Susceptibility pattern of pathogens isolated from the prostatic tissue

There is significant incidence of bacterial growth in the prostatic tissue in the patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia [BPH], whereas pre-existing urinary tract infection is not a reliable indicator by which this group can be identified pre-operatively and prostatic infection could be treated. To identify the presence of various types of bacteria and fungi in prostatic tissue and cultures from urine samples of patients undergoing transurethral resection of prostrate. Cross-sectional observational study design. This study was conducted at The Basic Medical Science Institute at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center [JPMC] Department of Microbiology Karachi from. The samples were processed by the standard protocol. Culture medium of Blood agar and MacConkeys agar were used and biochemical tests were performed by using different sugar media, triple sugar iron agar, Simon citrate agar, urease, indole, and MRVP tests. Out of 100 cases 25% showed identical type of growth, 11% cases had different type of growth in urine and prostatic tissue culture whereas 5% had no growth in urine while 32% had no growth in prostate only 32% had no growth in both urine and tissue culture. The significance of prostatic tissue culture of patients undergoing surgery facilitates prompt diagnosis and the ideal choice of antibiotic can shorten the duration of treatment

qualitative study to assess the awareness level of diabetes mellitus in patients coming to JPMC

The study was conducted to assess the awareness level about diabetes in patients coming to JPMC and to initiate steps to increase their knowledge and clear misconceptions. Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. This study was conducted in JPMC hospital from April 2008 to October 2008. A non- probability convenience sampling technique was applied in a population aged 15

Attitude and analysis of using computers by the medical students in Karachi

Computers provide the wealth of information and the means of communication, education and patient management. Although several studies in different countries have explored the extent to which health science students use the computer and the internet, a few researches are available on this subject in Pakistan, where the Internet culture is cultivating rapidly. Hence this study was conducted to assess the knowledge, skills, proficiency of using computers and browsing internet by the medical students and their implement of this knowledge in the medical field for the purpose of study and research. To assess the frequency and purposes of computer and subsequent internet usage among medical students. A Descriptive cross-sectional study. This study was conducted during 1[st].September - 1[st]. November 2008 amongst the Medical Students enrolled in public and private Medical Colleges of Karachi. The sample size was 450. A well designed structured questionnaire was used to collect responses in a voluntarily and confidential manner. 91% medical students were computer literate. The main reason for lack of computer knowledge was lack of time and lack of access to a computer. 88% agreed that computer has revolutionized and better off the world. 93.3% use internet for research, chatting, health information and medical news, emails, music and entertainment.86.3% students use Google as the main search engine. 83.7% have used internet for the research purpose. 77% use internet for latest medical news. 68.5% students use it for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of diseases. Only 17% are the members of Medical Journals. The medical students using computers have a positive attitude towards its use in the medical field, which not only has made a significant impact but also encourages them in study, research and keep them updated in this fast developing world. Use of computers enhances decision-making, management planning and medical research among the students