OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the prevalence of risk factors for ischemic stroke in Pakistani patients
at Shifa International Hospital (SIH), Islamabad, Pakistan. METHODS: This retrospective …

Background The Hijra is a distinct type of gender role in South Asia where men act like
women. This group of people is socially excluded by the general community, in terms of …

Introduction: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a major public health issue. Unprotected
intercourse is the main cause of spread of these diseases. Hijra is a distinctive gender …

Cholera has been woven into human history through numerous pandemics, with the most
recent ongoing since 1961. Global rates of cholera continue to decline, but outbreaks continue …

Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive, rod-shaped organism that can cause serious
infections such as meningitis, invasive gastroenteritis, and endocarditis. Every year 1600 …

The relationship between reactive arthritis and enteric infections caused by Yersinia enterocolitica,
Campylobacter jejuni, and Salmonella typhimurium is well documented. Clostridium …

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal
pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of organic disease. We present 2 cases where …

Disparaging words tarnish the dignity of an individual and rot his sociality. To protect the
reputation of an individual, Pakistan enacted the Defamation Ordinance in 2002 (hereinafter" …

The Pakistani khwaja sira community have faced significant oppression and structural violence
throughout much of history. Khwaja sira is an umbrella term used for the trans, intersex …

India is a land of unity in diversity. Since time immemorial people of different communities
live together harmoniously. This diversity and coexistence of people is a great asset to our …