Pak J Med Sci
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To determine the outcomes in very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates receiving volume advancement versus frequency advancement feeding protocols. ⋯ Volume advancement (VA) feeding is better as compared to frequency advancement (FA) feeding in very low birth weight neonates.
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To determine the usefulness of single-layer, ultrasonographic measurement of endometrial fluid collection (EFC) volume to predict endometrial pathology in asymptomatic postmenopausal patients. ⋯ Although a cutoff value for endometrial thickness and EFC volume could not be recommended based on our study findings, it should be noted that 2% is a clinically significant rate of malignancy. Thus, postmenopausal patients with EFC should be evaluated for endometrial sampling.
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The study examines the level and source of perceived social support in pregnant adolescents and the factors related to their perception of social support. ⋯ Pregnant adolescents had a low perception of social support. Families were found to be the most common source of social support available to pregnant adolescents, and they lacked the support from their friends and other special people.
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The objective of the study was to determine the effect of preoperative stoma site marking on the health- related quality of life (HRQOL). ⋯ The study results demonstrated that patient who underwent stoma site marking reported higher HRQOL than those who did not.
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To present our experience on intramedullary nailing device Sonoma Wrx (Sonoma Orthopedic Products Inc., Santa Rosa, CA, USA) used for internal fixation of extra-articular or simple intra-articular distal radius fractures in adult population. ⋯ Sonoma Wrx, which is an expansible intramedullary elastic locking distal radius nail, offers a good alternative technique for internal fixation of unstable distal radius fractures with the advantage of minimum soft-tissue dissection and related postoperative complications.