Pak J Med Sci
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical effect, knee function improvement and prognosis of double plate internal fixation and locking plate internal fixation in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures. ⋯ The clinical effect, knee function improvement and prognosis of locking plate internal fixation in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures are better than those of double plate fixation.
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The objective of the study was to identify the effect of Maitland mobilization with hand-eye coordination and hand function exercises in the prognosis of adhesive capsulitis. ⋯ The study concluded that the Maitland mobilization and hand-eye coordination and hand function exercises are an effective tool in improving shoulder abduction, external rotation and shoulder functions.
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To investigate the effect of Kegel pelvic floor muscle training combined with clean intermittent self-catheterization on patients with cervical cancer, and to analyze the risk factors affecting urinary retention. ⋯ Catheter indwelling time, urinary tract infection, surgical incision infection and surgical margin are the risk factors for postoperative urinary retention in patients with cervical cancer. With Kegel pelvic floor muscle exercise combined with clean intermittent self-catheterization, a variety of benefits can be realized, such as improved bladder function, reduced incidence of urinary tract infections and urinary retention, as well as increased patient comfort.
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To evaluate right ventricular diastolic function in patients with coronary slow flow phenomenon (CSFP) by using Doppler tissue imaging (DTI). ⋯ Right ventricular diastolic function in patients with CSFP is decreased, and this can be identified using DTI. DTI has important applicative value for evaluating right ventricular diastolic function in patients with CSFP.
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Globally iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) is a major preventable cause of cognitive impairment in new born. In developing countries, every year 38 million newborn develop cognitive impairment as a result of iodine deficiency. Iodine consumption by pregnant women is affected by many factors. Hence, we conducted this study to identify factors associated with IDD. To know the effects of different factors on use of iodized salt by pregnant women visiting antenatal outpatient department (OPD) at a public sector tertiary care hospital of Karachi. ⋯ Low education, low income of study participants are identified as factors related to limited consumption and incorrect practices related to the use of iodized salt. In order to address iodine deficiency, there is a need to not only sensitize the expectant mothers about the adverse outcome of maternal iodine deficiency for their unborn child but also to introduce an awareness program at the antenatal clinics by the Health Professional for the antenatal care seeking women. There is also an immense need of support from Government side as well to make strategies and policy changes at the national level to ensure the availability, accessibility and affordability of iodized salt.