Pak J Med Sci
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To determine the factors contributing to lack of interest in research activities among postgraduate residents in pediatric medicine. ⋯ Lack of proper training of research, lack of previous exposure and time management are the major factors affecting resident's research work, whereas married residents face more social/family constraints as compare to unmarried residents.
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To study the dynamic changes and clinical significance of serum S100B protein and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in patients with delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning (DEACMP). ⋯ DEACMP was accompanied by secondary brain injury, for which glial activation may be important. Serum S100B and GFAP levels may be related to prognosis.
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To evaluate the effect of intrauterine insemination (IUI) on sexual functioning, quality of life and psychological well-being. ⋯ Going to an IUI treatment has negative effects on FSFI scores and some of SF 36 scores but we did not find a significant negative effect on BDI scores.
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To evaluate the efficacy of core stability exercise versus conventional exercise in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. ⋯ Core stability exercise presents with better efficacy than conventional exercise in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis.
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To investigate the effects of levels of D-dimer and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-pro BNP) on the prognosis of patients with acute cerebral infarction. ⋯ The levels of plasma NT-pro BNP and D-dimer can reflect the disease condition and prognosis of patients with acute cerebral infarction. Higher levels of NT-pro BNP and D-dimer indicates poorer prognosis. This work can provide a guidance for the clinical treatment of acute cerebral infarction.