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View article: Fermented pickles improve gut microbiota and immune profile in women in a community trial in rural Pakistan
Fermented pickles improve gut microbiota and immune profile in women in a community trial in rural Pakistan Open
View article: Incidence, Characteristics, and Management Pathways of OSA in England
Incidence, Characteristics, and Management Pathways of OSA in England Open
View article: Efficacy of Tramadol vs Pethidine for Control of Anaesthesia Induced Shivering in Patients undergoing Elective Caesarian Section under Spinal Anaesthesia
Efficacy of Tramadol vs Pethidine for Control of Anaesthesia Induced Shivering in Patients undergoing Elective Caesarian Section under Spinal Anaesthesia Open
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of tramadol for control of Anaesthesia Induced Shivering and compare it with pethidine in elective caesarian section patients under spinal anaesthesia. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study Place …
View article: Fatty Acid Profile, Lipid Quality Indices and Oxidative Stability of Snacks Consumed by Children Aged 6–24 Months in Rural Matiari, Sindh, Pakistan
Fatty Acid Profile, Lipid Quality Indices and Oxidative Stability of Snacks Consumed by Children Aged 6–24 Months in Rural Matiari, Sindh, Pakistan Open
High consumption of unhealthy, high-fat snacks negatively affects children’s health, highlighting the need to replace these with healthier alternatives. This study aimed to determine the fatty acid (FA) composition and lipid quality of var…
View article: The Frequency and Histological Type of Oral and Maxillofacial Malignancies Presenting at Tertiary Care Hospital
The Frequency and Histological Type of Oral and Maxillofacial Malignancies Presenting at Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Objective: to determine the frequency of common types of oral and maxillofacial malignancies in patients presenting with malignant tumors at tertiary care hospital. Methodology: The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design and w…
View article: Determining the cause of death through mortality surveillance using verbal autopsy in Karachi, Pakistan
Determining the cause of death through mortality surveillance using verbal autopsy in Karachi, Pakistan Open
The study underscores the need for targeted health care strategies to address the diverse CoD and varying health-seeking behaviours observed. Improving access to health care, particularly for home-based deaths and vulnerable age groups, is…
View article: FREQUENCY OF MULTIORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME (MODS) ON DAY 0 IN PATIENTS ADMITTING TO PICU AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH RISK FACTORS FOR MORTALITY
FREQUENCY OF MULTIORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME (MODS) ON DAY 0 IN PATIENTS ADMITTING TO PICU AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH RISK FACTORS FOR MORTALITY Open
Background: Multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) has been recognized as a leading contributor to death and disability in the PICU. Several definitions have been discussed in multiple studies. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the cu…
View article: Spectroscopic method development and validation for simultaneous estimation of neomycin sulphate and clotrimazole from bulk and pharmaceutical dosage form
Spectroscopic method development and validation for simultaneous estimation of neomycin sulphate and clotrimazole from bulk and pharmaceutical dosage form Open
A variety of pharmacological medications are available for the treatment of fungal infections. Spectroscopic methods are very effective for estimating such drugs. The study aimed to develop and validate a simple, sensitive, rapid, and prec…
View article: Method development and Validation of Catechin hydrate by using UV-Visible Spectroscopy
Method development and Validation of Catechin hydrate by using UV-Visible Spectroscopy Open
Catechin hydrate, a polyphenolic molecule, is widely present in tea leaves, fruits, and vegetables. The present study aims to develop an innovative, uncomplicated, precise, and reliable UV-visible spectroscopic technique to estimate Catech…
View article: Aflatoxin exposure and mortality in acutely ill children: results from the CHAIN network cohort
Aflatoxin exposure and mortality in acutely ill children: results from the CHAIN network cohort Open
Background Chronic exposure to aflatoxins is associated with liver cancer, impaired child growth, and compromised immune function. The Childhood Acute Illness and Nutrition (CHAIN) Network cohort was established to identify risk factors fo…
View article: Stool Genomics for Enhanced Monitoring of Nutrition Interventions in Childhood Malnutrition
Stool Genomics for Enhanced Monitoring of Nutrition Interventions in Childhood Malnutrition Open
Ready-to-use therapeutic and supplementary foods (RUTF/RUSF) are a primary treatment for childhood malnutrition, but measuring intervention compliance is labor intensive. We applied FoodSeq, a fecal genomic dietary assessment biomarker, in…
View article: Effectiveness of Monovalent Rotavirus Vaccine Among Young Children in Pakistan: a Test-Negative Case-Control Evaluation
Effectiveness of Monovalent Rotavirus Vaccine Among Young Children in Pakistan: a Test-Negative Case-Control Evaluation Open
Background Pakistan ranks among top 4 countries with greatest number of rotavirus deaths among young children. To reduce the burden of severe rotavirus disease, Pakistan began rolling out the monovalent oral rotavirus vaccine, Rotarix (RV1…
View article: Displacement-related stressors in a Sudanese war-affected community; identifying the impact of war exposure and ongoing stressors on trauma symptom severity: a national multi-center cross-sectional study
Displacement-related stressors in a Sudanese war-affected community; identifying the impact of war exposure and ongoing stressors on trauma symptom severity: a national multi-center cross-sectional study Open
View article: Pulmonary Tuberculous Lesions: An Autopsy Study in Central Kerala, India
Pulmonary Tuberculous Lesions: An Autopsy Study in Central Kerala, India Open
View article: Letter to the Editor: Talus Position Correlates With Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Following a Lateral Ankle Sprain
Letter to the Editor: Talus Position Correlates With Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Following a Lateral Ankle Sprain Open
View article: Group Teaching Strategies and Students’ Learning: An Experimental Approach for Teaching of Sentence Structure
Group Teaching Strategies and Students’ Learning: An Experimental Approach for Teaching of Sentence Structure Open
We express our views and thoughts with the help of words in both speaking and writing. We use small phrases and sentence for communication and expression. In English grammar sentence structure is the arrangement of words, phrases and claus…
View article: Inflammation impairs post-hospital discharge growth among children hospitalised with acute illness in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia
Inflammation impairs post-hospital discharge growth among children hospitalised with acute illness in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia Open
Childhood growth can be affected by acute illness, chronic conditions, diet and their home environment. In resource-poor settings, children often experience poor growth following illness, but the mechanisms are poorly understood. This coho…
View article: Dietary plant diversity predicts early life microbiome maturation
Dietary plant diversity predicts early life microbiome maturation Open
Summary Despite established links between the infant gut microbiome and health, how complementary feeding shapes colonization remains unclear. Using FoodSeq, a DNA-based dietary assessment technique, we surveyed food intake across 729 chil…
View article: Ischemic stroke and post-stroke depression: the role of agomelatine
Ischemic stroke and post-stroke depression: the role of agomelatine Open
Ischemic stroke (IS) is a leading cause of death globally. IS occurs due to a blockage of cerebral arteries, leading to neuronal injury, tissue death, and brain infarcts. This induces lack of oxygenation to the brain which induces neuroinf…
View article: The Role of Fermented Pickles in Shaping Gut Microbiota and Immune Response in Women: A Community-Based Trial in Pakistan
The Role of Fermented Pickles in Shaping Gut Microbiota and Immune Response in Women: A Community-Based Trial in Pakistan Open
A gut microbiome-targeted diet can potentially mitigate chronic diseases like malnutrition. In a prospective 12-week intervention trial, we evaluated the effects of six different plant-based fermented pickles (∼50g/day) on clinical, inflam…
View article: Knowledge and Practices Regarding Diet Balance Among Adolescent Students at Zaid Al-Shawkani School, Aden, Yemen. A cross-Sectional Survey
Knowledge and Practices Regarding Diet Balance Among Adolescent Students at Zaid Al-Shawkani School, Aden, Yemen. A cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background: Nutrition has a vital role in human health and well-being, influencing both physical development and cognitive abilities essential for academic success. Research indicates that improved nutrition is associated with enhanced aca…
View article: Impact of temperatures on malaria incidence in vulnerable regions of Pakistan: empirical evidence and future projections
Impact of temperatures on malaria incidence in vulnerable regions of Pakistan: empirical evidence and future projections Open
Malaria remains a major health challenge in developing countries, with climate change intensifying its impact. Pakistan is among the most vulnerable nations. This study examines the relationship between temperature and malaria cases in two…
View article: Dietary Plant Diversity Predicts Early Life Microbiome Maturation
Dietary Plant Diversity Predicts Early Life Microbiome Maturation Open
View article: Ventilators and Respiratory Support Devices: Engineering and Clinical Insights
Ventilators and Respiratory Support Devices: Engineering and Clinical Insights Open
View article: Oral Throxin Dose Adjutment in Total Thyroidectomy Patients in Benign Thyroid Disorders
Oral Throxin Dose Adjutment in Total Thyroidectomy Patients in Benign Thyroid Disorders Open
Objective: The purpose of this research was to identify the optimal oral thyroxin dosage for individuals with benign thyroid disorders who had undergone a complete thyroidectomy. Methods: Included in the study were 75 adult patients who ha…
View article: Blood Analysis PCV (Packed Cell Volume) Using Arduino
Blood Analysis PCV (Packed Cell Volume) Using Arduino Open
There are several methods that can be used to determine the packed red blood cell volume (PCV). Some are direct and others are indirect methods. Using a manual ruler to evaluate PCV is the easiest and most economical method that is commonl…
View article: Association of feeding practices with growth in infants: a longitudinal observational study in a rural district of Pakistan
Association of feeding practices with growth in infants: a longitudinal observational study in a rural district of Pakistan Open
Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended for the first 6 months of an infant’s life, but barriers to EBF persist due to sociocultural, economic and health-related factors in resource-poor settings. This study examines the as…
View article: Genomic Atlas of Early Life Bifidobacteria for Rational Development of Next-Generation Probiotics for Infant Health
Genomic Atlas of Early Life Bifidobacteria for Rational Development of Next-Generation Probiotics for Infant Health Open
View article: Integration of Hand Gesture and Voice Command Control for Smart Wheelchairs
Integration of Hand Gesture and Voice Command Control for Smart Wheelchairs Open
The development of smart wheelchair systems has gained significant attention due to the increasing demand for assistive technologies that enhance the independence and mobility of individuals with disabilities. Traditional wheelchair contro…
View article: Impact of phototherapy on serum calcium levels in full-term neonates with hyperbilirubinemia
Impact of phototherapy on serum calcium levels in full-term neonates with hyperbilirubinemia Open
Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the frequency of hypocalcemia in term newborns with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia following phototherapy. Material and Methods: The descriptive case series research was conducted for six…