Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2024
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of the Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion and Cervical Disc Replacement for Cervical Disc Disease.
To compare the radiological outcome and development of heterotopic ossification (HO) following single-segment anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical disc replacement (CDR) for cervical disc herniation and evaluate their impact on surgical success. ⋯ Cervical disc replacement, Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, Spinal surgery techniques, Heterotopic ossification.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine Before Extubation on Emergence Delirium after Nasal Surgeries.
To investigate the role of single dose of dexmedetomidine (0.5 mcg/kg) in reducing the incidence and severity of postoperative emergence delirium (EmD). ⋯ Dexmedetomidine, Emergence delirium, Nasal surgery, Opioid consumption, Pain control.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2024
Comparative StudyTopical Tacrolimus Ointment Alone versus in Combination with Microneedling for Refractory Stable Vitiligo.
To assess the efficacy of microneedling in combination with topical tacrolimus ointment 0.1% versus topical tacrolimus ointment 0.1% for treatment of refractory stable vitiligo. ⋯ Dermapen, Depigmentation, Microneedling, Tacrolimus ointment, Vitiligo.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2024
Gender Difference of Burnout in Physicians Working in Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Burnout and emotional exhaustion are becoming common among health workers in the busy teaching hospitals due to increased workload and the dearth of human resource. This study aimed to determine the causes of burnout among doctors and across gender differences. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in the Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from 1st July to 30th September 2022. ⋯ Emotional burnout is greater in female doctors as compared to their male counterparts. This evidence not only calls for prevention and treatment but also certain service-related reforms to facilitate female physicians to balance out their work and family lives more effectively. Key Words: Physicians, Emotional exhaustion, Burnout, Gender difference, Pakistan.