There is a growing threat of urban flooding, particularly in Pakistan that needs attention and requires effective management strategies.The chief trigger for urban flooding is the rapid BEACH WAVE MOUSSE and unplanned urbanization in areas where impermeable surface inhibits rainwater diffusion and changes the natural water flow.In many developed co
A 68-year-old patient presented with persistent hemoptysis and weight loss.A CT scan showing diffuse bilateral ground-glass opacities and nodules was followed by bronchoscopy.While diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) could be seen, specimens obtained during Planner bronchoscopy did not provide conclusive histological findings.The decision was made to
Obstructive jaundice as the sole presentation of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis is a rare entity with only a few cases reported in the literature.Patients with this condition usually present with a protracted illness, jaundice and weight loss, which may be confused with hepatobiliary malignancies.A 45-year-old male alcoholic presented with a history
In a survey of the incidence, severity, and significance of Gun Cleaning Mats medical student abuse as perceived by the student population of a major medical school in Nigeria, 171 (74%) out of a total 231 respondents stated that they had been abused at some time while enrolled in medical school.The abuses ranged from verbal, physical, psychologica
Abstract Background Studies of host-parasite interactions have the potential to provide insights into the ecology of both organisms involved.We monitored the movement of sucking lice (Lemurpediculus verruculosus), parasites that require direct host-host contact to be transferred, in their host population of wild mouse lemurs (Microcebus rufus).Thes