Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2022
The Effect of HALP Score on the Prognosis of Gastric Adenocarcinoma.
To investigate the predictive value of haemoglobin and albumin levels and lymphocyte and platelet (HALP) counts in gastric cancer patients. ⋯ Gastric adenocarcinoma, Haemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, Platelet, HALP score.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2022
Anthropometric and Clinical Analyses of the Distal Tibia, Posterior Tibial Tendon, and Flexor Digitorum Longus Tendon on MRI.
To determine the gender and age differences in posterior tibial tendon (PTT), flexor digitorum longus tendon (FDLT), medial malleolar groove (MMG), and posterior, anterior, and total posterior malleolus (PMP, APM, and TPM, respectively) and evaluate the use of these parameters for posterior malleolus plating. ⋯ Medial malleolar groove, Posterior tibial tendon, Flexor digitorum longus tendon, posterior malleolus, MRI.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2022
Case ReportsMucormycosis of Maxilla: An Enigma to the Clinician.
Mucormycosis is an acute opportunistic infection caused by a saprophytic fungus found in the soil, decaying fruits, and vegetables. It is a rapidly progressing fungal infection mainly seen in nose and its surrounding sinuses due to inhalation of the spores of fungus from the contaminated areas. If not diagnosed and treated early, it can be life-threatening. ⋯ The diagnosis of mucormycosis was made through clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic findings. An early diagnosis and treatment with antifungal drugs like amphotericin B and surgical resection can improve the prognosis. Key Words: Mucormycosis, Maxilla, Zygomatic bone, Antifungal.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2022
m6A RNA, FTO, ALKBH5 Expression in Type 2 Diabetic and Obesity Patients.
To investigate whether m6A content changes in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obese individuals and whether the relationship of m6A content with the mRNA expression levels of FTO and ALKBH5 genes. ⋯ m6A RNA methylation, Epigenesis, Genetic, FTO, ALKBH5.
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