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View article: P98 Prevalence of bacteria carrying ESBL genes on hospital surfaces in low- and middle-income countries
P98 Prevalence of bacteria carrying ESBL genes on hospital surfaces in low- and middle-income countries Open
Background The hospital environment can be a hotspot for the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with high antibiotic usage and varied cleaning practices acting as a reservoir for AMR bacteria that can persist on surfaces such as …
View article: Salivary biomarkers in cancer detection and management
Salivary biomarkers in cancer detection and management Open
Studies have identified specific salivary biomarkers associated with different types of cancer, including oral, lung, and pancreatic cancers. These biomarkers can be proteins, DNA fragments, or other molecules that indicate the presence or…
View article: Hospital-Associated Synanthropic Insects as Carriers of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Evidence from Lahore, Pakistan
Hospital-Associated Synanthropic Insects as Carriers of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Evidence from Lahore, Pakistan Open
The issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is significant in the world, and one of the most important types of pathogens that transmit both nosocomial and community infections is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Objecti…
View article: <b>Environmental Reservoirs of Antimicrobial Resistance: Gram-Negative Bacteria from Sinks and Water Filtration Plants</b>
<b>Environmental Reservoirs of Antimicrobial Resistance: Gram-Negative Bacteria from Sinks and Water Filtration Plants</b> Open
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major global health threat, with Gram-negative bacteria showing increasing multidrug resistance even to last-line agents such as carbapenems and polymyxins. Environmental reservoirs, inclu…
View article: GENETIC ANALYSIS OF CARBAPENEMASE-PRODUCING BACTERIA CAUSING URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN REPRODUCTIVE-AGE FEMALES OF LAHORE
GENETIC ANALYSIS OF CARBAPENEMASE-PRODUCING BACTERIA CAUSING URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN REPRODUCTIVE-AGE FEMALES OF LAHORE Open
Background: Carbapenemase-producing uropathogens represent a critical public health challenge, especially among women of reproductive age who are predisposed to recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to hormonal, anatomical, and beh…
View article: <b>SCREENING OF THALASSAEMIA IN THE EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS OF THALASSAEMIA CHILDREN</b>
<b>SCREENING OF THALASSAEMIA IN THE EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS OF THALASSAEMIA CHILDREN</b> Open
A dangerous blood condition that can run in families is thalassemia. It poses a significant health risk, particularly in regions where the gene is prevalent. Examinations were performed on 320 members of the families of children who were d…
View article: IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTIMACY, RELIGIOSITY, PERCEIVED IMPORTANCE OF SEX, AND PERCEIVED SEXUAL SATISFACTION ON LIFETIME AND FOUR WEEKS POSTCOITAL DYSPHORIA IN PAKISTANI WOMEN
IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTIMACY, RELIGIOSITY, PERCEIVED IMPORTANCE OF SEX, AND PERCEIVED SEXUAL SATISFACTION ON LIFETIME AND FOUR WEEKS POSTCOITAL DYSPHORIA IN PAKISTANI WOMEN Open
Objectives The present study was conducted with objectives of finding out the impact of emotional intimacy, religiosity, perceived importance of sex, and perceived sexual satisfaction on lifetime and 4 weeks postcoital dysphoria (PCD); and…
View article: Assessment of Gluteus Maximus and Medius Weakness in Postpartum Females with Pelvic Pain
Assessment of Gluteus Maximus and Medius Weakness in Postpartum Females with Pelvic Pain Open
Background: In postpartum females, pelvic pain is a common issue that can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. Weakness in the gluteus maximus and medius muscles impacts pelvic stability and movement and may cause pa…
View article: Exploring New Delhi Metallo Beta Lactamases in Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli: genotypic vs. phenotypic insights
Exploring New Delhi Metallo Beta Lactamases in Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli: genotypic vs. phenotypic insights Open
This study demonstrates the value of the RESIST-5 O.K.N.V.I. lateral flow assay as a rapid and reliable diagnostic tool for detecting blaNDM in Escherichia coli, with strong agreement to PCR and WGS. While performance for Klebsiella pneumo…
View article: Stability analysis and resilient communication in connected vehicle platooning: Addressing input communication delays and disruptions through Lyapunov analysis and event-triggered control
Stability analysis and resilient communication in connected vehicle platooning: Addressing input communication delays and disruptions through Lyapunov analysis and event-triggered control Open
This paper addresses the impact of disruptions in event-triggered control and input communication delays in connected vehicle systems (CVSs). Focusing on vehicle platooning, we develop a controller that compensates for communication delays…
View article: Stem Cell Patentability: Legal Challenges
Stem Cell Patentability: Legal Challenges Open
Stem cells are versatile cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation into different specialized cell types. Their immense potential has led to a surge in research and practical applications medicine. Patentability of the stem cells h…
View article: Risk factors for Beta-lactam and carbapenem-resistant bacteria causing post-burn infections
Risk factors for Beta-lactam and carbapenem-resistant bacteria causing post-burn infections Open
Background: Burn patients are predisposed to infection because of the loss of skin barrier protection and low immunity. This study aims to evaluate the risk factors of post-burn infections due to beta-lactam and carbapenem-resistant bacter…
View article: Synergy of Xpert (MTB/RIF) and Line probe assay for detection of rifampicin resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Synergy of Xpert (MTB/RIF) and Line probe assay for detection of rifampicin resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Open
Introduction: Early diagnosis and successful treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) demands rapid, precise, and consistent diagnostic methods to minimise the development of resistance. Therefore, this comparative study was designed …
View article: Coexistence of β-lactamase genes and biofilm forming potential among carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Lahore, Pakistan
Coexistence of β-lactamase genes and biofilm forming potential among carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Lahore, Pakistan Open
Introduction: Our goal was to investigate the antimicrobial resistance due to beta-lactamase genes and virulent determinants (biofilm-forming ability) expressed by Acinetobacter collected from health settings in Pakistan. A cross-sectional…
View article: Drug-Resistant Trends of Acinetobacter Spp Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Punjab, Pakistan
Drug-Resistant Trends of Acinetobacter Spp Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Punjab, Pakistan Open
The escalating level of antimicrobial resistance in Pakistan poses a significant threat to public health nationwide. Objective: To evaluate the antibiotic resistance trend of Acinetobacter spp before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and di…
View article: New Delhi metallo-β-lactamases among extensively drug-resistant clinical isolates from Lahore, Pakistan
New Delhi metallo-β-lactamases among extensively drug-resistant clinical isolates from Lahore, Pakistan Open
Aim: The study determines rates of carbapenem resistance (CR) and frequency of blaNDM in multidrug-resistance (MDR) or extensive drug resistance (XDR), and evaluates the potential of phenotypic tests for detecting NDM production. Materials…
View article: Relationship between personality traits and postpartum depression in Pakistani fathers
Relationship between personality traits and postpartum depression in Pakistani fathers Open
The previous studies have found an association between Big Five personality traits and postpartum depression in women. The present study aimed to find out an association between Big Five personality traits and postpartum depression in a sa…
View article: Emerging threats of high biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance in clinical methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from Pakistan
Emerging threats of high biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance in clinical methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from Pakistan Open
Clinical MRSA strains exhibit a substantial potential for biofilm formation, contributing to a resistant phenotype. Routine antibiotic testing in clinical settings that overlook the biofilm aspect may lead to the failure of empiric antibio…
View article: Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Fruit Juices on Clinical and non-Clinical Enterotoxigenic, biofilm-producing Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus aureus
Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Fruit Juices on Clinical and non-Clinical Enterotoxigenic, biofilm-producing Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus aureus Open
The drug-resistance behavior of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has made it difficult to treat. This study aimed to discover some fruit juice's anti-MRSA potential and the presence of enterotoxin genesin MRSA.MRSA strain…
View article: Emerging Candida Species Isolated From Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore: Species Distribution and Susceptibility Profile
Emerging Candida Species Isolated From Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore: Species Distribution and Susceptibility Profile Open
Objective: In the last five years, invasive Candida infections have become more prevalent. Along with Candida albicans, non-albicans candida (NAC), infections are also increasing. The study aimed to identify the emerging candida species fr…
View article: Carriage of Enterotoxin Genes by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Anti-Staphylococcal Activity of Local Citrus Fruits
Carriage of Enterotoxin Genes by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Anti-Staphylococcal Activity of Local Citrus Fruits Open
Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the leading causes of skin infections and food poisoning worldwide. Citrus fruits enriched with phytochemicals can exhibit anti-staphylococcal activity. Objective: The study aims to i…
View article: Negative impact of comorbidities on all-cause mortality of patients with psoriasis is partially alleviated by biologic treatment: A real-world case-control study
Negative impact of comorbidities on all-cause mortality of patients with psoriasis is partially alleviated by biologic treatment: A real-world case-control study Open
Background Cardiovascular comorbidities are believed to cause higher mortality in psoriasis patients. Conversely, systemic therapy may improve overall survival. Objective To evaluate the impact of different comorbidities and therapy on mor…
View article: Role of Culture Free Rapid ImmunoAssay (ELISA) and Genexpert (MTB/RIF) Technology in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
Role of Culture Free Rapid ImmunoAssay (ELISA) and Genexpert (MTB/RIF) Technology in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Open
Introduction: Prolonged laboratory processes are major hurdles in the early diagnosis of tuberculosis. Prompt management of this disease is utmost necessary to control its spread. For this purpose, use of rapid and reliable laboratory test…
View article: An Analysis of Laboratory Skills Among University Science Students
An Analysis of Laboratory Skills Among University Science Students Open
Laboratory skills form an essential component of science education, fostering practical understanding and critical thinking among university students. This research undertakes a comprehensive analysis of laboratory skills among university …
View article: Parameters Estimation of the Exponentiated Chen Distribution Based on Upper Record Values
Parameters Estimation of the Exponentiated Chen Distribution Based on Upper Record Values Open
This article discusses the Bayesian and frequentist inferences for the exponentiated Chen distribution assuming upper record values. Due to unavailability of the compact form of marginal posterior distributions, a Markov Chain Monte Carlo …
View article: Antimicrobial Drug Resistance Trends of Bacteria Causing Bloodstream Infections in a Diagnostic Centre in Lahore
Antimicrobial Drug Resistance Trends of Bacteria Causing Bloodstream Infections in a Diagnostic Centre in Lahore Open
Bacteraemia due to multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, particularly those producing carbapenemase or extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL), causes a significant threat to patients and associated morbidity and mortality. The global rise i…
View article: Bacterial ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections: changing trends in antimicrobial susceptibility, a 7-year retrospective study from Pakistan
Bacterial ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections: changing trends in antimicrobial susceptibility, a 7-year retrospective study from Pakistan Open
Background Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt infections in adults represent a severe complication and make treatment more challenging. Therefore, drug susceptibility patterns are crucial for therapeutic decisions and infection control in neu…
View article: Comparison of physical performance measures of flexibility, strength & balance of school students with university students
Comparison of physical performance measures of flexibility, strength & balance of school students with university students Open
Aim: To find out variation in flexibility, strength and balance of university and school students on their dominant and non-dominant sides. Study Design: A Cross section study. Place and duration of study: Data was collected from Lahore gr…
View article: Comparison of Physical Performance Measures of Flexibility, Strength and Balance of School with University Students
Comparison of Physical Performance Measures of Flexibility, Strength and Balance of School with University Students Open
Aim: To find out variation in flexibility, strength and balance of university and school students on their dominant and non-dominant sides. Study design: A Cross section study. Place and duration of study: Data was collected from Lahore Gr…