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Vol. 2 No. 8 (2026): August 2026

MediCo Life Sci J Vol. 2, No. 8, 2026 · Pages 1211–1398 · Published 2026-08-01

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Antimicrobial stewardship in low-resource hospitals: from guideline to bedside practice
Sana Iqbal, Hamid R. Khan
Resistance patterns across tertiary care settings continue to outpace formulary revision. We argue for pharmacist-led audit cycles as the most feasible first intervention.
Pages 1211–1213DOI: https://doi.org/10.71234/mlsj.2.8.20411 Abstract

Serum vitamin D status and severity of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a cross-sectional analysis of 612 patients
Ayesha Noor, Muhammad Bilal Aslam, Rabia Shafiq, Kamran Zafar
Patients in the lowest vitamin D quartile showed significantly higher Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument scores after adjustment for HbA1c and disease duration.
Pages 1214–1221DOI: https://doi.org/10.71234/mlsj.2.8.20418 Abstract
Machine-learning triage of chest radiographs in an emergency department: diagnostic accuracy and clinician agreement
Faizan Ahmed, Nida Rehman, Owais Tariq
A convolutional model reached an AUC of 0.93 for consolidation detection, with substantial agreement (κ = 0.71) against two blinded radiologists.
Pages 1222–1231DOI: https://doi.org/10.71234/mlsj.2.8.20423 Abstract
Comparison of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy outcomes in pediatric complicated appendicitis
Hina Saleem, Junaid Mehmood, Sadia Kausar
Laparoscopic repair reduced mean hospital stay by 1.8 days without an increase in intra-abdominal abscess formation.
Pages 1232–1239DOI: https://doi.org/10.71234/mlsj.2.8.20429 Abstract
Prevalence of burnout and its association with sleep quality among postgraduate medical trainees
Zainab Qureshi, Ali Hassan Shah, Maryam Baig, Usman Latif
Two-thirds of trainees met criteria for emotional exhaustion; poor Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores independently predicted depersonalisation.
Pages 1240–1248DOI: https://doi.org/10.71234/mlsj.2.8.20434 Abstract

GLP-1 receptor agonists beyond glycaemic control: a narrative review of cardiorenal endpoints
Imran Yousaf, Sundas Malik
We synthesise 27 randomised trials and outline where cardiorenal benefit appears independent of weight reduction.
Pages 1249–1262DOI: https://doi.org/10.71234/mlsj.2.8.20440 Abstract

Point-of-care ultrasound training for rural health officers: a six-month competency audit
Tehmina Aslam, Waqas Nadeem
Structured mentoring raised independent scan competency from 18% to 74% within twenty-four weeks.
Pages 1263–1267DOI: https://doi.org/10.71234/mlsj.2.8.20447 Abstract

Disseminated histoplasmosis presenting as isolated adrenal enlargement in an immunocompetent adult
Bilal Ashraf, Amna Sheikh, Rehan Aziz
A rare presentation diagnosed on image-guided biopsy after eight weeks of unexplained fever and weight loss.
Pages 1268–1271DOI: https://doi.org/10.71234/mlsj.2.8.20452 Abstract