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The examine impact of factors of employee branding on employee retention, with mediation of organizational identification: Association between employee branding on employee retention
Get PDFIn the ever-changing modern world, Pakistani healthcare and educational organizations must find a way to draw and keep top talent while still providing outstanding services. The research investigates the effects on employee retention of a number of employer branding factors, such as pay, job security, authority, work-life balance, corporate social responsibility, and brand reputation. The mediating role of organizational identity is taken into account in order to fully evaluate this relationship and offer insights into the overall impact of these variables on staff retention within Pakistani firms that operate in the healthcare and education sectors, 130 employees make up the research sample. Employer branding, organizational identification, and employee retention are complex dynamics that require a solid theoretical framework, which this study provides by drawing on social identity theory, resource-based theory, signaling theory, and social exchange theory. Based on preliminary studies, it appears that healthcare companies are more affected by employee branding when it comes to staff retention than are educational organizations. In the end, the knowledge gained from this study project will have a significant impact on companies looking to improve their capacity to draw in and keep people, especially in Pakistan's crucial healthcare and education sectors
Evaluation of Penicillins minimum inhibitory concentration against clinically isolated Streptococcus pyogenes
Get PDFStreptococcus specie is the crucial cause of pharyngitis and tonsillitis in human particularly in youngsters and is the main organisms transmitted from the milk to human. Streptococcus pyogenes cause diseases worldwide, thus increases huge burden to national health care systems. The current study was take on to determine antibiotic resistance pattern of S. pyogenes against penicillin group of antibiotics by disc diffusion method. Furthermore, minimum inhibitory concentration of penicillin group of antibiotics were assisted against S. pyogenes isolates. Three hundred samples including sore throat, skin lesion and surgical wounds were collected from different patients. The clinical specimens were cultured on blood agar media to observe hemolysis and were identified with Bacitracin sensitivity test. To evaluate the resistance pattern of Penicillin’s antibiotic sensitivity test was done. Different antibiotics used were Penicillin G (10 U), Ampicillin (10 mcg), Amoxicillin (25 mcg), and Piperacillin (100 mcg) respectively. Minimum inhibitory concentration was checked against S. pyogenes by using four antibiotics i.e. Penicillin G, Piperacillin, Ampicillin and Amoxicillin. A total of 17 isolates showed positive growth for S. pyogenes i.e. from throat specimens the number of positive isolates were 10, surgical wounds showed 05 and skin pus were positive for 02 isolates
Appendicitis: A medical serious condition - An updated review
Get PDFBackground: Appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix, is a prevalent medical condition with varied clinical presentations. It primarily affects individuals between 5 and 45 years of age, with a higher incidence in males. Although appendicitis is common in Western countries, its rates are increasing in developing regions. Aim: This updated review aims to explore the clinical presentations, diagnostic approaches, and risk factors of appendicitis, with a focus on typical and atypical signs, as well as the role of imaging in diagnosis. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted, incorporating studies on appendicitis risk factors, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic strategies. Data on clinical presentations, anatomical variations, and the effectiveness of imaging modalities were examined. Results: The review highlights that typical symptoms of appendicitis include migratory pain, anorexia, nausea, and fever, but atypical presentations are common in children, the elderly, and pregnant women. Delayed diagnosis in these groups can lead to complications such as perforation and peritonitis. Diagnostic imaging, including ultrasonography, CT scans, and MRI, plays a crucial role in identifying appendicitis, with CT scans being the gold standard
Optimizing workforce well-being and retention in integrated health systems: A multidisciplinary approach to combating burnout
Get PDFBackground: Workforce retention, staff satisfaction, and the quality of patient care are critically influenced by burnout and turnover rates, which are significant concerns in healthcare systems. Burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal accomplishment, results in high turnover, increased costs, and poorer patient outcomes. Addressing burnout is essential for ensuring the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare organizations. Aim: This study aims to explore the complex relationship between burnout and staff retention within integrated health systems, identify key contributing factors, and evaluate evidence-based strategies to mitigate burnout and enhance retention, specifically in nursing and pharmacy sectors. Methods: A systematic review of peer-reviewed literature published was conducted, focusing on burnout and staff retention in healthcare settings. Additionally, qualitative interviews with healthcare leaders, including nurses, pharmacists, and administrators, were analyzed to gain insights into organizational practices and effective interventions. Outcomes of these interventions were assessed using validated burnout scales, staff satisfaction surveys, and retention metrics. Results: The review identified workload demands, insufficient staffing, lack of organizational support, and poor leadership practices as the primary contributors to burnout in integrated health systems. 
The impact of anesthesia on surgical outcomes and patient recovery
Get PDFanesthesia is an evolving field with many exciting innovations on the horizon. Europe is not alone in facing new issues to solve. Similar to the USA, Europe can both seek and provide innovative solutions to the many different problems we face in medical care. Analysis of data has led to the development of a consortium with many publications to release soon in this new knowledge base. A urological anesthetic consortium has also started, which is in part developing novel trial concepts for men with prostate cancer. The ultimate goal is always to improve human health by leading research. The role of data analysis has led to new concepts for practice such as data collection to reveal and compare new practices and technology. More will come
RPA-Based colorimetric detection of SARS-Cov-2 (Covid-19) and its physiological effects
Get PDFThe SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus outbreak is extremely concerning and poses a threat to the public health system. SARS-CoV-2 is a pathogen that affects people and caused fever, dry cough, dizziness and severe respiratory disease. By media time, greater than 662 million people were infected and 6.6 million people were died globally. The pandemic coronavirus was hurt the third world countries due to weak health infrastructure. A timely response is crucial for commercially and easily accessible resources since an actual pandemic emergency does not provide the necessary timescale for the test of innovative ways. Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 was infected individuals without any indication and could still transfer the virus to others. The success of the quarantine effort during the SARS-CoV-2 eruption depended heavily on the identification of the infectious agent. It is thus urgent to develop a rapid and accurate detection method for coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and control the disease spreading. Here demonstrated an isothermal based SARS-CoV-2 amplification with quick colorimetric detection. The inorganic phosphate (Pi) was detected via colorimetric technique from SARS-CoV-2 after amplification by using the basic recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) technique. 
Knowledge of community on hemorrhagic fever in Kirkuk province-Iraq
Get PDFBack ground: Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) are febrile illness caused by RNA virus. Human infection occurs through contact with animal-vectors or other infected humans. Objective; The object of present study was to determine the knowledge, regarding viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) among different groups of population at Kirkuk- Iraq.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted during period from April –November among the officials and university students. A questionnaire was formulated which included demographic data of the respondents and their knowledge toward viral haemorrhagic fever. Results: Regarding the knowledge of the studied samples on the causative agent, the vast majority knew that the cause was virus in a percentage of (67.61%), while (85.7%) had the correct information that the disease is transmitted from animals. Finally about half of the participant (50.47%) knew that gathering is an important risk factor of infection, followed by health centers (35.23%) and the lowest was the general parks (14.28%). In the field of prevention it was clear that most participants (99.o4%) knew that notification is the best way of prevention and control of the disease and 93.30%) knew that isolation of patient is a correct way of prevention.
 
Finding strongly linked between anemia and diabetic foot ulcers: A multi center study
Get PDFObjective: Diabetic foot ulcers and anemia are two typical complications of diabetes. For this reason, we set out to gather data on the prevalence of anemia in persons with and without diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) of similar ages and sex. Method: The Department of Medicine HMC hospital Peshawar conducted this multi-center study from October 2020 to October 2021 in their interdisciplinary diabetic foot clinic. Those who took part in the study were split into two groups: those with DFUs (the Case group) and those without (the Control group) (people without DFUs). Biochemical and hematological markers, as well as demographic data, were collected from the outset. DFU in the case group was categorized and staged using the UT system. Anemic subjects with other obvious explanations were not included. Controls were recruited from a diabetes clinic that offered presentations during the same time frame. SPSS version 24 was used for the statistical analysis of the data. Results: A total of 80 people were studied, split evenly between the case and control groups regarding age and gender. Men made up the majority of the 60 participants (74%). 
Comparison of percutaneous vs. open cystolithotomy for urinary bladder stone in pediatric population
Get PDFIntroduction: Urinary Bladder stone can result in variety of lower urinary tract symptoms. Bladder stone is common in extreme of ages i.e. pediatric population and geriatic population. Overall prevelance of the disease is not that high. With increase in health care facilities and screening investigations like ultrasound, this condition is easily diagnosed. Traditionally just like renal or ureteric stones open cystolithotomy was the treatment of choice but with advancement in endourological instruments and miniturization it is now frequently dealt by minimally invasive techniques like percutaneous cystolithotomy. The aim of our study was to compare the results of urinary bladder stone surgical managements. Methods: After ERC approval we conducted this descriptive retrospective study. For data collection record of pediatric patients admitted in Urology Unit, Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar Pakistan during the period from April 2022 to January 2023 was used. 110 pediatric patients with urinary bladder (UB) stones who underwent surgery were enrolled in our study. According to type of intervention, patients were stratified into two groups, (Group O) underwent open cystolithotomy, and (Group P) underwent endo-urological treatment via the percutaneous route.60 patients underwent open cystolithotomy (OCL), while 50 patients underwent percutaneous cystolithotomy (PCCL). 
Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of Citrobacter freundii isolates from broilers in AL- Diwaniyah province of Iraq
Get PDFBecause of the medicinal and economic importance of Citrobacter freundii, as well as the fact that there are only a few local studies on it, the purpose of this study was to isolate and identify this important bacterial species from chicken using differential media with comparable biochemical properties. There is a severe concern about the presence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) creating bacteria in animal husbandry, which could be transmitted to humans. C. freundii was detected through the use of specific associated genes that enable this bacterium to resist the effects of antibiotics, making it highly resistant. For detection of this bacteria and recognition of distinct types of resistance genes, polymerase chain reaction was used. Further confirmation, purified PCR product was subjected to sequencing. It showed 99.80% homology with Switzerland isolates available in the NCBI database. Forty two isolates of C. freundii were isolated from (450) fecal sample collected from different region of AL- Diwaniyah province.