Pak J Med Sci
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To investigate the effects of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) and central venous catheters (CVCs) on the left ventricular function (LVF) and prognosis of maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. ⋯ Both AVF and CVC can achieve appropriate dialysis effects in MHD patients. AVF has a negative impact on cardiac function while CVC has a high hospitalization rate.
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To assess household poverty, sanitation and hygiene practices, and food security in both urban and rural settlements of district Peshawar. ⋯ The findings of the study revealed both non-poor and food secure households with satisfactory water, hygiene and sanitation practices.
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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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Oliguric patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) often requires an internal jugular vein or femoral venous catheter to establish vascular access for emergency hemodialysis. Puncture with catheterization (PC) of the right internal jugular vein (RIJV) is relatively simple and is often the first choice for hemodialysis catheters insertion. ⋯ We did not perform open surgery or endovascular interventions, and instead, the HDC was retained in that place for four weeks and then directly removed without surgery. The patient did not experience any problems, such as bleeding or hematoma, and has been receiving hemodialysis from femoral catheter subsequently since then.