Vol. 41 No. 9 (2025): September 2025

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Pak J Med Sci Vol.41, No.9, 2025

Published: 2025-08-26

Content

Guest Editorial

  • Exploring Black Holes in Medical Education: Opportunities for Innovative Research

    Ashfaq Akram
    2435-2437
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12435

  • Gender Professionalism: Redefining Respect in Healthcare and Medical Education

    Wajiha Rizwan, Saima Chaudhry
    2438-2440
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12982

Original Articles

  • The role of ChatGPT in clinical practice: perceptions, expectations and future implications amongst the clinical faculty

    Laiba Zahir, Laloona Hussain, Wahab Zia, Iqbal Haider
    2441-2447
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12131

  • Clinical efficacy of Dupilumab in the treatment of moderate to severe Atopic Dermatitis and Type-II Inflammation-Related comorbidities: A real-world study

    Bo Ding, Yin Lai, Jiahui Zhang, Yanming Lu, Yiwei Wang, Yinshi Guo
    2448-2456
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12369

  • Efficacy of medication reconciliation in medication therapy for chronic diseases in elderly patients with coronary atherosclerotic heart disease

    Maodong Zheng, Naidong Wang, Xujun Hu, Juan Yan, Yuhuan Cui
    2457-2462
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11187

  • Evaluation of clinical response according to category and level of evidence for therapeutic plasma exchange indications: A Single-Center Experience

    Ali Dogan, Gokhan Aydeniz
    2463-2469
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12597

  • Genetic polymorphism of CCR5 (59029A/G) and CCR2 (-64I A/G) promoters in HIV infected patients

    Aafshar Khalid, Romeeza Tahir, Shah Jahan, Hasnain Javed
    2470-2474
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12174

  • Epidemiology and related risk factors of prolonged QT interval in neonates

    Yu Hong, Yongmei Wang, Qin Zhou, Min Wang, Jing Zhou
    2475-2480
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11825

  • Effects of ultrasound of different intensities plus neurotrophic factors on inflammatory markers and oxidative stress, and clinical efficacy in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain

    Weili Ji, Meng Li, Lingzhi Li, Xue Bai, Fengjuan Wang
    2481-2485
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11619

  • Comparative evaluation of the diagnostic value of HALP Score and systemic inflammatory immune index biomarkers in childhood appendicitis

    Yeliz Kart, Emine Bilaloğlu, Adnan Karaibrahimoglu
    2486-2490
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12438

  • Exploring the Socio-cultural Dynamics of Treatment Adherence amongst Females living with Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Karachi, Pakistan

    Abeer Mian, Mehjabeen Musharraf, Lubna Ansari Baig
    2491-2498
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11726

  • Clinical efficacy of different surgical timing options in the treatment of congenital pediatric polydactyly

    Xu Zhang, Nan Li, Jiani Qi, Shuai Han, Hongbian Zhu
    2499-2504
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11636

  • Comparing Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) and non-MDR Patients in Intensive Care Unit: Outcomes and Challenges

    Kaleem Ullah Toori, Ramsha Ghazal Arshad, Javeria Rahim
    2505-2511
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12029

  • Comparative study on functional outcomes of bipolar hemiarthroplasty versus total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures

    Zhenning Liu, Jun Li, Daojian Zhang, Hao Wu
    2512-2517
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11781

  • Clinical and biochemical profile in adolescent and adult polycystic ovary syndrome patients

    Bakht Babar, Ghulam Farooq, Misbah Manzoor, Hashim Khan
    2518-2522
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12228

  • The efficacy and safety of left bundle branch pacing combined with sacubitril/valsartan or enalapril in the treatment of elderly coronary heart disease with chronic heart failure

    Chen Zhao, Huan Zhang, Juan Zhang, Kangli Chen
    2523-2528
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12557

  • Optimizing Dental Implant Success: Biomechanical Insights, Computer-Guided Precision and The Role of Open Guide Systems in Achieving Cost-Effective and Accessible Treatment

    Abdulaziz Abdullah Alkhureif, Majed M. Alsarani, Aftab Ahmed Khan, Aisha Wasi
    2529-2534
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11808

  • Reconstruction of Iatrogenic Bile Duct Injuries following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

    Ainul Hadi, Imranuddin Khan, Farrukh Ozair Shah
    2535-2539
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11870

  • Diagnostic value of high-resolution ultrasonography and computed tomography in the diagnosis of nasal bone fracture

    Xiaoyun Yang, Yi Wang, Yujin Feng, Lijuan Gao
    2540-2545
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12706

  • Correlation of clone size with clinical and lab presentation in Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH): A single center experience

    Memoona Khan, Nabeela Khan, Saima Humayun, Haider Nisar, Mehreen Ali Khan
    2546-2551
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11897

  • Study on pathogen monitoring and critical patient treatment strategies for acute community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections

    Ke Gong, Siqi Yang
    2552-2557
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12121

  • Association of Genetic Risk Variants in SETBP1, FANCM, and LSP1 with Familial Breast Cancer in the Pakistani Pashtun Population

    Hussain Shah, Muhammad Saeeed, Asif Jan, Zakiullah
    2558-2564
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12324

  • The impact of combined narrative and evidence-based nursing on cancer patients with a peripherally inserted central catheter: A retrospective study

    Juan Hu, Fangfang Weng
    2565-2572
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12676

  • Occupational stress and its association with obesity among Healthcare Workers in Madinah

    Maryam Abdullah Almubarak, Farah Asad Mansuri, Hind Abdullah Almubarak, Alanoud Nwishi Almohammdi
    2573-2579
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12497

  • Evaluation of pharmacist’s interventions in a Hospital Pharmacy of a Secondary Care Centre of Aga Khan University Hospital

    Afia Tariq Butt, Ayesha Feeroze, Iyad Naeem, Sumaira Khadim
    2580-2586
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11700

  • Risk factors of ICU-acquired weakness in sepsis patients

    Changyu Jin, Fulin Hu, Ling Wu, Liuhui Zhang, Bo Wu, Yupei Yang
    2587-2594
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12558

  • Evaluation of toxoplasma, rubella, and cytomegalovirus seroprevalence and avidity testing in pregnant women

    Banu Hümeyra Keskin, Betül Altıntaş Öner
    2595-2599
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12453

  • Genetic Profiling and frequencies of Modifiers in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia

    Gulrukh Sohail, Abid Sohail Taj, Arshi Naz, Muhammad Tariq Masood Khan
    2600-2605
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11571

  • Clinical Application of Perioperative Nursing in Vascular Interventional Therapy

    Jing Zhao, Dan Chen, Xiaojing Ren
    2606-2611
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12019

  • Comparison of IV Nalbuphine versus ibuprofen for Postoperative Pain control in cesarean section

    Mehnaz Khakwani, Rashida Parveen, Hajra Sultana
    2612-2617
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11016

  • Clinical study on early warning signal monitoring (salivary indicators) of exercise-induced fatigue in technical winter sports athletes

    Yun Fu, Yaming Yu, Weichao Chen
    2618-2622
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11305

  • FEF2575 percentage reversibility and its comparison with FEV1 Reversibility in diagnosis of asthma

    Mirza Muhammad Ayub Baig, Muhammad Usman Baig, Mehr Muhammad Imran
    2623-2627
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11535

  • The clinical outcomes and tolerability of adding radiotherapy to first-line chemoimmunotherapy for treating patients with metastatic or relapsed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A retrospective cohort study

    Xin Hou, Zhen Ren, Rui Duan, Xin Ding
    2628-2638
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12491

  • Effects of preoperative inflammation parameters on regional anesthesia blockade times in pregnant women

    Dilek Yeniay, Ali Altınbas, Mehmet Değermenci, Hilmi Furkan Arslan
    2639-2645
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12144

  • Anti-Mullerian Hormone Gene Polymorphism in Polycystic ovary syndrome: A pilot study

    Laiba Rehmat, Samar Zaki, Haq Nawaz Khan, Unab I Khan, Rehana Rehman
    2646-2651
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12104

  • The efficacy and safety of percutaneous coronary intervention via distal transradial access in the treatment of coronary heart disease patients

    Dongqin Ge, Gaojun Cai, Feng Li, Qiuwei Zhang
    2652-2657
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12603

Systematic Review

  • Efficacy of structured teaching program for rehabilitation of children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Yinfang Zhu, Manyan Zhang, Dandan Ma, Pingping Wang
    2658-2666
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12634

  • Effectiveness of Digital interventions on Mental Health and Psychological Well-being of College and University students

    Farah Rashid, Nusrat Zareen, Tabassum Alvi, Hadiya Rashed Siddiqui
    2667-2675
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12009

  • Safety of Teduglutide for Managing Patients with Short Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Shuai Liu, Xiaowei Yu, Feifei Ye, Liangxian Jiang
    2676-2686
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12604

  • Comparative analysis of pregnancy outcomes after emergency and elective cerclage: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Yiyi Zhang, Tianzhen Tang
    2687-2699
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.12685

Case Reports

  • Ankylosing spondylitis mimicking myocardial infarction: A diagnostic challenge, can be tricky to diagnose

    Shaker Hassan S Alshehri, Mohamed Mohiuddin Malabari, Ali Ibrahim Alhefzi, Ahmed Onayzan Alshammari, Saadeldin Ahmed Idris
    2700-2703
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11243

  • A Stitch in Time - Emergency Repair of post-ROSC patient with Acute Traumatic Cardiac Tamponade following Penetrating Chest Trauma

    Muhammad Saad Sikander, Osama Abdul Mateen, Muhammad Saad Farooq, Tariq Mehmood
    2704-2706
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.9.11163

Acknowledgement