Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Pregnancy and Motherhood Challenges during Postgraduate Training in Pakistan.
In Pakistan, women have outnumbered men in medicine and many women now choose to start a family earlier in their careers. A 24-question survey was electronically distributed over social media. Female postgraduate trainees and consultants who had experienced pregnancy and motherhood during their training were included. ⋯ Breastfeeding was important to 77.5% mothers, but only 40% of the mothers could breastfeed, and 86.2% reported that lactation facilities were inadequate. 50% mothers thought to strongly reconsider their speciality. Postgraduate training programs in Pakistan should be tailored to address the needs of trainee mothers. Key Words: Motherhood, Postgraduate training, Lactation, Pregnancy.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Case ReportsHyperthyroidism Presenting with Coronary Vasospasm.
Hyperthyroidism is associated with a number of heart diseases, and it may aggravate previous cardiac problems or cause new ones, such as hyperthyroid cardiopathy. Cases of hyperthyroidism presenting with coronary vasospasm are rarely reported. Herein, we present a case of a 54-year male patient with recurrent left chest pain for 2 months. ⋯ The patient did not experience chest pain after treatment with methimazole. Patients with coronary vasospasm should be investigated for the possibility of hyperthyroidism. Key Words: Hyperthyroidism, Chest pain, Coronary angiography, Coronary vasospasm.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Observational StudyCan an Inferior Calcar Stabilising Antirotation Screw Improve Stability in Unstable A2 Inter Trochanteric Fractures when Fixed with a Dynamic Hip Screw?
To determine the effect of a calcar stabilising anti rotation screw on reducing the complication rate in intertrochanteric hip fractures. ⋯ Intertrochanteric fractures, Hip fracture, A2 unstable fracture, Dynamic hip screw, Calcar stabilising screw, Mechanical failure.