Pak J Med Sci
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To compare maternal and perinatal outcome of Ramadan fasting during pregnancy in women with/without gestational diabetes. ⋯ Gestational diabetes do not affect maternal and perinatal outcome among pregnant women.
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COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, creating much disparity among both healthcare and non-healthcare centres regarding the provision of services. The purpose of our study was to see the prevalence of the SARS-COV-2 exposure in the asymptomatic patients undergoing the endoscopic procedure, already triaged based on history and examination. ⋯ About one-fourth of the patients undergoing the endoscopic procedure were tested positive for COVID antibodies of which a significant percentage had chronic liver disease. It stresses the need of observing standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection during these procedures, especially in the vulnerable population.
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To evaluate the clinical efficacy of a chemotherapy regimen combined with levofloxacin in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis complicated with Type-2 diabetes. ⋯ Chemotherapy combined with levofloxacin is a safe and effective regimen for patients' pulmonary tuberculosis complicated with Type-2 diabetes, boasting a variety of benefits such as improved clinical efficacy, ameliorated cellular immune status, a high negative conversion rate of sputum tuberculosis bacteria, and no significant increase in adverse reactions.
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To investigate the effects of ranibizumab combined with laser photocoagulation on macular volume and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in patients with macular edema secondary to ischemic retinal vein occlusion. ⋯ Ranibizumab combined with laser photocoagulation in the treatment of macular edema secondary to ischemic retinal vein occlusion presents significant efficacy, and can effectively reduce macular volume, improve visual acuity and promote the recovery of retinal function.
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In neonates, hyperbilirubinemia is the most common problem. Acute bilirubin encephalopathy is serious problem in less developed nations and their incidence varies with geographical location. Our objective was to find out the incidence and risk factors of acute bilirubin encephalopathy in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. ⋯ Our study observed 16% prevalence of acute bilirubin encephalopathy in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. The preterm birth was a significant risk factor associated with the acute bilirubin encephalopathy in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia.