Association of single nucleotide polymorphism of transforming growth factor β1 (T29C) in breast cancer patients: a case control study in Rawalpindi.

Objective: To determine the association of single nucleotide polymorphism in three CC, TT and TC genotypes of transforming growth factor β1 T29C in breast cancer patients.

Methods: The case-control study was conducted from April 2017 to April 2018 at the Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, in collaboration with Nuclear Oncology Medicine and Radiotherapy Institute and Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. Using convenience sampling, breast cancer cases and healthy controls were enrolled.

Comparison of asymmetric dimethylarginine levels between pre- and post-menopausal women - a cross-sectional study from Rawalpindi.

Objective: To compare serum levels of asymmetric dimethylarginine between premenopausal and postmenopausal women, and to evaluate its relationship with time since onset of menopause.

Methods: The cross-sectional comparative study was conducted at Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from April 2017 to March 2018, and comprised individuals recruited from the Gynaecology and Obstetrics outpatient department of the Pakistan Railway Hospital in the city. The subjects were divided into two groups; pre-menopausal women in Group I and postmenopausal in Group II.

Serum Albumin and C3 Complement Levels in Endometriosis.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of albumin and C3 complement as serum marker for the early diagnosis of endometriosis in women of reproductive age.

Study Design: Cross-sectional comparative study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Biochemistry Department, Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi, in collaboration with the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Pakistan Railways Hospital, Rawalpindi, from March 2017 to February 2018.