Pak J Med Sci
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This study was conducted to evaluate the procedural success of primary angioplasty in terms of TIMI flow and myocardial blush grade (MBG). ⋯ Primary angioplasty is quite effective procedure for the restoration of blood flow in acute ST elevation myocardial infarction but still it is far away from the ideal one. Although most patients benefit from primary PCI, a significant minority of individuals do not, particularly if they present late. What could be the ideal therapy, the answer is still to be answered.
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Remote scarless surgeries have been developed for cosmetic reasons; literature showed that remote endoscopic surgeries were superior to conventional thyroidectomy. However, no researchers have compared the transoral thyroidectomy vestibular approach and transareolar approach regarding cosmetic outcomes and postoperative pain score. This meta-analysis assessed the same among patients with papillary microcarcinoma, thyroid disease, and small-size papillary carcinoma. ⋯ The transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach was better compared to the trans-areolar approach in terms of cosmetic outcomes, no differences were evident regarding pain score and central lymph node dissection. Further larger well-controlled studies assessing operative and postoperative outcomes are needed.
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To explore the effect of comprehensive nursing intervention on nursing outcomes, self-efficacy, and quality of life in elderly patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). ⋯ For elderly patients with CHF, comprehensive nursing intervention may reduce negative emotions, improve sleep quality, self-care ability, and self-efficacy, and enhance patient compliance, quality of life, and heart function.
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To explore the hepatoprotective effect of diammonium glycyrrhizinate (DG) in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. ⋯ In the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, combining DG with conventional anti-tuberculosis regimen can improve overall intervention effect, reduce incidence of liver injury, and alleviate its degree.
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Case Reports
Primary Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of Sacrum: A Case Report of a 12 years old boy from Pakistan.
Aneurysmal bone cysts are locally invasive, benign lesions usually found in the spine or metaphysis of long bones. They can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other bone pathologies. Primary aneurysmal bone cyst usually occurs in the first two decades of life. ⋯ Histopathology was suggestive of aneurysmal bone cyst. The patient is living a healthy life. Upfront surgical excision without preoperative embolization and expensive medical therapies can be an option in resource-limited settings.