Pak J Med Sci
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Type-1 diabetics (T1D) usually do not meet guidelines for glycaemic control. This study aimed to determine the benefit of free style libre-flash glucose monitoring system (FSL-FGM) in lowering glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in poorly controlled T1D patients. ⋯ The dynamic way of blood glucose monitoring using FSL-FGM provides improvement in HbA1c in diabetic patients without observed risk for hypoglycemia.
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To evaluate the clinical effects of apatinib combined with DOS regimen in the neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC). ⋯ Apatinib combined with DOS regimen is effective for patients with LAGC without significantly increasing adverse reactions. Meanwhile, tumor markers are reduced significantly. Besides, the Ro resection rate and the incidence of operative complications are obviously superior to the DOS neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen alone.
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To compare the effect of blunt and sharp incision of uterus at cesarean section on intra-operative haemorrhage. ⋯ Blunt expansion of uterine incision during caesarean section is associated with less fall in Haemoglobin and HCT as compared to sharp expansion.
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To investigate the efficacy and postoperative complications of lattice carbon dioxide laser in the treatment of postmenopausal patients with mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence. ⋯ The treatment of mild and moderate postmenopausal patients with stress urinary incontinence with lattice carbon dioxide laser can effectively reduce the incidence of incontinence and improve the quality of life.
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To report the results of implementation of two-pronged system for strengthening of referral and receiving end of referral chain for people with Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at a tertiary eye care hospital in Karachi. ⋯ Implementation of two prong system resulted in improved service uptake, better referral system, enhanced follow-ups and increased intervention uptake.