Pak J Med Sci
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Vaccinations work with different mechanisms to offer protection against disease; however, process of immunity building can cause symptoms. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the immediate side effects of COVID-19 vaccination in the Pakistani Population. ⋯ Malaise, headache, and fever were observed to be the most common side effects of the vaccine, moreover there was a linear relationship between manifestations of adverse effects and history of comorbidities.
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To compare the diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin (PCT), C- reactive protein (CRP), total leukocyte count (TLC) and lactate in critically ill patients admitted with suspicion of sepsis. ⋯ Higher NPV makes it a reliable marker for screening out sepsis in suspected cases.
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To observe and analyze the visual outcomes of cataract surgery of ten years at a tertiary eye care hospital, Karachi. ⋯ The institution achieved WHO recommended criteria of "good visual outcome" (6/6 to 6/18) of 81.83% which is near to recommended ≥ 90% and severe visual impairment of 4.26%.
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To assess the satisfaction of trainees towards different attributes of their training programs. ⋯ There is a tremendous scope for improvement in the recognized and partially acknowledged attributes of our training programs. Yearly feedback surveys involving residents is essential for enlightening the authorities and mitigating the trainees' grievances.
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To develop "Urdu Receptive Language Scale (URLS)" for Urdu speaking Pakistani children of age 0-6 years. ⋯ The developed 59 Item Urdu Receptive Language Scale is reliable and valid tool for language assessment of Urdu speaking Pakistani children of 0-6 years age.