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01 - Development of Stance Control Orthotic Knee Joint for Improvement of KAFO User

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).01
10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).01      Published : Sep 2024

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    Traditional knee-ankle-foot Orthosis causes irregularities and energy waste because it restricts knee bending when walking. High costs, size, and complexity limit accessibility.To fabricate a low-cost Stance Control Orthotic Knee Joint that allows free knee motion during a swing and resists knee flexion during stance.This was an experimental case study. A 24-year-old male with a paralyzed right le... Details

    Stance Control Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (SCKAFO), Orthotic Knee Joint, Gait Improvement, Mobility Enhancement

    (1) Awais Aslam
    Prosthetist & Orthotist/ MS Scholar, Rehabilitation Sciences (Orthotics & Prosthetics), Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Saad Saleem
    Senior Lecturer,-Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Manager Research and Quality, Chal Foundation, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Hafeez Ul Rehman
    Prosthetist & Orthotist/ MS Scholar, Rehabilitation Sciences (Orthotics & Prosthetics), Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Clinical Spectrum and EEG Findings in Patients with Suspected Non-Convulsive Sta

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).02
10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).02      Published : Sep 2024

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    This study looked at the clinical spectrum as well as EEG results to help diagnose and treat patients with probable non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE). Patients were classified into two groups based on the degree of NCSE: mild to moderate and severe and their medical records revealed evidence of epilepsy in the form of rhythmic delta activity and localized slowing or widespread spike-and-wav... Details

    Antiepileptic Therapy, Electroencephalogram, Focal Slowing, Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus

    (1) Ayesha Zubair
    Trainee Neurology, Pak Emirates Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khurram Haq Nawaz
    Professor Neurology, Pak Emirates Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Babar Khan
    Professor Neurology, Pak Emirates Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Punjab Pakistan.
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03 - Effect of Myo-Inositol Supplementation on Anthropometric Parameters among PCOS W

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).03
10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).03      Published : Sep 2024

Abstract

    Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Metabolic and endocrine disorder PCOS affects many premenopausal women. Ovarian dysfunction and androgen excess symptoms and signs explain it. High BMI and WHR, or visceral obesity, are more common in PCOS women. The study aims to evaluate myo-inositol (MI) supplementation on anthropometric measurements in Gujranwala PCOS women. Participants were selected from Life Care... Details

    PCOS, Myo-Inositol, Weight, Anthropometrics, BMI, WHR, Supplementation

    (1) Mahnoor
    Consultant Dietitian and Nutritionist, NUR International University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - Molecular Characterization of Hospital and Livestock Associated Methicillin Resi

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).04
10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).04      Published : Sep 2024

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    Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA is a major public health concern because of its resistance to antibiotics, and its pathogenicity to human beings as well as animals. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency and the molecular characteristics of MRSA in hospital, community, and livestock settings. Specimens were obtained from a variety of settings such as patients, heal... Details

    MRSA, Antimicrobial Resistance, Molecular Typing, Zoonotic Transmission, Healthcare-Associated Infections, CA-MRSA, HA-MRSA, LA-MRSA

    (1) Nida Khanim
    Mphil Scholar, Department of Microbiology, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Shagufta Muhammad Hanif
    Mphil Scholar, Department of Biochemistry, Federal Urdu University Arts and Science Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Amina Siddiqua
    Mphil Scholar, Department of Zoology, University of Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Effect of Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) on kinematics in Children with Cerebral Pals

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).05
10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).05      Published : Sep 2024

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    Introduction: Children with cerebral palsy have impaired motor control, caused by prenatal and postnatal causes that affect the developing brain which leads to Muscle weakness, sensory loss, and stiffness Objective: To assess the efficacy of floor reaction orthoses (FRO) and solid ankle foot orthoses (AFO) with gait's temporospatial factors. Methodology: It was experimental based with custom mol... Details

    Cerebral palsy (CP), Solid ankle foot orthosis, Kinematics, Swing, Stance, SAFO, Children

    (1) Tayyaba Pervaiz
    MS Scholar, Rehabilitation Sciences (Orthotics & Prosthetics) -Superior University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Saad Saleem
    Senior Lecturer, Superior University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Laraib
    MS Scholar, Rehabilitation Sciences (Orthotics & Prosthetics) -Superior University Lahore/ Central Incharge- Accessibility beyond limitations, Pakistan.
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06 - Prevalence of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension in Teenage Pregnancies at a Tertiar

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).06
10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).06      Published : Sep 2024

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    The aim of this study was the evaluation of the prevalence of pregnancy-induced hypertension among teenage pregnancies in a tertiary care setup. This descriptive case series was conducted at the Gynaecology & Obstetrics Department from December 2023 to June 2024. A total of 163 pregnant women in the age range of 10-19 years with a gestation age of more than 20 weeks were enrolled in the study.... Details

    Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, Teenage Pregnancy, Prevalence

    (1) Zulfiqar Ali Khan
    Assistant Professor, Head of Department, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology Swat Medical College and Allied Teaching Hospitals Saidu Shareef Swat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Salma Bibi
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Biochemistry Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Shumaila Khawaja Khail
    Assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, Swat Medical College and Allied Teaching Hospitals Saidu Shareef Swat, KP, Pakistan.
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07 - Frequency, Impact, and Risk Factors of Fatigue in Patients with Multiple Scleros

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).07
10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).07      Published : Sep 2024

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    Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms affecting 75–90% of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), significantly impacting their quality of life. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, effects, and risk factors of fatigue among MS patients in Quetta, Pakistan. A cross-sectional descriptive design involved 34 participants aged 20–50 years from Bolan Medical Co... Details

    Frequency, Impact, Risk Factors of Multiple Sclerosis in Patients, Pakistan

    (1) Mahmood Khan
    Postgraduate Resident, Department of Neurology, Bolan Medical Complex and Hospital (BMCH), Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Abbas Khan
    Medical Officer, Department of Neurology, Pakistan Emirates Military Hospital(PEMH), Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Gohar Shah
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Biochemistry, University, of Balochistan (UOB), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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08 - Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Western and Non-Western Populations: Prevalence, Psy

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).08
10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).08      Published : Sep 2024

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    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder with various subtypes (IBS-C, IBS-D, IBS-M, IBS-U), affecting both Western and non-Western populations. Prevalence varies globally, influenced by diagnostic criteria, survey methods, and cultural factors. Women are more commonly affected, especially by IBS-C, but regional and ethnic differences exist. Psychological comorbidities... Details

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Prevalence, Psychological Comorbidities, FODMAP Diet, Rome IV Criteria

    (1) Aroob Aslam
    MS Scholar, Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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09 - Seroprevalence of Transfusion-Transmissible Infections in Blood Donors: Insights

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).09
10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-III).09      Published : Sep 2024

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    The aim of this study is to explore how common transfusion-transmitted illnesses are in Jaranwala, Punjab, Pakistan among the donors. TTIs have proven to be one of the greatest threats to blood transfusion safety, and hence better donor-screening procedures necessitate understanding its prevalence.The present study was a cross-sectional study involving 491 voluntary blood donors from both urban an... Details

    Transfusion-Transmitted Infections, Blood Donors, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Malaria, Screening

    (1) Asma Sarwar
    Post-graduate Student, Institute of Microbiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Saqib
    Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ahsen Taqveem
    Post-graduate Student,Institute of Microbiology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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