Pak J Med Sci
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To analyze the efficacy of indocyanine green fluorescence (ICG-F)-assisted laparoscopic hepatectomy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ Compared with conventional laparoscopic surgery, ICG-F-assisted laparoscopic hepatectomy for HCC can reduce surgical injury, alleviate the degree of inflammatory response, protect patients' liver function, and significantly reduce the risk of complications.
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Poor medication adherence is an essential contributor to Pakistan's high prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension. This study will be aimed to assess the efficacy of a one-of-a-kind developed intervention in improving medication adherence and treatment outcomes in hypertension patients. ⋯ According to this study, if the multifunctional Multi-Aid-Package proves to be a useful mobile health tool for improving hypertension patients' medication adherence, it will also significantly affect systolic blood pressure. In Pakistan and other comparable low- and middle-income countries LMICs, the Multi-Aid-Package ought to be taken into consideration as a means of enhancing adherence to medications among hypertension patients.
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To probe the influence of early rehabilitation nursing on postoperative rehabilitation of patients with hallux valgus on the basis of information-motivation-behavior skills (IMB) model. ⋯ To sum up, Early rehabilitation nursing based on IMB model could promote the postoperative recovery of limb function after hallux valgus, reduce bad emotions, decrease the occurrence of complications, promote self-efficacy, and promote the quality of life of patients, which is valuable for promotion.
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Hypoferritinemia without anemia (HWA) is an under-recognized public health concern. Early identification and targeted treatment of HWA can prevent unnecessary medication use and potential drug abuse. This study aims to establish clearer guidelines for recognizing and managing HWA, improving patient's outcome. The study objectives will be to compare the treatment efficacy of oral and IV iron on patients with HWA and to check the severity of clinical indicators of HWA post treatment among reproductive age women. ⋯ The primary outcome will be the change in serum ferritin levels among groups at four months post-intervention. Secondary outcomes will include changes in clinical symptoms post-intervention. Data will be analyzed by using independent t-tests for between-group ferritin levels, paired t-tests for within-group comparisons, Wilcoxon Rank and Friedman tests for clinical symptoms, and ANOVA for comparisons across multiple groups.
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Maternal mortality is a global concern primarily due to preventable obstetric complications. Challenges in implementing Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) in developing nations hinder effective reduction of these deaths. Our objective was to identify key challenges in EmOC practices among frontline healthcare providers, assess the severity and frequency of these barriers, and evaluate gaps in resources, training, and institutional support needed for effective resolution. ⋯ Despite high course content satisfaction, disparities in EmOC knowledge and practice persist among frontline healthcare-providers, with barriers like insufficient training and institutional limitations impacting maternal outcomes.