Pak J Med Sci
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To explore the association between the levels of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), aquaporin-1 (AQP1), pepsinogen I (PGI), and gastrin-17 (G17) and pathological features of laryngeal cancer (LC). ⋯ Levels of COX-2, AQP1, PGI, and G17 showed significant association with specific pathological features of LC. Serum levels of COX-2, AQP1, PGI, and G17 have certain predictive value for LC, and the combined predictive value of these four indicators is higher than that of a single indicator.
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To compare correction of kyphotic deformity (KD) and implant failure (IF) in percutaneous short-segment pedicle screws fixation (SSPF) with index level versus long-segment pedicle screws fixation (LSPF) without index level for traumatic thoracolumbar (TL) fractures. ⋯ For a single level traumatic TL fracture, SSPF with index level can preserve Cobb's angle better than LSPF without index level, and it has high IF stability.
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To assess the knowledge, attitude and perception of post-graduate residents of neurosciences towards research ethics (RE) and research ethics committees (RECs). ⋯ Our research uncovered a significant correlation between participants' perceptions of RE and RECs and their comprehension of ethical principles. These findings indicate that medical postgraduates with a deeper understanding or awareness of research ethics principles and RECs tend to hold more robust attitudes toward these aspects.
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To evaluate common endocrine responses of the patients hospitalized with COVID 19 Infection at Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar. ⋯ The findings of the results suggest an appropriate response of endocrine system to covid infection. The amount of cortisol and TSH changes were also associated with the severity of sickness.
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To explore the correlation between the risk of ischemic stroke and related risk factors in a health examination population. ⋯ The incidence of ischemic stroke risk factors varies among different age groups in the health examination population, and is related to poor lifestyle and underlying diseases.