Pak J Med Sci
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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.
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To find the perceived stress level and monetary burden in the thalassemia patients and their caregivers related to thalassemia treatment sessions. ⋯ More than half of the patients and caregivers were having a high perceived stress levels and there was a significant association between the two groups. The monetary burden was a lot to bear by the patients and the cost of treatment session most expensive.
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Medical schools are to develop integrated medical curricula because the term 'integrated curriculum' has grown up and flourished globally and it has become mandatory to align the medical education with the global concept in Pakistan. This paper aims to present a guideline to design an undergraduate integrated medical curriculum. ⋯ The blueprint introduced in this paper would help medical educators to draft integrated medical curricula for those institutions which intend to switch their medical programs from traditional to integrated one.
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To determine the levels of serum thyroxine (T3, T4), triiodothyronine and thyrotropin in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). ⋯ Thyroid hormone levels (FT3) decreases in AMI and this change is associated with the duration of illness.
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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.