Pak J Med Sci
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This study aimed to assess the frequency of first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) resistance among HIV patients and to identify the factors affecting the drug resistance. ⋯ There is a high frequency of resistance to first-line antiretroviral therapy among HIV patients presenting to the selected healthcare facility in Peshawar. Furthermore, we found no significant factors impacting ART resistance among HIV patients other than BMI.
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To investigate the efficacy of motor imagery therapy (MIT) based on functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRs) technology in rehabilitation of upper limb function after cerebral infarction, so as to provide guidance for clinical practice. ⋯ Motor imagery therapy (MIT) Based on fNIRs technology has important clinical value in rehabilitation of upper limb function after cerebral infarction and is superior to conventional exercise rehabilitation alone, boasting a variety of effects, such as improving the curative effect, ameliorating blood oxygen in brain tissue, and promoting the rehabilitation of upper limb function of patients.
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To analyze the effects of intravenous anesthesia with sevoflurane combined with propofol on intraoperative hemodynamics, postoperative stress disorder and cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. ⋯ Intravenous anesthesia with sevoflurane combined with propofol has little effects on intraoperative hemodynamics and postoperative cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Besides, it can obtain better recovery quality and have milder postoperative stress disorder than single use of propofol.
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Sialolithiasis is a disease process involving the formation of conglomerates of calcifications in the ductal system or the parenchyma of the salivary gland. The Submandibular gland is more vulnerable to form sialoliths than the other major salivary glands due to its salivary composition and anatomic factors. The management of sialolithiasis is determined by the dimensions and position of the calculi. Here, we discuss a case of a twenty eight mm submandibular sialolith managed by an intraoral approach.
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To determine the carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels of the patients admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit and investigate its relationship with prognosis. ⋯ Since SpCO levels are increased in critically ill children and correlate with increased PICU mortality, SpCO may be a predictive marker for prognosis in PICU.