Pak J Med Sci
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To evaluate the clinical efficacy of novel titania-nanoparticle reinforced bonding agent on post-restorative sensitivity in patients. ⋯ Post-restorative sensitivity in patients with composite restorations was reduced using titania-reinforced bonding agents as compared to bonding agents without nanoparticles. This shows that inclusion of titania nanoparticles into adhesive dentistry could be beneficial in resolving post-restorative sensitivity occurring with composite restorations.
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To investigate the association of altered serum ferritin during pregnancy with chorioamnionitis and neonatal sepsis. ⋯ Differential serum ferritin during pregnancy may predict chorioamnionitis but does not correlate well with neonatal sepsis.
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To evaluate characteristics, indications, complications and outcome of obstetric patients admitted to ICU of tertiary care hospital in KPK, Pakistan. ⋯ Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia is the commonest reason for intensive care admission, however PPH has the highest case fatality rate. The outcome of critically ill obstetric patients is dependent on complications and not primary underlying diagnosis.
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To explore the clinical value of Vitamin-D combined with budesonide/formoterol (BF) and theophylline sodium glycinate (TSG) sustained-release tablets in the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ The combination of Vitamin-D, BF, and TSG sustained-release tablets can effectively regulate the blood gas status of patients with COPD, improve lung function, regulate FeNO and 25 (OH) D, and effectively downregulate the levels of inflammatory factors, thus reducing the degree of inflammatory response.
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Miscarriage, a common complication of early pregnancy before 12 completed weeks of gestation, is typically managed medically. We aimed to estimate the success and complication rate of medical management in women with first-trimester missed miscarriages. Our objective was to calculate the rate of complete uterine evacuation within three weeks of treatment, rate of infection, significant blood loss, re-admission, or surgical evacuation. ⋯ The success rate of the medical regimen studied lies on the lower end of what is quoted in the literature. The difference in the success rate could be attributed to the different definitions of success in other studies. Nulliparity, unscarred uterus and presence of abdominal pain with vaginal bleeding were associated with higher success.