Pak J Med Sci
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To identify factors (sociodemographic characteristic, behavioural factors, health care advice and physical measurements like weight, height, waist and hip circumferences) associated with diabetes. ⋯ The diabetes is significantly associated with positive family history and deranged BMI both overweight and obesity along with central obesity. This can only be prevented by health education and life style modifications.
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Central nervous system (CNS) relapse of diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is relatively uncommon and nearly fatal. Two years CNS relapse risk is 0.8% in low, 3.9% in intermediate and 12% in high risk patients. Our aim was to study, the baseline characteristics and outcome in term of median survival of DLBCL patients with CNS relapse. ⋯ Patients with DLBCL who had advanced stage, high LDH and extra-nodal involvement at initial presentation are at high risk for CNS relapse. About half of the patients had CNS relapse despite primary CNS prophylaxis. Once relapsed in CNS, these patients have very poor prognosis.
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To assess symptoms of anxiety and depression among women reporting to primary health care (PHC women) in Gilgit Baltistan (GB), Pakistan. ⋯ PHC women from GB have higher level of depressive and lower level of anxiety symptoms like women from other provinces of Pakistan. Their demographics should be considered while addressing their emotional problems.
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To measure the correlation between microalbuminuria and serum uric acid level in Type-2 diabetic nephropathy. ⋯ The results of our study concluded that level of serum uric acid and microalbuminuria are significantly correlated to nephropathy in patients having Type-2 diabetes mellitus.
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To evaluate the therapeutic effects of pulpotomy and pulpectomy on deciduous molars with deep caries. ⋯ The postoperative outcomes of pulpotomy are superior to those of pulpectomy.