Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of Cefoperazone-sulbactam alone and Combined with Tigecycline in the Treatment of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Pulmonary Infection.
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of cefoperazone-sulbactam alone and combined with tigecycline in the treatment of multi-drug resistant acinetobacter baumannii pulmonary infection. It was an experimental study carried out from April 2016 to September 2018. ⋯ After 14 days of treatment, serum levels of PCT, CRP, TNF-a and IL-6 in group B were lower than those in group A (all p <0.001); APACHE II scores of group B were lower than those of group A (p <0.001). Compared with cefoperazone-sulbactam sodium alone, cefoperazone-sulbactam combined with tigecycline can effectively reduce the inflammatory response of patients with multi-drug resistant acinetobacter baumannii pulmonary infection; and thus a better prognosis can be obtained.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2020
Educational Approach of Blended Learning in Teaching Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in an Emergency Department.
To investigate the efficacy of blended learning (BL) in emergency medical resident education related to the diagnosis and treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. ⋯ There is a need for further evaluation of learning technology and students' learning styles to maximise medical education.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2020
Observational StudyPrediction of Lymph Node Metastasis in Colon Cancer via Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet Count.
To investigate the value of preoperative blood tests in predicting lymph node metastasis in colon cancer patients undergoing surgery. ⋯ The platelet counts and PLR values are important in predicting lymph node metastasis in colon cancer, preoperatively. Platelet and PLR values may be more specific and sensitive in predicting preoperative lymph node metastasis in colon cancer patients.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2020
Blood Coagulation Indices in Twin Pregnancy Complicated with Preeclampsia.
To determine the regular changes of blood coagulation indices in twin pregnancy complicated with preeclampsia (PE). ⋯ The regular changes of blood coagulation indices in twin pregnancy complicated with PE had great predictive and diagnostic value of preeclampsia.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of Two Types of Fixed Lingual Retainers in Preventing Mandibular Incisor Relapse.
To compare and evaluate the relapse tendency of two types of fixed lingual retainers using Little's irregularity index for a follow-up of one year. ⋯ Fiber-reinforced retainers are more effective in preventing the mandibular incisor relapse. The results of the study also suggest that the irregularity of the dentition increases with the passage of time.