Pak J Med Sci
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To determine the risk factors for Hyponatremia in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. ⋯ Hyponatremia was common in COVID-19 hospitalized patients. Increasing age, DM, Hypoxemia, Hypoalbuminemia, high serum Ferritin and AKI were the most significant risk factors for Hyponatremia. Hyponatremic patients had comparatively higher mortality than Eunatremic patients.
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To compare the rehabilitation effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and thermomagnetic therapy (TMT) in patients with low back pain (LBP). ⋯ A combination of core muscle training and ESWT can effectively improve the analgesic effect of the treatment and promote greater improvement of limb function in patients with LBP.
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To assess the knowledge of medical doctors about osteonecrosis who prescribe radiotherapy and bisphosphonates and dentists who receive these patients with such risk factors. ⋯ The inadequate awareness of dentists and physicians about the prevention and management of osteonecrosis of jaw is alarming. Efforts should be undertaken to raise the knowledge of dentists and physicians in this regard.
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To evaluate the correlation and clinical significance of T lymphocyte subsets, IL-6 and PCT in the severity of patients with sepsis. ⋯ Peripheral blood T lymphocyte subsets and serum IL-6, PCT are abnormally expressed in patients with sepsis, and have a close bearing on the severity of the disease, which has a certain predictive value for patients after recovery. In view of this, the above indicators are of high clinical significance.
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To describe the simplicity, efficacy and safety of A. Chohan Continuous Squeezing Suture (ACCSS) for controlling haemorrhage from the lower uterine segment at caesarean section for placenta praevia and accreta spectrum disorders. ⋯ ACCSS appears to be a simple, effective and safe treatment option for placenta praevia and accreta spectrum disorders, as an alternative to hysterectomy.