Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2015
Factors Associated with Stress Among Parents of Children with Autism.
To determine the factors associated with stress among parents of children with autism. ⋯ The severity of child's impairment emerged as the most salient risk factor for parenting stress; however, it was concluded that parents' ability and confidence in their competence of parenting a child in challenging situations may reduce their stress.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2015
Case ReportsA Rare Haemoglobin Variant Identified as K Woolwich in a Pakistani Male.
Haemoglobin (Hb) K Woolwich is a rare Hb variant which was first described in a family from West Indies and its occurrence was later reported mainly in Black families from many African countries. We report a case of a young male who came for evaluation of anemia. ⋯ For further evaluation, Hb analysis by high performance liquid chromatography was subsequently performed and revealed Hb K Woolwich. This is a rare Hb variant recognized in Pakistani population for the first time through careful interpretation of the chromatographic behavior of the Hb.