Pak J Med Sci
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To assess the overall survival in patients with intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma following transarterial chemoembolization. ⋯ Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) increases the median survival time effectively and safely in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. However complete resolution of disease is not possible with TACE, with most patient eventually succumbing to the disease. The overall survival for TACE in this study correlates well with other studies. Child Pugh Class, tumor size and embolization pattern have significant effect on survival of patients.
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Case Reports
M2 Genotype of Varicella zoster virus associated with Severe Herpes zoster in Pakistan.
This case report is of herpes zoster which is caused by Varicella zoster virus (VZV). The patient was presented with acute renal failure associated with intravenous acyclovir administration for its management. A 50 years old man visited the hospital with rashes on his back. ⋯ Elderly patients with reactivation of VZV in Pakistan are at risk to contract herpes zoster. Acyclovir is drug of choice via intravenous route was found to be nephrotoxic, however oral acyclovir was safe and effective. This is first report on pathogenic VZV genotype from Pakistan and is presented to highlight that the herpes zoster cases of elderly patients' treatment option need to be revisited.
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To investigate the relationship between the DNA methylation state of NRG1 promoter and its expression changes, and to analyze the clinical significance of its regulatory mechanism of DNA methylation in cervical carcinoma. ⋯ Abnormal DNA hypermethylation of NRG1 gene inhibits the expression of mRNA and protein in the progression of cervical tissue from normal to cancerous state, which is involved in the occurrence and development of cervical carcinoma.
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Task-oriented therapy (TOT) is used to increase the effectiveness of upper extremity (UE) in activity daily living (ADL). This study aimed to investigate the effect of TOT on the participation and ADLs of stroke patients. ⋯ Adding task-oriented therapy to the rehabilitation programs of stroke patients will contribute to the improvement of ADL.
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To investigate the prognostic factors and outcomes in patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated glomerulonephritis (ANCA-GN) in Southern China. ⋯ Serum creatinine, hemoglobin, and BVAS were all independent risk factors of ESRD, while ARRS and Berden's histopathologic classification were not. Age at onset, ESR, and cardiovascular involvement were independent risk factors for the overall six-month survival rate in patients with ANCA-GN.