Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
The Relationship of Comorbid Diseases and Empirical Antibiotic Usage with Superinfection in COVID-19 Patients.
To identify the microorganisms responsible for superinfections in patients admitted with COVID-19 and evaluate the impact of empirical antibiotic regimen and comorbid disease on superinfections comparing COVID-19 patients with and without secondary infection. ⋯ Superinfection, COVID-19, Comorbidity.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Observational StudyOmentin-1 Levels in Hypothyroid Patients with Autoimmune Thyroiditis.
To determine Omentin-1 in hypothyroid patients with autoimmune thyroiditis compared to controls. ⋯ Hypothyroidism, Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, Omentin-1.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Self-efficacy and Online Learning Readiness of Undergraduate Dental Students in Pakistan During COVID-19 Pandemic.
To investigate the correlation between general self-efficacy and online learning readiness among Pakistani undergraduate dental students. ⋯ Cross-sectional studies, Dental education, Dental students, Dentistry, Efficacy, Online learning, Questionnaire.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Aspartate Transaminase-to-platelet Ratio Index, Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase-to-platelet Ratio, and Fibrosis-4 for Compensated Hepatitis B-related Liver Cirrhosis.
The aim of this study was to investigate a serodiagnostic model as a substitute for liver stiffness measurement (LSM) for diagnosing compensated liver cirrhosis (LC). This retrospective study included 150 patients with compensated hepatitis B-related LC and 153 with chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It was conducted from May 2017 to June 2022 at Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital, China. ⋯ The Cox regression model indicated that a FIB-4 score ≥2.824 was an independent predictor of prognosis for compensated hepatitis B-related LC (HR=1.15, 95%CI: 1.07-1.23, p<0.001). This study's findings suggested that FIB-4 could be the best substitute for LSM and may help to assess LC prognosis. Key Words: APRI, GPR, FIB-4, LSM, Diagnosis, Liver cirrhosis.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2023
Observational StudyObservation of Bleeding and MACCE Events in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Complicated with Acute Coronary Syndrome after Antiplatelet Therapy.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dual antiplatelet therapy (DATP) in subjects with Child-pugh class A cirrhosis complicated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) after coronary Drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation. ⋯ Acute coronary syndrome, Liver cirrhosis, Dual antiplatelet therapy, Major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.