Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2012
Diffusion weighted MR imaging of ring enhancing brain lesions.
To evaluate the role of diffusion weighted imaging in differentiating the cause of ring enhancing brain lesions. ⋯ Diffusion weighted imaging is non-invasive method with high sensitivity and specificity which can help in differentiation of ring enhancing neoplastic lesions and brain abscesses. This modality should be read in conjunction with conventional imaging.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2012
Comparative StudyTrainees' feedback on the prevailing teaching methods in postgraduate medical institute, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan.
To determine the feedback of postgraduate (PG) trainees on their current teaching methods and their level of satisfaction with those at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. ⋯ Lecture is the most commonly used method of teaching in the Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, while TOACS is the most preferred method amongst trainees, but it is the least practiced.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2012
Comparative StudyMedical students' perspective about role-plays as a teaching strategy in community medicine.
To assess the students' perspective about role-plays conducted as a teaching methodology in community medicine. ⋯ Role-plays were well accepted by the students as an effective teaching methodology and can be incorporated as a part of teaching strategies in Community Medicine.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2012
Case ReportsMalignant transformation of a potentially low risk lichenoid reaction.
Lichenoid reaction represents a family of oral lesions identical, both clinically and histologically to oral lichen planus. The triggering factor for this lesion varies from medicines to dental materials, usually demonstrating a cause-effect relationship unlike lichen planus. We present a typical case of lichenoid reaction on the buccal mucosa that appeared in response to betel quid which progressed to carcinoma during a follow-up period of 6 months. Lichenoid reactions occurring in response to known carcinogens and that occurring in risk group population has to be observed more cautiously.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2011
HLA DRβ1 alleles in Pakistani patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
To determine frequencies of HLA DRβ1 alleles in rheumatoid arthritis in Pakistani patients. ⋯ The identification of susceptible HLA DRβ1 alleles in Pakistani RA patients may help physicians to make early decisions regarding initiation of early intensive therapy with disease modifying anti rheumatic medicines and biological agents decreasing disability in RA patients.