JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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To identify the strengths and weaknesses of the current selection process for admissions to public medical colleges being followed in the province of Punjab and to suggest changes. ⋯ Entrance and aptitude tests in Punjab were found to be valid and reliable with incremental predictive validity at least for performance in the pre-clinical years. It is suggested that Higher Secondary School Certificate-marks should have little, if any, weightage in the selection process.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of magnesium sulphate on succinylcholine-induced fasciculation during induction of general anaesthesia.
To investigate the effects of magnesium sulphate on succinylcholine-induced fasciculation in patients during the induction of general anaesthesia. ⋯ Magnesium sulphate can prevent and reduce the degree of fasciculation after anaesthesia. Therefore it can be used to prevent fasciculation.
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To evaluate the diagnostic significance of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in detecting the development of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing contrast imaging in an emergency department setting. ⋯ Diagnostic contrast computed tomography examination in patients with normal renal function did not lead to Contrast-induced nephropathy or increased neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin levels, an accepted early indicator of kidney injury.