Pak J Med Sci
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Analysis of the occurrence of deep venous thrombosis in lower extremity fractures: A clinical study.
To clarify if fracture site is correlated to the occurrence of deep venous thrombosis, and determine the risk factors of deep venous thrombosis in lower extremity fractures, help surgeons make prophylaxis for the disease correctly. ⋯ Fracture site was correlated to the incidence of deep venous thrombosis, old age, longer operation time, and arthroplasty were independent risk factors, physical labor and postoperative exercises were protective factors for deep venous thrombosis in patients with lower extremity fractures.
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To evaluate the intra- and postoperative gastrointestinal complications following abdominal sacrocolpopexy and determine the possible causes. ⋯ There were obvious gastrointestinal complications in three out of 27 patients with prolonged length of hospital stay. These findings may be beneficial for preoperative patient counselling.
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This study aimed to describe inpatient clinical conditions at an advanced care facility in Saudi Arabia during the annual Hajj pilgrimage and to determine factors correlating with length of stay (LOS). ⋯ Most of admissions were referrals, and the main Hajj period witnessed the majority of admissions. The vast majority of inpatients eventually discharged in a stable condition. Determinants of the length of hospital stay were the mode of admission, admission period, admitting department, number of comorbidities and ICU admission.
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To determine (i) levodopa (L-Dopa) responsiveness on cortical functions, health related quality of life and fatigue severity (ii) relationship between cortical functions, health related quality of life and fatigue severity post L-Dopa treatment of patients with idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (I-PD). ⋯ L-Dopa is an effective treatment for cortical dysfunctions, health related quality of life and fatigue in I-PD. Cortical functioning is a significant marker of quality of life and fatigue in patients with I-PD.