Impact of morning and rotational duties on physical health of nurses working in tertiary care hospitals of Karachi.

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRs) are non-coding ribonucleic acids consisting of about 18-22 nucleotide bases. Expression of several miRs can be altered in breast carcinomas in comparison to healthy breast tissue, or between various subtypes of breast cancer. These are regulated as either oncogene or tumor suppressors, this shows that...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Usmani A,Shoro AA,Shirazi B,Memon Z

更新日期：2016-05-01 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:Work-related asthma (WRA) is one of the most common occupational diseases. In this study, we aimed to review diagnosing procedures and the characteristics of patients who were diagnosed with WRA. Methods:Between November 2013 and June 2016; 214 patients were referred to our clinic with WRA suspicion by an oc...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Beyan AC,Alici NS,Cimrin A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the therapeutic effects in terms of disease clearance and hearing improvement of canal wall up mastoidectomy in combination with Type I tympanoplasty in otitis media. METHODS:A total of 78 patients (81 ears) with otitis media were treated by canal wall up mastoidectomy in combination with Type I ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Zhang L

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Objective:Psycho-education of carers is a part of good mental health practice. Our objective was to translate and validate the English questionnaire "Assessment of Psycho-Education of Carers" (APEC) into Urdu (APEC-U), for use in Pakistan. Methods:Following development and validation of APEC, it was tra...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Haider II,Tiwana F,Zohra N,Rehman KU

更新日期：2019-07-01 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 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 evaluate the intra-operative scoring system to predict difficult cholecystectomy and conversion to open surgery. Methods:This descriptive study was conducted from March 2016 to August, 2016 in the Department of Surgery, Shalimar Hospital. The study recruited 120 patients of either gender, age greater than...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ahmed N,Hassan MU,Tahira M,Samad A,Rana HN

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an IgE mediated disease which is released by activation of mast cells and basophils, and often leads to sinus headache. Histamine which is the key mediator in the pathogenesis of AR, also plays an important role in the pathogenesis of migraine with nitric oxide (NO). Aim of our stud...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ozturk A,Degirmenci Y,Tokmak B,Tokmak A

更新日期：2013-04-01 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:A paradigm shift towards a PBL bidirectional dialogic feedback can enhance learners' performance. This study aimed to investigate undergraduate medical students' perceptions of their PBL feedback. Methods:We sent e-mail invitations to a web-based survey to year one and two students at College of Medicine, Ki...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Saeed M,Isnani AC,Khan SA,Khamis N

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of ambroxol in the treatment of asthmatic bronchitis. Methods:One hundred and twenty patients with asthmatic bronchitis who were admitted to our hospital from June 2017 to August 2018 were selected as the research subjects and divided into a control group and an observation...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Du X,Zhao C,Liu S,Su S

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder that involves the small blood vessels, often causing widespread damage to tissues, including the eyes' optic refractive error. In patients with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus who have unstable blood glucose levels, refraction may be incorrect...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Yarbağ A,Yazar H,Akdoğan M,Pekgör A,Kaleli S

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the risk factors, management modalities, fetomaternal outcome of uterine rupture cases at University teaching hospital in Pakistan. METHODS:This retrospective descriptive study was conducted at the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS)...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Aziz N,Yousfani S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The frequency of hemolysis of blood samples may be increased by transport in a pneumatic tube system. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of pneumatic tube system transport on hemolysis of blood samples. METHODS:Blood samples were transported from the emergency department to the hospital lab...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Kara H,Bayir A,Ak A,Degirmenci S,Akinci M,Agacayak A,Marcil E,Azap M

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to determine expression of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein and of Alpha Smooth Muscle Actin (α-SMA) in hepatic stellate cells of CHC cases and their association with stage of fibrosis. METHODS:The study was conducted at Ziauddin University, Clifton Campus during the year 2010-2012. Sixty Chro...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Hassan S,Syed S,Kehar SI

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To isolate Helicobacter pylori (HP) from the dental plaque of a selected group of children and to compare the oral and salivary findings of patients with those of a healthy control group. METHODS:A total of 70 children aged 5-15 years were included in this study. An intraoral examination was performed for ea...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Dane A,Gurbuz T

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：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:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a significant cause of hospital-related infections, one that must be prevented due to its high morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence and risk factors in patients developing VAP in our intensive care units (ICUs). METHODS:Thi...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Karatas M,Saylan S,Kostakoglu U,Yilmaz G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:To determine the type of CME/CPD sessions attended by doctors, identify the problems with implementation of CME/CPD program and propose possible solutions for successful implementation of CME/CPD Program. Methods:This was a concurrent triangulation mixed method study. Quantitative questionnaires were filled...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Shah N,Soomro M,Musharraf M,Shaikh S

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between serum neuron-specific enolase (sNSE) levels and gender, age, body mass index (BMI) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods:This case-control study was carried out among 182 participants in Jiangxi Provincia...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Li J,Kong X,Shu W,Zhang W

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of our study was to compare the success rates of suture selection, recovery times and pain associated with local wound infection and seton placement in patients undergoing cutting seton placement for complex anal fistula. Methods:The study included a total of 90 patients who were admitted with the di...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Akici M,Ersen O

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the factors associated with preoperative epileptic seizure and surgical outcome in patients with cerebral gangliolioma (GG). METHODS:A total of 31 consecutive patients with pathologically confirmed ganglioglioma and surgically treated from January 2003 to June 2011 in West China Hospital of Sichua...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Huang C,Li H,Chen M,Si Y,Lei D

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effect of low dose Albumin i.e. 4 grams per litre of ascitic fluid after large volume paracentesis (LVP) for the prevention of paracentesis induced circulatory dysfunction (PICD) related renal impairment in cirrhosis. METHODS:Case records of all patients with cirrhosis who underwent LVP from...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Hussain W,Khalid AB,Usmani T,Ghufran A,Shah H

更新日期：2015-01-01 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