Pak J Med Sci
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To compare different methods of calculating adequacy of hemodialysis in terms of Kt/V. ⋯ Online clearance monitoring can be used for measuring adequacy of hemodialysis, but OCM slightly underestimates Kt/V as compared to Daugirdas formula and Normogram.
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To establish and discuss the significance of a clinical risk factor scoring model in predicting central compartment lymph node metastasis (CLNM) (level VI) in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). ⋯ The scoring model enables simplified, quantitative analysis of CLNM in PTC patients. The scoring model has clinical significance in that it provides a basis for the choice of operation, personalized postoperative treatment, and prognosis of PTC.
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Sepsis is one of the leading causes of direct maternal mortality in Pakistan. It is recommended that the first three hours after the presentation are crucial. During this time implementation of surviving sepsis campaign resuscitation bundles reduces maternal mortality. Our objective was to assess the factors contributing to puerperal sepsis and the compliance of "surviving sepsis campaign resuscitation bundles in puerperal sepsis" for the management of puerperal sepsis. ⋯ There was moderate adherence of modified surviving sepsis campaign resuscitation bundles. Further improvement in compliance is warranted.
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Health Problems & Barriers to Healthcare Services for the Transgender Community in Lahore, Pakistan.
To find out the major health problems and barriers in getting health care by transgender community in Lahore, Pakistan. ⋯ Transgender community face physical, mental, social and reproductive health issues. About 70% trans-genders receive poor quality of health care services. Non acceptance, feeling ashamed, non-availability of CNIC and non-affordability have been reported as major barriers in getting desired health care.
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The Flipped Classroom (FC) approach has become increasingly predominant and popular in medical education. This study aimed to explore the usefulness and the scope of FC based on medical students' experience, with their adaptation challenges. ⋯ The results showed that the students like the FC more than the conventional classroom. Suggestions were given by students to improve the active learning sessions within the FC modality.