Vol. 30 No. 3 (2014): May - June 2014 Pak J Med Sci

May - June 2014 Pak J Med Sci
Published: 2014-05-31

View Point

  • Do the rates we report misinform the local programs?

    Mohammad Darvishi, Atefeh Noori, Shervin Assari, Babak Moazen
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4912

Leading Article

  • Political determinants of Health: Lessons for Pakistan

    Rashid Jooma, Guido Sabatinelli
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.5487

Original Articles

  • Prescription patterns of general practitioners in Peshawar, Pakistan

    Usman Ahmad Raza, Tayyeba Khursheed, Muhammad Irfan, Maryam Abbas, Uma Maheswari Irfan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4931

  • Comparative studies of salivary and blood sialic acid, lipid peroxidation and antioxidative status in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC)

    Mahmood Rasool, Saima Rubab Khan, Arif Malik, Khalid Mahmood Khan, Sara Zahid, Abdul Manan, Mahmood Husain Qazi, Muhammad Imran Naseer
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4985

  • Treatment of spontaneous ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma: A single-center study

    Bo Li, Kefei Chen, Yongang Wei, Fei Liu, Hongyu Li, Zhipeng Zhou, Bo Li
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4001

  • Metabolic syndrome as a risk factor for elevated intraocular pressure

    Nedime Şahinoğlu Keşkek, Sakir Ozgur Keskek, Selim Cevher, Sinan Kirim, Asim Kayiklik, Gulay Ortoglu, Tayyibe Saler
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4514

  • The clinical implications of ear canal debris in hearing aid users

    Foster T Orji, Emmanuel O Onyero, Christian E Agbo
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4742

  • ERCC1 and BRCA1 mRNA expression predicts the clinical outcome of non-small cell lung cancer receiving platinum-based chemotherapy

    Feng Xian-jun, Qin Xiu-guang, Zang Li, Feng Hui, Wang Wan-ling, Liu Dong, Li Ping-fa
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4187

  • Simple patch closure for perforated peptic ulcer in children followed by Helicobacter pylori eradication

    Turan Yıldız, Huri Tilla ilçe, Canan Ceran, Zekeriya İlçe
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4705

  • Overweight and obesity among children (10-13 years) in Bahrain: A comparison between Two International Standards

    Abdulrahman Musaiger, Mariam Al-Mannai, Qazi Al-Marzog
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4796

  • The clinical & neurophysiological study of leprosy

    Murat Cabalar, Vildan Yayla, Samiye Ulutas, Songül Senadım, Ayla Culha Oktar
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.5354

  • The relationship between family history of cancer, coping style and psychological distress

    Yu Liu, Chunmei Cao
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4634

  • Correlation between microalbuminuria and hypertension in Type 2 diabetic patients

    Alia Ali, Azeem Taj, Muhammad Joher Amin, Farrukh Iqbal, Zafar Iqbal
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.5042

  • Cardiovascular risk factors among retired attendeesvisiting primary care clinics Yousef Abdullah Al Turki

    Yousef Abdullah Al Turki
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4269

  • Association of Hepatitis C virus infection and Interleukin-28B Gene Polymorphism in Chinese Children

    Rongrong Wu, Fengqun Liu, Shishu Zhu, Jin Han
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4267

  • Impact of duration of macula off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment on visual outcome

    Mahtab Alam Khanzada, Shahid Wahab, Lakhani Das Hargun
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4744

  • Uterine closure with unlocked suture in cesarean section: Safety and Quality

    Guluzar Arzu Turan, Esra Bahar Gur, Sumeyra Tatar, Ayse Gokduman, Serkan Guclu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4545

  • Clinical pathologies of breast cancer in the elderly and youths and their prognosis

    Hong Ji, Ning Ai, Qinghuai Li, Kaili Zhang, Wang Di
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4929

  • Acetylsalicylic acid resistance in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, prediabetes & non-diabetic coronary artery disease

    Mustafa Çetin, Emrullah Kiziltunc, Zehra Güven Çetin, Hülya Çiçekçioğlu, Müslüm Şahin, Serhat Işık, Alparslan Kurtul, Ender Örnek, Feridun Vasfi Ulusoy
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4773

  • Reference range of zinc in adult population (20-29 years) of Lahore, Pakistan

    Warda Hussain, Asim Mumtaz, Farzana Yasmeen, Sana Qayyum Khan, Toqeer Butt
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4027

  • Comparing school lunch and canteen foods consumption of children in Kayseri, Turkey

    Dilek Ongan, Neriman Inanc, Betul Cicek
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4651

  • Postoperative nosocomial infections among children with congenital heart disease

    Jian Zhang, Yan Yuan, Peiling Li, Tuanjie Wang, Jun Gao, Jinhua Yao, Shujun Li
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4648

  • Frequency of sexual dysfunction and its causative factors among diabetic women in Turkey

    Nuriye B
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4638

  • Otomycosis; clinical features, predisposing factors and treatment implications

    Khurshid Anwar, Mohammad Shahid Gohar
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4106

  • The role of maternal serumbeta-HCG and PAPP-A levels at gestational weeks 10 to 14 in the prediction of pre-eclampsia

    Özkan Özdamar, İsmet Gün, Uğur Keskin, Necmettin Koçak, Ercüment Müngen
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4554

  • Management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding from portal hypertension: Elective or emergency surgery?

    Sen Liu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4520

  • Predictive value of soluble CD14, Interleukin-6 and procalcitonin for lower extremity amputation in people with diabetes with foot ulcers: A pilot study

    Ahmet Karakas, Erol Arslan, Tolga Cakmak, Ibrahim Ayd?n, E.Ozgur Akgul, Seref Demirbas, Senol Yildiz
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4575

  • Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding folic acid deficiency; A hidden hunger

    Aliya Hisam, Mahmood Ur Rahman, Syed Fawad Mashhadi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4716

  • Evaluation of Mean Platelet Volume values in lean women with polycystic ovary syndrome

    Dilek Benk Silfeler, Raziye Keskin Kurt, Erhan Yengil, Burak Un, Secil Arica, Ali Baloglu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4475

  • ABO blood group frequency in Ischemic heart disease patients in Pakistani population

    Saima Sharif, Naureen Anwar, Tasnim Farasat, Shagufta Naz
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4502

  • Is atmospheric pressure change an independent risk factor for hemoptysis?

    Omer Araz, Elif Yilmazel Ucar, Metin Akgun, Yener Aydin, Mehmet Meral, Leyla Saglam, Hasan Kaynar, Ali Metin Gorguner
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.5063

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute gallstone pancreatitis in index hospital admission: Feasibility and safety

    Ahmed Khan Sangrasi, B M Syed, Amir Iqbal Memon, Abdul Aziz Laghari, K. Altaf Hussain Talpur, Jawaid Naeem Qureshi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4380

  • Can we use serum gamma-glutamyl transferase levels to predict early mortality in stroke?

    Emine Akıncı, Nurettin özgür Dogan, Haluk Gumus, Nazire belgin Akıllı
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4456

  • Impact of an IEC (Information, Education and Communication) intervention on key family practices of mothers related to child health in Jamshoro, Sindh

    Salma Shaikh, Shazia Memon, Imran Ahmed, Amna Soomro, Rabia Manzoor, Saleem Shaikh
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4798

  • Common post-fitting complications intooth-supported fixed-fixed design metal-ceramic fixed dental prostheses

    Fazal Ghani, Nadia Zafar
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.5599

  • Maternal morbidity and perinatal outcome in preterm premature rupture of membranes before 37 weeks gestation

    Saira Dars, Safia Malik, Erum Samreen, Roshan Ara Kazi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4853

  • Relationshi̇p between atrial fibrilationand coronary bypass surgery

    Sedat Ozcan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4762

  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor expression in peripheral blood of patients with pregnancy inducedhypertension syndrome and its clinical significance

    Yanfang Ren, Huiling Wang, Haixia Qin, Jun Yang, Yuhong Wang, Shan Jiang, Ying Pan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4558

Clinical Case Series

  • Chronic scrotal pain caused by Mild Epididymitis: Report of a series of 44 cases

    Yongqing Lai, Zuhu Yu, Duqun Chen, Bentao Shi, Liangchao Ni, Yunchu Liu, Shangqi Yang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4256

Review Article

Special Communications

  • Emerging 21st Century Medical Technologies

    Mohammad Iqbal Bajwa
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.5211

Short Communication

  • Can hospital promotional activities be more ethical?

    Yiyi Chen, Zhou Yin, Qiong Xie, Zhexin Shao
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.5111

  • How to deal with burden of critical illness: A comparison of strategies in different areas of China

    Pengcheng Liu, Liwen Jiang, Chengyue Li
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4600

  • A comparison of the scorings of real and standardized patients on physician communication skills

    Rita Rezaei, Golnoush Mehrabani
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.3255

Case Reports

  • A case of hepatic cyst-induced inferiorvena cava thrombosis

    Jaecheol Moon, Dahee Heo, Sanghoon Han
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4680

  • A rare case of critical illness polyneuropathy and literature review

    Jiachun Feng, Xinmei Jiang, Shaokuan Fang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4543

  • Cardiorenal syndrome followed by acute hepatitis C in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia

    Romeo-Gabriel Mihaila
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4376

  • Study of non-syndromic thumb aplasia in six independent cases

    Sajid Malik, Hafiza Fizzah Riaz, Karmoon Lal, Bashir Ahmad, Muhammad Shuaib, Syeda Farwa Naqvi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.4626

Correspondence

  • Atypical cause of a typical chest pain

    Imran Haider
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.5440

Retraction

  • Retraction: Atrial septal defect repair; our early and mid-phase results

    Sedat Ozcan, Ali Ümit Yener, M.Alper Turgut Özkan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.5928

  • Retraction: The effects of 21 and 23 milimeter aortic valve prosthesis on hemodynamic performance and functional capacity in young adults

    Ali Ümit Yener
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.303.5929