Pak J Med Sci
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To explore the clinical features, manifestations and drug resistance of melioidosis. ⋯ Low fever, pulmonary infection, and increases in serum inflammatory markers are major clinical features of melioidosis. Burkholderia pseudomallei presents high resistance rates to antibacterials such as GEN, FEP, AMP, and IPM.
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The study was aimed at evaluating the association between junk food consumption and BMI of adolescent girls along with the menstrual abnormalities and to compare it with controls. ⋯ The results suggested that junk food consumption affects menstrual cycle negatively however more studies are needed to confirm the association of BMI, consumption of salty snacks and frozen meat items with menstrual abnormalities.
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To determine the effectiveness of neuromuscular physical Therapy as compared to strength training following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in terms of pain, function, quality of life, strength and power of participants. ⋯ Study concludes that compared to strength training, neuromuscular training was significantly more effective in reducing pain; improving function, quality of life, strength and power.
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To analyze the changes of plasma aldosterone (ALD) and angiotensin II (Ang II) levels in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) combined with Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and their clinical significance. ⋯ The plasma levels of ALD and Ang-II in patients with ICM combined with T2DM increase significantly, and their diagnostic value is not high. Compared with patients with simple ICM, the decrease in plasma ALD and Ang- II levels is less obvious after the same intervention, but it is still conducive to the improvement of cardiac function.
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To investigate the clinical efficacy of norepinephrine combined with cimetidine in the treatment of neonatal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and its adverse reactions. ⋯ Norepinephrine combined with cimetidine in the treatment of neonatal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage can shorten the recovery time of symptoms, improve efficacy and reduce stress reaction. It is safe, effective and worthy of use in clinical practice.