Pak J Med Sci
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To explore the correlation of iron deficiency (ID) indexes with eradication and recurrence of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in children. ⋯ Low level of SF may be a risk factor for difficulty in eradication and recurrence after eradication in children with Hp infection. Meanwhile, low levels of Hb and SI are influential factors for difficulty in eradication in children with Hp infection.
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To compare the clinical outcomes of InterTAN nail and proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) internal fixation for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly. ⋯ InterTAN and PFNA internal fixation have their own advantages in treating patients with intertrochanteric fractures. InterTAN has better postoperative recovery results, while PFNA has less perioperative trauma. Clinically, InterTAN or PFNA should be selected based on the specific conditions of each patient to maximize the therapeutic benefit of each treatment method.
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To find out the opinions concerning vaccine hesitancy of people and influencing factors who had not received COVID-19 vaccination. ⋯ People do not get vaccinated because they do not trust vaccinations due to concerns about their safety, effectiveness, political influences, and potential adverse effects.
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As the population of patients aged 65 years and older increases, the number of older adult patients undergoing surgery also increases. Older adults are vulnerable to hypothermia due to age-related changes in the thermoregulatory center, which leads to reduced subcutaneous fat tissue, vasomotor response, and heat production. Thus, they are more likely to suffer complications, including cardiovascular changes, blood coagulation disorders, infections, and delayed recovery from surgery. The study investigated the effect of preventive active warming. ⋯ Hypothermia prevention via an air-forced warming blanket was effective for older adult patients undergoing spinal surgery under general anesthesia.
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To compare efficacy of 10-mg of vonoprazan daily & on alternate days by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptom Assessment Scale (GSAS). ⋯ Vonoprazan of 10-mg on alternate day is equally effective as 10-mg daily in maintenance of GERD patients at two weeks.