Investigation of the effects of graded models on the biomechanical behavior of a bone-dental implant system under osteoporotic conditions.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the prevalence of obesity and hypertension among University students' and their knowledge and attitude towards risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Jeddah,: Saudi Arabia. METHODS:A total of 610 male students were selected for present cross sectional study and their blood pressure (...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Baig M,Gazzaz ZJ,Gari MA,Al-Attallah HG,Al-Jedaani KS,Mesawa AT,Al-Hazmi AA

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：: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：:Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is rare and characterized by histiocytic proliferation and massive cervical lymphadenopathy. About 40% of patients have extra-nodal involvement. Opthalmic involvement is seen in 10% of cases. A case of orbital Rosai Dorfman disease in a 58 years old woman is presented here, who was misdiagn...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Li HY,Cui HG,Zheng XY,Ren GP,Gu YS

更新日期：2013-07-01 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:Zinc is a vital trace element and its deficiency in cirrhosis might potentiate the development of hepatic encephalopathy. The objective of this study was to assess the zinc levels in serum of patients having viral cirrhosis and compare it with normal healthy controls. Methods:This study was conducted in Depa...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Kamani L,Shaikh H

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To determine the quality of life of students of a private medical college in Karachi in Pakistan. Methods:This cross sectional study was conducted among 217 medical students of Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry, Karachi from June 2017 to March 2018. Students were selected by a stratified sampling met...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Aziz Y,Khan AY,Shahid I,Khan MA,Aisha

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To investigate the predictive validity of Uniform Entrance Test for academic performance in the first two years in various health science degree programs. Methods:A retrospective analysis of admissions data and academic performance of students admitted in under-graduate programs of medicine, dentistry and ph...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ali R,Ali SK,Afzal A

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The polymorphism in codon 399 of the X-ray repair cross-complementing group 1 (XRCC1) gene may subtly alter structure of DNA repair enzymes and modulate the repair capacity. Impaired DNA repair can lead to the development of cancers such as prostate cancer (PCA). Although the association between the XRCC1 cod...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Yuanyuan M,Xiaoming Y,Lijie Z,Ninghan F

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:To assess the immediate effect of TEAM® on trauma related knowledge of undergraduate medical students and to highlight the stakeholders' acceptability of TEAM® for trauma training of undergraduate medical students. Methods:Effectiveness of TEAM® course in terms of knowledge gain was assessed using 20-item-M...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Soomro R,Ali S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:In this study we aimed to investigate the long-term clinical and radiological results, revision rates and causes, and the rate of implant survival in total hip arthroplasty performed using CLS® expansion cup and Spotorno® cementless femoral stem. Methods:Clinical results of total hip arthroplasty performed o...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Carkci E,Polat AE,Ozturkmen Y,Tuzuner T

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：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

abstract：Objective:The study examines the level and source of perceived social support in pregnant adolescents and the factors related to their perception of social support. Methods:This descriptive study was conducted with the voluntary participation of 127 adolescent pregnant females who visited the Gynecology and Pediatric ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Yurdakul M

更新日期：2018-01-01 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: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：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of thoracotomy and total thoracoscopic surgery on coronary artery fistulae complicated with ectasia. METHODS:Forty-six patients with coronary artery fistulae complicated with ectasia were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group (n=23) which were given totally thorac...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Sun H,Zhang L,Han X,Wang Z,Xu L

更新日期：2016-01-01 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 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：Objective:To determine the trend of anaemia prevalence among female medical students (FMS) through self-grading along haematological parameters and its association with their nutritional indicators. Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted at a public sector health university of Karachi among FMS from April to...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Salman A,Qureshi SA,Azmi MB

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To discuss the influence of coronary artery lesion of elderly patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) on left ventricular remodeling. Methods:Retrospective selection method was used to choose 80 elderly CHD patients who received coronary angiogram examination in Baoding First Central Hospital from January...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Wang C,Tian X,Xia W,Liu Q

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synergistic associations between infection and nutrition are well known. Impact of nutrition interventions on the outcomes have been scientifically assessed and reported. The role of nutrition in limiting the infection related morbidity and mortality does not appear to be a debatable question but nutrition interventio...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Hakeem R,Sheikh MA

更新日期：2020-05-01 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 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：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:To determine mean change in visual acuity, corneal astigmatism and clinical appearance of pterygium after intralesional injection of 5-Fluorouracil. METHODS:This was a Quasi experimental study conducted at Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology, Rawalpindi, Pakistan from June 2014 to May 2015. Total 68 eyes...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Khan MS,Malik S,Basit I

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：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:The objective was to determine the job satisfaction and burnout levels of primary care health workers in Malatya in Turkey. METHODS:The sample of the study included 186 physicians, 126 midwives and 106 nurses working in primary health care. The Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale and the Maslach Burnout Scale w...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Cagan O,Gunay O

更新日期：2015-01-01 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