2022: Volume 5 Issue 4 (April Issue)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4

Published: 2022-04-30

Editorial

Non-Communicable Diseases

Ahmad Alwazzan

01-01
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.413

Guest Editorial

COVID-19 and Cardiac Complications

Naseer Ahmed

02-02
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.414

Review Article

Hypolipidemic effect of Sesame Seed Oil: A Review Hypolipidemic Effect of Sesame Seed Oil

Misbah Arshad, Maimoona Ashfaq, Bahisht Rizwan, Rida Zanib, Amsa Fatima, Rabbiya Pervaiz, Zainab Gulzar, Abiha Fatima

03-08
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.111
Resveratrol: A Phenolic Prodigy Resveratrol: A Phenolic Prodigy

Mahin Jawad, Maham Jawad, Hafiza Nazia, Filza Khalid Khan, Arifa Ishaq, Kinza Khan

09-13
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.354
Genotypes Variation and Molecular Epidemiology Of The Hbv Chronic Liver Infection In The Local Population Of Pakistan: An Overview Of The Recent Literature Genotypes Variation and Molecular Epidemiology of HBV Chronic Liver Infection

Bushra Tahreem, Ghadir Ali , Haroon Ahmed, Asim Shahzad, Muhammad Khurram, Nabiha Naeem , Aquib Nazar , Muhammad Haris , Hussan ., Shahrukh .

14-19
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.372

Original Article

Prevalence and Identification of Binge Eating Pattern Among University Students: A Cross Sectional Study Binge eating pattern among university students

Maria Aslam, Mehroze Shahid, Aroosha Sohail, Rida Fatima, Attiqa Tayyaba, Kainat Ijaz, Muzna Mughal, Mawra Tahir, Noor Fatima, Inam Shafi, Muhammad Umair Irfan

20-24
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.191
Study of Applications of E-Test for the Detection of Beta Lactamase Producing Bacteria E-Test for the Detection of Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria

Mehwish Saleem, Zunaira Azam, Saneela Kausar, Hafiza Aqsa Azam, Amina Atiq, Jawairia Akram, Leeza Jameel, Zeenat Mehmood, Sara Hayee

25-30
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.258
Impact of High-Intensity Exercise on Antioxidant System and Liver Enzymes High-Intensity Exercise, Antioxidant System & Liver Enzymes

Alamgir Qureshi, Muhammad Jamil, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Butt, Shahzaman Khan , Nisar Ahmed Khaskheli , Muhammad Hashim Darya , Zeliha Selamoglu, Betul Ozdemir

31-36
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.209
Prevalence of TMJ pain associated with stress in undergraduate university students-A Cross sectional study TMJ Pain Associated with Stress

Khushboo Gulzar, Farooq Islam, Asim Raza Thakur, Sidra Shahzad, Saqlain Haider , Hamza Tanveer

37-40
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.315
Ultrasound Diagnosis and Risk Factors of 1st Trimester Complications in Pregnancy Ultrasound Diagnosis and Risk Factors of 1st Trimester

Khadija Bakhtawar , Akash John, Abid Ali , Maryam Mubbarka

41-45
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.293
Characterization of portal vein and other abdominal organs in portal hypertension patients using ultrasound Portal Vein and Other Abdominal Organs in Portal Hypertension Patients

. Sehrish, Akash John, Abid Ali, Urwa Nasir, Warda Kiran

46-50
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.330
Sonographic Assessment of Spleen to Left Kidney Ratio among School Going Children Ranging in Age from 8 to 15 years Sonographic Assessment of Spleen to Left Kidney

Amna Yousaf, Akash John, Abid Ali, Mah Noor

51-54
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.331
Incidence of infertility in females and Evaluation of its Causes Using Ultrasonography Incidence and Causes of Infertility in Females

Hamna Shahzad, Akash John, Abid Ali, Attia Ashraf, Muhammad Ahmad Naeem

55-58
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.342
Characterization of solid liver masses on ultrasound in adults Characterization of Solid Liver Masses on Ultrasound

Naweera Ahmad, Akash John, Abid Ali, Neha Nawaz, Muhammad Ahmad Naeem

59-62
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.343
Evaluation of Renal Cyst on Ultrasound in Adults Evaluation of Renal Cyst on Ultrasound in Adults

Attia Ashraf, Akash John, Hamna Shahzad, Muhammad Ahmad Naeem

63-66
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.344
Estimated Fetal Weight and Placental Thickness in Hypertensive and Non-hypertensive Women Diagnosed on Ultrasound: A Case Control Study Estimated Fetal Weight and Placental Thickness

Maryam Mubbarka, Akash John, Abid Ali, Khadija Bakhtawar , Warda Kiran

67-71
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.353
Perception Of Medical Practitioners Regarding Patient Referral to Physiotherapy Perception Regarding Patient Referral to Physiotherapy

Khadija Irfan, Fareeha Amjad, Syed Asad Ullah Arslan, Ashfaq Ahmad , Farah Javaid, Affifa Sher Muhammad, Adnan Hashim

72-76
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.348
Evaluating COVID-19 Epidemiology, Clinical Outcomes and Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Prognosticator of Severity of the Disease Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio in COVID-19

Mizna Arif, Sadia Farhad, Waqas Hussain, Ghulam Mustafa, Rakesh Panjwani, Sarah Arif, Sudhair Abbas Bangash, Muhammad Ateeq

77-81
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.394
Frequency of Urinary Tract Abnormalities on Ultrasound with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Urinary Tract Abnormalities on Ultrasound

Usama Iqbal, Muhammad Uzair, Syeda Khadija, Nida Nadeem , Insha Ali, Kaynat Arif, Ammar Hassan, Waqar Ahmad, Somaiqa Rasheed

82-85
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.359
Effectiveness of Balance Training and Postural Stability in Post Stroke Patients; Randomized Control Trial Balance Training and Postural Stability in Post Stroke Patients

Hayatullah Khalid, Salman Latif, Rabia Majeed, Danish Latif, Mahnoor Bugti, Rameela Jabbar, Shoukat Hayat, Muhammad Anees Farooque

86-89
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.365
Functional And Nutraceutical Characterization of Mulberry Leaves

Eman Khakwani , Bahisht Rizwan , Sana Noreen, Ayesha Amjad, Maryam Shahzadi, Nawal Rashid, Amna Ijaz

90-95
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.366
Susceptibility Pattern of Pathogenic Bacteria “Pseudomonas aeruginosa” to various Antibiotics isolated from Post-Surgical Wound of Diabetic Patient at Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) Peshawar Susceptibility Pattern of Pathogenic Bacteria “Pseudomonas aeruginosa”

Syed Saifur Shah, Muhammad Ali, Fawad Ali, Yamin Rashid, Ikramullah ., Khan Niaz Khan, Farrah Shams

96-102
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.355
Phenotypic Detection Of Antibiotic Resistance And Production Of Extended Spectrum Beta lactamases In E.COLI Isolated From UTI Patients At (HMC) Phenotypic detection of antibiotic resistance and beta-lactamases in e. coli isolated from UTI

Umair AKbar, Muhammad Ali , Fawad Ali, Yamin Rashid, Ikramullah ., Khan Niaz Khan

103-108
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.360
Effects Of Resistance Exercise On Lipid Profile And Body Mass Index In Women With Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome Effects Of Resistance Exercise On Women With Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome

Aneeqa Aqdas, Saba Rafique, Eymen Naeem , Namra Saleem, Hafiza Neelam Muneeb, Muhammad Faizan Hamid, Hafiz Rana Muhammad Arslan

109-113
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.367
Education Quality Measure of Undergraduate Students of Speech and Language Pathology in Pakistan Education Quality Measure of Speech and Language Pathology

Sadaf Hameed, Nayab Iftikhar, Ayeshah Firdous, Muhammad Azzam Khan, Sabahat Khan, Atia Ur Rehman, Mishal Butt, Tallat Anwar Faridi

114-118
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.401
Correlation of Increased Renal Parenchymal Echogenicity with Renal Function Tests and Urine Routine Examination in Patients from all over Lahore with low Socio-Economic status Increased Renal Parenchymal Echogenicity with RFTs and Urine R/E in patients

Mussarat Ahmed, Aliza Gulzar Bukhari

119-122
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.369
Comparison Of Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Myofascial Release Techniques on Pain and Function in Scapular Dyskinesia Associated with Adhesive Capsulitis Scapular Dyskinesia Associated with Adhesive Capsulitis

Mubarka Saeed, Sana Hafeez, Farwa Asad, Waqas Haider, Sumaira Nawaz, Seemab Kocub

123-127
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.370
Frequency of Coronary Artery Disease Pathologies Detected on Computed Tomography Angiography in Patients with Acute Chest Pain Pathologies Detected on CT Angiography

Lyba Ahmed, Javeria Qasim, Moeeza Naveed, Aruj Latif, Sabrina Rashid, Aqsa Zulfiqar, Saad Qayyum

128-131
- 137
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.382
Prevalence of Piriformis Tightness in Sciatic Patients Prevalence of Piriformis tightness in sciatic patients

Khushboo Gulzar , Farooq Islam , Asim Raza Thakur , Maha Shaheen , Muhammad Shaharyar Ashar, Sheikh Shahzab

132-135
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.383
Sonographic Comparison Between Echogenicity and Renal Length Among Patients Suffering with Or Without Chronic Kidney Disease Sonographic Comparison between Echogenicity and Renal Length

Mamuna Majeed, Syed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq , Muhammad Uzair , Maryam Fatima , Iqra Amir , Sheiza Iqbal

136-140
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.384
Successful Eradication of Hepatitis C Virus with Sofosbuvir based Antiviral treatment results in improvement in quality of life in cirrhotic patients Eradication of HCV with Sofosbuvir in cirrhotic patients

Abdul Basit Shabbir, Mahrukh Liaqat, Hafiz Muhammad Atif

141-144
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.385
Frequency Of Stroke Acquired Pneumonia in Patients Admitted in Intensive Care Unit with Stroke Stroke Acquired Pneumonia in ICU Patients

Kashif Aziz Ahmad, Sidra Anwar, Tayyaba Nazir

145-148
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.386
Clinical Correlation of Dengue Strains on the Basis of Seroprevalence in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Clinical Correlation of Dengue Strains

Ali Haider, Faheem Ullah, Muhammad Bilal, Zeeshan Saif, Hina Awais, Talha Mannan, Hasnain Javed, Fareeha Bashir

149-153
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.341
Measurement of Amniotic Fluid Volume in 2nd and 3rd Trimesters of Normal Pregnancies Amniotic Fluid Volume in 2nd and 3rd Trimesters

Muqadas Shaheen, Akash John, Abid Ali, Esha .

154-157
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.373
Thyroid Volume Measurements in Normal Adult Females of Gujrat, Pakistan Thyroid Volume Measurements

. Esha, Akash John, Abid Ali, Muqadas Shaheen, Mahnoor Akram

158-161
- 210
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.374
Frequency of Acute and Chronic Liver Diseases Diagnosed on Computed Tomography Acute and Chronic Liver Diseases on CT

Mahnoor Akram, Akash John, Amina Sharif Bhatti, . Esha, Abid Ali

162-165
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.375
Efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in De-Quervain' s Tenosynovitis Therapeutic Ultrasound in De-Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Maria Mustafa , Mehwish Khan, Muhammad Hanif , Rehan Ramzan Khan , Muhammad Rehman, Humera Ambreen , Muhammad Mustafa , Naveed Arshad

166-169
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.377
Knowledge And Practices of Oral Hygiene Among Pregnant Women in A Tertiary Care Hospital of Pakistan Knowledge and Practices of Oral Hygiene Among Pregnant Women

Farzeen Khan, Zia Ul Ain Sabiha, Beenish Haider, Khumara Roghani, Junaid Ahmed, Amina Ajmal, Anila Farid, Muhammad Ateeq, Sudhair Abbas Bangash

170-173
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.378
Role Of Transperineal Ultrasound In Assessment Of Fetal Head Engagement As Indication Of Caesarean Section Taking Mode Of Delivery As Gold Standard Role of transperineal ultrasound in assessment of fetal head engagement

Taiba Suleman, Syeda Khadija-Tul-Sughra Murrium, Saulat Nawaz, Syed Amir Gillani, Mehreen Fatima, Hafsa Talat, Gull E Hina, Mishal Asif

174-179
- 172
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.379
Renal Transplantation: What We Need to Do More? A Perception Based Study in the Medical Colleges of Peshawar Renal Transplantation

Ali Raza, Seema Ashraf, Asad Akhtar , Mahnoor Asim, Suman Shah, Henan khan, Momina Naz

180-184
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.388
Computed Tomography Scan Images of Sphenoidal Sinus Septa and Their Relations to the Internal Carotid Artery CT Scan Images of Sphenoidal Sinus Septa

Zahid Sarfaraz Khan, Sonia Umar Afridi, Muhammad Ibrahim Afridi, Fatima Daud, Syed Abdul Basit, Fatima Ali, Muhammad Ateeq, Irfan Ullah

185-189
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.395
Correlation Between Forward Head Posture and neck pain in IT Professionals by using Postural Screen Mobile App Forward Head Posture and neck pain in IT Professionals

Iqra Tariq, Hira Riaz , Maryam Anwar , Ashfaq Ahmed

190-194
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.402
The role of digital pathology in enabling remote operations during the CVID-19 pandemic and beyond a pathologist's perspective for the future opportunity Role of Digital Pathology in COVID-19

Saima Bashir, Sarah Arif, Rabeea Zia, Ghulam Mustafa, Khadija Raziq, Sudhair Abbas Bangash, Anila Farid, Azhar Aslam

195-199
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.396
Effects Of Aerobic Exercises on Antenatal Depression in Pregnant Women Aerobic Exercises on Antenatal Depression

Amina Riaz, Iqra Abdul Ghafoor, Nimra Fazal, Amna Shahid, Amara Anwar, Sadia Sukhera, Muhammad Faizan Hamid

200-205
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.405
Efficacy of Melodic Intonation Therapy in Patients with Chronic Broca’s Aphasia: Speech Language Pathology Perspective Melodic Intonation Therapy in Chronic Broca’s Aphasia

Idrees Farooq, Muhammad Ahmed, Muhammad Azzam Khan, Saba Yaqoob, Bareera Saeed, Mishal Butt, Fahad Masood, Tallat Anwar Faridi

206-209
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.410
Comparative Effects of Pre-Operative Versus Post Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation Program Mastectomy Patients; A Cross Sectional Survey Comparative Effects of Pre-Operative Versus Post-Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation Program Mastectomy Patients

Tamknat Ilyas , Affan Iqbal, Mehwish Niaz , Rabia Majeed , Rabia Jawa , Mamoona Anwar

210-213
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.406
Comparative field study of Rapid-Antigen Detection (RAD) with Multiplex Real Time-PCR for COVID-19 diagnosis

Mr Hussan, Fadia waheed, Habib Ullah, Muhammad Khurram, Ghadir Ali, Maryam Shahid, Faisal Zaman, . Abdullah, Asraf Hussain Hashmi

214-217
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.397
Histology of Placenta in Normotensive and Hypertensive Cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Comparative Study Histology of Placenta in Normotensive and Hypertensive Cases

Zahid Sarfaraz Khan, Farooq Khan, Asma Amir, Fatima Daud, Muhammad Ataullah, Muhammad Ateeq, Irfan Ullah

218-221
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.387
Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Hepatitis C Transmission, Treatment, and Vaccination among Health Care Providers Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Hepatitis C Transmission, Treatment, and Vaccination among Health Care Providers

Urwa Nasir, Akash John, Nasir Ameen, . Sehrish, Amina Sharif Bhatti

222-227
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.376
Sonographic Correlation of Caudate Lobe and Liver Size Among Hepatitis C Virus Patients Caudate Lobe and Liver Size Among Hepatitis C Virus Patients

Hafsa Talat, Syeda Khadija-Tul-Sughra Murrium, Syed Amir Gilani, Sabar Ali, Mehreen Fatima, Taiba Suleman, Mishal Asif, Gull E Hina

228-233
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.380
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings In Patients Above 40 Years of Age, With Neck Pain MRI Findings in Patients above 40 Years of Age with Neck Pain

Sehrish Yaqoob, Muhammad Zakir, Imran Yousaf, Syed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq, Mehreen Fatima, Zahra Ahsan, Sana Delawar, Sarwat Jabeen Tooba, Aneela Zaman, Khaleel-Ul Rehman

234-238
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.291
Intrathecal Fentanyl with Small-Dose Bupivacaine: Stable Hemodynamics in Geriatric Population Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery Intrathecal Fentanyl with Small-Dose Bupivacaine

Azmat Ali Shah , Mujahid Ul Islam, Imtiaz Ahmad , Ansa Islam , Syed Ahsan Shabir Gillani , Muhammad Anwar Farooq , Muhammad Shahid , Faizan Ahmad Ali

239-243
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.381
Isolation of Antimicrobial Producing Actinomycetes from Indigenous Microhabitats. Antagonistic Actinomycetes from Indigenous Microhabitats

Nnaemeka Aku, Chinedu S. Alisigwe, Ifeyinwa L. Ezenwosu , Chinelo Okengwu , Ogechi M. Nwanokwu

244-251
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.357
Correlation of Red Blood Cell Distribution Width with The Severity of Coronary Artery Disease Red Blood Cell Distribution Width With The Severity Of Coronary Artery Disease

Mohsin Shabir, Ikram ul Haq , Muhammad Kashif Iltaf, Ahsan Shabir, Muhammad Shehram, Naseer Ahmed

252-256
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.420

Systematic Review

Neuroimaging Findings of Brain Computed Tomography And Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Covid-19 Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Neuroimaging Findings of Brain in Covid-19 Patients

Muhammad Mubeen, Syed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq, Syeda Khadija-Tul- Sughra, Ahmed Ishfaq, Syed Amir Gilani, Syed Arsalan Gilani , Aafia Kiran

257-263
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.371
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Mothers Regarding Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries Among Children: A Systematic Review KAP of Mothers Regarding Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries in Children

Zunaira Iqbal, Seema shafeeq, Tahira Ashraf, Wamik Ehsan

264-269
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.411

Case Report

Management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus using Adult Autologous Adipose derived stem cells with Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP) Management of T2DM using stem cells with PRP

Shahzad Anwar, Ayesha Nawaz, Zaigham Abbas

270-273
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.364