abstract：Objectives:To estimate the incidence of microvascular complications among subjects with type 2 diabetes at a tertiary care hospital. Methods:This retrospective longitudinal follow-up study assessed the data records of type 2 diabetic subjects who visited the outpatient department of Baqai Institute of Diabetology and ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Fawwad A,Mustafa N,Zafar AB,Khalid M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To find the perceived stress level and monetary burden in the thalassemia patients and their caregivers related to thalassemia treatment sessions. Methods:A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at Rawalpindi Thalassemia Centre and Military Hospital Rawalpindi of six months' duration from November ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Hisam A,Khan NUS,Tariq NA,Irfan H,Arif B,Noor M

更新日期：2018-07-01 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:To compare the effectiveness of learning procedural skills on patients versus mannequins and models. Methods:Seventy four interns from two consecutive batches at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecolgy Unit-I at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center Karachi participated in the study between April and Septem...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Bhutta SZ,Yasmin H

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Objective:Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) has been cited as the most common cause of anemia globally. Gastrointestinal (GI) lesions are amongst the common cause of IDA. Endoscopic evaluation is the most effective way to investigate the IDA. The aim of this study was to show the association of alarming GI sy...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Aslam F,Khalid AB,Siddiqui F,Jadoon Y

更新日期：2018-07-01 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 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：Background and Objective:Cardiovascular deaths usually occur in older pregnancies and arrhythmia is the third most common cause. Our study aimed to determine whether the risk of arrhythmia increases in pregnancy with advanced age. Methods:In total, 280 pregnant women, of whom 98 were of advanced age and 182 were under...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Aslan MM,Atici A

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：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: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: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：Objectives:Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurologic disorders in childhood and it affects 0.5-1% of children. The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence and types of structural abnormalities in the epileptic children. Methods:The study was performed in Near East University and Dr. Suat Gunse...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Dirik MA,Sanlidag B

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To explore undergraduate medical students' perception of variation in teaching and supervision at different clinical teaching sites. Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, UAE during 2017. Four clinical teach...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Naeem N,Elzubeir M,Al-Houqani M,Ahmed LA

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Hepatitis is a serious health concern with a high rate of mortality and morbidity world over. Saudi Arabia also has its course of the disease incidence. The data on the prevalence of the disease is still limiting. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus [HBV] and hepatitis C virus [HC...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Abdullah SM

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:To understand and catalogue the specific determinants of this alarming rate of malnutrition among children of Tharparkar district, Sindh Pakistan. Methods:This was a hospital based analytical survey. Data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire by interviewing mothers of the children (age 6-59...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Sand A,Kumar R,Shaikh BT,Somrongthong R,Hafeez A,Rai D

更新日期：2018-03-01 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 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：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 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:To analyze the efficacy of therapeutic endoscopy in combination with quadruple therapy in treating bleeding caused by gastric ulcer and investigate the factors inducing rebleeding. Methods:Two hundred and twelve patients with bleeding caused by gastric ulcer who were admitted to Binzhou People's Hospital, Sh...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Zuo Y,Wang S,Cui X,Lv H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background & Objective:Catalase (CAT) is an important endogenous antioxidant enzyme that detoxifies H2O2 into water and oxygen, consequently limiting the deleterious effects of reactive oxygen species. It has suggested that CAT-21A/T (rs7943316) OMIM: 115500 gene promoter polymorphism is predominantly associated with d...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Nawab SN,Zehra S,Fawwad A,Azhar A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic effects of pulpotomy and pulpectomy on deciduous molars with deep caries. Methods:A total of 124 children (192 molars) with deep caries treated from February 2014 to February 2015 were selected. They each had at least one molar with deep caries. MTA pulpotomy (101 molars) and Vita...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Tang Y,Xu W

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:In this study, thermocautery, plastic clamping, and conventional (open surgical) circumcision techniques were compared in terms of their complications. Methods:Male patients who underwent circumcisions between May 2014 and May 2015 in two separate pediatric surgery clinics were retrospectively analyzed using...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Tuncer AA,Erten EEA

更新日期：2017-11-01 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: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：Objective:Medical Education Journal Club is an evidence-based approach to teach and learn critical appraisal techniques on available literature. This study evaluates the implementation and experience of two academic years of Journal club at Medical Education Department, King Saud University. Methods:We started JC in 2...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Khan SA,Soliman MM

更新日期：2017-09-01 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:Empathy is a key element of patient- physician communication; it is relevant to and positively influences patients' health. In this study we aimed to present the Turkey example for the empathy change during the medical faculty training. Methods:This cross-sectional study was carried out at Ondokuz Mayis Univ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Igde FA,Sahin MK

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety profile of combined phacoemulsification with 23G pars plana vitrectomy when compared to pars plana vitrectomy alone in phakic patients. Methods:This study was performed at Al-Ehsan Eye Hospital (tertiary care eye hospital in Lahore, Pakistan) from January 2016 to Augu...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Tayyab H,Khan AA,Javaid RMM

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：:Ralstonia mannitolilytica is a gram negative soil bacterium. Ralstonia infection though rare, has become the emerging nosocomial pathogens in hospital settings. Various clinical manifestations had been described as well as the mode of transmission. Despite its low virulence factor, it is able to survive under harsh co...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Lim CTS,Lee SE

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency of post-operative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after cardio-pulmonary bypass and association of pre-operative and intraoperative risk factors with incidence of PPCs. METHODS:This study was an observational analysis of five hundred and seventeen (517) patients who underwent cardia...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Naveed A,Azam H,Murtaza HG,Ahmad RA,Baig MAR

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine a reference range of renal artery measurements by using Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) angiography and to find association of renal artery measurements with side of artery, gender and age. METHOD:Two hundred and fifty study participants without renal artery disease who werepresented to...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Mohiuddin M,Manzoor A,Ali M,Hassan N

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the Clinical practice value of nitrous oxide inhalation and intravenous propofol and midazolam sedation in transnasal gastroscopy. METHOD:From December 2012 to April 2014, two hundred patients receiving painless transnasal gastroscopy on a voluntary basis were selected in Endoscopy center, The...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Xiaoqian Z,Tao Z,Bingsong L,Jing L,Yu D,Weilan Z

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the disease severity in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), at baseline and the impact of treatment on disease activity (DA) after six months of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) therapy. METHODS:This prospective study was conducted at the 'Rheumatology Clinic' of Jinnah Postg...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ahsan T,Erum U,Khowaja D,Dahani A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:Obstructive ureteral pathologies in adult patients are most commonly due to ureteral strictures and secondary to surgical interventions. In this study, we aimed to compare open and laparoscopic modified Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation with regards to outcomes in benign ureteral pathologies i...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Atar A,Eksi M,Güler AF,Tuncer M,Akkas F,Tugcu V

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is a rare colonic obstruction in which the sigmoid colonwraps around itself. The principal strategy for the treatment of uncomplicated SV is emergency endoscopic detorsion, while emergency surgery is needed in complicated SV with bowel gangrene, bowel perforation, peritonitis, or unsuccessful end...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Atamanalp SS,Atamanalp RS

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:Fractures of the distal radius are common with a variable prognosis in case of intra articular extension. The available options include Plaster, External fixation, Prefabricated Splintage using Ligamentotaxis, K-wire fixation, and open reduction internal fixation with T-plate without an as yet cl...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Khan JI,Hussain FN,Mehmood T,Adil O

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and adiposity in young adults. METHODS:Data was collected from 133 students of a medical college of Pakistan. The study was conducted on young adults, aged 17-24 years, recruited from Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Karachi, be...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Hingorjo MR,Zehra S,Hasan Z,Qureshi MA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00