Multidisciplinary respiratory rehabilitation in combination with non-invasive positive pressure ventilation in the treatment of elderly patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

abstract：Objective:To investigate the prevalence of obesity and associated factors during childhood in Southeastern Turkey. Another objective was to determine the cut-off points of Waist to Height Ratio (WHtR) values for defining obesity/abdominal obesity. Methods:The community-based descriptive cross-sectional study was condu...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Kilinc A,Col N,Demircioglu-Kilic B,Aydin N,Balat A,Keskin M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Cervical radiculopathy is a common neuro-musculo-skeletal disorder causing pain and disability. Traction is part of the evidence based manual physical therapy management due to its mechanical nature, type of traction and parameters related to its applicability and are still to be explored more ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Bukhari SR,Shakil-Ur-Rehman S,Ahmad S,Naeem A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To study the biomechanical properties of different suture methods, and to provide evidence for the clinical application of this suture methods in repairing acute Achilles tendon rupture. Methods:Twenty four fresh frozen cadaver Achilles tendon specimens were collected and randomly divided into three groups (...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Yang CC,Yu X,Guo ZH,Fu YW

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background & Objectives:Molecular genetic abnormalities have a significant role not only in diagnosis but also in determining the clinical course and prognosis. Nucleophosmin-1 (NPM-1) is associated with good prognosis while internal tandem duplication of the fms-like tyrosine kinase-3 gene (FLT3-ITD) confers a poor pr...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Mahmood R,Altaf C,Malik HS,Khan SA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To analyze communication skills of pediatric postgraduate residents in clinical encounter by using video recordings. Methods:This qualitative exploratory research was conducted through video recording at The Children's Hospital Lahore, Pakistan. Residents who had attended the mandatory communication skills w...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Bari A,Khan RA,Jabeen U,Rathore AW

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infertility is defined as inability of couple to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. The prevalence of infertility in Pakistan is 21.9%. The most common cause of medically treatable infertility is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO). This study was conducted to see the frequency and outcome of ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Arain F,Arif N,Halepota H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Round ligament varicosity (RLV) is rare and almost all cases are pregnant women. RLV appears as a unilateral or bilateral groin swelling. Pain and tenderness may present. Clinical evaluation is inadequate for exact diagnosis because inguinal hernia has similar findings. Ultrasonography (US) is essential when a groin s...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Bulbul E,Taskin MI,Yanik B,Demirpolat G,Adali E,Basbug M

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To study Agreement between Keratometric readings by VERION image guided System, Galilei G4 and Pentacam. Methods:The quasi experimental study was conducted at Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology, Rawalpindi, Pakistan from August 2016 to December 2016. Twenty five patients fulfilling the inclusion criteri...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Habib A,Khan MS,Ishaq M,Yaqub MA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ectopic pregnancy in the interstitial part of the Fallopian tubes can be life-threatining considering the thin myometrial tissue surrounding the gestational sac and highly vascularization which may result in catastrophic haemorrhage when interstitium is ruptured. The diagnosis and management is challenging. C...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Kahramanoglu I,Mammadov Z,Turan H,Urer A,Tuten A

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document the neonatal outcomes of preterm birth in twin pregnancies and to investigate whether perinatal and obstetric parameters are associated with clinical outcomes. METHODS:This retrospective trial was conducted on data gathered from 176 preterm twins delivered in the obstetrics and gynecology departm...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Dolgun ZN,Inan C,Altintas AS,Okten SB,Sayin NC

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：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:To review the current status of departments of medical education in all public and private medical colleges located in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. Methods:This was a quantitative, cross sectional descriptive study; conducted from March to October 2015 in Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) recognized...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Latif MZ,Wajid G

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to examine Gender Difference in the level of Discrimination and Stigma experienced by people diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder in Pakistan. It was hypothesized that Women diagnosed with Depression are likely to be experiencing more Discrimination and Internalized Stigma in comparison to...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Khan N,Kausar R,Khalid A,Farooq A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is the wrapping of the sigmoid colon around its mesentery, and sigmoid gangrene is a catastrophic complication of SV. Although the diagnosis of SV is generally not difficult, unfortunately, most of the clinical, laboratory and radiological signs are not pathognomonic in demonstrating sigmoid gang...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Atamanalp SS,Disci E,Atamanalp RS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To study the clinical, biochemical and radiological features and management outcomes of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Methods:This retrospective study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan and comprised data of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism from 2008 to...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Fatima T,Das B,Sattar S,Islam N

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic incompletely reversible poor airflow and air trapping and usually this debilitating disorder limits the outside activities of the patients depriving them of sunlight which is a rich source of Vitamin D. The objective of th...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Khan DM,Ullah A,Randhawa FA,Iqtadar S,Butt NF,Waheed K

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine insulin resistance in non-diabetic chronic hepatitis C patients using Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR). METHODOLOGY:Patients having anti-HCV positive were included in this study. Patients with diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, hyperlipidemias, hypercortisolism and i...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Kiran Z,Zuberi BF,Anis D,Qadeer R,Hassan K,Afsar S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess inpatient management of non-critically ill type 2 diabetics with different insulin regimen. METHODS:We reviewed the medical records of all non-critically ill type 2 diabetic patients more than 18 years of age in medical department of civil hospital Karachi and Dow University of Health Sciences from...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Akhtar ST,Mahmood K,Naqvi IH,Vaswani AS

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To develop a tool to evaluate faculty perceptions of assessment quality in an undergraduate medical program. Methods:The Assessment Implementation Measure (AIM) tool was developed by a mixed method approach. A preliminary questionnaire developed through literature review was submitted to a panel of 10 medica...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Sajjad M,Khan RA,Yasmeen R

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Immunosuppressive drugs, antimicrobial agents and infectious complications may cause liver function test abnormalities (LFTA) in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). The objectives of this study were to identify the outcome of (LFTA). To identify the risk factors affecting development and severity of hepatotox...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Dizdar OS,Ersoy A,Aksoy S,Ozel Coskun BD,Yildiz A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Objective:Brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease and a major public health problem in the Middle East countries including Saudi Arabia. This study has evaluated the seroprevalence of human brucellosis in Wadi Al Dawaser region of Central Saudi Arabia. Methods:The study was conducted for three year...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Rahamathulla MP

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:(1) To compare the prevalence of preclinical atherosclerosis in diabetic vs. non-diabetic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients; (2) to determine the influence of classical and RA-related factors on atherosclerosis; (3) to assess the usefulness of combined carotid and femoral ultrasonography in detecting athero...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Kisiel B,Kruszewski R,Juszkiewicz A,Kłos K,Tłustochowicz M,Tłustochowicz W

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background & Objective:The "silent thief" of bone osteoporosis is associated with various modifiable factors, identifying these factors is important in decreasing the prevalence of this highly prevalent disease. Therefore, this study was planned to identify these risk factors for osteoporosis in premenopausal and postm...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Tariq S,Baig M,Tariq S,Shahzad M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the correlation between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of uterine fibroids (UFs) and therapeutic effects of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFUA), and to provide evidence for UFs diagnosis with MRI in clinical practice. METHODS:Forty-three UFs patients who were treated in o...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Cheng H,Wang C,Tian J

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Objective:Increased neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker as well as predictor of various cardiac and non cardiac disorders. Our aim was to assess the relationship between NLR and different level of glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients. Methods:An observational study was conducted at dia...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Hussain M,Babar MZM,Akhtar L,Hussain MS

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:During COVID-19 pandemic, the institutions in Pakistan have started online learning. This study explores the perception of teachers and students regarding its advantages, limitations and recommendations. Methods:This qualitative case study was conducted from March to April 2020. Using maximum variation sampl...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Mukhtar K,Javed K,Arooj M,Sethi A

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To determine diagnostic accuracy of NMP 22 and urine cytology in the detection of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) urinary bladder taking cystoscopy as a gold standard in patients having provisional diagnosis of bladder cancer (BC). Methods:This cross sectional validational study enrolled 380 patients fulfi...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Sajid MT,Zafar MR,Ahmad H,Ullah S,Mirza ZI,Shahzad K

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to report the socio demographic risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS:This study was conducted in the Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar. In this study 103 GDM and 97 healthy pregnant women (HPW) were registered in Khyber Teaching Hosp...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Khan R,Ali K,Khan Z

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Extensive drug resistant Gram-negative bacilli, harboring New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-1 (blaNDM-1) having the ability to hydrolyze β-lactams, have become a vital global clinical threat. The present study was, therefore, designed to investigate the prevalence and epidemiology of NDM-1 producers in Quetta, Pa...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Din M,Babar KM,Ahmed S,Aleem A,Shah D,Ghilzai D,Ahmed N

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00