Pak J Med Sci
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To investigate effects of prenatal screening and non-invasive gene sequencing on the clinical diagnosis of fetal birth defects and the outcome of pregnancy. ⋯ Prenatal screening and non-invasive gene sequencing technology have a high accuracy in the diagnosis of fetal birth defects, which can reduce the maternal abortion injury as much as possible and relieve the psychological pressure. The promotion of the mode can be strengthened in clinics.
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To determine relationship between immediate postpartum umbilical cord pH, fetal distress and neonatal outcome. ⋯ Low umbilical cord pH values of babies born by cesarean section (for fetal distress) are strongly correlated with low APGAR score at birth and higher rates of NICU admission.
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Patients with low ejection fraction undergoing isolated CABG surgery are at a higher risk for postoperative complications and mortality. This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of ejection fraction on the outcome of isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). ⋯ The results clearly indicate that worsening pre-operative ejection fraction is associated with a higher mortality post-operatively in patients undergoing isolated CABG. In addition, use of IABP increases as pre-operative LVEF decreases.
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To determine the external validity of STONE score for predicting the probability of ureteral stone in patients presenting in emergency department with suspicion of ureteral stones. ⋯ Based on our study results, CT scan and ultrasonography are standard diagnostic tools for suspected ureterolithiasis but in emergency unit, use of STONE score to categorize the patient as low risk, moderate-risk and high-risk of ureteral stone can help the physician (clinician) to take decision either there is a need of further investigation or not.
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To analyze the clinical effect of budesonide/fomoterol combined with montelukast in the treatment of chronic persistent asthma. ⋯ Budesonide/formoterol powder inhalation combined with montelukast can effectively improve the lung function, reduce the level of inflammatory factors, and accelerate the regression of symptoms in the treatment of chronic persistent asthma. It is worth clinical application.