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Diagnostic Accuracy of Emergency Sonographic Signs in Patients with Suspected Acute Cholecystitis Keeping Histopathology as Gold Standard
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Frequencies of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Metabolic Syndrome in Lean Individuals
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Clinical and etiological profile of Complicated Urinary Tract Infection in Children: A health facility-based cross-sectional study
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The Current Monkeypox Outbreak: Highlighting Gaps in Approach to Disease in Endemic vs. Non-Endemic Countries
Get PDFThe appearance of monkeypox cases in non-endemic regions of the world has sparked concern in the global community, raising questions about prior undetected spread as well as suspicion of changing epidemiology. However, Africa has contained this burden for decades without much attention on global forums. Contributing factors in Africa include socioeconomic and political turmoil which have led to disturbance of habitats of various host species, with larger populations at risk of transmission, whereas the current outbreak in other countries has shown human-to-human transmission, mostly via sexual contact with infected individuals. While it is important to deal effectively with the situation at hand, prompt and equitable efforts are needed to control the spread of disease in endemic areas in the long term. Only then is it possible to prevent such multi-country outbreaks in the future
Frequency of the Most Common Fungal Infection in Biopsies of Patients, Presenting to Pathology Department King Edward Medical University Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Keeping the Pas Stain as Gold Standard
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The Negative Role of Formula Milk Advertisements in Media and its Consequences
Get PDFBreast milk is secreted by the mammary gland of lactating mothers and is the cheapest sole nutrient source for feeding breastfed infants. Its protein, fat and carbohydrate contents are adequate from the quantitative and qualitative aspects for the growth and development of breastfed infants during the first six months of life. Additionally, it is a rich source of specific antibodies, hormones and immunoglobulins, which protect breastfed infants from many infectious diseases and possess positive health effects. The last decades witnessed the industrial production of breast milk substitutes, which are inferior in their quality compared to breast milk and more expensive. In 1981, an International Code was adopted by the World Health Assembly (WHA) to reduce inappropriate marketing and protect breastfeeding. Marketing of breast-milk alternatives such as many infant formulas are promoted to the consumers via a wide range of media coverage including newspapers, online communications and business websites. Such advertisement affects negatively cultural expectations by portraying supplement consumption as widespread, and cutting-edge. The expansion in the marketing and consumption of such products may be associated with deterioration in the nutritional and health status of infants and young children belonging to low-income households. In a research study published in 2003, ten million babies die before reaching their fifth birthday of life worldwide. Breastfeeding proved an especially successful strategy, with the potential to save 1.3 million lives. Formula use is associated with a higher likelihood of premature deaths and hospitalization
Relationship between Age, Education, Number of Children, and Knowledge Related to Exclusive Breastfeeding with the Father’s Decisions Toward Supporting Breastfeeding Practices
Get PDFBreastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure the health and survival of a child for the first two years of life. It is widely accepted that the father’s support is one of the strongest predictors of exclusive and optimum breastfeeding. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of fathers toward breastfeeding and the effects of their socio-demographic conditions on their decision to support breastfeeding practices. This descriptive cross-sectional quantitative research was conducted at two Child Health Clinics in rural Jamaica study in 2017. A validated questionnaire was used to guide the telephone interviews of 158 fathers who were selected by the systematic sampling technique. All ethical guidelines were adhered to. The data was analysed using SPSS. The findings of the study revealed that 104 (65.8%) of the fathers were knowledgeable about breastfeeding practices, and the remaining 54 (34.2%) had a low knowledge level. Only 65 (41.2%) of them agreed that they should support breastfeeding and play a more active role. There was no statistically significant relationship between age, education, number of children, and the knowledge level and attitude towards breastfeeding practices among fathers. There was however statistical significance in their union status and employment status. The study confirms that some fathers are knowledgeable about breastfeeding but their attitude towards the process needs improvement. The findings could assist in health promotion strategies to strengthen and support fathers’ involvement as well as support the national campaign to improve breastfeeding practices in Jamaica
Adult-Onset Still's Disease: A Rare Cause of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (Case Report with Literature Review)
Get PDFAdult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a remarkably rare illness. One well-known pathogenic process that results in systemic manifestations is auto-inflammatory disease. We report on a young man who complained of joint pain, sore throat, and a high spiking fever. After a thorough assessment using the Yamaguchi criteria, the patient's clinical examination, elevated serum ferritin and C-reactive protein (CRP), absence of serologic markers (RA factor, Antinuclear antibody levels), and lymphadenopathy all contributed to the diagnosis of AOSD. He was treated with analgesics, steroids, and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Three weeks later, at the follow-up, his symptoms and lab parameters had improved