Usefulness of Clinical Prediction Rules, D-dimer, and Arterial Blood Gas Analysis to Predict Pulmonary Embolism in Cancer Patients.

Objectives: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is seven times more common in cancer patients than non-cancer patients. Since the existing clinical prediction rules (CPRs) were validated predominantly in a non-cancer population, we decided to look at the utility of arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and D-dimer in predicting PE in cancer patients.

Methods: Electronic medical records were reviewed between December 2005 and November 2010.

Bone mineral density level by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in rheumatoid arthritis.

Objective: To observe the level of bone mineral density by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Methods: The observational study was conducted at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan, from January 2011 to December 2014. Bone mineral density was measured from the femoral neck, ward's triangle and lumbar spine, in patients 25-55 years of age, who were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

Adverse fetomaternal outcome among pregnant overweight women.

Objective: To compare the adverse fetometernal out come in overweight and normal weight pregnant women.

Methods: This comparative cohort study was conducted from 1(st) October 2010 to 30 September 2012. Total 200 gravid women 100 were overweight and 100 normal weight pregnant women with gestational age for 08-40 weeks were included.

Bone mineral density in patients with chronic backache.

Objective: To evaluate the association of bone mass density with chronic backache.

Methods: The case-control observational study was conducted at Bone Mass Density Assessment Unit, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro from January 2011 to December 2013. Adult patients of either gender having chronic backache were studied alongside subjects without backache who served as the control group.

An unusual presentation of endobronchial Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Endobronchial involvement of Hodgkin's lymphoma is a rare presentation of the disease. However, it needs to be considered in patients presenting with non-resolving pneumonia in the setting of Hodgkin's disease. In such cases, clinicians need to ensure adequate and multiple biopsies as patients may have co-existent pulmonary infection and disease involvement.

Impact of Training on General Practitioner's Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Emergency Contraception in Hyderabad.

Objectives: To elaborate the impact of family planning training on general practitioners' knowledge, attitude and practices regarding emergency contraception.

Methods: A cross sectional survey involving 270 general practitioners was conducted in Hyderabad from 1(st) Oct to 31(st) Dec 2010. Participants were divided into two groups on the basis of attending family planning training course after graduation and were interviewed face to face.