Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
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J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad · Apr 2016
"Why we could not eradicate polio from pakistan and how can we?"
Polio is a major health problem and a deadly infectious disease in the developing countries. It is a viral illness caused by polio virus that can lead to paralysis, limb deformities, breathing problems or even death. Polio virus resides only in humans and passes on to the environment in the faeces of someone who is infected. ⋯ Awareness campaigns about polio for locals and development of proper health system will help in the eradication of polio. Once polio is eradicated, about 40-50 billion dollars can be saved globally. With the strong commitment, seriousness and good initiatives, polio will be eradicated from Pakistan within two years more likely.
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J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad · Jan 2016
Case ReportsPERFORATED DUODENAL ULCER ASSOCIATED WITH SITUS INVERSUS AND DEXTROCARDIA.
A 32 years old gentleman, presented in emergency department, with complaints of sudden onset of severe upper abdominal pain, associated with nausea and vomiting. He was a known case of acid peptic disease. His abdominal examination showed signs of peritonitis. ⋯ Exploration confirmed the diagnosis of perforated ulcer and situs inversus. Grahm's patch repair of perforation was done. His postoperative recovery was smooth.
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J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad · Oct 2015
Case ReportsEUGLYCEMIC DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS AND SEVERE ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY SECONDARY TO OFF LABEL USE OF SODIUM GLUCOSE COTRANSPORTER-2 INHIBITOR IN A TYPE-1 DIABETIC PATIENT.
Sodium glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a new class of drug approved for the treatment of type-2 diabetes; however they are also increasingly used off label in type-1 diabetic patients. SGLT2 Inhibitors work by increasing glucose excretion in urine. Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is potentially life threatening side effect as patients have normal glucose and minimal symptoms thus delaying diagnosis and treatment. Our case report highlights the risk of using SGLT2 inhibitors in type-1 diabetes and also supports the need for long term studies to define clear efficacy and complications of SGLT 2 inhibitors in both type-1 and type 2 diabetes mellitis.
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J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad · Oct 2015
CANCERS AMONG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AT A CANCER HOSPITAL IN PAKISTAN.
The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH & RC), is a tertiary care cancer centre, providing the best facilities in cancer diagnosis and treatment in the region. A record of the registered patients is being maintained in the hospital-based registry and the results are posted on its official website on a regular basis. ⋯ The rates are low compared to the rates reported in the West. However, it has been estimated that over 80% of the paediatric cancer cases, diagnosed among Lahore residents, are being recorded by this institution alone. Accordingly, reviewing the statistics on a regular basis can be very important in evaluating trends in childhood cancers in Lahore and implementing cancer control programs in the region.
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J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad · Jul 2015
ReviewSETTING UP TRIAGE SERVICES IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: EXPERIENCE FROM A TERTIARY CARE INSTITUTE OF PAKISTAN. A JOURNEY TOWARD EXCELLENCE.
The history of triage started from the French battle field for prioritizing patients. Emergency triage was started in early 1950's in USA in order to treat the sickest first. It has now become an integral component of all emergency departments (ED). ⋯ Specific triage protocols were developed for guidance and uniformity of care. Manual recording system was replaced by computerized triage data entry software. Enabling the department to monitor patient quality care indicators like total number of patients triaged, triage category, lag time reports and left without being seen by physicians.