Pak J Med Sci
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To unravel the clinical and genetic specifications of Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCL). ⋯ Following a detailed review of NCL symptomatology, a clinically-oriented approach should be used for a rapid diagnosis with confirmation by targeted molecular testing for future genetic counseling.
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The purpose of this retrospective observational study was to evaluate the safety of newly started sedation services in the department of Radiology Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center Peshawar, Pakistan. ⋯ Sedation in Radiology department can be safely performed by adhering to a structured approach aligned with hospital policies and procedures.
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To evaluate the quality and standard of hand-written operative notes in a teaching institute. ⋯ It is observed that the operative surgical notes were however explainable about the procedure, but quality and standard was not matchable with that of Royal College of Surgeons notes. Hence, a lack of formal training for the resident surgeons in operative notes writing was observed. This study is a thought provoker to the surgeons and a guide to resident trainees, and hospital management to provide a handful operative notes writing theme in the form of performa provided in the department.
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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is recommended for large Kidney Stones. It is mostly done in prone position. However, PCNL in Supine position is another safe option. Only few centers in country are doing it and so it is challenging task to adopt supine PCNL approach in an institution initially. In this study our purpose was to assess initial experience of Supine PCNL in our center. ⋯ Supine PCNL can be adopted safely in an institute if careful selection of patients is done before surgery. In our center it had acceptable success rates and few complications.
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To analyze the characteristics of deliberate drug ingestion in adolescents and its related influencing factors. ⋯ The incidence of deliberate drug ingestion in adolescents is increasing year by year, and their behavior is influenced by multiple factors. Interventions should be targeted at controllable influencing factors to prevent or reduce deliberate drug ingestion in adolescents.