Pak J Med Sci
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to determine the lipid profile levels and association with anthropometric measurements and atherogenic index of plasma values in females from Taibah University. ⋯ The majority of the participants were overweight and obese, with high levels of triglycerides and total cholesterol and high waist to hip ratio, placing them at intermediate or high risk of CVD based on AIP values. Additional CVD risk screenings, targeted specifically at overweight and obese women, are needed.
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To assess the knowledge of undergraduate medical students about curriculum development and implementation. ⋯ The undergraduate medical students are aware of the terms related to curriculum, its development and implementation but they are not being involved in any of this process. Content revision, clinical integration from initial years, quality assessment and faculty development are few areas that need improvement from students' perspectives.
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This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 0.5% timolol maleate gel, reported as an efficacious option for management of infantile hemangiomas (IH) in children. ⋯ Timolol maleate 0.5% gel is an effective and safe treatment option for IH irrespective of location of lesion, age and history of prior treatment.
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The specific objectives of this study were to identify the ethical issues in reporting of health-related events in media and suggest ways to improve it. ⋯ The quality of health reporting can be improved by building the capacity of health reporters in understanding the ethical issues and their social responsibilities toward health.
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This retrospective, cross-sectional analytical study investigated the incidence of tooth agenesis in cleft lip and palate (CLP) patients. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) radiographs of the CLP children were examined for congenitally missing teeth. ⋯ Unilateral cleft lip and palate patients reported significant agenesis patttern compared to bilateral and median cleft cases.