Pak J Med Sci
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To explore guiding significance of intraoperative frozen section for judging incisal edge range of esophageal carcinoma. ⋯ The cancerous focus residue of incisal edge in esophageal carcinoma is not uncommon. Intraoperative frozen section is helpful to judge the proper excision length of esophageal carcinoma.
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The objective of the study was to assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and lifestyle of our medical students. ⋯ Our study emphasizes prioritizing both the physical and mental health of medical students is vital to avoid complications related to the pandemic.
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To investigate in detail the exact relationship between Pseudomyopia, also termed accommodative spasm, and psychiatric disorders. ⋯ It is necessary to request psychiatric consultation in each case of pseudomyopia. Comorbidity of anxiety and depressive disorders is more common in pseudomyopia cases. In addition, as the severity of psychiatric symptoms increases, the amount of accommodation also appears to increase.
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Taking the determination of mecA gene by polymerized chain reaction (PCR) method as a reference in determining methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus species, we aimed at comparing the reliability levels of disk diffusion, latex agglutination test and chromogenic agar use methods. ⋯ Chromogenic agar provides more reliable data for S. aureus isolates, and the combined use of all three methods does not significantly increase reliability.
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2019-nCoV has become a global threat to human health. The primary objective of this study was to examine the hepatic damage in 2019-nCoV infected patients and the associated underlying causes. ⋯ Liver function anomalies are one of the common symptoms associated with the COVID-19 infection, where virus-replication in the liver cells, virus-induced inflammatory response, and administration of clinical medication could be the plausible reason.