The role of the poultry industry on kidney and genitourinary health in Pakistan.

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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Each year millions of Muslims perform pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It is particularly stressful during the peak five days, when all rituals have to be performed at specific periods of time at different sites. Poor diabetes control in people with diabetes predisposes to morbidity and incr...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Hasan G,Moabber H,Alyamani A,Sayeed A,Altatar F

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Hyperlipidemia and dyslipidemia are very common conditions among patients with Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and associated with increased risk of coronary heart diseases. Physical activity and exercises along with medical management and dietary plan are common strategies to use for the manag...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Shakil-Ur-Rehman S,Karimi H,Gillani SA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A Cross Sectional population based serological studies was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors for syphilis women with recurrent miscarriages. METHODS:Patient's 5ml whole blood was collected through venepuncture technique. Data were collected by all women answered a questionnair...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Hussain Laghari A,Sultana V,Hussain Samoo A,Makhija P,Ara J,Hira

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To explore the effectiveness of multidisciplinary comprehensive respiratory rehabilitation in combination with non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in the treatment of elderly patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods:Eighty-eight elderly patients with severe CO...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Cui L,Liu H,Sun L

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The study was performed to investigate the association of hypertension in pregnancy with prostasin gene polymorphism in Pakistani females. Methods:This case-control study was performed at University of Karachi, Pakistan from April 2018 to May 2019. A total of 160 females, including 90 hypertensives and 70 he...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ejaz S,Ali A,Riffat S,Mahmood A,Azim K

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Objectives : The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of otomycosis, the clinical presentation, predisposing factors and treatment outcomes. METHODS:This observational study was conducted at ENT department of Combined Military Hospital Attock, from October, 2010 to September, 2012. Convenient sa...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Anwar K,Gohar MS

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine a reference range of renal artery measurements by using Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) angiography and to find association of renal artery measurements with side of artery, gender and age. METHOD:Two hundred and fifty study participants without renal artery disease who werepresented to...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Mohiuddin M,Manzoor A,Ali M,Hassan N

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of intercostal nerve protection by intercostal muscle (ICM) flap in post-thoracotomy pain improvement compared to intracostal suturing. METHODS:In a randomized controlled trial, ninety-four patients undergoing posterolateral thoracotomy surgery were divided into two subgroups. Intracos...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Montazer M,Hashemzade S,Gargari RM,Ramouz A,Sanaie S,Rasihashemi SZ

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Objective : Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is considered to be a serious life threatening issue for almost two decades. The objective of this study was to evaluate the over production of lipid peroxidation (LPO) byproducts and disturbances in antioxidant defense system in the pathogenesis of oral cancer. Methods ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Rasool M,Khan SR,Malik A,Khan KM,Zahid S,Manan A,Qazi MH,Naseer MI

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:In this study we aimed to investigate the long-term clinical and radiological results, revision rates and causes, and the rate of implant survival in total hip arthroplasty performed using CLS® expansion cup and Spotorno® cementless femoral stem. Methods:Clinical results of total hip arthroplasty performed o...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Carkci E,Polat AE,Ozturkmen Y,Tuzuner T

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Colon cancer patients presented with obstruction were known to have worse postoperative morbidity and mortality rates, but conflicting data has been reported in recent years. We aimed to investigate postoperative complication rates, and short and long-term oncological outcomes in patients with colon cancer tr...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Sucullu I,Ozdemir Y,Cuhadar M,Balta AZ,Yucel E,Filiz AI,Gulec B

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The prevalence of blindness and low vision among adults aged ≥50 years in southern Jiangsu Province were surveyed and estimated. METHODS:Cluster sampling was employed from January to September 2010 to randomly select 6,722 individuals aged ≥50 years in 28 clusters from southern Jiangsu Province. The survey w...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Yao Y,Shao J,Sun W,Zhu J,Hong Fu D,Guan H,Liu Q

更新日期：2013-09-01 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:Zinc is a vital trace element and its deficiency in cirrhosis might potentiate the development of hepatic encephalopathy. The objective of this study was to assess the zinc levels in serum of patients having viral cirrhosis and compare it with normal healthy controls. Methods:This study was conducted in Depa...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Kamani L,Shaikh H

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the efficacy of bisphosphonates for preventing recurrent hip fracture and reducing the mortality of elderly patient with hip fracture. METHODS:The databases of Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane Library were searched. All randomized or prospective matched controlled t...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Peng J,Liu Y,Chen L,Peng K,Xu Z,Zhang D,Xiang Z

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To determine the frequency of Allergic Fungal Rhino-sinusitis (AFRS) in Chronic Rhino-sinusitis (CRS) patients and the accuracy of fungal culture in diagnosing AFRS. Methods:Immunocompetent patients with CRS and without invasive fungal rhino-sinusitis presenting over a period of 3 years in ENT department of ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Awan NU,Cheema KM,Naumeri F,Qamar S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To find out the clinical characteristics and risk factors for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after gynecological surgery. METHODS:Four hundred and ninety-eight patients treated surgically in the department of gynecology of our hospital from July 2012 to May 2014 were reviewed retrospectively. The data includi...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Zhang L,Liu X,Xue Y

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This is aimed at investigating some coagulation and haematologic profile of HIV positive patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy in patients attending clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. METHODS:This is a correlation study comprising fifty (50) HIV positive patients on HAART between...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Osime EO,Oresanja OO,Okwara BU

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To determine the efficacy of Vitamin D supplementation in achieving an early sputum conversion in vitamin D deficient smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Methods:This randomized clinical trial was done at Mayo hospital Lahore from November 2015 to August 2016. One hundred twenty patients with spu...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Afzal A,Rathore R,Butt NF,Randhawa FA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To determine the trend of anaemia prevalence among female medical students (FMS) through self-grading along haematological parameters and its association with their nutritional indicators. Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted at a public sector health university of Karachi among FMS from April to...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Salman A,Qureshi SA,Azmi MB

更新日期：2020-11-01 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 determine the association between serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D levels and percent breast density among asymptomatic premenopausal women. METHODS:Hundred asymptomatic, pre-menopausal women who visited the General Surgery Breast Clinic, Patel Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan between 3rd March and 10th November, 201...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Wasim B,Khan K,Samad MA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effect and clinical value of mammography in the diagnosis of breast lump so as to improve the diagnosis level of breast cancer. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was carried out on clinical data of 110 patients with mammary lump confirmed by pathology to study the compliance of mammography diagno...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Li H,Zhang S,Wang Q,Zhu R

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To identify the perceptions of the faculty about their current level of pedagogical skills and their desire to improve these skills in future. Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted at two medical colleges of Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi from March 1, 2015 to April 30, 2015. A re-vali...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Shah N,Tabassum A,Shah N

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of intensity modulated radiation therapy and endocrinotherapy for middle and advanced prostate cancer. Methods:Total 104 elderly patients with middle and advanced prostate cancer who were admitted to our hospital from November 2014 to August 2015 were selected using random n...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Zhang S,Zhao S,Fu X

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is rare and characterized by histiocytic proliferation and massive cervical lymphadenopathy. About 40% of patients have extra-nodal involvement. Opthalmic involvement is seen in 10% of cases. A case of orbital Rosai Dorfman disease in a 58 years old woman is presented here, who was misdiagn...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Li HY,Cui HG,Zheng XY,Ren GP,Gu YS

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00