Volume 1, Issue 1

Background: Dyslipidemia is a major metabolic abnormality commonly present in diabetes mellitus and is associated with cardiovascular diseases, with high chances of morbidity and mortality. Omega-3 fatty acids and zinc have been reported to possess lipid-lowering and antioxidant properties, while simvastatin remains one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Objective: To compare the effects of zinc and omega-3 fatty acids with simvastatin on lipid profile in...

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing an important role in the detection and diagnosis of various ocular and systemic diseases. Multimodal retinal imaging together with AI has enabled early identification of disease with potential for earlier management and treatment. The retina represents a non-invasive window through which the vascular, neurological, and metabolic condition of the eyes and the body as a whole can be examined, making it an ideal medium for AI diagnost...

Objective: To examine the relationship between sleep quality, perceived stress, and academic outcomes among undergraduate medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical design was employed at M. Islam Medical and Dental College, Gujranwala, over a three-month period (January–March 2026), following clearance from the institutional ethical review committee. Using non-probability convenience sampling, 220 undergraduate MBBS students were recruited. Sleep quality was quantified via the Pitt...