JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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The global burden of surgical disease is immense. Increasingly in the past several decades, international humanitarian medical missions have become more popular as a method of managing the sheer volume of patients requiring medical care worldwide. Medical education programmes have also had an increase in interest amongst medical students and surgical residents to participate in missions during training. ⋯ It comprised relevant literatur obtained from Medline (ubMed) using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A total of 15 publications were reviewed with each falling into one of the threeidentified categories:programme design (goals/objectives), ethics, and post-experience analysis. The benefits of providing international missions opportunities for surgical trainees cannot be understated.
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Observational Study
Acute appendicitis - new diagnostic algorithm using RIPASA score and non-contrast Computeed Tomography Scan.
To compare the accuracy of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Appendicitis (RIPASA) and modified Alvarado scores with that of non-contrast computed tomography scan and ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis. ⋯ Non-contrast computed tomography scan and RIPASA score were the most accurate diagnostic modalities..
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Observational Study
Surgical outcomes of decompressive laminectomy by transspinous approach for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis.
To assess clinical and radiographical outcomes of transspinous decompression technique for the treatment of degenerative central lumbar spinal stenosis. ⋯ Lumbar spinous process-splitting laminectomy led to significant improvement with respect to patient-reported perceived recovery, functional disability and radiological evidence of effective surgical decompression in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis..
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As a basic skill, endotracheal intubation, performed throughout the world by health care professionals is a relatively safe and effective maneuver. However, this technique is not risk free and could lead to many serious complications. We wanted to report that in a patient with double lumen tube intubation, airway trauma can cause late symptoms. We thought that such complications must be published to share experiences.
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Publishing a manuscript or presenting at a conference are considered valuable accomplishments in one's professional career. However, it is necessary that the outlet be a legitimate rather than a fraudulent or predatory one. ⋯ To date, very few studies have endeavored to address the nuisance of predatory conferences and to explain the full magnitude of their significance. Our study addresses the issue of predatory conferences as an educational article for the readership of the Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, and highlights their features, available literature on predatory conferences, and puts forward several new suggestions to avoid falling prey to these illegal entities.