Latest Publications

• Self-Medication Practices And Perceptions Among Undergraduate Medical Students in South Punjab December 31, 2025
  Objective: This survey aimed to evaluate the prevalence practices and perceptions of self-medication amongmedical students in Multan.Material and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out from March 1 to August 31,2024, at CMH Institute of Medical Sciences and Nishtar Medical University in Multan, Pakistan. A total of 330students from various academic years participated. Data […]
  Irum Qureshi, Hassan Raza, Mohammad Addas Bin Waheed, Hafiz Muhammad Imran Zafar, Syed Ahmad Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan Naseer
• Chronic Kidney Disease CKD/END Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Global and National Perspective December 31, 2025
  Objective: ESRD is characterized as abnormalities of either kidney structure or function, present for a periodof more than 3 months. The treatment of patient with ESRD is renal replacement therapy either in the form ofhemodialysis or Renal transplant.Material and Methods: In this article all causes of CKD/ESRD mentioned according to local availablestatistics as well global […]
  Muhammad Shahzad Anwar, Athar Mahmood, Humayun Saeed, Zeeshan A. Raza, Rizwan Hussian
• Role of Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) in Prevention of Trap Door Deformity December 31, 2025
  Objective: To use Vacuum assisted closure (VAC) technique to prevent trap door deformity in patients whodeveloped edema in early post-operative flap coverage.Material and Methods: This is a case series study. This study was carried out in a private set up from June2020 to June 2023. Total sixteen patients after careful selection, considering the inclusion and […]
  Zameer Abbas Mir, Ali Hassan, Muhammad Aslam Khan, Muhammad Naeem, Bushra Akram, Hamza Ahmad
• Bezoars: Clinical Manifestations and Radiological Diagnosis as Insights into Surgical Treatment Approaches December 31, 2025
  Trichobezoar, an uncommon condition found generally in children and females with psychological conditions, isan accumulation of hair as mass within digestive tract. In this case report a 17-year-old female patient hadrecurrent nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and absolute constipation. Radiological examination revealedsignificant trichobezoar leading to gastrointestinal obstruction. An exploratory laparotomy was performed toremove bezoar and correction […]
  Ashfaq Ahmed, Omair Farooq, Fiza Ashfaq, Aweem Rehman, Ahmad Faraz, Maryam Rashid
• Effectiveness of OSCE to Small Group Discussion as a Teaching Tool for Under- Graduate Students During Ward Rotation December 31, 2025
  Objective: To compare the effectiveness of OSCE and SGD as teaching tools for undergraduate studentsduring ward rotations.Material and Methods: This quantitative quasi-experimental study was conducted at Fatima JinnahMedical University, Lahore, from November 1, 2023, to April 1, 2024. A total of 50 female students fromfinal year class on clinical ward rotation of surgery, medicine, ENT […]
  Nazia Tufail, Abid Ashar
• Comparison of Outcome of Reduction of Nasal Bone Fracture Under Local Versus General Anesthesia in Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore December 31, 2025
  Objective: To compare the outcomes of nasal bone fracture reduction under local versus general anesthesiain terms of anesthesia duration and postoperative pain.Material and Methods: This randomized comparative study was conducted at the ENT and Head and NeckSurgery Unit 1, Services Hospital Lahore, from April 8, 2024, to October 7, 2024. Seventy patients aged15–75 years were […]
  Arjumand Shaheen, Shahbaz Mujtaba Ghauri, Jawad Ahmad, Sana Nadeem, Faiz Mujtaba Ghauri, Samia Ifikhar
• Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Susceptibility to Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Associated Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnant Women December 31, 2025
  Objective: This study explores the association between vitamin D and Pseudomonas aeruginosa-relatedUTIs in pregnant women.Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Microbiology Laboratory of theUniversity of Lahore. The study was carried out from January 2023 to December 2023. A total of 380 urineand blood samples were collected from pregnant women, aged 20 […]
  Sumaira Pervaiz, Abeerah Zafar, Aysha Iqbal, Sehrish Muzafar, Zunairah Hamayun, Tayyaba Yasin, Shehzeen Fatima
• Emerging Use of Artificial Intelligence for Learning Among Students of Higher Education in Bahawalpur December 31, 2025
  Objective: To determine the emerging use of AI for learning in higher education among students of IUB andQAMC, Bahawalpur.Material and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in May 2024 - September 2024including a sample of 196. Non- probability convenient sampling was used. The data was collected via onlinepreformed questionnaire from 98 QAMC and […]
  Sundas Hamna, Huda Abbas, Summaira Hassan
• The Influence of Extreme Temperatures on Stroke Incidence and Mortality December 31, 2025
  Objective: This article explores the relationship between temperature extremes and stroke incidence andmortality, focusing on epidemiological evidence and potential public health implications in Faisalabad,Punjab, Pakistan.Material and Methods: This study employs a multicity time series design to explore the relationshipbetween extreme temperatures and stroke mortality. The analysis encompasses data from 1000 stroke patientsacross Faisalabad, covering a […]
  Atif Maqsood, M Afzal, Muhammad Absar Alam, Hafiz Junaid, Muhammad Usman Majeed, Ramish Ali
• Protective Effects of Curcumin and Magnesium on Ciprofloxacin-Induced Intrauterine Skeletal Defects in Rats December 31, 2025
  Objective: To compare the protective role of Curcumin & Magnesium against Ciprofloxacin induced cellulardefects on femur of rat's litters.Material and Methods: It was a Prospective comparative study. Duration was 6 months, (JAN 2017 to JUNE2017) which was conducted in Islamic International Medical College in association with NIH. 60 SpragueDawley pregnant female rats were placed in […]
  Asma Ali khan, Amtul Hafeez, Huma Beenish, Arifa Haroon, Neelofar Yousaf, Shazia Imran