Search Results - "Khyber Medical University journal"

Snodgrass (tubularized incised plate) urethroplasty for distal penile hypospadias: impact of patient age and operative time by Farooq Abdullah, Khawar Saeed, Syed Salah Ud Din Shah

“…OBJECTIVES: to determine the outcomes of hypospadias correction using the Snodgrass (tubularized incised plate) technique, specifically examining the impact of…”
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A nonsense variant of reactivation gene-1 leads to Omenn syndrome in a Pakistani family by Zara Khalid, Abeerah Zainab, Nida Shafi, Summyah Niazi, Sobia Humerah, Syed Irfan Raza

“…OBJECTIVE: To conduct clinical and genetic analysis in a patient with severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID). METHODS: A 3.5-year-old female patient…”
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Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Linezolid-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci in Pakistan by Arooj Sattar, Namra Mahmood, Zahra Riaz, Iram Yousaf, Rubeena Hafeez, Sakina Jamil

“…OBJECTIVE: To determine the antimicrobial resistance pattern in Linezolid-resistant coagulase negative staphylococcus (CoNS) isolates in Pakistan. METHODS:…”
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Challenges and solutions for developing countries in promoting global health and achieving SDG 3 by Akhtar Sherin

“…The Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), introduced by United Nations and supported by World Health Organization to ensure healthy lives and promote…”
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When B12 therapy fails: two case reports of intravenous vitamin B12 resistance in pernicious anemia by Zeeshan Shaikh, Ali Nawaz Khan, Salman Amer Sheikh, Syed Onaiz Anwar, Saeed Khan Akhtar, Rafia Alvi

“…BACKGROUND: Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disorder causing vitamin B12 deficiency resulting from impaired absorption caused by intrinsic factor absence…”
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The inhibition of sertraline-induced serotonin syndrome by inadvertent co-ingestion of risperidone in a suicidal attempt: a case report by Marwan Saad Azzubaidi, Rosliza Yahaya, Harmy Mohamed Yusoff

“…BACKGROUND: Suicidal thoughts and attempts are commonly observed among patients with depression. The presence of concomitant psychotic symptoms in a patient…”
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The role of SATB2, CDX2, CK7 and CK20 in differentiating primary versus metastatic ovarian carcinoma by Sana Tahir, Lubna Avesi, Saba Hassan Shamim, Farheen Danish, Uzma Bukhari, Farah Muhammad Ali

“…OBJECTIVE: To find out the association of primary ovarian carcinomas (POC) and metastatic gastrointestinal carcinoma (MGC) by utilizing a panel of antibodies…”
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Hepatoprotective role of unacylated ghrelin in different doses: an experimental study by Kumayl Abbas Meghji, Tariq Feroz Memon, Muhammad Shahab Hanif, Muhammad Saqib Baloch, Ali Abbas Thalho, Naila Noor

“…OBJECTIVE: To investigate the hepatoprotective effects of Unacylated Ghrelin (UAG) at varying doses in the management of acute liver injury in Wistar albino…”
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A qualitative exploration of the impact of covid-19 pandemic on research in health professions by Mehreen Lajber, Usman Mahboob, Imtiaz Ud Din

“…OBJECTIVE: To explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on research in health professions. METHODS: It was a qualitative case study. Semi-structured…”
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Assessment of growth retardation among transfusion-dependent Thalassemia patients in Peshawar, Pakistan by Adil Zareef, Farrukh Ansar, Aamir Ali Khan, Muhammad Tariq Masood Khan, Farooq Shah

“…OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between repeated blood transfusions and growth retardation in children with transfusion-dependent Thalassemia in…”
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Evaluation of acute stroke care services in Sindh, Pakistan: a situational analysis by Abdul Malik, Muhammad Athar Khan, Maimoona Siddiqui, Bushra Ammad Taimuri, Syed Tariq Ali Adnan, Kamal Ahmed, Aisha Athar, Nishat Waqas

“…OBJECTIVE: To evaluate acute stroke care services in Sindh province of Pakistan. METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive study, conducted from January to May…”
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Long term thalidomide therapy’s efficacy and safety in transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia major patients: a systematic review by Tahira Atta, Zakia Subhan, Muhammad Nabi, Nur Ul Ain, Wajid Ali

“…OBJECTIVE: To identify the effectiveness and safety of thalidomide in transfusion-dependent beta Thalassemia Major (TDBTM) patients. METHODS: A comprehensive…”
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Framework for suicide prevention among college students in low- and middle-income countries by Alaptagin Khan, Abdul Wahab Yousafzai, Jason Bantjes

“…Suicide prevention in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) faces unique challenges due to limited epidemiological data and contextual variations. This…”
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Role of resilience and social support in dietary adherence and alleviating celiac disease symptoms by Hina Sultan, Shiza Zawar, Almas Irfan

“…OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the association between resilience and social support with dietary adherence and symptom alleviation in celiac disease patients, while…”
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Caffeine consumption and voice health of university teachers: a safe bet by Muhammad Bilal Bhatti, Nazia Mumtaz, Ghulam Saqulain

“…OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of caffeine on the vocal health of university teachers. METHODS: This cross-sectional study employed a non-probability…”
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Comparison of spinal stabilization exercise versus Maitland mobilization along with laser therapy in non-specific low back pain by Khizra Ashraf, Areeba Touseef, Zarafshan Sajid, Wajeeha Mahmood, Tahir Mahmood, Muhammad Naveed Babur

“…OBJECTIVE:           To compare the effects of spinal stabilization exercises versus Maitland mobilization and laser therapy on non-specific low back pain…”
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An evaluation of postnatal depression among women in Kuwait: findings from a web-based survey by Rand Alenezi, Madhawi Alduosari, Aseel Alotaibi, Danah Alrasheedi, Loulwah Alenezi, Danah Naser, Albatool Alshammari, Sarah Alrasman, Lulwa Aldein, Amer Almarabheh, Jamil Ahmed

“…OBJECTIVE: To measure the prevalence and associated factors, and experience of women about screening for postnatal depression in Kuwait. METHODS: A…”
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Metaverse: a promise avenue for enhancing dental care by Enis Veseli

“…The healthcare industry has consistently recognized the significance of routine in-person engagement with patients in evaluating their holistic well-being…”
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Eosinophilic fasciitis as an immune-related adverse event of Pembrolizumab in Hodgkin’s lymphoma: a case report by Kamil Khan, Eithne Murphy, Claire Louise Murphy

“…BACKGROUND: Immune checkpoint inhibitors have transformed the treatment landscape for several types of cancer. These agents boost the patient's immune system…”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging findings in pediatric patients with Epilepsy: a single-center experience from Pakistan by Rehana Shaikh, Saba Sohail, Sabiha Zaheer

“…OBJECTIVE: To determine the structural abnormalities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the epileptic Pakistani pediatric population presenting at Tertiary…”
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