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View article: Effectiveness of Guided Imagery on stress, anxiety and Depression among different Populations: A Narrative Review
Effectiveness of Guided Imagery on stress, anxiety and Depression among different Populations: A Narrative Review Open
Background: Stress, anxiety, and depression are among the most prevalent mental health issues that people of all ages face globally. These illnesses have a detrimental effect on day-to-day functioning, quality of life, and overall health. …
View article: Kienböck’s disease in a 32-year-old female: a case report
Kienböck’s disease in a 32-year-old female: a case report Open
Introduction and Importance: Kienböck’s disease, or avascular necrosis of the lunate bone, is a rare condition with an estimated prevalence of 7 per 100 000 individuals. It typically affects males aged 20–40 years and often presents with w…
View article: The Psychological Sequelae of Childhood Trauma: Investigating Its Impact on Dissociative<b> Experiences and Psychosomatic Symptoms in Emerging Adulthood</b>
The Psychological Sequelae of Childhood Trauma: Investigating Its Impact on Dissociative<b> Experiences and Psychosomatic Symptoms in Emerging Adulthood</b> Open
Childhood trauma is known to have lasting psychological repercussions that often manifest as dissociative tendencies and physical distress symptoms in adulthood. Dissociative experiences—marked by disruptions in memory, identity, or percep…
View article: Psychological Burden and Coping Strategies Among Pakistani Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Psychological Burden and Coping Strategies Among Pakistani Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
Background/Objectives: Mental health conditions represent a growing global health concern, disproportionately impacting populations in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan. Limited epidemiological data, coupled with recent socioe…
View article: Safety and efficacy of using a large bore guide catheter through a short 8-Fr sheath for transradial neurointerventional procedures
Safety and efficacy of using a large bore guide catheter through a short 8-Fr sheath for transradial neurointerventional procedures Open
Introduction Despite broader acceptance of transradial approach (TRA) for neurointerventional procedures, there is a paucity of data describing the technique and safety of using a short 8-Fr sheath with large bore 8-French guide catheters …
View article: Exploring the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and ENDS use among youth in Pakistan: Implications for effective tobacco control strategies
Exploring the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and ENDS use among youth in Pakistan: Implications for effective tobacco control strategies Open
Tobacco use remains a major public health issue, especially among youth, with the rising use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) posing new challenges for tobacco control. This study explores the relationship between knowledge, …
View article: Happy in The Homeland? Satisfaction with Life and its Correlation with Flourishing and Affect Balance in Foreign-trained physicians who have Repatriated to Pakistan
Happy in The Homeland? Satisfaction with Life and its Correlation with Flourishing and Affect Balance in Foreign-trained physicians who have Repatriated to Pakistan Open
Introduction International Medical Graduates add up to nearly one-third (23-28%) of the total physician workforce in the US, the UK, Australia, and Canada, of which around 40%-75% are from low-income countries. Pakistan is one of the three…
View article: Small cell lung cancer presenting with pleural effusion and superior vena cava obstruction
Small cell lung cancer presenting with pleural effusion and superior vena cava obstruction Open
Key message Small cell lung cancer with concurrent pleural effusion and superior vena cava obstruction is a rare presentation with high risk of respiratory and circulatory compromise warranting prompt and multidisciplinary treatment.
View article: Associations between work characteristics and large joint osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study of 285,947 UK Biobank participants
Associations between work characteristics and large joint osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study of 285,947 UK Biobank participants Open
Objectives Shift work-induced circadian rhythm disruption has been identified as a risk factor for specific diseases. Additionally, physically demanding work has been linked to osteoarthritis. This study investigated the independent associ…
View article: The Effectiveness of a Proposed Educational Program Based on Keller’s ARCS Model of Motivational Design on Improving Reading Comprehension Skills for Tenth Grade Female Basic School Students in Jordan
The Effectiveness of a Proposed Educational Program Based on Keller’s ARCS Model of Motivational Design on Improving Reading Comprehension Skills for Tenth Grade Female Basic School Students in Jordan Open
The goal of this study was to explore the effectiveness of a proposed educational program based on Keller’s ARCS model of motivational design, on improving the achievement skills of reading comprehension (literal, inferential, critical) fo…
View article: Identifying Predictors of Initial Surgical Failure during Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation
Identifying Predictors of Initial Surgical Failure during Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation Open
Background and Purpose: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a common and severe disease with high rates of morbidity and mortality; however, minimally invasive surgical (MIS) hematoma evacuation represents a promising avenue for treatment. I…
View article: Development and Validation of Eating Disorder Screening App for Population of Pakistan
Development and Validation of Eating Disorder Screening App for Population of Pakistan Open
Background and Objective: Eating disorders are categorized by unbalanced eating habits and severe distress or apprehension about shape or body weight.They create a significant impact on the physical, psychological and social health of the …
View article: Experiences, awareness, perceptions and attitudes of women and girls towards menstrual hygiene management and safe menstrual products in Pakistan
Experiences, awareness, perceptions and attitudes of women and girls towards menstrual hygiene management and safe menstrual products in Pakistan Open
Background The taboo of menstruation, lack of discussion on puberty, misinformation and poor awareness on menstrual hygiene management and limited access to safe menstrual products can negatively impact the physical and mental health of wo…
View article: Prevalence and Beliefs Regarding Eating Disorders among General Population of Pakistan
Prevalence and Beliefs Regarding Eating Disorders among General Population of Pakistan Open
Background and Objective: Eating disorders are common mental conditions affecting the psychosocial and physical functioning of individuals.The main aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence and beliefs of eating disorders among…
View article: Exploring perceptions of regulators regarding factors affecting quality of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals
Exploring perceptions of regulators regarding factors affecting quality of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals Open
Inadequate rules and regulations regarding manufacturing and quality assurance of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals are a threat towards safety, quality and efficacy of such products. The aim of the study was to explore the perception of r…
View article: Screening of eating disorders among adolescents
Screening of eating disorders among adolescents Open
The objective of the present study was to screen adolescencts for eating disorders and anxiety in Pakistan. Methodology: A sample of 382 adolescent respondents was selected from high schools located in twin cities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad…
View article: Perceptions Regarding Occupational Health and Safety Attitudes of Hospital Pharmacists in Ambulatory Care in Pakistan
Perceptions Regarding Occupational Health and Safety Attitudes of Hospital Pharmacists in Ambulatory Care in Pakistan Open
Background: Standards for assessing and monitoring occupational health risks and safety measures for hospital pharmacists have been given prime importance in developed countries. However, occupational health and safety has often been negle…
View article: Perceptions of community pharmacists regarding their role in antimicrobial stewardship in Pakistan: A way forward
Perceptions of community pharmacists regarding their role in antimicrobial stewardship in Pakistan: A way forward Open
The study concluded that CPs were aware of AMS programmes, their relevance and necessity of AMS in their everyday practice, but had inadequate training and resources to implement it in Pakistan.
View article: Barriers to gender equity for female healthcare academicians and researchers in Pakistan: Is it still an issue?
Barriers to gender equity for female healthcare academicians and researchers in Pakistan: Is it still an issue? Open
Introduction Gender inequity in healthcare academia is rising. Female healthcare professionals are struggling to balance their work and family leading to reduced productivity and disparity in three main areas of academic evaluation includi…
View article: Burnout and Mental Illness related Stigma among Healthcare Professionals in Pakistan
Burnout and Mental Illness related Stigma among Healthcare Professionals in Pakistan Open
Burnout and Mental illness are both considered the major contributing factors to the global health crisis.The present study aimed to assess burnout and mental illness-related stigma among Pakistani healthcare practitioners.The study design…
View article: Assessment of Quality of Life of Lung Cancer Patients Using Eortc QLQ-13 in Pakistan
Assessment of Quality of Life of Lung Cancer Patients Using Eortc QLQ-13 in Pakistan Open
Lung cancer is one of the prime causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide.Lack of early screening and treatment options, limited financial resources, inadequate number of health care facilities, and cultural stigma associated with the d…
View article: Protocol for Randomized, Two Arm Parallel, Clinical Trial for Effectiveness of THR Products in LMIC
Protocol for Randomized, Two Arm Parallel, Clinical Trial for Effectiveness of THR Products in LMIC Open
LMICs bear an inexplicably larger share of the burden of tobacco-related death globally due to rising tobacco consumption.Understanding and conducting RCTs in the context of LMICs is mandatory to use THR products as an effective smoking ce…
View article: Microenvironment changes in arteriovenous malformations after stereotactic radiation
Microenvironment changes in arteriovenous malformations after stereotactic radiation Open
Cerebral arteriovenous malformations are dysplastic vascular tangles with aberrant vascular dynamics and can result significant morbidity and mortality. A myriad of challenges are encountered when treating these lesions and are largely bas…
View article: Quality of Life (QoL) and Psychological Distress among Congestive Heart Failure Patients: A Prospective Observational Study from Pakistan
Quality of Life (QoL) and Psychological Distress among Congestive Heart Failure Patients: A Prospective Observational Study from Pakistan Open
Introduction: Congestive Heart failure (CHF) is a cardiovascular disease harming the physical, social, psychological, emotional, and well-being status of an individual. The interference due to symptoms and signs of heart failure affects Qo…