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View article: Assessing Large Language Model Utility and Limitations in Diabetes Education: A Cross-Sectional Study of Patient Interactions and Specialist Evaluations
Assessing Large Language Model Utility and Limitations in Diabetes Education: A Cross-Sectional Study of Patient Interactions and Specialist Evaluations Open
Objectives To assess the value of an AI-powered conversational agent in supporting diabetes self-management among adults with diabetic retinopathy and limited educational backgrounds. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 51 adults with T…
View article: A CLINICAL ACCOUNT OF SHORT STATURE IN PAKISTANI CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS PRESENTED AT AN ENDOCRINE CENTER IN KARACHI.
A CLINICAL ACCOUNT OF SHORT STATURE IN PAKISTANI CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS PRESENTED AT AN ENDOCRINE CENTER IN KARACHI. Open
Background: Short stature in children is a multifactorial condition influenced by genetic, hormonal, nutritional, and environmental factors. Differentiating between normal growth variants and pathological causes is essential for timely int…
View article: Frequency and Association of Hyperuricemia in Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients: Still a neglected combination?
Frequency and Association of Hyperuricemia in Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients: Still a neglected combination? Open
Objective: To determine the frequency and association of hyperuricemia in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients. Method: This retrospective study was conducted at multiple healthcare facilities including Baqai Institute of Diabetology…
View article: Exploring the Occurrence of Autoimmune Disorders in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Comprehensive Analysis of Frequency and Associations
Exploring the Occurrence of Autoimmune Disorders in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Comprehensive Analysis of Frequency and Associations Open
Background: It is well recognized that type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and autoimmune diseases are related; however, exact frequency of autoimmune diseases in T1DM is still unknown. Objective: To determine the frequency of autoimmune disor…
View article: Exploring maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with Type-1 Diabetes: A study from Pakistan
Exploring maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with Type-1 Diabetes: A study from Pakistan Open
Background & Objective: Pregnancy in women diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes mellitus poses a higher risk of experiencing complications related to the health of the fetus, the mother, and the newborn, along with potential obstetric issues. Th…
View article: Association between Red cells distribution width and glycemic control among people with type 2 diabetes.
Association between Red cells distribution width and glycemic control among people with type 2 diabetes. Open
Objective: To evaluate Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) in people with type 2 diabetes and its relationship with glycemic control. Study Design: Retrospective study. Setting: Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology, Baqai M…
View article: Unveiling the spectrum: A cross-sectional exploration of hirsutism causes in women
Unveiling the spectrum: A cross-sectional exploration of hirsutism causes in women Open
Background and Objective: Hirsutism is a common endocrine disorder and its etiology varies from benign and idiopathic disorders to serious malignant diseases. Hirsutism creates negative impact on quality of life and considerable effects on…
View article: Frequency of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Young People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Tertiary Care Unit Karachi, Pakistan
Frequency of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Young People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Tertiary Care Unit Karachi, Pakistan Open
Objective: To determine the frequency of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors (CMRF) among young people with T2DM presenting at the Tertiary Care Unit in Karachi, Pakistan. Study Design: Retrospective longitudinal study. Place and Duration of Stud…
View article: FREQUENCY OF CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AT A TERTIARY CARE UNIT OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN
FREQUENCY OF CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AT A TERTIARY CARE UNIT OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN Open
OBJECTIVE: To observe frequency of cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRF) among young people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS: This retrospective study was conducted at Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology, Baqai Medi…
View article: OUTCOMES OF PREGNANCY IN WOMEN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS: A STUDY FROM RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS SOCIETY
OUTCOMES OF PREGNANCY IN WOMEN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS: A STUDY FROM RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS SOCIETY Open
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the outcomes of pregnancy in women with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). METHODS: This prospective cohort study was conducted at Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology (BIDE), Baqai Medical University, Kara…
View article: LINEAR GROWTH AND FINAL HEIGHT IN PEOPLE WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS: A STUDY FROM KARACHI-PAKISTAN
LINEAR GROWTH AND FINAL HEIGHT IN PEOPLE WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS: A STUDY FROM KARACHI-PAKISTAN Open
OBJECTIVE: To determine the linear growth in children/adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) at a tertiary care hospital. METHODS: This observational study was conducted in Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology, Baqai …
View article: Knowledge of COVID-19 and Perception Regarding Isolation, Quarantine, Social Distancing, and Community Containment During COVID-19 Pandemic Among People with Diabetes
Knowledge of COVID-19 and Perception Regarding Isolation, Quarantine, Social Distancing, and Community Containment During COVID-19 Pandemic Among People with Diabetes Open
Aim: The aim of this article is to determine knowledge level and perception about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among people with diabetes. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 268 diabetic subjects from…
View article: NDSP-12: Atherogenic index of plasma as a useful marker of cardiovascular disease risk among Pakistani individuals; a study from the second National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan (NDSP) 2016-2017
NDSP-12: Atherogenic index of plasma as a useful marker of cardiovascular disease risk among Pakistani individuals; a study from the second National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan (NDSP) 2016-2017 Open
Aim To assess the correlation between atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Methodology This is a sub study of the second National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan (NDSP) 2016–2017, an epidemiological …
View article: Diabetes and Its Complications; Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) and Their Determinants in Pakistani People with Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes and Its Complications; Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) and Their Determinants in Pakistani People with Type 2 Diabetes Open
Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) regarding diabetes and its associated complications in people with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at the Baqai In…
View article: Relationship of C-peptide levels to duration of Type 1 diabetes – A study from Sindh, Pakistan
Relationship of C-peptide levels to duration of Type 1 diabetes – A study from Sindh, Pakistan Open
Objective: To determine the relationship of C-peptide levels with duration of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Methods: This prospective study was conducted at Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology (BIDE), Baqai Medical University (BM…