Whole genomes from bacteria collected at diagnostic units around the world 2020.

The Two Weeks in the World research project has resulted in a dataset of 3087 clinically relevant bacterial genomes with pertaining metadata, collected from 59 diagnostic units in 35 countries around the world during 2020. A relational database is available with metadata and summary data from selected bioinformatic analysis, such as species prediction and identification of acquired resistance genes.

Performance Analysis of an α-Graphyne Nano-Field Effect Transistor.

Graphyne has attractive electronic properties that make it a possible replacement of silicon in FET technology. In FET technology, the goal is to achieve low power dissipation and lower subthreshold swing. In this study, we focused on achieving these goals and studied the electronic properties of α-graphyne nanoribbons.

TaFlo2-A1, an ortholog of rice Flo2, is associated with thousand grain weight in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).

Background: The Flo2 gene is a member of a conserved gene family in plants. This gene has been found to be related to thousand grain weight (TGW) in rice. Its orthologs in hexaploid wheat were cloned, and the haplotype variation in TaFlo2-A1 was tested for association with TGW.

Comparison of the safety and efficacy of single injection of subtenon triamcinolone and topical dexamethasone in reducing postoperative inflammation after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation.

Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of single injection of sub-tenon triamcinolone and topical dexamethasone in reducing post-operative inflammation after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation.

Methods: The randomised controlled study was conducted at Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, from September 2013 to February 2014. Patients who had undergone uneventful phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation by the same surgeon were included.

The effect of substrate, season, and agroecological zone on mycoflora and aflatoxin contamination of poultry feed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

To study the effects of and interactions among feed types, seasons, and agroecological zones on the total fungal viable count and aflatoxins B1 (AFB1), B2 (AFB2), G1 (AFG1), and G2 (AFG2) production in poultry feed, an experiment was conducted using three-factorial design. A total of 216 samples of poultry feed ingredients, viz. maize, wheat, rice, cotton seed meal (CSM), and finished products, that is, starter and finisher broilers' rations, were collected from Peshawar, Swat, and D.

Antitussive and toxicological evaluation of Vitex negundo.

Vitex negundo Linn. (Verbenaceae) is used in traditional medical system for respiratory disorders. This study was carried out to investigate its cough-relieving potential.

Echocardiographic profile of rheumatic heart disease at a tertiary cardiac centre.

Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) continues to be a major public health problem in developing countries like Pakistan. Objective of this cross sectional-analytical study was to analyze the severity of valvular lesions on echocardiography in patients pre-diagnosed with RHD.

Methods: The transthoracic echocardiographic records of RHD patients from 2004 to 2008 were retrospectively reviewed for type and degree of valvular involvement according to AHA/ACC guidelines.

Relative frequency of hepatitis B and C viruses in patients with hepatic cirrhosis at DHQ Teaching Hospital D. I. Khan.

Background: Hepatic cirrhosis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is generally considered irreversible and premalignant condition. However reversibility of the disease has been demonstrated in some cases after removal of the cause.

Impact of class attendance upon examination results of students in basic medical sciences.

Background: A number of studies have shown the impact of attending the classes during the session on examination results of students. Students with good lecture attendance show good results while those with poor lecture attendance are at risk for poor performance in the examinations. In this study we wanted to test this in students of basic medical sciences in our set up.