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View article: Comparison of The Efficacy of Oral Versus Topical NSAIDs for Pain Relief in Osteoarthritis
Comparison of The Efficacy of Oral Versus Topical NSAIDs for Pain Relief in Osteoarthritis Open
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain worldwide, significantly impairing quality of life and increasing healthcare burden. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), administered orally or topically, remain …
View article: TRANSFORMATIONAL AND TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP, WORK ENGAGEMENT, AND THE ROLE OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL POLITICS: EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTAN’S PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
TRANSFORMATIONAL AND TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP, WORK ENGAGEMENT, AND THE ROLE OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL POLITICS: EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTAN’S PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Open
This study investigates the impact of transformational and transactional leadership styles on employee job performance, with work engagement as a mediating variable and performance appraisal politics as a moderating variable. Data were col…
View article: Duodenal Gossy Piboma-An Unusual Presentation
Duodenal Gossy Piboma-An Unusual Presentation Open
Gossypiboma refers to a lump formed by a cotton sponge which is left accidentally in the patient's body during a surgical procedure. Migration of gossypiboma can occur in the digestive tract, diaphragm,urinary bladder and near the vagina.I…
View article: Abstract 219: Cerebral Air Embolism After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: A Case Report and Systematic Review of Current Literature
Abstract 219: Cerebral Air Embolism After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: A Case Report and Systematic Review of Current Literature Open
Introduction Cerebral air embolism (CAE) is a rare but serious complication of cardiac procedure, often leading to significant neurological deficits. The study presents a case of CAE after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and a systemat…
View article: Plateletcrit and absolute immature platelet count are not impacted by platelet transfusions: a single-centre prospective study
Plateletcrit and absolute immature platelet count are not impacted by platelet transfusions: a single-centre prospective study Open
This is the first study in which the impact of platelet transfusions on seven platelet indices was evaluated in platelet transfusion-dependent patients admitted in the ICU. Among a cohort of 21 ICU patients prospectively studied over eleve…
View article: Misoprostol for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: a randomised control trial
Misoprostol for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: a randomised control trial Open
Introduction The management of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an unmet clinical need. Misoprostol, a structural analogue of naturally occurring prostaglandin E1, has been reported to decrease proinflammatory cytokine production an…
View article: Reproducibility and stability of the immature platelet fraction using Sysmex XN-10
Reproducibility and stability of the immature platelet fraction using Sysmex XN-10 Open
The Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) is an indicator of thrombopoiesis which is a useful parameter in thrombocytopenia. It demonstrates compensatory mechanisms in production of platelets, but currently not implemented in routine clinical p…
View article: Development of a virtual classroom for pre-analytical phase of laboratory medicine for undergraduate medical students using the Delphi technique
Development of a virtual classroom for pre-analytical phase of laboratory medicine for undergraduate medical students using the Delphi technique Open
Background Amongst the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phase of laboratory testing, pre-analytical phase is the most error-prone. Knowledge gaps in understanding of pre-analytical factors are identified in the clinical year…
View article: Can Atopic Eczema and Psoriasis Coexist? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Can Atopic Eczema and Psoriasis Coexist? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Importance Previous studies report both coexistence and mutual exclusivity of atopic eczema (AE) and psoriasis, but these have not been appraised systematically. Knowledge of such disease association throws light on disease mechanisms and …
View article: Discordant Pathological and Endoscopic Diagnosis: Consider Floaters
Discordant Pathological and Endoscopic Diagnosis: Consider Floaters Open
A tissue floater or extraneous cross-contamination tissue on a microscopic slide is rare; however, it is a potential cause of diagnostic error. Occasionally, on collecting and processing of specimens, cross-contamination of tissue occurs l…
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Serum Procalcitonin (PCT) as an Early Biomarker of Neonatal Sepsis using Blood Culture as Gold Standard
Diagnostic Accuracy of Serum Procalcitonin (PCT) as an Early Biomarker of Neonatal Sepsis using Blood Culture as Gold Standard Open
PCT is a very useful biomarker for the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis, showing 84.2% diagnostic accuracy. Thus PCT can help in making early clinical decisions regarding management of patients. Key Words: Diagnostic accuracy, PCT, Neona…
View article: Mean Adiponectin Levels and Frequency of Hypoadiponectinemia in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Mean Adiponectin Levels and Frequency of Hypoadiponectinemia in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Open
Background: Insulin resistance, a major pathogenic factor in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), has an inverse correlation with adiponectin; therefore, the role of adiponectin in the pathogenesis of GDM has been suggested. The study aime…
View article: To Determine the Morphological Changes in Red Blood Cells During Storage in Blood Banks
To Determine the Morphological Changes in Red Blood Cells During Storage in Blood Banks Open
Background: During storage of blood, the red blood cells undergo shape changes which cause fragility and endothelial interaction leading to deterioration the quality of blood in blood banks.Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine…
View article: A STUDY OF SIGMOID VOLVULUS PRESENTING TO A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL AT PESHAWAR
A STUDY OF SIGMOID VOLVULUS PRESENTING TO A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL AT PESHAWAR Open
Objective: The study’s goal was to identify the different surgical treatments for sigmoid volvulus and its postoperativecomplications in individuals who had this condition.Methodology: 38 individuals with sigmoid volvulus who presented to …
View article: Existing and Emerging Biomarkers for Immune Checkpoint Immunotherapy in Solid Tumors
Existing and Emerging Biomarkers for Immune Checkpoint Immunotherapy in Solid Tumors Open
In the last few years, immunotherapy has transformed the way we treat solid tumors, including melanoma, lung, head neck, breast, renal, and bladder cancers. Durable responses and long-term survival benefit has been experienced by many canc…
View article: Delay in diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Study of factors related to patients and health care system
Delay in diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Study of factors related to patients and health care system Open
Objective:To find factors related with delayed diagnosis ofpulmonary tuberculosis in patients presenting to the hospitals of Rawalpindi. Methods:A cross sectional observation study was carried out in BenazirBhutto Hospital, District head q…