Vol. 35 No. 12 (2024): Medical Forum Monthly

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Published: 2025-01-12

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  • Safety of Propofol in Patients Undergoing Endoscopy and Colonoscopy

    Arslan Shahzad , Faria Mumtaz , Javaria Isram , Muhammad Tahir (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351201

  • Decreased CD4 and CD8 Count are Responsible for Severity of COVID-19 Infection

    Muhammad Omar Malik , Yasir Ishaq , Yasar Mehmood Yousafzai , Awal Mir (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351202

  • Clinical Outcomes of Managing Congenital Knee Dislocation: An Observational Study

    Mohammad Aslam Mengal , Saddam Mazar , Khawand Bakhsh Umrani , Eamaan Abid , Nargis Taj , Fahmida Rehman (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351203

  • Comparison of Efficacy of Buccal Infiltration Versus Buccal and Palatal Infiltration for Maxillary First Molar Extraction

    Haseeb Khalid Khan , Muhammad Asif Shahzad , Shahzada Faiz Ahmad Khan , Wedad Sohail , Syeda Azka Aamer , Rushda Khalid (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351204

  • Association of PD-1 and PDL-1 Gene Polymorphisms in Type 2 Diabetes with Toxoplasmosis

    Farah E. Mohammed , Ali N. Yaseen , Muhammed A. H. Aldabagh (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351205

  • Frequency of Postnatal Depression among Patients in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at a Tertiary Care Hospital

    Simone Rehan , Shadia Shah , Waleed Ahmad , Ayesha Saif , Nabiha Iqbal , Nabeela Shami (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351206

  • Serum Selenium Levels: Correlation with Inflammatory Biomarkers and Oxidative Stress in Diabetic Nephropathy

    Hanan M. Al-Nadawi , WaseemYousif M Al-Dulaimy (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351207

  • The Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency and its Outcome Among Patients With Ischemic Stroke

    Beenish Memon , Mumtaz Ali Lakho , Muhammad Kashif Shaikh , Ghulam Mujtaba Shah , Imran Karim , Syed Zulfiquar Ali Shah (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351208

  • Examining the Efficacy of PSA Levels in Detecting Prostate Carcinoma among Patients at Pakistan Railway Hospital: A Comparative Analysis

    Wajeed Gul Bangash , Muhammad Asad , Mohammad Roman , Muhammad Ismail Seerat , Kiran Rehman , Sufyan Rauf (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351209

  • Anatomical Variation in the Position of Mandibular Foramen with Side of the Arch Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography

    Asma Sattar , Muhammad Ishfaq , Imran Khattak , Aiman Shaheryar , Munawar Aziz Khattak , Sana Arbab (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351210

  • Frequency of Comorbidities in Patients Presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

    Umer Ibrahim Paracha , Ibrahim Shah , Akhtar Sher , Matiullah Khan , Samiullah Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351211

  • Evaluating the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma, Hyaluronic Acid, and Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

    Madiha Khan , Sufyan Ahmed , Aisha Faraz , Seherish Khan Abbasi , Rabail Khero , Nauman Shirazi (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351212

  • The Impact of Passive Alveolor Molding VS Nasoalveolar Molding on Cleft Width and Other Parameters of Maxilllary Growth in Unilateral Cleft Lip Palate

    Sadia Rasheed , Kashan Qayoom Shaikh , Sidra Memon , Hira Sangrasi (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351213

  • Comparison of Tranexamic Acid Versus Placebo for Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Females Undergoing Delivery at Term

    Fehmida , Zarmeena Liaqat , Reema Fateh (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351214

  • A Comparative Study of Stone Clearance Rates in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) for Kidney Stones Above and Below 5 cm in Size

    Zeeshan Zafar , Shakeel Haseeb Uddin Siddique , Wajahat Fareed , Amna Abdullah , Salman El Khalid , Saba Zafar (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351215

  • Outcome of Supracostal Access of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Pediatric Population - A Single Centre Experience

    Wajahat Fareed , Shariq Anis Khan , Osama Kalim Sheikh , Shakeel Haseeb Uddin Siddique , Zeeshan Zafar , Salman El Khalid (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351216

  • Efficacy And Safety Of Sofosbuvir/ Daclatasvir VS Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir In Chronic Hepatitis C Patients

    Noman Kareem Qureshi , Syed Rizwan Hussain , Mehreen Toufique , Syeda Mariam Batul Bukhari , Shafaq Shafique Abbasi , Zarnab Munir (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351217

  • Incidence of Re-Bleeding After Injection Cyanoacrylate for Gastric Varices

    Zia ur Rehman , Hina Ebir , Afia Munir , Jawaryiah Kanwal , Hassaan Yousaf , Zaeem Sibtain (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351218

  • Ulcerative Colitis in Patients Presenting with Bleeding Per Rectum

    Afia Munir , Hassaan Yousaf , Zia ur Rehman , Jawaryiah Kanwal , Hina Ebir , Sara Tariq (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351219

  • Frequency of Depression Among Females Underwent Hysterectomy in a Tertiary Care Hospital

    Neelam Akbar , Safia Shah (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351220

  • Periodontitis in Pregnancy and its Impact on Neonatal & Maternal Outcomes in Low Socioeconomic Position - A Retrospective Cohort Study

    Kashif Ali Mastoi , Muhammad Siddique Rajput , Habibullah Siyal , Ifra Ibrahim , Asif Nadeem Jamali , Mehwish (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351221

  • Relationship between Chronic Ear Infections and Hearing Loss Among Children in Mirpur, AJK

    Faisal Bashir , Farooq Ahmed Noor , Amna Ahmed Noor , Alyia Imtiaz , Ahmed Munir Qureshi , Tanveer Sadiq Chaudhry (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351222

  • Association Between ENT Disorders and Cognitive Decline Among the Elderly in Mirpur, AJK

    Amna Ahmed Noor , Farooq Ahmed Noor , Faisal Bashir , Alyia Imtiaz , Ahmed Munir Qureshi , Tanveer Sadiq Chaudhry (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351223

  • Association of Biochemical Factors with Hypertension: A Public Health Strategy for Early Detection and Prevention in Mirpur, AJK

    Saeed Ahmed , Farooq ahmed Noor , Faisal Bashir , Alyia Imtiaz , Tanveer Sadiq Chaudhry , Ahmed Munir Qureshi (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351224

  • Impact of Perceived Stress and Pathological Markers on the Lives of Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units

    Rana Tauqir Ullah Khan , Aqsa Noureen , Humera Javed , Nusrat Tahira , Afreen Sattar (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351225

  • CoQ10 Attenuates Atrazine-Induced Hepatotoxicity: A Histological and Biochemical Study

    Sadia Farooq , Shabana Ali , Arifa Haroon , Afifa Siddique , Tayyaba Qureshi , Tayyaba Fahad (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351226

  • Frequency of Post-URS Urosepsis in Patients with Uretric Stone

    Khubchand Rohra , Riaz Hussain Mangrio , Om Parkash , Lubna Naz , Suhail Aman Jokhio , Kaleemullah Abro (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351227

  • Use of Tooth Clearing Technique to Determine Root and Canal Morphology of Permanent Maxillary Third Molars in Population of Peshawar: An in Vitro Cross-Sectional Study

    Imran Khattak , Yusra Jamil Khattak , Asma Sattar , Aiman Shaheryar , Sana Arbab , Munawar Aziz Khattak (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351228

  • Knowledge and Perceptions of House Officers about Adopting Anesthesia Specialty

    Sohail Anjum , Ghulam Murtaza Hiraj , Rizwan Ali Qaiser (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351229

  • Study of SLC25A12 Gene in Pediatric Age Group with Autism Spectrum Disorder Aged 3-13 Years in Thi-Qar Center of Autism

    Naeem Salih Yaser , Maha Fadhil Semaism , Rebee Mohsin Hasani (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351230

  • Assessment of Serum Calcium Levels and Radiological Features in Osteoporotic Fractures: Insights into Reproductive Health and Pediatric Surgical Outcomes in Mirpur, AJK

    Aisha Yousaf , Memona Nazir , Saqib Ismail , Zahid Saeed , Wajahat Ullah Khan , Asma Ajlas (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351231

  • Urinary Tract Infections in Chronic Kidney Disease Investigating Recurrent UTIs in CKD and Their Impact on Disease Progression and Management

    Zafar Ahmad Khan , Rizwan Kundi , Adnan Akhtar (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351232

  • Efficacy of Intramedullary Nailing Versus External Fixation in Treating Gustilo Type IIIA Tibiofibular Fractures

    Muhammad Arslan Munif , Maryam Latif (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351233

  • To Determine the Efficacy of Polyethylene Glycol in the Treatment of Pediatric Constipation

    Muhammad Owais , Hameed Ullah , Iftikhar Khan , Zeeshan Ahmad (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351234

  • Frequency of Asymptomatic Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Patients with Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease

    Qazi Sidra Shafi , Mohammad Iltaf , Fazal Wahab , Asma Khan , Saqib Ullah Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351235

  • Outcome of Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Flat and Sessile Colonic Polyps

    Hashmatullah Khan , Mushtaq Ahmad , Hamid Ullah , Rafi Ullah , Mujahid Aslam , Asfandyar Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351236

  • Pediatric Otitis Media Epidemiology Antibiotic Stewardship And Long-Term Outcomes

    Abdul Aziz , Siyyar Ahmad , Muhammad Jawad , Ibrar Hussain (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351237

  • Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps

    Muhammad Jawad , Siyyar Ahmad , Abdul Aziz , Ibrar Hussain (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351238

  • The Burden of Pediatric Burns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prevention and Management Strategies

    Muhammad Shadman , Syed Mohammad Haider , Sadaf Imran , Hamza Khan Shahbazi , Amir Taimur Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351239

  • Reducing the Burden of Beta Thalassemia Major Through Sibling Screening: A Cross-Sectional Study in Karachi

    Ghazal Irfan , Maeesa Wadood ,Munazza Rashid , Muhammad Khan , Sarah Azhar , Tooba Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351240

  • Evaluation of Weight Loss in Patients Treated With Mandibular Fracture at Tertiary Care Hospital

    Abubakar Saddique , Jehan Alam , Zubair Ahmed , Syeda Momena Rashid , Hamna Asif , Noor Sana (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351241

  • Management of Undescended Testis May be Improved with Educational Updates for Pediatricians, General Physicians and Health Care Providers

    Aleena Tahir , Waqas Ahmed , Muhammad Amir Hanif Khan , Shahzada Abdullah Muhammad khuzaemah Saalim Hashmi Ali (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351242

  • Comparative Evaluation of Standard versus Totally Tubeless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Renal Stone Treatment

    Imran Hyder , Khalid Hussain (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351243

  • Radiation Induced Sexual Dysfunction in Prostate Cancer Patients

    Sarah Khan , Imran Hyder , Muhammad Mujahid Iqbal (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351244

  • Our Experience of Perinatal Outcomes in Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia Cases: A Clinical Study at a Tertiary Khairpur Medical College Hospital (KMCH) Sindh

    Saba Faiz , Amna Begum , Sehrish Rasool , Kanta Bai Ahuja , Rabia Jatoi , Nousheen Khaleeq (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351245

  • Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on the Progression of Coronary Artery Disease: An Observational Cohort Study

    Ghulam Hussain , Muhammad Farooq , Usman Sadiq , Gohar Ali , Muhammad Shahid Nawaz Khan , Muhammad Tahir (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351246

  • Frequency of Helicobacter Pylori in Perforated Peptic Ulcer and Associated Risk Factors

    Shabbir Ahmed , Muhammad Mumtaz Ather , Bushra Ghulam , Sumera Nighat , Nadeem Ullah , Shoaib Anwar (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351247

  • Vaginal Deliveries and Frequency of Perineal Tears

    Humaira Bashir , Shazia Rafiq , Asma Akhtar , Ayesha Khan Khakwani , Kanwal Raza , Saba Rafique (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351248

  • Obstructive Uropathy: Double-J (DJ) Stenting or Percutaneous Nephrostomy

    Ibrar Ahmad , Muhammad Adnan , Saifullah , Muhammad Muzammil , Kiran Areej , Muhammad Arbaz Hanif Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351249

  • Impaired Quality of Life Among Dentists Due to Neck Pain

    Qurrat-ul-ain Fatima , Asiyah Ahmad , Nida Aslam , Muhammad Awais Khan , Zobia Atif , Huma Tahir (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351250

  • Predictors of Visual Impairment in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Insights from a Population-based Study in Pakistan

    Muhammad Junaid , Fawad Ahmed , Zia-ur-Rehman , Irfan Ali , Suriyakala Perumal Chanan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.351251