Pak J Med Sci
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To investigate the prognostic factors and outcomes in patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated glomerulonephritis (ANCA-GN) in Southern China. ⋯ Serum creatinine, hemoglobin, and BVAS were all independent risk factors of ESRD, while ARRS and Berden's histopathologic classification were not. Age at onset, ESR, and cardiovascular involvement were independent risk factors for the overall six-month survival rate in patients with ANCA-GN.
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To assess the overall survival in patients with intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma following transarterial chemoembolization. ⋯ Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) increases the median survival time effectively and safely in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. However complete resolution of disease is not possible with TACE, with most patient eventually succumbing to the disease. The overall survival for TACE in this study correlates well with other studies. Child Pugh Class, tumor size and embolization pattern have significant effect on survival of patients.
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To identify independent risk factors of pulmonary infection in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, and to construct a prediction model. ⋯ Age, length of stay in ICU, invasive operation, diabetes, duration of mechanical ventilation, and state of consciousness are risk factors for pulmonary infection in ICU patients. The nomogram prediction model constructed based on the above risk factors has shown a good predictive value.
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To explore content experts' experiences with item vetting during item bank development at a public sector medical university of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. ⋯ The consistent implementation of item vetting routines, in conjunction with diligent adherence to item writing protocols, contributes to quality assurance measures in assessment. Item bank development for fair and transparent assessment ensures production of competent healthcare professionals filtering incompetent ones hence improving health care services in the community.
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To determine the impacts to research the impacts of pain's Specialized Pain Management Nursing Care in the perioperative period on pain symptoms and life quality of patients experiencing minimally invasive surgery for spinal injury. ⋯ Minimally invasive surgery integrated with the Specialized Pain Management Nursing Care can remarkably ameliorate pain after spinal injury surgery, reducing complications' incidence, and improving the life quality for patients.