The biomechanical study of rupture of Achilles Tendon and repair by different suture techniques.

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：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:Purpose of this study was to validate that Subtenon (SB) Triamcinolone (TA) injection is an alternative to Intravitreal (IV) Triamcinolone (TA) injection for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). METHODS:Forty eyes were selected having DME due to type 1 or type 2 diabetes. All the patients were trea...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Luo D,Zhu B,Zheng Z,Zhou H,Sun X,Xu X

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：Objectives:There is lack of evidence exploring sympathetic effect by baroreceptor sensitivity in obese consuming energy drink. The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effect of energy drink on individuals baroreceptor sensitivity in young healthy normal weight and overweight/obese males. Methods:This cr...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Majeed F,Yar T,Alsunni AA,AlHawaj AF,AlRahim AA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare anti-albumin urea effects of Valsartan alone with combination of Valsartan and Amlodipine in patients of chronic kidney disease. METHODS:This randomized clinical trial was conducted at the Department of Medicine, Combined Military Hospital Bahawalpur, from April 2014 to 30 September 2014. 140 pati...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ameen,Kashif MA,Sumreen

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background & Objective:Kidney Injury Molecule-1 (KIM-1) is a peptide whose release into circulation is specific to tubular injury. This study aimed to estimate levels of kidney injury molecule-1 in diabetic patients with and without kidney disease. And evaluate the role of KIM-1 as an early screening marker of progress...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Khan FA,Fatima SS,Khan GM,Shahid S

更新日期：2019-07-01 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:Hypertrophic scar is common in burn patients, but treating result could not meet the expectation of the patients and doctors. We have found that certain concentration level of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated normal fibroblast cells have statistically similar with fibroblast cells from hypertrophic scar on...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Wang W,Li G,Yang H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the current frequency and pattern of distribution of congenital heart defects (CHD) at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), with the age at which initial diagnosis of CHD was made and the age at which the participant first visited the study center. METHODS:This is a descriptive...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Pate N,Jawed S,Nigar N,Junaid F,Wadood AA,Abdullah F

更新日期：2016-01-01 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 AND OBJECTIVE:An early detection of osteoporosis through DEXA procedure will not only improve the disease management practices but also would help in impeding national productivity losses by mass screening and awareness. Our objective was to measure efficacy of DEXA procedure in early detection of osteoporos...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Makhdoom A,Rahopoto M,Siddiqui KA,Qureshi GA

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：: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 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: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 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the frequency of fetomaternal outcome of pregnancy with Mitral stenosis admitted in Civil Hospital Karachi. METHODS:It was a two years descriptive study done in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Civil Hospital Karachi. All pregnant women with a known or newly diagnosed Mitral stenosis ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ahmed N,Kausar H,Ali L,Rakhshinda

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Emergency medicine staff is working at risk of blood-borne infections during their daily practice every time. The risk of transmission is higher when dealing with critically ill patients. Our objective was to find out the prevalence of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV, in critically ill red-coded emergency d...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ozturk TC,Guneysel O,Tali A,Yildirim SE,Onur OE,Yaylaci S

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our objective of the study was to determine the association between frequent use of Penicillins and Cephalosporins with developmental defects of enamel in pediatric age group. METHODS:This is a cross sectional study, conducted at Ziauddin University. A total of 367 children, having the history of either Peni...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Tariq A,Alam Ansari M,Owais Ismail M,Memon Z

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：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：UNLABELLED:Back ground and Objective: Mechanical Ventilation (MV) is frequently used as one of the most frequent life-supportive technology in Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). Very little data is available from Asian countries like Pakistan regarding use of MV in PICUs. Our objective was to assess the frequency,...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Mukhtar B,Siddiqui NR,Haque A

更新日期：2014-09-01 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:To determine the risk factors and complications of puerperal sepsis. METHODS:This was an observational prospective Cohort study conducted from January 2011 to December 2011 at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro/Hyderabad, Sindh Pakistan. During ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Khaskheli MN,Baloch S,Sheeba A

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：Objective:To determine the outcome of early use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in Pakistani patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods:This descriptive study was conducted at Shifa International Hospital Islamabad from April 2015 to January 2017. A total o...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ishfaq N,Gul N,Zaka N

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To determine the efficacy of oral eplerenone in anatomical and functional improvement in patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). Methods:This quasi experimental study was performed at PNS Shifa Hospital Karachi from September 2018 to February 2019. Study included 23 patients. Patients ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Farooq O,Habib A,Shah MA,Ahmed N

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To understand the most prominent factors contributing to job burnout in the nursing profession. Methods:Mixed method design was used in this study. In the qualitative part of the study, a focus group discussion approach was used to determine the major factors contributing in nurses' job burnout. The quantita...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Shahzad MN,Ahmed MA,Akram B

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of colporrhaphy on sexual problems of women with pelvic organ prolapseis. METHODOLOGY:Sixty patients with pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele - rectocele) in a quasi-experimental study before and after treatment were included. Presence of pelvic organ prolapseis was assessed by examinatio...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Shahghaibi S,Faizi S,Gharibi F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00