Pak J Med Sci
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The objective of this study was to report epidemiology, complications and rehabilitation outcomes of patients who sustained spinal cord injury (SCI) due to fall from electricity poles after electrocution. ⋯ SCI due to fall from electricity poles after electrocution is rare however combined effect of injury by electricity along with fall from electricity poles are associated with severe complications. Rehabilitation outcomes in these patients are also minimal.
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Prevalence of extensive drug resistance in bacterial isolates harboring blaNDM-1 in Quetta Pakistan.
Extensive drug resistant Gram-negative bacilli, harboring New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-1 (bla NDM-1) having the ability to hydrolyze β-lactams, have become a vital global clinical threat. The present study was, therefore, designed to investigate the prevalence and epidemiology of NDM-1 producers in Quetta, Pakistan. ⋯ This is the first report on emergence of PDR strain of M. morganii producing NDM-1 in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan. The presence of bla NDM-1 in different bacterial species and their extensive rather pan drug resistance pattern poses a momentous clinical threat.
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To evaluate the management outcome of complex non-union of femoral fractures with Ilizarov method in terms of bone union, functional results and any complications. ⋯ The Ilizarov method provides an effective solution to address the complex non-union of femur fractures. It helps to ensure fracture healing, eradicates infection and provides good functional outcome. The attended complications are mild to moderate and manageable with conservative means.
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To evaluate the natural history of lumbar extruded disc with conservative treatment on MRI and to assess relation between the radiologic changes and clinical outcome. ⋯ The majority of the patients with extruded lumbar disc herniation might have reduction in size of herniated disc in the long run along with improvement in symptoms and function with conservative care.
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To evaluate the activity of Methylglyoxal against the blood culture isolates of Salmonella Typhi and various Gram negative rods and to compare the activity of Methylglyoxal against S. Typhi and other Gram negative rods. ⋯ MGO has a scientifically proven in vitro antimicrobial activity against blood culture isolates of S. Typhi and various Gram negative rods.