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View article: <b>Substance Abuse Among Different Age Groups and Genders: A Cross-Sectional Study of Patients Attending Public Psychiatry Hospital of Hyderabad</b>
<b>Substance Abuse Among Different Age Groups and Genders: A Cross-Sectional Study of Patients Attending Public Psychiatry Hospital of Hyderabad</b> Open
Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) remain a critical global public health issue, with young adults and males consistently identified as high-risk groups. However, limited epidemiological data from psychiatric populations in low-res…
View article: <b>Determinants of Contraceptive Service Utilization Among Women of Reproductive Age Visiting Civil Hospital Umerkot</b>
<b>Determinants of Contraceptive Service Utilization Among Women of Reproductive Age Visiting Civil Hospital Umerkot</b> Open
Background: Contraceptive use is essential for improving maternal and child health outcomes, particularly in rural populations where access to family planning is constrained by socio-cultural and economic barriers. In Pakistan, the contrac…
View article: Use of Lidocaine to Reduce the Propofol Induced Pain during Induction of General Anesthesia in Adult
Use of Lidocaine to Reduce the Propofol Induced Pain during Induction of General Anesthesia in Adult Open
Introduction: Propofol is a commonly used intravenous anesthetic agent characterized by a short induction and recovery time. However, its injection is often characterized by moderate to severe pain, thus making it uncomfortable for patient…
View article: Awareness and Knowledge Regarding the Concept of Shortened Dental Arches Among Dental Surgeons in Karachi, Pakistan
Awareness and Knowledge Regarding the Concept of Shortened Dental Arches Among Dental Surgeons in Karachi, Pakistan Open
Tooth loss remains a major oral health problem with a high public and individual health effect. impacting the majority of persons in their middle and older years. Objective: To evaluate knowledge and comprehension of the idea of shortened …
View article: Evaluation of Mean Apical Sealing Ability of Bio Ceramic and AH Plus (Dentsply Sirona) Sealer in Single Rooted Teeth: An In Vitro Study
Evaluation of Mean Apical Sealing Ability of Bio Ceramic and AH Plus (Dentsply Sirona) Sealer in Single Rooted Teeth: An In Vitro Study Open
A good seal is essential to prevent bacteria from re-entering the canal. Sealers can significantly impact the success of the treatment. Understanding which sealant works better can help dentists improve the outcome of root canal treatments…
View article: Chunky Mitral Annular Calcification: Caseoma or a Tumor?
Chunky Mitral Annular Calcification: Caseoma or a Tumor? Open
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Renal Artery Resistive Index in Diagnosing Obstructive Uropathy
Diagnostic Accuracy of Renal Artery Resistive Index in Diagnosing Obstructive Uropathy Open
Background: Obstructive uropathy, a common cause of acute and chronic kidney disease, poses diagnostic challenges, particularly when non-invasive methods are preferred to reduce patient exposure to ionizing radiation from CT scans. The ren…
View article: RETRACTED: A Challenging Diagnostic Dilemma: Asymptomatic AV Block in COVID-19 and MRSA Co-Occurrence
RETRACTED: A Challenging Diagnostic Dilemma: Asymptomatic AV Block in COVID-19 and MRSA Co-Occurrence Open
The burden of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been identified as causing multiorgan damage. Respiratory compromise remains one of the most common presentations, but cardiac injuries, including myocardial injury, ischemia, and condu…
View article: Fluid Preloading Versus Ephedrine in the Management of Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension in patients undergoing Cesarean Delivery
Fluid Preloading Versus Ephedrine in the Management of Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension in patients undergoing Cesarean Delivery Open
Objective: To compare the efficacy of prophylactic ephedrine versus fluid preload (Hartmann’s solution) in preventing hypotension in women undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia at a teaching hospital Methodology: Study was co…
View article: A Case of JAK2V617F-Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasm in a Young Female Presenting With Extreme Thrombocytosis
A Case of JAK2V617F-Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasm in a Young Female Presenting With Extreme Thrombocytosis Open
Thrombocytosis is a commonly observed condition in clinical practice and typically results from various pathophysiological factors, such as iron deficiency, blood loss, infection, medications, rheumatologic conditions, malignancy, asplenia…
View article: To determine the frequency of Baker’s cyst on MRI in patients with knee pain.
To determine the frequency of Baker’s cyst on MRI in patients with knee pain. Open
Objective: To determine the frequency of Baker’s cyst in patients presenting with knee pain, considering MRI as imaging modality. Study Design: Descriptive, Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Radiology, JPMC, Karachi. Period: 03…
View article: Third-Degree Heart Block in COVID-19 Pneumonia Complicated by Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Bacteremia. A case report and review of literature
Third-Degree Heart Block in COVID-19 Pneumonia Complicated by Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Bacteremia. A case report and review of literature Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) burden has been identified to cause multiorgan damage. Respiratory compromise is still one of the most common presentations, but cardiac injuries like myocardial injury, ischemia, and conduction abnormal…
View article: ASSESSMENT OF CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY DENTAL STUDENTS AND GRADUATES DURING FINAL SHADE SELECTION IN FIXED PROSTHESIS.
ASSESSMENT OF CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY DENTAL STUDENTS AND GRADUATES DURING FINAL SHADE SELECTION IN FIXED PROSTHESIS. Open
Introduction: Proper shade selection is essential for both direct and indirect restoration of dentition to achieve successful aesthetic dentistry that meets patient satisfaction and has a progressive impact on a person's personality. Choos…
View article: The Efficacy of a Caudal Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine-Tramadol Combination for Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric Lower Abdominal Surgeries
The Efficacy of a Caudal Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine-Tramadol Combination for Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric Lower Abdominal Surgeries Open
Background: The major responsibility of perioperative pediatric anesthesia is to control acute pain in children undergoing surgery. Because some analgesics have synergistic or additive effects, they can be used to create balanced analgesia…
View article: Assessment of anaesthesia workforce capacity in district and tehsil (taluka) hospitals in Sindh province of Pakistan: a survey
Assessment of anaesthesia workforce capacity in district and tehsil (taluka) hospitals in Sindh province of Pakistan: a survey Open
Objectives Our objective was to determine the current availability of human resource at secondary care hospitals in Sindh province and to identify gaps in term of appropriate number of anaesthesiologists available for delivery of safe anae…
View article: 0491 Use of Neuromuscular Stimulation device of Tongue to treat Mild obstructive sleep apnea in Veteran population
0491 Use of Neuromuscular Stimulation device of Tongue to treat Mild obstructive sleep apnea in Veteran population Open
Introduction Approximately 30 million adults in United States suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with much higher prevalence in veterans. However, the treatment options of sleep apnea are currently limited due to CPAP device shorta…
View article: Prophylactic Use of Ondansetron for Hypotension Prevention in Cases Undergoing Cesarean Section Post-Spinal Anesthesia
Prophylactic Use of Ondansetron for Hypotension Prevention in Cases Undergoing Cesarean Section Post-Spinal Anesthesia Open
Background: Ondansetron is being administrated to prevent post spinal hypotension and its affects are promising. Globally, researches being conducted to identify the prophylactic effects of ondansetron. Aim: To determine the frequency of m…
View article: Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Patient With Ventricular Septal Defect and Marijuana Consumption: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Patient With Ventricular Septal Defect and Marijuana Consumption: A Case Report and Review of Literature Open
View article: Data Dimension Reduction makes ML Algorithms efficient
Data Dimension Reduction makes ML Algorithms efficient Open
Data dimension reduction (DDR) is all about mapping data from high dimensions to low dimensions, various techniques of DDR are being used for image dimension reduction like Random Projections, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), the Varian…
View article: The Agreement between the Conventional and Digital Radiographs in Detection of Intracanal Separated Files
The Agreement between the Conventional and Digital Radiographs in Detection of Intracanal Separated Files Open
Objective: to determine the agreement between the conventional and digital radiographs in detection of intra canal separated files. Material & Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at Operative Dentistry Department, Institute of D…
View article: Post-Operative Outcome of Open Cholecystectomy in Patients Receiving Spinal Versus General Anesthesia
Post-Operative Outcome of Open Cholecystectomy in Patients Receiving Spinal Versus General Anesthesia Open
Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze the postoperative outcome of open cholecystectomy in patients receiving spinal versus general anesthesia. Study design: Analytical cross-sectional study Place and Duration: this studay was cond…
View article: Contrast of Laryngeal Mask Airway Versus Endotracheal Tube for Early Postoperative Recovery Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Contrast of Laryngeal Mask Airway Versus Endotracheal Tube for Early Postoperative Recovery Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Open
Aim: To assess the difference between laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal tube for early postoperative recovery following laparoscopic cholecystectomy Study design: A randomized controlled trial Place and Duration: This study was con…
View article: Ketamine-Induced Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion and Hyponatremia
Ketamine-Induced Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion and Hyponatremia Open
View article: Interpretation of Parathyroid Hormone Levels in Renal Impairment
Interpretation of Parathyroid Hormone Levels in Renal Impairment Open
View article: Knowledge Regarding COVID-19 Awareness among Private Dental Practitioners in Karachi
Knowledge Regarding COVID-19 Awareness among Private Dental Practitioners in Karachi Open
Objective: Study is to assess knowledge about corona among private dental practitioners in Karachi.
Study Design: Prospective cross sectional study.
Materials & Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study conducted during the time pe…
View article: A Young Heart With Coronary Dissection
A Young Heart With Coronary Dissection Open
Chest pain is one of the common complaints encountered in clinical practice. Multiple diseases present as chest pain and often the etiology can be challenging to diagnose. Among the cardiac causes, coronary artery dissection is one of the …
View article: Endotracheal Tube Size and Post-Operative Sore Throat in Women
Endotracheal Tube Size and Post-Operative Sore Throat in Women Open
Aim: To determine the proportion of women with postoperative sore throat an hour after elective surgery in women intubated with a size 6 endotracheal tube versus size 7 endotracheal tube. Study design: Randomized controlled trial Place and…
View article: The Role of Cardiac Imaging in the Evaluation of Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Diseases
The Role of Cardiac Imaging in the Evaluation of Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Diseases Open
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Color Doppler Ultrasonography among Patients Having Deep Vein Thrombosis by Taking Venography as Gold Standard
Diagnostic Accuracy of Color Doppler Ultrasonography among Patients Having Deep Vein Thrombosis by Taking Venography as Gold Standard Open
Objective: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of Color Doppler ultrasonography in patients with Deep Venous Thrombosis by using venography as gold standard at Radiology department of Civil Hospital Karachi.
Methodology: This cross-sectiona…