Long-Term Symptoms of COVID-19: One-Year Follow-Up Study.

Introduction:  Persistent and prolonged symptoms, termed as long COVID (coronavirus disease), have been reported in several patients who recovered from the acute phase at different intervals. However, there has been largely unclear data regarding the full range of long-term sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of long COVID syndrome.

Self-Sovereignty Identity Management Model for Smart Healthcare System.

An identity management system is essential in any organisation to provide quality services to each authenticated user. The smart healthcare system should use reliable identity management to ensure timely service to authorised users. Traditional healthcare uses a paper-based identity system which is converted into centralised identity management in a smart healthcare system.

Evaluation of Serum Electrolyte Levels in Patients With Anemia.

Introduction: Anemia is one of the most prevalent diseases globally. Various diseases have linked anemia with electrolyte disturbance. However, the local data are limited.

Association Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Serum Vitamin D Levels.

Introduction Vitamin D is responsible for regulating innate and adaptive immune responses and for boosting the immune system; hence, a decline in its levels results in autoimmunity. Current studies have linked the deficiency of vitamin D to different autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In this study, we will determine the association between vitamin D level and RA.

Gastrointestinal Manifestation of COVID-19 in Hospitalized Patients.

Introduction: During the initial phase of the pandemic, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms were less frequent but during the later stages, GI manifestations have become more frequent. This study aims to explore the prevalence of GI symptoms in COVID-19 patients, and also focuses on the frequency of these symptoms.

Methods: This longitudinal study was conducted in a COVID-19 unit of a tertiary care hospital, Pakistan.