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View article: Biochemical and Sociodemographic Correlates of Autism Spectrum Disorder Severity in Pakistani Children: A Mixed-Methods Sibling-Matched Study
Biochemical and Sociodemographic Correlates of Autism Spectrum Disorder Severity in Pakistani Children: A Mixed-Methods Sibling-Matched Study Open
Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) arises from complex genetic and environmental interactions. Populations in South Asia remain underrepresented in ASD research despite high consanguinity rates, distinct cultural exposures, and wide…
View article: Transvaginal Ultrasound: Current Practices and Barriers in Pakistani Sonographers
Transvaginal Ultrasound: Current Practices and Barriers in Pakistani Sonographers Open
Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is an important diagnostic medium in the evaluation of female pelvic pathology because it can be performed without invasiveness, is real-time, and has diagnostic accuracy. Its use in low and middle-income cou…
View article: Correction: Soomro et al. Comparative Efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Energy Technique with Gluteus Medius Strengthening Versus Gluteus Medius Strengthening Alone in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diagnostics 2024, 14, 2413
Correction: Soomro et al. Comparative Efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Energy Technique with Gluteus Medius Strengthening Versus Gluteus Medius Strengthening Alone in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diagnostics 2024, 14, 2413 Open
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View article: Doppler assessment of portal and hepatic vein alterations in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Doppler assessment of portal and hepatic vein alterations in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Open
Objective To evaluate the impact of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) on portal and hepatic vein hemodynamics using Doppler ultrasound. Methodology This was a case-control study conducted at Radiology Department of --- for the dura…
View article: Inter and Intra-Rater Reliability of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to Measure Plantar Fascia Thickness in Patients with Established Plantar Fasciitis
Inter and Intra-Rater Reliability of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to Measure Plantar Fascia Thickness in Patients with Established Plantar Fasciitis Open
Objective Plantar fascia (PF) is a thick connective tissue on the plantar surface of the foot that plays a crucial role in maintaining the longitudinal arch. Plantar fasciitis, characterized by inflammation of the medial tuberosity of the …
View article: Sonographic effect of diabetes on thickness and cross-sectional area of Achilles tendon
Sonographic effect of diabetes on thickness and cross-sectional area of Achilles tendon Open
Background Sonographic evaluation of the Achilles tendon can reveal morphological changes associated with diabetes, potentially indicating diabetic musculoskeletal involvement and aiding early detection of tendon pathologies. Objective To …
View article: Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase-mutated Follicular Variant Papillary Thyroid Cancer With Tibial Metastasis
Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase-mutated Follicular Variant Papillary Thyroid Cancer With Tibial Metastasis Open
Follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (FV-PTC) generally has a favorable prognosis but can behave aggressively, notably in the presence of TERT promoter mutations. We present a case of a 58-year-old woman with a remote history …
View article: A systematic review: impact of dry needling, isometric, and eccentric exercises on pain and function in individuals with patellar tendinopathy
A systematic review: impact of dry needling, isometric, and eccentric exercises on pain and function in individuals with patellar tendinopathy Open
This systematic review aims to evaluate the existing body of evidence and provide a comprehensive analysis of the effects of dry needling, isometric, and eccentric exercises on pain severity and functional impairment in individuals diagnos…
View article: 71501 | Concordance of Echo Versus Invasive Assessment of Moderate Aortic Stenosis: 15 Year Single Center Experience
71501 | Concordance of Echo Versus Invasive Assessment of Moderate Aortic Stenosis: 15 Year Single Center Experience Open
View article: Prediction of Diabetes by Measuring the Cross-Sectional Area of Median and Tibial Nerves. Is It a Good Predictor?
Prediction of Diabetes by Measuring the Cross-Sectional Area of Median and Tibial Nerves. Is It a Good Predictor? Open
Objective: To evaluate the sonography of median and tibial nerve in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.Method: In this Case-Control study 90 individuals divided into 45 diabetics and 45 non-diabetics were examined. The study was perform…
View article: Effect of periprocedural anticoagulation on patient outcomes after transcatheter edge to edge repair of mitral valve with MitraClipTM; an insight from nationwide dataset
Effect of periprocedural anticoagulation on patient outcomes after transcatheter edge to edge repair of mitral valve with MitraClipTM; an insight from nationwide dataset Open
DAPT has comparable results to anticoagulation after TEER with MitraClipTM in terms of stroke prevention, bleeding and 30-days readmission with the exception of patients with atrial fibrillation, who benefit from anticoagulation…
View article: Improving operational use of post-disaster damage assessment for Urban Search and Rescue by integrated graph-based multimodal remote sensing data analysis
Improving operational use of post-disaster damage assessment for Urban Search and Rescue by integrated graph-based multimodal remote sensing data analysis Open
This work investigates the application of remote sensing technologies within the specific operational context of emergency urban search and rescue (USAR) efforts post-disaster. We thoroughly investigate two innovative methodologies, each t…
View article: Obesity: a potential cause of varicocele leading to male infertility
Obesity: a potential cause of varicocele leading to male infertility Open
Male infertility is the root cause of social, psychological, economic, and medical problems. Obesity, culminating in varicocele, is one of the leading causes of male infertility. Veins of the lower abdomen are compressed by excessive subcu…
View article: Comparative Efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Energy Technique with Gluteus Medius Strengthening Versus Gluteus Medius Strengthening Alone in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparative Efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Energy Technique with Gluteus Medius Strengthening Versus Gluteus Medius Strengthening Alone in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Pain in the sacroiliac joint is the most prevalent and often overlooked. The sacroiliac joints are thought to be sources of pain in roughly 10% to 25% of patients with chronic lower back pain. Due to the biomechanical nature of…
View article: Retraction Note: Effectiveness of ultrasound guided dry needling in management of jumper’s knee: a randomized controlled trial
Retraction Note: Effectiveness of ultrasound guided dry needling in management of jumper’s knee: a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: 23 Microbiologic and valvular characteristics in patients with fulminant endocarditis from a UK distrcit general hospital
23 Microbiologic and valvular characteristics in patients with fulminant endocarditis from a UK distrcit general hospital Open
Introduction Infective Endocarditis (IE) remains a global health challenge, marked by substantial mortality and morbidity, with an estimated incidence of 13.8 cases per 100,000 population-years, resulting in 66,300 deaths worldwide. The gr…
View article: The effects of lumbar stabilization exercises with and without jaw movements in non-specific low back pain (A randomized controlled trial)
The effects of lumbar stabilization exercises with and without jaw movements in non-specific low back pain (A randomized controlled trial) Open
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the added effect of jaw clenching on the efficacy of lumbar stabilization exercises to manage chronic non-specific low back pain. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Sin…
View article: Provocative measures in the sonographic evaluation of varicocele in obese patients and relation of different grades of varicocele with intra-testicular hemodynamics
Provocative measures in the sonographic evaluation of varicocele in obese patients and relation of different grades of varicocele with intra-testicular hemodynamics Open
Background Doppler ultrasonography is typically used to diagnose as a non-invasive imaging technique for the evaluation of varicocele. The Valsalva maneuver and standing position cause reflux of blood through incompetent venous valves, aid…
View article: The Quality of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Videos on YouTube
The Quality of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Videos on YouTube Open
View article: Effects of Virtual Reality Exercises on Chronic Low Back Pain: Quasi-Experimental Study
Effects of Virtual Reality Exercises on Chronic Low Back Pain: Quasi-Experimental Study Open
Background Low back pain is a common health problem globally. Based on the duration of pain, it is classified as acute, subacute, or chronic low back pain. Different treatment strategies are available to reduce chronic low back pain. Virtu…
View article: Sonographic Relation between Adnexal Masses and Endometrial Thickness in Infertile Females with Hormonal Imbalance
Sonographic Relation between Adnexal Masses and Endometrial Thickness in Infertile Females with Hormonal Imbalance Open
Objective: To determine the sonographic relation between adnexal masses and endometrial thickness in infertile females with hormonal imbalances.
Study Design: Cross-sectional analytical study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of R…
View article: Intrarater and interrater reliability of the dynamic gait index in post stroke patients with eye movement disorders
Intrarater and interrater reliability of the dynamic gait index in post stroke patients with eye movement disorders Open
View article: RETRACTED ARTICLE: Effectiveness of ultrasound guided dry needling in management of jumper’s knee: a randomized controlled trial
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Effectiveness of ultrasound guided dry needling in management of jumper’s knee: a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Effect of Ergon IASTM technique on pain, strength and range of motion in plantar fasciitis patients. RCT
Effect of Ergon IASTM technique on pain, strength and range of motion in plantar fasciitis patients. RCT Open
Introduction Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common foot problem caused by repetitive microtrauma or excessive overload of fascia. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), stretching, and strengthening exercises are more helpful t…
View article: Substantiating the predictive role of ultrasound imaging in athletes with lower limb tendinopathy: a systematic review
Substantiating the predictive role of ultrasound imaging in athletes with lower limb tendinopathy: a systematic review Open
Objective: To explore the potential of ultrasound imaging to anticipate and monitor future symptoms of patellar or Achilles’ tendinopathy. Method: The systematic review comprised prospective studies that used ultrasound imaging of Achilles…
View article: Plant Based Diet and Its Effect on Cardiovascular Disease
Plant Based Diet and Its Effect on Cardiovascular Disease Open
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally and here in the United States. Diet has a major impact on the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. An unhealthy diet is th…
View article: Frequency Of Anxiety and Depression Among Medical Imaging Technologists in Public Hospitals of Lahore
Frequency Of Anxiety and Depression Among Medical Imaging Technologists in Public Hospitals of Lahore Open
A good psychological health is the base of wellness. Various factors have been identified that can predispose the medical students, nurses, physicians, radiographers, and other health care professionals to depression and anxiety. Objective…
View article: Subacromial Content to Subacromial Space Ratio in Neutral Position of the Arm as Diagnostic Criteria of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Subacromial Content to Subacromial Space Ratio in Neutral Position of the Arm as Diagnostic Criteria of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Open
Background: Shoulder impingement syndrome is one of the main causes of shoulder disability of working-class individuals. Currently, dynamic sonography of the shoulder is the modality of choice for the evaluation of shoulder impingement syn…
View article: Development of Health Care Facilities in Rural Areas of District Bagh, Azad Jammu, and Kashmir: A study of the application of the WASH-FIT tool
Development of Health Care Facilities in Rural Areas of District Bagh, Azad Jammu, and Kashmir: A study of the application of the WASH-FIT tool Open
Background: In order to maintain health of the communities; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices are important as they help prevent new infections from occurring. Water supply and hygiene are unsatisfactory in Pakistan's Primary…
View article: Efficacy of ultrasound guided dry needling as an adjunct to conventional physical therapy for patients with jumper’s knee: A randomized controlled trial
Efficacy of ultrasound guided dry needling as an adjunct to conventional physical therapy for patients with jumper’s knee: A randomized controlled trial Open
Background Jumper’s knee is a degenerative condition among athletes, and it has been treated with conventional physical therapy (CPT). Ultrasound guided dry needling (USG-DN) is a relatively new technique to explore clinical outcomes in pa…