Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2016
Observational StudyIncidence and Trend of Liver Cancer in Iran.
To determine incidence and trend of the liver cancer in Iran. ⋯ According to this study, the trend of age-standardized incidence rate of liver cancer in Iran is rising. Hence to prevent and control this cancer, it is necessary to investigate the related risk factors and implement prevention programs in Iran.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of Micro-Leakage around Temporary Restorative Materials Placed in Complex Endodontic Access Cavities: An In-Vitro Study.
To compare mean micro-leakage around 3 types of temporary restorative materials in-vitro, when placed adjacent to permanent restorations (amalgam) in complex endodontic access cavities. ⋯ In a complex access cavity made adjacent to a pre-existing amalgam restoration, CLIP exhibits the least micro-leakage, followed by IRM and Cavit.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2016
Perception of Diabetic Patients Regarding Basal Bolus Insulin Injections and Outcome of its Use.
To assess the perceptions regarding basal bolus insulin injections and the changes in blood glucose levels and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) before and after 3 months of such treatment in diabetic patients. ⋯ There were many misconceptions in patients who were started on basal bolus insulin. Marked improvement in blood glucose levels and HbA1c were observed after the use of this regimen.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2016
Immunohistochemical Profile of Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
To analyze the frequencies of histological types of lymphoma, diagnosed with complete immunohistochemical profile in younger and older age group. ⋯ Hodgkin lymphoma comprises 25% and non-Hodgkin lymphoma comprises 75% of all lymphomas. Both occur in younger age groups than reported in the West. B-cell NHLis three times more common than T-cell lymphoma. DLBCLis the most frequent lymphoma. ALCLis the most common T-cell, and mixed cellularity is the most common Hodgkin lymphoma.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2016
Use of Massive Online Open Courses as a Potential Resource to Provide Continuing Medical Education in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has made Continuing Medical Education (CME) mandatory for doctors, from 2015 onwards. Aminimum of 15 credit hours of CME per year for general practitioners and 30 credit hours for specialist doctors have been made mandatory for renewal of the PMDC registration. While doctors can attend conferences to earn this CME credit, the opportunities are minimum and limited to major cities across Pakistan. ⋯ So far, only two web-based CME providers have been launched in Pakistan, which is a shortage. Could Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) be used to fill this shortage? The MOOCs are online courses that are easily accessible to all learners irrespective of geographical boundary and resources, and can be used as a tool to provide CME to physicians. The problem as to how credit from PM&DC can be obtained, will need to be explored further.