Delineating Novel and Known Pathogenic Variants in , and Genes in Eight Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA) Pakistani Families.

Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is associated with a wide range of clinical presentations and has been categorized with syndromic and non-syndromic features. The most common causative genes in non-syndromic OCA are TYR and OCA2 and HSP1 is in the syndromic albinism. The objective of this study was to identify pathogenic variants in congenital OCA families from Pakistan.

Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and exposure to Ergonomic risk factors among handicraft workers.

Objective: To determine the association of Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and Exposure to Ergonomic risk factors among handicraft workers.

Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in a 12 weeks' duration i.e.

Use of Smart Phones and Social Media in Medical Education: Trends, Advantages, Challenges and Barriers.

Introduction: The technological advancements have transformed the society into a global forum influencing the educational processes and learning environments. Medical education is no exemption with an increasing trend to use the social media and smart phones for teaching and learning. Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube and Edmodo are the platforms promoting collaborative learning, improved communication and knowledge sharing.

Self-Medication Phenomenon; A Population Based Study from Lahore.

Objective: To study the reasons of self-medication in rural and urban population..

Methods: The cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Lahore, Pakistan, from March to August 2017, and comprised inhabitants of rural and urban areas of the city regardless of gender and aged 18-50 years.