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Vol. 37 No. 4 (2021): July – August 2021

Pak J Med Sci Vol.37, No.4 2021

Published: 2021-04-21

Editorial

Performance of Pak Universities in Global Science

Sultan Ayoub Meo, Shaukat Ali Jawaid
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Commentary

Antithrombotic therapy in COVID-19

Sahrai Saeed, Øyvind Bleie
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Original Articles

Continued use of Warfarin in lower dose has safe maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with Prosthetic Heart Valves

Shafaq Nadeem, Shahbaz Ahmad Khilji, Faisal Ali, Anjum Jalal
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Frequency of early postoperative adverse events (AEs) in adult patients undergoing elective neurosurgical intervention at tertiary care center in Pakistan

Mansoor Chandio, Faraz Shafiq, Ather Enam
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Online assessment in undergraduate medical education: Challenges and solutions from a LMIC university

Syeda Sadia Fatima, Romana Idress, Kausar Jabeed, Saniya Sabzwari, Sadaf Khan
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Clinical observation of individualized nutritional formula on inflammation index, immune status and gastrointestinal tolerance in patients with severe head injury

Chunying Zhu, Yingfu Zhang, Wei Li, Qianqian Li
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Prevalence of Prediabetes and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus in Cricket Players: Multi-Cricket Clubs Cross Sectional Study

Sultan Ayoub Meo, Abdulelah Adnan Abukhalaf, Ali Abdullah Alomar, Waqas Sami, Anusha Sultan Meo
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Correlations of circulating miR-26b level with left ventricular hypertrophy and cardiac function in elderly patients with hypertension

Jian Fu, Fang Lin, Zhengxia Pan, Chun Wu
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The The effect of Fasting during Ramadan on the Kidney functions of Stage III-IV Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Ahmet Karatas, Ebru Canakci, MD ,Associated Professor, Yeliz Kasko Arici, Mervegul Kaya, MD,Attending Physician, Beyza Sayim, MD,General Practitioner
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Treatment of Chronic Large and Persistent Macular Hole by a new technique in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Tanweer Hasan Khan, Fawad Rizvi Syed, Asaad Mahmood Syed, Lubna Feroz
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Evaluation of C-reactive protein and hematological parameters in smokeless tobacco users: A comparative cross-sectional study

Sikander Munir Memon, Naresh Kumar, Aneela Atta Ur Rahman, Binafsha Manzoor Syed
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Emotion regulation, optimism and quality of life among Gastric Ulcer Patients

Amina Muazzam, Nida Ali, Yasmeen Niazi, Naima Hassan
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Improvement in outpatient services using the WeChat calling system in the Shanghai Children’s Hospital

Dan Wu, Wenbin Cui, Xiulian Wang, Yanyan Huo, Guangjun Yu, Jinjin Chen
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Diagnostic and therapeutic delay in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients: Impact on disease outcome

Faiza Naeem, Saira Elaine Anwer khan, Muhammad Ahmed Saeed, Sumaira Farman
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Non-fasting OGTT versus Fasting OGTT for screening of Hyperglycaemia in Pregnancy (HIP)

Shabeen Naz Masood, Dr., Nusrat Lakho, Dr., Saira Saeed, Dr., Yasir Masood, Dr.
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A comparative analysis of high-flux and low-flux dialysis in cervical cancer patients with obstructive renal failure showing no significantly improved renal function after catheterisation

Chen-li Zhang, De-qiong Xie, Li-na Ao, Lei Zhu
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Noninvasive exploration of Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy by heart rate and blood pressure variability analysis in Type 2 Diabetic patients

Tallat Naz, Noor un Nisa Memon, Kamran Afzal, Ambreen Shakir
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Fatigue assessment by FACIT-F scale in Pakistani cohort with Rheumatoid Arthritis (FAF-RA) study

Abrar Ahmed Wagan, Abdul Raheem, Afra Bhatti, Taimoor Zafar
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A retrospective study of open and endoscopic nephron sparing surgery in the treatment of complex renal tumors

Ting-ting Li, Jia Feng, Yan-ling Li, Qian Sun
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Observation on the Clinical Effect of Apatinib Combined with Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Yu-jie Cui, Jia Liu, Miao-miao Liu, Hong-zhen Zhang
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Evaluating the effect of Ramadan Fasting on patients with chronic diseases

Güzin Zeren Öztürk, Memet Taşkın Egici, Osman Sağsöz, Mulazim Hussain Bukhari
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Conceptualizing Medical Resident’s Journey through Wonderland of Clinical Practice: From transitional shock to role adaptation to independent practice

Marium Sohail, Rahila Yasmeen
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Efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen combined with escitalopram in depression and its effect on cognitive function

Kun Mi, Qiang Guo, Bao-yan Xu, Man Wang, Hao Bi
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Frequency of Vitamin-D deficiency in children with Urinary tract infection: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Saba Qadir, Shazia Memon, Muhammad Nadeem Chohan, Yasmeen Memon
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Effect of Sintilimab combined with Chemotherapy on Tumor Markers and Immune Function of advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Xiaoyan Liang, Zhangfeng Wei
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Exploring Reproductive Health Impact of COVID 19 pandemic: In Depth Interviews with key stakeholders in Pakistan

Nighat Shah, Mehjabeen Musharraf, Farah Khan, Nusrat Shah
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Determining the Risk of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitisdue to increase use of Proton Pump Inhibitors among cirrhotic patients with ascites

Bashir Ahmed Shaikh, Zahid Ali Shaikh, Aftab Hussain Shah, Aneel Kumar
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Team-based learning versus Traditional lecture-based learning: An investigation of students’ perceptions and academic achievements

Shazia Nawabi, Rabia Bilal, Muhammad Qasim Javed
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Clinical Analysis of Interventional Therapy for Eight Cases of Extracranial ICA Aneurysm

Jian-Feng Xu, Zao-Bin Liu, Tong Wang, Yang Liu
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Risk of Covid-19 infection during endoscopy: Efficacy of personal protective equipment (PPE) in protecting health professionals

Muhammad Akif Dilshad, Shahid Sarwar, Farheen Aslam, Adnan Shabbir, Shafqat Rasool, Ghias un-Nabi Tayyab
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Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence and female sexual functions: A quasi-experimental study

Saida Abrar, Raheela Mohsin, Huda Saleem
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Associations between dialysate interleukin-6 and Tie-2 and peritoneal solute transport rate and outcomes for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: A prospective cohort study

Ying Hang, Hao Yan, He Zhang, Zhenyuan Li, Wei Fang
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Renal artery embolization for spontaneous hemorrhage in patients with acquired cystic kidney disease: A 20-year single-center experience

Cheng Shi Chen, Hyemin Ahn, Ji Hoon Shin, Hai-Liang Li, Jong Woo Kim, Alrashidi Ibrahim, Hee Ho Chu
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Outcome of abdominal binder in midline abdominal wound Dehiscence in terms of pain, psychological satisfaction and need for reclosure

Ahmed Siddique Ammar, Syed Asghar Naqi, Shehrbano Khattak, Ahmed Raza Noumani
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Observation on the clinical effect of high-dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin combined with low-dose prednisone acetate in the treatment of patients with Kawasaki Disease

Hao Zhang, Mei-ying Wang, Yong-nan Teng, Xiao-dan Wang, Hai-tao Cao
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The association between monocyte HDL ratio and albuminuria in diabetic nephropathy

Fatma Kaplan Efe
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A Hospital based study on sudden sensorineural Hearing Loss: It’s audiological characteristics and prevalence

Erum Naz, Ms., Ghulam Saqulain, Dr., Nazia Mumtaz, Dr., Muhammad Naveed Babur, Dr.
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Treatment options of Adolescent Gestational Diabetes: Effect on Outcome

Shaymaa Kadhim Jasim, Hayder Al-Momen, Maisaa Anees Wahbi
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Clinical observation of thrombolytic effect of alteplase combined with butylphthalide in patients with acute anterior circulation cerebral infarction

Fan-xing Qi, Ying Hu, Sen Wang
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Mutational Frequencies in Mycobacterial rpoB gene using GeneXpert/MTB Rif Assay in Rifampicin Resistant patients at a tertiary care setting in Urban Sindh, Pakistan: Analysis from a Five-Year Period

Muhammad Alamgir, Mr, Mehwish Sajjad, Dr., Mirza Saifullah Baig, Dr., Muhammad Yahya Noori, Dr.
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The value of serum procalcitonin in the anti-infection therapy of acute stroke patients

Hui-ling Wang, Ying-lei Li, Xiao-fang Li, Zhi-zun Wang
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Evaluation of Acromegaly patients with sleep disturbance related symptoms

Deniz Çelik, Dr., Sezgi Şahin Duyar, Dr., Funda Aksu, Dr., Selma Fırat, Prof. Dr., Bülent Çiftçi, Prof. Dr.
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The possible link between Fetuin-A Protein and Neuro-inflammation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Laila Yousif Al-Ayadhi, Farah Ali Alghamdi, Lamees Abdula Altamimi, Luluh Yousef Alsughayer, Abdulrahman Mohammad Alhowikan, Dost Muhammad Halepoto
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Clinical outcomes of maitland mobilization in patients with Myofascial Chronic Neck Pain: A randomized controlled trial

Maryam Shabbir, Naveed Arshad, Anam Naz, Nadia Saleem
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Prediction of ICU admission after orthopedic surgery in elderly patients

Yongzhong Tang, Hao Li, Ziyi Guo
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Prevalence and associated risk factors among patients with overactive bladder syndrome in Pakistan

Sajid Rashid, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Rehan Ramzan Khan, Muhammad Usman Khalid, Haroon Mansha, Saima Riaz
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Some, but not all of the premenstrual syndrome symptoms affect the medical exam scores in medical students

Filiz Bilir, Ramazan Akdemir, Cemil Bilir
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Effectiveness of proprioceptive training and conventional physical therapy in treating adhesive capsulitis

Rida Shabbir, Aatik Arsh, Haider Darain, Sadaf Aziz
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The relationship between problematic cell phone use, eating disorders and social anxiety among university students

Ayse Gokce, Ali Ozer
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Objective Structured Clinical Examination? How students perceive their learning after OSCE

Lamia Yusuf
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Shoulder pain and functional disability in type 1 diabetic patients: A cross-sectional survey

Muhammad Nazim Farooq, Aqsa Mehmood, Fatima Amjad, Jaweria Syed
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Review Article

Saliva: Both a Threat and an Opportunity in Covid-19 Pandemic

ismail Serhat Sadıkoğlu, Mehmet Gagari Caymaz
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Scoping Review of frequently highlighted attributes of Medical Professionalism in an Undergraduate Medical Education Context

Kamran Sattar, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Wan Nor Arifin, Mohd Zarawi Mat Nor
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Dates fruits effects on blood glucose among patients with diabetes mellitus: A review and meta-analysis

Hyder Osman Mirghani
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Case Reports

Hypertrophic Gastric folds with Hypomagnesemia, linking the dots

Mansoor Zafar, Dr., Tila Muhammad, Dr., Najam us Saher, Dr., Muhammad Toqeer, Dr.
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An unusual case of Adrenocortical Adenocarcinoma with Biochemical Masquerade of Pheochromocytoma

Muzaffar Ali, Lubna Mirza
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Correspondence

Comparison of rural practice in relation to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Kazuhiko Kotani
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Glycemic index and Glycemic load values

Jameel Ahmed, Musarrat Riaz, Rabia Imtiaz
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