August 1-14, 2024
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Experts warn of serious health impacts from climate change
Pregnant women, children, and elderly
Pregnant women, newborns, children, adolescents and older people are facing serious health complications due to climate change, according to a...
Proceedings of the 4th International congress on Health in Arbaeen held at Tehran
TEHRAN: The 4th International congress on Health in Arbaeen was held in Razi Hall at the Iran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran,...
Tertiary education and workplace reforms vital to address an Asian Pacific crisis in fertility...
Speakers discuss these issue in detail at the ASPIRE 2024 Congress in Manila
Falling total fertility rates pose threat to humanity
MANILA, Philippines: Asian Pacific leaders...
Tight Belt, The Culprit Dr. Munawar Aziz MCPS*
A five-year-old child who was recently admitted to a nursery class in a private school was brought to my clinic by his mother for...
NEWS
Diagnostic imaging to see advances in AI, imaging agents, and ultrasound technology in 2024
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...
Genetic variation determines the actions of Gene regulatory factors
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...
Peer Review workshop at CMH Lahore Medical College
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...
Sweden & Youth Mental Health: A Travelogue Ali Madeeh Hashmi*
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...
When a Doctor is doctored by another Doctor Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
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...
Ovarian tissue transplantation is gaining ground for fertility preservation in young and old
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...
WHO reports widespread overuse of antibiotics in patients hospitalized with COVID-19
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 for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in 51 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries
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...
WHO UNICEF report says Global childhood Immunization levels stalled in 2023
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...
Hospital Director LRH denies allegations levelled by former Dean Prof. Junaid Sarfraz in his...
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...
Effect of early pulmonary rehabilitation therapy on the pulmonary function of patients with stroke-associated...
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...
Combination treatment based on drug repurposing shows promise
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...
Regulatory oversight crucial as mHealth Apps transform healthcare delivery
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...
Effect of Atorvastatin combined with Irbesartan in the treatment of early diabetic nephropathy
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...
Bridging the Gap: A narrative review of osteoporosis disability, adipokines, and the role of...
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...
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