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Volume 34, 12 Issues, 2024

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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Latest Articles
Volume 34 | Issue 7 | July 2024
Prostate Brachytherapy: Advancing Prostate Cancer Treatment in the Region

By Nadeem Pervez, Saad Alrashidi


Impact of Epidural Catheter-Incision Congruency on Postoperative Analgesia after Major Abdominal Surgery: An Observational Study in a Teaching Hospital

By Ali Sarfraz Siddiqui, Usama Ahmed, Gauhar Afshan

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the frequency of appropriate epidural catheter-incision congruency in adult patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries, as well as the frequency of ineffective postoperative analgesia with continuous epidural infusion, side effects, and complications of epidural i...

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Efficacy of Nd:YAG Laser 1064-nm in the Treatment of Onychomycosis

By Afshan Kiran, Seemab Khan, Najia Ahmed, Maira Ali

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the effectiveness of neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser 1064 nm in the management of onychomycosis. Study Design: Descriptive observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Dermatology, PNS Shifa Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, fro...

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Assessing the Accuracy of AI Models in Orthodontic Knowledge: A Comparative Study Between ChatGPT-4 and Google Bard

By Sadia Naureen, Huma Ghazanfar Kiani

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the knowledge accuracy of ChatGPT-4 and Google Bard in response to knowledge-based questions related to orthodontic diagnosis and treatment modalities. Study Design: Cross-sectional comparative study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Orthodontics, Rawal I...

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Vitamin D and Lipid Profiles in Infertile PCOS and Non-PCOS Females

By Arfa Azhar, Syed Mahboob Alam, Rehana Rehman

ABSTRACT Objective: This research is aimed to explore the relationship between vitamin D and lipid profile in females with PCOS and non-PCOS infertile female subjects. Study Design: Comparative descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, The ...

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Comparison of Different Genioplasty Techniques in Terms of Neurosensory Deficit and Haematoma Formation

By Syed Ammar Yasir, Saad Mahmood, Tariq Mahmood, Arooj Mushtaq, Saadat Ullah, Ruhma Tariq

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare different types of genioplasty techniques (chin advancement, rotation and advancement, setback, and reduction) in terms of neurosensory deficit and haematoma formation. Study Design: Comparative analytical study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Oral an...

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Harnessing the Power of Big Data Analytics-Estimation of Reference Intervals for Neonatal Serum TSH in Pakistan Using RefineR Algorithm

By Siraj Muneer, Sibtain Ahmed, Ashish Kumar Agravatt, Imran Siddiqui

ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the population-specific reference intervals (RIs) for neonatal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in Pakistani neonates, utilising the refineR algorithm. Study Design: Observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine...

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Biochemical and Oxidative Biomarkers in Preeclampsia

By Muhammad Naveed Najeeb, Umaira Munir, Nimrah Sattar, Shakila Yasmin

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the biochemical and oxidative stress parameters as biomarkers in preeclampsia. Study Design: Cross-sectional analytical study. Place and Duration of the Study: Departments of Obstetrics / Gynaecology and Biochemistry, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakist...

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CDK4/6 Inhibitor-Associated Mean Corpuscular Volume Change: A Potential Parameter for Predicting Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer?

By Atila Yildirim, Mustafa Emre Duygulu, Evren Fidan

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the impact of CDK4/6 inhibitors on erythrocyte mean corpuscular volume (MCV) change and its possible correlation with progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Study Design: Observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Medical O...


Nomogram to Predict Tube Occlusion During Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

By Qi Liu, Chengzhen Li, Baoxuan Wang, Guanying Yu

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the factors contributing to the blockage of perfusion tubes during hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in patients with appendiceal pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) undergoing combined cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemother...

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B2 Prognostic Index in Determining Prognosis in Metastatic Breast Cancer

By Mehmet Meric Coban, Mehmet Uzun, Tugba Yavuzsen

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the relationship between the B2 prognostic index (B2PI) scoring method and prognosis in metastatic breast cancer, and to create a formula based on parameters that can be easily accessed in daily practice. Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Stu...

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Identifying Malnutrition in Oncology Outpatients Using Different Screening Tools

By Ekmel Burak Ozsenel, Guldan Kahveci, Selma Dagci, Elif Yildirim, Fatih Akdogan, Sema Basat

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the results of different nutritional screening tools, including NRS-2002, PG-SGA, and NUTRISCORE for the detection of malnutrition in oncology outpatients. Study Design: A descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Daily Chemotherapy Unit, Umraniye Training a...

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Potential Mechanism and Therapeutic Targets of Polymyositis

By Ye He, Junjie Zheng, Jing Luo, Fei Liao, Mingzhi Hong, Xiaochun Zhu

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the variability in the expression profile of genes associated with polymyositis (PM), explore the potential molecular mechanisms underlying PM, and predict novel targets for intervention. Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department ...

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Expression and Significance of PKM1 in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

By Shanhu Zhu, Xiaolin Liang, Xiaoke Huang, Yibin Yao, Zhongyuan Tang, Zhenfang Liu

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the expression level of pyruvate kinase M1 (PKM1) in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) as well as its clinical significance. Study Design: A case-control study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Haematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of G...

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Aetiologies of Leg Pain among Patients Presenting to a Vascular Surgery Clinic

By Zia Ur Rehman, Muhammad Anees, Amna Riaz Khan, Hafsa Shaikh, Nadeem Ahmed Siddiqui, Fareed Ahmed Shaikh

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the frequency and pattern of different aetiologies of leg pain among patients visiting vascular surgery clinics. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Vascular Surgery Clinics of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, bet...

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Stabilisation Splint versus Other Conservative Therapies for the Treatment of TMD: A Systematic Review

By Sana Ahmed, Mehwish Khan, Jamshed Ahmed, Saad Saleem, Huma Shareef

ABSTRACT The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the effectiveness of stabilisation splint (SS) with other conservative treatment modalities in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). An electronic search in PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane was conducted to find randomi...

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Role of Postoperative Intact Parathyroid Hormone Levels in Predicting Hypocalcaemia after Thyroidectomy

By Sibgha Aimon, Humera Naz Altaf, Sehrish Latif, Fareeha Farooqui, Sohaib Khan, Mohammed Amir

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the sensitivity and specificity of intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels in predicting hypocalcaemia after thyroidectomy. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of General Surgery, Shifa International Hospit...


EUS-FNA Biopsy for Pancreatic Mass

By Engin Altinkaya, Ebru Akay, Ali Koc, Erkan Caglar

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess both solid and cystic pancreatic lesions using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and the effect of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in patient management. Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Gastroente...

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Initial Experience of Robot-Assisted Surgeries

By Mahmood Ayyaz, Muhammad Waris Farooka, Usman Ismat Butt, Muhammad Umar

ABSTRACT Objective: To present initial experience with the first 100 cases of robotic-assisted surgery by the Department of General Surgery. Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Surgery, National Hospital and Medical Centre, Lahore, Pakistan, from May 2022...

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Investigation of Clinical Course and Possible Drug Interactions in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Breast Cancer

By Alper Turkel, Cengiz Karacin, Berna Oksuzoglu

ABSTRACT This study aims to investigate the clinical course and potential drug interactions of breast cancer patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Ten patients diagnosed with MS and breast cancer, who were followed up and treated in the authors’ centre between January 2000 and Dece...


Objective Signs versus Subjective Disease Index in Dry Eye Disease

By Ceren Turkoglu

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the ocular surface disease index (OSDI) questionnaire with objective tests in dry eye disease. Study Design: A prospective observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Ophthalmology, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Nigde, Turkiye, from 9th June...

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Addressing the Paediatric Physiotherapy's Unmet Needs

By Kiran Yameen

ABSTRACT This viewpoint emphasises the vital role that paediatric physiotherapy plays in satisfying children's rehabilitation requirements, especially those of children with chronic illnesses and impairments. It highlights issues including inadequate education and a lack of personnel, underscori...


High Creatinine Level Secondary to Use of CDK 4/6 Inhibitor Treatment (Palbociclib and Ribociclib) + Endocrine Therapy (ET)

By Merve Keskinkilic, Huseyin Salih Semiz, Tugba Yavuzsen, Aziz Karaoglu

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to share real-life data on the increase in creatinine due to CDK 4/6 inhibitor treatment and patients diagnosed with HR+/HER2-MBC and treated with ribociclib or palbociclib combined with ET were included in the study. While creatinine increase was observed in 17.9% ...


Promoting Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programmes in Pakistan: An Insight into Challenges and Opportunities

By Yasmin Nadeem Parpio, Mehreen Aslam, Anosha Essani, Ahmed Akber, Sonia Ijaz Haider

ABSTRACT Suicide is a global health concern, with profound social, emotional, and economic repercussions for individuals, families, and communities. Suicidal behaviour among adolescents, encompassing ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts poses a significant global public health challenge. The cu...


Reinforcing the Unsettled Problem of Biological Weapon Convention in Pakistan: Reasons of Concern and Action

By Maria Khan, Saba Khan


Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression among Healthcare Workers During the Omicron Pandemic and Its Impact on Gastrointestinal Symptoms

By Xiaoqiang Liu, Chanchan Lin, Yilin Zeng, Peizhong Chen, Yisen Huang


Enhancing Postgraduate Medical Education: Upscaling and Recognition of Pakistan’s Training

By Asim Jamal Shaikh, Ikram Burney


Weaving Stories into Education: An Urgent Need to Integrate Narrative Medicine into Pakistan’s Medical Curriculum

By Muhammad Hamza Khan, Maliha Malik, Farheen Malik


Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Typhi: A National Disaster

By Sajid Ali Shah, Shahan Ahmed


Simple, Rapid, Safe, and Cost-Effective Technique for Rectal Washout During Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer

By Xiao Liang, Feng Chi