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Objective: To evaluate justification of radiography in patients referred for the evaluation of Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Study Deign: Retrospective Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Radiology, Northwest School of Medicine, Peshawar. Period: Jan 2020 till Dec 2021. Material & Methods: Patient database was searched for paediatric patients (<18 years old) who underwent plain radiography for the purpose of diagnosis of DDH over a period of 2 years. The basic demographics including age of the patient at the time of the investigation were abstracted and analysed. X-rays performed on a patient younger than 6 months were deemed as 'Not Justified'. Results: The frequency of positive cases was 12.5%. Radiography was deemed not justified in 5.4% of the cases. Conclusion: There is need to create further awareness among referring physicians regarding modalities employed in assessment of DDH in order to avoid unjustified radiation exposure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dengue fever is a common viral disease presenting with a flu-like illness and bleeding manifestations. Although abdominal pain is a common presenting symptom of Dengue fever, gastrointestinal perforations are extremely rare. To date, only ten cases of gastrointestinal perforation have been reported in association with Dengue fever. We report a case of ileal perforation in a young patient who was diagnosed with Dengue fever. The disease was diagnosed with an x-ray abdomen and was treated with surgical exploration. The perforation was brought out as an ileostomy. Although rare, perforation peritonitis is highly fatal if left untreated. This must be considered early in the differentials of a Dengueinfected patient with signs of peritonitis. More studies are required to see into the patho-physiology of this association. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To determine the pattern of COVID-19 on chest radiograph in patients presenting to Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted on 178 consecutive swab positive COVID-19 patients presenting to Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan from 15th March to 15th June 2020. Patients of all ages and both genders were included. Chest X-rays performed by portable radiography unit were viewed for different patterns by two consultant radiologists independently and results were analyzed using IBM SPSS 20. Results: Out of 178 patients 134 were male. Mean age was 55.67 years. Radiographic patterns observed were ground glass haze without or with reticulation and/or consolidation (45.5 % and 33.2% respectively) and predominant consolidation either alone or in combination with ground glass haze or other findings (27.1% collectively). Peripheral distribution pattern was seen in 69.1% of patients with bilateral findings in 84.3%. Further categorization was based on pulmonary zonal demarcation with changes most commonly involving four zones (33.1%) i.e., the lower and mid zones bilaterally. Conclusion: Portable chest radiography is an essential supporting tool for assessing different patterns in COVID-19 infection. The most common pattern observed is alveolar opacities with predominant peripheral distribution either unilateral or more frequently bilateral, starting from the lower and mid zones extending to the upper zones and becoming diffuse with disease progression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on trade in the Commonwealth and its impact on sustainable development and gender equality. It mentions rapid climate change and the accompanying risks faced by the Small Island Developing States who require urgent financing, these problems are also exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on global supply chains. It also mentions new age free trade agreements that fail to take into account the gender pay gap.

The article focuses on realization of issued faced by women and girls with disabilities linked to Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) and mentions enforcement of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2006. Topics discussed include financial poverty faced by persons with disabilities along with risk of social exclusion, multiple discrimination faced by women with disabilities and issues of social isolation.

The article discusses the impact of social media on Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians, and considers whether social media will be, and should be, the primary tool for Commonwealth Parliamentarians to uphold democracy. Topics covered include Inter-Parliamentary Union's (IPU) view on democracy, the benefits of social media for Parliamentarians, and what an elected Parliament is supposed to do during crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

The article offers information related to the views of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Chairperson, Shandana Gulzar Khan, on the financial inclusion challenges faced by the women in commonwealth. It mentions about lack of intention or legislation often social norms that constrain women's capacity to access and meaningfully use financial services.

The article offers information on the 64th session of the Commission on the Status of Women of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from March 9-20, 2020.