Pak J Med Sci
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To find the prevalence as well as to identify the predictors as protective and risk factors of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ⋯ Non-suicidal self-injury is a serious challenge among children with ASD. Early intervention, counselling and parental involvement in managing the children with ASD will not only prevent but reduce the challenging behaviors.
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To study the outcomes of intravitreal injection of Bevacizumab and laser photocoagulation in the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). ⋯ The improvement in BCVA was significant at 6 months in both treatments. The final improvements in BCVA has been almost similar between both the treatment groups although it was noted that IVB group showed early improvement in BCVA at follow-ups of 1 and 3 months. A long term follow-up is required in these cases to see the effect of both these treatment strategies.
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To study the clinical effect of ganglioside (GM) and fructose-1, 6-diphosphate (FDP) on neonatal heart and brain injuries after asphyxia. ⋯ Neonatal heart and brain injuries after asphyxia can be well treated by combining GM with FDP.
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To determine the knowledge of patient safety among postgraduate residents (PGR) and nurses in a tertiary care hospital. ⋯ Both postgraduate residents and nurses showed positive attitude with good knowledge and perception towards patient safety. Lowest rated scores were from error disclosure confidence domain.
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To determine the clinical outcome of burr-hole aspiration of brain abscess. ⋯ Early diagnosis, optimum follow-up and timely burr-hole aspiration are the keys in the proper management of brain abscess.