Pak J Med Sci
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To identify the factors that affect outcome in COVID-19 patients in the Pakistani population. ⋯ Results are compatible with international studies; increasing age, number of comorbid conditions and high inflammatory markers are associated with increased mortality. Our study had an exception that female gender had higher mortality as compared to men.
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To assess the postoperative functional, anatomical outcome and complications of various surgical procedures of vaginoplasty performed for patients with vaginal agenesis at our institution. ⋯ Vaginal agenesis is associated with several sexual disorders and despite the various surgical options available, the best procedure in terms of fewer complications and best surgical outcome is yet to be determined.
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Glomus jugulare tumor are benign vascular tumors and surgical resection is almost impossible. We have treated these tumors by Gamma knife radiosurgery and share our experience. ⋯ Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a safe and effective primary therapy and salvage therapy for residual and recurrent cases of glomus jugulare and tympanicum tumors.
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To compare the clinical efficacy of different ratios of cefoperazone/sulbactam in the treatment of patients with pyelonephritis. ⋯ The clinical efficacy of 1:1 ratio of cefoperazone/sulbactam in the treatment of patients with pyelonephritis was superior that of 2:1 ratio. This ratio allows to fully utilize the antibacterial effect of cefoperazone, with a significant decrease in inflammation markers and an improvement in bacterial clearance.
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Sodium valproate and carbamazepine are two time-tested drugs for treatment of epilepsy. Individually, they are usually excellent choices in treating a broad spectrum of epileptic seizures. ⋯ This write up attempts to give an overview of the mechanism of this drug interaction, and informs readers why this combination is a bad choice. The author hopes that this will help in raising awareness among the physicians regarding the dangers of this prescription, and in putting a full stop to this practice.