Is global health truly global? A hashtag analysis of #GlobalHealth disparities on X.

Background: X (Formerly known as Twitter) healthcare hashtags are a popular healthcare informatics and educational tool among medical professionals. #Globalhealth is one such widely used hashtag with extensive engagement. This study analyses #GlobalHealth to understand its pattern, global digital distribution, and other parameters during the COVID-19 pandemic on X.

Impact of diabetes mellitus on mortality in pulmonary hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive disease characterized by endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling and is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Although it is independently associated with multiple comorbidities, the impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on mortality in patients with PH remains uncertain. To address this issue, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the effect of DM on survival in patients with pulmonary hypertension.

A Nationwide Survey Following the Devastating 2022 Floods in Pakistan: Current State of Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception Toward Climate Change and Its Health Consequences.

Background:  Climate change (CC) persists as a critical public health concern, vividly demonstrated by Pakistan's severe unprecedented flooding from June to October 2022. The interplay between floods and CC highlights the urgent need to comprehend their complex dynamics. Given Pakistan's significant geographical vulnerability to CC events, assessing public awareness of CC becomes essential.

From Contraception to Calculus: An Unusual Case of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) Migration to the Bladder, Recovering Nine Years Post-insertion.

Uterine perforations caused by intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) have been rarely documented in medical literature. However, the migration of these devices into the bladder (intravesical migration), resulting in calculus formation, is an exceptionally uncommon occurrence. When intravesical migration happens, the IUCD may be found lodged in the bladder.

Incidence, causative organisms, and risk factors of bloodstream infections in pediatric liver transplant patients: a systematic review.

Bacterial bloodstream infections (BSI) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients. This systematic review aimed to pool global data from leading transplant institutions and identify the overall incidence, risk factors, and causative organisms of BSI in pediatric liver transplant recipients. A systematic review of the PubMed and OVID databases was conducted from 2000 to 2022.

Unveiling Lethal Risks Lurking in Hot Tub Baths: A Review of Tragic Consequences.

Heat therapy, including saunas, jacuzzi, and hot tub bathing, has gained global popularity. However, the escalating incidents of injuries and fatalities associated with hot tub activities are a significant public health concern. This study aims to comprehensively review and analyze the pathophysiological factors contributing to hot tub-related deaths, addressing the need for awareness and mitigation strategies.

Empowering Women's Health: A Global Perspective on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

In our rapidly evolving world, technology stands at the forefront, driving remarkable advancements across various sectors. One of the most notable changes is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics in healthcare, starting a revolution that has the power to change women's health all over the world. Developed nations are already witnessing the benefits.

Understanding the reasons for refusal of polio vaccine by families in Quetta Block, Pakistan.

Background: Global polio eradication is a goal yet to be achieved in countries like Pakistan. In recent years, the Polio Eradication Initiative has been making steady progress with good campaign coverage and low numbers of polio cases. However, in 2019 Pakistan reported 146 cases compared to 12 in 2018.

Relationship Between Villous Atrophy and tTGA Levels in Dyspeptic Patients: A Case Series.

Aim The objective of the study was to observe the association of villous atrophy with anti-tissue transglutaminase levels in the identified subjects that met our addressed inclusion criteria. Methods A case series study was conducted among 40 patients presenting with dyspepsia along with signs and symptoms of celiac disease at the Bolan Medical Complex Hospital, Quetta over a period of five months from 25/5/17 to 25/10/17. The patients were referred to undergo tissue transglutaminase antibody serum test.

Breast cancer knowledge and perception among healthcare professionals and senior medical students at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital Quetta, Pakistan.

Objective: To assess knowledge and perception about different aspects of Breast Cancer among health care professionals at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital Quetta, Pakistan.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital Quetta from October to December 2017. A total of 312 health care workers including consultants (42), residents (85), medical officers (52), interns (45), nurses (48) and final year medical students (40) took part in the study.