Quarterly Medical Journal Recognized by Higher Education Comission (HEC),
Government of Pakistan

ISSN (Online): 2309-592x  |  ISSN (Print): 2309-3080 | PMDC No: IP0042
DOI: http://doi.org/10.51273/esc2513

Esculapio-Journal of Services Institute of Medical Sciences, is an open access and peer reviewed medical journal from Pakistan, founded in 2005 and since then, it is being published regularly on quarterly basis. It is an official journal of Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Lahore and publishing quality medical research.

Opportunity for Distinguished National and International Medical Professionals

We like to share opportunity for Distinguished National and International Medical professionals to join our journal as  Reviewers. Interested candidates Email their Curriculum Vitae to editorinchief.esculapio@sims.edu.pk

Submission Open for Upcoming Vol. 21, Issue 2  ( April- June 2025)

National and International Authors are invited to submit their research articles, case studies and review papers for the possible publication in Esculapio – Journal of SIMS.

volume 21 issue 1  Jan – March 2025 is already filled.

Note: Submitted Articles, Publication Time is Approximately 9-12 Months

Submit article to Esculapio-JSIMS

Issue DOI: 10.51273/esc24.2513203

Editorial

Ghostwriting and Guest Authorship: Unveiling the Mask of Deception in Medical Research

Author: Tayyiba Wasim , Javeria Mushtaq

Original Article

Preventive Role of Punica Granatum Peel and Seed Extract in Murine Model of Peptic Ulcer: A Histopathological Perspective

Author: Mariyam Iftikhar Pirach, Saadia Shahzad Alam , Sadaf Jabbar,Osheen Sajjad,Maryam Rashid,Neelofer Yousaf

Original Article

Elevated Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictive Tool for Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Author: Anum Ajmal,Madiha,Sumaira Iqbal,Muhammad Farhan ul Haq,Farhan Akbar,Sobia Jawwad Raza

Original Article

Investigating Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Burn Injury Cases During Pregnancy: Insights from a Major Burn Center

Author: Bushra Akram, Farrukh Aslam Khalid, Roeya-E Rasul,Muhammad Amin Yousaf,Muhammad Younas Mehrose, Maruf Zahid,Yawar Sajjad

Original Article

Effect of Moringa Oleifera Leaves on Hepatocytes Glycogen Content After Hepato- toxicity with Bisphenol-A in Albino Rat

Author: Attya Shahid,Nabeela Habib,Afifa Waseem,Nazia Noor,Faiza Irshad,Ashiq Hussain

Original Article

Efficacy of Racecadotril in Acute Gastroenteritis in Children at Tertiary Care Hospital

Author: anwaar Khurshid, Zahid Mahmood Anjum, Muhammad Imran Khan, Aaizah Iqbal, Asma Mushtaq

Original Article

Scalpel Vs Diathermy Skin Incision in Maxillo-facial Surgery, A Randomized Controlled Trial

Author: Vaffa Shahid Khan,Asad Aizaz Chatha,Hafiz Muhammad Jawaad Manzoor,Farheen Qureshi,Aminah Ikram Ullah,Ahsen Khalid Malik

Original Article

Histopathological Overview of Common Prostatic Lesions

Author: Kanwal Babar, Madiha Arshad , Shahida Niazi  , Namra Mahmood  , Zahra Riaz  , Zahid Mahmood

Original Article

A Comprehensive Assessment of Oxidative Stress from Hematological Parameters in Alzheimer’s Patients

Author: Syed farhan,Habib-ur-Rehman Chohan,Shankar Bhawani,Kiran,Ahmed Hussain Suhag,Salma

Original Article

Comparative Cardioprotection Analysis Of Phoenix Dactilyfera. Ajwa Dates (an Ace Inhibitor) with Captopril , In Clozapine Generated Cardiotoxic Rat Model

Author: Fizza Anwar,Muhammad Faheem Anwer,Qura-tul-Ain,Wardah Anwar,Irum Imran,Saadia Shahzad Alam

Original Article

The Prevalence of iMN in different age groups of Pakistani population.

Author Sadaf Zahid,Amna Jahan,Muhammad Mohsin Riaz,Mazhar Fareed,Umber Irshad,Ibn e Hassan

Original Article

Exploring the Association Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Fasting Blood Sugar: Implications for Early Intervention

Author: Hafia Noor Lodhi,Arooj Fatima ,Rabia Akram ,Maria Ilyas ,Marryam Riaz ,saba Iqbal  

Original Article

Frequency and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Urinary Tract Infections in Children Having Cerebral Palsy

Author Zeeshan Rasul Awan, Wajiha Rizwan , Muhammad Sohaib

Original Article

Minimizing the Hurdle of Pain During Administration of Local Anesthesia Using Bupivacaine in Large Operative Field

Author: Zameer Abbas Mir,Aslam Rao,Asad Amin,Hamza Ahmad,Gulbaz Ali Nasir,Ijaz Ali

Original Article

Effects of Mesalazine and Coenzyme-Q10 on Colonic Histology in Rat Model of Ulcerative Colitis

Author Hannah Pirzada, Samreen Hameed,dr. Ajmal Afzal,Kanwar Sajid Ali,Rabia Rafique, Muhammad Faisal Javaid

Original Article

Persistence of COVID-19 Among Private Medical College Students Even after Immunization

Author: Farah Naz Tahi, Hamna Tariq , Zainab Tariq , Robeela Shabbir , Saira Mushtaq, Anas Khalil

Original Article

Career Decision Making, A Question for Young Medical Undergraduates: A Study at Government Medical College

Author zulfiqar ali khosa,Mukhtar Mehboob ,Ghulam Serwar Sheikh,Mohammad Zubair,Abdullah Zulfiqar Khosa,Abdul Rehman Zulfiqar Khosa

Original Article

Genomic Variations in the Dengue Virus Non-Structural Protein 4A

Author: Saira Mushtaq,Rameesha Shafiq,Sarwat Jahan,Farah Naz Tahir,Zahid Mahmood,Afshan Zareen Bilal

Original Article

Assessmentof Patient’s Satisfaction Regarding Labor and Delivery Services at Tertiary Care Hospital

Author Asia Aziz ,Huda Abbas , Naveed Bashir , Arooj Fatima , Nishwan Aslam, Ali Muhammad

Original Article

Vitamin D Supplementation Reduce Serum Inflammatory Biomarker (TNF-α) Levels in Male Albino Mice on High Fat Diet

Author: Chaman Nasrullah, Maimoona Nasreen , Maria Shakeel  ,Sara Mukhtar  , Zobiah Hafeez  , Nooria Naeem

Original Article

Assessment of Changes in Dentoskeletal Parameters Among Class-II Subjects Following Treatment with the Herbst Appliance: A Longitudinal Study

Author Khurram Shahzad, Omair Anjum, Muhammad Farhan Khan, Khurram Nadeem, Asad Mahmood , Junaid Israr Ahmed Khan

Original Article

Exploring the Factors Associated with Needle Stick Injuries Among Healthcare Workers at Tertiary Care Hospital

Author: Bushra Ijaz , Uzma Arshad  , Mehreen Bukhari  , Asiya Abbas  , Rashida Anjum

Original Article

Exploring Burn Severity in Domestic Violence: A Cross-Sectional Study Assessing Medium Associations and Implications

Author Roman Ashraf, Noureen Hafeez ,Sheeba Shabbir , Muhammad Hammad , Mohammad Asif Shahab , Riffat Masood

Original Article

Efficacy of Sulbutiamine-a Fat Soluble Thiamine in the Management of Diabetic Symmetrical Peripheral Neuropathy

Author: Amna Rizvi , Mehwish Iftikhar  , Suresh Kumar  , Ghazala Jawwad  , Asmaa Khalid

Original Article

Assessment of Patients’ Satisfaction Regarding Health Care Services in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Author Seema Hasnain,Zarabia Pervaiz Butt,Javaid Iqbal,Abdullah Saleem Malik,Taha Alam,Mahnoor Alam

Original Article

HPV Infection and its Serotypes in Women with CIN and Cervical Cancer

Author: Saira Yunus,  Zaeema Nasreen Akhtar,Alina Soban , Zorez Rashid Mian , Sannia Saeed  , Amtullah Zarreen  

Original Article

Detection of Hemoglobin Inherited Disorders in Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Sensitivity

Author Saima Irum, Aliya Aslam, Saima Pervaiz,Saira Zafar,Sadia Haleema,Asma Arshad 

Original Article

Understanding Women’s Perspectives on Dating Scan: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors

Author: Nayyer Sultana,Hina Ahmed

Original Article

Association Between Hyperglycemia and Short-term Outcome in Patients with Ischemic Stroke

Author Faheem Saeed,Moazzam Javaid,Khadija Muneer,Namra Tufail,Saima Ayub,Muhammad Shehzad Hafeez

Case Report

Prolidase Deficiency, A Rare Case Report

Author: Humaira Shamim,Usman Saeed,Faizan Kashif,Saba Lateef,Mehwish Jahangir,Nadia Ali Azfar

Issue DOI: 10.51273/esc24.2513202

Editorial

The Evolving Face of Diabetes

Author: Khadija Irfan Khawaja

Original Article

Effect of Caffeine Consumption on Sleep Quality of Health Professionals of Multan

Author: Bushra Shaheen , Noaman Ishaq , Nausheen Ata , Hafiz Muhammad Imran Aziz ,  Sadia Javaid , Shahzad Gul

Original Article

Perception of Medical Students Regarding Gender Discrimination in Their Learning Environment

Author: mahnoor jathol, Irem Rasheed , Ameelia Sadaqat , Waleed Ahmad , Amal Rana ,  Rameen Arshad , Sadaf Saddiq

Original Article

Assessing the Level of Digital Health Literacy in Health Care Professionals in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Author: Zainab perviaz , Nazish Imran ,  Mirrat Gul Butt , Farooq Naeem

Original Article

Validity and Reliability of ‘Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills’ (OSATS) for Vaginal Delivery

Author: Jaweria Faisal

Original Article

An Association between Oxidative Stress, and Risk of Development of Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetic Patients

Author: Huma , Imran , Rukhshan

Original Article

Depression in Caregivers of Patients with Bipolar Disorder

Author: Saima Batool , Faiza Abdul Khaliq , Shahnila Tariq , Maryam Ayub

Original Article

Assessment of Telehealth Efficacy in Delivering Preventive Oral Healthcare: A Study Examining Patient and Caregiver Perspectives in Pakistan

Author: Hassan Jan  , Hajra Pasha Pasha  , Iqra Ejaz  , Hira Asghar  , Safi Ullah Khan , Wajahat Hussain

Original Article

Appraisal of Adequate Nutritional Knowledge and Related Sociodemographic Factors among Cancer Patients

Author: Ammara Riaz , Muhammad Afham Shahid , Amna Iqbal Butt , Laila Afzal , Quratulain Asif , Muhammad Shahid Iqbal 

Original Article

Frequency of Anemia in Type-I & type-II diabetes Mellitus Patients of Akhtar Saeed Trust Hospital

Author: Alia Waheed  ,  Abdullah Farooq Khan , Rana Akhtar , Ahsan Farooq Khan , Noor Haroon , Zainab yousaf

Original Article

Frequency of Enteric Fever Among Children Presenting with Acute Febrile Illness

Author: Aqsa Mazhar, Anum Zia , Laila , Aunsa Hanif , Muhammad Shahid , Sibgha Mazhar

Original Article

Correlation of High-Density Lipoproteins and Low-Density Lipoproteins in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Patients

Author: Ambreen Zeeshan, Asia Atta , Attiqa Muzzamil , Saghir Ahmad Jafri , Sameen Arshad  , Fatima Khalid

Original Article

Acceptability of Sayana Press in Postnatal Patients – An Experience at Tertiary Care Hospital

Author: Madeeha Rashid, Mawrah Mughal , Kiren Khursheed Maik , Iqra Matloob , Qamar Zaman Mand

Original Article

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Hepatitis C Among Adolescents in Multan, Pakistan

Author: Shumaila Shahid, Irum Qureshi , Alisha Shaukat , Momal Fatima , Hamna Khan , Amna Waqar

Original Article

Frequency of Urinary Tract Infection in Diabetic Patients Using Dapaglifzlozin

Author: Adnan Ahmad Ather, Rashid Iqbal , Syed Muhammad Naeem Afzal , Sohail Bashir Sulehri , Qurar ul ain , Sibgha Kanwal

Original Article

Unveiling the Antioxidant Potential of Carica Papaya Leaf Extract in Ovalbumin- Induced Asthma

Author: Asma Inam , Shazana Rana , Sabeen Irshad , Sadia Majeed , Muhammad Saqib Musharaf , Sadia Ikram

Original Article

COMPARISON OF OUTCOME OF AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET RICH PLASMA MEMBRANE PLUS DARTOS FLAP VERSUS SIMPLE DARTOS FLAP IN HYPOSPADIAS SURGERY

Author: Asim Raza , Mahboob Ahmad Bhutta , Muhammad Adeel Ashiq , Ghulam Mustafa , Anum Asif , Ali Imran

Original Article

Significance of Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Diagnosed Patients of Dengue infection

Author:  Atiqa Arshad , Omair Farooq , Zainab Yousaf , Asim Mumtaz , Eazaz Khan , Ana Fayaz

Original Article

Prevalence And Determinants of Missed Childhood Vaccination Among Infants Between 0-23 Months At THQ Shakargarh, Pakistan

Author: muhammad tariq, Azhar , Rahat , Uzma Malik

Original Article

Incidence of Rotavirus and Efficacy of Enterococcus Faecium SF68 in Infantile Diarrhea

Author:   Fariha Ahnad Khan , Zoobia Irum , Farhana Yasmin,  Neelofar Yousaf , Fouzia Parveen , Syeda Tahira Zaidi

Original Article

Influence of Serum Uric Acid on Mean Arterial Pressure in Females in Local Population

Author: Rahat Naseem, Farkhanda Sajjad , Ayesha Fazal , Amber Naureen , Muhammad Bin Muddassir , Qanita Mahmud 

Original Article

Antioxidant Potential of Cydonia oblonga in Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Infarction in rats

Author:   Azka Khan , Asima Ayyub  ,  Maria Qamar , Shahnaz Akhtar , Umair Samee , Fiaz Ahmad

Original Article

Portal Vein Velocity in Liver Cirrhosis across Child-Pugh Category: A Comparative Analysis

Author Iram Iqbal,  Rafia Masood  , Khadija Muneer , Asma Kamal , Adnan Rashid , Shahzad Saeed

Original Article

Effectiveness of Urinary Kidney Injury Molecule-1 to diagnose Subclinical Acute Kidney Injury induced by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Author:    Rijha Ahmed , Nakhshab Choudhry  , Mushayyada Rathore  , Khaulah Qureshi  , Ammara Niaz Awan  , Aamir Jamal Gondal

Original Article

Wilms Tumor Different Histology Patterns Observed in Tertiary Care Hospital

Author  Bushra Nisar , Saadia Sharif , Abeer Zaheer , Samina Zaman , Mehwish Hussain , Zunaira Jamshed , Tayyaba Yasin

Original Article

Comparison of Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP 4) Levels in Pregnant Females with and without Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

Author:    Komal Javed , Rehma Dar , Maham Shakoor , Moazam Ali , Nayab Khalid , Afsheen Nigar

Original Article

Combined Ultrasonic-Pneumatic Lithotripsy Reduces Operation Time, Hospital Stay in Staghorn Calculi, without Affecting Clearance

Author  Farhan Khan, Naveed Soomro , Muhammad Adnan Sarwar , Muhammad Mashkoor Aslam , Haider Ali Qureshi , Hafiz Bilal Murtaza

Original Article

Evaluation of the Anti-Tubercular Role of Nimbolide in Animal Model of Tuberculous Arthritis

Author:    Maham Israr , Sabeen Irshad  , Amer Hassan Siddiqui  , Mah-e-Noor  , Naima Shakeel  , Rida Ayesha

Case Report

Picking The Odd One Out: Cephalic Tetanus – A Case Report From Rural Pakistan

Author   Aimen Malik, Bakhtawar Malik , Falaq Iqbal , Aneeqa Jaleel , Waqas Ahmad

Issue DOI: 10.51273/esc24.2513201

Editorial

Reducing the Burden of Neonatal Mortality in Pakistan

Author: Tayyaba Khawar Butt

Original Article

Trends and Patterns of Cancer Incidence in Women – A Single Center Experience

Author: Afia Sarwar , Atiya Begum  , Rozina Jaffar , Zonaira Rathore  , Fatimah , Sonia Zafar

Original Article

Harmonizing Teaching Pedagogy: Advancing Best Practices in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Education amidst Academic Challenges

Author: Zulfiqar Ali Buzdar, Faiza Munir , Ambreen Serwer ,  Muhammad Anwar Sibtain Fazli

Original Article

Comparison of Outcome in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section with Wound infiltration with Local Anesthetic Versus Narcotic Analgesia

Author: Qura Tul Ain Nauman , Shamila Ijaz Munir , Uzma Batool

Original Article

Insights into Wisdom Tooth Eruption Patterns Among the Student of Sahara Medical College Narowal: A Comprehensive Comparative Analysis

Author: Faiza Munir,  Zulfiqar Ali Buzdar , Ambreen Sarwar , Muhammad Anwar Sibtain Fazli ,Mansoora Mirza

Original Article

Diagnostic Accuracy of Transvaginal Sonography in Adenomyosis Taking Histo- pathology as Gold Standard in Infertile Women

Author: Iram Iqbal, Shahzad Saeed, Uzma Anwar  , Ameenah Khan , Sana Rehman , Yasir Qavi

Original Article

Assessment of Self-Medication Practices among Undergraduate Students Before and During COVID-19

Author: Javaria Arshad , Uffaq Syed , Syed Nosherwan Ali , Sehrish Zaffar , Momina Khalid

Original Article

Correlation of Stature with Head Circumference of Male Adults of Upper Punjab

Author: Fozia Bibi , Usman Shahid Butt  ,  Ambreen Serwer , Uzma Zaheen , Noreen Farid,  M. Asghar Khattak

Original Article

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Women in Post-Natal Period

Author: Muneeza Arshad , Ameelia Sadaqat ,  Rabia Afzal ,  Hafsa Arshad , Irem Rasheed , Mohammad Mustafa

Original Article

Role of Diffusion Weighted Imaging in Localization of Non-palpable Undescended Testes Taking Laparoscopic Finding as Gold Standard

Author: Rukhsana Nasim , Abeer Yasin , Muhammad Kaleem

Original Article

ACL Reconstruction with Peroneus Longus Autograft Using Endobutton & Bioabsorbable Interference Screw and Brace Free Rehabilitation

Author: Ali Raza Hashmi, Sher Afgan , Adeel Hamid , Aatif Aslam , Jawad Asghar Chishty , Ahmad Shams , Muhammad Moaz Bin Khalid , Muhammad Ibrahim 

Original Article

Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Among Lower Income Group of People in Pakistan

Author: Irum Qureshi , Iram Manzoor , Zunaira Muzammil , Zufishan Muzammil  , Hamna Karamat , Zarmeen Mubashar

Original Article

Comparing Carotid Artery Stenting and Carotid Endarterectomy in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis

Author: Rizwan Khan ,  Usman Jamil Mughal , Ahsan Manzoor , Anas Bin saif ,  Athar , Sabih Nofal

Original Article

Assessment of Understanding And Perception of Undergraduate Medical Students Regarding Medico-legal Autopsy

Author: Muhammad Maqsood , Muhammad Kashif Butt  , Saad uz Zaman Adhami  , Muhammad Hassan Hafeez , Tahira Javaid  , Hira Sardar

Original Article

Does Colchicine Prevent Progression to Artificial Ventilation in Covid-19 Positive Patients? A Study from Lahore, Pakistan

Author: Maaz Suhail Rana, Jawaria Ghazanfar, Huda Sarwar , Erum Sarwar , Muhammad Umer Farooq , Muhammad Usman

Original Article

Effect of Ficus Carica Fruit Versus Atorvastatin on High Fat Diet Induced Hepatic Steatosis

Author: Fouzia Perveen  , Farwa Naqvi  , Amer Hassan Siddiqui  , Zoobia Irum  , Fariha Ahmed Khan  , Nadeem Yaqoob

Original Article

Peripartum Hysterectomy in A Tertiary Care Hospital

Author: Sadia Afzal Randhawa , Sarwat Nazir , Mahnoor Ahsan bhoon

Original Article

Evaluation of Histopathological Changes in Aminoglycoside Induced Nephrotoxicity and Protective Role of Citrullus lanatus Seeds (Ethanolic Extract) in Animal Model

Author: Neelofar Yousaf  , Ayela Eman Zia , Muhammad Umar Talha  , Fariha Ahmad Khan  , Syeda Mah-e-Nor=oor Zahra  , Haseeba Talat

Original Article

Frequency of Contrast Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization at Jinnah Hospital Lahore

Author: Muhammad Umair Afzal , Arsalan Nawaz ,  Muhammad Asad Saeed , Muhammad Mughees Butt , Faheem Usman Sulehri , Muhammad Kashif 

Original Article

Efficacy of Bubble CPAP in Managing Respiratory Distress in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Author: Maryam Jamil  ,  Mohammed Abbas  , Shazia Naz  , Abeer Qadir  , Hassan Abbas  , Mohammed Ali Khan

Original Article

The Diagnostic Accuracy of Sonographic Twinkling Artefact in Localization of Ureteric Stones Keeping Low Dose Computed Tomography as the Gold Standard

Author: Adnan Rashid , Iram iqbal , Ameenah Khan , Hafiz Sheharyar aamir , Shahzad Saeed , Muhammad Arsalan omer

Original Article

Short Term Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients Presenting At a Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore

Author: Khadija Humayun , Rukhsana Hameed , Summia khan , Freeha Ghias, Muhammad Umar Farooq , Zarfishan Tahir

Original Article

Knowledge and Practices of General Practitioners Regarding Differentiation of Dengue Fever From Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Author: Syed Razi Haider Zaidi, Syed Hasnain Haider , Mehreen Bokhari , Rasheeqa Manssora , Muhammad Shahid Iqbal , Arooj Fatima Naqvi

Original Article

Crataegus Oxyacantha (Hawthorn) Fruit – Histopathological Safety Profile in “Brain, Bone and Joint Tissue” of Dyslipidemic Rats

Author:  Syeda Mah-e-Noor Zahra  ,  Syed Ahmad Bilal Bukhari , Syed Ahmad Faizan Bukhari , sarah Zaheer, Neelofar yousaf , Maryam

Original Article

Comparison of Structural Alterations of Incus Bone Between Middle Ear Cholesteatoma and Temporal Bone Osteitis Among Patients Who Underwent Mastoid Exploration in Services Hospital, Lahore

Author: Shahbaz Mujataba Ghauri , Shahzad Omer Farooq , Jawad ahmad , Muhammad Nadeem , Babur Riaz , Tahir Ayub

Original Article

Attitude and Perception of Private Medical Students While Working in the Anatomy Dissection Hall

Author: Muhammad Omar Ahmad , Usama Tariq , Muhammad Bahadur , Javeria , Maryam , sarah khalid

Original Article

Factors Affecting Turnaround Time TAT in Clinical Laboratory at a Tertiary Care

Author: Asim Mumtaz, Omair Farooq , Zainab Yousaf , Nazia Akbar , nazia Akbar , Atiq Arshad , Babar Yasin

Original Article

Frequency of Anemia in Women with Preterm Labour

Author: Sadia Naureen , Arjumand Mahmood, Amina , Huma , Samara Kaleem, Qurat-ul-Ain Zulfi

Original Article

Effectiveness of Autologous PRP Versus Conventional Mechanical Fixation on Wounds in Terms of Skin Graft Adhesion & Complications

Author: Faizan Rahim, Bilal Qayyum , Abdullah Yousaf , Abdul khaliq malik , Zarish Daniel , Qurat ul ain zulfi

Short Communication

Demographics of Blood Donors at a Regional Blood Transfusion Centre in a Developing Country Pakistan

Author: Sobia Umar , Farhat Ijaz  , Muhammad Abdul Naeem , Ambreen Tauseef , Rana Khurrum Aftab , Maria Mufti

Case Report

Female Urethral Diverticulum: A Case Report

Author: Nazli Hameed , Sadaf Mubeen

Issue DOI: 10.51273/esc23.2513194

Editorial

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution in Research: Transforming Data into Discovery

Author: Tayyiba Wasim, Aysha Zaheer

Guest Editorial

Artificial Intelligence and Research: Innovation or Intrusion?

Author: Noor-i-Kiran Naeem

Original Article

Faculty Need Assessment For Online Teaching Skill in Local Medical And Dental Institutes

Author: sadia yaseen, Alishbah Saeed , Fatima , Saher Iqrar ,  faryal , Ali Hasan

Original Article

Comparison of Antibiotic Coated Vicryl Vs Non-Coated Vicryl in Abdominal Fascial Closure After Laparotomy in Children

Author: Muhammad Adeel Ashiq, Ghulam Mustafa, Mahboob Ahmad Bhutta ,Asim Raza , Anum Asif , Ali Imran

Original Article

Comparison of Short Term and Long Term Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Elective Lower Segment Cesarean Section

Author: Rabia Afzal, Shaista Jabeen ,Amna Batool , Rizwana Afzal , Ameelia Sadaqat

Original Article

Gender-Based Violence in Medical Students; An Analytical Cross-Sectional Survey

Author: Iram Manzoor, Mehreen Nasir , Zaid Bin Tariq , Isra Younis , Syed Shahzaib Shahid

Original Article

Zinc Supplementation Versus Placebo for Bronchiolitis Management in Children: A Comparative Study

AuthorAli Hamza Arshad , Ahsan Waheed Rathore , Ammra Niaz Awan

Original Article

Early Biochemical Changes in the Development of Nephropathy in Type II Diabetics

Author:  Rafiq Ahmad Siddiqui  , Shamim Akram , Emaan Fatima , Muhammad Mustansar , Haseeb Ahmed Khan , Saadia Liaqat

Original Article

Comparison of Serum Hepcidin Levels Between Anaemic and Non-anaemic Obese Young Adults

Author:  Ahmad Bilal , Rahat Naseem Abdullah Shafiq, Noor e Imaan , Tahira Saleem , Samia Jawed

Original Article

To Assess the Correlation Between Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio with hS-CRP as Inflammatory Marker in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Author:   Muhammad Awais Abid  , Hafsa Farooq  , Maria Qibtia , Hamna Farooq , Tayyab Mehmood , Khanzada Khizar

Original Article

Factors Associated with Delay in CA Breast Diagnosis in Mayo Hospital, Lahore

Author:   Aisha Altaf , Rukhsana Hameed , Summia Khan  , Anjum Razzaq , Asma Ali , Zarfishan Tahir

Original Article

Correlation of Vitamin D and Calcium Levels and their Biochemical Importance in Diabetic Patients

Author:   Tayyaba Yasin, Mariyam Khan ,Hafsa Iqbal, Hasnain Azam , Shazia Sukhera, Hafiza Amna Arif

Original Article

OSAT (Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill) as a Formative Assessment Tool in Gynecology

Author:   Saira Yunus , Asghar Naqvi

Original Article

Non-Adherence to Oral Diabetes Medication: Investigating the Role of Socioeconomic Factors and their Influence on Treatment Compliance

Author:   Huda Abbas , Wajahat Hussain ,  Fahad Qaisar

Original Article

Comparison of Intrathecal Dexmedetomedine with Dexamethasone as Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Caesarian Section: A Double Blind Study

Author:   Naila Asad , M. Azam ,Asma Samreen, Ali Rehman, Usman Jahangir

Original Article

Perceived Stress and Satisfaction with Life Among Basic Sciences Medical Students: A Single Center Study

Author:   Asma Suleman, Ayesha Piracha , Syed Ayan Bokhari , Ammara Abid

Original Article

The Role of Perioperative Parameters on Predicting Acute Kidney Injury During Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery

Author:   Junaid Khan Lodhi , Saba Tahir Bukhari , Asma Munaf , Saima Amjad , Muhammad Zubair , Fawad Hameed , Muhammad Shoaib

Original Article

Frequency of Factors Leading to Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury

Author:    Sadaf Mubeen  , Binyamin Butt , Nazli Hameed , Sadaf Mubeen , Rashida Bashir , Ayesha Nazir , Marriam Nawaz

Original Article

Association of Helicobacter Pylori infection with Liver cirrhosis among Patients Presenting in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore, Pakistan

Author:   Mahboob Ahmad , Sami Ullah Mumtaz , Samara Siddique , Tooba Fatima , Asif Islam , Waqar Ali

Original Article

A Systematic Review of Chest Computed Tomography and Biomarkers with an Emphasis on Sensitivity and Specificity toAssess DiagnosticAccuracy and Prognostic Value in COVID-19

Author:    Amina Asif, Majid Rauf Ahmad , Muhammad Amin , Muhammad Duad Raza , Babar Abdul Ghafoor

Original Article

Breastfeeding Practices and Their Association with Socio-Demographic Profile of Women Who Delivered Within Last One Year in Lahore, Pakistan

Author:   Momal khan , saim faisel  , Iram Manzoor , Saad Bin Saif , Sara Firdous

Original Article

Peter Pan Syndrome Among Students Of Pakistani Univerities: A Cross-sectional Study

Author:     Sheeza Ali , Noreen , Areesha Tauseef , Farhat Ijaz  , Uzma Meral , Saqib Zaheer , Rana Khurram Aftab

Original Article

Percutaneous Tracheostomy in ICU of Lahore General Hospital. A Cross-Sectional Study

Author:    MUHAMMAD SAQIB  , ANJANA KAFLE , UMM-E- RUBAB , MUHAMMAD HAMZA , AFZAL JODAT , JODAT SALEEM

Original Article

Violence Against Doctors on Duty in Sialkot

Author:    Muhammad Asif  , Usman Shahid Butt , Rehana Mushtaq , Zanib Ahsan , Sedeema Chaudry , Safoora Chaudry

Original Article

Correlation Between Smartphone Overuse and Severity of Headache in Migraine Patients

Author:    Muhammad Adnan Aslam, Gauhar Mahmood Azeem , Nimrah Farooq , Muhammad Bilal Waheed  , Amna Tariq

Original Article

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Cirrhotic Patients: Frequency and Clinical Presentations

Author:    Irfan Ahmad, Hajira Irfan

Original Article

Challenges in Work-Life Balance of Gynecologists Perspectives

Author:     Amna khanum , Mehwish Ayyaz , Zohra khanum , Mahliqa Maqsud , Aymen javed , Zubda Aiman

Issue DOI: 10.51273/esc23.2513193

Editorial

Medical Negligence or Malpractice: Critical Review of Relevant Laws in Pakistan

AuthorArif Rasheed

Original Article

The Association Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Serum Levels of Vitamin D

Author: Dr Maria Hameed, Mudassar Zia  , Muniza Qayyum  , Hijab Hameed  , Riffat Yasmin , Shabab Zahra

Original Article

Assessment of Oral Health and Oral Hygiene Practices of Transgender Community in Lahore

Author: Muhammad Suleman, Zakia Qasim, Sohail Akram, Faisal Shafiq Malik, Maryam Aabdi, Shaheer Tehami, Faisal Izhar

Original Article

Measurement of Harris Hip Scoring During Early post-operative Period in Intertrochanteric Fractures FemurTreated with Dynamic Hip Screw

Author: Muhammad Umar Khan, Omer Khalid Farooq, Asif Khan, Tariq Aziz, Waseem Akbar, Faisal Nazeer Hussain

Original Article

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Usage of Sunscreen and Prevention of Skin CancerAmong Doctors of a Tertiary Care Hospital: ACross-Sectional Study

Author: Yumna Asif, Gulbaz Ali Nasir , Ali Rafique Mirza, Ahmed Nouman, Waheed Bhutto, Maheen Tariq

Original Article

Challenging the Safety Profile of Bipolar TURP Regarding Dilutional Hyponatremia

Author: Noman Ali Ghazanfar, Sohail Hassan, Shahid Niaz, Muhammad Raheem Sajjad, Rana Muhammad Umar, Abdur Rasheed Khokhar

Original Article

Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of Modified Alvarado’s Score Vs AIR Score in Acute Appendicitis

Author: Muzaffar Aziz, Abdul Hannan Javaid ,  Muhammad Ayub, Hajra Khan, Umama Hayat Qureshi , Khalid Hussain Qureshi

Original Article

Current Status of Knowledge and Awareness of Doctors Regarding Medicolegal Work

Author: Muhammad Asif Mughal,  Usman Shahid Butt, Shaiqa Ramzan, Rehana Mushtaq, Zanib Ahsan, Hadiqa Iftikhar

Original Article

Self Medication Practices in Medical Students of Nishter Medical University; A Cross Sectional Study

Author: Noaman Ishaq, Muhammad Usama Ilyas , Maria , Kamran Ahmed Malik  , Zainab Rahman  , Nausheen Ata , Hafiz Bilal Murtaza

Original Article

Prevalence of Different Serotypes of Uro-Pathogenic Escherichia Coli(UPEC) causing Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and the Effect of Cranberry Extract on them

Author:  Zahid ZiaSafwa Mahmood Fatima Salam

Original Article

Risk of Diabetes and Renal Dysfunctions in Postmenopausal Women using AntidepressantsforShort Term

Author: Mohammad Yousaf , Laila Akber, Adil Yousaf, Javeria Imtiaz

Original Article

Response andTolerability of Sofosbuvir Plus Velpatasvir in PatientsWith Hepatitis C Related LiverCirrhosis

Author: Muhammad irfan, Imran Anwar khan, Naveed Aslam, Ahsen naqvi, Muhammad Haseeb , Muhammad Arif Nadeem

Original Article

Factors Influencing the Outcome in Hepatic Encephalopathy Patients: Preventable Factors Worsen the Outcome

Author: Imran Anwar Khan, Muhammad Irfan, Atif Masood, Ahsen Naqvi, Tabish Raza, Atif Majeed

Original Article

Is Tramadol Better Than Bupivicane in Reducing Post Operative Pain after Lichtenstien Mesh Hernioplasty When Administered in Wound; A Comparative Study

Author: Usman Ali Rahman , Muhammad Adil Iftikhar, Maliha Javaid Butt, Mohammad zia ul miraj, Khalil Ahmed , Iftikhar Ahmed

Original Article

Frequency, Reasons, and Determinants of Multivitamins UsageAmong Undergraduate Medical Students

Author:  Muhammad Abdullah, Syed Agha Zain Haider, Samreen Waris, Sher Afgan Ali Khan Burki, Farhat Ijaz , Bushra Amin

Original Article

ImprovedOutcomes of UpperGastrointestinalEndoscopy with Intensive Counselling and Videotapes; ARandomized Controlled Trial

Author: Shahzad latif, Hafiza Qaria Bushra Saleem , Mehreen Nasir , Iram Manzoor

Original Article

Frequency and Management Outcome in Gynecological Malignancies

Author:  Nazia Shafique PMDC, Faiqa Saleem Baig , Gulshan Naheed, Bushra Bano

Original Article

A Comparison of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) with Tru-cut Biopsy in Breast Lump Patients Taking Histopathology as Gold Standard

Author: Maliha Javaid Butt, Usman Ali Rahman , Iftikhar Ahmed , Ch.Muhammad Atif Niaz , Muhammad Adil Iftikhar , Humaira Yousaf

Original Article

A ComparativeAnalysis of 4% Chlorhexidine Versus Methylated Spirit as Prophylaxis of Omphalitis and Sepsis in Newborns

Author:  Mehwish Akhtar, Lubna Riaz, Asfand Tariq ,  Araiz Mansoor Naji, Ahmad Zunair , Wasim, Maria Javed

Original Article

Efficacy of Postplacental Intrauterine Device Insertion

Author:  Kiran Noureen , Amna khanum , Mehwish Ayyaz , Bushra Haq, Alia Masood, Zubda Aiman

Original Article

A Comparative Study of Cisplatin Plus Adriamycin Compared with Cyclophosphamide Plus Adriamycin in Patients with Untreated Metastatic TNBC

Author:  Sobia Yaqub ,  Muhammad Abbas Khokhar , Amjad Zafar , Ali Waheed Goraya , Aqsa Rauf , Zeeshan Ahmed Khan Niazi

Original Article

Determinants of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding after Cesarean Section in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Author:  Khadija Ahmad , Rabiah Mahwish , Mariam Mazhar, Momina Bashir, Maryam Yousaf

Original Article

Medical Students’ Perspectives Towards Absenteeism in Class

Author:  Mohi Ud Din ,  Noor Fatima, Shazia Awan, Muqaddas Mariyam, Uswa Naseer, Khadija Aziz Tarar

Original Article

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) As An External Examiner

Author:  Tayyaba Azhar ,  Kinza Aslam , Zakia Saleem  ,  Ahsan Sethi , Tahseen Fatima

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