Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Meta AnalysisHypertension as a Risk Factor for Primary Open-angle Glaucoma: A Meta-analysis.
Hypertension (HTN) is not recognised as an independent risk factor for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). A search of PubMed, Embase, Medline, Wanfang, and Cochrane Library databases from the time each database was established up to July 2022 was performed. All studies were pooled and assessed for heterogeneity and the quality of the literature. ⋯ A meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies revealed that the incidence of HTN and diabetes was significantly greater among individuals with POAG. HTN and diabetes were found to be independent risk factors for POAG. Key Words: Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), Hypertension (HTN), Diabetes, Meta-analysis.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Correlation Between Corneal Keratometry, Central Corneal Thickness and Anterior Chamber Depth as Measured by Wavelight OB 820 Biometer and Wavelight Oculyzer II in Preoperative Cataract Surgery Patients.
To compare and correlate corneal keratometry (K), central corneal thickness (CCT), and anterior chamber depth (ACD) using a partial coherence interferometry device and a Scheimpflug camera system device in patients planned for cataract surgery. ⋯ ACD, CCT, Keratometry, Cataract, OB 820 biometer, Oculyzer II.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Effectiveness of Antiviral Drugs versus Vaccine against MPOX Virus Infection.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Referral Profile of Developmental Disabilities at a Tertiary Care Hospital in a Resource-limited Country.
The burden and the spectrum of neuro-developmental disabilities are well-established in the developed countries, however, they continue to be a challenge in the Low Middle-Income Countries. The aim of this study was to present the referral profile and trends of developmental disabilities in the child development centre of The Agha khan University, from 2012 to 2021. All children (1 month to 18 years), who had undergone diagnostic evaluations for suspected neurodevelopmental disabilities were included. ⋯ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was the most common diagnosis (n=446, 33.3%). This study highlights a considerable burden and an increasing trend of children being referred for suspected developmental disabilities in Pakistan. Key Words: Developmental disabilities, Referral, Pakistan, Autism spectrum disorder.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
The Relationship of Comorbid Diseases and Empirical Antibiotic Usage with Superinfection in COVID-19 Patients.
To identify the microorganisms responsible for superinfections in patients admitted with COVID-19 and evaluate the impact of empirical antibiotic regimen and comorbid disease on superinfections comparing COVID-19 patients with and without secondary infection. ⋯ Superinfection, COVID-19, Comorbidity.