Annual Research Output Report 2025
Shahida Islam Medical Complex
Publication Year 2025
This report consolidates the peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations submitted by departments of Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College for the year 2025. Entries dated outside this year, and ongoing/unpublished projects lacking a journal and publication date, have been excluded.
Executive Summary: Total Research Output
Shahida Islam Medical Complex produced a total of 24 research outputs in 2025, drawn from the departments listed below.
Department | Publications | % of Total |
Pathology | 16 | 66.7% |
Biochemistry | 5 | 20.8% |
Community Dentistry | 3 | 12.5% |
Total Research Output | 24 | 100% |
Department: Pathology
- Authors: Dr Sibgha Bashir & Dr Adeel Zafar (Professor / Associate Professor)
Title: Variation of Epithelial and Nuclei Morphohistology in Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patients
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, Volume 06 Issue 1; DOI: 10.54393/pjhs.v6i1.1659
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Sibgha Bashir & Dr Adeel Zafar (Professor / Associate Professor)
Title: Lactate Dehydrogenase as a Prognostic Biomarker in Severe Sepsis in Intensive Care Unit
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, Volume 06 Issue 2; DOI: 10.54393/pjhs.v6i2.1930
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Sibgha Bashir (Professor)
Title: A National e-Survey of Adult Reference Intervals of Routine Chemistry Analytes Used by Laboratories Across Pakistan: A Step Towards Harmonization
Journal/Reference/DOI: eJIFCC – The Electronic Journal of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Vol 36 No. 2; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40584990/
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Sibgha Bashir (Professor)
Title: Long-Term Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Post-COVID-19 Syndrome
Journal/Reference/DOI: Health Affairs, Volume 13 Issue 9
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Sibgha Bashir (Professor)
Title: The Relationship between Lifestyle Modifications and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Journal/Reference/DOI: Health Affairs, Volume 13 Issue 9
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Sibgha Bashir (Professor)
Title: Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Association with Hypertension and Metabolic Disorder
Journal/Reference/DOI: Health Affairs, Volume 13 Issue 9
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Adeel Zafar (Associate Professor)
Title: Impact of Antioxidants in Preventing Dental Caries and Erosion
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, Volume 06 Issue 02; DOI: 10.54393/pjhs.v6i2.2199
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Adeel Zafar (Associate Professor)
Title: Thyroid Dysfunction among Type 2 Diabetics and Non-Diabetics: A Case Control Study
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Physiology, Volume 20 Issue 04; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v20i4.1745
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Adeel Zafar (Associate Professor)
Title: Angiogenesis Acceleration in Wound Healing: Zinc Oxide versus Betel Leaf Extract
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Physiology, Volume 21 Issue 01; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v21i1.1746
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Adeel Zafar (Associate Professor)
Title: Understanding Secondary Bloodstream Infections in COVID Patients: Insights from Karachi, Pakistan
Journal/Reference/DOI: Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan, Volume 33 Issue 02; DOI: https://doi.org/10.61529/idjp.v33i2.288
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Uzma Chohan (Assistant Professor)
Title: The Frequency of Blood Transfusion Reactions: A Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 6(1), 157–161; DOI: 10.54393/pjhs.v6i1.2701
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Uzma Chohan (Assistant Professor)
Title: Association of Good Quality Assurance on Overall Management and Excellent Productivity of Blood Bank: A Game Changer Concept in Transfusion Services
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(5), 67–74; DOI: 10.53555/ef755a37
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Uzma Chohan (Assistant Professor)
Title: Prevalence of Complications with Association of Increased Serum Ferritin Level in Thalassemia Patients: Needs to Be More Focused
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Vol. 32 No. 6; DOI: 10.53555/75ff8v06
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Uzma Chohan (Assistant Professor)
Title: Evaluating the Impact of Updated Strategies towards Blood Donor Recruitment, Retention and Challenges in South Punjab
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Vol. 32 No. 6; DOI: 10.53555/2mcdp545
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Uzma Chohan (Assistant Professor)
Title: The Role of Bone Marrow Analysis in Etiological Classification of Pancytopenia: A Clinicopathological Perspective from Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Volume 32, Issue 08; DOI: 10.53555/0hw82b74
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Uzma Chohan (Assistant Professor)
Title: Prevalence of Blood Transfusion-Associated Complications among Beta Thalassemia Patients in Southern Punjab: A Multicenter Study at a Glance
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Volume 32, Issue 09; DOI: 10.53555/1c3kv588
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Biochemistry
- Authors: Marfani S, Khan N, Mansoor M, Ali SL, Anwar K, Islam A (Dr Khawar Anwar, Associate Professor)
Title: Comparative Impact of Olanzapine and Aripiprazole on the Development of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Psychiatric Disorders
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 6(12)
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Iram M, Atta MF, Mujahid N, Aslam S, Safdar SS, Anwar K (Dr Khawar Anwar, Associate Professor)
Title: Association of Serum Creatinine and Cortical Thickness with Renal Echogenicity on Ultrasound in Chronic Kidney Disease
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 6(8), 34–38
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Khan MY, Mujahid N, Aslam S, Naeem N, Anwar K, Ishrat S (Dr Khawar Anwar, Associate Professor)
Title: Correlation of Serum Ferritin Levels with Liver Iron Overload on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Thalassemia Major Patients
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 6(7)
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Marfani S, Khan N, Zubair MA, Ali SL, Anwar K, Islam A (Dr Khawar Anwar, Associate Professor)
Title: Antibiotic Resistance: Investigating the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in E. coli Infections among Patients Treated with Ciprofloxacin versus Amoxicillin
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 6(5), 286–290
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Marfani S, Khan A, Zubair MA, Naeem N, Anwar K, Ishrat S (Dr Khawar Anwar, Associate Professor)
Title: Comparative Analysis of Pain Relief and Adverse Effects of Ibuprofen versus Naproxen in Elderly Knee Osteoarthritis
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 6(8)
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Community Dentistry
- Authors: Dr Muhammad Junaid Hashmi (Assistant Professor)
Title: Impact of Community-Based Oral Health Education Programs on Periodontal Disease Awareness and Prevention
Journal/Reference/DOI: International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology, Vol 15
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Muhammad Junaid Hashmi (Assistant Professor)
Title: Improving Oral Health in Special Needs Population: Challenges and Solutions
Journal/Reference/DOI: International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology, Vol 15
Year of Publication: 2025
Authors: Dr Muhammad Junaid Hashmi (Assistant Professor)
Title: Ethical Omissions by Private Practices in Multan City and Their Implications (Conference Presentation)
Journal/Reference/DOI: 3rd International Medical Conference (IMC), Superior University, 11–12 April 2025
Year of Publication: 2025