Pak J Med Sci
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To investigate the role of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) level in predicting intensive care and mortality in patients affected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). ⋯ The asymmetric dimethylarginine level increases in severe outcomes; hence, it can potentially predict severity in patients with COVID-19.
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To determine the frequency of caesarean section with its indication by grouping according to Modified Robson's Criteria at JPMC. ⋯ Planning of the caesarean section of primigravida should be carefully decided. The role of safe VBAC plays the key role in decreasing Cesarean Section rate. Moreover, foetal distress and caesareans in Primigravida should be evaluated with great accuracy to decrease the caesarean section rate.
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To evaluate the clinical efficacy of standard channel percutaneous nephroscope combined with flexible ureteroscope and traditional standard channel combined with microchannel percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of multiple renal calculi without hydronephrosis. ⋯ Standard channel percutaneous nephroscope combined with flexible ureteroscope is a safe and effective treatment regimen for the treatment of multiple renal calculi without hydronephrosis, boasting of numerous advantages such as reduced number of channels, less bleeding, short operative time, low kidney injury, low impact on internal environmental factors such as inflammation and stress in the patients, short postoperative hospital stay, and low incidence of complications.
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To explore the experiences and perceptions of school children of Karachi after the Army Public School (APS) attack. ⋯ The study concluded that the APS attack was the source of emotional distress and fear for the school children of Karachi as they personalized the event due to the nature of the attack. Immediately after the incident, they were in anger, grief, and fear, which altered their daily life activities and caused apprehensions in socializing and attending school. However, later they became highly motivated to study and gained courage. This motivation is revenge from terrorists as they wanted to keep children away from schools.
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Primary objective was to explore experiences of female residents of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) regarding lapses in patient safety (PS) while secondary objective was to explore factors hampering or favouring improvement of PS in OB/GYN. ⋯ Incidents of Patient Safety (PS) lapses had a strong impact on the emotional and professional life of residents. Formal PS training with improvement of working conditions may help promote PS culture.