2025: Volume 06 Issue 3 (March Issue)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3

Published: 2025-03-31

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Editorial

The Rise of E-Cigarettes and Vaping: Health Risks and Policy Implications

Dinesh Velayutham

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.3009

Original Article

Comparison of Lignocaine with Ondansetron for Attenuation of Propofol-Induced Pain in Adult Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Lignocaine Versus Ondansetron for Propofol Pain

Shumaila Ashfaq, Maryyam Fayyaz Malik, Faheem Asghar, Sara Sabir, Shahzad Imran, Rehan Hassan Khan Niazi

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2886
Biochemical Profiles and Clinical Correlates of Hyperkalemia and Metabolic Acidosis in Acute Kidney Injury Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Electrolytic Imbalance in Acute Kidney Injury Patients

Muhammad Ali Talat, Adan Malik, Faisal Iqbal, Huda Asif, Anwar Khan, Muhammad Asif

07-11
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2688
Attitude Towards Tele-Medicine Among Caregivers of Pediatric Patients Tele-Medicine Among Pediatric Patients

Shazia Rizwan, Sobia Qamar, Rabeya Rehman, Sobia Shahalam, Madiha Iqbal, Ayesha Mushtaq

12-17
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2318
The Correlation between Glycemic Control and Microvascular Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Glycemic Control and Microvascular Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Yasra Memon, Ghulam Fareed, Kamran Ali Qureshi, Mahesh Kumar, Muhammad Sohail Baig, Zaheer Hussain Memon, Imran Karim

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2650
Assessment of Periodontal Health in Patients with Alzheimer's disease in Karachi, Pakistan Periodontal Health in Alzheimer's Patients

Ujala Mushtaque, Muhammad Ibtahaj Khan, Rohan Tariq, Syeda Rijah, Hibba Batool Zaidi, Abdullah Aslam

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2709
Effect of Maternal Nutrition and Micronutrient Supplementation on Neonatal Birth Weight and Health Maternal Nutrition and Neonatal Health

Sanodia Afridi, Sana Rehman Joya, Bela Inayat, Sara Mariyum, Ommia Kalsoom, Hajra Imtiaz

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2905
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Treatment Outcomes of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in Twin Cities of Pakistan COVID-19 Pandemic on Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients

Bibi Razia Bano, Farrah Pervaiz; Humaira Mahmood; Rubab Zulfiqar, Muhammad Zia Samad, Nazar Ul Islam, Yusra Fatima Kiyani

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2477
Assessment of Changes in Corneal Endothelial Characteristics in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Corneal Endothelial Characteristics in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Tehreem Tanveer, Mahmood Ali, Abeera Ahmed, Nadia Rasool, Asma Anwar, Khadija Hussain, Farah Akhtar

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2829
Outcome of Low Molecular Weight Heparin Use in Pregnant Women with Oligohydramnios at A Tertiary Care Hospital Heparin Use in Pregnant Women with Oligohydramnios

Shagufta Tabassum, Ayesha Uzaima Tarin, Faiza Suman, Nyla Nawaz, Saima Ayaz Rao, Hina Mukhtar

48-52
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2832
Competency-Based Medical Education: An Analysis of Implementation Challenges in Resource-Limited Settings Competency Based Medical Education

Zainab Abdullah, Hassan Ayub, Saiqa Saleem, Nadia Jabeen, Naveed Gul, Khaliq Aman

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2857
Frequency of Low Birth Weight Neonates in Mothers with Low Serum Ferritin Levels Frequency of Low Birth Weight Neonates in Mothers

Samra Khan, Falak Naz Baloch, Rabia Bosan, Aiman Khan, Muneeba Khan, Zakir Ali Punar, Zobia Munaf

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2702
Association between Temporomandibular Joint dysfunction and Stress in Undergraduate BDS Students of Rawalpindi/Islamabad Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and Stress

Saadullah Khawar, Nauman Bari, Ali Hamza Rao, Ammar Abdullah Malik, Shahzad Nasir, Ayesha Kayani

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2537
Incidence and Causes of Early Hospital Readmissions after Cardiac Surgery. One Year Experience at Tertiary Care Hospital, Multan Early Hospital Readmissions after Cardiac Surgery

Muhammad Sher I Murtaza, Muhammad Hamid Chaudhary, Khurram Hafeez

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2662
Breast Lump Patterns Across Different Age Groups Among Female Patients Presenting to Surgical Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in District Malir Karachi Breast Lump Patterns across Different Age Groups Among Female Patients

Tooba Mahmud Gauhar, Tayyaba Mahmud, Rabia Khanum, Safi Ullah Khan, Waqas Ahmed, Nazim Jutt

78-84
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2797
Diagnostic Accuracy of Optical Coherence Tomography to Detect Cystoid Macular Edema (CME) In Patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Taking Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) As Gold Standard Diagnostic Accuracy of Tomography in Diabetes Mellitus

Atia Nawaz, Nouman Aleem, Mustafa Khalid Waheed, Muhammad Abrar Ahmad, Fahd Kamal Akhtar, Saqib Siddiq

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2507
Serum Bicarbonate Changes Among Patients on Thrice Weekly Maintenance Hemodialysis (HD): A Single-Center Study Serum Bicarbonate Changes Among Patients on Thrice-Weekly MHD

Hira Javed, Shahid Anwar, Muhammad Salman Yaqub, Sajjad Ahmad, Syed Ali Raza, Sundus Rauf

90-94
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2865
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Biochemical and Physiological Perspective on a Common Gynaecological Disorder in a Local Hospital of Peshawar PCOS: Biochemical and Physiological Perspective on a Gynaecological Disorder

Sanodia Afridi, Somaya Noor, Summeira Jabeen Shah, Erum Tariq, Muhammad Razaq, Shabina Saifullah

95-101
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2920
The Role of 8% Branched Amino Acids (BCAA) in Patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy 8% Branched Amino Acids in Patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy

Arslan Shahzad, Muhammad Abdul Quddus, Amna Manzoor, Ruksana Munawar, Rizwan Saeed, Hamayun Mumtaz

102-107
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2782
Association of Personality Traits and Future Specialty Preference among MBBS Students Personality Traits and Future Specialty Preference among MBBS Students

Mohi Ud Din, Hina Aslam, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Junaid, Ifra Naeem, . Saira

108-114
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2802
Evaluating the Incidence of Co-Existing Injuries in Anterior Talofibular Ligament Injuries a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study Co-Existing Injuries in Anterior Talofibular Ligament

Farhan Qazi, Ojala Shaheen, Wajeeha Imran Andrabi, Muhammad Arif, Farzana Begum, Mahwash Mansoor

115-120
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2667
Increased First Trimester Serum Uric Acid as A Predictor of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus First Trimester Serum Uric Acid for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Muhammad Faisal Javaid, . Azra, Sadiq Jan, Fauzia Sadiq, Tehmeena Munawar, Naveeda Nawaz

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2692
Frequency of Urinary Incontinence and Its Risk Factors in Patients Attending Gynae Outpatient Department (OPD) of Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Peshawar, Pakistan Urinary Risk Factors in Patients Attending Gynae Outpatient Department

Asiya Javed, Sadia Bibi, Alia Firdus

126-130
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.1103
Clinical and Biochemical Parameters among Hemodialysis Patients Before and During the Month of Ramadan Clinical and Biochemical Parameters among Hemodialysis Patients

Abdul Rehman Qureshi, Farah Ahmad, Syed Hassan Danish, Shafaq Fayyaz

131-136
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2706
Can Early Orthotic Support and Physical Therapy Improve the Functional Level in Pediatric Burn Patients? Early Orthotic Support and Physiotherapy in Pediatric Burns

Mafia Shafique, Sarfraz Ahmad, Syeda Rahat Amir Hamza, Tasmiah Manzoor, Somia Faisal, Bismah Arif, Muhammad Salik Munir, Maida Shabbir

137-141
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.1606
Role of Diagnostic and Prognostic Immunohistochemical Markers in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Prognostic Immunohistochemical Markers in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Abdul Qayoom Memon, Sarwat Ashraf, Asif Aziz, Abdul Hayee Phulpoto, Safdar Ali Pervez, Ratan Kumar Ramani

142-149
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2428
Screening Student Behavior: Exploring the Impact of Daily Screen Time on Sleep Quality, Mental Distress, and Academic Performance in Students Screening Student Behavior

Kumayl Abbas Meghji, Marvi Talpur, Aliza Khan, Hadiqa Fatima, Urooba Memon, . Monisha

150-155
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2745
Femoral Condyle Measurements in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: 1 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis Femoral Condyle Measurements in Ligament Injury

Mohib Ullah Khan, Hidayat Ullah, Saeed Ahmad, Jawad Khan, Zahid Askar, Malik Javed Iqbal

156-161
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2774
Comparison of Analgesic Effectiveness of Tapentadol and Tramadol in Relieving Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Under General Anesthesia Tapentadol and Tramadol in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Abdullah Mohsin, Muhammad Haris Zaman, Azib Ali, Zunaira Ayesha Chouhdary, Adnan Iqbal, Adeel Younis, Sibgha Kanwal

162-166
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2770
Association of Partial Edentulism with Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders Partial Edentulism and Jaw Disorders

Muhammad Imran Ameer Malik, Maryam Mumtaz, Muhammad Haseeb Rana, Khalid Yaqub, . Sheryar, Tayyaba Hamid, Sajid Naeem, Khezran Qamar

167-173
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2838
Frequency of Vaginal Birth after C-Section and Factors Associated with Successful Trial of Vaginal Birth after C-Section Vaginal Birth after C-Section Success and Factors

Mahham Janjua, Sadaf Zahra Syed, Farkhanda Javaid, Quraa Mehmud, Iqra Zafar, Abeera Zafar

174-178
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2661
Frequency of Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone in Patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome Presenting at Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi Antidiuretic Hormone in Guillain-Barré Syndrome Patients

Monika Kumari, Syed Gohar Ali, Fezan Hyder, Teerth Das, Mohsina Syed, Irfana Abbasi

179-183
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2925
The Efficacy and Difficulties of Implementing a Multifaceted of Strategies to Improve Retainer Compliance Strategies to Improve Retainer Compliance

Sadia Shabbir Jumani, Rooma Shahid, Verkha Tanwani, Tehreem Mehmood, Payal Kumari, Kashaf Fatima, Saher Mushtaque

184-188
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2918
Effect of Phototherapy On the Serum Calcium Level in Term Neonates with Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia Phototherapy in Term Neonates with Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia

Ghanwa Pervaiz, Misbah Ayub Alvi, Zuraira Abbas, Minahil Ilyas Malik, Mohsin Abbas, Waqar Anwar

189-193
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2824
Assessment of Vitamin D Levels and Bone-Related Biochemical Markers in Healthy Adults in Pakistan: Influence of Socio-Demographic and Environmental Factors Vitamin D Levels and Bone-Related Biochemical Markers in Healthy Adults

Fawad Hussain, Saima Tabassum, Sobia Parveen, Tehmeena Munawar, . Anam, Asma Ali

194-199
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2425
Association between Functioning and Dynamics in Families of Children with ADHD in Pakistani Context Functioning and Dynamics in Families of Children with ADHD

Aatir H Rajput, Sajida Dahri, Fozia Baloch, Summaira Channa, Shahzad Ahmed, Moin Ahmed Ansari

200-205
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2937
Relationship of BMI with Severity of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Body Mass Index with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Izzah Javed, Azka Javed, Zaryan Zafar, Ahmed Uzair, Hafiz Kamal Din, Maryam Riaz

206-210
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2935
Factors Affecting Sexual Health after Puerperium among Women in Karachi Factors Affecting Sexual Health After Puerperium

Rozina Mustafa, Sagheera Anjum Munaver, Amber Tufail, Zuyyan Irfan Malik, Hurais Malik

211-217
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2840
Evaluation of Glycated Hemoglobin Levels in Cirrhotic Patients Across Different Child-Pugh Classes Glycated Hb Levels in Cirrhotic Patients Across Child-Pugh Classes

Rabia Qayoom Shaikh, Mukhtair Hussain Jafferi, Abdul Ghaffar Daras, Sobia Karamullah, Fouzia Shaikh, Imran Ali Shaikh

218-222
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2606
Socioeconomic Determinants of Access to Primary Healthcare in Rural Population of Sindh, Pakistan Primary Healthcare Access in Rural Sindh: A Socioeconomic Analysis

Shagufta Haider, Safia Shabbir, Muhammad Tariq, Athar Nayeem, Hira Shafique, Sandeep Sahitia

223-228
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2755
Histopathological Spectrum of Hysterectomy Specimen in Sonographically Bulky Uterus among Peri and Post-Menopausal Women Histopathology of Bulky Uterus

Nosheen Khurram, Attka Maryam, Almas Raza, Anam Mahmood, Madiha Afzal, Uzma Aziz

229-235
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2819
Comparative Analysis of Serum Uric Acid Levels and Bone Mineral Density Among Elderly Individuals Serum Uric Acid and BMD among Elderly Individuals

Nizam Ahmed, Siraj Ahmed Butt, Imran Khan Maher, Muhammad Faraz Jokhio, Rasheed Ahmed Bhatti, Sheeba Faryal

236-240
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2936
Frequency of Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injuries in Nulliparous Women Undergoing Normal Vaginal Delivery in Tertiary Care Hospital at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa OASI in Nulliparous Women Undergoing Normal Vaginal Delivery

Nazish Farooq, Paghunda Roghani, Nuzhat Afza, Aisha Saleem, Asma Farooq

241-245
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2756
Maternal Vitamin A Deficiency in Pregnancy and its Relationship with Maternal and Neonatal Haemoglobin Concentration Maternal Vitamin A Deficiency in Pregnancy

Summeira Jabeen Shah, Raazia Mehsud, Sikandar Ali Khan, Beenish Samreen Hamid, Nadia Jabeen, . Roshin

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2885
Exploring the Antimicrobial Potential of Moringa Oleifera Extracts Against Acinetobacter Baumannii Antimicrobial Potential of Moringa Oleifera Extracts Against Acinetobacter Baumannii

Saima Pervaiz, Afshan Zia, Nida Javed, Sara Masood Cheema, Umaira Ahsan, Ikram Ul Haq, Saba Shamim, Shah Jahan

252-258
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.1686
Coronary Angiographic Profile in Smokeless Tobacco Users in Patients Presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome at A Tertiary Care Cardiac Center Coronary Angiographic Profile in Tobacco-Using Patients Presenting with ACS

. Sahrish, Sadam Hussain, Vijia Kumar Gemnani, Syed Danish Habib, Farooq Aziz Memon, Sartaj Uddin

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2883
Association of Child Pugh Class with Esophageal Varices and Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy in Patients with Cirrhosis Child-Pugh Classification and Portal Hypertension in Cirrhosis

Sayed Imtiaz Hussain, Nand Lal Seerani, Aleem Riaz Qureshi, Ubedullah Soomro, Khadim Hussain Samejo, Muhammad Sohail Baig

265-269
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2996
Efficacy of Combined Intralesional Triamcilone and Cryotherapy for Treatment of Keloid Triamcilone and Cryotherapy for Treatment of Keloid

Sidra Tahir, Raheel Tahir, . Noreen, Muhammad Talha Suleman, Muhammad Irfan Jamil, Muhammad Sohaib

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2862
Determination of Frequency and Risk Factors of Ureteral Stent Encrustations in a Tertiary Care Hospital Frequency and Risk Factors of Ureteral Stent Encrustations

Muhammad Mobin, Arif Ali, Muhammad Umair Shafiq, . Zafarullah, Bakhtiyar Ali

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2837
Outcome of Severe Left Ventricle Systolic Dysfunction Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Severe Left Ventricle Systolic Dysfunction After CABG

Muhammad Moeen, Hammad Azam, Mohsin Mahmood

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2843
Comparison of Trichoscopic Features of Alopecia Areata before and after Treatment with Intralesional Steroids Trichoscopic Features of Alopecia Areata with Intralesional Steroids

Shahana Hoor, Zahid Rafiq, Syed Ahmad Ali Gardezi, Humaira Kousar

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2773
Determination of Diagnostic Accuracy of ACR-TI-RADS in Detecting Malignancy in Thyroid Nodules On Ultrasonography, Keeping Bethesda Cytological Score at FNAC as Gold Standard ACR-TI-RADS in Detecting Malignancy in Thyroid Nodules, Bethesda Cytological Score

Touseef Bilal Khan, Tarique Ali Shaikh, Sajjad Akram, Ramzan Ali, Werdah Zia, Tarique Khan, Sania Maqbool

291-295
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2685

Systematic Review

Assessing the Etiology and Pathogenesis of Pyogenic Granuloma in Gingival Tissues Pathogenesis of Pyogenic Granuloma in Gingival Tissues

Aasiya Kazi, Uzma Tariq, Zobia Nissa, Syeda Sadia Hassan, Arsalan Ahmed, Shahzaman Memon, Shaharyar Ahsan, Maheen Ejaz, Danish Noor

296-302
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2281
Assessment of the Efficacy and Safety of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: A Meta-Analysis ERAS Protocols in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

Muhammad Aslam Javed, Munazza Iqbal, Arslan Ahmed, Muhammad Hassan, Nadia Farooq, Muhammad Mohsin Gillani

303-313
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i3.2815