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Annals of Jinnah Sindh Medical University

Objective: To determine the association of Brodsky Tonsillar Grading with age, gender, body mass ... more Objective: To determine the association of Brodsky Tonsillar Grading with age, gender, body mass index, and neck circumference in adults Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at PNS Shifa Hospital, Karachi from January to July 2020. A total of 54 adults with tonsillar hypertrophy were included. History and demographic details of each subject were noted. Both right and left tonsil sizes were graded using Brodsky Grading. Height, weight, and neck circumference was measured. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences 23.0. Results: Age was associated significantly (p-value 0.0009) with Brodsky Tonsillar Grading for the right tonsil whereas it was insignificant for the left tonsil (p-value 0.25). Insignificant association between clinical grading of tonsils with gender (male n = 29, p-value 0.079 and female n =25, p-value 0.343) was found. Thirty one study participants were found to have normal BMI, 14 were overweight whereas 9 individuals were obese. S...

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

Objective: To determine gender-based morphological variations in malleus. Method: The cross-secti... more Objective: To determine gender-based morphological variations in malleus. Method: The cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the Ear-Nose-Throat and Radiology departments of a public-sector hospital in Karachi, from January 20 to July 23, 2021, and comprised subjects of either gender aged 10-51 years who had intact ear ossicles. They were divided into equal male and female groups. After history and a thorough examination of the ear, high-resolution computed tomography scan of petrous temporal bone was done. The images were studied for malleus, to measure the parameters of its head width, length and shape of manubrium, and total length of malleus for possible morphological variations along gender lines. Data was analysed using SPSS 23. Results: Of the 50 subjects, 25(50%) were males with mean width of the head 3.04±0.34mm, mean length of manubrium 4.47±0.48mm, and mean total length of malleus 7.76±0.60mm. The corresponding values in 25(50%) females were 3.00±0.28mm, 4.31±...

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International

The world has been suffering for the past two and half years since the emergence of the plague Co... more The world has been suffering for the past two and half years since the emergence of the plague Covid-19, which has caused more than 5.57 million deaths globally. The new coronavirus Omicron variants following alpha, beta, gamma, and delta continue to spread. The virus, which was first detected in Botswana and South Africa in November, has since surged globally in the past few weeks, faster than any previously known variant of the coronavirus. Omicron has proven to be highly contagious and less receptive to vaccines compared with other variants. The aim of this study was to provide a brief outline of what we already know about the Omicron virus and what needs to be learned about the different variants of this kind.

Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 2020

Sleep constitutes one-third of our life and a good sleep affects the physical, mental and behavio... more Sleep constitutes one-third of our life and a good sleep affects the physical, mental and behavioral aspects of an individual. Disturbance in the normal biological rhythm of an individual can disrupt one’s performance. Sleep disorders are many but the type that could take one’s life is obstructive sleep apnea. Therefore it is important to know the anatomy of involved structures that are responsible for the pathophysiology of the above-mentioned condition. Obstructive sleep apnea-OSA is evolving as a worldwide health epidemic and is confronting an increasing prevalence especially due to the obesity pandemic. Though extensive global prevalence facts and figures are still missing, and worldwide OSA research in standings of activity, value, and socio-economic features has not yet been revealed. Ultrasound of palatine tonsil is an emerging and novel technique, as it is noninvasive and safest modality that can be used to determine severity of OSA. High frequency ultrasound is an impeccabl...

European Journal of Dentistry, 2008

ABSTRACTIt has been proposed for several decades that infections may be responsible for the accel... more ABSTRACTIt has been proposed for several decades that infections may be responsible for the accelerated development of atherosclerosis. The initiation of the atherosclerotic plaque is ascribed to focal accumulation of lipids. This explains the importance of plasma lipids in the development of atherosclerosis. Recent reports point towards a possible association between periodontal disease and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Thus, periodontitis and cardiovascular disease may share common risk factors, and association between periodontitis and coronary heart disease may be due to the elevated levels of plasma lipids. Epidemiological and clinical studies have also suggested that there is a relationship between periodontal disease and impaired lipid metabolism. In this review, we summarized the potential link mechanisms in the association between periodontal infection and serum lipids. (Eur J Dent 2008;2:142-149)

Annals of Jinnah Sindh Medical University

Objective: To determine the association of Brodsky Tonsillar Grading with age, gender, body mass ... more Objective: To determine the association of Brodsky Tonsillar Grading with age, gender, body mass index, and neck circumference in adults Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at PNS Shifa Hospital, Karachi from January to July 2020. A total of 54 adults with tonsillar hypertrophy were included. History and demographic details of each subject were noted. Both right and left tonsil sizes were graded using Brodsky Grading. Height, weight, and neck circumference was measured. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences 23.0. Results: Age was associated significantly (p-value 0.0009) with Brodsky Tonsillar Grading for the right tonsil whereas it was insignificant for the left tonsil (p-value 0.25). Insignificant association between clinical grading of tonsils with gender (male n = 29, p-value 0.079 and female n =25, p-value 0.343) was found. Thirty one study participants were found to have normal BMI, 14 were overweight whereas 9 individuals were obese. S...

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

Objective: To determine gender-based morphological variations in malleus. Method: The cross-secti... more Objective: To determine gender-based morphological variations in malleus. Method: The cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the Ear-Nose-Throat and Radiology departments of a public-sector hospital in Karachi, from January 20 to July 23, 2021, and comprised subjects of either gender aged 10-51 years who had intact ear ossicles. They were divided into equal male and female groups. After history and a thorough examination of the ear, high-resolution computed tomography scan of petrous temporal bone was done. The images were studied for malleus, to measure the parameters of its head width, length and shape of manubrium, and total length of malleus for possible morphological variations along gender lines. Data was analysed using SPSS 23. Results: Of the 50 subjects, 25(50%) were males with mean width of the head 3.04±0.34mm, mean length of manubrium 4.47±0.48mm, and mean total length of malleus 7.76±0.60mm. The corresponding values in 25(50%) females were 3.00±0.28mm, 4.31±...

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International

The world has been suffering for the past two and half years since the emergence of the plague Co... more The world has been suffering for the past two and half years since the emergence of the plague Covid-19, which has caused more than 5.57 million deaths globally. The new coronavirus Omicron variants following alpha, beta, gamma, and delta continue to spread. The virus, which was first detected in Botswana and South Africa in November, has since surged globally in the past few weeks, faster than any previously known variant of the coronavirus. Omicron has proven to be highly contagious and less receptive to vaccines compared with other variants. The aim of this study was to provide a brief outline of what we already know about the Omicron virus and what needs to be learned about the different variants of this kind.

Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 2020

Sleep constitutes one-third of our life and a good sleep affects the physical, mental and behavio... more Sleep constitutes one-third of our life and a good sleep affects the physical, mental and behavioral aspects of an individual. Disturbance in the normal biological rhythm of an individual can disrupt one’s performance. Sleep disorders are many but the type that could take one’s life is obstructive sleep apnea. Therefore it is important to know the anatomy of involved structures that are responsible for the pathophysiology of the above-mentioned condition. Obstructive sleep apnea-OSA is evolving as a worldwide health epidemic and is confronting an increasing prevalence especially due to the obesity pandemic. Though extensive global prevalence facts and figures are still missing, and worldwide OSA research in standings of activity, value, and socio-economic features has not yet been revealed. Ultrasound of palatine tonsil is an emerging and novel technique, as it is noninvasive and safest modality that can be used to determine severity of OSA. High frequency ultrasound is an impeccabl...

European Journal of Dentistry, 2008

ABSTRACTIt has been proposed for several decades that infections may be responsible for the accel... more ABSTRACTIt has been proposed for several decades that infections may be responsible for the accelerated development of atherosclerosis. The initiation of the atherosclerotic plaque is ascribed to focal accumulation of lipids. This explains the importance of plasma lipids in the development of atherosclerosis. Recent reports point towards a possible association between periodontal disease and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Thus, periodontitis and cardiovascular disease may share common risk factors, and association between periodontitis and coronary heart disease may be due to the elevated levels of plasma lipids. Epidemiological and clinical studies have also suggested that there is a relationship between periodontal disease and impaired lipid metabolism. In this review, we summarized the potential link mechanisms in the association between periodontal infection and serum lipids. (Eur J Dent 2008;2:142-149)