Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2023
Review Meta AnalysisSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Issues Among HIV/AIDS Patients.
Psychiatric morbidity commonly coexists with substance abuse and HIV/AIDS around the globe. This review study aimed to determine the available literature on the prevalence of common substance abuse/use and common mental health illnesses among HIV/AIDS patients worldwide to help policymakers design appropriate strategies to limit extensive substance use and prevent common mental and health illnesses. For the comprehensive literature review, Google Scholar, PubMed Central, Medline, and PakMediNet biomedical databases were searched for original and reviewed studies published in English, from January 2000 to September 2021. ⋯ There was no significant publication bias, but substantial heterogeneity was observed in the presented studies. The current systematic review and meta-analysis showed a greater prevalence of substance abuse and mental health illnesses among HIV/AIDS patients than the general population at the global level. Key Words: Substances, Substance use, Substance abuse, Alcohol abuse, Tobacco smoking, HIV/AIDS, Depression, Anxiety, Mental health, HIV/AIDS, Worldwide.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2023
Fournier's Gangrene: Evaluation of Patient Outcomes Using Clinical Data and Prognostic Biomarkers.
To find out the outcomes of Fournier's gangrene (FG) patients using clinical data and prognostic biomarkers based on the current literature. ⋯ Fournier's gangrene, Systemic immune-inflammation index, Pan-immune-inflammation value, Colostomy, Albumin.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2023
EditorialNeed of Countrywide Genetic Risk Scores (GRS) or Polygenic Scores (PGS) for Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2023
Different Translocations of Multiple Myeloma on Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) with Clinical Correlation.
To evaluate the association of chromosomal translocations in multiple myeloma (MM) detected by Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) and its clinical characteristics. ⋯ Multiple myeloma, FISH, Translocations.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2023
Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) for Primary Immune System Disorders in Children: A Single Centre Experience.
To determine the outcomes of allogeneic HSCT in children with primary immune system disorders (PID). ⋯ Immune deficiency, Severe combined immunodeficiency, Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.