Pak J Med Sci
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Non-specific low back pain (non-specific LBP) is common problem between office-work employees. This study aimed to evaluate the short-term impacts of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy in the treatment of non-specific LBP symptoms as pain, back mobility, LBP disabilities, and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL). ⋯ PEMT therapy may decrease pain, LBP disability, increase lumbar spine mobility, and improve HRQOL in middle-aged university's employees with nonspecific LBP.
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To determine the frequency of impaired renal functions and hypertension in rheumatoid arthritis. ⋯ In RA decline in renal functions is seen with self-use NSAID's/hakeem medications along with other modifiable factors like smoking and hypertension, while conventional DMARD's don't show association with decline. There is very high prevalence of hypertension in rheumatoid arthritis.
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Kidney Injury Molecule-1 (KIM-1) is a peptide whose release into circulation is specific to tubular injury. This study aimed to estimate levels of kidney injury molecule-1 in diabetic patients with and without kidney disease. And evaluate the role of KIM-1 as an early screening marker of progressive kidney injury. ⋯ Rising KIM-1 levels with progressive kidney damage with or without derangement of kidney function is reported in this study. This finding may pave a way towards identifying KIM1 as a prognostic marker for kidney injury.
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To explore the clinical effect of central venous catheter closed thoracic drainage in the treatment of tuberculous pleurisy. ⋯ Central venous catheter based closed thoracic drainage is more effective than conventional thoracic puncture and drainage in the treatment of tuberculous pleurisy. It can accelerate the improvement of clinical symptoms, improve the quality of life of patients, and reduce the incidence of complications. It is worth popularizing and applying.
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To analyze the contents and format of peer review proforma of Medical journals of Pakistan. ⋯ A spectrum of contents and format of peer review proformas of medical journals were observed. We found structured peer review proforma with a scoring scale comprehensive and more appropriate for peer review.