Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2024
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of the Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion and Cervical Disc Replacement for Cervical Disc Disease.
To compare the radiological outcome and development of heterotopic ossification (HO) following single-segment anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical disc replacement (CDR) for cervical disc herniation and evaluate their impact on surgical success. ⋯ Cervical disc replacement, Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, Spinal surgery techniques, Heterotopic ossification.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialSelenium Supplementation and Gestational Diabetes: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
To assess the effects of selenium supplementation on blood glucose levels in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). ⋯ Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcome, Diabetes, Gestational, Dietary supplements, Selenium.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2024
Comparative StudyEffect of Intense Pulsed Light versus Intradermal Tranexamic Acid for the Management of Melasma.
To compare the effectiveness of intense pulsed light (IPL) and intradermal tranexamic acid (TXA) in treating melasma. ⋯ Intense pulsed light, Melasma, Intradermal tranexamic acid.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2024
Observational StudyPredictors of Nucleos(t)ide Analogues Discontinuation Relapse: Hepatitis B Virus RNA versus Hepatitis B Surface Antigen.
To compare the predictive value of hepatitis B virus (HBV) RNA and HBsAg quantification upon discontinuation of nucleos(t)ide analogues (NAs) therapy for clinical and virological relapse in chronic hepatitis B (CHB). ⋯ HBV RNA, Hepatitis B surface antigen, Chronic hepatitis B, Relapse.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2024
Meta Analysis Comparative StudySingle Versus Double Tunnel Fixation in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Meta-Analysis.
The purpose of this meta-analysis was to conduct a comparative analysis of clinical scores and complication rates among patients experiencing recurrent patellar dislocation who underwent medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction using both single and double tunnel techniques. A comprehensive search was conducted across electronic databases including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to retrieve articles relevant to MPFL reconstruction utilising the tunnel technique. Subsequently, meta-analyses were undertaken to assess complication rates and changes in clinical scores before and after surgery. ⋯ In conclusion, the authors found that the clinical functional improvement and complication rates in MPFL reconstruction using the single tunnel fixation technique are comparable to those achieved with the double tunnel fixation approach. However, to further advance the understanding in this field, additional randomised controlled studies must be conducted to provide further insights. Key Words: MPFL reconstruction, Bone tunnel, Patellar dislocation, Meta-analysis.