Pak J Med Sci
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To report here, case series of women developing acute kidney injury (AKI) in association with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) during pregnancy or within days postpartum. ⋯ AKI with background of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) may remain irreversible in many of these young women. Plasmapheresis should be offered to patients with established diagnosis of HUS.
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This research was conducted to analyze the elements and factors that link with newborn deaths at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a public teaching hospital in Jordan. ⋯ Sepsis, RDS, and asphyxia were the leading causes of morbidity in neonates. These diseases were also responsible for a high rate of mortality. Understanding the cause of morbidity and mortality of neonates admitted at NICU is useful for prioritizing and planning health services, re-allocating resources, and improving the quality of care.
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To determine the presence of low back pain and the associated factors in operating room nurses. ⋯ Majority of operating room nurses had low back pain and it was associated with coercive movements during surgery.