Serum ferritin as a predictor of 30 days mortality in Patients of decompensated chronic liver disease.

Background: Serum ferritin is marker for hepatic neco-inflammation and known 1 year mortality predictor in post-transplant patients. However, data on utility as early mortality predictor in patient of cirrhosis is scarce. We investigated whether ferritin can be used as one month mortality predictor in patients of decompensated cirrhosis.

A case report of pneumo-retro-peritoneum: An unusual presentation of ischio-rectal abscess.

Introduction: Ano-rectal abscesses are common. They however usually do not present with abdominal symptoms. CT although useful is not routinely carried out.

Clinical characteristics, predictors, and survival among patients with hepatopulmonary syndrome.

Background: Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a complication of advanced liver disease. The impact of HPS on survival is not clearly understood.

Material And Methods: A prospective study was carried out at Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University Lahore from June 2011 to May 2012.

Diabetes mellitus and decompensated cirrhosis: risk of hepatic encephalopathy in different age groups.

Background: The aim of the present study was to examine the association of diabetes mellitus (DM) with the prevalence and severity of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in patients with decompensated cirrhosis (DC) and determine the impact of age and gender on this relationship.

Methods: West Haven criteria was used to prospectively evaluate 352 consecutive patients with DC for the presence of HE. Detailed clinicobiochemical profiling of patients was performed.

Evaluation of internet access and utilization by medical students in Lahore, Pakistan.

Background: The internet is increasingly being used worldwide in imparting medical education and improving its delivery. It has become an important tool for healthcare professionals training but the data on its use by medical students in developing countries is lacking with no study on the subject from Pakistan. This study was, therefore, carried out with an aim to evaluate the pattern of internet access and utilization by medical students in Pakistan.

Seroprevalence of hepatitis C in type 2 diabetes: evidence for a positive association.

Background: There is a growing body of literature on the relationship of Hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, there are certain gaps in literature and the data is inconclusive. This study was, therefore, carried out to determine the prevalence of HCV infection in diabetic patients and to elucidate the presence of any possible relationship between HCV and T2DM in this region.

Assessment of depression and anxiety in adult cancer outpatients: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders in cancer patients and its associated factors in Pakistan is not known. There is a need to develop an evidence base to help introduce interventions as untreated depression and anxiety can lead to significant morbidity. We assessed the prevalence of depression and anxiety among adult outpatients with and without cancer as well as the effect of various demographic, clinical and behavioral factors on levels of depression and anxiety in cancer patients.

Anxiety and depression among medical students: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students at Nishtar Medical College, Multan.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at Nishtar Medical College, Multan in 2008. The questionnaire was administered to 815 medical students who had spent more than 6 months in college and had no self reported physical illness.