Dr Shahida Memon

Pakistan, a country grappling with numerous crises, primarily economic, seems to be in dire need of bold steps to address its problems. Despite being aware of the practices followed by developed nations, we often fail to emulate their successes. One such area where we can make a significant change is the misuse of government vehicles.  It's a common sight to witness bureaucrats, including Assistant Commissioners, DCs, and even clerks and accountants, using government vehicles for personal purposes. These vehicles drop their occupants at the office, only to later be utilized by their drivers for activities unrelated to official duties. The absence of fixed office timings and a lack of checks and balances on attendance make this misuse rampant. In many cases, government vehicles end up ferrying officers' children to schools, colleges, and universities, only to return to their residences, where their spouses take over the wheels for leisurely activities like visiting the gym, par...

  CAT CALLING At WORK PLACE Introduction: Workplace harassment is a pervasive issue that can disrupt a once-thriving job and transform a company into a toxic and unproductive environment. Sadly, it often goes unreported because many employees are unsure of what constitutes harassment, whether sexual or otherwise. This article aims to shed light on the various forms of workplace harassment, its impact on individuals, and the importance of recognizing and addressing it. Defining Workplace Harassment: Different people define workplace harassment in various ways. Ezer's definition, for instance, characterizes it as "irrational repeated behavior towards an employee or group of employees, which poses a health and security risk." Additionally, it can have detrimental effects on physical and mental health. WOMEN BEING HARASSED IN DIFFERENT WAYS Rose Book's Definition: Rose Book offers a comprehensive two-part definition of workplace harassment: 1.      Rega...

Ultrasound examinations during pregnancy serve various crucial purposes. These scans measure the head, abdomen, and femur to estimate the current fetal weight. They also determine the fetal heart rate and employ Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow in the umbilical artery, thereby checking placental function. More important EDD can be estimated as many women forget their LMP and this helps also to monitor growth of baby.  EARLY ULTRASOUND In early pregnancy, typically around seven weeks after a missed period, ultrasounds are recommended, especially for women with a history of miscarriages. And as the heart beat is developed in seven weeks therefore early ultrasound is recommended .They help confirm the pregnancy's location (intrauterine or ectopic) and whether it is a single or multiple gestation. During the first trimester, typically between 11 and 13 weeks, an ultrasound can detect chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, by measuring nuchal transparency, which involv...