Pak J Med Sci
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To evaluate foot and ankle documents using scientometric methods and provide insight into global research activities. ⋯ Research on foot and ankle has thrived rapidly over the past four decades, particularly in the last decade. The United States contributes the most to the quantity and quality of foot and ankle documents.
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To investigate the correlation between GAL-3, Klotho, calcium and phosphorus indexes and cardiovascular complications in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). ⋯ A positive correlation can be seen between the levels of Ca+2, PO- 4 and cardiac function classification in patients with CKD. Klotho is a protective factor for cardiovascular diseases.
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To evaluate the clinical effect and safety of immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy in patients with advanced colon cancer. ⋯ Targeted therapy combined with chemotherapy is a safe and effective therapeutic option that has a definite curative effect in the treatment of patients with advanced colon cancer.
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To determine the clinical effect of lateral rectus abdominis approach and modified Stoppa approach for the surgical treatment of acetabular fractures. ⋯ The clinical effect of the lateral rectus abdominis approach is close to that of the modified Stoppa approach for the surgical treatment of acetabular fracture patients. However, and importantly, surgery through the lateral rectus abdominis approach has less trauma, shorter operation time, lower surgical complications, and good postoperative functional recovery.
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To review the strategies for controlling COVID-19 transmission among doctors involved in aerosol generating procedures. ⋯ Majority of the doctors involved in AGMPS are not following the guidelines provided by international and national bodies. As such adherence to guidelines can help prevent COVID19 transmission in frontline doctors especially those involved in aerosol generating procedures.