Pak J Med Sci
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To observe the fetomaternal outcome of therapeutic versus prophylactic blood transfusions in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy. ⋯ Our study demonstrates that prophylactic blood transfusion in SCD positively alters the course of pregnancy by reducing fetomaternal complications.
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To explore the efficacy of the nutritional support team (NST) management model in patients undergoing total gastrectomy combined with Roux-en-Y anastomosis. ⋯ For patients undergoing total gastrectomy combined with Roux-en-Y anastomosis, the NST nutritional management model can effectively improve nutritional status, enhance immune function, shorten the postoperative recovery process, and the incidence of complications is equivalent to that of patients receiving conventional nutritional support.
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To determine the frequency of undiagnosed hypertension among the diabetic patients with micro vascular complications. ⋯ In the present study, a substantial proportion of patients with diabetic micro vascular complications suffered undiagnosed hypertension which is alarming and advocates routine blood pressure monitoring of such patients so that timely identification and anticipated management of underlying hypertension may improve the outcome of such cases in future clinical practice.
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Wrist ganglion cysts typically do not show noticeable symptoms but can affect aesthetics and even compress adjacent blood vessels and nerves. Compression therapy can eliminate cysts. ⋯ This study examined a rare case of a wrist ganglion cyst that, after repeated compression and recurrence, enveloped the radial artery. This not only caused wrist swelling and pain but also increased the difficulty and risk of surgical treatment.
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To determine the impact of leishmaniasis on the quality of life of patients visiting the district headquarter hospital in District Khyber, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. ⋯ CL had a significant impact on the patient's quality of life and mental health. Further research is required to assess the impact of the treatment on QOL in CL patients. and for a better understanding of the issue and its mechanistic basis.