Pak J Med Sci
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Clinical and basic research increasingly suggests a correlation between migraine and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In this study, we aimed to explore the clinical features and risk factors for IBS in migraine patients. ⋯ Migraine patients with a long headache history, recurrent episodic headache attacks, and anxiety were more likely to have IBS.
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To observe the role of Ramadan Specific Diabetes Education (RSDE) in the management of fasting patients with diabetes. ⋯ Patients who receive Pre-Ramadan diabetes education were found to be significantly better in following Ramadan specific diabetes management recommendations compared to patients who did not receive education. Further large scale studies are needed to validate our findings.
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To determine the association between vitamin D deficiency and breast cancer. ⋯ Findings of our study conclude that vitamin D deficiency is associated with risk of breast cancer.
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Clinical predictors of an abnormal ultrasound in patients presenting with suspected nephrolithiasis.
To determine any clinical features associated with an abnormal ultrasound in patients with suspected nephrolithiasis in an out-patient setting. ⋯ In the absence of any significant clinical predictors use of ultrasound is justified in patients with suspected nephrolithiasis especially in those with prior history of stones.
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Thyroid nodules are very common in our setup and their diagnosis on fine needle aspiration is not easy and is a taxing affair. It is a challenge to differentiate between follicular adenoma and follicular carcinoma without histology. Our objective was to investigate the role of Galectin-3 in fine needle aspirates of thyroid nodules as a prospective diagnostic marker and consequently its ability to differentiate benign from malignant neoplasms. ⋯ Galectin-3immunomarker is considerably expressed in malignant tumors, but it is not expressed in benign follicular lesions.