Safety and efficacy of desmopressin (DDAVP) in preventing hematoma expansion in intracranial hemorrhage associated with antiplatelet drugs use: A systematic review and metaanalysis.

Introduction: One of the most serious complications associated with antiplatelet agents is antiplatelet-associated intracranial hemorrhage (AA-ICH). Desmopressin is a synthetic antidiuretic hormone (ADH) analog. It has been linked to improving patient outcomes in antiplatelet-induced intracranial hemorrhage.

Enhancing Radiation Safety Culture: Investigating the Mediating Role of Awareness Among Orthopedic Doctors and Operation Theatre Assistants.

Introduction: The increasing use of minimally invasive orthopedic procedures has led to a greater reliance on fluoroscopy, resulting in elevated radiation exposure for surgeons. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, and daily practices of orthopedic surgeons regarding radiation safety in an academic hospital. Understanding radiation safety is crucial to minimize patient exposure and prevent adverse effects on surgeons.

The Effect of Dexamethasone on Postoperative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of dexamethasone in treating postoperative pain in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methodology This randomized controlled trial (RCT) was completed over the course of two years (September 7, 2015, to September 6, 2017). In the course of their treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee, all of the patients who had primary unilateral total knee replacement (TKR) participated in the research.

Monkeypox: Potentially another pandemic or a mere hoax?

Monkeypox is a vesicular, pustular illness caused by an orthopox virus. It has remained endemic to the Central and West African regions for the past four decades, with only a few outbreaks outside these regions. It is mainly transmitted by direct skin to skin with an infected individual who has developed pustules.

Poliomyelitis in Pakistan: Challenges to polio eradication and future prospects.

Poliomyelitis is a viral disease that causes acute paralysis, muscle weakness and autonomic dysfunction. It primarily affects children under the age of five. It is mainly transmitted via the feco-oral route, through contaminated water.