Pak J Med Sci
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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 compare the uniportal and multiportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). ⋯ UVATS and MVATS have similar outcomes in patients with NSCLC. Although UVATS surgery takes longer and is associated with more interoperative bleeding, it can reduce postoperative pain, shorten postoperative recovery time, and help further improve the quality of life of patients after surgery.
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Task-oriented therapy (TOT) is used to increase the effectiveness of upper extremity (UE) in activity daily living (ADL). This study aimed to investigate the effect of TOT on the participation and ADLs of stroke patients. ⋯ Adding task-oriented therapy to the rehabilitation programs of stroke patients will contribute to the improvement of ADL.
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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 determine the relationship between Gly64Asp (rs77630697) polymorphism of multidrug and toxin extrusion-1 (MATE-1) and therapeutic response of metformin in Type-2 diabetic patients. ⋯ The variable therapeutic response to metformin in the responders and non-responders may be contributed to rs77630697 isoform variation of MATE-1.