Stem cells are of great significance, and their development has allowed healthcare workers to develop new treatment methods with more efficacy. Stem cells possess the ability to divide into all three germ layers but there are many ethical problems related to the use of these cells. Therefore, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) were developed from the somatic cells, especially fibroblasts to overcome these issues. These cells also have the ability to divide into all three germ layers without any ethical problem. This allows them to advance in the field of stem cells. With their development scientists are now working on developing regenerative medicines. Heart problems are one of the leading causes of death around the globe and these iPSCs can help overcomes these problems with more efficacy and the least side effects.

Renal failure in hospitalized patients is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and resource utilization, with up to 18% of patients experiencing this condition. Hemodialysis is widely used as a renal replacement therapy worldwide. However, the long-term maintenance of functional upper extremity vascular access remains challenging for healthcare providers. This study assessed the performance of tunneled catheters used for dialysis access. A total of 97 eligible patients were included from Bahria Town International Hospital Lahore, and their demographic data and the duration of hemodialysis were recorded. The lead investigator inserted a tunneled catheter in each patient for dialysis purposes. After a three-month follow-up period, patients were evaluated for catheter use during their subsequent appointments. Infection was diagnosed if patients were presented with redness, discomfort, or pus. The catheter condition was assessed, noting any signs of breakage, dislodgement, exposed cuff, fractures, or obstructions. Data was collected using a standardized Performa. The study population had an average age of 47.76 ± 16.317 years, with an average duration of dialysis of 6.87 ± 2.754 months. Male patients constituted 60.824%, while female patients accounted for 39.176% of the sample. Catheter placements were performed in the internal jugular vein in 79 (81.44%) individuals, the subclavian vein in 13 (13.40%), and the femoral vein in 5 (5.154%). Infection was observed in 16.49% of patients, while 83.505% remained infection-free. Catheter failure was identified in 5.154% of patients. However, no significant correlations were found between the occurrence of catheter failure and age group, gender, body mass index (BMI), dialysis duration, or catheter site. All the pre-values for these variables were greater than 0.05. Similarly, age group, gender, BMI, dialysis duration, and catheter site did not exhibit a statistically significant association with the presence of infection. Catheter failure in patients with chronic renal disease undergoing continuous hemodialysis was observed in 5.154% of cases, while infection occurred in 16.49%. Age group, gender, BMI, dialysis duration, and catheter location were not found to be significant effect modifiers.

The present study aims to investigate the psychological stress levels among nursing staff by measuring anxiety scores using the GAD-7 scale. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Bahria town international hospital Lahore. 121 nursing staff were included in the study and divided into two groups. Group A was not directly involved in managing covid-19 patients, whereas group B was directly in contact with COVID-19 patient management. Our findings indicate a significant increase in anxiety levels among the exposed group. These results suggest that healthcare administrative authorities should consider these findings better to support the psychological well-being of nursing healthcare professionals.

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) being a contagious ailment which is ambiguous to manage, in particular, in tropical countries. Social capital is the term considered to develop the entire communities’ capability to work and coordinates mutually to resolve a communal health dilemma. The incidence of dengue fever can be vetoed and minimized by raising the self-awareness of community about the impact of that incident via social capital which are built on trust, cooperation and mutual teamwork that can facilitate to increase public understanding and awareness. Community-based dengue fever control programs have been executed in numerous countries to avert the spread of dengue fever. The echelon of triumph and efficacy of community-based dengue fever control programs rely on the capacity of community to eagerly recognize and pertain projects. The programs should be designed to increase awareness about prevention and lessen the transmission of dengue fever vectors on the individual level. A core reason was the failure to involve and activate of all the community social capital, a lack of freedom for the involvement of community, and vague strategies on related areas implicated in community-based dengue fever control program activities, in this manner, affecting their enduring sustainability and efficacy.