Pak J Med Sci
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To examine the relationship between COVID-19 severity and procalcitonin/albumin ratio (PAR) and compare the PAR with oft-reported inflammatory markers, including procalcitonin, white blood cell (WBC), neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and C-reactive protein (CRP). ⋯ This study revealed that PAR was superior to procalcitonin, WBC, NLR and CRP in determining COVID-19 severity. PAR was an important predictor of ICU requirement in COVID-19 cases.
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The objective of the study was to review the experience of dealing oncological emergency esophagectomies at a dedicated Cancer hospital. ⋯ Emergency esophagectomy is a lifesaving procedure; there should be multidisciplinary team approach towards the management. Early diagnosis and management is of paramount importance.
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To investigate the effects of ranibizumab combined with laser photocoagulation on macular volume and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in patients with macular edema secondary to ischemic retinal vein occlusion. ⋯ Ranibizumab combined with laser photocoagulation in the treatment of macular edema secondary to ischemic retinal vein occlusion presents significant efficacy, and can effectively reduce macular volume, improve visual acuity and promote the recovery of retinal function.
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To determine the impact of helmet wearing on traumatic brain injury. ⋯ Lack of helmet use is linked to abnormal brain imaging, more complications, and a longer stay in the hospital after a head injury.
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Early years of childhood form the basis of intelligence, personality, social behaviour, and capacity to learn and nurture oneself as an adult. Our objective was to find out the effects of screen time on behavior of pre-schoolers, which could provide scientific grounds to the control of digital screen time. ⋯ Study findings revealed that excessive screen time has deleterious effect and is associated with behavioural problems of pre-schoolers.