Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Leptin and Hyperlipidemia in Primigrivida Preeclamptic Women and Normotensive Women.
To measure and compare serum levels of leptin and lipid profile parameters in primigravida women with PE and normotensive primigravida. ⋯ The mean serum levels of leptin (ng/ml) in PE (group A) were significantly raised compared to normotensive PG (group B) at 33.44±12.91 and 4±6.20 respectively (p.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Outcomes of Using Perfluorocarbon Liquid as Postoperative Tamponade in Complex Inferior Retinal Detachments.
To determine the outcomes of using perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) as postoperative tamponade in complex inferior retinal detachments. ⋯ Perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL), Postoperative tamponade, Complex inferior retinal detachments.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Is CRP/Albumin Ratio (CAR) a New Parameter to be Added to Risk Stratification Systems in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients?
To evaluate the effect of pretreatment C-reactive protein (CRP)/Albumin ratio (CAR) on prognosis and its association with IMDC (International metastatic renal cell carcinoma database consortium) risk score and overall survival (OS) in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) patients. ⋯ Renal cell cancer, Albumin, C-reactive protein, IMDC, Prognosis.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Outcomes of Limited Parathyroidectomy in Secondary Hyperparathyroidism.
To determine the outcomes of unintended limited parathyroidectomy (LPTX; three or less than three glands removed) in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). ⋯ Limited parathyroidectomy, Secondary hyperparathyroidism, Recurrence, Persistence, All-cause death.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Pregnancy and Motherhood Challenges during Postgraduate Training in Pakistan.
In Pakistan, women have outnumbered men in medicine and many women now choose to start a family earlier in their careers. A 24-question survey was electronically distributed over social media. Female postgraduate trainees and consultants who had experienced pregnancy and motherhood during their training were included. ⋯ Breastfeeding was important to 77.5% mothers, but only 40% of the mothers could breastfeed, and 86.2% reported that lactation facilities were inadequate. 50% mothers thought to strongly reconsider their speciality. Postgraduate training programs in Pakistan should be tailored to address the needs of trainee mothers. Key Words: Motherhood, Postgraduate training, Lactation, Pregnancy.