Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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To evaluate the efficacy of a modified procedure of palatal stiffening for the treatment of snoring. ⋯ Palatal stiffening procedure causing relatively less morbidity, simple and minimally invasive, but effective at the same time.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyComparison of convergence angle of prepared teeth for full veneer metal ceramic crowns.
To compare clinically practiced convergence angle values of tooth preparation with recommended values, and also the effect of tooth position and operator experience on convergence angle. ⋯ There was a considerable disparity between the convergent angles values recorded in this study and the recommended guidelines. Measured convergence angle values were greater for posterior teeth as compared to the anterior teeth.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2010
Molecular studies of ichthyosis vulgaris in Pakistani families.
To target and amplify a 1.5 kb FLG gene fragment known to carry R501X mutation responsible for causing ichthyosis vulgaris. ⋯ The results obtained during this study suggested the possibility of the R501X mutation as being one of the major causes of ichthyosis vulgaris in Pakistan. In addition, the study also revealed the possibility of the presence of novel FLG gene mutations in our population.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2010
Case ReportsCopper sulphate toxicity in a young male complicated by methemoglobinemia, rhabdomyolysis and renal failure.
Copper sulphate is a compound prepared by the action of sulphuric acid on copper II. Copper sulphate is widely used asfungicide, herbicide and for photography. ⋯ Medical literature is lacking regarding accidental or suicidal poisoning cases of copper sulphate in Pakistan. We present a case of accidental ingestion of copper sulphate resulting in severe acute toxicity, which was successfully managed by intensive supportive measures and Dimercaprol (BAL).
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To determine the frequency of staphylococcal nasal carriage of health care workers (HCWs) and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of the isolates for appropriate decolonization therapy. ⋯ Fluoroquinolones, preferably oral levofloxacin in combination with topical gentamicin ointment, in places like Pakistan where mupirocin is not routinely available, can be used for decolonization of nasal staphylococcal carriage.