The impact of medical insurance policies on the hospitalization services utilization of people with schizophrenia: A case study in Changsha, China.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and diet of teachers of a Govt. College of Home Economics in Lahore. METHODS:It was survey research. Purposive sampling technique was adopted for the selection of 50 teachers from Govt. College of Home Economics of age group 30 - 60 years. RESULTS:About 46% of the ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Javed Z,Imam SF,Imam N,Saba K,Bukhari MH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The retrosternal goiter (RSG), which can be defined by different classification and its incidence between 2% and 26% of all thyroidectomized patients, is a thyroid gland disease. Our aim was to classify RSG cases with a couple of different ways, which we have detected in computed tomography (CT) imaging of t...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Perincek G,Avci S,Celtikci P

更新日期：2018-11-01 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 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:The objective of the current study was to establish the reference ranges of haematological indices amongst five healthy infantile (<1 year) age groups. METHODOLOGY:It was a descriptive cross sectional study carried out at the Department of Haematology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rawalpindi. ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Tauseef Bukhari K,Zafar H

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the association between Protein energy malnutrition and polio-specific immunoglobulin G antibodies production among children in Gadap Town Karachi, Pakistan. METHODS:Comparative cross sectional survey conducted at fixed EPI center and Pediatric OPD of a tertiary care hospital Karachi. Children were ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Yousuf A,Syed Shah SA,Syed Jaffery IA,Ahmed SA,Khan MA,Aslam M

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:The McGrath Video laryngoscope is a newly developed video laryngoscope that significantly improves laryngeal view and facilitates endotracheal intubation in difficult airways. However in patients with normal airway that is not mentioned before. The aim of this study was to compare the McGrath video laryngosco...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Sargin M,Uluer MS

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of 20 Years old girl who presented with catatonia resulting from cerebral lupus. There are few cases of catatonia being described in Systemic Lupus Erythmatoses (SLE). The patient presented to us with fever and altered sensorium. She was initially treated on lines of Acute Bacterial Meningitis/encepha...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ali A,Taj A,-Uz-Zehra M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the difference of liver function changes according to the liver regeneration rate after liver transplantation through blood tests. METHODS:Fifty donors, who underwent computed tomography (CT) 3D volumetry, were analyzed before and after liver transplantation. CT 3D v...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Kim MS,Lee HK,Kim SY,Cho JH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Etiology of neonatal seizures (NNS) is diverse and hypocalcemia is one of the treatable causes. Neonatal hypocalcemia (NHC) due to congenital hypoparathyroidism, either permanent or transient, is extremely rare. Its biochemical abnormalities include hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia and low levels of intact parathyroid ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Hussain S,Sabir MU,Ali M,Shah SA

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To correlate between hydronephrosis grades and detection of urinary stones by B-mode ultrasound imaging. Methods:This study included 210 ultrasound reports of patients who underwent abdominal ultrasound imaging in the period from 1st January 2016 to 31st October 2017, and diagnosed as hydronephrosis. Data co...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Alshoabi SA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To compare the effects of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and a combination of transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) with ultrasound (US) therapy on pain and functionality in patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy. Methods:This prospective randomized comparative study was conducted in Department of...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Kolu E,Buyukavci R,Akturk S,Eren F,Ersoy Y

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synchronous cancers are defined as malignant tumors that occur simultaneously. Each tumor must be primary which eliminate the possibility of being metastatic lesion of the other. If three separate organs are involved, that is so-called triple synchronous malignancy with very low morbidity. We report a case of a 33 yea...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Guoliang S,Dongsheng H

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To share our findings that the new treatment modality Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT) is a better alternate to the conventional treatments of Fistula in Ano in our setup with minor changes in the initial method described by Meinero. METHODS:Karl Storz Video equipment including Meinero Fistulosc...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Zarin M,Khan MI,Ahmad M,Ibrahim M,Khan MA

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective : To evaluate the characterization of normal prevertebral soft tissue width of cervicothoracic region using magnetic resonance images. Methods : Prevertebral soft tissue width in the cervicothoracic region of 165 patients was measured using magnetic resonance images (MRI). The mean and standard deviation of ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Wang L

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare syndrome characterized by multiple vascular malformations of varying size and appearance that present predominantly on the skin and within the gastrointestinal tract and, less often, in other internal organs. Gastrointestinal lesions of BRBNS can cause acute or chronic...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ning S,Zhang Y,Zu Z,Mao X,Mao G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

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:Breakpoint cluster region-Abelson (BCR-ABL) rearrangement or Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is derived from a reciprocal chromosomal translocation between ABL gene on chromosome 9 and BCR gene on chromosome 22. This chimeric protein has various sizes and therefor...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Tabassum N,Saboor M,Ghani R,Moinuddin M

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：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 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 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：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to examine the perception of University students regarding the severity of unwanted pregnancy. METHODS:This cross sectional study involved 408 (206 females and 202 males) students residing within the university campus. Simple and systematic sampling methods were used to select ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Chima Anyanwu F,Ter Goon D,Tugli A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To determine the risk with gynecological problems on the health of female university students. Methods:The study was conducted as a descriptive in university in Central Anatolia, Turkey. The research population was composed of 1305 female university students studying at a university in Central Anatolia. The ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Akarsu RH,Alsac SY

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：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