Pak J Med Sci
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To compare maternal and perinatal outcome of Ramadan fasting during pregnancy in women with/without gestational diabetes. ⋯ Gestational diabetes do not affect maternal and perinatal outcome among pregnant women.
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To evaluate lesions of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) by combination of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and magnetization transfer (MT). ⋯ The ability to diagnose and predict AS might be improved by the combination of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and magnetization transfer (MT).
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To find the risk factors of previously undiagnosed and known untreated hypertension among patients with Type- 2 diabetes mellitus. ⋯ Prevalence of previously undiagnosed and known untreated hypertension is high among Type-2 diabetics. Strict compliance to diabetes care guidelines is much needed to minimize the risk of undiagnosed and untreated hypertension.
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To compare the therapeutic effects of low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation and partial laryngectomy in the treatment of early glottis carcinoma. ⋯ Low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of early glottis carcinoma is associated with less trauma, short operation time, less bleeding, short hospital stay and low postoperative stress reaction rate. Compared with partial laryngectomy, it has higher safety and better postoperative vocal cord function recovery.
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