A 16 years old boy presented with three months history of left inguinal hernia. On examination, he had two normal testicles in scrotum, one on either side. During left inguinal exploration for hernia ... Read More
The biological samples used in forensics can contain DNA which is highly fragmented as a consequence of exposure to any of the numerous degrading factors. Analysis of the sequence or size of the produ ... Read More
Background: Children with cleft palate oftenly present with otitis media with effusion. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of otitis media with effusion among cleft palate chil ... Read More
Background: Nosocomial infections are major health issues in developing as well as developed countries. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of MBL production in Pseudomnas aerug ... Read More
Background: Intellectual disability (ID) is a neuro-developmental defect that is manifested by development delay and learning disability. Such defects may be caused due to chromosomal disorders (triso ... Read More
Background: Coronary artery disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally as well as in Pakistan. The objective of the study was to compare the frequency of triple-vessel coronary arter ... Read More
Background: The distribution of non-malignant hematological disorder varies across globe by sex, age groups and type of disease. The objectives of this study were to determine distribution of non-mali ... Read More
Nutritional status of an individual generally depends on two factors; external factors including food safety, cultural, political & socio-economic and internal factors such as sex, age, behavior, ... Read More
Cancer has been a fatal disease since many decades. Over the time, it is presented in multiple ways and is a matter of consideration as accounts for the high rate of mortality. The aim of the current ... Read More
A 40 years old man presented with bilateral mild dimness of vision and mild glare. Diffuse and focal illumination on slit lamp biomicroscopy did not reveal any pathology. Retro-illumination on slit la ... Read More
Background: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSMO) is an important cause of preventable hearing loss, particularly in developing world. The objective of this trial was to compare efficacy of 2% aceti ... Read More
Background: Global Health Estimates 2015 has shown the stroke as second leading global cause of death and 3rd leading global cause for DALYs for year 2015. The objectives of this study were to determi ... Read More
Background: Falciparum malaria is a common disease in our area. Apart from its classical presentation, at times it may present with refractory anemia or pancytopenia. The aim of this study was to dete ... Read More
Background: Pseudo-epitheliomatous Hyperplasia (PEH) is a benign proliferation of epithelium occurring in response to various neoplastic lesions, infections and inflammatory processes. It can be mista ... Read More
Background: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a principal cause of fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The placenta, as a vector for maternal-fetal nutrient and oxygen exchange has maj ... Read More
Lifestyle is the interest, behavior, opinion, style of living or world outlook of an individual, group, or culture; a combination of tangible factors like demographics and intangible factors like pers ... Read More
Cervical cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the cervical area or cervix which may present with the vaginal bleeding but symptoms may be absent until the cancer gets in advanced stage. Dysplasia seen on ... Read More
Thirty five years old women presented to the Accident and Emergency Department with acute onset right upper quadrant abdominal pain with normal vitals. CT images revealed a malrotation causing midgut ... Read More
A young lady presented with history of giddiness, blackouts, and darkness of her skin colour especially the face. On examination the colour of her skin was quite dark but not much darker than her spou ... Read More
Background: Global Health Estimates 2015 has shown IHD as second leading global cause of death and 3rd leading global cause for DALYs for 2015. The objectives of this study were to determine frequency ... Read More
Background: Pediatric cataracts cause significant visual disability worldwide. The objectives of this study were to determine the distribution of pediatric cataracts by sex, age groups, laterality, ty ... Read More
Background: Thrombophilia is a common risk factor for venous thromboembolism. The objective of this study was to determine prevalence of inherited protein C and protein S deficiency in renal transplan ... Read More
Background: Literature has reported thyroid functional abnormalities in diabetes mellitus. The objectives of this study were to determine and compare the serum concentrations of T3, T4 and TSH in allo ... Read More
Background: Snake bite remains major public health problems worldwide. The objective of this study was to determine predictors of in-hospital mortality in patients presenting with snake bite in popula ... Read More
Being signatory to Alma Ata declaration, the Government of Pakistan started the ‘National Program for Family Planning and Primary Health Care’ (NPFP & PHC), also called ‘Lady Health Workers (LHWs) ... Read More
These are two case reports of females with primary amenorrhea, well developed secondary sexual characteristics and congenital absence of uterus. The incidence of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuester-Hauser syndro ... Read More
This 7 years old male child is a case of collodion baby who goes to school. He is having high hypermetropia with esotropia and bilateral lower lid ectropions. He has got a younger sister of four years ... Read More
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is important cause of blood stream infections. The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency of Staphylococcus aureus in blood stream infections and th ... Read More
Background: In developing countries, miscarriage is one of the common and increasing problems of pregnancy. The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency of pre-gestational diabetes mel ... Read More
Background: Flexor tendons injuries are common emergency procedures The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency, distribution and results of treatment of acute flexor tendon injuries ... Read More
Background: Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem in developing and underdeveloped countries. The objectives of the study were to determine the determinants of nutritional status ... Read More
Background: The proper use of spinal anesthesia in surgical procedures will minimize patient’s referral. The objectives of the study were to determine the immediate and late complications of spinal an ... Read More
Dengue fever (DF) is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Dengue virus (DENV) has four subtypes or serotypes i.e. DENV-1, DEVNV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4.1,2 The i ... Read More