Noise induced hearing loss [nihl] in Pakistan

Noise induced Hearing loss [NIHL] is a universal phenomenon currently it is receiving long overdue attention at the global level. It is now considered to be one of the main causes of hearing impairment, in both the developed and the developing world. Initially recognized as a 'Boiler makers deafness 'at the turn of the century as it mainly afflicted the industrial workers, the conditions has now grown to cover a much wider canvass in today's world. Social and leisure noise are the other significant causes, besides the industrial and road traffic noise. In Pakistan, the workmen's compensation Act of 1923 includes only a 100% loss of hearing due to noise injury worthy of compensation. Any loss less than total deafness is not even considered. There is an urgent need to bring about public awareness, improve legislation and join the global community in the campaign against noise induced hearing loss

open, non comparative trial to asses efficacy and safety of rovamycin forte in the treatment of acute pharyngitis

A prospective, non-comparative, open ended clinical trial was conducted on forty patients suffering from symptoms and signs of acute pharangitis, in the department of ENT, JPMC, Karachi. The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of Spiramycin [Rovamycin Forte], symbolised by M/s Rhone Poulenc-Ruhr. This study describes the details of the procedure adopted. The results showed that Rovamycin Forte [Spiramycin] is a good choice in come URTI such as acute pharangitis