Pak J Med Sci
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The study was performed to investigate the association of hypertension in pregnancy with prostasin gene polymorphism in Pakistani females. ⋯ C allele at rs12597511 of prostasin gene demonstrate as a risk factor for having hypertension in pregnancy.
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To share the experience of study skill module development and implementation for first year MBBS students at Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College (LNH&MC). To compare the change in students' self- assessment of their knowledge of study skills before and after the course. ⋯ This study provides an insight of structured study skills course development and implementation in early medical college studies that could help them in combating academic stress. In addition, students' response about their preferred technique and their feedback comparison concluded their positive attitude towards the course.
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To document the presentation of infected non-unions of femur in pediatric and adolescent population and evaluate the outcome of segmental bone transport with the Ilizarov method. ⋯ Majority of the patients were males, aged 9-16 years. Road traffic accidents were the commonest cause of the fractures. The Ilizarov method of segmental bone transport was effective in treating the majority of infected non-unions.
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To investigate and compare the effect of decompression and fusion with internal fixation vs. simple decompression in the treatment of elderly patients with two-segment lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) in perioperative and postoperative follow-up periods. ⋯ There is no significant difference in leg pain relief in elderly patients with two-segment LSS when treated with decompression and fusion with internal fixation or simple decompression. Simple decompression is associated with less intraoperative injuries, better postoperative functional recovery, and reduced hospital stay.
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To determine the frequency of stroke and common factors leading to it after coronary artery bypass grafting. ⋯ Diabetes Mellitus is an independent risk factor for stroke after CABG surgery. whereas, recent MI is also associated with increased incidence of stroke in post CABG patients.