Pak J Med Sci
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To assess the role of abdominal binder in patients with midline wound dehiscence after elective or emergency laparotomy in terms of pain, psychological satisfaction and need for reclosure. ⋯ Although abdominal binder helps in reducing the pain and improving the psychological satisfaction in patients with midline abdominal wound dehiscence yet it doesn't help in healing of wound and reclosure of the dehisced abdominal wound is needed.
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To evaluate the clinical effect of apatinib combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). ⋯ Apatinib combined with conventional chemotherapy is effective in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer, the quality of life can be significantly improved, tumor markers can be significantly reduced, and adverse reactions will not be significantly increased.
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To assess the anatomical and functional outcomes of treating chronic persistent large macular hole by macular hole hydrodissection technique in a tertiary eye care hospital. ⋯ Macular hole hydrodissection is a relatively new emerging technique with promising results for the closure of chronic persistent large macular hole.
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We explored the utility of WeChat applet as part of the Outpatient Department (OPD) to provide patients with timely queuing information and compared it with the traditional calling system. ⋯ The cost of the WeChat calling system was significantly lower than the traditional system. Also, the traditional calling system was time-consuming. Longer waiting time was the main factor affecting OPD quality and caused conflicts between doctors and patients.
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To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of transcatheter arterial embolization for controlling spontaneous hemorrhage in patients with acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD). ⋯ Renal artery embolization is safe and effective for controlling spontaneous renal hemorrhage in patients with ACKD.