Global trends in hepatitis C-related hepatocellular carcinoma mortality: A public database analysis (1999-2019).

Background: Hepatitis C is the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide and it significantly contributes to the burden of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, there are marked variations in the incidence and mortality rates of HCC across different geographical regions. With the advent of new widely available treatment modalities, such as direct-acting antivirals, it is becoming increasingly imperative to understand the temporal and geographical trends in HCC mortality associated with Hepatitis C.

Unilateral Ptosis in an Older Adult; a Rare Presentation of Primary Extranodal Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a neoplasm arising from B cells characterized by the presence of Reed-Steenberg cells. Primary extranodal presentation is rare and accounts for less than 1% of all HL cases. In addition, the orbit is an uncommon site of extranodal HL, with only 9 cases reported in the literature.

Knowledge and Attitude About Sexually Transmitted Infections Amongst Truck Drivers in Southern Punjab, Pakistan.

Introduction: There is very limited knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) transmission and prevention present amongst high-risk groups such as truck drivers in Pakistan because of lack of awareness and understanding about barrier techniques.

Objective: The aim of this study was to collect and access the data gathered from truck drivers about symptoms of STIs, their attitude towards hazards of multiple sexual partners, homosexuality, transmission and consequences of STIs, and their perception about preventing it using condoms and other barrier methods.

Methods: This study was conducted at small roadside tea stalls and local rest areas on Karachi road, Lodhran near the city of Bahawalpur in Southern Punjab, Pakistan.

Mixed phenotype acute leukemia with t(9;22): success with nonacute myeloid leukemia-type intensive induction therapy and stem cell transplantation.

Mixed phenotype acute leukemia with t(9;22) is a rare disease with poor prognosis, and information on optimal treatment is limited. We describe a case where our patient experienced positive outcome after nonacute myeloid leukemia-type intensive induction therapy followed by postremission therapy with stem cell transplant.

Psychosocial implications of blindness and low vision in students of a school for children with blindness.

Objective: To find out the psychosocial implications of blindness and low vision in students of blind school Bahawalpur.

Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out in Higher Secondary School for blind, Bahawalpur after getting approval from Institutional review board of Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur and Principal of Blind School, Bahawalpur. Forty willing students filled a customized questionnaire, consisting of questions about logistic variables and questions regarding areas of satisfaction.