Vol. 39 No. 1 (2023): January – February 2023

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Pak J Med Sci Vol.39, No.1 2023

Published: 2022-11-12

Editorial

  • Improving the quality of Peer Review and accelerating the peer review process

    Shaukat Ali Jawaid
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.7236

Commentary

  • Writing far and beyond the Thesis by the medical community

    Anam Zafar, Afifa Ehsan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.7197

Original Articles

  • Pattern of Adolescent Suicides in Pakistan: A content analysis of Newspaper reports of two years

    Nazish Imran, Sadiq Naveed, Bariah Rafiq, Sania Mumtaz Tahir, Maryam Ayub, Imran Ijaz Haider
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6851

  • Feasibility of video assessment of operative skills in FCPS vascular surgery

    Ahsin Bhatti, Sadia Ahsin, Sumreena Mansoor
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6737

  • Effects of paroxetine hydrochloride combined with idebenone on inflammatory factors and antioxidant molecules in treatment of depression after ischemic stroke

    Li-li Yuan, Tian-yu Chen, Zhi-qiang Huang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.5679

  • Comparison of ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block and thoracic paravertebral block in postoperative analgesia and inflammation control in patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery

    Zhiming Cai, Ruiqun Xie, Ting Xu, Changlu Huang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6849

  • Latent profile analysis of adaptation types and stress among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea

    Kwi Hwa Park, Sun Ju Im, Sun Young Kyung, So Jung Yune
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.7196

  • Efficacy of multiple Biomarkers: NGAL, KIM1, Cystatin C and IL18 in predicting pregnancy related acute kidney injury

    Rubina Naqvi, Nazli Hossain, Sofia Butt, Zeenat Bhellar, Erum Fatima, Sanam Imtiaz, Palwasha Ghulam Moosa, Khawar Abbas, Salma Batool Jafri, Sadia Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6930

  • Impact of Language Barriers in Doctor – Patient Relationship: A Qualitative Study

    Remsha Mustafa, Usman Mahboob, Rehan Ahmad Khan, Abeer Anjum
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.5805

  • Glomus jugulare tumors treatment by gamma knife radiosurgery: A single center study

    Aurangzeb Kalhoro, Abdul Sattar M Hashim
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6590

  • Effects of continuous renal replacement therapy on Apache-II score, creatinine, and urea nitrogen levels in patients with acute kidney injury

    Huihui Hou, Lingzhi Li
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6591

  • Comparison of different ratios of cefoperazone/sulbactam in patients with pyelonephritis

    Weizhong Jiang, Lili Cai
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6850

  • Association of obstetrical Hysterectomy with rising rates of cesarean section among women with Placenta Previa

    Saima Ashraf, Saima Yasmeen Qadir, Arooj Fatima Khosa
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6656

  • Malnutrition among patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

    Ibrar Ahmed, Hoor Maab Kaifi, Hira Tahir, Adan Javed
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.5485

  • Anticancer effect of Illicium verum (star anise fruit) against human breast cancer MCF-7 cell line

    Asra Khan Pahore, Shagufta Khan, Nasim Karim
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6580

  • Placental transport of Erythromycin and its effect on placental inflammatory factors

    Hassan Elbiss, Nawal Osman
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6683

  • Factors leading to delayed and challenging presentation of benign breast lumps in young females

    Saira Saleem, Sundus Tariq, Saba Tariq, Sofia Irfan, Farhan Javed
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6647

  • “Underneath the visible” - COVID-19 Risk prediction tools in a high-volume, low-resource Emergency Department

    Sama Mukhtar, Sarfaraz Ahmed Khatri, Adeel Khatri, Nida Ghouri, Megan Rybarczyk
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6043

  • Clinical effect of minimally invasive technique of internal fixation device removal in patients with healed long tubular bone fractures

    Chaoyi Li, Wei Lin, Guozhi Wu, Linkang Zhang, Pijun Zhang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6967

  • A comparison of functional and radiological outcome of combine compression antegrade intertrochanteric nail (InterTan) and proximal femoral nail anti-rotation II (PFNA-II) in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures

    Zhonglian Zhu, Zhi Zhao, Xuyi Wang, Zhaodong Wang, Jianzhong Guan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6946

  • The effect of psychological distresses caused by COVID19 in healthcare professionals on happiness

    Serkan Köksoy, Belkıs CAN
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6448

  • Falls and correlations among community-dwelling older adults: A Cross-sectional study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Sultan H. Alamri, Ranya A. Ghamri, Wejdan H. Alshehri, Reema S. Alhuthayli, Nouf M. Alamoudi, Ragheed D. Alnufaei, Walid A. Alkeridy
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6993

  • Validation and exploratory factor analysis of Urdu Version of Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire

    Sana Muhammad Hussain, Bader Faiyaz Zuberi, Tazeen Rasheed, Faiza Sadaqat Ali, Erum Majid
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6602

  • Prescribing practices of Hormone Therapy for Menopausal females by OBGYN of Pakistan

    Nighat Shah, Dr Hira Tariq, Dr Farah, Dr Nusrat Shah
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6176

  • Association of the BB genotype of the ABO gene with the risk of acute myocardial infarction in hospital-based study

    Farzana Abubakar Yousuf, Iqbal Azam, Asal Khan Tareen, Khawar A. Kazmi, Jibran Sualeh Muhammad, Mohammad Perwaiz Iqbal
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.5905

  • Influence of different treatment methods of Left Colic Artery on postoperative rehabilitation of patients undergoing Laparoscopic Radical Resection of Rectal Cancer

    Chuang Ding, Lingyong Kong, Ming Zhang, Yan Chen
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6366

  • Comparison of different approaches of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic spinal compression fractures and analysis of influencing factors of re-fracture

    Dan Bu, Xuejun He
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.7069

  • Factors affecting recurrence in sigmoid volvulus

    Ercan Korkut, Rifat Peksoz, Esra Disci, Sabri Selcuk Atamanalp
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6882

  • Splenic artery transposition for hepatic arterial supply in living donor liver transplantation

    Kaleem Ullah, Abdul Wahab Dogar, Shams Uddin, Hafiz Bilal
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6351

  • Effects of high tibial osteotomy combined with arthroscopy on local inflammation degree and gait activity index in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis

    Qinghan Li, Haitao Wang, Dalin Wang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6846

  • Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders: A. Chohan Continuous Squeezing Suture (ACCSS) for Controlling Haemorrhage from the Lower Uterine Segment at Caesarean Section

    Muhammad Arshad Chohan, Prof Fauzia Butt, Dr Maria Imran, Dr Sadaf Zahra, Dr Moiz Chohan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6990

  • The effect of low-molecular-weight heparin combined with amikacin on the coagulation function and bacterial clearance in the treatment of patients with severe senile pneumonia

    Aihong Luo, Ya Liu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6627

  • Cardio protective effect of nicorandil in reperfusion injury among patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention

    Maria Ilyas, Dr. Mudassar Noor, Dr. Hamid Sharif Khan, Dr. Sauleha Haroon, Dr. Kulsoom Farhat, Dr. Shabana Ali
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6034

  • Effects of storage duration of suspended red blood cells before intraoperative infusion on coagulation indexes, routine blood examination and immune function in patients with gastrointestinal tumors

    Xiaofei Lan, Yan Chen, Qihua Bi, Weihong Xu, Jun Huang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.7031

  • Changes in serum lipids with the onset and progression of Diabetic Retinopathy in Type-II Diabetes Mellitus

    Mehnaz Nuruddin Gitay, Arisha Sohail, Yasmeen Arzoo, Muhammad Ali Shakir
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6265

  • CD10 expression in urinary bladder urothelial carcinoma is associated with high-tumor grade and stage

    Jaudah Ahmed Al-Maghrabi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6268

  • Expression and Clinical Significance of Thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor in the Subtypes of Papillary thyroid carcinomas

    Wei Shen, Shanshan Zhang, Qinghuai Li
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6096

  • Students’ performance in clinics and self-perceived Confidence in performing Endodontic procedures: A correlation study

    Muhammad Qasim Javed, Usman Anwer Bhatti
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6870

  • Prevalence of Lipohypertrophy and its Associations in Insulin-Treated Diabetic Patients

    Arsalan Nawaz, Muhammad Adnan Hasham, Maria Shireen, Mehwish Iftikhar
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6134

  • The role of pulse indicator continuous cardiac output (PiCCO) and critical care ultrasound in volume status assessment during fluid resuscitation for and prognosis of septic shock patients

    Yuxin Luo, Sidong Zhan, Lijuan Zhu, Meilan Xiong, Guiyan Liu, Cailing Wang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.5603

  • Vaginal Reconstruction in Patients with vaginal agenesis: Options and Outcome: A single-center experience

    Saida Abrar, Raheela Rizvi, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Islam
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6356

  • Effect of Gum Arabic powder on the mechanical properties of denture base acrylic

    Omar Alsadon, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alkhureif, Aftab Ahmed Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6937

  • Study on the Correlation and Clinical Significance of T lymphocyte Subsets, IL-6 and PCT in the Severity of Patients with Sepsis

    Qian Li, Wenwen Yan, Sha Liu, Hui Li
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.5711

  • Comparison of changes in retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and intraocular pressure between glaucoma and non-glaucoma patients after phacoemulsification

    Maryam Shahid, Dr. Zubair Saleem, Tayyaba Gul Malik, Dr. Muhammad Farqaleet
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6531

  • Effect of Hypertension on EPR effect Induced by Polymer Nanomicelles in Renal Cell Carcinoma in vitro

    Zhenyu Cui, Tao Ma, Wenzeng Yang, Weibing Shuang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6584

  • Predictors of Mortality in COVID-19 patients: An observational study

    Muhammad Arsalan Qureshi, Kaleem Ullah Toori, Raja Mobeen Ahmed
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6059

  • Effect of Daratumumab combined with Chemotherapy on Immune Function in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma and Observation of its Clinical Efficacy

    Ye-hua Zhang, Feng Xu, Chang-qing Xu, Zi-tan Zhang, Zong-jiu Jiao
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6667

  • Posterior fossa epidural hematoma: A 6-year management experience

    Seema Sharafat, Farooq Azam, Zahid Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6408

  • Effect of infrared irradiation combined with mannitol and kinesiology tape on postoperative swelling and pain in patients with a periarticular ankle fracture

    Yuanyuan Liu, Deli Guo, Xinghua Zhou, Bo Wang, Panxiang Li, Tao Li
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.5869

  • Addressing Osteonecrosis: A preventable catastrophe - A multi-center study

    Mafaza Alam, Zahid Mehmood Khan, Laima Alam, Varqa Faraid, Adnan Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.5985

  • Comparison of pain relief and limb function improvement after extracorporeal shock wave therapy and thermomagnetic therapy in the treatment of low back pain

    Tao Wu, Dun Wang, Xia Zhang, Junmei Li, Bo Yuan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6668

  • Risk factors for Hyponatremia in COVID-19 hospitalised patients

    Muhammad Anees, Muhammad Raza, Omair` Farooq, Asim Mumtaz
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.5466

  • Serum procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in early diagnosis of acute kidney injury after upper urinary tract calculi

    Shirui Hao, Yin Guo, Ruiyan Zhao, Ting Wang, Shujun Li
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6694

Systematic Review

  • Does depression increase the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus? A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Chuanjiang Zhang, Lan Jing, Juan Wang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6845

Special Communications

  • Ferritin screening and Iron treatment for maternal anemia and fetal growth restriction prevention - A multicenter randomized controlled trial (FAIR Study)

    Tayyiba Wasim, Natasha Bushra, Arif Tajammul, Shamsa Humayun, Saba Rasool, Fatima Shahbaz, Anam Riaz, Farah Siddique, Khadija Irfan Khawaja, Aziz Fatima, Zubia Zafar, Khalid Saeed Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6686

Brief Communication

  • Development of an emergency airway response system for COVID-19 at a tertiary care hospital in resource limited country

    Faisal Shamim, Muhammad Faisal Khan, Khalid Samad, Asad Latif
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.5689

Case Reports

  • Placenta increta in an unscarred and bicornute uterus

    Namia Nazir, Daniya Khan, Farah Deeba Nasrullah, Riffat Jaleel
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6164

  • Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA): A case report with atypical presentation

    Khalid Mehmood, Nauman Ismat Butt, Fahmina Ashfaq, Sabeen Aftab
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6436

  • PLA2G6-Associated Neurodegeneration: A Rare Case Report of Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation in Children

    Nurani Widianti, Meta Herdiana Hanindita, Nur Aisiyah Widjaja, Roedi Irawan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.6801

View Point

  • For the love of all that is holy, stop prescribing sodium valproate and carbamazepine together

    Wajid Jawaid
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.7281

Acknowledgement

  • Acknowledgement of Reviewers

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.1.8313