Vol. 37 No. 1 (2021): January – February 2021

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Pak J Med Sci Vol.37, No.1 2021

Published: 2020-11-20

Guest Editorial

  • The prevalence and Covariates of Stroke in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; From a European Perspective

    Sahrai Saeed, Marijana Tadic, Jukka Putaala
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3815

Original Articles

  • ABO / Rh-D Blood types and susceptibility to Corona Virus Disease-19 in Peshawar, Pakistan

    Fawad Rahim, Said Amin, Sher Bahadur, Mohammad Noor, Afsheen Mahmood, Huma Gul
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3655

  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy; A study from a rural population of Sindh, Pakistan

    Muhammad Kamran, Asher Fawwad, Syed Iftikhar Haider, Tahir Hussain, Jameel Ahmed
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3297

  • What are the prognostic factors affecting 30-day mortality in geriatric patients with respiratory failure in the Intensive Care Unit?

    Mustafa Özgür Cirik, Derya Yenibertiz
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3189

  • The effectiveness of three different 7 + 3 induction regimes in China: A retrospective analysis in adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia

    Peng Lin, Boliang Zhou, Haiying Yao
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2563

  • X-ray patterns of COVID-19 in patients presenting to Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan

    Tahira Nishtar, Dr., Nosheen Noor, Shandana Latif Khan, Dr.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3435

  • High frequency of simultaneous presence of ESBL and carbapenemase producers among nosocomial  coliform isolates in Faisalabad, Pakistan

    Sofia Irfan, Aysha Azhar, Asad Bashir Awan, Salman Ahmad, Abdul Haque
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3192

  • Comparison of Ferguson and Gross herniotomy with Mitchell Banks’ herniotomy in boys older than two years

    Hafiz Mahmood Ahmad, Fatima Naumeri, Usama Saud, Ghazala Butt
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3216

  • Influence of contemporary CAD-CAM milling systems on the fit and adaptation of partially stabilized Zirconia fixed partial dentures

    Khulud Al Aali, Rana Alhamdan, Ahmed M Maawadh, Fahim Vohra, Tariq Abduljabbar
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3490

  • Long-Term results of total Hip Arthroplasty performed using a cementless expansive Acetabular Cup and Spotorno Femoral Stem

    Engin Çarkçı, Ayse Esin Polat, Yusuf Öztürkmen, Tolga Tüzüner
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3089

  • Comparative analysis of the clinical effect and safety of Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy + Orthotopic Ileal Neobladder and Open Surgery

    Yuan-hua Liu, Hai-tao Dai, Chang-mao Liu, Jiang Zheng
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2273

  • A study skills course for First-Year Medical Students: Experience of a Private Medical School in Pakistan

    Sobia Ali, Afifa Tabassum, Muhammad Suleman Sadiq Hashmi, Nighat Huda
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2772

  • Efficacy of YAG Laser Embolysis in Retinal Artery Occlusion

    Mohammad Asim Mehboob, Asfandyar Khan, Ahsan Mukhtar
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3196

  • Clinical correlation and prognostic significance of immunofluorescence in renal biopsies of patients having Glomerulonephritis

    Fauzia Zafar, M. Faisal Mehar, Afsheen Asghar Khan, Rabia Saleem Safdar
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2497

  • Long-term outcomes after Lichtenstein repair using titanium-coated mesh: A retrospective cohort study

    Çağrı Akalın
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2694

  • SGLT 2 Inhibitors; glycemic control, weight loss and safety profile in patients with type 2 Diabetes, at Medicell Institute (MIDEM)

    Erum Sohail Nathani, Tasnim Ahsan, Saima Ghaus, Wasfa Aijaz
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2701

  • Sub-genomic analysis of Chikungunya virus E2 mutations in Pakistani isolates potentially modulating B-cell & T-Cell immune response

    Bilal Ahmed Khan, Saif Ullah, Amanullah lail, Saeed Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3236

  • Analysis of the effect of Lyophilized Recombinant Human Brain Natriuretic Peptide on Endothelial Function in patients with acute myocardial infarction

    Bosong Wang, Hong Xu, Chengqin Li, Xiaoding Wang, Weidong Sun, Jinlong Li
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2706

  • Echocardiographic assessment before and after Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy in patients with Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis

    Adnan Khan, ihtesham shafiq, Muneeb Jan, Zair Hassan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2446

  • Genetic polymorphism of the prostasin gene in hypertensive pregnant Pakistani females

    Saima Ejaz, Anwar Ali, Sumaira Riffat, Atif Mahmood, Kamran Azim
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3666

  • Loss of expression of Syndecan-1 is associated with Tumor Recurrence, Metastatic Potential, and Poor Survival in patients with Colorectal carcinoma

    Jaudah Ahmed Al-Maghrabi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2592

  • Frequency of Cryptosporidiosis in Children having Persistent Diarrhea

    Mariam Danish Iqbal, Tahir Naeem, Umar Khurshid, Fatima Hameed
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2700

  • Diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in detection of intra-axial gliomas

    Sohbia Munir, Sohail Ahmed Khan, Hina Hanif, Maria Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2489

  • An innovation in Flipped Class Room: A teaching model to facilitate synchronous and asynchronous learning during a pandemic

    Rehana Rehman, Syeda Sadia Fatima
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3096

  • Reliability and validity test of VES-13 and analysis of influencing factors for the vulnerable condition of patients with advanced castration-resistant prostate cancer

    Jia Feng, Qian Sun, Jing Li, Ting-ting Li
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3095

  • Compliance of checking HbA1c in a tertiary care hospital of Pakistan

    Abdul Aziz, Syed Ahsan Ali
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2814

  • Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory 4.0 and its association with traditional and problem based learning teaching methodologies in medical students

    Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Hydrie, Syed Muhammad Zulfiqar Hyder Naqvi, Shams Nadeem Alam, Syed Imtiaz Ahmed Jafry
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2275

  • Efficacy of vancomycin in combination with various antimicrobial agents against clinical methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains

    Gulseren Aktas
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2887

  • Comparison of efficacy of combination therapy of an Intravitreal injection of bevacizumab and photocoagulation versus Pan Retinal Photocoagulation alone in High risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

    Rebecca Murtaza Rajar, Fahad Feroz Shaikh, Shafi Muhammad Jatoi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3141

  • Short term outcomes of three dimensional versus two-dimensional laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    Abdul Razaque Shaikh, Aaijaz Ahmed Shaikh, Mujib Rehman Abbasi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3721

  • Comparison of robotic and open radical prostatectomy: Initial experience of a single surgeon

    Adnan Şimşir, Fuat Kızılay, Bayram Aliyev, Serdar Kalemci
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2719

  • Assessment of knowledge of junior doctors and non-specialists about musculoskeletal medicine

    Saba Saif, Samina Fida, Hala Mansoor
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3148

  • Real-Time Polymerase chain reaction trends in COVID-19 patients

    Dr Sana Abbas, Aisha Rafique, Dr Beenish Abbas, Dr Rashid Iqbal
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3000

  • Effects of etibatide combined with emergency percutaneous coronary intervention on blood perfusion and cardiac function in patients with acute myocardial infarction

    Ying Hu, Fan-xing Qi, Li-na Yu, Wei Geng
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2950

  • Domestic violence and its relationship with depression, anxiety and quality of life: A hidden dilemma of Pakistani women

    Mazhar Malik, Nargis Munir, Usman Ghani, Nasir Ahmad
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2893

  • A CT-Scan review of anatomical variants of sinonasal region and its correlation with symptoms of sinusitis (nasal obstruction, facial pain and rhinorrhea)

    Maryam Faiz Qureshi, Ambreen Usmani
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3260

  • Presentation and outcome of femoral infected non-unions in children and adolescents

    Karim Bakhsh, Faridullah Khan Zimri, Eid Mohammad, Atiq -Ur-Rehman, Muhammad Saaiq
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3354

  • Sleep Quality in Pamukkale University Students and its relationship with smartphone addiction

    Betul Ozcan, Nurhan Meydan` Acimis
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3130

  • Efficacy of Platelet Rich Fibrin in Myringoplasty

    Nida Riaz, Ajmal Muhammad, Muhammad sheharyar Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3059

  • E-Learning amid the COVID-19 Lockdown: Standpoint of Medical and Dental Undergraduates

    Aiza Anwar, Hajra Mansoor, Danyal Faisal, Huma Saeed Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3124

  • Medical Students’ perceptions and attitudes toward Medical Leadership and Management

    Sami Hamdan Alzahrani, Dr., Mukhtiar Baig, Prof, Anoud R. Omer, Dr., Mohammed R. Algethami, Dr.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2406

  • Three years mortality analysis in general surgery patients

    Dileep Kumar, Hina Bukhari, M Shamim Qureshi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2040

  • Diagnostic value of Chest CT and Initial Real-Time RT-PCR in COVID-19 Infection

    Ugur Kostakoglu, Aydın Kant, Serhat Atalar, Barış Ertunç, Şükrü Erensoy, Enes Dalmanoğlu, İsmail Yılmaz, Belgin Kilic Sevimli, Ayşe Ertürk, Gürdal Yılmaz
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2956

  • Analysis of risk factors for lower limb deep vein thrombosis in patients after Lumbar Fusion Surgery

    Qiang Li, Zongxue Yu, Xiao Chen, Wenli Zhang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3041

  • Spectrum of external genital anomalies in disorders of Sex Development at Children Hospital & Institute of Child Health, Lahore, Pakistan

    Sarah Khan, Raafea Tafweez, Areiba Haider, Muhammad Yaqoob
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2991

  • Predictive value of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Vaginitis Hematologic markers in vaginitis

    Eren Pek, Fatma Beyazit, Nilay Sen Korkmaz
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2774

  • A comparative study of Lumbar Decompression and Fusion with Internal Fixation versus Simple Decompression in elderly patients with two-segment Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

    Pengfa Tu, Shuo Cao; Chenyang Jiang; Chong-chao Yan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2287

  • To determine the frequency of stroke and common factors leading to it after coronary artery bypass grafting

    Sayed Mumtaz Anwar shah, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Nabil I Awan, Azam Jan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3242

Clinical Case Series

  • Spectral Domain – Optical Coherence Tomography findings in Triple-A Syndrome – A case series from Pakistan

    Javeria Nasir, Anum Javed, Muhammad Owais Arshad, Muhammad Hanif Chatni
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3310

  • Ultrasound diagnosis of age-related involutional changes in the lower third of face and neck to determine treatment techniques

    Valentin Sharobaro, Sekina Alimova, Anna Telnova, Liudmila Shamanaeva
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3034

Review Article

  • COVID-19 Rehab Fright Management

    Nazia Mumtaz, Dr., Ghulam Saqulain, Dr., Nadir Mumtaz, Mr.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3187

Special Communications

  • Online Academics in Pakistan: COVID-19 and Beyond

    Nazia Mumtaz, Dr., Ghulam Saqulain, Dr., Nadir Mumtaz, Mr.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2894

Short Communication

  • Artificial Intelligence: Help or Hindrance for Family Physicians?

    Farhana Irfan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3351

  • Characteristics of healthcare workers who died during the fight against COVID-19 in China

    Yujun Wang, Yun Ji, Yuedong Wang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3384

Correspondence

  • Challenges during Colonoscopy in Women with a Prior Hysterectomy

    Lubna Kamani, Nazish Butt, Hanisha Khemani
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3856

  • Comments on Effects of routine physiotherapy with and without neuromobilization in the management of internal shoulder impingement syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

    Roma Rauf Chughtai, Farooq Azam Rathore
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3880

Acknowledgement