Pak J Med Sci
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Our objective was to evaluate the effect of Montelukast on the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), assess its effect on the individual quality of life (QoL), and estimate the proportion of participants having adverse effects. ⋯ Montelukast was very effective in improving the symptoms and QoL of the individuals suffering from asthma and/or AR.
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To evaluate the oscillation of laboratory parameters among indoor patients infected with COVID-19. ⋯ Routine haematological tests, biochemical tests, serological tests, and radiographic tests are crucial to conclusion, foundation and progression of ailment in COVID-19 contaminated patients.
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The aim of the study was to assess the failure loads and compressive stresses among bilayered press on Y-TZP (POZ) and press on metal (POM) crowns with different core-veneer thickness. ⋯ Press on metal specimen showed higher resistance to fracture than Press on Y-TZP specimens. Improved failure loads were observed in thin coping and thick veneers among Press on Y-TZP crowns.
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To compare curative effect and safety of omeprazole under different treatment courses in treatment of children with peptic ulcer (PU, diameter≤1.0cm) and helicobacter pylori (HP) infection and its influence on inflammatory cytokines. ⋯ The application of omeprazole in treatment of PU patients with positive HP for four weeks can significantly improve PU cure rate and HP eradication rate, relieve clinical symptoms and reduce inflammatory response, so it deserves to be promoted clinically.
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Feedback brings a fresh perspective and improvement in any organization. Health professionals (HPs) lose insight of the gaps in medical care. The views of student nurses can help improve systems. The objective of this study was to assess the views of our student nurses and how they perceive the way the doctors and HPs work in our hospital and comment on training, attitudes, care pathways, teamwork, and what needed to be improved. ⋯ Doctors need to improve their counseling skills and should talk more to the patients and their relatives. They should acknowledge the nursing students and improve teamwork. Belittling them in front of others harms their self-efficacy. Simple corrections like punctuality, ownership of their patients and improvement of equipment and systems can improve patient care.