Pak J Med Sci
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To explore the anxiety and depression status and related factors of different populations in the area with low incidence of New Coronavirus pneumonia. ⋯ Residents in low-incidence areas are prone to anxiety and depression. Marital status, health self-assessment, paying attention to the progress of the epidemic every day and monitoring the disease progress in relatives and friends are independent risk factors contributing to the anxiety and depression of the residents. Corresponding protective measures should be taken to improve the local epidemic prevention and control level.
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In this study, we investigated the expression of zinc alpha-2 glycoprotein in oral squamous cell carcinoma tissue samples. Additionally, ascertained its association to the oral cancer stage and subscale parameters (TNM). ⋯ Zinc alpha-2 glycoprotein expressed in the early stages of oral cancer development so that effective treatment modalities can be planned as per the patient's status. This may also assist a clinician to achieve tumor-free surgical margins and monitor the post treatment outcomes.
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This paper aims to analyze the clinical effect and prognosis of neuroendoscopy-assisted surgery for chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). ⋯ Neuroendoscopy-assisted treatment which is safe and effective is superior to traditional burr-hole drainage surgery. It can reduce the recurrence rate; thus, it is worth advocating and applying.
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To evaluate the clinical efficacy of continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) combined with hemoperfusion for the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) complicated with acute kidney injury (AKI). ⋯ The outcomes of patients with MM complicated with AKI treated with CVVH and hemoperfusion differ significantly from those of the patients treated only with CVVH. Combining CVVH and hemoperfusion helps to improve the efficacy of the treatment, promotes renal function recovery, and improves the levels of serum globulin and ESR.
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The study was conducted in a tertiary educational hospital based in Riyadh to explore faculty's perception of using simulation-based teaching as part of the Cardiovascular Diploma Program (CDP) to improve patients' safety. The study, also aimed to identify the benefits and challenges of utilizing simulation. ⋯ Faculty has appreciated the role of simulation in improving patients' safety. Simulation was underutilized due to the limited time allotted for simulation and lack of adequate experienced faculty. It is recommended that simulation should be integrated into the CDP curriculum.