Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Subspeciality Interests Among the Ophthalmology Residents: A Mixed-Methods Study.
To determine the popular subspeciality choices among ophthalmology residents, to explore the factors affecting that choice, and to identify the obstacles that they face while selecting a subspeciality fellowship. ⋯ Ophthalmology, Fellowship, Motivations, Career choices, Mentor, Pakistan.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Thalassaemia Patients with Polymorphism of COL1A1 Sp1 are at Greater Risk of Spine Degenerative Changes.
To explore the association of the COL1A1 Sp1 polymorphism with decreased bone density and spinal changes in β-thalassaemia patients. ⋯ Bone Density, COL1A1 Polymorphism, Osteoporosis, Thalassaemia.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Commodifying Vaccines to Curtail Antibiotic Resistance Impact in Malaria Endemic Countries.
Rampant and prevalent deployment of an efficient malaria vaccine in Pakistan, together with basic control and preventive measures, could significantly decrease the economic and healthcare burden caused by drug-resistant malaria. Moreover, RTS, S/AS01 vaccine has attained a much-needed breakthrough after decades of growth, as an innovative vaccine for malaria in Phase III clinical trials, and presently undergoing implementation studies. ⋯ Vaccination is a potentially critical component of efforts to arrest the development and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance; though little is known about the impact vaccination may have within low-and-middle-income countries. Key Words: Antimicrobial resistance, Malaria, Vaccine.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Postoperative Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
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