Pak J Med Sci
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To determine the impact of intravenous Dexmedetomidine (Dex) administered perioperatively on stress response markers in patients undergoing ENT surgeries. ⋯ In the present study, intravenous Dex suppressed the intraoperative rise in levels of cytokine secretion and enhanced smooth recovery with no incidence of nausea and vomiting. These effects could be attributed to the anti-inflammatory effects of dexmedetomidine.
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The safety and efficacy of through-and-through wire technique for ureteral Double-J stent placement.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the through-and-through wire (TTW) technique for antegrade ureteral Double-J stent placement after failure of either antegrade or retrograde ureteral stent placement. ⋯ The TTW technique was safe and effective in the undertaking of PCN and antegrade Double-J stent placement in patients for whom either antegrade or retrograde access had failed.
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To study the clinical profile and management outcomes of non-tubal ectopic pregnancy at a tertiary care hospital in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ⋯ Patients with NTEP were presented with varying symptoms and signs depending upon the location of NTEP. The different currently available management options for NTEP seem to be effective and safe when carefully selected based on the clinical merits of each case.
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To investigate the risk factors for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) in late preterm infants. ⋯ Late preterm infants suffer from NRDS due to a variety of complex pathogenic causes, with numerous complications. Factors such as male fetal gender, placental abnormalities, intrauterine distress, premature rupture of membranes, and gestational diabetes mellitus may increase the risk of NRDS in late preterm infants. In clinical observation, it is necessary to strengthen monitoring efforts and take timely measures to intervene in the course of NRDS.
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To investigate the clinical efficacy of roxithromycin combined with azithromycin sequential therapy in the treatment of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children. ⋯ Roxithromycin combined with azithromycin sequential therapy is a safe regimen for the treatment of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children.