• Incidence of malaria in the population of Korangi creek area, Karachi, Pakistan. 

  Nasira, Khatoon; Rubab, Malik; Aly, Khan; Shahid, Shaukat, S; S, Saifi, Z; Adnan, Khan (Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Karachi, 2018-11)

  Parasites lives on host organism with some or complete metabolic dependence on it, while the haemoparasites inhabit and nourished from blood cells of the host. The current investigation evaluated to raise awareness of blood ...
• A comparative study of loratidine physiochemical properties from different brands 

  Naveed, Safila; Dilshad, Huma; Urooj, Sheeba (Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Karachi, 2018-11)

  Loratidine is a piperidine derivative resemble to azatadine long acting non sedating commonly used for the treatment of allergic condition like watery or itchy eyes, runny nose, chronic urticaria or throat itching. In the ...
• Attenuation of apomorphine induced behavioral sensitization in rats pre-treated with tryptophan. 

  Farhan, Muhammad; Haleem, D. J. (Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Karachi, 2018-11)

  Psychostimulants substances, some of which are abused by humans, are generally believed to produce sensitization effects when they are repeatedly administered to animals. Apomorphine, a non-narcotic derivative of morphine, ...
• Effect of macrophage alone or primed with cytokines on Balamuthia mandrillaris interactions with human brain microvascular endothelial cells in vitro 

  Matin, Abdul; Nawaz, Salik; Jung, Suk-Yul (Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Karachi, 2018-11)

  Balamuthia mandrillaris is well known to cause fatal Balamuthia amoebic encephalitis (BAE). Amoebic transmission into the central nervous system (CNS), haematogenous spread is thought to be the prime step, followed by ...
• Safety and toxicological evaluation of herbal formulation on rodents 

  Sadaf, Farzana; Shamim, Sumbul; Saleem, Rubeena; Zafar, Navaid-ul (Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Karachi, 2018-11)

  Herbal medicines are still most popular, abundant and affordable remedies for curing various ailments. Garlina is one of the herbal formulations of Hamdard Laboratories (waqf) Pakistan used to treat cardiovascular diseases ...
• Report: Wound healing activity of Hymenocallis littoralis - Moving beyond ornamental plant 

  Sundarasekar, Jeevandran; Sahgal, Geethaa; Murugaiyah, Vikneswaran; Lay, Lam Kit; Thong, Ong Ming; Subramaniam, Sreeramanan (Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Karachi, 2018-11)

  Spider lily (Hymenocallis littoralis) belongs to Amaryllidaceae family is a well-known plant species for its medicinal properties. The inhibitory effects of H. littoralis methanol sonication extracts were evaluated for ...
• In vitro antibacterial susceptibility of different brands of oral levofloxacin 250 mg tablet against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli 

  Bano, Raheela; Arsalan, Adeel (Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Karachi, 2018-11)

  Antibiotics are not only used in morbidity but also help in prevention of infection. The irrational use of broad spectrum antibiotics is now increasing the resistance against pathogens. This present study has been carried ...
• In vitro antibacterial activity and phyto-chemistry of samples from the roots of Viola pilosa 

  Panni, Maria Khan; Bakht, Jehan (Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Karachi, 2018-11)

  Anti-microbial activity and phytochemical analysis of samples from the roots of Viola pilosa was studied against six strains of bacteria. Data indicated that the tested bacterial strain differed in its sensitivity to the ...
• Stability indicating HPLC method for simultaneous quantification of sildenafil citrate and dapoxetine hydrochloride in Pharmaceutical products 

  Liew, Kai Bin; Peh, Kok Khiang (Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Karachi, 2018-11)

  A stability-indicating HPLC-UV method for the simultaneous determination of sildenafil citrate and dapoxetine hydrochloride in solution and tablet was developed. The mobile phase was comprised of acetonitrile and 0.2M ...
• Factors Affecting Survival and Quality of Life of patients after Haemodialysis Treatment 

  AWAN, ABAD-UR-REHMAN; ASLAM, MUHAMMAD IMRAN; AKRAM, MATEEN; RASHID, HUMAYUN (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  Aim: To find out the factors affecting patient’s quality of life and survivals who met dialysis treatment. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place & Duration: This study was conducted at Department of Nephrology, ...
• Prevalence of Endometrial Carcinoma in Post-menopausal Bleeding Women 

  NISA, ZAIB-UN; KHAN, FAROOQ; TAHIR, MUHAMMAD; MAHMOOD, SHAUKAT (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  Aim: To determine the prevalence of endometrial carcinoma in postmenopausal bleeding women and also examine the accuracy of color Doppler ultrasound for diagnosing the malignant disorder. Method: This observational ...
• Clinical Efficacy of Adjuvant Therapy in Unresectable Gallbladder Cancer: our experience from south Punjab 

  LUQMAN, ASIMA; REHMAN, WAJIH-UR-; RASOOL, SOHAIL ATTAUR; RAZA, HASHIM; HUSSAIN, SADIQ; LUQMAN, SHOAIB (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  Aim: Gallbladder carcinoma (GBC) commonly present at an advanced unresectable stage. We sought to compare efficacy of gemcitabine alone and in combination with radiotherapy as adjuvant treatment of GBC. Study Design: ...
• Comparison of Treatment of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia by Valsalva Manoeuver and Carotid Sinus Massage 

  ASLAM, MUHAMMAD; REHMAN, WAJIH-UR; RAZA, HASHIM; LUQMAN, ASIMA; RASOOL, SOHAIL ATTAUR; LUQMAN, SHOAIB (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  Background: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a rapid rhythm disturbance originating from the atria or atrioventricular node. This is the most common paroxysmal tachycardia presenting to emergency department ...
• Acetylsalicylic Acid Effect over Testicular Weight and Seminiferous Tubules Diameter 

  AMEER, MUHAMMAD KAMRAN; GULL, SABAHAT; MEHBOOB, FAIZA; REHMAN, WAJIH-UR; WAQAS, MUHAMMAD; SAEED, ASMA (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  Aim: To observe the change in testicular weight and seminiferous tubules diameter in male albino mice after ASA administration. Place and duration of study: One-year Research work at University of Health Sciences ...
• Pathophysiological Effects of Cotton Dust Pollution on Blood Pressure in Textile Workers 

  ZIA, SADAF; JAVEED, SHIREEN; JAN, FOUZIA; ATTA, KOMAL; HUSSAIN, SHAISTA; IQBAL, SHAMA (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  Background: Air pollution is a major occupational hazard in various industries including textile industry. The respiratory diseases are labeled as fourth leading cause of deaths in Asia with prevalence rate 6.3% and ...
• Biological Activities of Extracts Obtained From Natural Origin 

  MUDDASSIR, MARIA; ANSARI, FARHEEN; AHMED, MUDDASSIR; BUTT, FAROOQ (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  Background: Medicinal plants have been in use for curing ailments since hundreds of centuries. Extracts, both crude and purified are used in different forms and preparations to cure diseases. Various microorganisms ...
• Hypertrophic Rhinitis – Comparative Study of Submucosal Electric Cauterization versus Turbinate Reduction Surgery 

  MEHMOOD, FARRUKH; IQBAL, JAVED; AWAN, AAMIR AYUB; AZIZ, BAKHT (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  We planned this study to compare the results of two basic procedures done for reduction of size of inferior turbinates. This included 160 patients .The patients were equally divided into two groups namely those subjected ...
• Integrated Medical Curriculum: Design, Delivery and Assessment during First Two Years of Medical Education - A Review at AJK Medical College, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan 

  ANWAR, MUHAMMAD IJAZ; KIANI, JAMIL AHMAD; NADEEM, NIGHAT (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  The popularity of the term ‘‘integrated curriculum’’ has greatly increased in medical education in past twenty years, but what the term actually implies and what should be its design, implementation, and evaluation system, ...
• Gender Based Violence (GBV) Data Collection and Gynaecologist’s Perspective in a tertiary care hospital 

  ANSARI, ASMA; UROOJ, UZMA; WASEEM, MUSTAFA (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  Aim: To find incidence and severity of gender based violence (GBV) in women attending gynecology OPD using structured abuse questionnaire and Compare their clinical diagnosis with those not facing GBV Study design: Cross ...
• Pathological Evaluation of Papanicolaou Smears Reported in Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore 

  MASOOD, ATIKA; AMANAT, AAFRINISH; WALI, NADIA; ALAM, SADIA; WARIS, SADAF; ARSHAD, ATIQA (Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2018-10)

  Background: Malignant lesions of the cervix represent the most frequent cause of mortality and morbidity in females and a common cause of cancer deaths worldwide. In Pakistan, the frequency of uterine and cervical neoplasms ...

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