Breast cancer awareness among pharmacy and physiotherapy students of medical university Nawabshah.

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and awareness of students at a medical university regarding possible risk factors and screening modalities of breast cancer.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2019 at the People's University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah, Pakistan, and comprised young female students from first year to final year at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences of the university. Data was collected using a predesigned questionnaire, and was analysed using SPSS 21.

Effects of dietary factors on iron status and body mass index in students.

Objective: To analyse the correlation of dietary factors with haemoglobin concentration and body mass index.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shaheed Benazirabad district of the Sindh province in Pakistan from September 2015 to April 2016, and comprised students randomly selected from government schools. Data concerning dietary intake, such as meat, milk, egg and fruits, was noted.

Two-stage release in Streeter's dysplasia.

Streeter's dysplasia is a rare disorder of congenital constricting bands, occurring in 1-10 000 birth, with no sex predilection. In severe cases, it is associated with autoamputation of distal extremities such as fingers and toes. Recent advances have made it possible, in developed countries, to recognise this condition in the prenatal period and to initiate prompt intrauterine management, however, these, being uncommon procedures, need technical advances and experienced hands.