Pak J Med Sci
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To know the frequency of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in knee osteoarthritis patients. ⋯ In OA knee there is high prevalence of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and together these imposes a major health risk for future cardiac events and disability.
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To translate and validate the suicide risk scale for medical inpatients in the Urdu language. ⋯ The Urdu version of the suicide risk scale for medical inpatients was found to be a reliable and valid instrument for assessing suicide risk in medical inpatients in Pakistani culture.
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To compare open and laparoscopic outcomes of adult Type-I congenital choledochal cysts. ⋯ Laparoscopic cyst resection combined with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy is associated with lower extent of trauma, faster recovery, less inflammation, and fewer complications than open surgery in adult patients with Type-I congenital choledochal cysts.
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To determine the correlation between Emotional Intelligence (EI) scores and academic scores and identify other factors that have a relationship with EI. ⋯ The study showed that EI competencies have a strong positive correlation with the academic performance of MHPE students. Hence, it emphasizes the need for including development of EI in the outcomes and curricula of the existing MHPE program.
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To compare the clinical effects of hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the treatment of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. ⋯ Peritoneal dialysis is more effective in maintaining the hemodynamic stability for ESRD patients, reducing blood pressure level, improving the clearance rate of molecular substances, and protecting the renal function of patients compared to hemodialysis.