Pak J Med Sci
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Concept Maps (CM) aid in the acquisition of new information, and comprehend prior knowledge with better retention. Their use is not explored in undergraduate surgical education in our country, hence this study aimed to compare the surgery test scores of undergraduate medical students taught by concept maps and interactive lectures. ⋯ Concept Maps is an effective and promising way to give learners better understanding of complex concepts in short amounts of time. providing valuable evidence for instituting the use of concept maps as a continuous teaching strategy for medical students.
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To explore the efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture-assisted blind insertion of bullet nasointestinal tube method in patients with ischemic stroke. ⋯ TCM acupuncture-assisted blind insertion of bullet nasointestinal tube method improves the success rate of tube insertion, shortens the average catheterization time from the stomach to the jejunum and improves patient's comfort and satisfaction.
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Propofol is more effective than inhalational anesthesia; however, the results for the management of acute pain remain controversial. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the incidence of acute pain after inhalation anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia among patients who underwent thoracotomy at our hospital. ⋯ Total intravenous anesthesia with propofol-remifentanil provided better analgesia for acute postoperative pain in patients who underwent thoracotomy than inhalational anesthesia, suggesting it may be considered the combination of choice for thoracic surgery.
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To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Ultrasound (US) and 99m-Tc Sestamibi scan in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) for the localization of parathyroid adenoma before surgery keeping Parathyroid histopathology as reference standard. ⋯ Ultrasound despite its cost effectiveness has a lower sensitivity compared to 99m-Tc Sestamibi scintigraphy. Similarly, the sensitivity and overall accuracy of US and 99m-Tc Sestamibi scan when taken in combination is higher compared to either modality. It is thus recommended that the combination of these modalities should be employed to localize the adenomas accurately for surgery of the parathyroid gland for a better outcome.
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To determine the effect of educational interventions on knowledge and approach of Allied Health Sciences Students regarding blood groups and blood donation. ⋯ Educational interventions were effective in improving the knowledge of Allied Health Sciences students about blood groups and blood donation. The enlightenment strategies positively influenced students towards the active participation in blood donation campaigns.