Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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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
EditorialInclusive Eye Health - A Milestone Towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Pakistan.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Precipitating Factors and Outcome of Diabetic Ketoacidosis among Children and Adolescents with Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus.
To determine the precipitating factors and outcomes of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) among patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. ⋯ Diabetic ketoacidosis, Type-1 diabetes mellitus, Insulin, Vomiting, Abdominal pain.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Antibiotics versus Surgery for Appendicitis in Pakistan: Has the Former Been the Answer All Along?
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Mulliken's Bilateral Cleft Lip Repair: Early Outcome Analysis.
To determine the early surgical outcome of Mulliken's repair technique for bilateral cleft lip. ⋯ Cleft lip, Bilateral cleft lip, Mulliken, Mulliken's repair, Day care surgery, Outcome.