Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2023
Deliberate Ingestion of Aluminum Phosphide Tablets as a Treatment for Dyspepsia.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2023
Condylar Size and Position, Comparison among Different Sagittal Skeletal Relationships: A CBCT Study.
To compare the size and spatial position of mandibular condyles among different sagittal skeletal patterns using CBCT imaging. ⋯ Temporomandibular joint, Condylar position, Condylar size, Sagittal skeletal relationships, CBCT.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2023
Urea Breath Testing to Detect Helicobacter pylori in Patients with Peptic Ulcer Bleeding During Proton Pump Inhibitor Treatment.
This was a descriptive study carried out from January to December 2021, at Quanzhou First Hospital, an affiliated hospital of Fujian Medical University, to investigate the efficacy of the urea breath test in detecting Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding affected with proton pump inhibitors. A total of 77 patients with peptic ulcer bleeding, who underwent urea breath testing after active bleeding, were divided into two groups. The Helicobacter pylori infection positivity rate in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding was 66.2%. ⋯ Even with high-dose proton pump inhibitor treatment, a urea breath test can be performed after peptic ulcer bleeding ceases and results in an acceptable positivity rate. There was no significant difference in the accuracy of Helicobacter pylori detection between the time from bleeding to testing and from admission to testing. Key Words: Peptic ulcer, Helicobacter pylori, Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, Urea breath test, Proton pump inhibitor.
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Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of contracting and spreading influenza, especially in annual outbreaks. To achieve a high level of health, this matter can be potentially solved with the implementation of mandatory flu vaccination policies. Despite ample evidence of vaccine effectiveness in reducing sickness, hospital visits, and even deaths, there is resistance to mandatory immunization among HCWs. ⋯ The article has been organised to highlight the advantages of immunisation for HCWs, recognise the consequences of non-immunization, and resolve the myths associated with the flu vaccine. Finally, the stance and recommendations of several health agencies around the world on mandating the influenza vaccine for HCWs have been incorporated, with relevant literature evidence consolidated to support the narratives. Key Words: Influenza, Vaccination, Health policy, Healthcare workers' vaccine, Mandatory vaccine.