Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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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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To investigate the variability in the expression profile of genes associated with polymyositis (PM), explore the potential molecular mechanisms underlying PM, and predict novel targets for intervention. ⋯ Polymyositis, DEGs, Hub genes, Bioinformatics, Potential therapeutic agents.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2024
Promoting Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programmes in Pakistan: An Insight into Challenges and Opportunities.
Suicide is a global health concern, with profound social, emotional, and economic repercussions for individuals, families, and communities. Suicidal behaviour among adolescents, encompassing ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts poses a significant global public health challenge. The cultural, social, and economic factors that contribute to suicide in Pakistan are complex and multifaceted, making it imperative to develop tailored interventions, necessitating collaborative efforts involving researchers, educators, clinicians, practitioners, and policymakers. ⋯ These resources empower healthcare workers to enhance mental health screening and identification of adolescents within their communities. In conclusion, dispelling the myths, reducing the societal stigma associated with mental health, and enhancing the accessibility of mental health services is an imperative mission that demands concerted efforts from all sectors of the society. Key Words: Suicide, Adolescent, Mental health, WHO (2023) Thinking Healthy Programme.
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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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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2024
Identifying Malnutrition in Oncology Outpatients Using Different Screening Tools.
To compare the results of different nutritional screening tools, including NRS-2002, PG-SGA, and NUTRISCORE for the detection of malnutrition in oncology outpatients. ⋯ Oncology, Malnutrition, Screening tools, NRS-2002, PG-SGA, NUTRISCORE.