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View article: Ward-Based High-Flow Nasal Cannula Led by the Medical Emergency Team: A Pragmatic Model for Resource Stewardship
Ward-Based High-Flow Nasal Cannula Led by the Medical Emergency Team: A Pragmatic Model for Resource Stewardship Open
High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure is typically restricted to ICUs. We evaluated a ward-based, medical emergency team (MET)–supervised HFNC protocol (flow ≤ 40 L/min, F io 2 ≤ 0.40) with 2-/4-/8-hour nur…
View article: Postpartum depression prevalence, risk factors, and interventions among women in Punjab, Pakistan
Postpartum depression prevalence, risk factors, and interventions among women in Punjab, Pakistan Open
The postnatal period is when women are most vulnerable to developing postpartum mental diseases, including postpartum depression and psychosis. Because there is a strong link between the prevalence of postpartum depression and particular p…
View article: Correlation of Pattern and Presentation of Maxillofacial Injuries with Seatbelt Law Compliance in Saudi Arabia
Correlation of Pattern and Presentation of Maxillofacial Injuries with Seatbelt Law Compliance in Saudi Arabia Open
BACKGROUND Injuries to the soft and hard tissues of the facial region, have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. The etiology of these injuries varies depending on the country. In Saudi Arabia, road traffic accidents accoun…
View article: Enhancing cauliflower growth under cadmium stress: synergistic effects of Cd-tolerant Klebsiella strains and jasmonic acid foliar application
Enhancing cauliflower growth under cadmium stress: synergistic effects of Cd-tolerant Klebsiella strains and jasmonic acid foliar application Open
The pollution of heavy metals (HMs) is a major environmental concern for agricultural farming communities due to water scarcity, which forces farmers to use wastewater for irrigation purposes in Pakistan. Vegetables grown around the cities…
View article: Senior high school students learn physics while playing: how
Senior high school students learn physics while playing: how Open
This research was conducted to improve the quality of physics learning at grade X Science-1 SMAN 1 Padang. Collaboration was conducted between lecturers and physics teachers in the activities of teaching lecturers in schools. The subjects …
View article: Use of Rapid Antigen Detection Tests Versus Viral Culture in De-isolation Decision-Making for Critically Ill Patients Infected with Omicron B.1.1.529
Use of Rapid Antigen Detection Tests Versus Viral Culture in De-isolation Decision-Making for Critically Ill Patients Infected with Omicron B.1.1.529 Open
Background COVID-19 vaccination effectively decreased hospitalization and mortality during the surge of infections with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. However, patients infected with the Omicron variant who did not receive a third COVID-1…
View article: To compare the treatment of intrabony defects with autogenous periosteal grafts as a barrier membrane in chronic periodontitis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
To compare the treatment of intrabony defects with autogenous periosteal grafts as a barrier membrane in chronic periodontitis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Open
To evaluate the effectiveness of autogenous periosteal graft as a barrier membrane on the clinical parameters when used in the treatment of intrabony defects in chronic periodontitis patients. Four databases MEDLINE (by PubMed), Cochrane d…
View article: Internal Migration and Urbanization: A case study from Semi-arid regions of Pakistan
Internal Migration and Urbanization: A case study from Semi-arid regions of Pakistan Open
The study analyses the determinants of urbanization in semi-arid regions and the role of institutions in dealing with the issue. Focusing mainly on three semiarid districts of Pakistan, i.e., Mardan, Faisalabad, and Dera Ghazi Khan (D.G Kh…
View article: Association of early mobility with the incidence of deep-vein thrombosis and mortality among critically ill patients: a post hoc analysis of PREVENT trial
Association of early mobility with the incidence of deep-vein thrombosis and mortality among critically ill patients: a post hoc analysis of PREVENT trial Open
Background This study assessed the mobility levels among critically ill patients and the association of early mobility with incident proximal lower-limb deep-vein thrombosis and 90-day mortality. Methods This was a post hoc analysis of the…
View article: Antiparasitic Activity of Plants Extract against Gastrointestinal Nematodes and Rhipicephalus microplus
Antiparasitic Activity of Plants Extract against Gastrointestinal Nematodes and Rhipicephalus microplus Open
Parasites are the significant factors influencing the health and production status of animals all over the globe. The high cost of currently available drugs and the emergence of parasitic-resistant strains has highlighted the importance of…
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Oral Cancer Among Saudi Women: A Systematic Review
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Oral Cancer Among Saudi Women: A Systematic Review Open
Electronic database Google Scholar and Pub Med in English language were used for review from the year 1990 till August 2020.Keywords used were "oral cancer," "squamous cell carcinoma," "epidemiology," "risk factors," "women," "Saudi Arabia…
View article: Outcome of COVID19 in Patients With Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Retrospective Multicenter Study in Saudi Arabia
Outcome of COVID19 in Patients With Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Retrospective Multicenter Study in Saudi Arabia Open
Background Although genetic diseases are rare, children with such conditions who get infected with COVID-19 tend to have a severe illness requiring hospitalization. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic disorder of collagen result…
View article: Characteristics and outcome of tertiary care critically ill COVID-19 patients with multiple comorbidities admitted to the intensive care unit
Characteristics and outcome of tertiary care critically ill COVID-19 patients with multiple comorbidities admitted to the intensive care unit Open
PURPOSE: We conducted this study to evaluate the characteristics and outcomes exclusively in high-risk coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tertiary care patients with multiple comorbidities, as very few have reported outcomes in this speci…
View article: Too early for admission? A Telemedicine follow up comparison of mild COVID-19 patients from the Emergency Department and Clinics.
Too early for admission? A Telemedicine follow up comparison of mild COVID-19 patients from the Emergency Department and Clinics. Open
Significant number of mild COVID-19 patients head to the ED for initial assistance but have similar outcomes to AC patients. TM-CS could be a safe alternative for follow-up monitoring of these patients.
View article: From Epidemic to Pandemic: Comparing Hospital Staff Emotional Experience Between MERS and COVID-19
From Epidemic to Pandemic: Comparing Hospital Staff Emotional Experience Between MERS and COVID-19 Open
Objective: Both Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have an emotional toll on healthcare workers (HCWs), but the difference of the impact between the two diseases remains unknown.Design: A cross …
View article: Comparative Effects of Bio-Wastes in Combination with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria on Growth and Productivity of Okra
Comparative Effects of Bio-Wastes in Combination with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria on Growth and Productivity of Okra Open
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria with multiple growth-promoting traits play a significant role in soil to improve soil health, crop growth and yield. Recent research studies have focused on the integration of organic amendments with pl…
View article: Determinants of food security and prospects of crop diversification in rural regions of Punjab, Pakistan
Determinants of food security and prospects of crop diversification in rural regions of Punjab, Pakistan Open
Pakistan is an agricultural economy, yet achieving food security has become indispensable. This study aimed at measuring the influence of different factors on the state of food security among rural households and prospects of crops diversi…
View article: Comparison of characteristics and ventilatory course between coronavirus disease 2019 and Middle East respiratory syndrome patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Comparison of characteristics and ventilatory course between coronavirus disease 2019 and Middle East respiratory syndrome patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome Open
Background: Both coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) can cause acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); however, their ARDS course and characteristics have not been compared, which we evaluate…
View article: Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and End-of-Life Care Between COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19 Muslim Patients During the 2020 Pandemic
Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and End-of-Life Care Between COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19 Muslim Patients During the 2020 Pandemic Open
Background: Little is known about end-of-life care among Muslim patients, particularly during Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID) pandemic, which we report here. Methods: The clinical characteristics, end-of-life care and resuscitation status…
View article: Information deficiency among farmers regarding vegetable production practices in peri-urban areas of the Punjab-Pakistan
Information deficiency among farmers regarding vegetable production practices in peri-urban areas of the Punjab-Pakistan Open
This study aimed at exploring the information deficiency among vegetables growers regarding production practices of vegetables. Total 208 vegetable growers, who were selected randomly participated in the study as respondents. The data were…
View article: Test-based de-isolation in COVID-19 immunocompromised patients: Cycle threshold value versus SARS-CoV-2 viral culture
Test-based de-isolation in COVID-19 immunocompromised patients: Cycle threshold value versus SARS-CoV-2 viral culture Open
The mean Ct value for negative viral cultures was 20.5 in this case series of immunocompromised patients. Unlike those with hematological malignancies, none of the solid organ transplant patients had positive viral cultures. Adopting the t…
View article: Impact of Sensitization of Family Caregivers upon Treatment Compliance among Geriatric Patients Suffering from Elder Abuse and Neglect
Impact of Sensitization of Family Caregivers upon Treatment Compliance among Geriatric Patients Suffering from Elder Abuse and Neglect Open
Geriatric patients in various outpatient department (OPDs) have been found to agonize from elder abuse and neglect (EAN). Such suffering imposes depressive states within individuals, which in turn affects treatment compliance. The objectiv…
View article: Periodontal Treatment Practice and Referral Profile of General Dentists – A Cross-sectional Questionnaire Survey
Periodontal Treatment Practice and Referral Profile of General Dentists – A Cross-sectional Questionnaire Survey Open
BACKGROUND: Because of medical advancement, the mean age of the general population is increasing gradually. This increase in the mean age of patients has led to its implications on oral health. Hence, it is logical to assume an increase in…
View article: Telemedicine monitoring of high-risk coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients by Family Medicine service after discharge from the Emergency Department
Telemedicine monitoring of high-risk coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients by Family Medicine service after discharge from the Emergency Department Open
Family medicine-led telemonitoring of high-risk COVID-19 patients presenting to the ED with mild-to-moderate disease is a feasible and cost-effective alternative to hospitalization.