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Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (JCPSP), is an open access, peer reviewed monthly biomedical journal of the country published regularly since 1991. College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan is the parent body of this Journal.


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Volume 34 | Issue 12 | December 2024
Maximising Meagre Resources: Filling the Need Gaps Through Improvising, Edifying, and Training – A Dermatologist’s Perspective

By Atiya Rahman


Impact of Chronic Noise Stress on Thyroid Health: A Comparative Histomorphological and Endocrine Study in Adult Male and Female Rats

By Saba Saleem Safdar, Khadija Qamar, Aqsa Zahid, Muhammad Fahad Atta, Muhammad Rizwan Bashir Kiani, Muhammad Sabir

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the effect of varying durations of noise exposure on the histomorphological and endocrine profile of the thyroid gland in male and female adult rats. Study Design: An experimental study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Anatomy, Army Medical College, Raw...

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Comparison of Intrathecal Morphine versus Ultrasound-Guided Regional Analgaesia Techniques for Post-Caesarean Recovery Quality

By Mahmut Semih Akdag, Munise Yildiz, Nur Gozde Kulhan, Mahmut Sami Tutar, Betul Kozanhan

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the impact of ultrasound-guided regional analgaesia techniques on postoperative recovery and compare them with those of intratecal morphine (ITM) in obstetric patients undergoing elective caesarean delivery (CD). Study Design: Observational study. Place and Duratio...

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Increased Pulse Wave Velocity as a Predictor of Intraoperative Hypotension in Hypertensive Patients Undergoing Spinal Anaesthesia

By Emre Balta, Sinan Yilmaz

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate whether intra-operative hypotension could be predicted with pulse wave velocity (PWV) if measured preoperatively. Study Design: Descriptive analytical study. Place and Duration of the Study: The University Hospital in Turkiye between September 2021 and September ...

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Determination of the Late Postmortem Interval by Observing the Electrical Conductivity in Skeletal Muscles of Rats

By Shazia Umer, Madiha Shujat, Noreen Kashif, Muhammad Hassaan, Urooj Hussain, Durdana Zafar

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the values of electrical conductivity (EC) of cadaveric skeletal muscles of male rats and their relationship with different postmortem intervals (PMI). Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology...


A Nomogram Model for Predicting Clinical Pregnancy after Fresh IVF/ICSI-ET in Patients with Infertility and Endometriosis

By Xiaoju Wan, Yiguo Wan, Min Yu, Zhiqing Zhang, Zhihui Huang, Jun Tan

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the clinical and embryo laboratory factors that affect the clinical pregnancy rate of infertile patients with endometriosis (EMs), and establish a model for predicting clinical pregnancy. Study Design: An observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Reproduc...


Relationship of HbA1c with Mean Platelet Volume and Leucocyte Count in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

By Ozlem Kiziltas, Izzet Fidanci

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the relationship between mean platelet volume (MPV), leucocyte count, and HbA1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Study Design: Observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Bahcesehir Family Healthcare Centre (FHC), Adana, Turkiye, from...


Clinical Insights and Outcomes in Community-Acquired Acute Bacterial Meningitis versus Postoperative Bacterial Meningitis

By Hanife Nur Karakoc Parlayan, Asli Haykir Solay, Begum Ruveyda Aksoy, Dilek Bulut, Mahsa Hojabri, Irfan Sencan

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the demographics, clinical characteristics, and in-hospital mortality rates between community-acquired bacterial meningitis cases and postoperative bacterial meningitis. Study Design: Analytical study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Infectious Diseases...

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C5aR2 in Breast Cancer and Its Relationship with Clinicopathological Features

By Erum Khaliq, Sumayyah Shawana, Nighat Jamal

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the relation between C5aR2 and clinicopathological parameters of breast cancer.                   Study Design: Observational study.        &...

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A Mesoporous Silica-Based Nano-Drug Co-Delivery System with Gemcitabine for Targeted Therapy of Pancreatic Cancer

By Quan Lin, Shiwei Guan, Minghui Peng, Haibo Yu

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of the mesoporous silica-based nano-drug co-delivery system with gemcitabine (GEM) in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of the Study: Wenzhou Central Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China,...

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Detection of Rotavirus, Norovirus, and Astrovirus Causing Acute Diarrhoea in Children by Multiplex PCR in a Tertiary Care Hospital

By Khushbakht Alam, Eijaz Ghani, Muhammad Ali Rathore, Saifullah Khan Niazi, Hina Saeed, Misbah Noor

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the use of a multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test in detecting three viruses namely Rotavirus, Norovirus (genotypes 1 and 2), and Astrovirus that cause gastroenteritis in children under the age of five years. Study Design: A cross-sectional stud...


Quality of Life, Perceived Stigma, and Challenges Faced by the Parents of Girls with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

By Muniba Mehmood, Jamshed Akhtar, Naima Zamir, Mohsina Noor Ibrahim

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the quality of life (QoL), perceived stigma, and extent of anxiety and/or depression among parents of female children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Study Design: Observational cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Paediatri...

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Are Hyperlipidaemia and Insulin Resistance Risks For Sarcopenia?

By Mustafa Tuna, Bilgehan Kolutek Ay, Hatice Incebiyik

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate whether insulin resistance and lipid metabolism disorders could be associated with sarcopenia. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sanliurfa Training and Research Hos...

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Predictive Factors for Major Bleeding in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Clinical Prediction Study

By Teng Qiu, Xiao-Tao Hu

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate major bleeding risk factors in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for upper urinary tract calculi and validate a prediction model. Study Design: Analytical study. Place and Duration of the Study: The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China, f...

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Application of Bilateral Cerebral Perfusion + Balloon Occlusion of Descending Aorta + Antegrade Perfusion of Lower Body in Debakey Type I Aortic Dissection

By Yang Yujian, Luo Juan, Zhang Peiyun, Feng Yaoguang, Asfandyar Khan, Lei Zhengwen

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a new perfusion method in DeBakey Type I aortic dissection surgery, with the goal of enhancing thorough organ protection and optimising patient outcomes. Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Thoracic and Cardi...

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Association Between Neuropsychiatric Event and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Clinical Manifestation: A Meta-Analysis

By Ying Liu, Qianru Guo, Pingping Yu, Liyun Zhang, Na Yuan, Xinmei Song

ABSTRACT To uncover the clinical characteristics and investigate the underlying causes of psychiatric manifestations in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), including its subset, neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE). Through comprehensive database searches in PubMed, Em...

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Thymosin Alpha 1 Plus Routine Treatment for the Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

By Ailing Cao, Fanchao Feng, Xianmei Zhou

ABSTRACT This systematic review was conducted to assess the curative effect of Thymosin alpha 1 in the acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) patients. Six electronic databases including EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database,...


Burnout among Medical and Dental Students: Prevalence, Determinants, and Coping Mechanisms

By Shehla Baqai, Inayat Hussain Thaver, Fouzia Naeem Effendi

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the burnout and resilience scores among medical and dental students and to identify the factors that affect burnout and resilience of the students. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Bahria University Health Sciences, Karac...


Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Young Adults

By Hina Inam, Abdul Ahad Sohail, Aiman Aamir, Kaleem S. Ahmed, Narmeen Asif, Syed Shahabuddin Sharfuddin

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the risk factors for early onset of coronary artery disease (CAD) and assess the preoperative presentation, perioperative course, survival, and short-term complications after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) in patients aged 45 years or younger undergoing CABG. Stu...


The Role of Edmonton Frailty Scale in Determining the Postoperative Complications in Elderly: A Prospective Observational Study

By Seyda Canli, Cem Ece, Fulya Yilmaz Barut

ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the effect of Edmonton Frailty Index on the determination of postoperative complication and mortality rates in patients over 65 years of age. Study Design: An observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Universit...

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RENAL Nephrometry Scores and Perioperative Outcomes in Open Partial Nephrectomy

By Nadeem Bin Nusrat, Sana Kundi, Assad Ur Rehman, Nauman Zafar, Sarmad Imtiaz Bajwa, Saira Imtiaz

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of RENAL nephrometry scores in guiding open partial nephrectomy for renal malignancies and comprehend perioperative factors influencing outcomes. Study Design: Observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Urology, Pakistan Kidney an...

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Paediatric Pain Assessment and Perioperative Pain Management: A Survey of Practice in Teaching Hospitals in the Two Provinces of Pakistan

By Bushra Salim, Muhammad Ali Asghar, Shemila Abbasi, Saima Rashid, Khalid Maudood Siddiqui, Fauzia Anis Khan

ABSTRACT Objective: To map the practice of paediatric perioperative pain assessment and management among consultant anaesthetists working in teaching institutions in the two provinces of Pakistan. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Anaesthesiology...

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Deep Vein Thrombosis as a Harbinger of Malignancy in the Emergency Department

By Mehmet Cihat Demir, Kudret Selki

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine whether malignancy was discovered within one year of follow-up in patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the emergency department (ED). Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Duzce...


High-Risk Influential Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases among Young Adults

By Xiaowei Wang, Tianhong Yang, Jinxiu Liu

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to compare high-risk influential factors for cardiovascular diseases among different young adults. It was a retrospective study carried out from January 2020 to 2022. A total of 700 young adults who underwent a physical examination or were hospitalised at the Baodi...


Effect of Blood Component Transfusion on Coagulation Function in Postpartum Haemorrhage

By Tianming Yan, Huiqun Xu, Fengling Li, Bili Zhang, Qiang Hong, Yijing Wang

ABSTRACT Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a serious complication of pregnancy. In this study, patients with PPH were treated with blood component transfusion, and the effectiveness of blood component transfusion and its influence on coagulation function were analysed. This retrospective randomised co...


Treatment of Tophaceous Deposits in the First Metatarsophalangeal Joints of Both Feet – Part I

By Dongpeng Zhang, Xiaoxue Jiang, Yanli Ma


Association Between Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Hypertension: A Potential Clinical Correlation

By Tazein Amber, Saadia Tabassum, Shiyam Sunder, Muhammad Zain Mushtaq


Growth Differentiation Factor-15 versus Human Chorionic Gonadotropin in Pathophysiology of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

By Sameen Aftab, Qazi Muhammad Zarlish


Confronting the Obesity Epidemic in Pakistani
Children - Management, Causes, and the Role of
Monogenic Factors

By Versha Rani Rai


Response to the Letter on Pakistani Postgraduate Medical Education by Shaikh AJ and Burney I

By Nadeem Pervez, Ahmed Nadeem Abbasi