Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2020
Comparison of Collum Angle of Maxillary Central Incisors in Different Incisor Relationships.
To compare the collum angle of maxillary central incisors in patients with different incisor relationships. ⋯ Class II div 2 incisor relationship had a significantly greater collum angle than other groups. Key Words: Collum angle, Incisor inclination, Crown to root angle, Class II div 2 malocclusion.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2020
Observational StudyAssociation of Dry Eye Disease with Diabetic Retinopathy.
To find out the relationship of dry eye disease with diabetic retinopathy, duration of diabetes and blood sugar levels in patients of type 2 diabetes using ocular surface disease index (OSDI). ⋯ Diabetic retinopathy and older age is significantly associated with dry eye disease. Diabetic patients who complain of dry eye should be referred to the ophthalmologists for fundoscopy to find out diabetic retinopathy. Key Words: Dry eye disease, Ocular surface diseast index (OSDI), Diabetic retinopathy, Meibomian gland dysfunction, DEWS II.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2020
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) In District Vehari, Pakistan.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) in district Vehari, Pakistan; and to highlight the alarming situation of HCV. This survey was conducted in the district from June to August 2018. A total of 697 (72.99%) cases out of 955, were found to be infected with hepatitis viruses, among which, 681 (71.3%) were infected with HCV and 16 (1.68%) with HBV. ⋯ Overall age ranged from 31 to 60 years, with females from 51-60 years; infected with HCV and HBV in male with age range 19-30 years infected with HBV. The situation of the seroprevalence of HCV is alarming and the authorities in Pakistan should take extensive measures for the elimination of the hepatitis viruses from Pakistan. Key Words: Seroprevalence, Hepatitis C virus, Hepatitis B virus, Pakistan.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2020
Erythrocyte Autoantibody Positivity in Serological Cross-matching.
To investigate the erythrocyte autoantibody positivity detected in the serological cross-matching (XM), and its possible effects on salient hemogram parameters. ⋯ Erythrocyte autoantibodies positivity found on routine cross-match exmination, which must be considered together with parameters such as previous transfusion history, other pre-transfusion laboratory test results, and clinical presentation and management. Key Words: Transfusion, Erythrocye autoantibody, Alloantibody, Hemogram, Cross-matching.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2020
Observational StudyLateral Supraorbital Approach for the Surgical Clipping of Ruptured Tiny Anterior Circulation Aneurysms.
To evaluate the efficacy and usefulness of clipping procedure by lateral supraorbital approach for tiny anterior circulation aneurysms. ⋯ Surgical clipping via lateral supraorbital approach presented a low rate of adverse events related to the procedure, and was safe and effective in ruptured tiny aneurysms. Key Words: Tiny aneurysm; Surgical clipping; Clinical outcome; Lateral supraorbital approach.