Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Reinforced Video by WeChat on Adenoma Detection Rate for Colonoscopy.
To evaluate the influence of reinforced educational video through smartphone WeChat on adenoma detection rate (ADR). ⋯ Video, Adenoma detection rate, Bowel preparation, Colonoscopy.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2023
Frequency of TP53 Mutation in B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia and its Association with Lymphocyte Doubling Time.
To determine the frequency of TP53 mutation at diagnosis of B-cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (B-CLL) in Pakistani patients, and to investigate whether lymphocyte doubling time (LDT) of less than 1 year could be used as a surrogate marker for TP53 mutation. ⋯ TP53 mutation, B-Cell chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (B-CLL), Lymphocyte doubling time (LDT).
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2023
Differences Between Conventional and Newer Anthropometric Measures Among Individuals with and without Fatty Liver Disease.
A cross-sectional analysis was conducted to compare conventional and emerging anthropometric measures among male participants with and without fatty liver disease (FLD). The objective was to assess differences and diagnostic efficiency of anthropometric-parameters using receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis at Combined Military Hospital Multan, NUMS from April to October 2022. Comparison for anthropometric measurements between non-FLD (n=164) vs. ⋯ FLD groups (38.35 + 27.12 vs. 72.01 + 21.31, p<0.001). AUCs for various significant anthropometric measurements from highest to lowest as 0.821 (95% CI: 0.767-0.874) for FLI, 0.815 (95% CI: 0.761-0.869) for WHtR, 0.809 (95% CI: 0.754-0.863) for AVI, and 0.808 (95% CI: 0.754-0.863) for waist circumference with lowest recorded AUC for height as 0.422 (95% CI: 0.347-0.497). Key Words: Fatty liver disease (FLD), Body mass index (BMI), A body shape index (ABSI), C-index, Abdominal volume index (AVI), Body roundness index (BRI).
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2023
Meta AnalysisEffects of Physical Activity on Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels in Obese Metabolic Syndrome Patients: A Meta-Analysis.
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of multiple disorders that predispose an individual to risk of diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), and insulin-resistance. Hypothyroidism is the most prevalent metabolic disorder causing obesity, followed by hypercortisolism and hypogonadism. Hence, this study aimed to determine the effects of various exercises on thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in obese patients with metabolic syndrome. ⋯ It was concluded that although a pooled moderate effect of training on TSH levels was observed when all the studies were analysed using a continuous measure analysis SMD model, an individual analysis of the studies revealed a mild effect, with many studies also revealing the negative impact of training on TSH levels. Nonetheless, exercise-based intervention strategies are safe and effective as a management strategy for hypothyroidism and obesity due to hypothyroidism. Key Words: Thyroid hormone, Exercise, Metabolic syndrome, Obesity, TSH level.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2023
Meta AnalysisImproving Kyphotic Postures and Neck Pain in Young Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Exercise-Based Interventions.
The study aimed to review the findings concerning the effects of exercises on Cobb angle and pain in patients suffering from cervical pain caused by thoracic kyphosis. Two investigators separately conducted a systematic review of the electronic literature from 2018 till 2022. PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Science Direct, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Clinical Trials, Google Scholar, and Scopus were among the electronic databases that were accessed. ⋯ The between-groups pooled random SMD for Cobb angle and pain showed a larger effect size of -2.146 and -1.126, respectively. The findings suggested that physical therapy exercise may result in larger changes among the Cobb angle and neck pain of kyphotic patients. Key Words: Exercise, Physical therapy, Cobb angle, Pain, Thoracic kyphotic angle, Conservative management.