Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Expression and Clinical Significance of ANXA1 and DICER1 in Myelodysplastic Syndromes.
To explore the expression status of ANXA1 and DICER1 and their clinical significance in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) patients. Study Design: A case control study. ⋯ Bone marrow ANXA1 may be a potential biomarker for the risk prediction of leukemia transformation in MDS. DICER1 may have diagnostic significance to MDS. Key Words: Myelodysplastic syndrome, Secondary acute myeloid leukemia, ANXA1, DICER1.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Quality Assurance Audit of Digital Intraoral Periapical Radiographs at the Undergraduate Dental Clinics.
To assess the quality of digital intraoral periapical radiographs by investigating the percentage of radiographic images that satisfied the good quality standards. ⋯ According to the results of the quality assurance audit, the radiographs were below the standards set by the Health Protection Agency. Recommendations were made for improvement measures in the radiology department, and re-audit was planned after one year. Key Words: Quality assurance, ALARA, Radiation protection, Audit, Digital dental radiography.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
The Effect of Potassium Citrate on Overactive Bladder Disease: A Cross-sectional Study.
To show the effect of potassium citrate treatment on overactive bladder disease in patients with kidney stone and overactive bladder symptoms. ⋯ Potassium citrate can be used in the treatment of overactive bladder disease. The effect of potassium citrate treatment on ameliorating overactive bladder symptoms is more distinct in elderly patients. Key Words: Renal stones, Potassium citrate, Overactive bladder.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Association between Cardio-ankle Vascular Index and Contrast-induced Nephropathy.
To investigate the relationship between cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI), which is a marker of arteriosclerosis and the development of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). ⋯ AS is more common in ACS patients, who developed CIN after CAG. Older patients with low EF and low GFR, in whom AS is more common, should be intravenously hydrated and more closely monitored to prevent CIN development. Key Words: Contrast-induced nephropathy, Acute coronary syndrome, Cardio-ankle vascular index, Arterial stiffness.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Comparative Analysis of Nasal Smear Eosinophilia and Serum IgE Levels for the Diagnosis of Allergic Rhinitis.
To compare and determine the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of nasal smear eosinophilia and serum IgE levels for the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (AR). ⋯ Serum IgE and nasal smear eosinophilia levels are helpful in diagnosing allergic rhinitis; however, serum IgE level has better sensitivity and higher NPV than smear eosinophilia. Specificity of both tests is comparable. Key Words: Allergic rhinitis, Nasal smear eosinophilia, Serum IgE level.