Comparison of Factors Influencing Gestational Outcomes in Healthy Versus Hypothyroid Women from Karachi, Pakistan.

Background: Gestational outcomes are known to be negatively correlated with hypothyroidism. This study was designed to compare the maternal factors affecting gestational outcomes in women with and without hypothyroidism.

Methods: This retrospective analysis was carried out in a tertiary hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, between 2008 and 2016.

Factors influencing faculty job satisfaction: A quantitative study of private medical colleges in Karachi.

Objective: To identify key factors influencing academic job satisfaction among faculty members of private medical colleges in an urban setting.

Methods: The cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted from October to November 2021 at the Department of Community Health Sciences, Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College, Karachi, and comprised faculty members associated with 13 private medical colleges in Karachi. Data was collected using a 32-item questionnaire that was scored on a 5-point Likert scale.

Exploring health seeking behaviour among incidentally diagnosed HIV cases in Rawalpindi, Pakistan: A qualitative perspective.

Objective: To identify the determinants of health-seeking behaviour among incidentally diagnosed cases of HIV and to explore the patterns of care seeking behaviour among these HIV infected persons.

Methods: The qualitative study based on the grounded theory was conducted from February to September 2019 at the Armed Forces Institute of Transfusion, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and comprised incidentally diagnosed new cases of human immunodeficiency virus. Data was collected using in-depth interviews to understand how local environments and settings impact healthcare-seeking behaviour.

Evaluation of empathy and fatigue among physicians and surgeons in tertiary care hospitals of Rawalpindi.

Background And Objectives: Clinicians need to build an astute doctor-patient relationship. The term clinical empathy is the ability of doctor to cognitively appreciate a patient's perspective, experiences, and deliver such an understanding back to patient. Studies associate high physician empathy with improved patient trust and clinical outcomes.

Frequency of second stage intervention and its outcome in relation with instrumental vaginal delivery versus caesarean section.

Background: To determine the frequency of second stage intervention and the risk of maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality associated with instrumental vaginal deliveries versus caesarean section in our tertiary care set up.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Unit-II) Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan from January 2005 to December 2006. All the women who underwent instrumental vaginal delivery and caesarean section due to prolonged second stage of labour were included in this study.

Clinical spectrum and management of ovarian tumours in young girls up to 20 years of age.

Background: Ovarian tumours are one of the common malignancies all over the world affecting all age groups. This study analyses different clinical presentation and management of ovarian tumours in young girls up to 20 years.

Methods: Patients up to 20 years of age admitted with the diagnosis of ovarian tumour were included.

Pattern of fetal deaths at a university hospital of Sindh.

Background: Perinatal mortality is a significant public health problem throughout the world. Its prevalence is quite high in the developing countries on account of number of factors. Most of the causes are treatable and fetal outcome can be improved by provision of good health care facilities during antepartum and intrapartum periods and through public education regarding reproductive health and better utilization of health services.

Gestational trophoblastic disease: experience at a tertiary care hospital of Sindh.

Objective: To determine the frequency, clinical presentation and management outcomes of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD).

Study Design: Descriptive case series.

Place And Duration: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, from March 2003 to March 2004.

Meigs' syndrome.

Meigs' syndrome is a rare clinical condition commonly considered to be associated with malignant ovarian tumour. A case of unmarried female is presented who came with a slowly increasing abdominal mass. Clinical and ultrasonic investigations revealed a mobile, solid right adenexal tumour in the lower abdomen, along with ascites and pleural effusion of the right lung.

Knowledge and attitudes regarding AIDS among female commercial sex workers at Hyderabad City, Pakistan.

Objective: To determine the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding AIDS among female commercial sex workers (FCSWs) in Hyderabad City, Sindh, Pakistan.

Design: A cross-sectional survey.

Place And Duration Of Study: Red light area of Hyderabad City, Sindh, Pakistan, from March to July 2004.

Low grade sarcoma of scrotal wall.

We report a rare case of low grade sarcoma of scrotal wall. A male child aged 2 1/2 years presented with history of scrotal lymphoedema involving the left side of scrotum, slowly progressive since birth. We planned scrotectomy but the patient was lost to follow-up.

Primary tuberculosis of tongue.

A case of a 55 years old lady with tuberculosis of the tongue is reported. Patient presented with non-healing ulcer in dorsum of the tongue for one year. Initial biopsy and histopathological examination revealed non-specific inflammation.