The Diagnostic Association of Radiological and Clinicopathological Parameters in Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Globally, pneumonia is one of the significant causes of death in children under the age of five years. Assessment of disease severity is essential for clinical decision-making. Clinicians in resource-limited settings use the WHO Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMNCI) guidelines to diagnose and treat pneumonia.

Non-compliance of Spectacle Wear in School-Going Children With Refractive Errors.

Background Uncorrected refractive errors are the most common cause of avoidable visual impairment in children worldwide. The school screening of refractive errors is one of the most important initiatives outlined in WHO Vision 2020 targets for control of avoidable visual impairment in children. However, the benefit depends on the compliance of the spectacle worn by children.

Outcome of modified fleur-de-lis latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap for breast reconstruction.

Background: Reconstruction of breast following mastectomy is important in terms of rehabilitating patients of breast cancer. Numerous approaches have been used in the reconstruction process. A procedure that has gained interest of the patients is reconstruction of breast using the autologous form.

Impacts of the advancement in artificial intelligence on laboratory medicine in low- and middle-income countries: Challenges and recommendations-A literature review.

Background And Aims: Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in laboratory medicine, promising significant advancements in healthcare delivery. This study explores the potential impact of AI on diagnostics and patient management within the context of laboratory medicine, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods: In writing this article, we conducted a thorough search of databases such as PubMed, ResearchGate, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar within 20 years.

Comparison of effectiveness of WhatsApp and Facebook as learning tool for the students of a medical college.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of Facebook and WhatsApp as learning tools for undergraduate medical students in ophthalmology.

Methods: The quantitative, quasi-experimental study was conducted at Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College, Sialkot, Pakistan from October 2017 to March 2018, and comprised 4th year medical students. A pre-test of ophthalmology topics was taken and participants were divided into Facebook and WhatsApp groups by gender-based stratified randomisation.

Bed side teaching: Student's perception and its correlation with academic performance.

Objective: To determine student's perception of bedside clinical teaching and to correlate it with their performance in assessment.

Methods: This cross-sectional study of correlational survey was conducted at Services Institute of Medical Sciences in September 2019, involving students of final professional year who filled a proforma to rate their bedside teaching experience during clinical rotations using rating scale. Mean scores of items were determined with score < 3 reflecting dis-satisfaction.

A cross-sectional analysis of the effects of everyday life situations on stuttering and associated physical features.

Objective: To explore the effects that everyday situations of varying stress/anxiety have on stammering.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in the first six months of 2018 at Central Park Medical College Lahore, and comprised people with stammer. The subjects were categorised into two groups on the basis of severity of symptoms assessed using the fluency severity rating scale.

Use of Smart Phones and Social Media in Medical Education: Trends, Advantages, Challenges and Barriers.

Introduction: The technological advancements have transformed the society into a global forum influencing the educational processes and learning environments. Medical education is no exemption with an increasing trend to use the social media and smart phones for teaching and learning. Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube and Edmodo are the platforms promoting collaborative learning, improved communication and knowledge sharing.

Comparative analysis of serum lipid profiles in patients with and without gallstones: A prospective cross-sectional study.

Objectives: Gallbladder disease is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Various studies have shown an association between gallstones and an alteration in the serum lipids. The objective of this study was to compare serum lipid profile of gallstone patients with the controls.

Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) and its correlation with academic performance of medical students.

Objective: To determine health related quality of life (HRQOL) of medical students and its correlation with their academic performance.

Methods: Cross sectional study at Services Institute of Medical Sciences, included students of 4 and final year MBBS, who filled SF-36 proforma of HRQOL. Scores of 8-domains and of physical component and mental component summary were determined.

Two cases of omental torsion mimicking acute appendicitis.

Acute appendicitis is often simulated by other entities like mesenteric adenitis, worm infestation, Meckel's diverticulitis, urinary tract infection and rarely omental torsion. We report two cases, a 6 year old boy and an 11 year old girl, who presented with symptoms and signs of acute appendicitis but upon exploration turned out to be omental torsion.

Transection of gut loop due to post-operative adhesions.

Transection of gut due to adhesive band is an unusual complication of adhesive bowel disease. A 2-year old female presented with signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction. Eight months earlier she underwent laparotomy for excision of duplication cyst of ileum.