Clinical value of mammography in diagnosis and identification of breast mass.

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: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：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：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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Genetic studies on gestational diabetes (GDM) are relatively scarce; moreover, limited data is available for KCNQ1 polymorphism in Pakistani pregnant women. We aimed to determine the frequency of KCNQ1 rs2237895 in GDM and normal pregnant controls and its association with GDM-related phenotypes...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Fatima SS,Chaudhry B,Khan TA,Farooq S

更新日期：2016-11-01 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:To explore the value of gastrointestinal endoscopy in the early diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal tumors and lay a foundation for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal tumors. Methods:One hundred and eight patients with gastrointestinal tumors who were admitted to our hospital from August...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Li C,Li L,Shi J

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：Objectives:To establish a possible relation of dependency between pulmonary hypertension (PHT) and several factors, with the evaluation of their predictive potential, in Graves' disease. Methods:For identifying the factors implied in producing PHT and for evaluating its reversibility, we made echocardiography exams, s...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Scarneciu CC,Sangeorzan L,Popescu M,Scarneciu VD,Scarneciu I

更新日期：2018-05-01 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

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 various spectrum of pancytopenia with its frequency on the basis of bone marrow examination in children from 6 months to 14 years. METHODS:A retrospective descriptive study was carried out at Department of Pediatric Rehman Medical Institute Peshawar from January 2006 to December 2012. A tota...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Zeb Jan A,Zahid B,Ahmad S,Gul Z

更新日期：2013-09-01 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 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:Folate, vitamin B12 and iron are important vitamin and minerals which play role in the development of nervous system. The aim of this study was looking at the presence of folate, vitamin B12 and iron deficiency among patients with Primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE) and possible relation between the delay of cen...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Albayrak S,Zengin K,Tanik S,Daar G,Ozdamar MY,Bakirtas H,Imamoglu MA,Gurdal M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine an association between body composition analysis and physical fitness in the Saudi population and derive gender specific physical fitness equations. METHODS:A total of 530 healthy Saudi adults aged 15-72 years (mean 37.16±14.12 years) were enrolled in this study. Body composition analysis was as...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Iqbal M,Al-Regaiey KA,Ahmad S,Al Dokhi L,Al Naami M,Habib SS

更新日期：2014-07-01 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: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 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 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: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: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: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: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 determine correlation of serum total testosterone with body mass index (BMI) and waist hip ratio (WHR) in healthy adult males. METHODS:A cross sectional study was conducted on 200 nonsmoker healthy males (aged 30-50 years) university employees. They were selected by convenience sampling technique after a ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Shamim MO,Ali Khan FM,Arshad R

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：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: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：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：OBJECTIVE:Malabsorption is one of the causes of iron deficiency anemia in postmenopausal women. The main objective of this study was to access the frequency of malabsorption in iron deficient anemic postmenopausal women. METHODS:A total of 123 postmenopausal women were enrolled in the study. Of these 123 women, 50 wer...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Qamar K,Saboor M,Qudsia F,Khosa SM,Moinuddin,Usman M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00