BioMedica Cover Image ISSN: 1992-4852
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BioMedica - An Official Journal of University of Health Sciences Lahore, Pakistan.

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Original Article | June 25, 2025
Fluid volume as a predictor of pneumothorax after ultrasoundguided thoracocentesis 
Manoj Kumar , Kumayl Abbas Meghji , Haider Ali , Uzma Azmatullah , Khalid Shakeel Babar , Ameet kumar
Year: 2025
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Background and Objective: Pneumothorax, an accumulation of air between the pleural layers, can occur spontaneously or post-traumatically. Thoracocentesis, a common procedure for aspirating pleural fluid, is a known cause of iatrogenic pneumothorax, with a prevalence of 13-19%. Despite ultrasound guidance reducing the incidence, complications persist, especially with large fluid volumes.... Continue Reading
Original Article | June 25, 2025
Health and functional status in oral potentially malignant disorders: a questionnaire-based study
Zehra Ahmed , Naveera Raza , Humera akhlaq , Fatima Rasool , Khushbu Lohana , Sehrish Ahmed
Year: 2025
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Background and Objective: Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) are a group of oral mucosal abnormalities with an increased risk of malignant transformation. Their high prevalence, especially in Asia, poses a significant public health concern. Beyond disease control, understanding the impact of OPMDs on patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is... Continue Reading
Original Article | June 25, 2025
Functional outcomes of antibioticloaded intramedullary nails versus antibiotic-loaded beads in the management of chronic osteomyelitis of the Tibia: a comparative study
Zuhair Zubair , Muhammad Iqbal , Sajjad Ahmad , Bilal Aslam , Muhammad Asjad Ali , Shoaib Aslam , Muhammad Arsalan Sharif Awan
Year: 2025
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Background and Objective: Chronic osteomyelitis of the tibia is a persistent bone infection that, if inadequately managed, can cause significant disability. Antibiotic-loaded intramedullary nails (ALIN) and antibiotic-loaded beads (ALB) are commonly used for infection control and limb preservation, yet their comparative effectiveness remains unclear. This study aimed to compare functional... Continue Reading
Original Article | June 25, 2025
A clinical audit of endoscopy procedures in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan
Asim Hassan , Mohammad Ali , Zahra Iqbal
Year: 2025
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Background and Objective: Endoscopy is considered the gold standard for evaluating and managing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. It serves both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in patients presenting with upper GI symptoms. This study aimed to audit the common indications for upper GI endoscopy and their associated endoscopic findings at Dr. Akbar... Continue Reading
Case Report | June 25, 2025
Diabetic ketoacidosis in a thalassemia major patient with secondary hemochromatosis
Akhtar Ali , Muneeb Ur Rehman , Waseem Ullah , Sami Ullah
Year: 2025
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Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening acute hyperglycemic complication of diabetes mellitus. Thalassemia major predisposes to diabetes mellitus due to pancreatic dysfunction from iron overload, yet DKA is uncommon in these patients. We report the case of an 18-year-old female with thalassemia major and secondary hemochromatosis who presented with... Continue Reading

Message from Editor in Chief

Welcome to Biomedica - the official journal of UHS Lahore. As Editor-in-Chief, I invite researchers, clinicians, and academicians to share their scientific contributions and advance the frontiers of health sciences through evidence-based publishing.

Prof. Dr. Nadia Naseem (Ph.D)

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