Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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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
Two-point Fixation for Biological Mesh in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair.
To evaluate the clinical outcomes and safety of two-point fixation for biological mesh in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair. ⋯ Inguinal hernia, Laparoscopy, Biological mesh, Surgical mesh, Herniorrhaphy, Two-point fixation.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2022
Case ReportsTreatment of Severe Congenital Scoliosis with Type ІI Respiratory Failure.
We report a case of a 14-year girl with severe congenital scoliosis (CS) and type ІІ respiratory failure (RF), who underwent preoperative halo-gravity traction in combination with intraoperative orthopaedic surgery on the spine based on the results of physical examination, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), computed tomography (CT), and blood gas analysis. The patient's coronal and sagittal Cobb's angles changed from 100° to 45° and 40°, respectively, and RF changed from type ІІ to type І after treatment. ⋯ During follow-up for nearly 3 years, no loss of deformity correction and no serious complications occurred, and the patient showed a good clinical outcome and balanced spine. Key Words: Congenital scoliosis, Halo-gravity traction, Respiratory failure.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2022
Observational StudyClinical Significance of Methyltransferase-like 16 Expression in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer.
To detect methyltransferase-like (METTL) 16 expression in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) by immunohistochemistry (IHC), and its relationship with clinicohistopathological parameters and prognosis. ⋯ Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), METTL16, Immunohistochemistry, Prognosis.