Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jun 2020
Challenges of Online Medical Education in Pakistan During COVID-19 Pandemic.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected economy, social life, and educational services all around the globe. Medical colleges and universities are facing challenges to provide quality education to their students during this prolonged period of lockdown. Technologically advanced countries have systems in place for e-learning and online medical education. ⋯ These include lack of faculty training and institutional support, internet connectivity issues, maintaining student engagement, online assessments, and problems with understanding the unique dynamics of online education. A collaborative approach involving all stakeholders, intuitional support, use of free online training resources, and out of box thinking can help overcome these challenges. Key Words: Analysis, E-learning, Coronavirus, Developing countries, Solutions.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jun 2020
Role of TLR4/NF-κB Signalling Pathway in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
To determine the role of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/ nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signalling pathway in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ Inflammatory mechanisms play an important role in the development of PAH in patients with COPD. TLR4/NF-κB signal transduction pathway is involved in the pathogenesis of PAH, and the expression levels of TLR4/NF-κB may reflect the severity of PAH in patients with COPD. Key Words: Toll-like receptor 4, Nuclear factor kappa B, Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Inflammatory cytokine.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jun 2020
Psychological Status of Healthcare Workers during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
To assess the levels of health anxiety and Beck depression according to demographic variables among a sample of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ During the COVID-19 pandemic, psychological support should be provided to all healthcare workers and working conditions should be corrected to relieve the anxiety and worry. Key Words: COVID-19, Healthcare workers, Health anxiety, Beck depress.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the chest CT findings of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from January to February 2020. CT features of six cases, confirmed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) with COVID-19 disease, were evaluated. Of the six patients, one patient had normal scan. ⋯ While one patient had enlarged mediastinal nodes, no one had pleural effusion. CT can be used as the first choice for early diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia. Key Words: Pneumonia, Lung CT scan, COVID-19, Coronavirus infection.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jun 2020
Vascular Occlusion Role in the Etiopathohegenesis of Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Risk Analysis with Hematological Parameters.
To evaluate the concomittant metabolic disorders, mean platelet volume (MPV), and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in patients with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearingloss (SSNHL) in comparison to healthy controls. ⋯ High MPV and NLR values are associated with idiopathic SSNHL, suggesting the role of vascular pathologies in etiology of idiopathic SSNHL. Therefore, patients with idiopathic SSNHL should undergo detailed evaluation including hematological indices. Key Words: Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss, Mean platelet volume, Neutrophil to lymphocytes ratio.