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abstract：OBJECTIVE:To observe the fetomaternal morbidity and mortality with induction of labour in pregnant women with gestational hypertension. METHODS:The subjected study population included was 138 pregnant women with gestational hypertension. These pregnant women were between 34-40 weeks of gestational period in whom labou...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Khaskheli MN,Baloch S,Sheeba A,Baloch S,Khan F

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The retrosternal goiter (RSG), which can be defined by different classification and its incidence between 2% and 26% of all thyroidectomized patients, is a thyroid gland disease. Our aim was to classify RSG cases with a couple of different ways, which we have detected in computed tomography (CT) imaging of t...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Perincek G,Avci S,Celtikci P

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical presentation, diagnostic investigations and laboratory workup done in admitted children with cystic fibrosis at Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi, Pakistan. METHODS:This is athree years retrospective study from January 2013 to December 2015 conducted at The Aga Khan University Ho...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Aziz DA,Billoo AG,Qureshi A,Khalid M,Kirmani S

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To evaluate the association of miR-196a rs11614913 C/T genetic variation and its target gene annexin A1 mRNA expression with breast cancer risk in Pakistani female ethnicities. Methods:This case control study, conducted from March 2017 to November 2018 included 295 breast cancer patients, 295 controls of thr...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Rahim A,Afzal M,Naveed AK

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To assess the value of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for treating great saphenous vein (GSV) incompetence. Methods:We reviewed the overall results of EVLA procedures performed on 554 patients in our clinic between March 2011 and December 2015. Evaluations were made concerning the situations of the great s...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Gulek B,Arslan M,Sozutok S

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Physiological Sciences are: 1) to describe the new ways in which anatomy, biochemistry and physiology on one hand, and microbiology, pathology and pharmacology on other hand meet their functional requirements through multidisciplinary integrated concepts; 2) to elucida...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ahmad HR,Arain FM,Khan NA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synchronous cancers are defined as malignant tumors that occur simultaneously. Each tumor must be primary which eliminate the possibility of being metastatic lesion of the other. If three separate organs are involved, that is so-called triple synchronous malignancy with very low morbidity. We report a case of a 33 yea...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Guoliang S,Dongsheng H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of dental caries, and associated social risk factors among preschool children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. METHODS:The study consisted of a random sample of 3 to 5 years- old preschool children who were examined in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 388 children (184 boys and 204 girls) were exam...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Al-Meedani LA,Al-Dlaigan YH

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doing a PhD (doctor of philosophy) for the sake of contribution to knowledge should give the student an immense enthusiasm through the PhD period. It is the time in one's life that one spends to "hit the nail on the head" in a specific area and topic of interest. A PhD consists mostly of hard work and tenacity; howeve...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Skaik Y

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) has an imperative place amongst nosocomial infections leading to increase morbidity and mortality rates. The present study aimed to determine risk factors for acquisition of ventilator- associated pneumonia in an intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS:A nested case-control s...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Lahoorpour F,Delpisheh A,Afkhamzadeh A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To determine the cases of Noninvasive Follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary like nuclear features (NIFTP) in Pakistani population retrospectively. Another objective was to determine their clinical and radiological outcomes with respect to local and systemic disease recurrence, reconfirming the benign cou...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Jabeen S,Fatima S,Sheikh A,Islam N

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pakistan is experiencing a "double burden'' of disease. Under-development is associated with illnesses like infections and nutritional deficiency, and is accompanied with diseases linked with development, such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease. In Pakistan, renal and genitourinary diseases a...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Imtiaz S,Alam A,Salman B

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of graded models on the biomechanical behavior of a bone-implant system under osteoporotic conditions. Methodology : A finite element model (FEM) of the jawbone segments with a titanium implant is used. Two types of models (a graded model and a non-graded model) are established. The...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Li Y,Shuang Liu Z,Ming Bai X,Zhang B

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in obstructive jaundice taking MRCP as gold standard. Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted at Dow Institute of Radiology (DIR), Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi from 2nd May 2018 till 2nd November 2018. Both male and female patien...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Hanif H,Khan SA,Muneer S,Adil SO

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective was to determine the job satisfaction and burnout levels of primary care health workers in Malatya in Turkey. METHODS:The sample of the study included 186 physicians, 126 midwives and 106 nurses working in primary health care. The Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale and the Maslach Burnout Scale w...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Cagan O,Gunay O

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the detection rate accuracy of Double-balloon Enteroscopy (DBE) after Capsule Endoscopy (CE) in patients with suspected small bowel diseases. METHODOLOGY:From January 2009 to March 2012, sixty-two patients with obscure small bowel diseases who underwent CE followed by DB...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Tian Min C,Li Hua X,Ying Lin J,Yan Mei Y,Fei L,Jun Bo Q

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:To study the correlations among helicobacter pylori infection, gastrin and colorectal cancer in patients aged over 50 years old. Methods:In this study, the patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer treated in the department of digestion of our hospital together with the healthy subjects undergoing colonosco...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Luan C,Liu Z,Li Y,Dong T

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the prevalence of obesity and hypertension among University students' and their knowledge and attitude towards risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Jeddah,: Saudi Arabia. METHODS:A total of 610 male students were selected for present cross sectional study and their blood pressure (...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Baig M,Gazzaz ZJ,Gari MA,Al-Attallah HG,Al-Jedaani KS,Mesawa AT,Al-Hazmi AA

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The study examines the level and source of perceived social support in pregnant adolescents and the factors related to their perception of social support. Methods:This descriptive study was conducted with the voluntary participation of 127 adolescent pregnant females who visited the Gynecology and Pediatric ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Yurdakul M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Objective:Dengue infection has evolved into an epidemic during last few years in Pakistan and has been associated with poor outcomes. Literature with respect to mortality risk factors in Dengue infection is not sufficient. This compelled us to conduct this study to find out major contributory factors to ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Iqtadar S,Akbar N,Mehmood M,Abaidullah S

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to evaluate the association between infertility etiology in ICSI pregnancies and preeclampsia; besides, we aimed to discuss the effect of the paternal factor in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. HYPOTHESIS:We hypothesized that preeclampsia is more common in ICSI pregnancies with male factor. It is k...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ulkumen B,Silfeler D,Sofuoglu K,Silfeler I,Dayicioglu V

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the knowledge, misconceptions and motivations towards blood donation among university students in KSA. METHODS:This cross sectional study was carried out at the King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh campus, Jeddah, KSA. A total of 326 adult males were interviewed and each individual completed a ques...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Baig M,Habib H,H Haji A,T Alsharief F,M Noor A,G Makki R

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the role of serum procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in predicting spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis. METHODS:A total of 88 patients with advanced liver cirrhosis were enrolled for this study, which included 40 cases with SBP and 48 c...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Wu H,Chen L,Sun Y,Meng C,Hou W

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To determine the quality of life of students of a private medical college in Karachi in Pakistan. Methods:This cross sectional study was conducted among 217 medical students of Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry, Karachi from June 2017 to March 2018. Students were selected by a stratified sampling met...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Aziz Y,Khan AY,Shahid I,Khan MA,Aisha

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To investigate the relationship between myocardial enzymes, liver function and metabolic acidosis in children with rotavirus infection diarrhea. Methods:The data of 70 children with infectious diarrhea treated in Baoding Children's Hospital, China, from October 2017 to April 2018 were retrospectively studied...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Zuo NY,Zhang YD,Dong QW,Han LP

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The aim of present study was to investigate the effect of fasting during Ramadan on plasma adiponectin and TNF-α levels. Methods:This is a cross sectional study, conducted at Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology (FUUAST), Karachi, comprising a total of 55 (50%) females and 55 (50%) males wh...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Mushtaq R,Akram A,Mushtaq R,Khwaja S,Ahmed S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to highlight cardiovascular risk factors among retired attendees attending a primary care clinic, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. METHODS:A cross sectional study was conducted from Januaryto February 2013 at Primary Care Clinics of King Khalid University Hospital and College of Medicine, King...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Al Turki YA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the frequency of color vision deficiency among Pakistani adults presenting for pre-employment health screening in a tertiary care hospital. METHODS:The cross-sectional study was carried out at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and the data was collected for color vision deficiency, age, ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Chhipa SA,Hashmi FK,Ali S,Kamal M,Ahmad K

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of two medical insurers' policies on the hospitalization of people with schizophrenia and the economic burden they faced during a period of rapid health services reform in China. METHODOLOGY:A comparative analysis was made of Urban Employee-Basic Medical Insurance (UE-BMI) and Urban Re...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Feng Y,Xiong X,Xue Q,Yao L,Luo F,Xiang L

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Serum Vitamin-D plays pivotal role in inflammatory and infectious diseases; among them liver infections are more distinct. This study was aimed to determine Vitamin-D status in HCV-infected patients and healthy controls in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Methods:We performed randomized cross-sectional study of 74 indi...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Falak S,Aftab L,Saeed M,Islam A

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00