Pak J Med Sci
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Controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) and embryo culture may affect the development and maturation of oocytes obtained by assisted reproduction technologies (ART). This study used the concept of available oocytes rate (AOR) to evaluate the effect of COS and to identify factors that influence oocyte development and clinical pregnancy (CP). ⋯ The AOR is an important indicator of oocyte function and is correlated with clinical pregnancy outcomes of fresh cycles. The AOR could objectively predict HMG as a clinically related factor that affected the number and maturation of oocytes for insemination.
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This study aimed "To identify the factors which increase the vulnerability of self-harm behavior among individuals with substance use and factors which buffer that risk". ⋯ Specific familial, social, and personal factors increase the likelihood of self-harm by causing negative self-evaluation, poor coping skills and psychological distress. This vulnerability ends with self-harm, when combined with conducive environmental situations for the risky behavior. However, the risk can be decreased by providing social and emotional support and encouraging positive mental attitudes.
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To explore the impact of targeted lifestyle interventions on brain function in young and middle-aged patients with hypertension. ⋯ Targeted lifestyle interventions can significantly improve blood pressure control levels and brain function in young and middle-aged patients with hypertension.
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Patient-physician interaction is an essential factor influencing the patient's health management decisions. This communication allows the patients to develop trust in the treating physicians and facilitates them in deciding what's best for themselves. ⋯ In this communication, we aim to debate the need and utility of having moral virtues for ethical decision-making. We will also evaluate the role of intellectual virtues in patient-doctor interaction for decisions taken on clinical grounds.
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To determine user satisfaction of clinical faculty using Electronic Hospital Management Information System (eHMIS) in Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar Pakistan. ⋯ Majority of our consultants were satisfied with the Electronic Hospital Management Information System (eHMIS) most of the time to almost always and most were using it several times daily.