Effect of simulation based workshop on changing faculty perception for simulation-based education.

Objective: To compare the perceptions of participants before and after a one-day workshop on Simulation-based Education. The other objective was to determine the feedback of participants about the one day workshop on Simulation-based Education.

Methods: In March 2023, a one-day workshop on Simulation-Based-Education (SBE) was conducted by the Department of Medical Education of Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical Education in collaboration with the foreign guest faculty through zoom.

Democracy's limited impact on innovation: Panel data evidence from developing countries.

This study investigates the relationship between democracy and innovation across 61 developing countries from 2013 to 2020, utilizing data from Global Innovation Index. Employing the Freedom House Index and Polity2 indicators as proxies for democracy, research employs Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Fixed Effects and SystemGMM techniques to analyze their impact on innovation. The findings of the study reveal no statistically significant relationships between democracy and innovation in developing nations within specified timeframe.

Preparedness of Undergraduate Medical Students for Online Learning.

Objective: To determine the preparedness of the first-year undergraduate medical students toward online learning.

Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted at the Department of Medical Education, Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College, Air University, Karachi, Pakistan, from September to December 2021.

Role of workplace bullying and workplace incivility for employee performance: Mediated-moderated mechanism.

Workplace events play a significant role in shaping the performance of employees and organizations. Negative events, in particular, require careful attention due to their severe impact on employee wellbeing and performance. Workplace bullying and incivility are two negative events that can cause significant harm to employees and contribute to poor performance.

Hughes-Stovin Syndrome: A Case Report on a Rare, Life-Threatening Vasculitis.

Hughes-Stovin Syndrome (HSS) is a rare vasculitic disorder characterised by widespread pulmonary artery aneurysms. It shares some features with Behçet disease. Currently, the diagnosis is based on clinical suspicion.

Economic policy uncertainty and stock market in G7 Countries: A panel threshold effect perspective.

Based on the literature, it is commonly understood that stock prices (SP) are influenced by economic policy uncertainty (PU), with a rise in PU typically having a negative impact on SP. However, the relationship between PU and SP may not always be linear due to the varying risk preferences of individuals. Risk preference theory posits that individuals respond differently to different levels of risk.

National Cancer Registry of Pakistan: First Comprehensive Report of Cancer Statistics 2015-2019.

Objective: To compile a comprehensive national cancer registry report of Pakistan by merging and analysing cancer registration data received from major functional cancer registries in various parts of Pakistan.

Study Design: Observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Health Research Institute (HRI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Islamabad, from 2015-2019.

Burnout in South Asian rheumatologists in the COVID-19 pandemic: an online survey.

Physician burnout is recognized as a global crisis and an epidemic. However, burnout in rheumatology is an understudied phenomenon. We explored the prevalence of physician burnout among rheumatologists from South Asia in the peri-pandemic period (2021-2022).

Effectiveness and safety of salmeterol/fluticasone fixed-dose combination delivered through Synchrobreathe in patients with asthma: the real-world EVOLVE study.

Background: Inhalation therapy with corticosteroids and long-acting β-agonists has been the mainstay of asthma management. However, choosing the correct inhaler technique is essential to effectively deliver the medication to the lungs to attain good asthma control.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate asthma control and device usability with salmeterol/fluticasone fixed-dose combination (FDC) administered through Synchrobreathe, a breath-actuated inhaler (BAI), in Indian patients with persistent asthma (EVOLVE study).

Does team-based learning affect test scores of the basic medical sciences students in a modular curriculum?

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of team-based learning (TBL) sessions as a learning tool and to assess the satisfaction level of medical students towards TBL in modular curriculum.

Methods: Using the quasi-experimental study design, TBL sessions were conducted, involving students of 1 and 2 year of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. The TBL infrastructure comprised of pre-class preparation, in-class individual readiness assurance pre-test and post-test, before and after group discussion, respectively.

Diagnosis and Management of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: Society of Medical Oncology, Pakistan Society of Hematology, and Pakistan Society of Clinical Oncology Joint Clinical Practice Guideline.

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the commonest non-Hodgkin lymphoma encountered by hematopathologists and oncologists. Management guidelines for DLBCL are developed and published by countries with high income and do not cater for practical challenges faced in resource-constrained settings. This report by a multidisciplinary panel of experts from Pakistan is on behalf of three major national cancer societies: Society of Medical Oncology Pakistan, Pakistan Society of Hematology, and Pakistan Society of Clinical Oncology.

In vivo assessment of reversing Cisplatin-Induced nephrotoxicity using crude extract and its potential cytotoxicity.

is one of the ancient plants that known in Africa, Asia and Latin America for its high medicinal value. Previously we showed that the ethanolic leaves extract of was able to reverse the aminoglycoside antibiotics induced nephrotoxicity in only two weeks of administration. Here, we evaluated the phytochemicals, antioxidant and cytotoxicity of the ethanolic leaves extract in addition to the ability of reversing Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in wistar albino rats.

Prolonged Refractory ICU Delirium Successfully Treated With Valproic Acid: Case Report and Literature Review.

Intensive care unit (ICU) delirium is characterized by acute onset of cerebral dysfunction with a change or fluctuation in baseline mental status. Delirium management includes non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment. However at times, alternative pharmacologic treatment is warranted.

Prevalence of Periodontal Disease among Obese Young Adult Population in Saudi Arabia-A Cross-Sectional Study.

: We aimed to assess the prevalence of periodontal disease among obese young adults in Saudi Arabia and to analyze the association between different body mass indexes and the severity of periodontal disease. : This descriptive cross-sectional study consisted of 307 obese patients aged 18-39 years, with body mass index (BMI) ≥30. Demographic variables for periodontal disease, anthropometric parameters such as BMI along with clinical parameters such as oral hygiene index-simplified, community periodontal index (CPI) score and loss of attachment (LOA), were assessed.

Protective potential of Vitamin E against methylphenidate-induced male gonadal changes in albino rats.

Objective: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ranks among the top neuropsychiatric disorder of childhood and adolescents. Methylphenidate (MPH) is the most frequently used pharmacologic agent to treat this condition. Its long-term use has been associated with many unwanted and adverse effects on many organs including male gonads, but so far no study has been done to find out a protective agent.

Methylglyoxal and insulin resistance in berberine-treated type 2 diabetic patients.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder of hyperglycemia. Chronic hyperglycemia produces advanced glycation end products such as the methylglyoxal (MGO) which interferes with cell functions, insulin signaling, and β-cell functions. The present study was conducted to determine the effects of berberine (BBR) therapy on serum MGO and insulin resistance in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease prevalence among school teachers of Saudi Arabia and its impact on their daily life activities.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common upper gastrointestinal disorder encountered in the elderly patient. It is highly prevalent worldwide with a prevalence of 10-20% in the western world. The health-related quality of life (HRQL) is lower in individuals with GERD than in the general population and is comparable to that in individuals with other chronic diseases.

Translating knowledge for action against stroke--using 5-minute videos for stroke survivors and caregivers to improve post-stroke outcomes: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (Movies4Stroke).

Background: Two thirds of the global mortality of stroke is borne by low and middle income countries (LMICs). Pakistan is the world's sixth most populous country with a stroke-vulnerable population and is without a single dedicated chronic care center. In order to provide evidence for a viable solution responsive to this health care gap, and leveraging the existing >70% mobile phone density, we thought it rational to test the effectiveness of a mobile phone-based video intervention of short 5-minute movies to educate and support stroke survivors and their primary caregivers.

Effect of Previous Exposure to HBV on Liver Histology and Treatment Response in CHC Patients.

Objective: To analyze the influence of previous exposure to HBV on liver histology and treatment outcomes in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients.

Study Design: Case control study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Rawalian Liver Clinic, Department of Medicine, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, from January 2011 to December 2012.

Factors responsible for the prolonged stay of surgical neonates in intensive care units.

Objectives: The length of hospital stay (HS) for patients is a major concern due to its social, economic and administrative implications; this is particularly important for neonates admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). This study aimed to determine the factors responsible for prolonged HS in surgical neonates.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, in Muscat, Oman.