Correlation of Burnout Syndrome with Emotional Intelligence among Clinicians at Workplace.

Objective: To determine the correlation of burnout syndrome with emotional intelligence at workplace.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in six public sector hospitals of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between June and November, 2022. Male and female clinicians from Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics / Gynaecology, Paediatrics Medicine, Paediatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Nephrology, Urology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Endocrinology, Rheumatology and Cardiology were included in the study.

Atypical Presentation of Optic Neuritis in Multiple Sclerosis.

Optic neuritis (ON) is the inflammation of the optic nerve. 'Typical' ON is commonly associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) and its classic triad includes sudden loss of vision, pain with eye movement and dyschromatopsia. It usually has good visual outcome irrespective of treatment.

A synchronous occurrence of breast cancer and pleural mesothelioma: a case report.

Background: Malignant mesotheliomas are aggressive forms of tumors arising from mesothelial cells. The most common type is malignant pleural mesothelioma, which progresses rapidly and leads to pleural effusion. It typically affects older men and is strongly associated with asbestos exposure.

Atypical Presentation of Andersen-Tawil Syndrome: Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection without Periodic Paralysis or Dysmorphic Features.

Background: Andersen-Tawil syndrome (ATS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by variants in the gene. It is associated with periodic paralysis, dysmorphic features and cardiac arrhythmias. The syndrome exhibits incomplete penetrance, leading to a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations, making diagnosis challenging.

Patterns in mortality associated with heart failure and lung cancer among older adults in the United States: An analysis of 20 years.

Background: Despite an established association between heart failure (HF) and lung cancer (LC), there is limited evidence available regarding mortality patterns among the older (≥65 years) population in the United States.

Methods: The mortality data, spanning 1999 to 2019, was surveyed using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) database with HF and LC identified as underlying or contributing causes of death. Crude and age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMR) were calculated per 100,000 individuals.

Vagal nerve stimulation for the management of long COVID symptoms.

This review investigates the therapeutic potential of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) in managing long COVID, a condition marked by persistent symptoms following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. Long COVID manifests as ongoing fatigue, cognitive impairment, and autonomic dysfunction, hypothesized to arise from sustained inflammatory and neurological dysregulation. The vagus nerve, central to modulating systemic inflammation and autonomic homeostasis, represents a promising therapeutic target for symptom alleviation through VNS.

A Posterior Cranial Fossa Lesion Mimicking Myasthenia Gravis.

Unlabelled: A 41-year-old male with prior diagnosis of seronegative myasthenia gravis presented with complaints of bilateral ptosis, dysphagia, nasal voice and nasal regurgitation. Despite treatment with pyridostigmine, there was lack of significant improvement in the symptoms. Further investigations, including antibody assays and nerve conduction studies did not support the diagnosis.

Academic excellence: A comprehensive investigation of medical students' study habits, strategies, and sources in medical colleges of Peshawar, Pakistan.

Background & Objective: It's no secret that medical students have access to a plethora of medical literature, which can make it challenging to determine the right sources and how to cover them effectively using various study habits and strategies. Our objective was to determine the association of study habits (time and location), study duration, study strategies, and study sources with academic performance.

Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted in six Medical Colleges in Peshawar, Pakistan between 13 April 2023 to 13 Jun 2023.

PREVALENCE AND PATTERN OF INJURY IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES PRESENTED AT KHYBER MEDICAL COLLEGE PESHAWAR.

Background: Actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. Nowadays sexual assault is considered a major public health issue all over the world, especially in developing countries. Sexual abuse is declared as a medical emergency.

Congenital perineal hernia: a systematic review of case reports.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to systematically review the literature to evaluate the diagnostic methods, associated defects, treatment approaches, and outcomes of congenital perineal hernia.

Methods & Results: We searched PubMed and Google Scholar from inception until January 7, 2024, to find relevant articles on congenital perineal hernia. A total of 87 articles were obtained which were screened based on eligibility criteria yielding a total of 12 documented cases that were summarized in a table.

SURGICAL SITE INFECTION WITH EXTREME DRUG-RESISTANT ACINETOBACTER BAUMANII: A WAKE-UP CALL!

Surgical site infections are a common complication of surgery with a high prevalence in lower middle-income countries (LMICS). Excessive focus on antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent surgical site infections while neglecting other precautions like aseptic measures, patient nutrition, proper wound care has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic resistant microbials. Such organisms are a menace to healthcare.

IRON DEFICIENCY WITHOUT ANAEMIA IN COPD PATIENTS: ASSESSING EXERCISE CAPACITY AND EXACERBATION FREQUENCY.

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a global health challenge with significant morbidity and mortality. Iron deficiency, including non-anaemic iron deficiency (NAID), has been identified as a potential comorbid in COPD, affecting patient outcomes and disease severity. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and impact of iron deficiency on the severity and clinical outcomes in COPD patients.

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Oncologic Liver Resections in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Opportunities to Improve Evidence and Outcomes.

Background: Patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately affected by liver cancers but there is a lack of understanding of their postoperative outcomes. This study aimed to review the current status of research in LMICs regarding outcomes after oncologic hepatectomy and synthesize the data reported in the literature.

Methods: The PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and World Health Organization (WHO) Global Index Medicus databases were searched from database inception to May 26th, 2022.

Risk Stratification for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in Children With Pediatric Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia.

Objective This study aimed to identify the risk factors for autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT). Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Child Health, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, from March 25, 2024, to September 25, 2024. A total of 300 patients under 18 years of age, diagnosed with TDT, were included in the study.

Cardiovascular outcomes among giant cell myocarditis compared with cardiac sarcoidosis: A propensity score-matched analysis.

Background: Giant cell myocarditis (GCM) and cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) are rare inflammatory diseases of the myocardium with poor prognosis. Cardiovascular disease outcomes among both diseases have not been well studied with limited literature.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the cardiovascular outcomes among patients with GCM and CS.

Effectiveness of Resmetirom in Reducing Cholesterol Levels in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a progressive form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) associated with metabolic syndrome and increased cardiovascular risk. Resmetirom, a novel liver-directed selective thyroid hormone receptor-β (THR-β) agonist, has shown promise in addressing both hepatic and systemic lipid metabolism. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of resmetirom in improving cholesterol levels in NASH patients.