Pak J Med Sci
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The study compares two different interfaces of CBL (WhatsApp® and Face-to-Face) in undergraduate dental students and examines WhatsApp's effectiveness as a teaching tool. ⋯ The study concluded that both WhatsApp® and Face-to-Face CBL effectively improved dental students' learning, with WhatsApp® yielding results comparable to traditional methods.
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We aimed to elucidate the effectiveness of Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2-I) in the reduction of ALT among Type-2 diabetes patients (T2DM) with Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). ⋯ We observed an average reduction in mean ALT levels when SGLT2Is was initiated in T2DM patients having NAFLD. Apart from encouraging diet and lifestyle modification, early intervention with SGLT2Is may decrease liver-related morbidity and mortality resulting from NAFLD.
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To compare the efficacy of 0.05% cyclosporine A (CsA) eye drops (II) and 3% Diquafosol ophthalmic solution (DQS) in the treatment of dry eye (DE) after cataract surgery (CS). ⋯ Compared to the conventional treatment alone, the addition of 3% DQS or 0.05% CsA eye drops (II) to the conventional treatment both are effective and might more effectively alleviate DE in patients undergoing CS.
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To explore the effect of comprehensive nursing intervention on nursing outcomes, self-efficacy, and quality of life in elderly patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). ⋯ For elderly patients with CHF, comprehensive nursing intervention may reduce negative emotions, improve sleep quality, self-care ability, and self-efficacy, and enhance patient compliance, quality of life, and heart function.
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To observe any association between mental health and potential contributors, i.e., BMI, eyesight, and number of screen-based devices in young adults. ⋯ Students who used only smartphones had significantly lower MWB scores than those who used smartphones and laptops. The study found low MWB scores among underweight individuals and those who were with both eye-sight issues i.e. myopia as well as hyperopia.