Pak J Med Sci
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To assess the effectiveness of GLP-1RAs in managing obese T2DM patients. ⋯ GLP-1RAs showed favorable weight and HbA1c reduction among patients of all three treatment groups.
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To assess the late-onset pulmonary complications among survivors of coronavirus disease 2019. ⋯ LF is a common late-onset pulmonary complication of COVID-19 and is associated with old age, smoking, O2 dependency, tachycardia, and severe dyspnea.
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To investigate Gegen Qinlian Decoction (GQD) combined with metformin for treatment of patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). ⋯ GQD combined with metformin can significantly reduce FBG, 2h glucose and HbA1c levels, and improve TCM syndrome, with good clinical efficacy, shorter blood glucose time in range and less adverse reactions.
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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of integrating simulation for teaching pediatric clinical examination skills to undergraduate, MBBS Year-IV medical students at The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. ⋯ The result of the study suggested simulation as a useful instructional strategy for teaching examination skills to students in their early years. The student gained confidence through deliberate practice and feedback without compromising patient safety, which translated into improved performance in the high-stakes OSCE examination at the end of the clerkship.
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To explore the clinical diagnostic value of hysterosalpingo-contrast sonograghy (HyCoSy) in female infertility of the fallopian tube. ⋯ Laparoscopy and HyCoSy are both useful in the diagnosis and etiological analysis of female infertility. HyCoSy can be the first choice, those who have doubts about the screening results can actively carry out laparoscopy to further improve the accuracy of diagnosis and etiological analysis of this disease.