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View article: Contextual validation of HEMLEM tool used for measuring clinical micro-learning environments
Contextual validation of HEMLEM tool used for measuring clinical micro-learning environments Open
Objective A positive clinical learning environment is essential for the professional development of medical and dental students. The Healthcare Education Micro Learning Environment Measure (HEMLEM) was originally developed in the UK but la…
View article: Nature's Pharmacy: Harnessing Plant and Animal-Derived Agents for Cancer Therapy
Nature's Pharmacy: Harnessing Plant and Animal-Derived Agents for Cancer Therapy Open
Objective and Background: Studies have shown that phytochemicals from plants like flavonoids, terpenes, and alkaloids and peptides from animal sources can be very effective in cancers remission. Current review explores the potential of nat…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Polyether Ether Ketone and Aluminum Oxide Fillers in Reinforcing Poly(methyl methacrylate) Denture Base Resin: an experimental study
Comparative Analysis of Polyether Ether Ketone and Aluminum Oxide Fillers in Reinforcing Poly(methyl methacrylate) Denture Base Resin: an experimental study Open
Background: Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is widely used for denture bases due to its better handling and esthetic, but its inherent brittleness and limited strength leads to fractures. The study aimed to evaluate and compare the addition…
View article: <b>KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/SPORTS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY</b>
<b>KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/SPORTS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY</b> Open
Background: Regular physical activity (PA) is crucial for maintaining overall health and preventing chronic diseases. Nursing students, as future healthcare professionals, are expected to adopt and promote healthy behaviors. Objective: Thi…
View article: Perception and Practices of Parents regarding Milk Consumption and its Association with Oral Health among School going Children of Lahore- a Questionnaire-based Survey
Perception and Practices of Parents regarding Milk Consumption and its Association with Oral Health among School going Children of Lahore- a Questionnaire-based Survey Open
Objective: To assess the perception and practice of parents regarding milk consumption and its benefits as well as its association with oral health among school-going children of Lahore. Study Design: Questionnaire-based descriptive cross-…
View article: IN-VIVO ANALYSIS OF OXIDATIVE STRESS IN AESTHETIC COATED ORTHODONTIC ARCH-WIRES & BRACKETS
IN-VIVO ANALYSIS OF OXIDATIVE STRESS IN AESTHETIC COATED ORTHODONTIC ARCH-WIRES & BRACKETS Open
Objectives: To assess in vivo the oxidative damage that aesthetic coated arch-wires causes by measuring 8OHdG (8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine ) as an oxidative marker to detect the level of oxidative stress generation.Materials and Methods: About…
View article: Preterm births and their associated clinical outcomes in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore.
Preterm births and their associated clinical outcomes in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore. Open
Objective: To assess the frequency of preterm births and their associated clinical outcomes in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Study Design: Prospective Observational study. Setting: Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore. Period: Fe…
View article: Realist evaluation of the AKU-SONAM mentorship program
Realist evaluation of the AKU-SONAM mentorship program Open
Background & objectives The context, mechanism, and outcome (CMO) framework is meant to identify specific contextual factors (C) related to organizational and program structure that trigger certain mechanisms (M) involving the unique chara…
View article: Job Stress in Administrative Employees of Public Medical Institutes in Punjab, Pakistan
Job Stress in Administrative Employees of Public Medical Institutes in Punjab, Pakistan Open
Background: Job stress arises when job demands exceed an individual’s coping capacity, leading to physical and psychological strain. Factors include excessive workload, tight deadlines, and lack of support. Objective: To measure the job-re…
View article: Effect of Daily Water Intake on Periodontal Health and Dental Caries: A Cross-Sectional Study
Effect of Daily Water Intake on Periodontal Health and Dental Caries: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Water is crucial for maintenance of human body health. Objective: The study aimed to determine the effect of water intake on oral health and to compare the water intake behaviors in people of different age groups, genders, and …
View article: The ongoing evolution of mentorship: Advancing the formal mentorship program at AKU-SONAM
The ongoing evolution of mentorship: Advancing the formal mentorship program at AKU-SONAM Open
Objective: To investigate the perceptions of mentors, mentees, administrators (including chairs, co-chairs, and coordinators of the mentoring program), and leadership regarding the Faculty Mentorship Program at AKU School of Nursing and Mi…
View article: Seeds of trust ripe as luscious fruits: Faculty mentorship forum at Aga Khan University Medical College
Seeds of trust ripe as luscious fruits: Faculty mentorship forum at Aga Khan University Medical College Open
Background & Objective: Faculty members require mentoring in all stages of their professional development. Aga Khan University (AKU) has initiated mentorship programs for students and faculty at AKU Medical College (AKU- MC) and AKU School…
View article: Incidence of Arrhythmias in Patients with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Presenting in Tertiary Care Hospital
Incidence of Arrhythmias in Patients with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Presenting in Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Objectives: To determine the incidence of arrhythmias in patients with Dengue Hemorrhagic fever presenting in Tertiary care Hospital. Study Design: Retrospective Observational Study. Settings: This study was done in Department of Medicine,…
View article: Hand Hygiene Awareness, Attitude and Compliance among House Officers in Public-Sector Dental Institutes- A Questionnaire-Based Study
Hand Hygiene Awareness, Attitude and Compliance among House Officers in Public-Sector Dental Institutes- A Questionnaire-Based Study Open
Objective: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the compliance of hand hygiene among dental health care professionals, to access different variables associated with hand hygiene and to identify possible ways of improving hand hygi…
View article: AWARENESS OF GYNECOLOGICAL REHABILITATION IN PREGNANCY, A SURVEY AMONG PREGNANT PATIENTS IN GYNAE OPD DOW UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, KARACHI
AWARENESS OF GYNECOLOGICAL REHABILITATION IN PREGNANCY, A SURVEY AMONG PREGNANT PATIENTS IN GYNAE OPD DOW UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, KARACHI Open
BACKGROUND Pregnancy is the ideal time for positive lifestyle modifications, including consuming more healthy diet and increasing physical activity. Importance of exercise is supported by the increasing evidence for individual health but u…
View article: Success of Veneers with Indirect Resin Composite
Success of Veneers with Indirect Resin Composite Open
Objective: To evaluate the success of veneers fabricated with indirect resin composite (Ceramage). Method: This Descriptive Case Series was completed at de’ Montmorency college of dentistry/Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore over the period of…
View article: Comparitive Evaluation of Inlay Retained and Surface Retained Resin Bonded Fixed Partial Dentures
Comparitive Evaluation of Inlay Retained and Surface Retained Resin Bonded Fixed Partial Dentures Open
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate and compare the clinical success rate of inlay and surface retained RB-FPDs fabricated with fiber reinforced composite. Material and Methods: This study was performed in Prosthodontic d…
View article: Association of Perceived Stress with Halitosis among Undergraduate Dental Students
Association of Perceived Stress with Halitosis among Undergraduate Dental Students Open
Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the level of perceived stress is associated with self-reported halitosis among undergraduate dental students in Pakistan Method: The crossectional study based on survey design was directed to …
View article: Perception of E-Learning During COVID-19 Among Undergraduate Dental Students
Perception of E-Learning During COVID-19 Among Undergraduate Dental Students Open
Objective: This survey study was carried out to assess the satisfaction of e-learning among undergraduate dental students. Materials & Methods: The questionnaire-based study was conducted in April 2020. The main target of research was unde…
View article: BUCCAL BONE THICKNESS IN RETROMOLAR AREA IN RELATION TO BONE GRAFTING PRIOR TO DENTAL IMPLANTS. A CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY STUDY
BUCCAL BONE THICKNESS IN RETROMOLAR AREA IN RELATION TO BONE GRAFTING PRIOR TO DENTAL IMPLANTS. A CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY STUDY Open
Objective: To investigate the buccal bone thickness lateral to Inferior alveolar nerve at mandibular retromolar area using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. Materials and Methods: CBCT records of patients attending department of …
View article: RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY IMPLANT FAILURE.
RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY IMPLANT FAILURE. Open
Objective:
To assess the possible risk factors that contribute to early dental implant failures in a teaching hospital.
Materials and Methods:
This cross sectional study evaluated past records of the 24 patients treated with 53 dental i…
View article: Application of natural crosslinkers on tooth surface: an in-vitro comparative evaluation of resin-dentin bond strength
Application of natural crosslinkers on tooth surface: an in-vitro comparative evaluation of resin-dentin bond strength Open
Chemical modification with collagen crosslinkers improved bond strength at the composite resin-dentin interface.