Kawasaki disease: Clinico-laboratory spectrum and outcome in a cohort of children treated at a tertiary care hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Objective: To describe the demographics; clinical, laboratory, echocardiographic findings; treatment and outcome in a cohort of children with Kawasaki disease in a tertiary care hospital.

Methods: This is a descriptive, observational, retrospective cohort study conducted at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, from January 2013-June 2019. Children who met the criteria for Kawasaki disease according to the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines were included.

Frequency and associated factors for care giving among elderly patients visiting a teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.

Objective: To study frequency and associated factors for care giving among elderly patients visiting a teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.

Methodology: A cross sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) Karachi, Pakistan from September to November 2009. All individuals, visiting the CHC and aged 65 years or above were interviewed after taking written informed consent.