• In some countries, including China, primary health care is rarely utilized because of medical personnel shortages at primary medical and health care institutions (PMHCIs). Several studies suggest that the most effective solution is to guide qualified doctors and medical graduates to work in PMHCIs, but the studies and measures have been formulated…[Read more]

  • 81; CI 1.01-3.25) concentrations in the highest quartile were positively associated with atopic dermatitis. The atopic dermatitis group had a significantly higher mean urinary MECCP and MBzP concentration. In the future, longitudinal studies involving repeated measurements are warranted to analyze the long-term effects of phthalate.Chronic wasting…[Read more]

  • Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common inflammatory disorder with high incidence and mortality. AMPK-SIRT1 pathway is involved in a variety of diseases, but its role in AP remains elusive. This study was aimed to explore the role of AMPK-SIRT1 pathway in AP.

    AP models in vivo and vitro were constructed by intraperitoneal administration of…[Read more]

  • Objective To assess the frequency of anatomical variations of pancreatic duct through magnetic resonance cholangiography pancreatography. . METHODS The cross-sectional prospective study was conducted from May 2011 to December 2012 at the Department of Anatomy, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS), Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi,…[Read more]

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