Pak J Med Sci
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Retrospective study and analysis of the safety and efficacy of Rh-Rh-endostatinstatin combined with simultaneous radiotherapy in the treatment of cervical cancer. ⋯ Our finding revealed that Rh-endostatinstatin combined with simultaneous radiotherapy showed better clinical outcomes and favorable toxic profile than that of radiotherapy alone in the treatment of cervical cancer.
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To determine the relative frequency of orbital lesions based on the site of origin and histopathology at a Tertiary care hospital (Mayo Hospital, Lahore Pakistan) from 1996 till 2022 (27 years). ⋯ Retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, optic nerve gliomata were common in children. Pleomorphic adenoma & adenocystic carcinoma of lacrimal gland, cavernous hemangioma, optic nerve meningioma, neurofibroma, schwannoma, squamous cell carcinoma of eyelid, carcinoma of maxillary antrum and lymphomas were more common in adults.
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This study sought to quantify the link between low density lipoprotein (LDL) and cholesterol, glycemic control as measured by Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level, and the impact of weight changes on subsequent risk of chronic heart disease in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients. ⋯ Diabetes mellitus regardless of gender, has a strong association with hypertension and weight gain. In DM patients, cholesterol and HbA1c are positively correlated. There is a strong need that primary care physicians should persistently advise for lifestyle changes in all their consultations with DM patients.
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To examine the potential difference in survival and risk of death between asymptomatic and symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 patients, controlled by age and gender for all the attendance in hospitals of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. ⋯ The available data and statistical results suggest that asymptomatic and young patients are generally less susceptible to initial infection with SARS-CoV-2 and therefore have a lower risk of death. Our regression models show that uncured asymptomatic patients generally have poorer short-term survival than their uncured symptomatic counterparts. The association between gender and survival outcome was not significant.
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We aimed to evaluate medical school students' knowledge and approaches regarding telehealth. ⋯ The majority of medical faculty students lack sufficient knowledge about telemedicine and believe that education on this topic should be included in the medical curriculum. It is suggested that incorporating pre-clinical courses on telemedicine and providing internship opportunities in practical settings would effectively address this gap.