The Frequency of Different Risk Factors for Lower Back Pain in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Background and purpose Lower back pain is an extremely common health problem and causes more global disability than any other condition. Moreover, it causes an enormous economic burden in both developed and developing countries. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of different risk factors for lower back pain in a tertiary care centre in Islamabad.

Association of Anemia with Stroke Severity in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients.

Objective: To investigate the association of anemia with stroke severity in acute ischemic stroke patients.

Material & Methods: We enrolled 96 patients (mean age: 60.25 ± 11.

Facebook as a Learning Tool: Perception of Stroke Unit Nurses in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Islamabad.

Objective To obtain the perception of nurses on the use of Facebook as a learning tool. Materials & methods We conducted a pilot observational study in which data were collected through a detailed course evaluation and feedback survey questionnaire. Twelve stroke care nurses were enrolled in a stroke course specifically designed to provide participants with information and knowledge about stroke unit nursing care.