A Comparison of the Outcomes of COVID-19 Vaccinated and Nonvaccinated Patients Admitted to an Intensive Care Unit in a Low-Middle-Income Country.

Patients critically afflicted with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often need intensive care unit (ICU) admission, despite comprehensive vaccination campaigns. The challenges faced by healthcare systems in low-middle-income countries, including limited infrastructure and resources, play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes for these patients. This study aimed to meticulously compare outcomes between COVID-19 vaccinated and nonvaccinated patients admitted to the ICU.

Publications in paediatric critical care medicine: Trends from Pakistan.

Objective: To analyse the characteristics of research published from Pakistan on paediatric critical care medicine.

Methods: The exploratory study was conducted at the Aga Khan University, Karachi from July 2021 to March 2022, and comprised a comprehensive search on MedLine, Google Scholar and PakMediNet databases for literature from Pakistan pertaining to paediatric critical care medicine published between January 2010 and December 2021. The search was done using appropriate key words.

Association Between the Site of Infection and Mortality Analysis in Critically Ill Surgical Patients.

Background Sepsis remains a critical global health concern, leading to a high mortality rate. Existing literature suggests a potential correlation between infection site and mortality. Mortality data from Pakistan, especially in the context of the infection site, is notably scarce.

Three-dimensional Visualization Software Assists Learning in Students with Diverse Spatial Intelligence in Medical Education.

This study evaluated effect of mental rotation (MR) training on learning outcomes and explored effectiveness of teaching via three-dimensional (3D) software among medical students with diverse spatial intelligence. Data from n = 67 student volunteers were included. A preliminary test was conducted to obtain baseline level of MR competency and was utilized to assign participants to two experimental conditions, i.

Assessment of ovarian reserve: Anti-Mullerian hormone versus follicle stimulating hormone.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the strength of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in reflecting the antral follicle count (AFC) in infertile females.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 160 females, visiting infertility clinic for assisted reproduction. Serum samples collected on the 3 day of the cycle were assayed for FSH, luteinizing hormone, and AMH while AFC was assessed via transvaginal ultrasound.