Pak J Med Sci
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To explore the influencing factors of kinesiophobia and to establish a nomogram prediction model. ⋯ Family monthly income level, anesthesia methods, NRS, HSS, ADL, and SAS scores are influencing factors of kinesiophobia, and the nomogram model can be useful for predicting postoperative kinesiophobia.
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To report on causes and treatment options of hip arthroplasty in younger population in a single center. ⋯ Non-cemented hip arthroplasty was the commonest treatment method in younger population in this study.
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Chiari I Malformation-associated syringomyelia (CM) and idiopathic syringomyelia (IS) are often confused together. They require different diagnostic approach and treatment modalities; it is important to distinguish between the two. We aimed to evaluate the radiological and morphologic characteristics of CM and IS in adult and pediatric patients in Pakistani population. ⋯ In the Pakistani population, this study focuses on the radiological characteristics of idiopathic syringomyelia (IS) and Chiari I Malformation (CM), both of which commonly exhibit a moniliform syrinx. The craniocervical junction was frequently involved in CM, but IS exhibited a wider, bigger syrinx. Accurate diagnosis as well as treatment depend on imaging.
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The objective of the current review aimed to assess if patients with bipolar disorder (BD) have an increased risk of stroke. ⋯ Patients with bipolar disorder (BD) may have an increased risk of stroke in comparison to the general population. The results are limited by the retrospective nature of the data and high inter-study heterogeneity which demand caution in the interpretation of the outcomes. Protocol Registration: PROSPERO (CRD42023434365), https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/.
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Self-care practices are integral part of heart failure (HF) management. Information-Motivation-Behavioral skills (IMB) model has shown promise in fostering better self-care behaviors, but its efficacy in management of HF patients remains underexplored. This retrospective study investigated the value of IMB model-based nursing intervention for improving self-care, hemodynamic indicators, and quality of life (QOL) of HF patients. ⋯ IMB model-based nursing intervention significantly improved self-care behavior, QOL, and hemodynamic parameters in HF patients. This mode of nursing care has a potential as a valuable strategy for enhancing HF management.