Pak J Med Sci
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Dengue infection has evolved into an epidemic during last few years in Pakistan and has been associated with poor outcomes. Literature with respect to mortality risk factors in Dengue infection is not sufficient. This compelled us to conduct this study to find out major contributory factors to death in patients with dengue viral infection at one of Asia's ancient hospital setting with an aim to recognize complications at earliest and improve case management in future. ⋯ Decompensated shock complicated by either massive plasma leakage, frank bleeding, multi organ failure or deranged clotting profile results in enhanced mortality in Dengue infection. Co-morbidities especially Diabetes are poor prognostic factors in predicting Dengue mortality.
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To discuss the roles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cerebrospinal fluid analysis in the identification of central nervous system associated infection and provide a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system associated infectious diseases. ⋯ MRI in combination with cerebrospinal fluid analysis is effective in diagnosing central nervous system associated infectious diseases. It can also effectively identify the types of infection besides improving accuracy, which provides an important reference for clinical treatment.
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Vitamin D deficiency has strong association with various respiratory disorders in which bronchial asthma is one of them. The objective was to determine the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in cases with bronchial asthma. ⋯ Vitamin D supplementation improves FEV1 significantly at two months and these can be even highly significant if it is extended up to 3 months.
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To determine occurrence of oral habits among Saudi preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and compare it with healthy preschool children. ⋯ The prevalence of oral habits was higher in the ASD group children than the healthy children.
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Medical Education Journal Club is an evidence-based approach to teach and learn critical appraisal techniques on available literature. This study evaluates the implementation and experience of two academic years of Journal club at Medical Education Department, King Saud University. ⋯ MEJC is an educational activity that can play important aspect in providing high quality healthcare teachings. We conclude that the success and consistency of MEJC depends on speaker. It commensurate the audience interest to attend and learn. While proper advertisement of event, and regular attendance also plays a vital role in this regard.