Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Munibullah, Habibullah, Hamad Bin Rashid, Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq, Shakera Sadiq, Saima Hasan, Mamoona Chaudhry
Summary: The cumulative incidence of animal-bite injuries in Swat district was 39 per 100,000 people, with majority of incidents reported in rural regions (77.7%) and among males (76.6%) younger than 10 years (37.3%). Dogs were the most frequent biting animal (86.8%).
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Nousheen Akber Pradhan, Rabia Najmi, Zafar Fatmi
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of district health systems in Pakistan during floods. The findings showed an increase in disease reporting, domestic and sexual violence against females during floods. Damaged roads and lack of transportation affected outreach services in communities. Inadequate funds resulted in critical gaps in the supply chain for essential medicines and supplies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2022)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Laurence Daigle, Lea Delesalle, Andre Ravel, Barrie Ford, Cecile Aenishaenslin
Summary: The occurrence of dog bites is higher in northern Indigenous communities, with children and males being identified as individual risk factors. Organizational barriers to dog management and lack of access to veterinary services were also identified as contributing factors.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Z. Noman, T. T. Anika, Z. F. Haque, A. K. M. A. Rahman, M. P. Ward, B. Martinez-Lopez
Summary: A case-control study on rabies in Bangladesh found that older, crossbred, female cattle, and those in rural areas are more likely to be rabies cases. It is recommended to manage them indoors or vaccinate them during the dog breeding season, and prioritize mass vaccination for rural dogs to reduce rabies incidence.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Farhana Badar, Shahid Mahmood
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the cancer incidence rates in Lahore, Pakistan from 2010 to 2019, and found that there were more cases of cancer in females than males, with breast cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoid leukaemia, and bone tumour being among the types with higher incidence rates.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Laurence Daigle, Andre Ravel, Yves Rondenay, Audrey Simon, Kabimbetas Noah Mokoush, Cecile Aenishaenslin
Summary: The unique relationship between northern Indigenous peoples and dogs has been greatly affected by historical trauma, settlements, and increased use of snowmobiles. Issues related to dogs have become more complex and concerning due to the presence of rabies virus among Arctic fox populations and the higher risk of dog bites among northern Indigenous peoples. This study aims to investigate the risk factors of dog bites in Naskapi and Innu communities in northern Quebec, Canada by examining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding dogs and dog bites, as well as analyzing the experiences of community members and health professionals in managing dog bites.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shakeel Mahmood, Asif Sajjad, Atta-ur Rahman
Summary: The study analyzed the causes and damages of the 2010 flood disaster in Muzaffar Garh district, finding that extreme rainfall in late July in the upper catchment areas of River Indus led to the highest river discharge in history. Over half of the land area was inundated, with estimated economic losses of about 9.85 million US dollars, with agriculture and infrastructure sectors being the most severely affected.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khurram Shehzad
Summary: Global warming is causing significant climate changes worldwide. Pakistan, one of the top ten countries affected by global warming, is currently experiencing severe consequences in the form of extreme floods. This has resulted in widespread destruction and economic damage, leading to a potential food crisis and high inflation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Saira Afzal, Mehreen Nasir, Muhammad Nasir Bhaya, Khunsa Junaid, Amber Arshad, Muhammad Zeeshan Raza, Muhammad Amjad Ali, Waqas Ahmad, Sandul Yasobant
Summary: Rabies, a neglected tropical disease by WHO, causes thousands of deaths annually in underprivileged communities in Africa and Asia. This literature review aims to analyze the factors contributing to the endemic status of dog-mediated human rabies in Pakistan. Lack of public awareness, free-roaming dogs, and mismanagement of vaccinations are the main factors responsible for the increasing number of dog bite injuries and suspected rabies cases. Pakistan needs to initiate a national One Health project, provide subsidized vaccines, and establish affordable rabies prevention centers.
PAKISTAN VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Uzma Rahim Khan, Salman Muhammad Soomar, Sanam Mir Ghazi, Rubaba Naeem, Salima Kerai, Seemin Jamali
Summary: This study investigated the epidemiology of dog bite injuries among children and adults from a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. The results showed that most dog bite injuries occurred outside the house, by stray dogs biting without provocation. There is a need to raise awareness among the general public about the risks of dog bites and to seek appropriate first aid and medical attention in a timely manner.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Nabeela Sadaf, Yanluan Lin, Wenhao Dong
Summary: This study identified 53 wet spells in northern Pakistan from 1951-2015, categorizing them into different synoptic-scale systems including trough with low pressure system, trough without LPS, and LPS only. The presence or absence of low pressure systems in India influences the depth of troughs and moisture transport from different directions, impacting wet spells in Pakistan. The development of a ridge over Siberia serves as a precursor to wet spells in Pakistan, providing guidance for prediction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Virology
Aqsa Shoaib, Najwa Salim, Summaiyya Waseem
Summary: With 390 million infections occurring globally and the infection putting half of the world's population at risk, dengue is a potentially life-threatening illness. Pakistan, already ravaged by floods and facing economic destruction, is at risk of a dengue outbreak. The government and authorities must launch public health programs to prevent the spread of dengue and protect the healthcare system.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Carmen Luz Barrios, Valentina Aguirre-Olea, Carlos Bustos-Lopez, Sandra Perez-Vergara, Sandra Claros-Alegria
Summary: Dog bites are a major public health issue, with consequences such as physical and psychological injuries, zoonotic transmission, infections, and potential fatalities. Most scientific articles reporting incidents of dog bites resulting in death provide details about victims, injuries, and treatment, but lack information on the context of the attack and the biting animal.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Carmen Luz Barrios, Carlos Bustos-Lopez, Carlos Pavletic, Alonso Parra, Macarena Vidal, Jonathan Bowen, Jaume Fatjo
Summary: Dog bites are a major public health issue worldwide, leading to physical and psychological injuries, infections, and other consequences. A study in Chile found that most victims were adult men, the dogs involved were usually medium-sized mixed breeds, known to the victims, and attacks often occurred indoors. Understanding the characteristics of dog bite incidents is crucial for developing effective prevention programs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mateeul Haq, Muhammad Jawed Iqbal, Khan Alam, Zhongwei Huang, Thomas Blaschke, Salman Qureshi, Sher Muhammad
Summary: This study focuses on the Karakoram glaciers and analyzes the long-term trend of runoff components. It shows that the melting of glaciers has slightly increased, with overall modest mass loss. The annual river flows have a rising trend, while rainfall and temperatures in July, August, and September have contrasting behavior. The study raises the importance of effective water resource management to mitigate any adverse impacts of gradual climate change on river flows.