Vol. 73 No. 11 (2023): NOVEMBER

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NOVEMBER CONTENT

Published: 2023-11-01

EDITORIAL

Importance of Health Policy and Systems Research for Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems: A Call to Action to Accelerate Progress

Walter R. Frontera, Wouter DeGroote, Abdul Ghaffar

2147-2149
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Conflict of interests driven by pharmaceutical incentivisation: risks to the medical fraternity in Pakistan

Muhammad Naveed Noor, Afifah Rahman-Shepherd, Amna Rehana Siddiqui

2150-2151
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Differences of sexual differentiation: A place under the sun

Sanjay Kalra

2152-2152
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Effects of core strengthening and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique on the Barthel index and balance in patients with hemiplegic stroke –a quasi-experimental study

Qandeel Yousaf, Rabiiya Noor, Imran Ghafoor

2153-2156
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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Protocol for intervention study in reducing elevated blood pressure through intermittent fasting

Dharina Baharuddin, Mas Ayu Said, Hazreen Abdul Majid

2171-2176
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Clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of paediatric non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan

Juverya Naqvi, Mir Ibrahim Sajid, Saiqa Khan, Zaib-un-Nisa Kamran, Zehra Fadoo

2161-2164
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Sociotropy-autonomy, self-criticism and self-esteem in individuals with or without depression

Sahrash Jhangir, Rabia Jameel

2196-2199
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Role of shear wave elastography in assessment of placental elasticity in normal and high-risk pregnancies in third trimester

Sheeza Imtiaz, Nasreen Naz, Ayesha Walid, Anila Rahim, Hira Fatima Waseem

2205-2208
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The effects of wheat pill poisoning (aluminum phosphide) dosage on arterial blood gases and their clinical outcome

Sajjad Ali, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Ashraf, Zohra Islam, Syed Kashif Ali Shah, Nayab Ali

2189-2195
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Factors and determinants associated with prevalence of anaemia in adults in Karachi, Pakistan

Husan Bano Channar, Zulfiqar Ali Laghari, Ayaz Ali Samo, Ikram Din Ujjan

2165-2170
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Validation of an assessment tool for professionalism in medical students: a mixed method study

Humaira Fayyaz Khan, Raheela Yasmeen, Shabana Ali

2177-2182
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Relationship between Genetic Variant of OXTR (rs53576) and MTNR1B (rs1387153) and Symptoms of Psychological Stress in Females with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Fatima Abid, Sadaf Ahmed, Shamoon Noushad, Sabah Farhat, Syeda Sadia Fatima

2209-2213
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Usefulness of Sofosbuvir and Daclatasvir combination in the treatment of HCV infection in childhood cancer patients: experience from a tertiary care hospital

Uzma Imam, Arit Parkash , Nandlal Daryani, Fahad Mumtaz

2183-2188
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Home Isolated COVID-19 patients adhering to recommended guidelines: a cross sectional survey in Karachi

Shobha Luxmi, Munazza Obaid, Sadaf Zia, Fatiam Zulfiqar Siddiqui, Musfirah Danyal Barry, Saba Zaheer, Faiza Zakaria

2157-2160
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The breastfeeding effect on the tear film of women: an observational study

Mana Alafri Alanazi, Gamal Abdel-Rahman El-Hiti, Amjad Ali Alshamrani, Mashaaer Abdulwahhab Baashen, Raied Fagehi, Ali Mohammed Masmali

2200-2204
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Narrative Review

World Health Organization success in rehabilitation 2030 including refugees’ rehabilitation across South Asia: a narrative review

Nazia Mumtaz, Ghulam Saqulain

2226-2231
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Utilization of the complete blood count in diagnosing endemic diseases in Pakistan

Noor Khalid, Muhammad Umer

2219-2218
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Irisin; a myokine with therapeutic and diagnostic potential in clinical dentistry

Alina Saleem, Sarah Ghafoor

2214-2218
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CASE REPORT

Congenital diarrhoea in a neonate with hypernatraemia and dehydration

Ammara Kaleem; Javaria Younus; Farah Haroon, Bushra Fatima, Faria Afzal, Shumaila Chaudhry

2254-2256
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The dilemma of management of cystic lesions; an uncertain way forward: a case report

Fahad Umer, Niha Adnan, Madiha Khan, Madiha Bilal Qureshi

2269-2272
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Bursting heart syndrome; a rare case of aortocaval fistula repair

Talha Kareem, Muhammad Adeel Ahmed, Faizan Nihal, Omer Ehsan, Iqbal Khan

2263-2265
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Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides in a child: a rare case

Fatima Zahoor, Shakila Junaid, Ghazal Afzal

2257-2259
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Combined medial and lateral bucket handle meniscus tears with associated complete anterior cruciate ligament tear-a case report

Muhammad Amir Sohail, Amna Bashir, Umair Ul Hassan

2257-2259
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Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome diagnosed incidentally: a case report

Nazish Fatima, Zareen Kiran, Khalil Ullah Shabbir, Akhtar Ali Baloch

2280-2283
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Flexible bronchoscopy combined with videolaryngoscope for tracheal intubation in a child with Hunter syndrome: a case report

Faisal Shamim, Amber Gulamani, Abdullah Nisar, Saima Rashid, Humayun kaleem Siddiqui

2273-2276
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Foetal akinesia deformation sequence; a rare lethal entity- A case report

Gulnaz Shafqat, Kulsoom Fatima, Farida Hanif

2266-2268
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Ogilvie syndrome secondary due to underlying hypokalaemia and anticholinergics: case report and brief review of the literature

Namirah Iftikhar, Muhammad Osama Rehman Khalid, Uzma Ghori

2277-2279
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Women suffering from endometrioma-related symptoms may benefit from Silymarin, an antioxidant

Amna Faheem Mufti, Abdul Wahid Rizwan, Hassan Farooq

2323-2323
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Diabetic pneumopathy: A latest finding

Ariba Fida, Muhammad Sheheryar Javed, Fezan Rasool

2304-2304
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The road to crisis: State of Pakistan’s Research Output in Dementia

Tehniat Faraz Ahmed, Affan Ahmed

2298-2298
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The Valproic Acid Dilemma: Safe Alternatives for Pregnant Women and women of childbearing age with Epilepsy

Momina Abid, Javairia, Abdul Basit

2302-2302
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The myth of superfluous pre-operative NPO after midnight

Eman Alamgir, Unsa Alamgir, Iqra Alamgir

2317-2317
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Effectiveness of treatment of tralokinumab in treatment of atopic dermatitis in adolescents

Sameen Tahira, Fiza Mushtaq

2333-2333
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Newest and most promising Type 1 Diabetes treatment

Umm E Salma Banatwala, Rayaan Imran, Muhammad Usman Taufiq

2330-2330
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Hyftor – An emerging therapy for Facial Angiofibromas: A letter to the editor

Muhammad Hassan Zulfi, Zainab Abbas, Elahi Sana Jilani

2299-2299
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Is a Therapeutic approach required to treat Insomnia in Pakistan?

Laveeza Fatima, Ahmad Danial, Moosa Zulfiqar Ali

2311-2311
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Patient Exposure to Pregabalin During Pregnancy: Safe or Unsafe?

Araj Naveed Siddiqui, Fakiha Ahmed Shah, Yamna Naveed Siddiqui

2324-2324
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AI Chatbots and Psychotherapy: A Match Made in Heaven?

Huzaifa Saqib, Sumyia, Alizeh Saqib

2321-2321
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Interprofessional education: collaborative team work among undergraduate medical students

Shumaila Rafi

2303-2303
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The Potential Weight Loss Benefits of Tirzepatide: A Double-edged Sword?

Muhammad Taha Nasim, Ayesha Ali, Muhammad Tabish Nasim

2318-2318
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Rising Antimicrobial Resistance in Pakistan, a call for an urgent action

Faisal Rasheed, Sameer Almas

2300-2300
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Trending screen addiction---emerging risk of increased virtual autism among toddlers

Fatima Rehan, Maryam Nasrumminallah, Sawairah Mukhtiar

2309-2310
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"Stem Cells in Urology: A Promising Development for the Treatment of Urological Disorders"

Shah Ahmed

2314-2314
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Can the Monkeypox virus pose a potential threat for Pakistan with new emerging cases?

Haiqa Zulfiqar, Uzma Aslam, Yusuf Hasan Ali

2331-2331
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The Dilemma of Pharmaceutical Companies in Pakistan: Navigating Price Regulations During a Time of High Inflation

Noman Mansoor, Aimen Warsi

2327-2328
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Prediction of Seizures in Patients with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy, more than 30 minutes before onset

Sameen Shahid, Haneen Kamran, Hafiz Muhammad Qasim Zafar

2325-2325
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Calamity of secondary Dengue Virus followed by climatic changes

Laiba Abid, Muhammah Ahmed Shaikh, Usama Abdul Ahad Memon

2322-2322
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Is Pakistan ready to implement Artificial Intelligence?

Hamna Tariq, Areeba Sajid

2319-2320
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Can the choice of resuscitation fluid in a patient with traumatic brain injury affect the outcome?

Umar Nadeem, Sobia Sarwar, Bilal Ahmad

2301-2301
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Passive smoking and the health of children: a primary concern in Pakistan

Syeda Fatima Mehdi Jafri, Syeda Fizza Hussain, Wajiha Zehra

2315-2316
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Discontinuation of long-established Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate; call for awareness and drug-substitutes: A Letter to the Editor

Muhammad Affan, Erum Ilyas

2332-2332
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Clinical audit: a necessity or a formality?

Sami Ajaz, Muhammad Ahmad, Muhammad Raza Sarfraz

2311-2311
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Betamethasone and vision loss: An alarming side effect!

Muhammad Wajeeh Anis, Mina Mansoor, Mohammad Ijlal Younus

2329-2329
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Proton pump inhibitors- Adversaries in our fight against antibiotic resistance?

Sumayya Umar, Zoya Ejaz, Faizan Masood

2326-2326
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Comments on a Published Article

SHORT COMMUNICATION

Correlation of medial longitudinal arch height with postural stability, sensory integration, balance and fall risk among healthy young adults

Sameera Gul, Hafiza Noor ul Huda, Misha Raza, Muhammad Osama

2242-2246
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Assessment of problem-based learning in dental education and exploring barriers to its implementation: theory to reality

Khadija Farrukh, Ambreen Usmani, Syed Bilal Yousuf

2247-2250
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Comparison of knowledge among millennials studying in non-medical universities regarding premarital and prenatal thalassemia screening policies in Pakistan

Shazia Fakhir Durrani, Ammara Hameed, Rida Ali, Inayat Hussain Thaver, Shakeel Ahmed

2232-2234
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Radial artery harvesting with skin bridge technique among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: an approach for developing countries

Sanaullah Junejo, Sehar Salim Virani, Tariq Mahmood Khan, Shahid Ahmed Sami

2235-2238
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Association between hip flexor tightness and lumbar instability in adults

Asghar Khan, Arshad Nawaz Malik

2239-2241
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Effect of Graston technique versus ischaemic compression in students who developed neck pain during distance learning in Covid-19: a pilot study preceding the randomised clinical trial

Mushyyaida Iqbal, Hafsa Noreen, Tuba Ureeda Tasawar, Khansa Tajammul

2251-2253
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BAROCRINOLOGY

Medical Gastronomy and Glucofriendly Gastronomy: Tools for Chronic Disease and Diabetes Care

Sanjay Kalra, Atul Dhingra, Nitin Kapoor

2288-2290
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RECENT ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY

Allotriophagy and Allotriodipsia in Endocrinology

Sanjay Kalra, Avivar Awasthi, Saurabh Arora, Nitin Kapoor

2284-2285
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IMAGING CORNER

Clinical significance of dermal backflow on lymphoscintigraphy in patients with lower limb edema

Areej Aijaz, Tanzil Sajid, Aamna Hassan

2293-2294
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REHABILITATION SCIENCES CORNER

Task oriented training for Stroke Rehabilitation: A mini review

Ayesha Afridi, Arshad Nawaz Malik, Farooq Azam Rathore

2295-2297
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EVIDENCE BASED NEURO-ONCOLOGY

Raman Spectroscopy: Can it change the future of Brain Tumour Surgery?

Qurat-Ul-Ain Virani, Hafiza Fatima Aziz, Shahzad Shamim

2291-2292
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR REJOINDER

Response from F R Khan, S M R Kazmi, H K Siddiqui, et al. (J Pak Med Assoc. 2023; 73: 1275-1279) Prosthetic complications with dental implants: A bibliometric analysis of 20 top cited articles

Farhan Raza Khan, Syed Murtaza Raza Kazmi, Humayun Kaleem Siddiqui, Ayesha Aziz

2308-2308
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Response from M Maqsood, P Waheed, A Rashid, et al. (J Pak Med Assoc. 2023; 73: 978-982) Aldose reductase gene polymorphism rs752010122 and retinopathy in type 2 diabetics

Muntaha Maqsood, Palvasha Waheed, Amir Rashid, Asifa Majeed, Ahsan Mukhtar

2306-2306
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PRIMARY CARE DIABETES

Psychovigilance in diabetes

Sanjay Kalra, Komal Verma, Navneet Agrawal, Atul Dhingra

2286-2287
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