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View article: Neurocognitive profile of the adult population living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a matched case-control cross-sectional study of metabolism and memory
Neurocognitive profile of the adult population living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a matched case-control cross-sectional study of metabolism and memory Open
Background Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic, debilitating condition that causes numerous long-lasting complications. The cognitive health of people with DM is crucial for ensuring holistic development, academic success, and participatio…
View article: Effect of climate change, extreme temperatures (heat and cold) on diabetes mellitus risk, hospitalization, and mortality: Global Evidenced Based Study
Effect of climate change, extreme temperatures (heat and cold) on diabetes mellitus risk, hospitalization, and mortality: Global Evidenced Based Study Open
Background Climate change and diabetes mellitus are challenging threats to humanity in the 21st century. Climate change enhances the occurrence and severity of extreme temperature events, heat and cold, which can lead to severe health cons…
View article: Stroke incidence, mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) trends in association with air pollution, dietary and metabolic risk factors in Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Stroke incidence, mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) trends in association with air pollution, dietary and metabolic risk factors in Gulf Cooperation Council countries Open
In GCC countries, hypertension, air pollution, and dietary factors are dominant risk factors for stroke, stroke-related deaths, and DALY rates. The UAE had the highest stroke incidence rate in 2021. However, mortality rates decreased in al…
View article: Effect of particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) on deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Global burden of disease time trend analysis 1990-2021
Effect of particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) on deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Global burden of disease time trend analysis 1990-2021 Open
Objectives: Air pollution, especially particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), is highly toxic and contributes to a range of diseases, resulting in premature morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to investigate the disease-specific mortality …
View article: Respiratory allergies and house dust mites: evaluating public awareness in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – a cross-sectional study
Respiratory allergies and house dust mites: evaluating public awareness in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – a cross-sectional study Open
Objectives Respiratory allergies are a highly challenging and growing public health problem. The house dust mites (HDM) are common allergens that trigger respiratory allergic reactions. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and att…
View article: Reply to Ye
Reply to Ye Open
View article: Exploring the role of DeepSeek-R1, ChatGPT-4, and Google Gemini in medical education: How valid and reliable are they?
Exploring the role of DeepSeek-R1, ChatGPT-4, and Google Gemini in medical education: How valid and reliable are they? Open
Objective: In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has led to rapid advancements in science, technology, industries, healthcare settings, and medical education. A Chinese-built large language model, DeepSeek-R1, inspires the scientif…
View article: Impact Factor Insights 2025: Analysis of Pakistani Academic Journals
Impact Factor Insights 2025: Analysis of Pakistani Academic Journals Open
doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.7.12693 How to cite this: Meo SA, Jawaid SA. Impact Factor Insights 2025: Analysis of Pakistani Academic Journals. Pak J Med Sci. 2025;41(7):1861-1865. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.7.12693 Thi…
View article: Correction: Effect of environmental pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and ground level Ozone (O3) on epilepsy
Correction: Effect of environmental pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and ground level Ozone (O3) on epilepsy Open
View article: Effect of environmental pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and ground level ozone (O3) on epilepsy
Effect of environmental pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and ground level ozone (O3) on epilepsy Open
Air pollutants PM2.5 and NO2 increase the risk of epilepsy. The findings suggest that reducing levels of these pollutants could be a strategic approach to mitigate neurological health risks in populations worldwide. F…
View article: The psychological cost of climate change: anxiety among adolescents and young adults - a cross-sectional study
The psychological cost of climate change: anxiety among adolescents and young adults - a cross-sectional study Open
Objectives Climate change is an undeniable reality that has never before been experienced at such a higher scale of social, physical, and mental levels. Its impact has been studied at environmental, health, economic and sustainable surviva…
View article: Transforming medical education: leveraging large language models to enhance PBL—a proof-of-concept study
Transforming medical education: leveraging large language models to enhance PBL—a proof-of-concept study Open
This study evaluated a large language model (LLM) (Gemini Advanced) for creating aligned problem-based learning (PBL) materials. The LLM improved the alignment of the clinical vignette with learning goals. The LLM also restructured the tut…
View article: Rising epidemiological trends in prevalence and mortality of mpox
Rising epidemiological trends in prevalence and mortality of mpox Open
Mpox cases have rapidly spread worldwide, reaching 99,518 cases across 122 countries, and being declared a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" by the WHO. Healthcare authorities must take timely measures to control this outb…
View article: Assessing the accuracy and efficiency of Chat GPT-4 Omni (GPT-4o) in biomedical statistics
Assessing the accuracy and efficiency of Chat GPT-4 Omni (GPT-4o) in biomedical statistics Open
ChatGPT-4 Omni scored better over 80% in all 3 statistical datasets in a short period. GPT-4 Omni also produced accurate graphs and charts as commanded however it required explicit commands with clear instructions to avoid errors and omiss…
View article: Association between air pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ground-level ozone (O3) and hypertension
Association between air pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ground-level ozone (O3) and hypertension Open
Background: Air pollution causes numerous debilitating diseases and premature deaths. This study explores the relationship between air pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), volatile orga…
View article: Decoding the interplay of medical professionalism, mental well-being, and coping in undergraduate medical students across culture: using structural equation modeling
Decoding the interplay of medical professionalism, mental well-being, and coping in undergraduate medical students across culture: using structural equation modeling Open
Introduction The rigorous nature of medical education, long and night shifts, and prevalent issues like stress, anxiety, and depression affect medical students’ mental well-being and medical professionalism. This study aims to explore the …
View article: Cognitive functions among school-going children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Cognitive functions among school-going children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus Open
The findings demonstrate a delay in cognitive performance among children and adolescents with T1DM. Importantly, elevated HbA1C levels and duration of disease were associated with reduced cognitive functions. The present study findings hig…
View article: Awareness and knowledge of human papillomavirus, vaccine acceptability and cervical cancer among college students in Saudi Arabia
Awareness and knowledge of human papillomavirus, vaccine acceptability and cervical cancer among college students in Saudi Arabia Open
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection among teenagers and young adults. HPV vaccination and screening are vital preventive measures to reduce the incidence of HPV-related complications, including c…
View article: The role of mobile health applications (mHealth apps) in reshaping the body weight for better healthcare: A cross-sectional study
The role of mobile health applications (mHealth apps) in reshaping the body weight for better healthcare: A cross-sectional study Open
Objectives: Obesity is a chronic, multifaceted, leading health problem causing numerous non-communicable diseases with a huge burden on the global healthcare system and economies. Worldwide, multiple interventions have been familiarized fo…
View article: The influence of social, demographic and economic factors on fertility trends in Gulf Cooperation Council countries
The influence of social, demographic and economic factors on fertility trends in Gulf Cooperation Council countries Open
The TFR is declining in GCC countries. The plausible causes include the inclination towards postponement of marriages and excessive costs of living. These trends and associations need to be evaluated by policymakers so that they identify p…
View article: Effect of air pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ozone (O3) on cognitive health
Effect of air pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ozone (O3) on cognitive health Open
View article: Exploring the adverse events of Oxford–AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccination on Guillain–Barré Syndrome
Exploring the adverse events of Oxford–AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccination on Guillain–Barré Syndrome Open
View article: Effect of Air Pollutants Particulate Matter PM2.5, PM10, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), and Ozone (O3) on Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)
Effect of Air Pollutants Particulate Matter PM2.5, PM10, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), and Ozone (O3) on Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) Open
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of Environmental Pollutants Particulate Matter PM2.5, PM10, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), and Ozone (O3) on lung airway inflammation by assessing …
View article: Impact of Pre- and Post-therapeutic Exercises in Sarcopenia and Pain in Liver Transplant Patients
Impact of Pre- and Post-therapeutic Exercises in Sarcopenia and Pain in Liver Transplant Patients Open
Psoas muscle index (PMI) for post-therapeutic exercises in the control and liver transplant groups showed significant differences for both male and female patients compared with the normal range (p<0.05). The liver transplant group showed …
View article: Journal Citation Report 2024 and Impact Factor of Pakistani Biomedical Journals: Grading impact and analysis
Journal Citation Report 2024 and Impact Factor of Pakistani Biomedical Journals: Grading impact and analysis Open
doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.7.10399 How to cite this: Sultan Ayoub Meo1, Shaukat Ali Jawaid2. Journal Citation Report 2024 and Impact Factor of Pakistani Biomedical Journals: Grading impact and analysis. Pak J Med Sci. 2024;40(7)…
View article: Identifying risk factors and mortality rate of premature coronary artery disease in young Saudi population
Identifying risk factors and mortality rate of premature coronary artery disease in young Saudi population Open
Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It occurs due to a combination of genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Premature coronary artery disease (PCAD) is a neglected clinical entity desp…
View article: Environmental pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Sulfur dioxide (SO2), and Ozone (O3) impact on lung functions
Environmental pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Sulfur dioxide (SO2), and Ozone (O3) impact on lung functions Open
Objectives: Environmental pollution has been an emerging global public health problem worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the impact of air pollutants particulate matter PM2.5, PM10, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sul…
View article: The scientific knowledge of three large language models in cardiology: multiple-choice questions examination-based performance
The scientific knowledge of three large language models in cardiology: multiple-choice questions examination-based performance Open
Background: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like Google’s Bard, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and Microsoft’s Bing Chatbot into academic and professional domains, including cardiology, has been rapidly evolving. Their applicat…
View article: Role of artificial intelligence (Google bard) in morphological, histopathological, and radiological image identifications
Role of artificial intelligence (Google bard) in morphological, histopathological, and radiological image identifications Open
Google Bard scored satisfactorily in morphological, histopathological, and radiological image identifications and their interpretations. Google Bard may assist medical students, faculty in medical education and physicians in healthcare set…
View article: Medical knowledge of ChatGPT in public health, infectious diseases, COVID-19 pandemic, and vaccines: multiple choice questions examination based performance
Medical knowledge of ChatGPT in public health, infectious diseases, COVID-19 pandemic, and vaccines: multiple choice questions examination based performance Open
Background At the beginning of the year 2023, the Chatbot Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) gained remarkable attention from the public. There is a great discussion about ChatGPT and its knowledge in medical sciences, however, l…