Impact of Sociodemographic Characteristics on the Quality of Life of Frontline Nursing Staff During COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.

Background The COVID-19 pandemic imposed unprecedented challenges on healthcare systems worldwide. The pandemic placed frontline nursing staff working in the ICU and ER at the epicenter of this global crisis. This study aimed to assess the multifaceted impact of sociodemographic characteristics on the quality of life (QOL) of nursing staff during the pandemic.

COVID-19 booster dose acceptance, hesitancy and concerns among the elderly population: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic that originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019 results in respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Elderly patients are at high risk. Preventive measures like avoiding contact with COVID-19 patients and wearing N95 masks can contribute to reducing the risk of infection, but vaccination remains crucial.

Study on Allopathic and Alternative Treatments of Asthma and Factors Influencing Treatment Choices.

Materials And Methods: The cross-sectional survey was conducted; primary data were collected from asthmatic patients in different hospitals and clinics of allopathic, homeopathic, and herbal practitioners in Karachi, Pakistan. The study duration was from January 2020 to December 2020. Asthmatic patients aged over 13 years were selected for the study.

Asthmatic patient's preferences regarding frequency of physician consultation.

Background & Objective: To identify patient's factors from their clinical picture and demographics, and recognize their association and influence on frequency of physician visit.

Method: Study was conducted in Karachi from January - December 2019. Primary data was collected from 255 asthmatic patients that visited different hospitals, homeopathic and herbal clinics.

Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Lipid Profile-A Quasi-Randomized Clinical Trial.

Sub-optimal HDL is a prognostic marker of cardiovascular disease. South Asia has a high prevalence of sub-optimal HDL compared to other parts of the world. Intermittent fasting (IF) is a type of energy restriction which may improve serum HDL and other lipids thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Fingolimod (FTY720) Preserves High Energy Phosphates and Improves Cardiac Function in Heterotopic Heart Transplantation Model.

During heart transplantation, donor heart leads to reduced oxygen supply resulting in low level of high energy phosphate (HEP) reserves in cardiomyocyte. Lower HEP is one of the underlying reasons of cell death due to ischemia. In this study we investigated the role of Fingolimod (FTY720) in heart transplantation ischemia.

Protective role of peroxiredoxin-4 in heart failure.

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Frequency of Primary Headache Syndromes in Patients with a Major Depressive Disorder.

Purpose The primary objective of this study was to assess the overall frequency of primary headaches in subjects with a moderate to severe major depressive disorder. A further objective was to determine the frequency of primary headache sub-types in this population. Materials and methods This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted at the outpatients' clinic of the department of psychiatry, Pakistan Railways Teaching Hospital, an affiliate of Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi.