24 results for "Hashmat Ullah"
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An analytical investigation of consequences of terrorism in the Middle East
The Middle East has experienced significant and wide-ranging consequences due to terrorism and the resulting War on Terror. The region saw substantial impacts as a result of the War on Terror. This study briefly overviews the security, economic and political repercussions of the prolonged conflict…
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MOOD STABILIZER AGENT LITHIUM CARBONATE DEPLETES REDUCED GLUTATHIONE IN HUMAM ERYTHROCYTES DURING LITHIUM TOXICITIES
ABSTRACT Background: Lithium carbonate is commonly used as mood stabilizing agent but it is so toxic that even its therapeutic dose can cause toxicity. Present work was design with the aim that whether it has any affect on reduced form of glutathione in human erythrocytes or not. Material &…
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EFFECT OF PHENYL MERCURIC ACETATE ON HUMAN T AND B LYMPHOCYTES
Background: The use of phenyl mercuric acetate as fungicides and herbicides has much increased in the recent years hence there are greater chances of mercury uptake by humans. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of phenyl mercuric acetate on human immune system. Material &…
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Meeting Security Challenges in Balochistan Through Trade and Development
The article explores the prospects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for developing the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan, full of natural resources; it has geostrategic importance due to its location, long coastal line, Gwadar port, and…
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DRUGS-FACILITATED STREET AND TRAVEL RELATED CRIMES: A NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE
BACKGROUND: Trends in poisoning are changing in our country. Street and Travel related poisoning is emerging as a new public health issue. This is the first study in this region to know the types of drugs used for street & travel related poisoning and to know the mode of poisoning. MATERIALS &…
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FREQUENCY OF HEPATITIS C IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS
Diabetics are at increased risk of developing hepatitis c infection owing to the nature of the disease and its inherent complications or frequent parenteral exposure. On the other hand HCV infection may itself contribute to the development of Diabetes Mellitus. Objective of this study was to know…
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Evaluation of Acute Pancreatitis in Patients Receiving Doxycycline Therapy: A Prospective Study
Background Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disorder of the pancreas with diverse etiologies, among which drug-induced pancreatitis (DIP) represents a rare but clinically important subset. Doxycycline, a widely used tetracycline antibiotic, has been infrequently implicated as a causative agent…
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COMPARISON OF EFFECT OF SODIUM HYALURONATE AND HYDROXY PROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE ON INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE AFTER CATARACT SURGERY
Background: Viscoelastic substances protect the intraocular structures against vibration and mechanical damage. However, these may cause increase in intraocular pressure. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of sodium hyaluronate and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose on intraocular pressure…
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ASSESMENT OF COMPLIANCE OF DIABETIC PATIENTS AT NISHTAR HOSPITAL MULTAN, PAKISTAN
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major metabolic disorder. The word compliance describes the extent to which the patient's behavior matches with health care provider's recommendations .The aim of this study is to determine the rate of compliance among diabetic patients at Nishtar Hospital…
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FREQUENCY OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS GENOTYPES IN THE NORTH OF PAKISTAN
Background: The prevalence of hepatitis C infection is high in Pakistan. Up till now six genotypes have been identified. Genotype 3 is the most prevalent form in Pakistan. However, studies have shown regional variations in the prevalence of different genotypes. The aim of this study was to find out…
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Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis and Its Association With Previous Treatment History in Adults
Background Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) poses a growing threat to global tuberculosis (TB) control efforts, particularly in high-burden countries like Pakistan. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MDR-TB among adult pulmonary TB patients and evaluate its association with…
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STUDY OF PLASMA AND CYTOSOLIC GLUTATHIONE IN CADMIUM TOXICITY
Background: Cadmium causes oxidative stress because this metal lacerate antioxidant defense system in intracellular as well as extra cellular compartments resulting in depletion of reduced glutathione or GSH contents in these areas. This study was designed to estimate spectrophotometrically the…
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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING HYPERTENSION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Background: Hypertension is a major health problem in Pakistan. The objective of the study was to determine the distribution of knowledge regarding hypertension among the university students. Material & Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University…
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IMPACT OF DEPLETION OF ERYTHROCYTE CYTOSOLIC-FRACTION GLUTATHIONE BY ORGANIC LITHIUM COMPOUND ON IMMUNE SYSTEM
Background: Lithium organic compounds are considered safe in use as compare to inorganic compounds of lithium for the treatment of various psychiatric disorders. The aim of present study was to check the effect of lithium citrate on tripeptide master antioxidant glutathione of cytosolic fraction of…
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Comparative Effectiveness of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors Versus Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Reducing Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
One of the primary causes of death and morbidity among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is stroke. Despite their well-established cardiovascular advantages, there is insufficient data to determine how well sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors (SGLT2i) and glucagon-like…
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EFFECT OF MERCURY ON REDUCED GLUTATHIONE OF HUMAN T AND B LYMPHOCYTES: A COMPARISON OF INORGANIC AND ORGANIC MERCURY
Background: Environmental pollution of transition metals especially of mercury is of great concern to the researchers in medical field since long. Mercury causes oxidative stress in all the cells including lymphocytes of the human immune system. Effect of inorganic compound of mercury was compare…
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GENEXPERT OF CERVICAL LYMPH NODE SPECIMENS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF EXTRAPULMONARY TB AND RIFAMPICIN RESISTANCE
Background: Tuberculosis is rapidly becoming a global disease. The objective of the study was to determine the yield of the GeneXpert in the detection of DNA of mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in cervical lymph node tissue specimens. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional…
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PATTERN OF TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURE TREATED BY PERCUTANEOUS SCREW FIXATION
Background: The objective of the study was to determine the distribution, determinants and complications of tibial plateau fracture treated by percutaneous screw fixation. Material & Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Orthopedics department, Dow OJHA Hospital and Civil Hospital…