Aerobic Bacterial Contamination In Platelet Concentrates At The Regional Blood Centre, Peshawar.

Background: Platelet concentrates play a crucial role in transfusion medicine, aiding in the management of various medical conditions, including haemorrhage, thrombocytopenia, and platelet dysfunction. However, their storage conditions at 22° C present an optimal environment for bacterial growth, making them susceptible to contamination. Of particular concern is the transmission of microorganisms from the skin flora during the phlebotomy process, which can lead to the transfusion of contaminated platelet concentrates.

Comparison Of Efficacy Of 10% Potassium Hydroxide Solution Versus Cryotherapy In Treatment Of Molluscum Contagiosum.

Background:: Different topical therapies are being used for treating molluscum contagiosum. Potassium hydroxide in varying solution strengths with irritant reaction on the skin can help in eliminating the infection. It is cheap, easily available, can be easily applied at home, with good safety profile and cost effectiveness.

Left ventricular thrombus in patients with acute anterior wall myocardial infarction.

Background: Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) is a frequent and potentially dangerous complication of acute myocardial infarction and is associated with increased risk of systemic embolization. This study was conducted to determine the frequency of left ventricular thrombus in patients with acute anterior wall myocardial infarction.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in departments of Medicine and Cardiology, Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad, from 15th April to 15th October, 2011.

Common risk factors for the development of anti tuberculosis treatment induced hepatotoxicity.

Background: Tuberculosis is a global pandemic which affects millions of people every year. The treatment of tuberculosis consists of simultaneous use of a number of drugs for a prolonged period of time, therefore anti-tuberculosis treatment induced toxicity is a real problem. Many risk factors which make a tuberculosis patient prone to the development of hepatotoxicity associated with the anti-tuberculosis treatment have been identified.

Frequency of albuminuria in diabetic patients presenting with macrovascular complications.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is major cause of morbidity and premature mortality from its long-term complications such as cardiovascular disease, blindness, renal failure, amputation and stroke. The study was conducted to determine the frequency of albuminuria in diabetic patients presenting with macro-vascular complications like myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad from December 2010 to May 2011.

Frequency of diabetes mellitus in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis which eventually causes cardiovascular disease specially affecting coronary arteries. Patients with diabetes have a risk for coronary events similar to that of patients without diabetes who have already had an event, and conversely many patients with established coronary artery disease suffer from diabetes or its pre- states. The objective of study was to determine the frequency of diabetes mellitus in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome in our setup.

Frequency of seropositivity of Helicobacter pylori in patients presenting with dyspepsia.

Background: Dyspepsia is a common health problem and most of the causes of dyspepsia are related to infection by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Prevalence of H.

Spectrum of trigeminal neuralgia.

Background: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a very painful condition characterized by paroxysmal shock like pain in the distribution of one or more branches of trigeminal nerve caused by neurovascular conflict at the root entry zone of trigeminal nerve. This study was conducted to analyse the demography and pattern of TN in our setup.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in the Oral Surgery unit, Department of Dentistry, Ayub Medical College.

TB dots strategy in District Rawalpindi: results and lessons.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most ancient diseases of mankind. Despite newer modalities for diagnosis and treatment, unfortunately, people are still suffering, and TB is among the top 10 killer infectious diseases in the world. TB is a devastating disease due to its rapid transmission and high rate of mortality causing around 1.