Pak J Med Sci
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To assess the satisfaction of trainees towards different attributes of their training programs. ⋯ There is a tremendous scope for improvement in the recognized and partially acknowledged attributes of our training programs. Yearly feedback surveys involving residents is essential for enlightening the authorities and mitigating the trainees' grievances.
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To assess the effect of different photosensitizers activated by low-level laser therapy on EBS of glass fiber post to radicular dentin. ⋯ P, CP, and TB along with EDTA have the potential to be used as canal disinfectant and favors the bonding of GFP to radicular dentin using self-etch adhesive resin.
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To determine the frequency and severity of surgical Vitreo-Retinal diseases during COVID-19 lockdown period (LP) and compare it with same period last year. ⋯ The decline in the frequency of retinal surgeries during the LP is indicative of complex pathologies presenting later with more advanced disease. However, earlier presentation and an increase trend in surgeries for RRD during the LP shows the positive impact of free time on the health concerns of our population.
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To develop "Urdu Receptive Language Scale (URLS)" for Urdu speaking Pakistani children of age 0-6 years. ⋯ The developed 59 Item Urdu Receptive Language Scale is reliable and valid tool for language assessment of Urdu speaking Pakistani children of 0-6 years age.
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To compare the effect of burrhole craniostomy with and without a postoperative course of dexamethasone on recurrence rate of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). ⋯ Neurological and radiological outcome, and mortality rates were similar in both groups. The recurrence rate was lower and complications slightly higher in Group-1 but these were not statistically significant.