Pak J Med Sci
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The study aimed to assess the clinical efficacy of breathing training combined with core stability training in chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP). ⋯ Compared with core stability training as a sole treatment, breathing training combined with core stability training can yield better outcomes, ameliorate lumbar spine function, relieve pain and enhance low-back muscular endurance in patients with CNLBP.
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To investigate the clinical changes of serum melatonin and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) levels in patients with basal ganglia hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (HICH). ⋯ Low serum melatonin levels and high ICAM-1 levels are associated with poor prognosis in patients with HICH and can be used as predictors of patients' prognosis.
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To find the incidence of various complications of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) in ICU admitted children and to determine their association with age, gender, blood group and diagnosis of the patients. ⋯ The majority of problems caused by TPE are considered to be minor. Sudden fall in blood pressure, pruritus, urticarial rash and fever are the common adverse consequences among pediatric patients. Blood group and diagnosis of the patient can determine the development of such complications during plasmapheresis procedure.