Prevalence of Nemathelminthes in Cart Pulling Camels

Background: Camels are multipurpose animals, raised for the source of animal protein and transportation. Pakistan is also a major camel raising country and its population is one million. Parasitic disease cause impaired camel production, although the camels are less affected by the parasites, but some helminths affect them.Methods: The present study aimed to determine camels’ gastrointestinal helminths (nemathelminthes) in Sakrand, Sindh. The study was carried out in a total 100 dromedaries. The samples were collected and processed through the direct smear and floatation techniques.Results: The overall data showed a high infestation of nemathelminthes (62%) with the presence of following parasites; Trichostrongylus, Moniezia, Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Marshallagia, Trichuris, Toxocara, Ascaria, Escaria.Conclusion: To conclude nemathelminthes are major problem in camels under traditional husbandry. Regarding the high prevalence of infection use of parasitic control programmes are essential to improve camel health and productivity because camels play an important role in human lives by helping in transportation, work and provide production

Mediastinal Synovial Sarcoma.

The mediastinum is an uncommon site of synovial sarcoma which is a rare soft tissue malignancy. An 18 year old boy was admitted for right sided chest pain since one year. Based on the CT scan chest findings, tru-cut biopsy of the mass was performed and histopathology initially reported as neurofibroma. The tumor was excised via posterolateral thoracotomy and excisional biopsy established the diagnosis of primary synovial sarcoma arising from the mediastinum. Patient was started on adjuvant chemotherapy at the oncologist tumor board’s recommendation and he received 6 cycles of adriamycin and ifosfamide. At last follow up he is free of tumor recurrence

Current status of shrimp fishery in Pakistan: economic role, challenges, opportunities and strategies for aquaculture development

1743-1754The Shrimp fishery has an important role in society to meet current and future food, livelihood, employment, business and other economic needs. The capture fishery is one of the largest food-providing sector, whereas aquaculture has emerged as the fastest food-contributing sector globally. This research determines the socio-economic structure of shrimp fishery with a prime objective to expose an overview of shrimp fishery with economic perspective in Pakistan. In addition, further specifying the shrimp capture production, export earnings, farming and socio-impact in coastal region. Indus delta is the most favourable breeding ground for many fish and shrimp species, exhibiting highly rich in natural resources. There is a huge non-agricultural land available along the coast, which can be utilized for aquaculture. This study elucidates that the Shrimp fisheries is ‘Drowning’ in Pakistan. Hence, in order to sustainably develop shrimp aquaculture in Pakistan, this study aims to propose developmental strategies for authorities to establish an extension aquaculture in fisheries department all over the country. In addition, promoting shrimp farming initially at coastal regions to benefit and generate numerous opportunities for sustainable development in country’s livelihood

Caught in the act- A case report

Thrombus in both the left and right atrium is a rare clinical entity. Most cases of left atrial thrombus have been reported in association with atrial fibrillation and mitral stenosis.The differential diagnosis of clots and myxomas in the left atrium is mostly based on echocardiography. A thrombus in the right atrium is considered very rare. However, right atrial thrombi in patients with apermanent pacemaker or a history of deep vein thrombosis have been reported. Thrombus in left or right atrium can result in catastrophic consequences due to systemic or pulmonary embolism. Here we report a case of 70 years old man with a large mobile thrombus in the right atrium crossing the patent foramen ovale (PFO) into the left atrium with concomitant lower extremity deep venous thrombosis. He was treated successfully with oral anticoagulation and showed complete resolution of the thrombus on subsequent echocardiographic studies. Keywords: Thrombus, Deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, Echocardiograph

Residue Removal of Pesticides from Brinjal Using Different Processing Methods

The present study was conducted on the residual removal of six pesticides (bifenthrin, profenofos, endosulfan, imidacloprid difenthiuron and emamectin benzoate) from brinjal by using various house hold processing methods such as washing, detergent washing, peeling, drying and cooking/frying etc. The data revealed that high amount of all pesticide residues (above MRLs) were present and unfit for human consumption in raw form. From water soluble pesticides diafenthiuron reduced more in blanching as compared with imidacloprid and emamectin benzoate. Frying reduced the residues more effectively, rendering it fit for human consumption. Washing followed by frying reduced the fat soluble residues >70% whereas water soluble pesticide residues >80%. It was concluded that each processing was found to be effective in reduction of pesticides residues

Correlation of Left Atrial Volume Index With Pro-BNP in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Objective: To determine the correlation between left atrial volume index and Pro-BNP in heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction. Study Design: Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. Setting: This study was conducted at the Department of Cardiology, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Pakistan. Duration: Six months after the approval of the synopsis, from March 26, 2021, to September 25, 2021. Materials and Methods: All patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and visited LUMHS, Jamshoro were included in the study. Informed consent was taken after explaining the procedure, risks, and benefits of the study. Peripheral venous blood samples were obtained for the assessment of Pro-BNP levels. A detailed comprehensive echocardiography was performed on all patients. All collected data were entered into the proforma attached at the end and used electronically for research purposes. Results: The age of the patients ranged from 19 to 59 years, with a median of 58 and an interquartile range of 12. In the distribution of gender, 20 (60.5%) patients were male while 13 (39.4%) were female. Pearson’s correlation coefficient showed a weak and non-significant linear correlation between left atrial volume index and Pro-BNP levels (r = 0.134, P > 0.05). Conclusion: It is concluded that a weak correlation was noted between left atrial volume index and Pro-BNP levels. More studies are necessary to evaluate the statistical association with a larger sample size and with more parameters in multiple study centers in Pakistan to validate the findings of the present study

Coronary Artery Fistula and Myocardial Infarction- A Case Report

Coronary artery fistulas are rare congenital or acquired coronary artery anomalies that can originate from any of the three major coronary arteries & drain in all the cardiac chambers & great vessels. A combination like the one described in the present case, patient presented with myocardial infarction, is unusual since fistulas originate from left coronary artery in about 35% cases & drain into the pulmonary artery occurs in only 17%. Keywords: Coronary artery fistula, Myocardial infarction, ACS, Congenital malformatio

Removal of Pesticide Residues from Tomato and its Products

Plant protection agents (more commonly known as pesticides) are widely used in agriculture to increase the yield, improve the quality and extend the storage life of food crops. The study was carried out in order to determine the effectiveness of various traditional processing treatments on reducing the residual load of pesticides from tomato and its products. Results showed that lipid soluble pesticides residues were reduced most effectively in sun-drying (90-97%) followed by frying (91-99%) and thermal dehydration (89-90%). The data further indicated that profenofos residues dislodged more effectively than bifenthrin and endosulfan. The least reduction was noticed in endosulfan residues. Similarly in case of water soluble pesticides, the effect of sun-drying, frying and thermal dehydration on reduction of pesticide residues were within the range of 94-97%, 92-96% and 91-96%, respectively. Maximum reduction was found in emamectin benzoate residues followed by imidacloprid and diafenthiuron

Residue Removal of Pesticides from Brinjal Using Different Processing Methods

The present study was conducted on the residual removal of six pesticides (bifenthrin, profenofos, endosulfan, imidacloprid difenthiuron and emamectin benzoate) from brinjal by using various house hold processing methods such as washing, detergent washing, peeling, drying and cooking/frying etc. The data revealed that high amount of all pesticide residues (above MRLs) were present and unfit for human consumption in raw form. From water soluble pesticides diafenthiuron reduced more in blanching as compared with imidacloprid and emamectin benzoate. Frying reduced the residues more effectively, rendering it fit for human consumption. Washing followed by frying reduced the fat soluble residues >70% whereas water soluble pesticide residues >80%. It was concluded that each processing was found to be effective in reduction of pesticides residues