Pak J Med Sci
-
The aim of this study was to determine frequency of secondary modifiers in non-transfusion dependent thalassemia. ⋯ BCL11A and Xmn-l polymorphisms are important secondary modifiers in patients with thalassaemia intermedia in Northern Punjab.
-
This study aimed to analyse the clinical effect of surgery for patients with fibrous dysplasia (FD) of the proximal femur with varus deformity, detect the muscle function around the hip joint. ⋯ After effective recovery of the force line and length of the affected limb in patients with FD of the proximal femur with deformity, functional abnormalities of muscles are still present to a certain extent.
-
To compare the efficacy and safety of left lateral decubitus versus prone position during endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography (ERCP). ⋯ The study concludes that LL is non-inferior to PP and both positions have comparable outcomes with non-significant differences in terms of technical success rate, complications (specifically PEP), total procedure time, time required for deep cannulation and attainment of goal, ERCP complexity level and inadvertent PD cannulation.
-
To evaluate the role of paracetamol in reducing pain and discomfort during the mammography procedure. ⋯ The use of paracetamol prior to the mammography procedure was found to be an effective intervention to reduce the pain among women.Clinical Trials: Identifier: NCT04381104.
-
To determine the effect of laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision combined with immunotherapy and its impact on immune function and tumor markers in elderly patients with colon cancer. ⋯ Laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision combined with immunotherapy exhibits a superior therapeutic effect to traditional open surgery in elderly patients with colon cancer, and is worthy of clinical promotion.