Pak J Med Sci
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To assess the role of abdominal binder in patients with midline wound dehiscence after elective or emergency laparotomy in terms of pain, psychological satisfaction and need for reclosure. ⋯ Although abdominal binder helps in reducing the pain and improving the psychological satisfaction in patients with midline abdominal wound dehiscence yet it doesn't help in healing of wound and reclosure of the dehisced abdominal wound is needed.
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To investigate the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) combined with escitalopram in patients with depression and its effect on cognitive function. ⋯ Escitalopram combined with HBO in the treatment of depression presents rapid efficacy and a certain effect in improving cognitive function.
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Myofascial neck pain is a common musculoskeletal problem caused by presence of trigger points and local and referred pain patterns. Chronic neck pain is responsible for the involvement of joints, ligaments, fascia and connective tissue as well. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of Maitland mobilization in patients with myofascial chronic neck pain. ⋯ The study concluded that Maitland mobilization grades (I-IV) are effective in reducing pain and improving functional level of NDI scale and the ranges of cervical spine in patients with myofascial chronic neck pain.
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To fine out fatigue frequency and severity by FACIT-F scale in Pakistani cohort with rheumatoid arthritis. ⋯ We have very high frequency of fatigue in RA, increases with disease activity & associated conditions.
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Teenage pregnancy with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) offers a real challenge to the health system and needs a special care. We aimed to evaluate possible obstetrical and neonatal adverse events of different treatment protocols in adolescent GDM including lifestyle, metformin (MTF), and insulin. ⋯ Metformin (MTF) showed less pregnancy and neonatal complications in adolescent GDM than insulin and lifestyle.