Pak J Med Sci
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To explore the outcome of nutritional intervention in child health care on infant growth and disease prevention. ⋯ Applying nutrition intervention to child health care plays an important role in maintaining the healthy growth and development of infants and reducing the incidence of nutritional diseases such as anemia and rickets. It needs to be promoted in clinical practice.
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The study aimed to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of an innovative hemostatic technique in managing Placenta Previa and Accreta Spectrum by S. Rao Spiral Suturing (SRSS) of a lower uterine segment. ⋯ SRSS is an innovative, safe, effective, and simple suturing technique for patients with Placenta Previa and Accreta spectrum.
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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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The objective of this study was to find out frequency and risk factors of malabsorption in patients presenting at tertiary care hospital, Karachi. ⋯ Our study provides evidence that malabsorption syndrome is most commonly present in males with younger age group and the most common causes were celiac disease and intestinal tuberculosis and most common presentation was diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain.
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Treatment of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is becoming a challenge. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed but have many risks, particularly in long-term use. In an earlier pilot study, we have reported benefits of short-term practice of a new life-style, two meals a day with only liquids in between, for management of GERD. ⋯ His reflux symptoms improved within fortnight and he remained well for long-time. Endoscopy done after seven years revealed competent and clear gastroesophageal junction. It is concluded that suggested life-style, "Akram's life-style", for GERD is a useful alternate to risky medical and surgical interventions.