The surging global aging population and escalating disease prevalence, notably cancer, are propelling a heightened demand for imaging. Diagnostic imaging is undergoing a transformative R&D phase, with a focus on software, hardware, and consumables...

A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that genetic variation determines chromatin accessibility and the binding of transcription factors. Chromatin consists of DNA and proteins attached to it. The density of...

LAHORE: CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry (CMH LMC & IOD) Organized a workshop on “Peer Review 3D View; Authors, Peer Reviewers and the Editors’ Perspective” on May 24, 2024. It was...

The demons are innumerable, appear at the most inconvenient times and create panic and terror. But I have learnt that if I can master (them) and harness them to my chariot, they can work...

I am a retired physician. Retired since long; I may not be kicking but I am alive. I turned 86 last March, and was given a surprised birth day party by children, and children’s...

MANILA: More than 10,000 women and girls around the world facing urgent treatments for cancers and other serious conditions that threatened their fertility have had their motherhood potential preserved by surgical removal and freezing...

New evidence from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows the extensive overuse of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, which may have exacerbated “silent” spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). While only 8% of hospitalized patients...

Aspirin is underused in secondary prevention particularly in low-income countries Educational Objective: To identify the key insights or developments described in this article.Question. What is the prevalence of aspirin use among people with a history...

New data reveal nearly 3 in 4 infants live in countrieswhere vaccine coverage driving measles outbreaks low GENEVA/NEW YORK: Global childhood immunization coverage stalled in 2023, leaving 2.7 million additional children un- and under-vaccinated compared...

PESHAWAR: Hospital Director Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar Brig (Retd) Muhammad Abrar Khan has denied the “false allegations of corrupt practices maladministration, incompetence, apathy and harming the lives of patients” levelled against him by the...

Reprinted from Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2024;40(7):1545-1550. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.7.8113 Zhanjun Liao1, Feiwei Liao2 Abstract Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of early pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) treatment methods for stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP). Methods: This is...

Treatment of retinal degenerations Drug repurposing shows promise in the treatment of retinal degenerations, according to a new study by an international team of researchers, published in Nature Communications. A combination treatment incorporating three existing...

Mobile health (mHealth) applications have emerged as powerful tools in transforming healthcare delivery and empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being. These apps, when regulated effectively, not only enhance patient outcomes but also...

Reprinted from Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2024;40(7):1410-1414. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.7.9214 Xiaojing Zhong1, Jiajia Fan2 Abstract Objective: To explore the effect of Atorvastatin combined with Irbesartan in the treatment of early diabetic nephropathy (DN). Methods: Clinical data from 153...

Reprinted from Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2024;40(7):1572-1577. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.7.9072 Saba Tariq1, Sohail Jabbar2, Awais Ahmad3, Sundus Tariq4 Abstract Osteoporosis is a global health concern characterized by reduced bone density and compromised bone quality, resulting in an...

An Appreciation Dear Editor,I have gone through Pulse Vol 25 No. 14 July 15-30, 2024 and found it quite rich in contents. The details of the collaborative conference of PAME, UHS and EMAME on Oct...