Pak J Med Sci
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To explore the correlation of blood thrombomodulin (TM), triglyceride (TG) and D-Dimer (D-D) with the formation of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients after total hip arthroplasty (THA). ⋯ Patients with DVT after THA show an increase in the levels of TM, TG, D-D, Fb and CRP, indicating their diagnostic value for the formation of DVT. Findings in our study suggest that clinical tests of these indicators can be carried out according to the actual situation of patients.
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The present research examined the impact of mood disorder and personality disorders on suicide intent among self-harm patients using cross sectional research design. ⋯ Results of current research highlighted those predisposing factors that discriminate self-harm from attempted suicide. The study has important implications for identification of intent of self-harm patients, which could help in devising a proper treatment plan for the management of such challenging patients.
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Neurofibromatosis Type-2 (NF2) is an autosomal dominant genetic tumour-predisposing condition caused by mutations in the NF2 gene located on chromosome 22q12. It is characterized by multiple benign tumours of the central and peripheral nervous systems and meninges, causing high morbidity. Herein, presentation of a rare case of NF2 in a 36-year-old female who presented with right eye visual disturbances, followed by tinnitus with hearing impairment. ⋯ According to the MRI findings, the patient was diagnosed with NF2. This case report aims to elucidate the importance of early brain imaging in any visual disturbances in young adults and to highlight the key role of medical imaging in the diagnosis of rare cases. Moreover, this describe the MRI features and the diagnostic accuracy for the tumours occurring in NF2 in detail.