Pak J Med Sci
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To explore the clinical effect and safety of laparoscopic radical cystectomy + orthotopic ileal neobladder and open surgery. ⋯ Laparoscopic radical cystectomy + orthotopic ileal neobladder has the characteristics of limited trauma, a minimal amount of bleeding and a fast recovery. The functions of orthotopic neobladders are good, and the occurrence rate of postoperative complications is low. In addition, body immunity is protected. Hence, this procedure deserves to be promoted clinically.
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To find out the relationship of domestic violence with depression, anxiety and quality of life in married women in hospitals of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. ⋯ It was concluded that domestic violence whether verbal, physical, emotional or sexual has strongly effects the mental health and quality of life of abused women.
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Sodium glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT 2 inhibitors) are newer anti-hyperglycemic agents, which improve glycemic control independent of insulin secretion with a low risk of hypoglycemia. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of SGLT 2 inhibitors in terms of glycemic control, weight reduction and safety profile in our patients with type 2 Diabetes (T2D). ⋯ Dapagliflozin and Empagliflozin offer a significant additional drug in improving glycemic control with the additional advantage of weight loss and hypoglycemia safety.
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To share the experience of study skill module development and implementation for first year MBBS students at Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College (LNH&MC). To compare the change in students' self- assessment of their knowledge of study skills before and after the course. ⋯ This study provides an insight of structured study skills course development and implementation in early medical college studies that could help them in combating academic stress. In addition, students' response about their preferred technique and their feedback comparison concluded their positive attitude towards the course.
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To explore the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function (LVDF) in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) using ultrasound images (UI) combined with electrocardiogram (ECG) on bilateral filtering image noise reduction algorithm (BFINRA). ⋯ The combination of UI and ECG could better assess LVDF in CHD patients.