Association of ABO blood group with COVID-19 severity, acute phase reactants and mortality.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the ongoing pandemic with multitude of manifestations and association of ABO blood group in South-East Asian population needs to be explored.

Methods: It was a retrospective study of patients with COVID-19. Blood group A, B, O, and AB were identified in every participant, irrespective of their RH type and allotted groups 1, 2,3, and 4, respectively.

OBSERVANCE OF WHO TEN STEPS TOWARDS SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING; A SURVEY FROM POSTPARTUM MOTHERS.

Background: Breastfeeding is a physiological phenomenon; nonetheless, this act is a learned behaviour that requires continuous active support to make it successful. This study determines the frequency of mothers practicing successful breastfeeding according to the WHO ten steps at tertiary care hospital.

Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in the Obstetrics department of Military Hospital, Rawalpindi over six month duration from July to December 2014.

Aetiology and types of neonatal seizures presenting at Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad.

Background: Neonatal seizures (NS) affect approximately 1% of neonates. Clonic, tonic, myoclonic and subtle seizures are the common types. Birth asphyxia, sepsis, metabolic derangements, intracranial bleed, kernicterus, tetanus and 5th day fits are the common aetiologies.

An audit of morbidity and mortality of hospitalised neonates in neonatal care unit of a tertiary care hospital in Abbottabad.

Background: Perinatal as well as neonatal mortality record in our country is one of the highest in the world. Home deliveries, lack of adequate facilities, poverty and lack of education are sonme of the important known causes. The present study was planned to determine neonatal mortality in Hazara.

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in neonates.

Background: Birth anoxia remains an important cause of mortality and morbidity in neonates. Hypoxia/ischemia can lead to permanent brain damage and also affects other tissues of the body. It results from lack of oxygen before, during or after birth.

Haematological findings in relation to clinical findings of visceral Leishmaniasis in Hazara Division.

Background: Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) has worldwide distribution including Pakistan. The disease is characterized by a spectrum of clinical features along with serious complications in untreated cases. This study describes the correlation between clinical manifestations with haematological changes of VL in Hazara Division.

Obesity as a predictor of self-rated health.

Objective: To report on the relationship between self-rated health and obesity.

Methods: Computer-assisted telephone survey of 5001 randomly selected individuals aged 18 years and over residing in California and Texas.

Results: Obese individuals have a 3-fold greater odds of reporting reduced health.

Multidisciplinary management of ductal carcinoma in situ: a 10-year experience.

Background: Two ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) treatment controversies are (1) what is the preferred margin for patients undergoing lumpectomy plus radiation, and (2) is there a subgroup that can be safely treated with lumpectomy alone? A multidisciplinary team was established to evaluate these issues.

Methods: Patients with DCIS who were candidates for breast-conservation were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 had a minimum 5-mm margin and received radiation, and group 2 had a minimum 10-mm margin and received no radiation.

Clinical presentation of urinary tract infection among children at Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad.

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is still common among children all over the world and a cause for significant number of out patient visits. Keeping in view the high incidence of UTI in children with associated morbidity and mortality, it is imperative to diagnose the urinary tract infection early and to treat the infection. We carried out this study to look into the clinical profile of UTI in children presenting at Ayub Teaching Hospital.

Organisms causing urinary tract infection in pediatric patients at Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad.

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in pediatric practice and an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Infected urine stimulates an immunological and inflammatory response leading to renal injury and scarring, ultimately leading to end stage renal failure. The present study identifies the micro organisms causing urinary tract infection in children presenting with UTI at Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad.

Risk of angiosarcoma following breast conservation: a clinical alert.

Approximately 100 cases of angiosarcoma following breast-conserving therapy have been reported. The prevalence of angiosarcoma following breast conservation has not been accurately established and optimal treatment has not been defined. The goal of this article is to clarify both issues.

Azithromycin versus doxycycline for genital chlamydial infections: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Background: Azithromycin and doxycycline are recommended for treatment of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection. A systematic review comparing these antibiotics could affect treatment guidelines.

Goal: The goal was to perform a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of azithromycin versus doxycycline for genital chlamydial infection.