Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2015
Comparative StudyComparison of Opinion Referendum of Medical and Dental Postgraduates Towards Plagiarism in Bhopal - Central India.
To evaluate awareness and attitude towards plagiarism of postgraduates of health fraternity in Bhopal, Central India. ⋯ Overall plagiarism was favored more by dental students as compared to medical students. Moreover, inadequate level of knowledge and awareness was observed in both the streams. Efforts should be undertaken to motivate health professionals to instill honest behavior in order to preserve the intellectual property right.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2015
Association of Physical Exercise on Anxiety and Depression Amongst Adults.
This study was done to determine the frequency of anxiety, depression among those who exercise regularly and those who do not. Across-sectional study was conducted at different gymnasiums of Karachi in July-August 2013. A total 269 individual's ages were 18 - 45 years completed a self-administered questionnaire to assess the data using simple descriptive statistics. ⋯ Chi-square test showed association between anxiety levels and exercise was significantly increased in non-exercisers compared to regular exercisers found to be significant (p=0.015). Individuals who performed regular exercise had a lower frequency of depression (28.9%) than non-exercisers (41.8%). Physical exercise was significantly associated with lower anxiety and depression frequency amongst the studied adult population.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2015
Association of Anti-Emetic Efficacy of Ondansetron with G2677T Polymorphism in a Drug Transporter Gene ABCB1 in Pakistani Population.
To determine the association of ABCB1 polymorphism G2677T with anti-emetic efficacy in patients treated with ondansetron for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. ⋯ Polymorphism of ABCB1 has an association with responsiveness for ondansetron. There is a role for genetics in the management of PONV.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2015
Observational StudyPolymorphisms of the ABCB1 Gene in the Pakistani Population.
To investigate the frequency of the single nucleotide polymorphism C1236T in exon 12 of the ABCB1 gene in Pakistani population and to compare it with published data on Asian and Caucasian populations. ⋯ There was significant difference in the genotype frequency of the ABCB1 gene compared to other populations. This study has provided a framework for future pharmacogenetic and pharmacokinetic studies on this polymorphic variant of ABCB1 gene in the Pakistani population.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2015
E-Log System in Monitoring of Residency Program: Trainees' Perspective.
To record residents' perspective about the utility of newly introduced E-Log system at the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). ⋯ The overall acceptance of the students regarding E-Log system was high. Scheduling IT workshop at the start of training will add to the student satisfaction regarding utility of E-Log system.