Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
ISSN: 1022-386X (PRINT)
ISSN: 1681-7168 (ONLINE)
The Effectiveness of Nicorandil in Heart Failure Patients: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-AnalysisBy Tongge Mu, Kaixuan Tang, Yan Sun, This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nicorandil in treating heart failure by synthesizing evidence from diverse studies. This stud... |
Abnormal Brain Function in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Meta-Analysis of Resting-State Functional Magnetic Resonance ImagingBy Xi Sun, Dongmei Fu, Yuting Mao, Zuanfang Li, Yinghong Lin, Jiaqiu Lin, This meta-analysis investigated the neurophysiological underpinnings of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by examining resting-state functional magne... |
Incisional Hernia Repair: Metanalysis on Laparoscopic and Open Surgical RepairBy Rosario Vecchio, Serena Scilletta, Eva Intagliata, Despite the benefits of laparoscopic surgery, routine laparoscopic treatment of incisional hernia remains controversial. The aim of this meta-analysis... |
Correlation of Peripheral Blood CD4/CD8 Ratio with Efficacy and Prognosis in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving PD-1/PD-L1 InhibitorsBy Guo-xiang Li, Qi-ming Zheng, Yuan-yuan Li, Ye-peng Wang, Min Zhang, Zhi-gang Sun, The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive role of peripheral blood CD4/CD8 ratio in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tre... |
Correlation of HER2 Expression in Gastric Carcinoma with Clinicopathological Parameters in the Omani PopulationBy ASIM QURESHI, Hana Al Julandana, Sara Al Barkhati, Ahmed Al Ghaithi, Asem Shalaby, This retrospective study was conducted to determine the relation between Her2 expression and the clinicopathological and prognostic characteristics of... |
The Association Between Facial Aging and Bone Mineral Density: A Mendelian Randomization StudyBy Yabo Wang, Chao Zhen, Ziyu Wang, Lu Zhang, Yunzhen Chen, This article aimed to assess the causative association between facial aging and bone mineral density (BMD) using Mendelian randomization (MR). In this... |
Comparison of Pulmonary Index Score after Treatment with Salbutamol through Nebulizers Vs Metered – Dose Inhalers with Spacer Device for Treatment of Childhood WheezeBy Arooj Khan, Shaista Azeem Khan, Syed Mohsin Ali Shah, Faizan Sadiq, Abdul Khaliq, Shahana Nisar, The aim of this study was to compare the mean pulmonary index score after salbutamol delivery through nebulizers and metered-dose inhalers with spacer... |
Oxidative Balance Scores In Cancer Survivors: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional StudyBy Jaehyuck Lee, In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn, Although some studies have investigated the relationship between oxidative imbalance and adverse outcomes, there is a lack of data on oxidative balanc... |
Association Between Mental Health and Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Fatty Liver DiseaseBy Ji Hyeon Park, Yoo Jeong Lee, In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn, Depression has recently been suggested as a novel predisposing factor for metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) among US adul... |
Glomerular Filtration Rate By Gamma Camera Based Method: A Single Centre Interobserver Agreement StudyBy Rebecca Sharoon, Zaigham Salim Dar, Muhammad Atif, Zeeshan Sikandar, Raana Fatima, The objective of this study was to determine interobserver agreement in calculation of glomerular filtration rate by gamma camera-based method. It was... |
Association between Preoperative Expectations and Postoperative Satisfaction in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff RepairBy Qilong Jiang, Yang Liu, Zhi Zhao, Yu Chen, Yu Deng, The aim of this study was to determine the association between preoperative expectations (PE) and postoperative satisfaction for patients undergoing a... |
Impact of Hands-on Cadaveric Dissection Courses on the Improvement of Surgical Skills of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon; A Survey from the Consultants and Postgraduate TraineesBy Saleh Khurshied, Altaf Hussain, Mujahid Raza, Nawal Khurshid, Maesum Ali, Mehrunnisa Nawaz, A cross-sectional observational study at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, PIMS Islamabad from April 2023 to May 2024 to determine the impact of... |
Integration of Digital Modality in Virtual Classroom Enhances Nursing Students’ Inclusiveness in Learning: A Game Based ApproachBy Sanam Hanif, Rabab Vadivala, COVID-19 and virtual learning were transformative changes for educators and students in nursing education. This rapid shift necessitated educators to ... |
Clinical Outcomes and Long-Term Effects of Consolidative Radiotherapy in Paediatric Hodgkin's LymphomaBy Syed Muhammad Jawad Zaidi, Rabia Muhammad Wali, Naila Inayat, Sadia Anjum, Objective: To evaluate the long-term effects and disease outcomes of consolidative radiotherapy in paediatric Hodgkin’s lymphoma (PHL). Study Des... |
Comparison of the Combination of Interscalene Block and Superficial Cervical Block Anaesthesia with Interscalene Block Anaesthesia in Shoulder Surgery OperationsBy Abdulhakim Şengel, Selcuk Secilmis, Evren Buyukfirat, Nuray Altay, Veysi Yazar, Mehmet Baki Bilsel, Objective: To compare shoulder surgery patients who received interscalene block and superficial cervical block anaesthesia with those who received onl... |
Balancing Benefits and Risks of the Use of Cage in Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Surgery: A meta-analysisBy Yunpeng Mao, Feng Yao, Chao Xu, Xinlin Wu, Yuhao Yang, Fuyong Zhang, Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a prevalent spinal disorder for which the primary treatment approach involves surgical intervention, including reduction, ... |
Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Anaesthetic Workload at a Tertiary Care Hospital in PakistanBy Aliya Ahmed, Azmeena Nizar, Gauhar Afshan, Objective: To compare the anaesthetic workload during the COVID-19 pandemic with the workload immediately before and two years after the pandemic at ... |
Factors Influencing Glycemic Control in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetics: Cross-Sectional Analysis of Individual and Parental FactorsBy Fozia Memon, Muzna Arif, Maryam Haider, Muhammad Farrukh Qazi, Imran Nisar, Khadija Nuzhat Humayun, Objective: To identify modifiable risk factors that influence glycaemic control in type I Diabetes adolescents. Study Design: Cross-sectional, anal... |
The Efficacy of Topical Hyaluronic Acid 0.2% in the Management of Symptomatic Oral Lichen PlanusBy Saadiya Siddiqui, Ayesha Chatta, Faria Altaf, The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of 0.2% topical hyaluronic acid in management of symptomatic oral lichen planus (OLP). This prospec... |
Evaluating Medical Educators Practices: Core Competencies and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for Healthcare Professional EducatorsBy Khadija Farrukh Warraich, The objective of the research was to evaluate core competencies and entrustable professional activities (EPAs) for healthcare professional educators s... |
Comprehensive Evaluation of Peripheral Blood Count Parameters in Donor Deferral Practices: Its Utility as a Quality Control Tool in Blood Banking ServicesBy Helen MARY Robert, Zunairah Mughal, Noman Anjum Rana, Intzar Ali, Sumaira Ilyas, Ayesha WAHID Mian, This study assessed the role of peripheral blood counts in donor deferral and its utility as a quality control measure in blood banking. Conducted ret... |
Predictive Factors for Multiple Sessions of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery to Achieve Stone-Free StatusBy Volkan Selmi, Mehmet Caniklioglu, Sercan Sari, Levent Isikay, Objective: To investigate the potential predictive factors of requiring multiple sessions of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) to achieve stone-fre... |
The Effectiveness of Team-Based Learning Compared with Lecture-Based Learning in Clinical Medicine: A Meta-AnalysisBy Bingrui Lu, Shu-hong Huang, Xu-ying Shi, Guo-xiang Li, Qing Yin, Zhi-gang Sun, A comprehensive comparison and evaluation of the effects of Team-based learning (TBL) and Lecture-based learning (LBL) on clinical medical education w... |
Early versus Late Stoma Reversal in Children Presenting with Acute AbdomenBy Abdullah Khan, Muhammad Bilal Mirza, Nabila Talat, Objective: To determine the morbidity e.g., anastomotic leakage and wound infections, in children enduring early (same admission) versus late (routine... |
Comparison of Dexmedetomidine vs Propofol for Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Children: A Meta-AnalysisBy Wei Yang, Mingjun Zhu, Jun Xu, Yueyong Wang, Pediatric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows visualization of internal structures in children without ionizing radiation, often requiring sedatio... |
Anti MOG Antibody Associated Disorders in PakistanBy 1. Tahira Mohammad, Arsalan Ahmad, Tahir Aziz Ahmed, Objective: To present clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes of patients who tested positive for anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein... |
Efficacy and Safety of Antifungal Drugs in Invasive Aspergillosis: A Network Meta-AnalysisBy Liangdong Zhu, Xun Yang, Keyu Li, Xiaolin Li, Xia Chen, A frequentist network meta-analysis was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of voriconazole, posaconazole, isavuconazole, amphotericin B deoxy... |
Development and validation of a tool to evaluate dental residents’ understanding and satisfaction with their post-graduate summative assessment.By Syed Murtaza Raza Kazmi, Fakeha Azhar Syed, Tabassum Zehra, Students’ comprehension of the assessment process is critical for a successful evaluation. The authors at the Aga Khan University Hospital, develope... |
Complete Remission in BCLC stage C Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated with HAIC Combined with PD1 Inhibitors and Anti-angiogenic TherapyBy Shitao Lu, Yapan Guo, Wencong Feng, Jun Yang, Yu Yin, Zhi Li, Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) at BCLC stage C poses substantial therapeutic challenges and is typically associated with a poor survival prognosis. Th... |
An Overview of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Medical EducationBy Shilu Wang, Rongqing Geng, Rongguang Xu, The application of Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in medical education and practice has garnered increasing attention, particularly its sign... |
OCCURRENCE OF PARAFUNCTIONAL HABITS IN ADULTS WITH AND WITHOUT TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERBy Ateeqa Younis, Nadia Zaib, Maira Tafzeel, Muqaddas Zafar, Hajra Habiba, Sameen Aamir, The objective of the study was to determine the occurrence of parafunctional habits in adults with and without temporomandibular disorder. It was a cr... |
The Educational Application of Teacher-made Mind Maps on StudentsBy Jin-lan Zhou, Shan-qin Wang, Kai-deng Hong, Ren-jiao Cai, Jing Chen, Xing-Wei Zhe, This study's purpose was to look into the potential educational applications of teacher-made mind maps on the students. This is a single-group wit... |
Efficacy of Sofosbuvir and Daclatasvir Combination Treatment in Chronic Hepatitis C in Patients Among Haemodialysis PatientsBy Sindhya Memon, Pooran Mal, Joti Seetlani, Aimen Yousuf, Shahnaz Rahimoon, Neelam Memon, The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Sofosbuvir and Daclatasvir (SOF/DCV) combination treatment in hemodialysis patients with c... |
Efficacy of Repeated Low-level Red Light in the Prevention and Control of Myopia among Children and AdolescentsBy Xue Zhang, Zirui Liu, Di Zhang, Zhuang Xiong, Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of repeated low-intensity red light (RLRL), orthokeratology lenses, and defocus spectacle lenses in controlling ax... |
Mixed Phenotypic Acute Leukaemia: Bridging the Gap Between Myeloid and Lymphoid LineagesBy Muhammad Zain Arshad, Muhammad Hussain, Muhammad Omair Riaz, Mustajab Alam, Muhammad Aftab Hassan, Maymoona Sohail, Objective: To characterize mixed phenotypic acute leukaemia (MPAL) by flowcytometric immunophenotyping in local population of Pakistan. Study design:... |
An insight into Chronic Laparoscopic Port Site Infections: A Systematic reviewBy Muhammad Tahir Ghani, Ibad Ur Rehman, Nain Sukh Dr, Burhan Tariq, Arif Khurshid, M Ali Aadwani, Chronic laparoscopic port site infections (PSI) are known to be caused by non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM). The aim of this systematic review was t... |
Rivaroxaban versus enoxaparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism and wound complications after total knee arthroplasty:A systematic review and meta-analysisBy Shasha He, Xiangbao Yin, Yingqi Xu, Zhiwei Zhong, A systematic review was conducted to compare rivaroxaban and enoxaparin in preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) and wound complications after total... |
Electrical Impedance Tomography-Guided Positive End-Expiratory Pressure Titration in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Meta-AnalysisBy Mumu Fan, Yunnan Hu, Peirong Zhang, This study explored the effectiveness of an electrical impedance tomography (EIT)-based positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) titration strategy com... |
Comparison of Success Rate of Direct versus Indirect Sinus Lifting Techniques for Vertical Bone Augmentation in Patients with Maxillary Dental ImplantsBy Syed Ammar Yasir, Muhammad Ishaq, Sameen Naweed, Syed Junaid Hussain Bukhari, Tariq Mahmood, Muhammad Arham, Objective: To compare direct and Indirect sinus lifting techniques in patients getting implants in maxillary molar region for parameters like post-ope... |
Association between VEGF gene polymorphism and diabetic neuropathy susceptibilityBy Lequan Wen, Changsen Yang, Tiangang Song, Nan Guo, Lirui Tang, Haokun Tian, Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes, characterized by peripheral nerve damage that manifests as sensory loss and pain. Vascular e... |
Medical students’ deaths by suicide in Pakistan: An alarming trend and a Call for ActionBy Sania Mumtaz Tahir, Muhammed Omer, Ahmad Nawaz, Nazish Imran, Suicide among medical students is a serious issue. To understand the pattern and risk factors of medical students’ deaths by suicide, a Google searc... |
Imaging features and clinicopathology of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neckBy Wanyi Shao, Yingyu Dai, Shan Huang, Yonghao Liu, Adenoid cystic carcinoma (Adenoid cystic carcinoma, ACC) is relatively rare in head and neck tumours, and the early imaging features are not specific,... |
Nicotine dependence as a prognostic factor for glycemic control in non-diabetic smokers: A nationwide Korean surveyBy Ji Hyeon Park, Yoo Jeong Lee, In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn, This study examined the independent relationship between nicotine dependence and glycaemic indices among non-diabetic smokers. Data of 672 non-diabeti... |
Reconstruction of Uterine Round Ligament in Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia RepairBy Haiwei Chen, Shida Zhang, Zhe Ji, Xiong Lu, Zhendong Jiao, Objective: To evaluate the safety and feasibility of a new technique for preserving the round ligament (RL) of the uterus during laparoscopic totally ... |
Preliminary survey report of eye cancers in PakistanBy Tayyab Afghani, Haroon Awan, Asad Aslam Khan, Objective: To estimate the magnitude of eye cancer and its annual frequency extrapolated from major eye care centres of the country. Design: Observat... |
The Impact of IV Labetalol on Cardiotocographic Changes in Severe PreeclampsiaBy Samina Aliya Sabir, Farnaz Zahoor, Ghulam Abbas, Objective: To evaluate the impact of intravenous (IV) labetalol on cardiotocographic (CTG) findings in patients with severe preeclampsia and to determ... |
Beyond the waves: Assessment of the clinical appropriateness of electroencephalography referrals in neurological practiceBy Noor Fatima, Safia Bano, Ahmad Nawaz, Muhammad Imran Malik, Muhammad Usman Choudhary, Ahsan Numan, This cross-sectional study evaluated the appropriateness of EEG referrals at the Department of Neurology, Mayo Hospital and King Edward Medical Univer... |
Robotic assisted cholecystectomy – our experience of first 156 robotic cholecystectomies performed on Versius robotic platform from PakistanBy Usman Ismat Butt, Mahmood Ayyaz, Muhammad WARIS Farooka, Muhammad Umar, Objective: To determine the console time and safety of robotic assisted cholecystectomy on the Versius system. Design: Observational study Place a... |
COMPARISON OF EFFICACY OF INTRALESIONAL TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE VERSUS INTRALESIONAL TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE AND PLATELET RICH PLASMA IN THE TREATMENT OF KELOIDSBy Imtiaz Khan Afridi, Shah Fiaz, Aiman Wazir, Salma Noreen, Objective: To compare the efficacy of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide alone versus its combination with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treat... |
The correlation of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) with per-operative findings in acute appendicitisBy Faran Hamid, Saeed Bin Ayaz, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Nabeel Imran, Adnan Mehraj, Naheed Akhtar, Objective: To ascertain whether the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) are reliable diagnostic tools for acut... |
Can Serum B-hCG Values Measured Following Embryo Transfer Predict Live Birth at Similar Values in Both Fresh and Frozen Transfers?By Burak Elmas, Serap Topkara Sucu, Berrin Goktug Kadoglu, Mustafa Ozturk, Ozlem Ozturk, Seyit Temel Ceyhan, Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the threshold B-hCG values that can predict the live birth rates in IVF-ET cycles and to compar... |
FREQUENCY OF SARCOPENIA IN COPD PATIENTSBy Sukriye Gundogdu, Halil Ibrahim Yakar, Handan Inonu Koseoglu, Ahmet Cemal Pazarli, Gokhan Aykun, Objective: To investigate the frequency of sarcopenia in COPD patients and the control group, and compare the 6-minute walk test (6MWT), handgrip stre... |
A DEEP LEARNING APPROACH FOR DETECTING PERIAPICAL LESIONS IN PANORAMIC RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGESBy Mert Yagiz Pekiner, Hakan Yulek, Ayse Gul Oner Talmac, Gaye Keser, Filiz Namdar Pekiner, Ibrahim Sevki Bayrakdar, Objective: To assess the performance of a deep learning method for apical lesion segmentation on dental panoramic radiographs. Study Design: Onservat... |
Cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery for the treatment of obesity: A cost–utility analysis at International Metabolic and Bariatric CenterBy Mushtaq Ahmad, Maria Alamgir, Waqar Ahmad, Mah Noor Dad Khan, Abdul Haseeb Sahibzada, Objective: To determine the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery in comparison to conservative treatment options in managing obesity and its sec... |
Team Objective Structured Bedside Assessment (TOSBA) in Pediatric Undergraduate StudentsBy Heena Rais, Azam Saeed Afzal, Amber Shamim Sultan, Farhana Zafar, Objective: To develop a Team Objective Structured Bedside Assessment (TOSBA) tool for assessing the pediatric undergraduate students’ clinical skill... |
Rate, Complications and Satisfaction of Epidural Analgesia Among the Parturient PopulationBy Sami Ur Rehman, Aleena Kashif, Arshad Taqi, Abdul Rehman, Affan Ahmad, Maryam Inayat, Objective: To determine the rate of labour epidural insertion, complications, and satisfaction among the parturient population admitted to the Gynaeco... |
Optimizing the Management of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients Hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia: The Efficacy of Multiplex Respiratory PCR TestingBy Orhan Dalkilic, Selami Aydin, Bekir Sami Uyanik, Suveyda Gozukucuk, Objective: To compare the positivity rates of pathogens detected in diabetic and non-diabetic pneumonia cases, assess the role of the Multiplex Respir... |
Evaluation of Hypermobility in Rhinoplasty: A Case-Control and Cross-Sectional StudyBy Omer Faruk Kocak, Mahmut Alpayci, Canser Yilmaz Demir, Server Ilter, Nazim Bozan, Objective: To determine the frequency and severity of hypermobility in rhinoplasty and to assess rhinoplasty satisfaction in rhinoplasty cases with hy... |