Pattern of distribution of congenital anomalies in the newborn in damietta general hospital

the study was conducted at Damietta general hospital in the period from 1/ june / 2015 till 31/ may / 2016, 50 cases of neonates borne with dysmorphologic congenital anomalies and 50 control neonates were included in the study, Mothers of cases and controls were interviewed face to face, the pre-performed structured questionnaire was used, information were collected about families socio-demographic characteristics, life style, habits, history of chronic illnesses, long term medications, exposure to expected risk factors [ toxic substances, industrial hazards, environmental factors], consumption of certain foods, through general and systemic examination for included cases and controls, some investigations were done when needed. Results showed that the number of babies borne with dysmorphologic congenital anomalies in Damietta general hospital during the period from 1/ june/ 2015 till 30 may 2016 was 50 cases out of 1823 deliveries [ 1063 cesarean deliveries and 760 vaginal deliveries], this means that the pervalence rate was 2.7%

Systemic distribution of these anomalies was: digestive system anomalies 30% [the most common diagnosis among studies cases was tie tongue representing 28% of cases], musculosketal anomalies 20%, skin anomalies 14%, eye, ear, face and neck 10%, cardiovascular system anomalies 10%, genital organs anomalies 8%, cleft lip and palate 4%, chromosomal abnormalities 2%.the study showed that there is an increased risk of dysmorphologic congenital anomalies as: parental smoking [ active paternal and passive maternal] [OR=6.52], frozen food intake [OR=6.52], fast food intake [OR=3.08]

Frequency of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy after thyroidectomy at sheikh khalifa bin zaid hospital rawlakot Azad Kashmir

The objective of the study was to determine the frequency of post thyroidectomy RLN palsy and to adopt measures to reduce the frequency of RLN palsy after thyroidectomy. Descriptive study. This study was carried out at General Surgery Department, Sheikh Khalifa Bin ZaidHospital Rawlakot Azad Kashmir from 16.11.2012 to 16.11.2014. Total of 80 patients of goiter undergoing thyroidectomy were admitted through outpatient department. All patients underwent thorough clinical examination and investigations. They were informed of th ebenefits and risks associated with surgery and written informed consent was obtained. All information was recorded on performa. Vocal cord status was assessed pre and postoperatively by indirect laryngoscopy. Size of thyroid gland was measured before operation in all the patients and weight of thyroid tissue removed during operation was also assessed. 03 patients were excluded from the study as they were already having hoarseness of voice. 29 were subjected to subtotal thyroidectomy, 30 to total thyroidectomy, and 21 to hemi-thyroidectomy randomly. All were followed up for RLN palsy for 03 months. According to our objective, no test of significance was applicable. However, descriptive statistics including mean, standard deviation was used by using Microsoft statistical package for social sciences [SPSS Version 10.]. The age range of the patients undergoing thyroidectomy was 20-68 years with an average age of 44. Total mortality rate was 0%. Transient hoarseness of voice was present in 01[1.2%] which improved spontaneously with time and permanent hoarseness in 0% patients. No patient was lost at any point. Frequency of RLN palsy can be reduced by careful identification of recurrent laryngeal nerve by various methods per-operatively

Effects of medical study on sports activities of medical students in Azad Kashmir

Objective: To determine the effects of medical study on sports activities of medical students

Study Duration: cross sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at PMC in Rawlakot AJ and K from March 2013 5o March 2015

Materials and Methods: This study obtained data [88 persons] in a purposive sample from the entire second year class using a structured self-administered questionnaire, with 88% responserate

Results: Out of total 88 respondents, 63 girls [72%] and 25 boys [28%] with a mean age of 19 participated. More than 80% respondents had many friends, 81% girls and 36% boys didn't have time to meet them [p<.000]. Around 89% girls and 68% boys didn't have time to play [[p.029], 40% hostelite and non-hostelite could play [p<.991], and 76% boys and 65% girls perceived burdensome medical study which deprived them from regularly meeting their friendsand participating in theseactivities

Conclusion: Findings of this study have broader implications for furnishing academic environment in medical institutions of Pakistan more conducive, supportive and effective. Medical institutions should review their curriculum and teaching/learning schedules and try to redesign their educational programs keeping a balance between study load and sports activities of a medical student. Students should also be encouraged to set their priorities and try to ensure this balance

Perceived effects of undergraduate medical study on social life: a descriptive study at poonch Medical College in Rawlakot Azad Kashmir

This study explored how second year medical students of Poonch Medical College related studying in medical college with their social activities. Cross-sectional study. This study was conducted with the first batch of students at PMC in Rawlakot AJ and K from January 2013 to July 2014. This study obtained data in a purposive sample from the entire second year class using a structured self-administered questionnaire, with 88% response rate. Of total 88 respondents, 63 girls [72%] and 25 boys [28%] with a mean age of 19 participated. More than 80% respondents had many friends, 81% girls and 36% boys didn't have time to meet them [[p<.000]. Around 89% girls and 68% boys didn't have time to play [[p.029], 49% girls and 44% couldn't see their families [p<.197], 40% hostelite and non-hostelite could play [p<.991], and 76% boys and 65% girls perceived burdensome medical study which deprived them from regularly meeting with their family and friends. Findings of this study have broader implications for furnishing academic environment in medical institutions of Pakistan more conducive, supportive and effective. Medical instititionsshould review their curriculum and teachinglleaming schedules and try to redesign their educational programs keeping a balance between study load and the social life of a medical student. Students should also be encouraged to set their educational and social priorities and try to ensure this balance