Vol. 30 No. 5 (2014): September – October 2014 Pak J Med Sci

September – October 2014 Pak J Med Sci

Published: 2014-07-21

View Point

  • The right to live or die? A perspectiveon voluntary euthanasia

    Amber Shah, Ammara Mushtaq
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5777

Original Articles

  • Clinical characteristics and immediate-outcome of children mechanically ventilated in a Pediatric Intensive Care Units

    Anwar Haque, Beenish Mukhtar, Naveed U Siddiqui
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5159

  • Clinical therapeutic effects of anterior decompression on spinal osteoporotic fracture and inflammatory cytokines

    Qi Liao, Shiqing Liu, Jiang-Hua Ming, Qing Chen, Qi Zhao, Yue Yang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5369

  • The effect of blood cell count on coronary flow in patients with coronary slow flow phenomenon

    Korhan Soylu, Okan Gulel, Huriye Yucel, Serkan Yuksel, Gokhan Aksan, Ay?eg Soylu, Sabri Demircan, Özcan Y?lmaz, Mahmut Sahin
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.4935

  • Comparison of the analgesic effect of intra-articular and extra-articular injection of morphine and ketamine compound in arthrotomy lower limb surgery under spinal anesthesia

    Reza Akhondzadeh, Mohammad Reza Pipelzade, Mohammad Reza Gousheh, Naser Sarrafan, Kamran Mahmoodi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.4775

  • Decision - delivery interval and perinatal outcome of emergency caesarean sections at a tertiary institution

    Onyedikachi Edwin Chukwudi, Chukwunwendu Anthony Okonkwo
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5470

  • Prevalence and susceptibility pattern of multi drug resistant clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Karachi

    Fouzia Zeeshan Khan, Adnan Khan, Shahana Urooj Kazmi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5400

  • The effect of intravenous dexamethasone in the treatment of septic arthritis

    Hamidreza Arti, Ali Mousapour, Sayed Mohamad Alavi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5217

  • Coping strategies for stress used by adolescent girls

    Hafsa Raheel
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5014

  • Correlation between plasma renalase level and coronary artery disease

    Benhong He, Jianjun Hao, Weiwei Sheng, Yuancai Xiang, Jiemei Zhang, Hao Zhu, Jingcheng Tian, Xu Zhu, Yunxia Feng
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5286

  • Estimated costs of the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers in a tertiary hospital in Turkey

    Şakir Özgür Keşkek, Sinan Kırım, Necmettin Yanmaz
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5182

  • Pathological changes in the maxillary sinus mucosae of patients with recurrent odontogenic maxillary sinusitis

    Lin Feng, Hua Li, Lingling E, Chuanjie Li, Yan Ding
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5312

  • Predictors of frequent oral analgesic use in rheumatoid arthritis

    Esha Das Gupta, Huey Shin Tee, Rajalingham Sakthiswary
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5112

  • Relationship between TLR4 and NF-κB p65 protein expressions and clinical radiosensitivity of patientswith esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

    Hua Tang, Feng Wang, Xi-Fa Zhou, Jian Zhou, Ling Chen, Ju-Dong Luo, En-Ci Xu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5472

  • Impact of peak estradiol levels on reproductive outcome of intracytoplasmic sperm injection

    Rehana Rehman, Shireen Jawaid, Hina Gul, Rakhshaan Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5175

  • Ductus venosus doppler flow velocity after transplacental and non-transplacental amniocentesis during midtrimester

    Burcu Artunc Ulkumen, Halil Gursoy Pala, Yesim Bulbul Baytur, Faik Mumtaz Koyuncu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5065

  • Comparison of liver resection and transplantation for Child-pugh A cirrhotic patient with very early hepatocellular carcinoma and portal hypertension

    Yan Dai, Chuan Li, Tian Fu Wen, Lu Nan Yan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5038

  • A study of stress response to endotracheal intubation comparing glidescope and flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope

    Mansoor Aqil
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.4788

  • Prevention of anastomotic fistula formation after low-position Dixon Operation

    Feng Gao, Ming Xu, Feng Song, Xin Zhang, Yong Zhao
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.4453

  • The role of multiplex PCR test in identification of bacterial pathogens in lower respiratory tract infections

    Özlem Aydemir, Yusuf Aydemir, Mehmet Özdemir
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5098

  • Clinical comparison of propofol-remifentanil TCI with sevoflurane induction/maintenance anesthesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    Xiaoqian Deng, Tao Zhu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5196

  • Isolation and characterization of human mesenchymal stromal cells derived from placental decidua basalis; umbilical cord wharton

    Negar Azarpira, Anahita Shaer, MahdokhtH Aghdaie, Elaheh Esfandiari
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.4537

  • Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) as a mesenchymal marker of early hepatic stellate cells activation in liver fibrosisin Chronic Hepatitis C infection

    Sobia Hassan, Serajuddaula Syed, Shahnaz Imdad Kehar
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5534

  • Comparative evaluation of chromogenic agar medium and conventional culture system for isolation and presumptive identification of uropathogens

    Most. Laila Akter, Rezwana Haque, Md Abdus Salam
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5243

  • Induction of B7-H1 expression by human cytomegalovirus in extravillous cytotrophoblast cells and role of MAPK pathway

    Wenrong Gong, Jianhua Zhao, Zhen Chen, Lin Lei, Lihua Luo, Xuehong Zhao, Hui Xing, Suhua Chen, Qisheng Tu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5144

  • Diabetes effect on Quality of Life in the long-term after Limb salvage with Infrageniculate Bypasses accompanied with minor amputations

    Kivanc Derya Peker, Sevki Murat Aksoy
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5226

  • Efficacy of Methotrexate in patients with plaque type psoriasis

    Sabiqa Haider, Zarnaz Wahid, Najam us Saher, Farzana Riaz
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.4451

  • Computer and Internet use among Undergraduate Medical Students in Iran

    Ali Ayatollahi, Jamshid Ayatollahi, Fateme Ayatollahi, Reza Ayatollahi, Seyed Hossein Shahcheraghi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5355

  • Single-dose sufentanil or fentanyl reduces agitation after sevoflurane anesthesia in children undergoing ophthalmic surgery

    Peng Liang, Cheng Zhou, Juan Ni, Zhen Luo, Bin Liu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.4483

  • Effects of B-lymphocyte dysfunction on the serum copper, selenium and zinc levels of rheumatoid arthritis patients

    Jiangtao Li, Yan Liang, Hejuan Mao, Wenyu Deng, Jie Zhang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5214

  • Identification of genotypes of Influenza A virus in Malaysia

    Md Mostafizur Rahman, Wong KK, Isahak I, Rashid ZZ, Alfizah H
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5224

  • Polymorphisms of vascular endothelial growth factor on prognosis in osteosarcoma patients

    Dong-ju Zhao, Xiao Ai-ju, Tian Yun-jiao, Zhang Ming-qiu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5170

  • Prevalence of psychiatric disorders among visitors to faith healers in Saudi Arabia

    Fahad D Alosaimi, Youssef Alshehri, Ibrahim Alfraih, Ayedh Alghamdi, Saleh Aldahash, Haifa Alkhuzayem, Haneen Albeeeshi
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5434

  • Comparison of low and standard pressure gas injection at abdominal cavity on postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    Reza Akhondzadeh, Nozar Nasajiyan, Fatemeh Javaherfourosh, Ali Ghomeishi, Faramarz Pazyar, Nader Hamoonpou
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5010

  • Prevalence of domestic violence and associated factors among married women in a semi-rural area of western Turkey

    Mehmet Enes Gokler, Didem Aslantas, Alaettin Unsal
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5504

  • The effectiveness of Kayaking exercises as compared to general mobility exercises in reducing axial rigidity and improve bed mobility in early to mid stage of Parkinson

    Faiza Shujaat, Nabila Soomro, Muhammad Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5231

  • The sustentaculum tali screw fixation for the treatment of Sanders type II calcaneal fracture: A finite element analysis

    Qing-jiang Pang, Xiao Yu, Zong-hui Guo
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5301

  • Assessment of the sexually abused female children admitted to a tertiary care hospital: Eight year experience

    Leyla Mollamahmutoglu, Ozlem Uzunlar, Inci Kahyaoglu, Sebnem Ozyer, Mustafa Besli, Mujdegul Karaca
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5274

  • Tissue polypeptide antigen & interleukin-6: Are their serum levels a predictor for response to chemotherapy in breast cancer?

    Wahda Basheer Al-Youzbaki, Niaam Basheer Al-Youzbaki, Muwaffaq M Telfah
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5199

  • Evaluation of risk factors for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia in term and near term infants

    Ali Bülbül, Nihal Cay, Merve Emecen Şanlı, Sinan Uslu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5080

  • Efficacy comparison of the anterior low small incision and the traditional incision for treatment of thyroid adenoma

    Zhen Zhang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.4767

  • Demographic factors affecting quality of life of hemodialysis patients

    Muhammad Anees, Muzammil Riaz Malik, Tanzeel Abbasi, Zeeshan Nasir, Yasir Hussain, Muhamamd Ibrahim
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5239

  • Increased frequencies of Th17 in the peripheral bloodof patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: A one year follow-up

    Dijiao Tang, Qian Niu, Nenggang Jiang, Jingjing Li, Qin Zheng, Yongqian Jia
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5252

Clinical Case Series

  • Recurrence of uterine tissue residues after laparoscopic hysterectomy or myomectomy

    Cunjian Yi, Li Li, Xiaowen Wang, Xiangqiong Liu
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.4509

  • Treating traumatic lumbosacral spondylolisthesis using posterior lumbar interbody fusion with three years follow up

    Shujie Tang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5096

Special Communications

  • BRIGHT Guidelines on Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose

    Abdul Basit, Asima Khan, Riasat Ali Khan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.6006

  • ‘E-learning’ modalities in the current eraof Medical Education in Pakistan

    Masood Jawaid, Syed Moyn Aly
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.4351

Case Reports

  • A rare case of pituitrin-induced delayed encephalopathy

    Tingting Xu, Lijun Zhu, Jiachun Feng, Shaokuan Fang
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5491

  • Giant intraoral condyloma accuminatum lesioncoexisting with genital condyloma

    Saime Serap Moroğlu Özdamar, Özkan Özdamar, Zafer Küçükodacı
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5322

  • Hereditary angioedema a rare cause of recurrent abdominal pain

    Xi Chen, Ying Xue Yang, Yu Lan Liu, Hua Tian Gan, Zhong Hui Wen
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.5524

Conference Proceedings

  • Proceedings of PAME Second National Conference 2014

    Shaukat Ali Jawaid
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.305.6056