Pak J Med Sci
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Lipid emulsions containing omega-3 are known to have positive effects on patient's prognosis due to anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of omega-3 enriched total parenteral nutrition (TPN) emulsion containing omega-9 on biochemical parameters, inflammatory mediators in septic patients. ⋯ RESULTS of the study have shown that omega-3 enriched TPN solution containing omega-9 contributes to decrease in the levels of inflammatory mediators and to improvement in the biochemical parameters in septic patients.
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We aimed to evaluate the alterations in serum levels of platelet indices such as mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) in ectopic pregnancy (EP) and discuss the mechanism of the alterations in MPV and PDW. ⋯ MPV seems to be lower in ruptured EP suggesting the possible high grade inflammation in pathology. Platelet counts tend to be lower in ruptured EP suggesting the consumption of the platelets at the inflammation site. However, further studies are needed to describe the usefulness of the platelet indices in the diagnosis and clinical follow-up of EP. Our preliminary results show that MPV levels may decrease in the ruptured EP cases. At the same time, PDW levels may increase.
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Brachial plexopathy is usually related to trauma like direct injury to the nerve and stretching injuries. Neurological complications following bee sting are uncommon. ⋯ Twenty four hours after the incidence, he presented with sudden onset of left upper limb weakness. Nerve conduction study and electromyography had shown evidence of left brachial plexopathy.
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Objective : To assess how erectile dysfunction (ED) affects the quality of life in male kidney transplant recipients. ⋯ Erectile dysfunction is an important factor in the quality of life of male kidney transplant recipients.
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To assess the degree of applicability of bone age calculated by Greulich & Pyle Atlas in estimation of chronological age for therapeutic and medico legal purposes. ⋯ Bone age calculated by Greulich & Pyle Atlas should not be used for estimating chronological age in children of ages 56-113 months in situations where high accuracy is required (e.g. medicolegal cases). However, serial measurements of bone age by this atlas can be used in management of growth related endocrine disorders in these children.