Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialOutcomes Associated with Indwelling Momentary Probe for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatment.
To compare the outcomes of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) patients undergoing nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLD) probing in whom momentary probe indwelling was and was not performed. ⋯ Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, Nasolacrimal duct probing, Indwelling time.
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The present article aimed to give an overview of sternal fractures and discuss their management and prognoses. The retrieved pertinent publications of 2011-2021 constituted the materials of the present study. The misdiagnosis rate of X-ray was 5.5% and that of sonography was 6.3% for diagnosing the sternal fractures. ⋯ Intrathoracic injuries, especially life-threatening cardiopulmonary injuries that are complicated to sternal fractures warrant resuscitation and corresponding active treatment. The causes of patients' death with sternal fractures were usually not related to the sternum fracture itself, but mostly to the associated injuries. Key Words: Fracture, Sternum, Trauma.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialTherapeutic Potential of Curcumin with and without Strengthening Exercises in Improving Rheumatoid Arthritis.
This study aimed to assess the synergistic effects of curcumin with and without strengthening exercises in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Randomised controlled trial study was conducted from May 2021 to December 2021. Ninety patients were randomised into two groups. ⋯ There was higher significant (p<0.000) reduction in quantitative values of RF, ESR and CRP, WOMAC pain, ADLs, and stiffness readings in group A. This study will project to a screening of newer and more effective interventions to treat RA. Key Words: Curcumin, Rheumatoid arthritis, Strengthening exercises.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2022
Review Case ReportsSRD5A3-CDG: A Patient with a Novel Variant and Brain Neoplasm.
Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDGs) are a large group of genetic diseases with impaired glycosylation of glycoproteins and glycolipids, and glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor synthesis. Steroid 5α-reductase 3 (SRD5A3)-CDG is a CDG type I with a clinical spectrum of neurological, ophthalmological, dermatological and hepatic symptoms. ⋯ Also, a review of the literature is made regarding the multisystem effects of the disease. Key Words: SRD5A3-CDG, Glioma, Glycosylation, Transferrin isoelectric focusing, Congenital disorders of glycosylation.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2022
Observational StudyCholera Outbreak 2022 in Karachi: A Report on Serotype and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern.
To identify the bacterial agent responsible for the surge of cases of acute diarrhoeal disease in Karachi, Pakistan, and assess the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates. ⋯ Vibrio cholerae, Outbreak, Acute diarrhoeal disease.