Khan, Shua Nasir, Lal Shehbaz

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Comparison of Point-of-Care Hemoglobin A1c testing with Central Laboratory methods for screening and monitoring Diabetes Mellitus in Resource-Constrained Settings

Tayyaba Batool, Ashfaq Ahmad, Asya, Unaiza Hameed, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Muhammad Ikram Ul Haq

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The Role of Hormonal changes in Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections among Postmenopausal Women. A Clinical Perspective Study

Sadia Bint Karim, Ghulam Mustafa, Asma Jabeen, Parveen Azam, Ibtisam Nawaz Minhas, Saba Zafar

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Pathophysiological Role of Hormonal Alterations in Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections among Postmenopausal Women: A Clinical Cross-Sectional Study

Muhammad Asif, Moizza Aziz, Sajida Imran, Rubab Ahmad, Hina Sadaf, FNU Vishal

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Altering the Surgical Approach of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Ehsan Ullah, Waqas Hussain Qureshi, Hamid Raza Laghari, Muhammad Akram, Sadaf Iqbal, Shafatullah

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Prevention of Skin Damage Using Disposable Retractors in Open Hepatobiliary Surgery

Hafiz Aamir Bashir, Waqas Hussain Qureshi, Nasir Naseem Akhtar, Muhammad Zafar, Sirajuddin, Sadaffasih, Muhammad Abid Aziz

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The Role of Antiplatelet Therapy in Obese patients undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Iftikhar Ahmad, Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Khan Malik, Umair Abrar, Atif Ahmed Khan, Afzal Qasim, Nusrum Iqbal, Afsheen Siddiqi

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Automated Quantitative Assessment of Bone Contusions and Overlying Articular Cartilage Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Aimal Sattar, Tauseef Raza, Aman Ullah Khan Kakar, Muhammad Saqib, Akkad Rafiq, Junaid Javaid, Amina Gul Shehzar Khan

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Diagnosing Gastric Perforation Caused by Accidental Ingestion of Fish Bones

Muhammad Imran Farid, Muhammad Daraz Khan, Nasir Naseem Akhtar, Ghashia Khan, Farhan Ali, Sadaf Iqbal

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The Role of Spinal Instability in Treating Unstable Infected Fractures

Shahid Husssin, Mohsin Ali Khan, Tauseef Raza, Muhammad Muneer Haider, Junaid Javaid, Akkad Rafiq, Yousaf Sulaiman Khan, Mian Iftikhar Ul Haq

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The Anatomical Basis of Muscle Tone in the Pakistani Population, Causes, Mechanisms, and Functional Significance

Wajeeha Ansar, Aneela Ahsan, Kanwal Sarwar, Irum Naz, Muhammad Faisal Khan, Muhammad Umar

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Evaluate the Efficacy of Intracameral and Sub-Conjunctival Dexamethasone in Preventing Postoperative Inflammation in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery

Syed Shujaat Ali Shah, Safeet Shahbaz Khan, Muhammad Naeem, Aleem Muhammad Mansha Chauhdary, Lt Col Ayyaz Hussain Awan, Muhammad Zia Iqbal

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Diagnostic Accuracy of MRI in Patients with Elevated PSA Levels in Predicting Prostatic Carcinoma, Keeping Histopathology as Gold Standard

Muhammad Mohsin Kamal Shah, Mushaib Muhammad Khan, Warda Sattar, Reeta Rani, Fareeha Shahid, Aburabee Ai

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The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Enhancing Bone and Cartilage Healing

Liaqat Khan, Feroz Shah, Abdul Waheed, Ahsan Ul Haq, Adil Saidullah, Aman Ulhaq

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Treatment and Associated Factors of Surgically Treated Thyroid Disease at Bolan Medical College/Complex Hospital Quetta: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study

Khushal Khan, Samina Karim, Abdul Hameed, Irfan Adil, Saleem Khan, Bilal Masood

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Effect of Intraoperative Epidural Steroids to Prevent Post-op Pain and Length of Hospital Stay in Patients undergoing Lumbar Discectomy Presenting in Department of Neurosurgery at Bolan Medical College

Abdul Hameed, Aman Ullah Khan Kakar, Khushal Khan, Attiq Ur Rehman, Irfan Adil

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Abdominal Trauma in the Emergency Department: Patterns, Evaluation, and Management Strategies

Tahir Hamid, Khushal Khan, Farhana, M Waseem Anwar, Yasmin Usman, Muhammad Ikram

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Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Outcomes of Cardiac Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. A Clinic-Based Observational Study

Muhammad Sameer Hanif, Syed Asjad Ur Rehman Omer, Gul E Nasreen, Asghar Ali Memon, Mumtaz Lakho, Muhammad Qasim

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Association between Disease Severity and Coagulation Profile in Lung Cancer Patients

Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Sidra Izhar, Muhammad Fahad Faiz

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Organ Donation and Transplantation: Public Awareness and Willingness in Karachi Pakistan

Ghazala Nasim Pasha, Saba Pario, Murad Qadir, Rafat Murad, Adeena Habib Siddiqui, Hina Gul

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Age-related Trends in Multidrug Resistance and Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase Production among Patients with Community-acquired Urinary Tract Infections

Murad Ali, Syed Qasim Shah, Amjad Ali, Sara Shamshad, Humaira Zakir, Hamidullah

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Accuracy of Cardiotocography in Diagnosing Fetal Distress

Mehwish Zafar, Saira Jamshed, Sara Yaseen, Ayesha Khalid, Mehmooda Memon

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Subcuticular Suturing Versus Vertical Mattress Suture Technique after Open Appendectomy

Haider Ali, Suliman Shah, Tayyeb Ullah, Sidra Jabeen, Muhammad Marwan, Khalid Habib

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Granuloma Following Tracheostomy Closure: An Overlooked Cause of Chronic Cough

Athar Adnan Uppal, Huma Aslam, Azhar Farooq, Salman Ahmed Niaz Mangrio, Muhammad Zia, Hafiz Muhammad Waseem Yaseen, Muhammad Irfan Khan

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Long-term Growth Hormone Associated with High Risk of Acute Kidney Damage

Ahmed Jamal Chaudhary, Wasil Khan, Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chachar, Waqif Shehzad, Muhammad Khan Malik, Salman Khan

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Evaluation of 3mm Vs 4mm Excision Margins in Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Multidisciplinary Study Integrating Surgical, Aesthetic and Biochemical Outcome

Sarah Zaka, Sajida Naseem, Kashif Ali, Ijaz Hussain Shah, Tariq Hussain Musadaq Asrar

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The Occurrence, Causes, and Prognosis of Dysphonia and Repeated Injury to the Laryngeal Nerve after Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery

Badal Khan, Shafaat Hussain, Luqman Asghar, Nasrul Huda, Tauseef Raza, Ahmed Waqas, Mian Iftikhar Ul Haq

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Risk Factors for Major Pregnancy Complications in Female Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Sadaf Ijaz, Nosheen, Khalid Ali, Noreen Maqbool Bokhari, Riffat Tanvir

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The Effect of Acidic Beverages on Hardness of Two Different Composite Filling Materials

Ashar Hussain, Aisha Mehboob, Areeba Laghari, Mowaffaq Abdullmomen Al Absi, Hafiz Mahmood Azam, Muhammad Siddique Qazi

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Comparative Evaluation of Incision and Drainage Versus Percutaneous Aspiration in the Management of Breast Abscesses

Farwa Zohaib, Huma Aslam, Jawad Ahmed, Irshad Ahmad, Tanvir Ahmad Bhatti, Sabtain Ali

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A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Basal Cell Carcinoma Recurrence after Single-Stage Excision and Reconstruction in a Balochistani Population

Kamal Uddin Khan, Farzana Abdullah, Hifza Bashir

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A Comparative Assessment of Outcomes of Skin Only Versus Deep Plane Brow Lift

Kamal Uddin Khan, Farzana Abdullah

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Prevalence and Pattern of Ocular Symptoms in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

Anwar. Ul Haq, Rehan Moinuddin Shaikh, Muhammad Rizwan, Aimal Khan, Chaudhry Muhammad Tariq Munawar, Mohammad Aamir Khan

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Surgical Wound Healing Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes and Hypertension. A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Razwan Ashraf, Faiza Hameed, Qamber Ali Laghari, Sheema Memon, Muhammad Shahid Farooq, Muhammad Iqbal

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Intestinal Obstruction: Etiology and Complications in Patients Undergoing Surgery

Shah Hussain, Muhammad Ayaz, Hammad Zamir, Haider Ali, Shabab Hussain

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The Effect of Perioperative Forced Air Warming Blanket on Older Adult Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery with General Anesthesia

Faisal Toheed, Abdul Bary, Neelam Noreen, Mobasher Ahmad Saeed, Muhammad Iqbal, Sajjad Rasool Chaudhary

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Evaluating the Surgical Outcomes of Free Flap Repair in Patients with Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

Fahim Ullah, Irfan Ishaq, Asadullah Awan, Masroor Ahmad Baloch, Majid Hussain, Athar Adnan Uppal

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Children Under 5 Years in Urban vs. Rural Settings

Amna Minhas, Umm E Habiba, Sadia Malik, Waleed Yousaf

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Early and Late Complications Following Surgical Intervention for Degenerative Spondylosis

Muhammad Zahid Khan, Abdul Satar, Samir Khan Kabir, Arif Khan

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Clinical Profile, Biochemical Alterations, and Therapeutic Outcomes of Jaundice in Pregnant Women. A Clinical Study

Muhammad Kaleem, Hanana Hameed, Muhammad Naveed Najeeb, Sajjad Ul Hasan, Aaisha Qadir5, Maha Sajjad

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Evaluating Surgical Outcomes in Vulnerable Populations Infection Risk Following Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Patients with Developmental Disabilities

Syeda Arzoo Azeem, Wajida Jawed, Nadia Chughtai, Faizah Hassan, Syed Ashar, Syed Fahad Ahmed

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Association between Oxidative Stress Biomarkers, Tumor Aggressiveness, and Hematological Abnormalities in Ovarian Cancer Patients: A Hospital-Based Study

Syeda Shaista Waheed, Hanana Hameed, Sajjad Ul Hasan, Muhammad Tariq Hamayun Khan, Sajida Imran, Faiza Nisar

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Prevalence of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia among Women with Chronic Gynecological Infections: A Clinical and Hematological Study

Syeda Shaista Waheed, Hanana Hameed, Haafizah Azka Iqbal, Muhammad Tariq Hamayun Khan, Abdul Karim Soomro

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Bacterial Profile, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern and Associated Risk Factors of Urinary Tract Infection among Pregnant Women

Saelah Amin, Romaisa Anser, Hidayatullah Memon, Hina Faisal, Samina Tarique, Mehvesh Rehan, Seemab Zafar

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Biochemical and Anatomical Predictors of Endometrial Receptivity in IVF Patients with Haematological Disorders

Mahvish Javed, Muhammad Razaq, Syed Mohammad Tahir Shah, Chaman Ara, Nusrat Fozia Pathan, Khalid Shehzad

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Comparative Outcomes of On-lay Mesh and Sub-lay Mesh Techniques in Ventral Hernia Repair: A Prospective Study of 140 Patients

Saira Mahmood, Attaullah Mahar, Sunil Dut Suchdev, Shamaila Ayub, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asma Bibi

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Biochemical and Physiological Insights into Adipokine-Mediated Insulin Resistance and Its Association with Atherosclerotic Progression in Prediabetic Patients

Nishat Afroz, Humera Khan, Kahkashan Perveen, Sumaira Deen Muhammad, Mumtaz Lakho, Azhar Ijaz

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To Find the Effect of Microsurgical Varicocelectomy on Sperm Motility in Infertile Men

Mir Abid Jan, Irshad Khan, Muhammad Shahid Bhatti, Shahjehan, Khadija Saleem, Khalil Ur Rehman

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Impact of Metabolic Syndrome Components on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness as a Marker of Subclinical Atherosclerosis

Aamir Siddique, Shaoib Ahmed Zia, Muhammad Zahid Ali Raza, Tayyab Mohyuddin, Arslan Aslam Chahudhary, Faiza Altaf

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Posterior Urethral Valve Patients' Presentation with and without Deranged Renal Function

Irshad Khan, Sami Ul Haq

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Co-Relation between Impacted Teeth and Odontogenic Cysts: Implication for Orthodontic Diagnosis

Faiza Rana, Abid Hussain Kanju, Taimur Khan, Usman Yousaf, Munawar Manzoor Ali, Saba Sikandar

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Impact of Levothyroxine Therapy on Pregnancy Outcomes in Anti-TPO Positive Women with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Prospective Multi Centers Study

Khalid Usman, Rab Nawaz Khan, Sahibzada Imtiaz Ahmad, Saleh Ahmad, Kifayat Ali, Tahir Ghafar

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Combined Intravenous and Oral Calcimimetic Therapy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Hemodialysis Patients Ineligible or Unwilling to Undergo Parathyroidectomy

Affan Tahir Bhatti, Khurram Danial, Allah Bux Mushtaq, Samiullah, Momin Khan, Muhammad Basharat Khan

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Hearing Improvement after Grommet Insertion Amongst Patients of Secretory Otitis Media

Abdul Manan Khan, Aria Masoom

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Frequency of Polycythemia in Patients with Stroke

Kamran Ahmad, Hafiz Rahman, Junaid Raqib, Sultana Shaheen, Mohammad Imran Younus

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K-Wiring Versus Plating: A Comparative Study on the Outcomes in Distal Radius Fractures

Mohammed Akhtar Khan, Basharat Ali, Mohammad Yusuf, Bilal Khursheed, Mohammad Omar Farooq, Niaz Muhammad

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Correlation Between Serum Ferritin Levels and Hematological Parameters in Iron Deficiency Anemia. A Clinical Study

Nabeela Yasmeen, Khawar Younas, Bakhtawar Farooq, Umair Khan Sherwani, Ubaid Ullah Ansari, Ejaz Hussain Sahu

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Role of CT Scan Findings in Predicting Neurosurgical Intervention in Head Injury Patients

Gohar Ali, Muhammad Nawaz Khan, Syed Nasir Shah, Naeem Ul Haq, Akram Ullah

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Stress Anxiety and Sexual Dysfunction in Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment

Muhammad Muslim Khan, Fatima, Naila, Izaz Jamal, Ijaz Gul, Pirzada Muneeb

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Role of Tear Film Inflammatory Biomarkers in the Diagnosis and Severity Grading of Allergic Conjunctivitis

Shafqat Ali Shah, Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Tariq

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Abdominal Surgical Emergencies in the Puerperium: A Descriptive Study

Bushra Nabi, Asif Mehmood

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Surgical Precision in Thyroid Management: Advancements in Techniques and Postoperative Care

Johar Iqbal, Fazal Rehman, Saeed Khan, Muhammad Arif, Allah Noor

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Nutritional Status and Related Factors of Children Attending Pediatric Outpatient Department at A Tertiary Care Hospital in Sindh, Pakistan

Dr. Laila Pirzado, Dr. Sadaruddin Arijo, Dr. Neelum Dileep, Dr. Suman Rashdi, Dr. Mehwish Asghar, Prof. Dr. Ali Akbar Siyal

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Correlation between Placental Thickness on Mid-trimester Ultrasound and Fetal Growth Restriction

Irum Batool Hashmi, Anila Mujadid, Shazia Aftab, Sajida Imran, Ata Ur Rehman, Ayesha Khalid

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Impact of Community-Based Medical Student Engagement on Polio Immunization Uptake in Underserved Populations: A Cross-Sectional Study

Saher Sultan, Zubair Ahmed, Jai Dev Maheshwari, Aftab Hussain Abro, Renad Al Mefleh, Majid Hafeez Qadri

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Evaluation of Neurological Remodeling by Moringa Olivera (MO) Extract in PC12 Cell Lines, and Awareness among the Community on the Utilization of MO for Chronic Diseases

Jaiperkash, Ata Ur Rehman, Kiran Khan, Ali Nawaz Bijaarani, Badar Jahan, Syed Zaryab Ahmed

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Association of Drinking Water Contamination and Pre-hospital Pharmacological Intervention with Hep E Outbreaks in Children under 12 Years in District East Karachi; A Case Control Study

Saima Manzoor, Geeta Moolchandani, Kiran Khan, Aisha Anis, Muhammad Aitmaud Uddolah Khan, Aftab Hussain Abro

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Role of Systemic Inflammation in Linking Psoriasis with Pulmonary Function Decline A Case-Control Study

Nighat Fatima, Kashif Sardar, Saba Amin, Sufyan Saleem Safdar, Bakhtawar Farooq, Zahid Habib Qureshi

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Antibiotic Use for Children Among Mothers Living in Islamabad

Muhammad Huzaifa Mazhar, Muhammad Bilal Zafar, Muhammad Umair Javed, Zoha Khalid, Zille Huma Mustehsan, Iffat Noreen, Areeba Nawaz, Musfira Anwar

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Cutaneous and Neurological Manifestations as Predictors of Progressive Fibrosing Phenotype in CTD-ILD

Kashif Sardar, Ubaid Ullah Ansari, Shoaib Saleem Khan, Nighat Fatima, Zahid Habib Qureshi, Bakhtawar Farooq

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Building Sustainable Kidney Transplant Programs in Developing Countries: Current Challenges and Future Directions

Sami-Ur-Rahman, Ubaid Ur Rahman, Sajid Malik, Arshad Mahmood, Saifullah, Muhammad Mubbashar Nazar

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Correlation Between Diabetic Retinopathy Severity and HbA1c Levels

Muhammad Abbas, Ajmal Khan, Mujahid Iqbal, Mushtaq Muhammad

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression and Anxiety Among Pregnant Women Attending Tertiary Care Hospitals: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study

Javeria Saleem, Mehwish Syed, Afra Amaan

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Case Report

Clinical and Molecular Characteristics of A Novel Homozygous DNAJC3 Gene Variant in a Saudi family

Hussein Algahtani, Bader Shirah, Muhammad Imran Naseer
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