Vol. 34 No. 9 (2023): Medical Forum Monthly

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Published: 2023-10-09

From the Editor

Original Articles

  • Splenoportal-Index – A diagnostic Tool for the Non-Invasive Detection of Esophageal Varices

    Ajmaal Jami , Mahnoor Khalil Ahmed , Mirza Rehan Baig , Mamoona Sadia Lodhi , Sheikh Abdul Khaliq , Syed Muhammad Kashif (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340901

  • Prenatal Diagnosis of Beta-Thalassemia Disease and Fate of Fetuses Among Beta-Thalassemia Carrier Mothers: An Experience at Tertiary Care Hospital of Rahim Yar Khan

    Muhammad Bilal Ghafoor , Shazia Majid Khan , Faiza Sarwar , Hadia Sultan , Muhammad Shafique , Hammad ul Hassan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/10.60110/medforum.340902

  • Detection of In-Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Tinospora Cordifolia and Solanum Nigrum Leaf Extracts against Multidrug Resistant- Escherichia Coli

    Sehrish Mahmood , Muhammad Owais Ismail , Akhtar Ali , Jabbar Ahmed , Faisal Iqbal Afridi , Humaira Arif (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340903

  • Determination of Aetiology for Delaying Replacement of Teeth in Partially Edentulous Arches Prosthodontically

    Muhammad Sartaj Khan , Bushra Ubaid , Lubna Hashim , Afshan Alam , Muhammad Raza (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340904

  • Comparison of Oxygen Saturation in Different Fingers of Hands Measured by Portable Pulse Oximeter in Healthy Adults

    Adil Khan , Beena Khan , Aashir Jameel (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340905

  • Prevalence and Treatment of Malaria in Children Hospitalized to Tertiary Care Hospital in Swabi

    Sijad-Ur-Rehman , Haji Gul , Ahmed Khizar , Inayat Ullah (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340906

  • Demographic Parameters of Patients Presenting with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Mayo Hospital Lahore. A New Epidemiological Addition

    Hira Babar , Zunairah Mughal , Sobia Ashraf , Nidda Ayub , Hamna Arif , Raana Akhtar (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340907

  • Current Rise of Extensive Drug Resistant Salmonella Cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Karachi, Pakistan

    Ambreen Fatima , Hareem Gohar , Hira Zafar Siddiqui , Rehana Faryal Mehdi , Saima Naseem , Fouzia Zeeshan Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340908

  • Role of Rosuvastatin in Preventing Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

    Muhammad Abid Shah , Nizamuddin , Zakia Subhan , Tariq Mahfooz Khawaja , Irum Mehmood , Sami Ullah (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340909

  • Awareness of Self-Examination of Lump in the Breast Among Married Women of Karachi

    Kiran Mehtab , Rashid Naseem , Syed Rohan Ali , Muneeba Anees , Aaila Haider , Mahhoor Shah (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340910

  • Comparison of Sesamol and its Liposomal Nanocarrier in the Quest for Anti-Metastatic Agents in Colorectal Cancer Cell Line HT-29

    Amreen Liaquat , Kauser Ismail , Shumaila Usman , Jasra Gul , Raza Shah , Muhammad Owais Ismail (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340911

  • The Barriers to Improve Medical Students Learning of Clinical Skills

    Sabina Nisar Ahmed , Basel Alansari , Abdul Rahman Alkurishy , Abdullah Algethami , Nawaf Alahmari , Hisham Al-Sulami , Zain ul Abideen Nadeem (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340912

  • Outcome of Ureteroscopy with Holmium Laser for Renal Pelvis Stone Clearance

    Shahid Ali , Maria Aslam , Muhammad Irfan Nazir (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340913

  • Skin Deep Anxiety: Investigating Social Appearance Anxiety and Coping Strategies in Patients with Skin Diseases

    Aqsa Naheed , Ahmad Rafay , Mehwish Sultan , Huzaira Zainab , Nimra Manzoor , Salma Ambreen Shahab (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340914

  • Dermatology Outpatient Care: Bridging the Gap Between Patient Expectations and Healthcare Delivery

    Husnain Ahmad , Hamna Siddiqi , Aqsa Naheed , Mohammad Hassan Yousaf , Maryum Maheen Nazeer , Azwa Iftikhar (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340915

  • Assessment of Nutritional Status Among 12-18 Year Age Group Using Who Z-Scores in Post-Pandemic Era of Covid-19

    Fakhruddin Ahmad , Abdulrahman M Alshahrani , Ghulam Mustafa , Abdullah Mohammed Bin Hussain (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340916

  • Compare the Percentage of Postoperative Sensitivity Between Amalgam and Composite in Patients Undergoes Dental Restorative Treatment

    Nadia Bashir , Permanand , Imdad Hussain , Sarah Arshad , Mehwish Khoso , Asfar Hussain (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340917

  • A Comparative Analysis of Acute Kidney Injury Incidence in Patients Treated with Vancomycin in Combination with Piperacillin-Tazobactam or Meropenem

    Muhammad Haroon Ghous , Sikander Afzal , Mahwish Arooj (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340918

  • Frequency of Empyema After Tube Thoracostomy in Patients with Penetrating Chest Trauma

    Abdul Baseer , Yasir Badshah , Muhammad Hammad Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340919

  • Outcomes of Microdiscectomy Versus Conventional Discectomy

    Faisal Ali , Wasif Rizwan Malik , Awais Ur Rehman , Muhammad Umair Hashmi (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340920

  • Frequency of Thrombocytosis and Elevated C- Reactive Protein Levels in Different Stages of Esophageal Carcinoma in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Karachi

    Anam Taj , Aisha Gul , Osama Jawed , Sana Ejaz , Syedah Sana Iqbal Ahmed , Nimra Shaikh (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340921

  • The Forensic Analysis of Gunshot Residue Techniques and Applications

    Filza Ali , Sheeba Shabbir , Tasneem Murad , Alia Sarfaraz , Muhammad Shafay , Nazia Yasmin (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340922

  • To Assess the Association of Cesarean Section with Unengaged Fetal Head in Primigravida Females Presenting in Labour for Delivery

    Sidra Asif , Sana Navaid , Mehvish Gul , Arooj Butt , Amna Aslam , Saman Ahmad (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340923

  • The Role of Forensic Odontology in Disaster Victim Identification A Case Study Approach

    Muhammad Hammad , Filza Ali , Fabiha Moeen , Sheeba Shabbir , Tasneem Murad (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340924

  • Prevalence of Group B Streptococcal Infection in Patients with Preterm Premature Rapture of Membranes

    Sana Navid , Arooj Butt , Amna Aslam , Sidra Asif , Mehvish Gul , Saman Ahmad (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340925

  • Compare the Mean Change in Homeostatic Model Assessment (HOMA) Index in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients Treated with Myoinositol Versus Metformin

    Mehvish Gul , Angbeen Ahmad , Arooj Butt , Sana Navid , Sidra Asif , Amna Aslam (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340926

  • Acute Methanol Toxicity: Correlation with Autopsy Findings, A Descriptive Study

    Sheeba Shabbir , Muhammad Shafay , Tasneem Murad , Filza Ali , Nazia Yasmin (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340927

  • A Study on Anterior Longitudinal Ligament Ossification in Vertebral Spine Patient

    Atif Hussain , Sara Jadoon , Sumaira Javed , Humaira Imtiaz , Robina Shaheen , Nida Qasim Hayat (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340928

  • Outcomes of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Immunoglobulin Deficiencies

    Ali Nasir , Arshad Ullah Afridi , Zubair Ahmed , Muhammad Sadiq , Waqas Khalily , Ayesha Fayyaz (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340929

  • Pattern of Risk Factors and Complications of Acute Pancreatitis

    Abdul Hafeez , Jawed Iqbal , Adil Hassan , Rehmatullah Bhatti , Bushra Kadir , Muhammad Sadik (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340930

  • An In-Depth Investigation of Dental Age Assessment in the Mardan Population: Employing the Kvaal Technique Via Digital Panoramic Radiography Analysis

    Asma Ali , Hafsa Latif , Javaria Imtiaz ,Ayesha Rehman, Sajila Raziq (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340931

  • Comparative Effects of Atorvastatin and its Liposomal Preparation in Impeding the Migratory Potential of Colorectal Cancer Cell Line HT-29

    Seema Shaikh , Kauser Ismail , Shumaila Usman , Muhammad Owais Ismail , Jasra Gul , Raza Shah (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340932

  • Impact of Screen Time on Sleep Quality and Mental Health in Young Male Students

    Madiha Akram , Jawaria Ilyas , Asma Ashraf , Seher Naeem , Nida Ali , Muniza Saeed (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340933

  • The Effectiveness and Experiences with Adaptive Online Team based Learning (TBL) AmidSocial Distancing in Health Sciences

    Syeda Zarreen Raza , Sanaa Ahmed , Ziyad Sanaullah , Zahid Ali Memon , Zunairah Rais , Shakeel Ahmed (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340934

  • Prevalence and Pattern of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in Pediatric Patients Analysis by MRI Assistance

    Haji Gul , Sijad-Ur-Rehman , Inayat Ullah , Ahmed Khizar (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340935

  • Exploring Students Perception of Manikin Based Training in a Medical Skills Lab

    Tayyaba Azhar , Kinza Aslam , Khizar Ansar Malik , Maimoona Nasreen , Sara Mukhtar , Syeda Tahseen Fatima (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340936

  • Influence of Medial Hamstring Tendon Harvest on Knee Flexor Strength after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

    Asif Nawaz , Muhammad Imran Khan , Qaisar Khan , Muhammad Ayaz Khan , Musawir Iqbal , Zia Ullah Jan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340937

  • The Improvement in Kyphotic Angle after Anterior Decompression and Cage Placement in Tuberculosis of Thoracolumbar Spine

    Qaisar Khan, Asif Nawaz, Muhammad Imran Khan, Muhammad Ayaz Khan, Zia Ullah Jan and Musawir Iqbal (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340938

  • Role of Prophylactic Administration of Calcium Gluconate in the Early Post Operative Period after Total Thyroidectomy at Surgical department Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad

    Babar Sultan Khaghan , Fazli Junaid , Syed Aamer Hussain , Ammad Iqbal Noor , Tahir Iqbal , Midat Maham (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340939

  • Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Parents Regarding Antibiotics Use in Children

    Muhammad Sa'd Masood , Maqbool Hussain , Iqra Rashid (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340940

  • Comparison of Umbilical Cord Separation with or without Alcohol Application in Newborn

    Nazia Bashir, Aysha Razwan, Nafeesa Tariq, Ayesha Saeed, Shabina Toor and Zeeshan Ahmad (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340941

  • Frequency of H. Pylori Infection among Dyspeptic Patients and Correlation with Histopathological Evaluation

    S. Qamrul Arfin, Sohail Hussain, Imtiaz Begum, Syed Ali Raza and Ashar Ekhlaq Ahmed (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340942

  • Frequency of Wound Infection in Patients Treated with Segmental Spinal Instrumentation: A Comprehensive Study

    Muhammad Imran Khan, Asif Nawaz, Qaisar Khan, Muhammad Ayaz Khan, Musawir Iqbal and Zia Ullah Jan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340943

  • A Survey on the Prevalence of Dental Caries Among Elementary School Girls of Multan, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Hafiz Muhammad Abu Bakar Siddique, Safi Ullah Khan, Muhammad Asad Ghaffar, Muhammad Shoaib, Usman Manzoor and Naveed Irfan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340944

  • Role of Lung Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Neonatal Respiratory Disorders

    Zahid Rashid, Abdullah Fazal Khawaja, Unaiza Syed, Wajeeha Imran Andrabi, Sultan Badar Munir and Ifraim Sajid (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340945

  • Insignificant Variation of Raised Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Level Among Third Trimester of Pregnancy in Diagnosing Subclinical Hypothyroidism

    Beenish Zafar, Ayesha Mansoor, Roomisa Anis, Khizera Anwar and Sadia Aslam5 (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340946

  • Prevalence of Cervical Cancer Among Females with Complaints of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding at Tertiary Care Hospital, Rawalpindi

    Taqdees Iftikhar1, Shazma Parveen1, Irem Khursheed1, Saima Qamar1, Naila Qazi2 and Naila Kamal1 (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340947

  • Analysis of Intramedullary Tumors; Experience at Tertiary Care Hospital

    Naeem ul Haq, Warda Naeem Khan, Syed Nasir Shah and Musawer Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340948

  • The Mobile Paradox: Examining Smartphone Addiction's Influence on Adolescent Health and Aggression

    Binish Nawaz, Kanwal Ilyas, Hafeez Mushtaq, Neelum Jamal, Karim Baksh and Neeta Maheshwary (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340949

Review Article

  • Knowledge and Misconceptions Towards HIV/Aids Among the University Students: A Review

    Sarmad Jamal Siddiqui, Rosnah Sutan, Zaleha Md Isa, Shahid Jamal Siddiqui, Vijia Kumar Gemnani and Kaleemullah Abro (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340950