abstract：Objective:To develop a clinical technique for objective estimation of exact location and degree of participation of face and neck soft tissues in age-related deformations for determine effective mini-invasive treatment techniques. Methods:Ultrasound examination was performed in 2017-2019 at 63 patients with age-relate...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Sharobaro V,Alimova S,Telnova A,Shamanaeva L

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Objective:The corona-virus (COVID-19) pandemic has had devastating impacts on not only the health and socio-economic conditions but also on the education sector in various countries. Consequently, the world of education entered a new era of E-learning. This descriptive study, thus, aims to evaluate the s...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Anwar A,Mansoor H,Faisal D,Khan HS

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To compare the short-term outcomes of three dimensional (3D) versus two dimensional (2D) laparoscopic procedures used for cholecystectomy. Methods:This study was conducted at minimally invasive surgery center of Liaquat University of Medical Health and Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro Pakistan, between 15th May 201...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Shaikh AR,Shaikh AA,Abbasi M

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The study was performed to investigate the association of hypertension in pregnancy with prostasin gene polymorphism in Pakistani females. Methods:This case-control study was performed at University of Karachi, Pakistan from April 2018 to May 2019. A total of 160 females, including 90 hypertensives and 70 he...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Ejaz S,Ali A,Riffat S,Mahmood A,Azim K

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：Objective:A paradigm shift towards a PBL bidirectional dialogic feedback can enhance learners' performance. This study aimed to investigate undergraduate medical students' perceptions of their PBL feedback. Methods:We sent e-mail invitations to a web-based survey to year one and two students at College of Medicine, Ki...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Saeed M,Isnani AC,Khan SA,Khamis N

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of the study was to assess the failure loads and compressive stresses among bilayered press on Y-TZP (POZ) and press on metal (POM) crowns with different core-veneer thickness. Methods:Thirty metal and Y-TZP copings were fabricated using CAD-CAM technology with specified thickness. All copings were v...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Vohra F,Shuwaish MB,Deeb MA,Alhamdan R,Alotaibi N,Abduljabbar T

更新日期：2020-11-01 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 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:This study was conducted to explore factors that can impact psychological health and coping strategies to help health care professionals (HCPs) to perform their duties. Methods:A cross sectional survey was conducted using structured questionnaire electronically shared with the participants after ethical appr...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Noreen K,Umar M,Sabir SA,Rehman R

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To investigate the relationship between myocardial enzymes, liver function and metabolic acidosis in children with rotavirus infection diarrhea. Methods:The data of 70 children with infectious diarrhea treated in Baoding Children's Hospital, China, from October 2017 to April 2018 were retrospectively studied...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Zuo NY,Zhang YD,Dong QW,Han LP

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To investigate the effect of vitamin D deficiency on the levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO-Ab), interleukin-1 (IL-1) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in pregnant women with early pregnancy complicated by subclinical hypothyroidism. Methods:A total o...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Zhou X,Li B,Wang C,Li Z

更新日期：2020-09-01 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: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：:COVID-19 is a viral infection that has multisystemic physical and psychological complications. The following paper looks at the various challenges seen while treating psychiatric patients during the COVID pandemic. There is a need for physician to be aware of the drug interactions between psychiatric medications and t...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Javed A,Mohandas E,Sousa A

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:To assess inappropriate analgesic use (IAU) by comparison of STOPP/START Version-2 and Beers 2019 criteria. Methods:This is a cross-sectional study of 331 elderly patients admitted to family medicine clinics at a tertiary hospital between February and July 2018. Data were collected from face-to-face surveys...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Baspınar MM,Basat O

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To explore the correlation of procalcitonin (PCT) and gelsolin (GSN) with the prognosis of urosepsis patients. Method:The data of 71 urosepsis patients from March 2015 to April 2019 who were admitted to and treated in Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University were analyzed and compared with those of 92 healthy...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Cui N,Yu Z,Chen Z,Chen N

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:To assess maternal and fetal morbidity associated with placenta previa and morbidly adherent placenta (MAP). Methods:All patients with placenta previa who delivered in services hospital from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2019 were included. Maternal and fetal outcomes were compared amongst patients with placen...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Wasim T,Bushra N,Riaz S,Iqbal HI

更新日期：2020-07-01 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

abstract：Objective:The aim of our study was to compare the success rates of suture selection, recovery times and pain associated with local wound infection and seton placement in patients undergoing cutting seton placement for complex anal fistula. Methods:The study included a total of 90 patients who were admitted with the di...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Akici M,Ersen O

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Objective:Carcinoma of the cervix is one of the three leading causes of deaths among females worldwide. Pap smear is a simple and very cost-effective method to detect carcinoma of the cervix. The objective of our study was to determine the frequency of papsmear among doctors, so the alarming situation of...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Yusuf L

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

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 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 & Objective:Routine physiotherapy has been advocated was an effective treatment for internal shoulder impingement syndrome. However, there is lack of best exercise treatment and lots of studies are under consideration. The objective of the study was to compare the effects of Neuromobilization and routine phy...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Akhtar M,Karimi H,Gilani SA,Ahmad A

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The WHO has declared a Pandemic due to Novel Corona virus-19 (COVID-19). Patients usually have respiratory symptoms but gastrointestinal and hepatic dysfunction are not uncommon presentations and can lead to a delay in diagnosis and management. Virus shedding can continue even after the nasopharyngeal swab gets negati...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Kamani L

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：Objective:During COVID-19 pandemic, the institutions in Pakistan have started online learning. This study explores the perception of teachers and students regarding its advantages, limitations and recommendations. Methods:This qualitative case study was conducted from March to April 2020. Using maximum variation sampl...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Mukhtar K,Javed K,Arooj M,Sethi A

更新日期：2020-05-01 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 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:Serum Vitamin-D plays pivotal role in inflammatory and infectious diseases; among them liver infections are more distinct. This study was aimed to determine Vitamin-D status in HCV-infected patients and healthy controls in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Methods:We performed randomized cross-sectional study of 74 indi...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Falak S,Aftab L,Saeed M,Islam A

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Urinary tract infections are the second most common bacterial infections occurring at all ages and both sexes. The increasing rate of antibiotic resistance is a global concern. The use of routinely used antibiotics is resulting in treatment failure. The objective of this study was to diagnose the urinary tra...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Pirkani GS,Awan MA,Abbas F,Din M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To find out the frequency of ZAP-70, CD38 and CD49d in patients diagnosed with CLL in our population. Methods:This is a cross sectional study conducted in Army Medical College in collaboration with Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and Military Hospital Rawalpindi from 1st January 2018 to 30th November 201...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Haq H,Uddin N,Khan SA,Ghaffar S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To evaluate the feasibility and safety of marking targeting biopsy (MTB) in the intraoperative localization value of colon polypectomy. Methods:The clinical data from patients with polyp of colon discovered under colonoscopy from January 2014 to January 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 87 patie...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Song LY,Lin Q,Li LB,Cheng X

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The value of gastric residual volume (GRV) monitoring in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) has frequently been questioned in the past years. In this trial, the effect of GRV on the frequency of VAP was evaluated in critically ill patients under mechanical ventilation. Methods:This descriptive study was ...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Faramarzi E,Mahmoodpoor A,Hamishehkar H,Shadvar K,Iranpour A,Sabzevari T,Sanaie S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pakistan is experiencing a "double burden'' of disease. Under-development is associated with illnesses like infections and nutritional deficiency, and is accompanied with diseases linked with development, such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease. In Pakistan, renal and genitourinary diseases a...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Imtiaz S,Alam A,Salman B

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Structured trauma care has proven to improve patient outcomes, and this is more relevant in the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The objective of this study was to determine the distribution, etiology, severity and outcomes of trauma patients at the Indus Hospital. Methods:All adult poly-trauma pati...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Salman S,Saleem SG,Shaikh Q,Yaffee AQ

更新日期：2020-01-01 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 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: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：Objectives:Although Spinal anesthesia is the most common and safe anesthetic method for patients undergoing cesarean section, difficult access to it is a frequent problem in operating theaters. The predictive factors for the difficulty of spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing cesarean section were investigated. Met...

journal_title：Pakistan journal of medical sciences

authors： Atashkhoei S,Samudi S,Abedini N,Khoshmaram N,Minayi M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00