Pak J Med Sci
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To compare the effectiveness of ultrasound (US)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and conventional open thyroidectomy (OT) in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules (BTN). ⋯ Compared to conventional open thyroidectomy, US-guided RFA is associated with less trauma, faster recovery, fewer complications, and less impact on thyroid function in the treatment of patients with BTN.
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This study was aimed to determine the various factors which could serve as predictor of saving of lower limb from amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). ⋯ DFU which were of grade I to II, had no evidence of osteomyelitis and for which an initial decision was of no amputation were more likely to be salvaged.
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To find out the effects of psychological support intervention on patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing radiotherapy. ⋯ Psychological support intervention is an effective means to treat patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which results in various benefits such as improving patients' mental resilience and quality of life and reducing the incidence of adverse reactions after radiotherapy.
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To explore the clinical value of Vitamin-D combined with budesonide/formoterol (BF) and theophylline sodium glycinate (TSG) sustained-release tablets in the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ The combination of Vitamin-D, BF, and TSG sustained-release tablets can effectively regulate the blood gas status of patients with COPD, improve lung function, regulate FeNO and 25 (OH) D, and effectively downregulate the levels of inflammatory factors, thus reducing the degree of inflammatory response.
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To evaluate the effects of ganciclovir combined with recombinant human interferon on clinical efficacy and immune function of children with infectious mononucleosis(IM). ⋯ Ranciclovir combined with recombinant human interferon-α1b, rapid improvements of clinical symptoms, significantly decreased inflammatory cytokines, improved T-lymphocyte function and no significant increase in adverse drug reactions were found in children with IM.