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BioMedica
ISSN 2710-3471 · Discover STM Publishing Ltd · 270 articles in the index
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Mucinous Cystadenoma of Parotid Gland: A Rare Entity
Cystadenoma is a benign salivary gland tumor that develops very infrequently. The commonest site for their occurrence is minor salivary glands, where these present as cystic growths with papillary projections. Cystadenomas are often interpreted as mucous retention cysts. Therefore…
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De Quervain's Tenosynovitis and Thumb Pain in Physiotherapists Practicing Manual Therapy: Prevalence and Associated Factors
Background and Objective: Manual therapy is a treatment approach by physical therapists where different techniques are applied to patients with hands for rehabilitation purposes. The objective of the study was to find the frequency of De’Quervain tenosynovitis and thumb and wrist pain in physical…
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Investigation of TNF-α and DC-SIGN Promoter Polymorphisms in Patients with Dengue Fever in Lahore City of Pakistan
Background and Objective: Dengue fever (DF) has been a major health concern globally. Pakistan is also combating this infection for the last decade. Cytokine genes play an important role in DF pathogenesis. This study aimed to analyze dendritic cell-specific intercellular adhesion…
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Pretreatment with Ajwa dates (Phoenix dactylifera Linn) Prevents Development of Alloxan-Induced Diabetes in Rats
ABSTRACT Background and Objective: A global increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Oxidative stress is a fundamental component in the pathogenesis of DM Ajwa dates are known to have a high antioxidant content, especially in their…
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Comparison of Single-Stage Reverse Sural Artery Flap Versus Two-Staged Interpolated Flap in Distal Lower Limb Injuries
Background and Objective: Plastic surgeons face challenging conditions when dealing with soft tissue injuries or defects involving the lower part of the leg and the proximal part of the foot. The objective of the current study is to compare single-staged reverse sural artery flaps with two-staged…
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Effect of Canagliflozin Alone and in Combination with Metformin on Ovarian Histology of a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Rat Model
Background and Objective: Canagliflozin reduces insulin resistance in diabetics and is hypothesized to produce a beneficial effect in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Therefore, this study is planned to compare the effects of canagliflozin and metformin alone and in combination on ovarian…
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Analysis of Near-Miss Events and Errors in Handling Thyroid Specimens; A Gross Room Experience from a Pathology Lab
Background and Objective: Thyroid specimens constitute a major bulk of the head and neck surgical specimens received at the Pathology Departments. Careful handling of the specimens in the grossing room will result in an efficient reporting of useful histological parameters required for patient…
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Will Adding Michel’s Solution to the Laboratory Reagents do Any Good for the Neuropathologists?
The importance of intraoperative consultation through frozen sections can hardly be over-emphasized. The overall accuracy of frozen section diagnosis falls within the range of 92% to 97.98%; however, in brain tissues, the diagnostic accuracy is debatable, considering the artifacts due to ice…
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Analysis of Reporting System for Procedural Errors in the Endodontics Departments of Dental Institutes of Punjab
Background and Objective: Procedural error reporting system is an effective step towards patient safety. In Pakistan adverse event reporting system is deficient. The study aimed to identify the presence of procedural error reporting system and their referral in endodontic clinics of private and…
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A Beacon of Dedication and Excellence: Dr. Shehla Javed Akram’s Remarkable Journey in Medical Journalism Course at UHS
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram's candidacy during the six months certificate course of Medical Editing and Journalism at University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, is not only marked by her academic excellence but also by her exemplary character. In a world that sometimes equates privilege with…
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Determinants of Parental Knowledge and Attitude towards Poliomyelitis and its Immunization in Sialkot city: A Mix Method Study
Background and Objectives: Poliomyelitis still remains a significant public health concern in developing countries though it has been eradicated from most of the world. Illiteracy, cultural constraints, and skepticism of the general public regarding vaccination are considered major impediments to…
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Vitamin D Levels have a Potential Role in Predicting the Disease Severity in COVID-19 Positive Pediatric Patients
Background and Objective: The contagious and invasive nature has made coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) a critical health issue for the community. The lower respiratory tract is the major site of inflammation seen in COVID-19-positive individuals. Vitamin D (Vit D) has been proposed to have a…
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Participation of Healthy Volunteers in Clinical Trials - Motives, Barriers, and Ethical Issues
Recruitment of adequate number of healthy volunteers is vital for success of clinical trials but there is limited research on factors motivating the healthy volunteers to participate in clinical trials especially in developing countries. Pakistani researchers also faced the problems in enrollment…
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Berberine Improves Histopathological Changes of Allergic Airway Inflammation in Guinea Pigs
Background and Objective: Berberine has anti-inflammatory properties through pathways that are also involved in asthma. Therefore, it is postulated that it will be effective in reducing airway inflammation in the allergic asthmatic model. The objective of the current study was to observe the…
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Trend of Antimicrobial Resistance Among Salmonella Typhi Isolated from Pediatric Population Presenting at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore
Background and Objective: Typhoid fever caused by Salmonella typhi (S. typhi) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The emergence of resistance against the first and second line of drugs has limited the range of drug choices for its treatment. Therefore, the present study was…
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Socio-Demographic Factors are Linked to Oral Hygiene Index (CPITN Index) - A Study from Rural Setting in Southern Punjab, Pakistan
Background and Objective: Oral health is significantly impacted by an individual’s social interactions and quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between oral health status and socio-demographic factors, in particular, monthly income and level of education, of a…
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Antibiotics prescribing practices for sore throat in a sub-urban primary care clinic
Background and Objective: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the serious health problems in Pakistan. Excessive use of antibiotics during pandemics has aggravated AMR; hence, rational use in the future is even more important to consider and implement. Clinical audits on antibiotic prescribing…
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Appendico-cutaneous fistula - a case report with a review of the literature
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies. The clinical diagnosis augmented with the laboratory and radiology reports qualifies the patient for appendectomy. Mistreated patients in emergency, during the acute episode, sometimes present with a mass in the right iliac fossa…
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Schizophrenia is linked to dyslipidemia with minimal alterations in the inflammatory biomarkers - an experience from Saudi Arabia
Background and Objective: Schizophrenia (SZ) is a chronic mental illness that is associated with increased inflammation, adverse effects on the immune system, and abnormal concentrations of biochemical molecules. This study is the first to determine the concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP)…
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Tackling disease burden through primary care
Lack of appropriate knowledge and awareness among the providers and community about the risk factors and essential life style changes is the leading cause of increasing morbidity and hospital admissions due to non-communicable diseases in our country. The foundations of a patient-centred healthcare…