Pak J Med Sci
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To assess the understanding of the patients with common mental disorders, towards issues related to their mental health. ⋯ Stigma, both public and personal, was quite high, which caused patients to feel compelled to conceal their illness. There was also a general lack of knowledge with regard to mental disorders in our society. The general public opinion about mental health professionals was not favorable.
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To investigate the diagnostic value of ultrasound for patients with axillary lymph node-negative breast cancer (ALNNBC). ⋯ Ultrasonic diagnosis of ALNNBC is relatively efficient as ultrasonographic features and ultrasound blood flow signals can provide a scientific basis for the diagnosis of ALNNBC.
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We aimed to compare the inflammatory response with alterations in hemogram parameters, in patients who underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for benign gynecologic conditions with ligasure plus monopolar cautery or harmonic plus conventional bipolar cautery. ⋯ Ligasure plus monopolar cautery group compared with harmonic plus bipolar cautery group cause more inflammatory changes in complete blood count values. However, further studies are needed to show whether these changes in laboratory findings affect clinical situations.
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To compare the effect of percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) and microvascular decompression (MVD) in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). ⋯ Compared with MVD, PBC has the same effect in the treatment of TN. PBC is a minimally invasive, safe, and effective method with a low complication rate. Although masticatory muscle strength is slightly impacted by PBC, it gradually recovers within six months after the operation.
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To develop and test the psychometric properties of the Pakistani Critical Thinking Dispositions Scale. ⋯ Pakistani Critical Thinking Dispositions scale owning seven constructs and 42-items is valid, reliable, and feasible to use in undergraduate nursing education. However, its utilization in other healthcare disciplines can be tested.