Pak J Med Sci
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To explore the clinical effect of central venous catheter closed thoracic drainage in the treatment of tuberculous pleurisy. ⋯ Central venous catheter based closed thoracic drainage is more effective than conventional thoracic puncture and drainage in the treatment of tuberculous pleurisy. It can accelerate the improvement of clinical symptoms, improve the quality of life of patients, and reduce the incidence of complications. It is worth popularizing and applying.
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To evaluate the activity of Methylglyoxal against the blood culture isolates of Salmonella Typhi and various Gram negative rods and to compare the activity of Methylglyoxal against S. Typhi and other Gram negative rods. ⋯ MGO has a scientifically proven in vitro antimicrobial activity against blood culture isolates of S. Typhi and various Gram negative rods.
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To analyze the contents and format of peer review proforma of Medical journals of Pakistan. ⋯ A spectrum of contents and format of peer review proformas of medical journals were observed. We found structured peer review proforma with a scoring scale comprehensive and more appropriate for peer review.
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To determine the prevalence, types, clinical presentations, triggers, and predictors of allergic disorders among medical students and interns at King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Allergy represents an important problem among medical students and interns. Family history and female gender were the predictors of allergy. Skin and respiratory allergies were the most common types. House dust and smoke were the commonest allergenic triggers. Detection of allergens and management of cases of allergy among medical students and interns are needed. Education and conduction of awareness campaigns about allergy are needed.
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To determine the frequency and outcome of electrolyte imbalance in seriously ill children admitted in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of a public sector hospital in Karachi. ⋯ Electrolyte imbalance is an important prognostic indicator in critically ill patients.