Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialRole of Intravenous Magnesium Sulphate in Term Neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) in a Low-income Country: A Randomised Clinical Trial.
To determine the effects of magnesium sulphate in term neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in reducing mortality and morbidity. ⋯ Magnesium sulphate is better in establishing earlier suck feed and reducing the duration of seizures and neurological problems in babies with birth asphyxia. Key Words: Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, Magnesium sulphate, Outcome, Term, Low income country.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2021
Review Case ReportsLung Biopsy in Coronavirus-19 Pneumonia: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Pneumonia is one of the major manifestations of infection by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) virus. CT scans are used as first line investigation in suspected cases. Biopsies are almost never done. ⋯ His biopsy showed patchy changes of viral pneumonia. One week later, he tested positive for COVID-19 on PCR. He became asymptomatic soon and the ground glass lung opacities cleared up within another week without any treatment in spite of having a serious comorbid condition. Key Words: Viral pneumonia, COVID-19, Lung biopsy.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2021
Meta AnalysisIschemia-modified Albumin to Evaluate Short-term Prognostic of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
In patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), the predicted short-term result of ischemic modified albumin (IMA) is still not recognised now. The above have been searched in PubMed, Embase, Medline, Cochrane Library databases, and Wanfang databases from the beginning to June 2020. The study explored that patients with positive of IMA had differences in short-term results compared to negative of IMA. ⋯ Due to the limited data coming from different research groups in different countries, the diagnostic criteria for the IMA cut-off may be different. Future large randomised controlled trials will be certainly needed to confirm these findings. Key Words: Acute coronary syndrome, Ischemia-modified albumin, Meta-analysis, MACE, Cardiac death.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2021
Distribution of High-risk Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Cervical Secretions in Punjab.
To determine the high risk-human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) prevalence, genotype distribution, and associated risk factors in women with general gynaecological problems. ⋯ The HR-HPV prevalence was 57% with the most prevalent genotypes were HPV 16 and HPV 18. The results will also aid the identification of HR-HPV 51 and 31 genotypes, which should be added in the multi-type HPV vaccines. Key Words: Cancer of cervix, Human papillomavirus, Papanicolaou test, Pakistan.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2021
Case ReportsCOVID-19-induced Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A Rare Complication of SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
SARS-CoV-2 causing COVID-19 initially began in Wuhan, China and now has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition to respiratory symptoms, it can cause various complications ranging from neurological to myocardial injuries. ⋯ We, herein, describe a case of a young female who presented with typical symptoms of GBS after having COVID-19 and was later on confirmed with nerve conduction study and lumbar puncture. Key Words: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Guillain-barre syndrome.