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Impact of Maternal Anthropometry and Infant Feeding on Growth Parameters of Infancy
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Advancing Interventional Radiology in Pakistan: Insights from the 9th Annual Conference of the Interventional Radiology Society of Pakistan
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First Reported Case of Onychomadesis in Saudi Arabia
Full text linkOnychomadesis is the complete removal of the nail's proximal portion. It affects both the fingernails and toenails and arises following nail matrix arrest. It is a rare childhood ailment, with only a few cases reported worldwide that are not associated with Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease. The first case of onychomadesis diagnosed in Saudi Arabia is presented. A four-year-old girl was clinically diagnosed with the disease. She had no recent history of medication use or trauma, nor a history of periungual dermatitis. Management was conservative. At the 4-month follow-up visit, the damaged nails had improved
Comparison of In-house Microalbumin Assay with Cobas C311 - Methodological Insights and Clinical Implications
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The Potential Association between Tuberculosis and Periodontitis: Implications for Public Health
Full text linkTuberculosis and periodontitis are two chronic diseases that have traditionally been viewed as unrelated. However, emerging research indicates a potential association between these conditions, which are significant public health concerns. Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lungs but can manifest systemically. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth, driven by oral pathogens. Both diseases share common risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, malnutrition, and HIV co-infection, which may exacerbate the bidirectional relationship between the immune system and systemic inflammation. This paper explores the potential pathophysiological connections between tuberculosis and periodontitis and discusses the implications for public health strategies. A literature review was conducted to identify studies linking tuberculosis and periodontitis, focusing on shared immunological pathways, risk factors, and systemic inflammatory processes. Epidemiological studies examining co-occurrence of the diseases in high-risk populations were also analyzed. The findings suggest that chronic inflammation caused by periodontitis may exacerbate systemic conditions like tuberculosis by increasing levels of circulating inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, IL-6, and TNF-α. Likewise, individuals with tuberculosis may have a weakened immune system, increasing their susceptibility to periodontal infections. Shared risk factors, particularly smoking, diabetes, and malnutrition, further amplify the burden of both diseases. The immunological dysregulation present in tuberculosis, particularly in the case of immune exhaustion, may impair the body’s response to periodontal pathogens, leading to worse oral health outcomes. By adopting a more integrated approach to patient care, dental professionals can help mitigate the systemic impacts of these diseases, reduce the burden of tuberculosis in affected populations, and improve overall patient outcomes
Prevalence of Anxiety and its Severity among Mothers of Critically Ill Newborns
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Prevalence and Characterization of Internet Addiction among College Students at Sultan Qaboos University and its Association with Depression
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Assessing the Level of Knowledge, Awareness, And Practice of Vision Rehabilitation in Healthcare Professionals of Karachi
Full text linkBlindness and vision loss are the second most common disabilities that interfere with an individual's daily activities. Multiple barriers to vision rehabilitation exist, including the lack of knowledge and awareness among eye care practitioners and the referral of visually impaired patients for rehabilitation. This study assesses healthcare professionals' knowledge, understanding, and practice regarding vision rehabilitation in Karachi, Pakistan.
A cross-sectional study was conducted using online surveys of 58 allied health professionals in Karachi, Pakistan. A self-designed questionnaire was distributed through convenience sampling to evaluate their knowledge, awareness, and practice regarding vision rehabilitation. Participants' demographics were recorded; Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis were used for calculating inferential statistics.
Among the 58 responses, 79.3% were Physiotherapists, 72.2% were Occupational Therapists, and 3.4% were Speech Therapists from Karachi. Results showed that professionals were performing good practices (50%) and had fair awareness of vision rehabilitation (60.6%), but their level of knowledge was compromised (28.1%).
It was established that allied health professionals in Karachi have limited knowledge, average awareness, and fair practice toward vision rehabilitation
