Introduction An important aspect of a modern academic curriculum is assessment, which can be clinical and written. Written assessment includes both multiple-choice questions (MCQs) short answer (SAQs). Debate continues as to more reliable. It assess the correlation between two different formats written assessments, especially in subjects they are from basic science subjects. Moreover, data lacking Therefore, we conducted this study see MCQs SAQs end-of-clerkship examinations for final-year...

The novel coronavirus (SAR-CoV-2) pandemic has revolutionized medical education worldwide. Most schools have adopted the online teaching and assessments. Students attending modified clerkships assessments under stress of pandemic, perform score differently when compared to normal clerkships. We aimed identify impact COVID-19 on final year MBBS students' EOC (End Clerkship) examination by comparing them with their scores prior COVID previous year.

Bradycardia is a life-threatening arrhythmia that endangers life by compromising blood flow to the brain. During intubation, its prevention life-saving—the benefit of atropine in preventing bradycardia before intubation controversial literature. Objective: The objective study was find and compare incidence with without atropine. Methods: This single-centre randomised controlled trial conducted at tertiary care pediatric emergency department for six months. After applying inclusion exclusion...

Intestinal malrotation is a critical condition in pediatric patients that requires accurate and timely diagnosis. Ultrasonography non-invasive imaging modality frequently used to diagnose this condition. Objective: To evaluate ultrasonography's diagnostic accuracy safety for detecting intestinal patients. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Lahore General Hospital from January 2023 2024. The included children who underwent ultrasound suspected during period. Ultrasounds were...

Objectives: This study aims to understand students’ perception of the usefulness end-of-clerkship (EOC) as compared professional exam Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) and compare student performance in both examinations.
 Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional medical students who were studying final year at Shifa College Medicine, Tameer-e-Millat University, appeared exams. The was October 2019. data collected through self-constructed questionnaire. scores all...

Objective: To study the role of vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor for myopia in children aged 5-15 years. Method: The cross-sectional observational was conducted from January to September 2019 at Ophthalmology and Paediatric departments Shifa Foundation Community Health Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan, comprised patients with suspected / symptomatic who were enrolled paediatric outpatient department referred ophthalmology clinics eye exam. Apart taking detailed ocular history, slit lamp...

BACKGROUND Wilson disease (WD) is a rare genetic disorder with vast clinical presentations and higher incidence in areas where consanguinity common. Most patients can be treated oral chelation, but some require advanced surgical intervention, like liver transplantation (LT). This study aims to review outcomes of WD presenting tertiary care center over period 10 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS retrospective analysis was conducted at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan. Patients <18...

Introduction: Hydronephrosis (HN) refers to the dilation of pelvicalyceal system. The current study aims evaluate various presentations and causes HN in children adults with help ultrasound (US) as primary diagnostic modality. Methodology: This cross-sectional prospective was conducted a tertiary care hospital Lahore, Pakistan on patients between 0-70 years age, who were diagnosed US. Data collected using self-designed proforma including gender, symptomatology, anthropometry. Percentages...

Abstract Introduction Liver transplantation (LT) has emerged as a lifesaving modality for many liver diseases in children. Pediatric LT is an established treatment the Western world but relatively new procedure resource‐limited countries like Pakistan. The study aims to highlight outcomes and survival of pediatric recipients from first transplant center Method A retrospective analysis was done 2012 2019. conducted Hepatobiliary department Shifa International Hospital (SIH), Islamabad....

Introduction: End stage Renal Disease refers to permanent, irreversible loss of renal functions due variety underlying disorders. The condition is quite prevalent in our part the world. occurrence Restless legs syndrome (RLS) such patients, especially those on hemodialysis, surpasses that general population. RLS significantly blemishes their quality life. has subtle and nonspecific symptoms which are commonly neglected dialysis centers. study aims determine frequency restless leg patients...

Objectives: To evaluate the role of Diacerein among patients with OA. Study Design: Retrospective Case Series. Setting: Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Period: April 2020 to September 2020. Material &amp; Methods: The study was conducted forty OA (grade II IV according ACR criteria) at Department Rheumatology (EMW), Baseline WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index) VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) noted. Diacerine, 100mg in bd (twice a day) dose given for 6 months. After months,...

Abstract Background: Medical colleges need curriculum reforms in order to enhance clinical learning contingent on previous observations. Shifa College of medicine (SCM) introduced Family clerkship for final year 2022. To accommodate this Paeds and Gynae Obs clerkships were shifted from fourth year. This resulted two major curricular shifts, first: four examining (previously there three) subjects 4 th professional MBBS exam Second: 2 years exposure it was three years. Methods: cross-sectional...

Objectives: To determine the frequency of esophageal variceal bleed in patients with upper GI presenting a tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Cross sectional survey. Setting: Department Medicine, Mayo Hospital, Lahore and Madinah Teaching Faisalabad. Period: 6 months from 01-06-2018 to 31-12-2018. Material &amp; Methods: Two hundred were included study. All had endoscopy bleeding which was documented as distribution table. Results: Esophageal seen among 108 (54%) while it not present 92...

To study the frequency and types of haemoglobinopathies in children with microcytic anaemia.The prospective was conducted at Paediatric Out-patient Department Shifa Falahi Community Health Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan, from July to December, 2018, comprised patients aged 3 months 14 years who had haemoglobin <10mg/dl mean corpuscular volume <70fL. Serum ferritin electrophoresis were done check for iron deficiency anaemia haemoglobinopathies. Data analysed using SPSS 23.Of 175 subjects,...

Introduction: Immunization strengthens the defense mechanism of body and offers protection against potential diseases. The rate immunization is one best measures public health management quality. To increase immunization, parental decisions about vaccinations are very necessary. Parents' knowledge attitude towards influence prevalence infectious Moreover, vaccination considered most cost-effective tools to prevent diseases.Objective: objective this study assess frequency adequate knowledge,...

Background: Malnutrition in under five children is prevalent our country. It makes them prone to infections and increases child mortality. This can be controlled by identifying modifying the predisposing factors.&#x0D; Objective: To assess nutritional status analyze influence of various demographic factors on children.&#x0D; Methodology: cross-sectional study was conducted Shifa Falahi Community Health center Islamabad. Children years age were included. Information collected from mothers a...