Latest Publications

• Safety and Efficacy of Zoledronic Acid in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta October 29, 2026
  Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of zoledronic acid in peditarian cases of osteogenesisimperfecta in terms of improving the clinical severity score.Material and Methods: This case series was conducted using non-probability consecutive samplingtechnique. We enrolled 83 cases of osteogenesis imperfecta diagnosed on history, clinical examination andradiographs. All children were classified according to Sillence classification […]
  Omer Cheema, Omer Iqbal Cheema, Ahmed Shakib Muhibi, Muhammad Tasneem Javed, Muhammad Akhtar, Zahid Shafiq, Rana Dilawaiz Nadeem
• Early Initiation of Breastfeeding at a Teaching Hospital: Barriers and Facilitators for Mothers September 30, 2026
  Objective: To determine early breastfeeding initiation rates, identify factors causing delayed initiation, andrecommend interventions for improved early breastfeeding.Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, involving 150women aged 18-40 with singleton term deliveries. The study included women with no significantcomorbidities, and the data was collected using a structured proforma. The data […]
  Shamila Tasneem, Bushra Bano, Sadaf Mubeen, Shazia Tazion, Hina Khalid
• Protective Role of Tooth-Mousse Against (ACETIC) Acid Based Demineralization on Lingual Aspect of Tooth September 30, 2026
  Objective: The study was aimed at evaluating the effect of different dilutions of acetic acid on lingual aspectof tooth crown re-mineralized with GC Tooth Mousse.Material and Methods: The experimental study took place at FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry,Shadman, Lahore (duration 6 months). 39 extracted teeth (with consent) were collected from orthodontic andmaxillofacial patients. Sampled […]
  Fatima Sabih, Shumaila Sohail, Muhammad Imtiaz , Ambreen Zeeshan , Abrar Kamran
• Hyponatremia, Frequency and Severity Across Child-PUGH Classes in Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease September 30, 2026
  Objective: To find out the frequency and severity of hyponatremia in various classes of DCLD.Material and Methods: This research was a cross-sectional study conducted at medical unit 3 of JinnahHospital Lahore. 120 Patients were included in the study. One hundred twenty patients were included over sixmonths (April to September 2025). This is a cross-sectional study, […]
  Saima Nouman Khan, Kiran Jalil, Amina Umer, Sher Afgan, Haseeb Ahmad Khan, Aysha Ghayyur
• Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Public Preschool Teachers in Lahore September 30, 2026
  Objective: To determine the prevalence of CTS among in public preschool teachers of Lahore Pakistan.Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at federal institute of healthscience Lahore (ref no.# FIHS/RW/LHR/2520). Non-probability consecutive sampling method was used tocollect data from total 310 participants according to inclusion and exclusion criteria Assessment tools includethe Boston Carpal […]
  Amna A.D., hamnaafzal hamnaafzal, Nadia Shoaib, Rahat, Tamkanat Zahra, Farah Fatima
• Effectiveness of Arabian Pessary in Preventing Preterm Labor in Asymptomatic Patients September 30, 2026
  Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Arabian Pessary in preventing preterm labor.Material and Methods: It was a Cross-Sectional Study done at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital Gujrat from July 24 to Dec 24. 40 patients with preterm laborfulfilling inclusion criteria were included in the study through convenient sampling. Ethical approval fromIRB […]
  Syeda Shaista Waheed, Tehmina Naz, Rizwana Nawaz, Marina Khalid
• Comparison of Split Thickness Skin Graft vs. Muscle Sparing Latissmus Dorsi Flap for Lower Pole Reconstruction in Post Burn Breast Deformity September 30, 2026
  Objective: To compare the outcomes of split thickness skin grafting with muscle sparing Latissimus Dorsiflap for post burn lower pole breast reconstruction.Material and Methods: A prospective comparative study. It is conducted within a period of March 2024 toMarch 2025 .In females with inframammary fold contracture were divided in two groups, 20 patients ingroup A (STSG) […]
  Bismah Bilal, Sana Saeed, Ammara Rabbani, Hirra Rehman Alavi, Sidra Adrees, Samran Akram Nadeem
• Patient Perceptions Regarding Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy among Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C: A Qualitative Study September 30, 2026
  Objective: To understand patient perceptions about DAA therapy among chronic hepatitis C patients.Material and Methods: A qualitative exploratory study method was used to conduct a study with 20 chronichepatitis C patients who were taking or who had taken DAA therapy at a tertiary care hospital. Theparticipants were drawn purposively until thematic saturation was reached. Semi-structured […]
  Salman Javed, Fahmina Ashfaq, Asim Hameed, Malik Waseem, Khurram Malik, Bushra Mohyuddin
• Risk Factors of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in the South Asia: A Meta- Analysis September 30, 2026
  Objective: To identify the key risk factors associated with MDR-TB in South Asian populations independentof settings.Material and Methods: Studies from Southeast Asia were synthesized through a meta-analysis of casecontrol and cross-sectional studies only. The study was conducted at Lahore College for Women University(LCWU) during September 2025-July 2026 to identify risk factors associated with MDR-TB, using […]
  Faiza Faisal, Asifa Kamal, Asma Kamal, Naila Amjad
• Comparison of Hyperbaric and Isobaric Bupivacaine for Spinal Anesthesia in Obstetric Patients Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section September 30, 2026
  Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the hemodynamic safety and clinical effectiveness ofintrathecal hyperbaric versus isobaric bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia in obstetric patients having electivecesarean sections.Material and Methods: The study was conducted at South East Hospital and Research Center, Islamabadwith randomized controlled trial for nine months, from July 2024 to March 2025. […]
  Sajida Asghar, Dure Shahwar, Muneeba Sadaf, Sandleen Javad, Muhammad Bilal Hussain Khan, Zia Un Nisa