Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia as an Independent Risk Factor for Myocardial Infarction in Adult Population: A Four-Year Follow-Up Study.

Introduction A condition in which uric acid levels are elevated but there are no accompanying symptoms is known as asymptomatic hyperuricemia. As a result of the disparity in opinions and findings between the studies, the guidelines regarding whether or not asymptomatic hyperuricemia should be treated are unclear. Material and methods Between the months of January 2017 and June 2022, this research was carried out in the community in collaboration with the internal medicine unit and the public health unit of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences.

Restrictive Pulmonary Disease in Diabetes Mellitus Type II Patients.

Background The present study aimed to evaluate the proportion of restrictive pulmonary disease in individuals with diabetes mellitus type II patients. Methodology A cross-sectional study was performed at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences between May 2020 and June 2021. All individuals aged between 40 and 65 years, irrespective of gender were included in the study.

Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients With Hepatitis C.

Introduction: Hepatitis C has been linked to a multitude of autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, cryoglobulinemia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Sjögren's syndrome. In this study, efforts were made to draw a parallel between hepatitis C and thyroid dysfunction.

Methods: This case-control study was conducted between June 2020 and March 2021 in the gastroenterology ward of a tertiary care hospital.

Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction in Newly Diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients.

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with various autoimmune disorders, including thyroid dysfunction. However, local data studying the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in newly diagnosed RA patients are limited.

Methods:  This case-control study was conducted between January 2019 to December 2020 in the Internal Medicine Department of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences.

Association of Plasma Omentin-1 Levels With Diabetes and Its Complications.

Introduction: Plasma omentin-1 is a relatively new biomarker that has anti-diabetogenic and its level is inversely related with insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus, thus, increasing the risk of diabetic complications. In this study, we will determine the association between serum plasma omentin-1 levels and diabetes and its complications.

Methods: This case control study was conducted from July 2020 to August 2021 in the internal medicine unit of a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan.

Hereditary Chorea Associated With and Aggravated by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Chorea is caused by a number of conditions, including genetic, metabolic derangements, infections, drugs, toxins, tumors, and disorders of the immune and inflammatory system of the body. Huntington's disease (HD) is the most common genetic cause of chorea. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition.

Comparison of Iron Profile in Patients With and Without Coronary Heart Disease.

Introduction Atherosclerosis is considered a major cause of coronary artery disease (CAD). Pathogenesis of atherosclerosis involves the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) within the lysosomes of macrophages. Ferritin and iron have pro-oxidant properties, and ferritin is an independent positive determinant of oxidized LDL level.

Association Between Diabetic Retinopathy and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness.

Introduction Patients with diabetes having advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy (DR) may predict future risk of coronary artery disease. To predict cardiovascular outcomes carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is utilized in diabetic patients. The aim of our study was the evaluation of the relationship between retinopathy and CIMT as two valuable non-invasive methods for early detection of micro- and macrovascular complication of diabetes.

Role of Cod Liver Oil in Reducing Elevated Lipid Parameters.

Introduction The health benefits of cod oil, which includes omega-3 fatty acids, have been of considerable interest to medicine due to its promising results. Studies have shown successful therapeutic effects of a high dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids by reducing the synthesis of very-low-density lipoprotein, with subsequent low levels of serum triglycerides.  Methods This single-blind placebo-controlled two-arm interventional study was conducted in the internal medicine unit of a tertiary care hospital from October 2020 to April 2021.