Pak J Med Sci
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To determine the prevalence of family planning practice among the parents of children affected with beta thalassemia major (BTM) and to determine the relationship between various factors and family planning practice in Makran division Balochistan. ⋯ The religious beliefs, economic status of the family, area of residence, and total number of children play a significant role in family planning practices among the parents of children affected with BTM.
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To investigate and compare the median nerve-cross sectional area at the wrist region of the dominant and non-dominant hands of high- and low- smartphone users. ⋯ Smartphone overuse resulted in an enlarged median nerve, especially in the dominant hand.
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In this study, it was aimed to screen fatty liver in individuals with metabolic disorders, and to investigate the use of some anthropometric calculations and body composition indices in demonstrating fatty liver disease. ⋯ As a result of our study, we found that various body composition indices, especially BRI, were associated with fatty liver. Especially in female, it was seen that screening of fatty liver with cut-off values of body composition indices, and confirmation by ultrasonography, if necessary, may enable early diagnosis. In male, it was seen that body composition indices and fatty liver could not be determined directly, only BMI and waist circumference were indicative.
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Infective endocarditis used to frequently cause mortality in subjects having PDA before the advent of antibiotics and surgical ligation. It has been documented that clinically silent PDAs may cause infective complications of heart valves. We present case of an 18-years-old male who presented with palpitations and fever to our emergency department. ⋯ A left thoracotomy approach was chosen for the PDA ligation that unveiled rupture of the main pulmonary artery, so the pulmonary artery repair alongside the PDA ligation was planned with median sternotomy approach and cardiopulmonary bypass immediately. The patient had a 14-days course of antibiotics during the ICU stay. In conclusion, infective endocarditis remains a rare yet life-threatening complication of PDA irrespective of the size; a timely PDA-ligation could prevent the life-threatening sequels.
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To explore the effects of hybrid blood purification on nutritional status and cardiovascular events in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ⋯ Hybrid blood purification can improve nutritional status and renal function of patients with ESRD, downregulate the expression of inflammatory factors, reduce the degree of inflammatory response, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.