ASSOCIATION OF MATERNAL PERIODONTITIS WITH LOW BIRTH WEIGHT IN NEWBORNS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL.

Background: Low birth weight is a major public health problem in Pakistan. So there is a need for identification of its modifiable risk factors like periodontitis which will reduce its burden on the society. The objectives of the study were to find out the association between maternal periodontitis and low birth weight in new-borns of all gestational ages delivered in a tertiary care hospital of Abbottabad as well as to see the frequency of periodontitis severity in these subjects.

Pattern of sexually transmitted diseases in patients presenting at Ayub teaching hospital, Abbottabad.

Background: Sexually transmitted diseases are present in all societies across the globe. Different cultures and societies show a different spectrum of these diseases. The last study conducted in Hazara division was back in 1995.

Treatment of chronic hepatitis-C with standard interferon and ribavirin.

Background: The prevalence of hepatitis-C is on the rise in Pakistan. Treatment of chronic hepatitis-C with pegylated interferon is expensive as compared to standard interferon. The objective of the study was to find out the end treatment response rate with standard interferon and ribavirin.

Effect of size on the surgical management of pulmonary hydatid cyst.

Background: Hydatid cyst disease is a parasitic disease caused Echinococcus granulosus. Hydatid cysts of 10 cm or greater in diameter are called "giant" cysts and traditionally have been considered to be more difficult to treat surgically often requiring pulmonary resection. In this study we reviewed our experience with pulmonary hydatid cysts.

Aetiology of tricuspid regurgitation.

Background: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is regarded as a secondary disorder. Aim of the study was to know what percentage is secondary to heart and lung disease and its prevalence in normal adults.

Methods: Two hundred and 30 adults with clinically detectable TR were studied clinically to know the cause of TR.

Levosulpiride in premature ejaculation.

Background: Premature ejaculation is one of the most common sexual disorders. A large number of treatment options have been used so far for the treatment of this dysfunction and still a large number of experts are doing research in this field. Here we have tried to research on the beneficial effects of levosulpiride in the treatment of PE.

Presentation of typhoid fever patients in Hazara Division and response to different treatment regimens.

Background: Response to treatment can vary in patients with typhoid fever. This study was carried out on a group of typhoid patients who were treated in Medical B ward of Ayub Teaching Hospital. Resistance to antibiotic is commonly acquired by Salmonella typhi and is widely reported.