Publications by authors named "Wagma Hidayat"
Introduction Accurate, comprehensive, and legible operation notes are essential for maintaining patient records, supporting healthcare professionals, and facilitating research. The study focused on adherence to Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) guidelines established in 2008. Despite the guidelines, poor documentation practices have been reported globally.
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- The study aimed to identify the prevalence of endocrine disorders among patients with Beta-Thalassemia Major (BTM) who were evaluated at a medical facility in Peshawar, Pakistan.
- Conducted over nearly two years, the research involved 135 BTM patients, revealing significant endocrine issues: 74.1% had reduced height, 11.1% had diabetes, and many experienced delayed puberty or thyroid dysfunction.
- The findings indicated that a high frequency of endocrine complications is associated with BTM, and these issues worsen with longer disease duration and poor adherence to chelation therapy.