Retraction: Comparison of the Performance of Various Scores in Predicting Mortality Among Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19.

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Wound closure after total knee replacement: Comparison between staples and sutures.

Background And Objective: Total Knee Arthroplasty is a commonly performed procedure for arthritic knees. Preventing complications is of utmost importance for good functional outcomes and preventing morbidity. Wound closure after the procedure is as important as the replacement aspect of surgery.

The Effects of live- in rehabilitation on ARV adherence, abstinence from drugs and lifestyle modification in people who inject drugs (PWID) Living with HIV - A clinic review.

Background & Objective: HIV/AIDS is mostly seen in people who inject recreational drugs (PWID). Adherence has to be optimum for its treatment to be effective. Compliance to HIV medication has been problematic in PWID making HIV control difficult.

Knowledge and perception of Sepsis among Doctors in Karachi Pakistan.

Objectives: To assess knowledge and perception among Pakistani physicians towards sepsis.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Indus Hospital and Health Networks from September 2020 to March 2021. The International Sepsis Survey questionnaire was adapted, and its link was sent to trainee physicians as well as specialists, and consultants practicing in various hospitals via social media.

Frequency of early initiation of breastfeeding among women in Thatta, Sindh and factors associated with it: A secondary data analysis.

Objective: To determine the early breastfeeding initiation prevalence and factors associated with it in a rural seting.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at Eight areas of Thatta registed in MNHR from May 2019 to July 2019, and comprised data obtained from a larger survey related to exclusive breastfeeding among women in Thatta, Pakistan, in 2019. The survey had been conducted in areas registered with the Maternal and Neonatal Health Registry, which is a population-based study for developing countries to assess pregnancy-related outcomes.

Gum Chewing, Added to Conventional Feeding, Reduces Risk of Post-Operative Ileus after Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Procedures in Elderly Population: A Protocol for a Parallel Design, Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Postoperative ileus (poi) is defined as a temporary cessation of bowel movement after a surgical procedure. Cessation of bowel movement not only leads to disturbing constipation but also may lead to nausea, loss of appetite, and food intolerance. Literature reports "sham feeding" (gum-chewing) effect as an increase in chewing and saliva which enhances the gastric emptying and overall motility of gut as a cephalic phase of digestion.

Comparison of Surgical Site Infection After Skin Closure by Prolene or Staples in Bilateral Simultaneous Knee Arthroplasty Patients: A Parallel Design Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol.

Introduction: Knee arthroplasty also known as the total knee replacement is an orthopedic surgical procedure done to resurface the knee that has been severely damaged by arthritis. After the completion of the surgical procedure, the skin closure is done. The optimal goal of skin closure after the procedure is to promote rapid healing and an acceptable cosmetic result while minimizing the risk of infection.

Knowledge of standard precautions among healthcare professionals at a Teaching Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.

Background And Aim: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are infections acquired by patients during their hospital stay which they did not have previously. This also includes infections acquired by healthcare professionals while managing infected patients. Since both healthcare professionals and patients can be a source of spreading infections across there is a need of practicing standard precautions religiously, to minimize this risk.