Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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To determine the outcome of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and its prognostic factors among hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. ⋯ A higher efficiency of SBRT was found among HCC patients attending Radiology Department. Key Words: Stereotactic body radiation therapy, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Toxicity, Survival.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2021
IVF Outcomes of Microdose Flare-up, GnRH Antagonist, and Long Protocols in Patients having a Poor Ovarian Response in the First Treatment Cycle.
To compare the IVF outcome of patients assumed to be poor responders before their first cycle treated by microdose flare-up or GnRH antagonist protocols with patients who had a poor ovarian response after their first cycle stimulated with long GnRH protocol. ⋯ Long protocol may be an option in poor responders undergoing IVF. Ovarian reserve markers are essential factors with stimulation protocol for the success of IVF in poor responder patients. Key Words: Infertility, Ovulation ınduction, Ovarian reserve, Fertilisation in-vitro, Oocyte retrieval, Pregnancy outcome, Reproductive techniques, Assisted.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2021
Effect of Very Advanced Maternal Age on Pregnant Women and Fetuses.
To compare the difference in the effect on pregnant women and fetuses between very advanced maternal age (age of or over 45 years) and other ages (age below 45 years). ⋯ The incidence of gestational complications and adverse perinatal outcomes may be increased in very advanced maternal age singleton pregnant women aged over 45 years. Key Words: Very advanced maternal age, Pregnant women, Pregnancy, Fetus, Complications.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2021
Association of Serum Hyaluronic Acid and Laminin with Polymerase Chain Reaction Findings in Hepatitis C Patients.
To find the association of serum hyaluronic acid and laminin levels with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results in hepatitis C sero-positive patients; and the correlation among viral load, serum hyaluronic acid, and serum laminin levels. ⋯ Current study established a strong significant association between PCR results and disease duration with levels of serum laminin and hyaluronic acid. The levels of serum laminin and serum hyaluronic acid also correlate well with viral load and duration of disease. Key Words: Hepatitis C, Hepatic fibrosis, Hyaluronic acid, Laminin.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2021
Predictive Significance of Ki-67 and Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Gastric Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant FLOT Chemotherapy.
We aimed to determine the predictive significance of Ki-67 and platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in patients with gastric cancer (GC), who received fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, docetaxel (FLOT) as neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). ⋯ Ki-67 and PLR have predictive significance in GC patients treated with neoadjuvant FLOT. Ki-67 is an independent prognostic marker for OS in gastric cancer. Key Words: FLOT, Gastric cancer, Ki-67, Platelet lymphocyte ratio.