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Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences
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ISSN 1819-7973 · Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan · 772 articles in the index
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MIMICKING LYMPHADENOPATHY
ABSTRACT Among patients with malignancy affecting organs like uterus, breast, stomach, lungs or lymphomas, Sarcoid-like granulomas can often occur. Some tumours like Hodgkin's and non Hodgkin lymphoma have shown such reactions. In parallel, HL is widely distorted by cell-mediated immunity, so…
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THROMBOTIC MICROANGIOPATHIC HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS IN A 25 YEARS OLD FEMALE IN CHENNAI, INDIA
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition, affecting multiple organs and tissues by autoantibodies and immune complexes. Hematologic manifestations of SLE include anemia, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia. The most common type of anemia seen in SLE is anemia of chronic disease…
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CONGENITAL MALARIA IN A NEONATE
Congenital malaria isn’t common even though malaria is endemic in India. Here, we will be reporting about a neonate of age seven days with splenomegaly and fever diagnosed as congenital malaria. On smear study it was found to have malarial parasite incidentally. In a case of neonatal sepsis…
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NEUROTRANSMITTERS FOR MATH BRAIN: A NEW FINDING
Neurotransmitters are the body's chemical transmitters. Their task is to send nerve cell messages to target cells. The target cells might be found in muscles, glands and other nerves. In order to control many of the processes needed for the brain, it needs neurotransmitters including: heart rate…
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EFFICACY OF ALFUZOSIN VERSUS CONTROL GROUP IN UPPER URETERIC STONE EXPULSION IN ADULT POPULATION OF LAHORE, PAKISTAN
Background: Urinary stone disease is one of the commonest urological diseases worldwide. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of alfuzosin versus control group in upper ureteric stone expulsion in adult population of district Lahore, Pakistan. Materials Methods: This trial was…
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SERUM LEVELS OF OXIDATIVE STRESS MARKERS IN SUBCLINICAL AND OVERT HYPOTHYROIDISM VERSUS CONTROL GROUP IN POPULATION OF KUTAHYA CITY, TURKEY
Background: Overproduction of oxygen-related free radicals and inadequate antioxidant defense are critical in hypothyroidism, as they might lead to future life-threatening diseases. The objectives of this study were to compare serum levels of oxidative stress markers; total oxidant status (TOS)…
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PREVALENCE OF ASYMPTOMATIC BACTERIURIA AND ITS DISTRIBUTION BY SEX AND AGE GROUPS IN CHILDREN COMING FOR ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION IN DISTRICT PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN
Background: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in not an uncommon disease in children. It may lead to symptomatic infection and later on renal damage. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of ASB and its distribution by sex and age groups in children coming for routine…
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INTENSIVE CARE UNIT MANAGEMENT OF SARS-COV-2 PATIENTS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
The 2019 Coronavirus disease is a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). COVID-19 causes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in certain individuals. In such individuals, non-invasive and invasive ventilation methods are used to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome…
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SCRUB TYPHUS PRESENTING AS ACUTE PANCREATITIS: A RARE CASE
Scrub typhus is an insect-borne disease caused by Orientia sutsugamushi which may cause disseminated vasculitis and perivascular inflammatory lesions resulting in significant vascular leakage and cause end organ damage. Scrub typhus can lead to severe complications such as acute respiratory…
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EFFICACY OF DOXAZOSIN VERSUS TAMSULOSIN IN LOWER URETERIC STONE EXPULSION IN ADULT POPULATION OF DISTRICT DERA ISMAIL KHAN, PAKISTAN
Background: Urolithiasis is the third common disease of the urinary tract after UTIs and pathological diseases of the prostate. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of doxazosin versus tamsulosin in lower ureteric stone expulsion in adult population of District Dera Ismail Khan…
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DISTRIBUTION OF DRUG SENSITIVE TUBERCULOSIS BY SEX, AGE GROUPS AND TYPE OF DISEASE IN DS-TB POPULATION OF DISTRICT D.I.KHAN, PAKISTAN
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the 10th leading cause of death globally and is leading cause of death from a single infectious disease. The objectives of our study were to determine the distribution of drug sensitive tuberculosis (DS-TB) by sex, age groups and type of disease in DS-TB population…
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FUNGAL NEUROLOGICAL SEQUELAE IN A HYPER IMMUNOGLOBULIN E SYNDROME FROM PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN: AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION
Hyper IGE syndrome is one of the primary immunodeficiency syndromes characterized by the presence of abnormally raised serum IGE levels (2000 IU/ml) with defective humoral and cell mediated immunity presenting in infancy or early childhood. It is a rare disease with only about 200 cases reported in…
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ADDRESSING MYTHS OF OUR MEDICAL COMMUNITY REGARDING RESEARCH
Writing the first research article is always considered a difficult task. With experience, the difficulty level decreases but still it’s not less than a nightmare for most of our medical community. Faculty, consultants and students are generally found struggling with their research projects. They…
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A CASE OF NEONATAL OSTEOMYELITIS
Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis of neonatal origin is very rare in clinical studies. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to decrease the morbidity. The aim is to provide a reference case for medical practitioners for early diagnosis and treatment of cases like this with symptoms, signs…
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PAKISTAN’S PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19 VACCINES
As of May 10, 2021, the entire planet has reported approximately 188 million COVID-19 cases, with 2.54 million fatalities. Initially, lockdowns and softening measures have been thrown into turmoil throughout the world since the outbreak. Our social life will only return to normal once an…
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RARE PRESENTATION OF LEGG-CALVÉ-PERTHES DISEASE OF HIP JOINTS
Collapse of femoral head due to reduced blood supply and subsequent remodeling of the femoral head is known as Perthes disease. Usual age of presentation is 4 to 10 years. Here we present a child who developed painful limp on the left lower limb on the early days of his third year of life. It was…
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SCRUB TYPHUS PRESENTING AS LOBAR PNEUMONIA: A CASE REPORT ON UNCOMMON PRESENTATION OF SCRUB TYPHUS
Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness which is noted in children increasingly nowadays but it is often underdiagnosed mostly due to its atypical presentation. In this report, we present a case of 10 years old boy, who was initially diagnosed as lobar pneumonia but later confirmed to be suffering…
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DISTRIBUTION OF ACTIVE HEPATITIS C INFECTED POPULATION BY SEX AND AGE GROUPS IN DISTRICT D.I.KHAN, PAKISTAN
Background: Untreated hepatitis C virus infection is major cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma causing significant morbidity and mortality. Our objectives were to determine distribution of active hepatitis C infected population by sex and age groups in District D.I.Khan, Pakistan…
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ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
A plethora of diseases are associated with our nervous system. Neurodegenerative diseases include Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia and depression. Many plants are known to be beneficial against certain neurodegenerative disorders. This study…
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PREVALENCE OF MORTALITY AND ITS DISTRIBUTION BY SEX AND AGE GROUPS IN INDOOR COVID-19 PATIENTS IN D.I.KHAN DIVISION, PAKISTAN
Background: COVID-19 has become one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of mortality and its distribution by sex and age groups in indoor COVID-19 patients in D.I.Khan Division, Pakistan. Materials Methods: This…