Vol. 34 No. 7 (2023): Medical Forum Monthly

View Vol. 34 No. 7 (2023): Medical Forum Monthly
Published: 2023-08-04

From the Editor

Original Articles

  • A Randomized Trial of Vacuum-Assisted Wound Closure and Alginate Dressings in Healing Surgical Site Infections

    Maria Zafar, Sidra Munawar, Muhammad Azhar, Muhammad Ali, Sadia and Huda Ali (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340701

  • Association of Physical Activity with Blood Glucose Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

    Sofia Shoukat, Madeeha Jaddon, Uzma Faryal and Javeria Saqib (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340702

  • Incidence of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction as a Cause of Low Backache: An Under-Appreciated Pain Generator

    Yasmeen Azeem, Uzma Naeem, Ayesha Saleem, Muhammad Nazir Awan, Fareeha Farooq and Soban Sarwar Gondal (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340703

  • Frequency of Anemia in Delayed and Early Umbilical Cord Clamping after Birth in Newborn Babies

    Asma Tariq, Shahid Mehmood, Muhammad Maqsood Zahid and Iqra Arshad (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340704

  • Causes and Clinical Presentations in Newborns with Abdominal Distention in Early Days of Life

    Muhammad Maqsood Zahid, Shahid Mehmood, Asma Tariq, Khaleel Ahmed, Iqra Arshad and Tehmina Naz (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340705

  • From Dengue Fever to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: Unveiling the Role of Micronutrients and Immune Modulators

    Erum Amir, Amtul Quddos Latif, Shazia Fahmi, MS Fahmi, Shayan Zufishan and Erum Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340706

  • A Comparison Between Catalase and Salivary Alpha Amylase Level in Patients with Diabetic and Non Diabetic

    Amna Riaz, Romana Mehwish, Maryam Shafaq, Shahid Hameed, Hammad Raziq and Amna Rauf (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340707

  • The Analysis and Visualization of 3 Dimensional Dissection Table in Anatomy Teaching in Cross-Section Images as Per Student’s Perspective

    Surriyya Sarwat, Abdul Rehman, Sarwat Jabeen, Sahar Mubeen, Anum Pario and Nasim Marvi (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340708

  • The Whole Body Vibration Comparison with Traditional Tai Chi Exercise on Balance and Muscular Strength in Diabetic Patient with Peripheral Neuropathy

    Quratulain Zia, Misbah Ghous, Surriyya Sarwat, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Afaq Ahmed and Muhammad Rashid Ahmed (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340709

  • Detrimental Effects of Tartrazine on Oral Mucosal Tissues of Wistar Albino Rats: An Experimental Study

    Nabeel Khan, Munnawar ul Haque, Irum Munir Raja, Syeda Afshan Jamal, Shayan Zufishan and Filza Minhas (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340710

  • Covid Vaccination Status and Reasons for Non-Vaccination in Reproductive Age Women at Tertiary Care Centres

    Saima Aziz Siddiqui , Farah Shabih ul Hasnain , Afshan Hasan , Aneela Habib , Riffat Jaleel (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340711

  • Correlation of Tertiary Lymphoid Structures in Breast Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Adverse Pathological Parameters

    Namra Naeem , Iqra Taqi , Farwa Batool Shamsi , Aniqa Saeed , Ameer Alam (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340712

  • Relationship of Vitamin D Levels with Simultaneous Occurrence of Periodontal and Cardiac Diseases

    Romana Mehwish , Amna Riaz , Shahid Hameed , Hammad Raziq , Bakhtawar Asghar , Tooba Abid (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340713

  • Evaluation of Pterygoid Muscles in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders

    Pakiza Fatima , Muhammad Sajid Nadeem , Sadaf Atta , Fahad H. Khalid , Mariam Afzal, Rayyan Ali (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340714

  • Mucormycosis During the Waves of Covid 19 Pandemic; A Cross Sectional Study at Bahawal Victoria Teaching Hospital

    Muhammad Asim Shafique , Nasir Waqeel , Fouzia Qayyum , Muhammad Irshad ul Haq , Muhammad Omer Khan Balouch , Muhammad Kashif (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340715

  • Diagnostic Accuracy of E-Cadherin Expression in Diagnosis of Endometrioid Carcinoma in Females

    Farzana Habib , Ahmareen Khalid Sheikh , Salma Iltaf , Shakila Khadim (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340716

  • Utilization and Acceptability of Telemedicine during COVID-19 Pandemic for the Diabetes Care as an Alternative to Physical Examination

    Arsalan Nawaz , Muhammad Adnan Hasham , Rabia Arshad , Imran Ahmed Moinudin , Muhammad Kashif , Maida Nazir (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340717

  • Aloe Vera Gel Accelerated Wound Healing in Oral Mucosa by Reducing Inflammatory Phase

    Madiha Rasheed , Masooma Talib , Saima Rasheed , Sehrish Naz , Gulmina Saeed Orakzai , Nabeela Naeem (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340718

  • Association Between Serum Uric Acid and Lipid Profile in Adult Individuals

    Roomisa Anis , Ayesha Shafqat , Rashad Mahmood , Saeed Ahmed , Wajahat Ullah Khan , Rana Tauqir Ullah Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340719

  • Effects of Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) Exposure on Infertility Issues in Targeted Male Population in Industrial area of Hayatabad Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    Mohammad Yousaf , Ishrat Naz , Summayia Arif Khattak , Asad Khan , Javaria Arif Khattak (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340720

  • Functional Outcome of Clo¬¬¬sed Reduction and Percutaneous Screw Fixation for Management of Schatzker Type I Fracture of Tibia in a Tertiary Care Hospital

    Asim Rasool , Kashif Raza Khan , Majid Rashid , Haroon-ur-Rehman Gillani , Shahid Sattar , Talat Ahmad Lodhi (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340721

  • Level of Serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Procalcitonin in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients

    Humaira Achakzai , Fahim Ullah , Rizwan Kundi , Haiqa Khan , Naseer Ahmed , Shahzada Imran (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340722

  • Patient Satisfaction of Dental Procedures in Covid-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Method Survey in a Tertiary Care Dental Hospital

    Muhammad Haseeb , Muhammad Iftikhar Ahsen , Muhammad Azeem , Zubair Ahmed Khan , Sittara Javed , Farheen Qureshi (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340723

  • Frequency of Periodontal Problems in Adolescents with On-going Fixed Orthodontic Therapy

    Muhammad Azeem , Muhammad Haseeb , Zubair Ahmed Khan , Farheen Qureshi , Muhammad Iftikhar Ahsen , Junaid Dayar (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340724

  • One Year Mortality & Reinfection Rate of Hepatitis C Among Patients on Hemodialysis after Successful Direct-Acting Antiviral Treatment

    Sidra Shafiq Cheema , Ambreen Tauseef , Manal Fatima , Marium Danish Iqbal , Sana Khurshid , Shafiq ur Rehman Cheema (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340725

  • Hyponatremia Associated with Pregabalin

    Shafiq urrehman Cheema , Ambreen Tauseef , Manal Fatima , Marium Danish Iqbal , Rabia Rehman , Sidra Shafiq Cheema (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340726

  • Association of Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia with Blood Pressure in Different Age Groups in Semiurban Population of Karachi

    Adil Khan , Dania Faisal , Beena Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340727

  • Frequency of Intradialytic Hypertension in End Stage Renal Disease Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

    Zareen Ullah , Abdul Qadir , Muhammad Najumu Saqib , Adam Khan , Najm-Ud-Din Mufti , Muhammad Waheed Sohail (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340728

  • To Compare the Efficacy of Continuous Low-Dose Infusion of Dexmedetomidine & Intermittent Boluses of Dexmedtomidine in Preventing ICU-Induced Delirium

    Sadia Imran , Usman ul Haq , Imran ul Haq , Muhammad Ali , Muhammad Fareed Azam , Mahjabeen (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340729

  • Comparative Analysis of Closed-Loop Ventilation Mode with Conventional Ventilation Modes in Intensive Care Unit patients

    Imran Ul Haq , Sadia Imran , Usman ul Haq , Muhammad Fareed Azam , Verdah Sabih , Muhammad Ali (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340730

  • Decompressive Craniectomy For Severe Diffuse Traumatic Brain Injury. Study of 25 Cases

    Naeem ul Haq , Akram Ullah , Mian Iftikhar ul Haq , Warda Naeem Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340731

  • Frequency of Hypoglycemia in Neonates a Cross-Sectional Study

    Rabiha Manzoor , Qurat ul Ain Ali , Misbah Kokab Shafique , Bushra Mushtaq (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340732

  • Frequency of Hyperuricemia in Hypertensive Patients: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study at Karachi

    Ejaz ul Haq , Abdul Hameed , Gohar Riaz , Hira Ahmad , Salman Khan , Rukhsar Bibi (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340733

  • Frequency of Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Anaemic Children from Age 6 Months to 60 Months

    Qurat ul Ain Ali , Rabiha Manzoor , Bushra Mushtaq , Misbah Kokab Shafique (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340734

  • Partial Edentulism Patterns in Pakistan-Stratified by Age and Gender

    Afnan Rahman , Majid Zia , Anhum Haroon Jadoon , Abdul Basit , Syed Babar Ali , Maira Shafiq (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340735

  • Clinico-Pathological Study of Endometrial Biopsies Performed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: An Audit in a Tertiary Care Centre in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

    Asma Jalbani , Noshaba Rahat , Humera Shazad , Prih Bashir , Farah Siraj (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340736

  • Efficacy and Safety of Sofosbuvir and Ribavirin in Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection G3 of Multi-Transfused Children Aged 4 To 12 Years; A Single Center Study

    Muhammad Aslam Sheikh , Ghazi Khan Khosa , Sara Rubab , Zunaira Hameed (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340737

  • Problems Encountered by Complete-Denture-Wearing Patients

    Irum Munir Raja , Muhammad Athar Khan , Munnawar ul Haque , Tauseef Ahmed , Amna Rehman , Nabeel Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340738

  • Validity of Mentzer Index as a Screening Tool for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children 6-12 Years of Age

    Maria Javed1, Lubna Riaz1, Asfand Tariq1, Neelam Faryad1, Rubab Saleem1 and Shazia Rizwan2 (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340739

  • Impact of Different Regimes in Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Outcome of Liver Function Test

    Muhammad Wajahatullah , Inayat Ali Khan , Fasiha Sohail , Erum Soomro , Aakash , Mariyam Sikandar (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340740

  • Risk Factors of COVID-19 Infection: Certainly Un-Certainty

    Abdul Rabb Bhutto , Amanullah Abbasi , Shumaila Rafi , Khalil ur Rehman , Syed Tehseen Akhtar , Muhammad Hussain Haroon (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340741

  • Comparison of Post-Operative Periodontal Pocket Depth After Mandibular Third Molar Surgical Extraction by Using Envelop Flapand Modified Triangular Flap

    Muhammad Shoaib , Syed Midhat Batool , Rida Munir , Rizwan Zafar Langrial , Sharina Naz , Mustafa Sajid (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340742

  • Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic Peritoneal Lavage and Sigmoidectomy for Treating Perforated Diverticulitis

    Hafiz Muhammad Khizar Nawaz Cheema , Syeda Hussan E Zahra , Imran Amin , Umer Ejaz Cheema , Sobia Zafar , Humayun Riaz Ud Din Haider (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340743

  • Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern in Blood Culture Positive Typhoid Fever

    Ammara Manzoor , Syeda Tahira Batool , Toqeer Ahmed , Jawad Khalid (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340744

  • Short-Term Use of Injectable Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) for Contraception in Immediate Postpartum Women

    Sara Gul, Shahida Sultan and Amna Fareed (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340745

  • Association Between Ultrasonographically Measured Lower Uterine Segment Scar Thickness and Obstetric Outcome in Women with Previous Caesarean

    Syeda Sitwat Fatima , Shahida Sultan , Amna Fareed (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340746

  • Frequency of Morbidly Adherent Placenta in Previous Scar: An Experience in a Tertiary Care Hospital

    Shahida Sultan , Syeda Sitwat Fatima , Amna Fareed (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340747

  • Parental Oral Health Literacy and Its Associated Impact On Child’s Oral Health Profile Among 15-Years-Old School Children in the Population of Multan, South Punjab, Pakistan

    Muhammad Shoaib , Rizwan Zafar Langrial , Wajahat Hussain , Hafiz Muhammad Abu Bakar Siddique , Ifrah Zafar , Safi Ullah Khan (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340748

  • Peripheral Neurectomy: Minimally Invasive Surgical Modality for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Retrospective Study

    Waheed Alam , Farooq Azam , Naeem Ul Haq (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340749

  • A Retrospective Study on the Association Between the Timing of Shunt Placement and Shunt Infection in Hydrocephalus Associated with Myelomeningocele

    Farooq Azam , Waheed Alam , Naeem Ul Haq (Author)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.60110/medforum.340750