Pak J Med Sci
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To observe and analyze the visual outcomes of cataract surgery of ten years at a tertiary eye care hospital, Karachi. ⋯ The institution achieved WHO recommended criteria of "good visual outcome" (6/6 to 6/18) of 81.83% which is near to recommended ≥ 90% and severe visual impairment of 4.26%.
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To assess the satisfaction of trainees towards different attributes of their training programs. ⋯ There is a tremendous scope for improvement in the recognized and partially acknowledged attributes of our training programs. Yearly feedback surveys involving residents is essential for enlightening the authorities and mitigating the trainees' grievances.
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To observe the therapeutic effect of rha FGF combined with vitamin B complex on severe recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAUs). ⋯ rhaFGF combined with vitamin B complex has a significant therapeutic effect for patients with severe RAU; it can relieve pain and illness faster and shorten the healing time of ulcers.
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To detect association of lymphopenia with disease severity and mortality. ⋯ Results are compatible with worldwide studies and lymphopenia is valid as a marker of disease severity and mortality.
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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.