Dry eye disease and high disease activity score (DAS-28) in rheumatoid arthritis: An underrated combination.

Objective: To determine the association of dryness of eyes with rheumatoid arthritis severity.

Methods: The cross-sectional, observational study was conducted at the Jinnah Medical College Hospital, Karachi, from December 2020 to May 2021, and comprised adult patients of either gender with rheumatoid arthritis who were diagnosed on the basis of clinical and serological investigations. Data was collected using a structured pre-tested questionnaire.

Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-positive, male intravenous drug users in Pakistan.

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is fifth leading cause of mortality and disability among infectious diseases worldwide. HIV burden is increasing annually and compliance with antiretroviral therapy (ART) is low among intravenous drug users, especially in developing countries.

Aim: To determine the adherence level to ART among HIV-positive intravenous drug users in Karachi Pakistan.

Environmental determinants of aplastic anemia in Pakistan: a case-control study.

Aim: Aplastic anemia (AA) affects the Asian population two to three fold more than people in other regions. Besides the host genetics and socioeconomic status, several other environmental exposures have been linked with an AA etiology. We aimed to examine the association of various environmental exposures with AA occurrence among Pakistani individuals.