Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2023
Eating Disorders in Medical and Nursing Students of a Private University: Relationship with Depression, Anxiety, and Stress.
The study aimed to identify the relationship between Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Anorexia and Bulimia nervosa with stress, depression, and anxiety, among undergraduate students at Aga Khan University (AKU) in Pakistan. The data collection was done online using Eating Attitude Test-26 (EAT-26), Nine Item ARFID Screen (NIAS), and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). A total of 79 responses were received. ⋯ Females and early- year students were at higher risk. We recommend regular monitoring for eating changes which may improve psychological and physical wellbeing of medical and nursing students. Key Words: Eating disorders, Stress, Dysfunctional eating behaviours, Students, Pakistan.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2023
Improving Postgraduate Anaesthesiology Training in a Low-Middle Income Country by Embracing the New Trends in Medical Education.
Postgraduate medical training has increasingly adapted to competency-based medical education (CBME). In an endeavour to stay abreast with the new trends in medical education and adapt to CBME frameworks, an in-depth review and revision of the Anaesthesiology training curriculum were conducted. The authors worked on the task from December 2020 to December 2021. ⋯ Formative workplace-based assessment tools are being introduced to complement CBME. Moreover, daily clinical assessments, entrustable professional activity (EPA), simulation-based workshops and assessments have been introduced. Key Words: Anaesthesiology, Postgraduate training, Curriculum revision, Competency-based medical education, Low-middle income country, Simulation-based training.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2023
Accuracy of Diffusion Weighted Imaging in Assessment of Pelvic Lymphnode Metastasis in Patients with Endometrial Cancer.
To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of diffusion-weighted imaging in determining metastatic pelvic lymph nodes in patients of endometrial cancer and comparing its accuracy with contrast-enhanced sequence of MRI, taking histopathology as gold standard. ⋯ DWI, Contrast-enhanced MRI, Lymph node, Endometrial cancer.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2023
Case ReportsMissed Spontaneous Heterotopic Pregnancy: A Case Report of a Ruptured Tubal Pregnancy after Induced Abortion.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2023
Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
To determine the factors affecting the frequency and severity of oral mucositis are following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. ⋯ Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), Oral Mucositis, Myeloablative conditioning, Methotrexate, Analgesia.