Quality of life after myocardial infarction in the pakistani population - insights from a single-center cohort study.

Background: Health-related Quality of life (HRQoL) assessment is essential for optimizing patient care, treatment adjustments, and medical decision-making, particularly in post-Myocardial Infarction (MI) patients, but limited data exists on HRQOL post-MI from Pakistan. This study aimed to assess HRQoL and its determinants in the Pakistani population.

Methods: A single-center cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.

Brain Insights and Resolution of Youth Depression through Neurotechnology.

As per United Nations, the youth constitute 16% of total population globally whereas World Health Organization reported that one in every seven young individual suffers from depression. Among various tested therapeutic solutions for depression management, the efficacy of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is still unexplored specifically in young participants. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the cross hemispheric tDCS intervention with a smaller number of sessions in youth population by means of neurological, neuropsychological, and behavioural measures.

Temporal trends and disparities in atherosclerosis-associated cerebrovascular disease mortality in the United States, 1999-2020.

Background: Cerebrovascular disease (CEVD) accounts for the second leading cause of death worldwide. Despite recent advancements in treatment strategies, the prevalence and cost associated with CEVD are rising. Atherosclerosis significantly contributes to CEVD risk by restricting cerebral blood flow, leading to ischemic stroke.

COMPARISON OF THE ACCURACY OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY AND CONVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHY IN DETECTING FRACTURES IN INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A CLINICAL SUSPICION.

Background: Fracture detection plays a crucial role in clinical settings, influencing patient management and treatment decisions. Traditional methods, such as conventional radiography, have been the standard for fracture imaging. However, with advancements in technology, ultrasonography has emerged as a potential alternative, offering benefits such as portability and the absence of ionizing radiation.

Racial Disparities in Immediate Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

In the past few decades, there has been a gradual increase in breast reconstruction post mastectomy; however, there exists a conflict about whether race has an influence on reconstruction rates. We conducted an electronic search from MEDLINE and Cochrane CENTRAL from their inception to September 2022. Primary outcome was disparity in rates of Immediate Breast Reconstruction (IBR) in racial minorities.