Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a critical medical concern, characterized by elevated morbidity, mortality, extended hospital stays, substantial healthcare costs, and diagnostic challenges.The clinical outcomes for patients with BSI can be markedly improved through the prompt identification of the causative pathogens and their susceptibility to a
Objective: To analyse self-medication practice and its determinants among non-medical adult population of Rawalpindi.Study type, settings & duration: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in Rawalpindi city from April to September 2022.Methodology: The 382 non-medical adults were enrolled through consecutive non-probability sampling.S
Ion channels play a crucial role in diverse physiological processes, including neurotransmission and muscle contraction.Venomous creatures exploit the vital function of ion channels by producing toxins in their venoms that specifically target these ion channels to facilitate prey capture upon a bite or a sting.Envenoming can therefore lead to ion c