Pak J Med Sci
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To study the prevalence of stroke and associated risk factors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan. ⋯ Prevalence of stroke is 1.2% in the province of KP. Obesity, hypertension, smoking and Diabetes Mellitus are the common associated risk factors of stroke. Higher age, urban area, unemployment and lower formal education are significantly associated with stroke.
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To explore the effect of manipulative reduction combined with air enema on intestinal mucosal immune function in children with intussusception. ⋯ Manipulative reduction combined with air enema reduction can relieve pain and air injection pressure during enema, reduce reperfusion injury caused by intestinal ischemia, and protect intestinal mucosal immune function, which is a favored treatment.
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Our objective was to evaluate the effect of Montelukast on the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), assess its effect on the individual quality of life (QoL), and estimate the proportion of participants having adverse effects. ⋯ Montelukast was very effective in improving the symptoms and QoL of the individuals suffering from asthma and/or AR.
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The objective of our audit was to assess the quality of lateral cephalometric radiographs by investigating the percentage of lateral cephalometric radiographic images that satisfied the good quality standards. ⋯ Quality assurance by periodic auditing is important to yield radiographs with maximum diagnostic value, minimal errors, and avoid unnecessary radiation exposure by repeat radiographs. Recommendations were made for the formulation and implementation of comprehensive radiation protection regulations, at all the Dental institutes of Pakistan.
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To discuss the clinical efficacy of phentolamine in the treatment of feeding intolerance in premature infants with low birth weight. ⋯ Phentolamine has a significant effect on alleviating symptoms and shortening the treatment time while treating feeding intolerance in premature infants with low birth weight, without adverse events, so it is worthy of clinical promotion.