Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2024
Observational StudyHarnessing the Power of Big Data Analytics-Estimation of Reference Intervals for Neonatal Serum TSH in Pakistan Using RefineR Algorithm.
To estimate the population-specific reference intervals (RIs) for neonatal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in Pakistani neonates, utilising the refineR algorithm. ⋯ Reference intervals, Neonatal, Thyroid stimulating hormone, RefineR algorithm, Big data, Pakistan.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2024
Stabilisation Splint versus Other Conservative Therapies for the Treatment of TMD: A Systematic Review.
The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the effectiveness of stabilisation splint (SS) with other conservative treatment modalities in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). An electronic search in PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane was conducted to find randomised control trials published on the management of temporomandibular disorders in English language from March 2000 to June 2023 along with manual search in the relevant Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, the American Journal of Prosthodontics, and the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. A total of 64 studies were initially considered, out of which eight studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. ⋯ On comparing the readings and outcomes, only one study showed that the SS was better than the comparators. The review identified that there is weak evidence of effectiveness of SS splint therapy over other conservative therapies for the treatment of TMD. Key Words: Splints, Conservative treatment, Pain measurement, Temporomandibular disorders.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2024
Expression and Significance of PKM1 in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.
To investigate the expression level of pyruvate kinase M1 (PKM1) in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) as well as its clinical significance. ⋯ PKM1, Acute myeloid leukaemia, Clinical prognosis.
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To assess both solid and cystic pancreatic lesions using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and the effect of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in patient management. ⋯ Pancreatic cancer, Abdominal CT, Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA).