Pak J Med Sci
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To evaluate the relationship between striae gravidarum (SG) score and abdominal scar characteristics together with intraperitoneal adhesion (IPA) grades of patients who were hospitalized for second cesarean delivery. ⋯ Striae gravidarum (SG) was found to be associated with scar characteristics, but not associated with the severity of intraperitoneal adhesion (IPA).
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To improve maternal health and reduce child mortality through developing health service delivery in a poor and marginalised community in North West Pakistan. ⋯ Community engagement was essential to achieve much needed maternal and child health improvements in this poor and marginalised community. Sustainability was achieved by training local volunteers as community health workers.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the major cause of infertility in females. PCOS is a complex and multifactorial disease, genetic and environmental factors being important predisposing factors. Diagnosis of PCOS is difficult due to the complexity of this disease; hence, better diagnostic tests are required to improve its management. Aim of the study was to elucidate the genetic causes of PCOS in three Pakistani families. ⋯ PCOS is multifactorial and complex disease so variants in the coding as well as in non-coding regions may be the genetic causes of the disease. To elucidate the genetic cause(s) of the PCOS, Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is recommended to cover both coding and non-coding regions of the genome.
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To study the biomechanical properties of different suture methods, and to provide evidence for the clinical application of this suture methods in repairing acute Achilles tendon rupture. ⋯ Three suture methods can provide good biomechanical properties, but the anchor suture is more effective in solving the shortcomings of traditional methods. It is a safe and effective method, and is worthy of promotion.