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View article: Enhancing knowledge of hypertension among general practitioners in Pakistan through a Train-The-Trainer initiative
Enhancing knowledge of hypertension among general practitioners in Pakistan through a Train-The-Trainer initiative Open
Background Hypertension (HTN) affects over a billion people worldwide, with most cases in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where awareness and control remain low. In Pakistan, general practitioners (GPs) are usually the initial con…
View article: Frequency of Ischemic Heart Disease in End Stage Kidney Disease patients.
Frequency of Ischemic Heart Disease in End Stage Kidney Disease patients. Open
Introduction: Ischemic heart disease commonly coexists with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), presenting significant challenges in patient management. This comorbidity elevates the risk of cardiovascular complications and mortality in indiv…
View article: Relationship of Hypoalbuminemia in Colistin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) among Adult Intensive Care Patients
Relationship of Hypoalbuminemia in Colistin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) among Adult Intensive Care Patients Open
Acute kidney injury incidence ranges from 30-60% among critically ill patients and stands as the primary death cause within this population. A serious concern is a global rise in major drug-resistant-gram-negative organisms among hospital-…
View article: Volume Status among Hyponatremic admitted Patients
Volume Status among Hyponatremic admitted Patients Open
Introduction: The kidneys play a vital role in the management of hyponatremic patients with fluid disturbances. This task becomes more challenging in presence of comorbidities like chronic kidney disease or congestive heart failure. Accura…
View article: Osmolar gap in hyponatraemia—an exploratory study
Osmolar gap in hyponatraemia—an exploratory study Open
Hyponatraemia has indeed been extensively studied from multiple angles, including volume status, tonicity, and aetiology; however, the specific consideration of the osmolar gap (OG) within the context of hyponatraemia and its potential imp…
View article: Enhancing Hypertension Diagnosis and Management Knowledge among General Practitioners in Pakistan: Evaluating the Impact of the Train the Trainer (TTT) Initiative.
Enhancing Hypertension Diagnosis and Management Knowledge among General Practitioners in Pakistan: Evaluating the Impact of the Train the Trainer (TTT) Initiative. Open
Background: In Pakistan hypertension often coexists with illnesses such, as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. This underscores the need for updated research to accurately represent how hypertension is di…
View article: Vascular Calcification in maintenance Hemodialysis patients in Pakistan – A single center Cross-sectional study
Vascular Calcification in maintenance Hemodialysis patients in Pakistan – A single center Cross-sectional study Open
Background:
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in patients with CKD. The high cardiovascular risk may be due in part to excess vascular calcification. Our study aimed to determine the frequency of vascular calcificat…
View article: Nutritional vitamin D is efficacious for reducing intact Parathyroid hormone in chronic kidney disease, a prospective interventional study
Nutritional vitamin D is efficacious for reducing intact Parathyroid hormone in chronic kidney disease, a prospective interventional study Open
Objective: To see the efficacy of oral cholecalciferol administered to chronic kidney disease patients with vitamin D deficiency. Methods: The prospective interventional study was conducted at the Indus Hospital, Karachi, from January 11, …
View article: Hyponatremia Under Various Specialties
Hyponatremia Under Various Specialties Open
Purpose: Hyponatremia is frequently observed electrolytes derangement in both medical and surgical specialties with a variety of underlying illnesses. The rapidity of sodium derangement and symptoms at the time of presentation help to deci…
View article: Hyperparathyroidism and Associated Factors in Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperparathyroidism and Associated Factors in Chronic Kidney Disease Open
Background: The normal axis of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) come under stress when chronic kidney disease (CKD) progresses beyond stage 3(GFR 68 pg/ml) was seen in 190 (71.2%) patients. Mean values …
View article: The Effect of Increasing Surface Area of Dialyzer Membrane on Adequacy of Hemodialysis
The Effect of Increasing Surface Area of Dialyzer Membrane on Adequacy of Hemodialysis Open
Introduction: The patients with end stage renal disease requires 12 hours of hemodialysis per week divided in three equal sessions (4 hours/day for 3 days/week). Some studies show that adequacy of hemodialysis can be maintained by increasi…
View article: Effect of Therapeutic Agents on Outcome of Different level of Progression of COVID-19 Infection in Pakistani Population
Effect of Therapeutic Agents on Outcome of Different level of Progression of COVID-19 Infection in Pakistani Population Open
Background: Cytopathic effects of virus and cytokine release syndrome complicate acute respiratory distress syndrome and ultimately leads to multi-organ failure which can eventually culminate to mortality in COVID-19 patients. Many therape…
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors for Mortality among COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized in Karachi City Pakistan
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Mortality among COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized in Karachi City Pakistan Open
Background: Corona virus disease (Covid -19) is the most contagious form of the disease of present time. Therefore, the risk factors which proliferate the spread and hinders the better outcome should be identified. There is gross differenc…
View article: Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19 Patients – A Prospective Cohort at a Single Centre in Pakistan
Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19 Patients – A Prospective Cohort at a Single Centre in Pakistan Open
Introduction: There is continuous experience that AKI is very common in COVID-19 patients and that SARS-CoV-2 specifically invades the kidneys with poor outcome. In-hospital AKI is associated with multiple risk factors including DM, CCF, d…
View article: Clinical Course and Outcome of ESRD Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis Infected with COVID-19: A Single-Center Study
Clinical Course and Outcome of ESRD Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis Infected with COVID-19: A Single-Center Study Open
In our center, the mortality rate of ESRD patients affected with COVID-19 disease was 25.6%, and older age, leukocytosis, lymphopenia, hypoalbuminemia and high LDH were significantly associated with mortality.
View article: Dysnatremia in Covid -19 Disease Characteristics of Patients, Clinical Manifestation and Outcome in Pakistan.
Dysnatremia in Covid -19 Disease Characteristics of Patients, Clinical Manifestation and Outcome in Pakistan. Open
Background. Imbalance of serum sodium in the form of hypo and hypernatremia has bad prognostic impact, and linked with increase morbidity and mortality. Covid 19 is a deadly viral infection can be complicated with either of the two state. …
View article: The frequency of vitamin D deficiency in chronic kidney disease and its relation with baseline mineral bone markers
The frequency of vitamin D deficiency in chronic kidney disease and its relation with baseline mineral bone markers Open
Objective: To assess the frequency of Vitamin D deficiency in chronic kidney disease and its association with baseline mineral bone markers in patients visiting nephrology clinics. Method: The observational study was conducted at the Indus…
View article: Frequency of vitamin D deficiency in chronic kidney disease and its relation with baseline mineral bone markers
Frequency of vitamin D deficiency in chronic kidney disease and its relation with baseline mineral bone markers Open
Vitamin D deficiency was found in a significant proportion of chronic kidney disease patients irrespective of the disease stage. Females, currently employed and young patients were more prone to having vitamin D deficiency.
View article: ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NON-BRANDED SOFT DRINK
ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NON-BRANDED SOFT DRINK Open
Objectives: Investigating the Adverse effects of non-branded soft drink on therenal histology in an albino rat model. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration:Department of Anatomy, Isra University, in collaboration with Animal…
View article: FREQUENCY OF DEPRESSION
FREQUENCY OF DEPRESSION Open
Combine Pegylated interferon therapy and ribavirin is most commonly usedtreatment in chronic hepatitis C patients. Along with other complications, different psychiatricdisorders are observed during combination therapy including depression.…
View article: FREQUENCY OF DEPRESSION; DURING PEGYLATED INTERFERON THERAPY FOR CHRONIC HEPATITIS C
FREQUENCY OF DEPRESSION; DURING PEGYLATED INTERFERON THERAPY FOR CHRONIC HEPATITIS C Open
Combine Pegylated interferon therapy and ribavirin is most commonly usedtreatment in chronic hepatitis C patients. Along with other complications, different psychiatricdisorders are observed during combination therapy including depression.…