Pak J Med Sci
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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 evaluate the effectiveness of four novel and pragmatic interventions on the restricted range of motion (ROM) of shoulder joint in healthy subjects. ⋯ Pragmatic interventions are effective in improving shoulder ROM in young healthy adults and recommended for the trials on prevention and rehabilitation of shoulder pathologies.
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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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To compare the outcome of non-operative treatment (NOT) with antibiotics versus surgical management of uncomplicated appendicitis in children. ⋯ In this study, success of NOT was 84% so a trial of NOT in cases of uncomplicated appendicitis should be considered in children.