Pak J Med Sci
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To investigate and analyze the effect of percutaneous minimally invasive pedicle screw internal fixation in the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures and its impact on quality of life. ⋯ Percutaneous minimally invasive pedicle screw internal fixation is safer than the traditional open pedicle screw internal fixation, and it is more worthy of clinical promotion.
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Ameloblastomas have been analyzed histologically for diagnostics and its sub-classification; however, the analysis carried out so far does not provide any authentic evidence regarding prognosis of Ameloblastoma. Subject categorization is still a topic of debate. The purpose of this study was to determine the immuno-expression of markers such as MMP-9 and E-Cadherin in different sub-types of ameloblastoma and establish their correlation with histological variants. ⋯ The effect of MMP-9 and E-cadherin in ameloblastoma is aggressive in nature and effectiveness was seen in subtypes of ameloblastoma.
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To identify association of epidemiological characteristics, presence of underlying pre-morbidities and disease severity with time to first negative PCR in Corona virus disease 2019. ⋯ The underlying epidemiological factors, pre-morbidities and disease severity are associated with time to negative PCR and hence affect frequency of recovery samples.
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To discuss the effective mechanism of vitiligo treatment by compound glycyrrhizin combined with fractional laser and triamcinolone acetonide injection. ⋯ Compound glycyrrhizin combined with fractional laser and triamcinolone acetonide injection has good clinical effect in the treatment of vitiligo vulgaris in the stable phase, and its effective mechanism may have nothing to do with T lymphocyte subpopulation.
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To assess the learning impact of e-curriculums on healthcare professionals (HCPs). The second objective was to report the screening, detection and clinical features of patients with obstructive lung diseases (OLD) through an integrated care program at The Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), Karachi, Pakistan. ⋯ The OLD program uses capacity building, gold standard diagnostics and updated management strategies in primary care, allowing earlier diagnosis of suspected patients and implementation of evidence-based interventions, aiming to improve their morbidity and mortality.