2026: Volume 07 Issue 10 (October issue)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10

Published: 2026-10-31

Editorial

When the Scan Gets Shorter: Long-Axial PET and the Choices We Make Long-Axial PET: Shorter Scans, Better Choices

Syed Amir Gilani

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4636

Original Article

Prevalence of Endometriosis in Women Presenting with Infertility: Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study Prevalence of Endometriosis in Women Presenting with Infertility

Bushra Gull, Lubna Noor, Sadia Majeed, Sadaf Mumtaz, Nadia Naheed

03-08
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4023
Comparison of Remission with Autologous Serum Therapy versus Fixed-Dose Levocetirizine in Chronic Urticaria: A Quasi-Experimental Study Remission with Autologous Serum Therapy versus Fixed-Dose Levocetirizine in Chronic Urticaria

Farah Humera, Tahir Hassan, Mohib Ullah, Muhammad Khurram Shahzad, Nazish Rani, Erum Ramzan

09-13
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3938
Frequency of Peripheral Blood Eosinophilia and Factors Associated with it in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Peripheral Blood Eosinophilia in COPD Patients

Namra Khalid, Talha Mahmud

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3783
Correlation Between Spot Urinary Protein-Creatinine Ratio and 24-Hour Urinary Protein Excretion in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Spot Urinary Protein-Creatinine Ratio and 24-Hour Urinary Protein Excretion in T2DM

Mubashra Shamshad, Akmal Hussain, Moeen Akhtar Malik, Habib Ur Rehman, Javairia Tehseen, Zoha Shamshad

20-24
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3808
Evaluation of Hearing Improvement After Type I Tympanoplasty in Tubotympanic Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: A Prospective Observational Study Hearing Improvement After Type I Tympanoplasty in Tubotympanic CSOM

Allah Noor, Ijaz Ahmad, Hamza Nawaz, Ali Khan, Muhammad Arif

25-29
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4199
End Stage Renal Disease and Its Effects on Periodontal Health, Salivary pH, and Flow Rate End Stage Renal Disease and Periodontal Health, Salivary pH, and Flow Rate

Muhammad Mohsin Haider, Laveeza Kashif, Baynita Khalid, Nabeeha Fatima Naqvi, Maria Moin, Madiha Anwar, Kulsoom Fatima Rizvi, Rehmatullah Kandhro

30-35
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4127
Serum Ferritin Dynamics in Maternal Anemia Management: Implications for Preterm Birth Risk Serum Ferritin and Preterm Birth Risk in Maternal Anemia

Annam Ijaz, Yasmeen Akhtar, Zainab Zaib

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3977
Association between Stress and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Among Undergraduate Students in Peshawar: A Cross-Sectional Study Stress and GERD Among Undergraduate Students

Muhammad Hamza, . Shanza, Zubair Khan, . Alishba, Dua Asghar, Omama Asghar, Daniyal Ahmed

42-49
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4074
Efficacy of Nebulized Magnesium Sulphate with Salbutamol versus Salbutamol Alone in Pediatric Patients with Moderate to Severe Asthma Exacerbations: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Nebulized Magnesium Sulphate in Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations

Fatima Farooq, Allina Mukhtar, Maryam Ikram, Waseem Farooq Shah, Muhammad Fahad Ali, Muhammad Imran Arif

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3915
Frequency and Knowledge of Halitosis Among Students of Khyber Medical University-Institute of Dental Sciences and Khyber Medical University-Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohat Frequency and Knowledge of Halitosis Among KMU Students

Ariffullah Khan, Noor E Sehr Khalid, Sara Saleem, Faraz Habib, Tehmina Marwat, Danyal Khattak

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3802
Diagnostic Role of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) in Oral and Maxillofacial Masses: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) in Oral and Maxillofacial Masses

Maryam Mughal, Jehan Alam, Honey Rajpal, Waiza Batool, Shaane Sehar, Ruqaya Shah

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3734
Predictors and Clinical Outcomes of Acute Renal Failure in Patients with Plasmodium falciparum Malaria: A Prospective Cohort Study Clinical Outcomes of Acute Renal Failure in Patients with Plasmodium falciparum Malaria

Amrita Sadhwani, Abdul Manan Junejo, Muhammad Ali, Sandia Kumari, Reema Rehman, Muneeba Asif

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4130
Association of Inflammatory Hematological Indices (NLR, NMR, PLR, and MLR) with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Case–Control Study Inflammatory Hematological Indices and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Aisha Allauddin, Afreen Bhatty, Habiba Sharaf Ali, Aliya Irshad Sani

74-80
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3986
Frequency of Cardiogenic Shock in Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients with Diabetes: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study Cardiogenic Shock in Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients with Diabetes

Abdus Salam, Jabar Ali, Mushtaq Ahmad, Sibtain Nisar, Anwar Jamal Khan

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3978
Piecing Together the Puzzle: The Interplay of Malocclusion, Dental Caries, and Oral Health Status in Special Needs Children Piecing Together the Puzzle: Dental Caries and Oral Health Status in Special Needs Children

Syeda Lalarukh Saba Shah, Hafsa Mahmood, Khadija Yahya, Marium Khan, Syeda Nawal Fatima, Maheen Inam

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3935
Assessment of Various Factors Responsible for Hospital Admission in Patients of Chronic Liver Disease at Chandka Medical College Teaching Hospital, Larkana – An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study Various Factors Responsible for Hospital Admission in Patients of Chronic Liver Disease

Saif Ali Shahani, Kouromal Gurbakhshani, Pirbhat Gurbakhshani, Ambrat Lal, Keenjhar Gurbakhshani, Sheeraz Ali Jatoi, Bakhtawar Guramani

94-100
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4163
Radio-Pathological Concordance in Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsies of Breast Lesions: A Retrospective Study Radio-Pathological Concordance in Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsies of Breast Lesions

Uzma Azmat, Sadaf Nasir, Abdul Qayoom Rakhshani

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3211
Mean Length of Femoral Shortening Required in DDH Patients Femoral Shortening in DDH Patients

Shahan Raza, Asad Amin, Haseeb Hussain, Umair Ahmed, Jawad Ul Haq, Shuaib Amin

106-112
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4041
Prevalence of Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease in Hemodialysis Versus Non-Hemodialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Rahim Yar Khan GERD in Hemodialysis Versus Non-Hemodialysis Chronic Kidney Disease

Muhammad Ali, Abid Hussain, Javed Iqbal, Shanzah Javed, Ahmad Raza

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3702
Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Risk of Malignancy Index Versus International Ovarian Tumor Analysis Model in Predicting Malignancy in Adnexal Masses: An Analytical Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Malignancy Index Versus IOTA Model in Predicting Malignancy in Adnexal Masses

Mishal Maqbool, Naushin Farooq, Zahra Kausar, Laila Khalid, Sabeen Aslam, . Fariha

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3854
Relationship between the Duration of Symptoms and Operative Findings in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis Symptom Duration and Operative Findings in Pediatric Appendicitis

Amna Choudry, Anwar Arian, Romila Mazhar, Mahrukh Nasir, Ali Abbas

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4103
Association of Screen Time Exposure with Developmental Delay in Communication and Problem-Solving Skills among Children Under 5 Years of Age Presenting at Children's Hospital: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study Screen Time Exposure with Developmental Delay in Communication: 5-Year-Old Children

Gul Hassan, Erum Afzal, Ghulam Abbas, Naveed Anjum, Muhammad Amir Hanif, Arif Zulqarnain, Kafil Ahmad Shadani

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4034
Comparison of Serum Calcium-Magnesium Ratio in Women with and without Preeclampsia Serum Calcium-Magnesium Ratio in Preeclamptic Women

Abida Rehman, Saima Zulfiqar, Shazia Zulfiqar, Sadia Zulfiqar, Sana Ali, . Farhana

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3985
Incidence of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury While Using LigaSure in Total Thyroidectomy as Compared to Conventional Knot Tying RLN Injury and LigaSure in Thyroidectomy as Compared to Conventional Knot Tying

Muhammad Waleed Zaman Bajwa, Usman Ali Rahman, Mazia Shabbir, Muhammad Saleem, Mudassar Malik

142-147
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4225
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Schizophrenia Caregivers

Fariha Saeed, Nauman Mazhar, Sanan Saeed, Asma Suleman, Aneel Shafi, Iqra Naeem

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3846
Frequency of Burrows Under Dermatoscope in Children Suspected of Scabies Presenting at Tertiary Care Hospital Karachi Frequency of Burrows Under Dermatoscope in Children Suspected of Scabies

Faryal Naimat, Reema Mirza, Areeba Rais, . Ekta, Humaira Talat

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3987
Frequency of Antenatal Depressive Symptoms and Their Determinants among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Northwest General Hospital Antenatal Depressive Symptoms and Determinants among Pregnant Women

Sarah Karim, Sidra Jehangir, Maryam Faseeh, Anam Manan, Maryam Hayat

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4234
Efficacy of Oral Dexamethasone versus Parenteral Dexamethasone in the Management of Mild to Moderate Croup Oral Dexamethasone versus Parenteral Dexamethasone

Sadiq Akbar, Sabir Khan, Abdul Khaliq, Ikram Ullah, Wajid Ali, Sulaiman Shah

168-173
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.3869
Maternal and Pregnancy Outcomes Following Vaginal Progesterone Use in Threatened Preterm Labour: A Descriptive Case Series Maternal, Pregnancy Outcomes and Vaginal Progesterone in Threatened Preterm Labour

Hira Sial, Huma Afridi, Hafsa Mubashir, Faryal Azhar

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v7i10.4244