22 results match your criteria: "Lady Reading Hospital - Medical Teaching Institute[Affiliation]"

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  • This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound elastography compared to fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in diagnosing thyroid nodules as benign or malignant.
  • The research involved 360 patients with visible thyroid nodules and found that FNAC outperformed ultrasound elastography in terms of sensitivity (92.00%) and specificity (85.33%) for distinguishing benign nodules.
  • Ultimately, while ultrasound elastography showed potential with an accuracy of 81.94%, FNAC maintains its status as the gold standard with an accuracy of 85.47%, particularly across different age groups.
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Introduction Plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain, is often treated conservatively. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have emerged as a promising treatment option. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of autologous PRP injections for plantar fasciitis.

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  • Heart failure (HF) is becoming more prevalent in Pakistan, and the study focuses on how dietary patterns can affect HF progression and quality of life for patients.
  • A study with 170 HF patients investigated dietary habits using a Food Frequency Questionnaire, measuring changes in heart function, hospitalization rates, quality of life, and biochemical markers.
  • Results showed that a heart-healthy diet improved heart function, reduced hospitalizations, and lowered mortality rates, highlighting the importance of culturally adapted dietary guidelines in HF management.
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Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal condition primarily affecting preterm newborns, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.

Objective: This prospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of probiotics in preventing NEC in premature infants. Secondary objectives included assessing the impact on mortality, late-onset sepsis, duration of hospital stay, and weight gain.

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Background: Stunting, characterized by impaired growth and development due to malnutrition and illness, is a significant public health concern with profound implications for cognitive and physical development. This issue is particularly severe in refugee settings, where food insecurity and limited access to healthcare exacerbate the problem.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and determinants of stunting among children aged 2 to 5 years in an Afghan refugee camp in Kohat, Pakistan.

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Background: Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) is pivotal in treating ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients, yet ischemia time significantly impacts outcomes, particularly left ventricular failure (LVF).

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of ischemia duration and other variables associated with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction in STEMI patients receiving PPCI treatment.

Methodology: This prospective cohort was carried out at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan, from January to June 2023.

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the gastrointestinal tract, often leading to symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea. Given the increasing evidence linking systemic inflammation to atrial fibrillation development, investigating IBD as a potential risk factor for atrial fibrillation becomes imperative. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the impact of atrial fibrillation on inpatient outcomes, resource utilization, and length of hospital stays among IBD patients.

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Background and objective Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the third largest province of Pakistan by population and has a high incidence of ischemic stroke. We evaluated all patients who presented to the largest tertiary care facility in the province to learn about the current trends in the management of ischemic stroke and explore future opportunities in this regard.  Materials and methods This prospective observational research was carried out at the Lady Reading Hospital-Medical Teaching Institute (LRH-MTI), Peshawar, in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

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Ingrown toenail (IGTN), known as onychocryptosis or unguis incarnatus, is a painful condition affecting the big toe, with symptoms including pain, inflammation, and infection. This review explores surgical options for IGTN, categorized into altering the nail plate or diminishing periungual tissues. Conservative treatments alleviate early-stage symptoms, while surgical interventions are reserved for severe cases.

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The aorta is particularly damaged by Takayasu's arteritis (TA), a rare form of vasculitis. Chest discomfort, exhaustion, fever, elevated blood pressure, heart failure, and stroke can all result from this. Major intimal fibrosis with vascular constriction is the disease's hallmark; although anybody can have it, Asian females in their 20s or 30s seem to be most typically affected.

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Background Hypocalcemia remains the most frequent complication after thyroidectomy. It can either be transient or permanent, and patients often find it unpleasant due to its association with prolonged hospitalization. The objective of this study was to determine the role of preoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation in preventing hypocalcemia after subtotal/total thyroidectomy.

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Background: Size and shape of the sella turcica is considered vital for many radiographic analyses.

Objectives: To assess and compare the linear dimensions and shape of sella turcica on digital lateral cephalograms in Saudi subpopulation with different skeletal patterns, age groups and genders.

Methodology: A total of 300 digital lateral cephalograms were retrieved from the hospital archive.

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Etiology and pattern of maxillofacial trauma.

PLoS One

October 2022

Department of Dental Materials, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan.

Introduction: Maxillofacial trauma can be limited to superficial lacerations, abrasions, and facial bone fractures. The objective of this study was to determine the etiology, pattern, and predictors of soft tissue and bony injuries.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted in the department of maxillofacial surgery Lady Reading hospital Pakistan from Jan 2019 to June 2021.

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Background The prevalence of fetal macrosomia varies worldwide. Its trend has increased over the past decades in many developed nations. It is associated with various maternal and fetal complications.

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Objective: To determine the frequency and management outcome of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) in Lady Reading Hospital.

Methods: This was a retrospective observational study at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, from January 2011 to December 2021. Hospital records of all patients with GTD were reviewed and all were included in this study except those with an incomplete record or unconfirmed histology.

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Disease Progression Detection via Deep Sequence Learning of Successive Radiographic Scans.

Int J Environ Res Public Health

January 2022

Department of Computer Science, Islamia College Peshawar, Chartered University, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan.

The highly rapid spread of the current pandemic has quickly overwhelmed hospitals all over the world and motivated extensive research to address a wide range of emerging problems. The unforeseen influx of COVID-19 patients to hospitals has made it inevitable to deploy a rapid and accurate triage system, monitor progression, and predict patients at higher risk of deterioration in order to make informed decisions regarding hospital resource management. Disease detection in radiographic scans, severity estimation, and progression and prognosis prediction have been extensively studied with the help of end-to-end methods based on deep learning.

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Introduction Long-term use of laxatives may have side effects such as bloating, allergic reaction, abdominal pain, metabolic disturbances, and hepatotoxicity. In this study, we have compared the efficacy of herbal medicine Nucarb, a combination of activated charcoal, calcium sennosides, peppermint oil, fennel oil, rhubarb extract, and purified sulfur, in relieving constipation. Methods This longitudinal study was conducted in multiple cities of Pakistan from April 2021 to June 2021.

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Introduction And Background: This article explores the electroencephalography (EEG) pattern in patients of suspected subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) visiting Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar. Pakistan has a huge deficit of research culture, and limited studies are done on this topic. This study concluded that a typical pattern is the most common EEG pattern, although atypical and normal EEG patterns were also observed.

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Background: Evaluation of X-ray reject analysis is an important quality parameter in diagnostic facility. The aim of this study was to find out the radiograph rejection and its causes during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemics as there was fear of coronavirus disease infection among the technical staff from the incoming patients in a busy, high volume public sector tertiary care hospital.

Materials And Method: This descriptive study was conducted at Radiology Department, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from August to November, 2020.

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Background The occurrence of both tuberculosis (TB) and concomitant hepatitis B virus (HBV) is likely to be associated with poor patient outcomes and poor treatment response. Objective To assess whether tuberculosis patients with concomitant hepatitis B virus infection were prone to poorer outcomes and treatment response. Methodology A case-control study was undertaken at the Tuberculosis Centre, DHQ Bagh Azad Kashmir and Pulmonology Department, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, between March 2020 and August 2020.

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The aim of the study was to assess the influence of flap designs (Envelope flap (EF) and Szmyd flap (SF)) for impacted mandibular third molar extraction, on periodontal pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment loss (CAL) and bone levels (BL) of second molar. Sixty patients indicated for third molar extractions with healthy second molars were allocated into two groups: EF and SF ( = 30). Third molars were assessed for angulation, root patterns, depth of impactions and relation with ramus (Pell and Gregory classification).

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Objective: To determine the pattern of COVID-19 on chest radiograph in patients presenting to Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan.

Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted on 178 consecutive swab positive COVID-19 patients presenting to Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan from 15 March to 15 June 2020. Patients of all ages and both genders were included.

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