Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022
Nailfold Videocapillaroscopy in Patients with COVID-19-associated Pneumonia in Intensive Care Units.
To compare patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units (ICUs) to healthy controls using nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC), offering standardised findings about micro-circulation. ⋯ Capillaries, COVID-19, İntensive care unit, Micro-circulation, Nailfold videocapillaroscopy.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022
Serological Interpretation of Rheumatic Manifestations in Brucellosis.
To investigate the profile of autoimmune markers and to evaluate the status of vitamin D in the autoimmune process in brucellosis. ⋯ Anti-nuclear anti-body, Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide, Brucella, Rheumatoid factor, Vitamin D.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022
Patency and Complications of Arterio-venous Fistula Created in Pre- and Post-dialysis Settings.
To determine the difference in patency and complication rates of arterio-venous fistula (AVF) constructed in pre-dialysis versus post-dialysis settings. ⋯ Arterio-venous fistula, Dialysis, Patency, Complications, Suitability.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022
Urinary Incontinence: Understanding the Silent Plight of Women.
Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the complaint of involuntary loss of urine. UI affects both men and women but is more common in women. It has been identified as a World Health Organization priority. ⋯ However, there exist several barriers in terms of knowledge and attitude in seeking healthcare among women experiencing UI. This calls upon a multi-disciplinary approach involving professionals from different disciplines and tackling it with collaborative and collective efforts. Key Words: Urinary incontinence, Burden, Multidisciplinary approach, Pakistan, World Health Organization.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022
Case ReportsThe Shoulder Charcot Arthropathy and Secondary to Hemangioblastoma in Conus Medullari with Syringomyelia.
Charcot arthropathy of the shoulder joint is usually referred to as shoulder joint involvement of Charcot arthropathy, which is a chronic, degenerative, destructive condition resulting from decreasing or loss of sensorial innervation. To date, several reports have described the shoulder Charcot arthropathy, caused by malformations of the occipital region with syringomyelia; but nobody has reported the shoulder Charcot arthropathy secondary to hemangioblastoma in conus medullari with syringomyelia. ⋯ After the operation, the whole-spine MRI examination was performed as a presenting feature of hemangioblastoma in conus medullari with syringomyelia. Key Words: Arthropathy, Neurogenic, Hemangioblastoma, Syringomyelia.