Pak J Med Sci
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To investigate the correlation between 25-hydroxyvitamin D and H-type hypertension in elderly patients, and to observe the clinical efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in those patients. ⋯ Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in elderly patients with H-type hypertension have negative correlations with 24 hours SSD, 24 hours DSD, dnSBP, and nDBP. Oral vitamin D supplementation for H-type hypertensive patients exhibits significant therapeutic effects, with improvements in 24 hours ambulatory blood pressure monitoring results, blood lipid levels, IMT, and blood Hcy levels after treatment.
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To explore the expression characteristics and clinical value of immune function indicators in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. ⋯ The immune function indicators of patients with HIV infection are markedly abnormal, which is mainly manifested by the decreased levels of CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+, B cells and NK cells, and the increased levels of CD8+. The profile of the immune function indicators correlates with the progressive severity of the disease.
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To explore the effect of multimodal analgesia based on the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy (LRG) for gastric cancer (GC). ⋯ Patients undergoing LRG for GC can benefit from a multimodal pain management plan based on ERAS to reduce postoperative pain, alleviate inflammation, stress responses, and shorten the postoperative recovery process.
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Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) is the most widely used analgesic. We aimed to determine its efficacy in labour with varying pain intensity, to make labour less painful for women. ⋯ Acetaminophen is an effective non opioid labour analgesic in active phase of first stage of labour.
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To investigate the correlations of cognitive function with serum levels of homocysteine (Hcy), sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), and leptin in patients with schizophrenia. ⋯ Increased levels of Hcy and SHBG and decreased leptin are strongly associated with the occurrence of cognitive impairment in SCZ cases. Therefore, clinical observation and monitoring of these markers can help identify changes in patient conditions.