Publications by authors named "Fizza Zubair"
Objective: To evaluate the role of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusion in the very late window (>24 hours).
Methods: A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines using PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases till 2024. Quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS).
Article Synopsis
- Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are underutilized in South-Asia, particularly in Pakistan, where the study aimed to assess knowledge and practices regarding ECPs among married individuals in Karachi.
- The study found that a large majority of participants (85.8%) had low knowledge of ECPs, with only 11.1% having ever used them; barriers included concerns about side effects and religious beliefs.
- Despite some awareness from counseling, overall ECP usage remains low, highlighting the need for better education and access to family planning resources in the region.
Objective: Although many studies worldwide explained the risk factors for developing Diabetic Foot Ulceration (DFU), little has been done to assess medical factors in DFU formation and link them in patients of Pakistan. This study aimed to link the DFU with different risk factors.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted in Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolic Centre / Post Graduate Medical Institute / Lahore General Hospital.