Pak J Med Sci
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To observe the role of Mentzer index for differentiating iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and beta thalassemia trait (β TT) in pregnant women. ⋯ In this study, it was found that Mentzer Index can be used as a discriminatory test to differentiate between iron deficiency anemia and beta thalassemia trait. The high risk group can then be subjected to definitive diagnostic tests. This can result in better patient compliance and cost effectiveness.
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Identification of colistin resistance and its bactericidal activity against gram-negative bacteria isolated from urinary tract infection (UTI) patients. ⋯ E.coli was the mainly responsible uropathogen causing UTIs. Colistin resistance was found in 22.8% gram negative uropathogens. Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates exhibited highest resistance to antibiotics.
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The Dutch Radiological Society developed CO-RADS classification, a system for the classification of CT scan chest findings among suspected COVID-19 patients. However due to some important issues it was modified by authors and then applied on our study population. The objective was to study the spectrum of lungs involvement as concluded by HRCT scan chest finding and classifying it using the "Modified CO-RADS classification". ⋯ HRCT scan chest can be used for quicker diagnosis of COVID-19 patients in patients with respiratory complaints in whom prompt diagnosis is required and when RT-PCR investigation process would be taking prolonged time due to over burden during pandemic situation. "CO-RADS classification after modification" proved more effective communicative tool to label and understand the severity of lung involvement in Covid-19 disease.
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To determine the levels of vitamin B12 in pregnant women and to explore the relationship of vitamin B12 with maternal BMI and gestational diabetes mellitus. ⋯ Low vitamin B12 levels have an association with maternal BMI and gestational diabetes mellitus.
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To evaluate the effectiveness of the Lever Sign test (LST) for diagnosing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures. ⋯ The LST was found to have good specificity, sensitivity, PPV, NPV and accuracy to detect the status of the ACL. The LST is easy to perform can be used along with other standard assessment techniques to further increase the validation of the status of the ACL diagnosis.