Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2020
Effect of COVID-19 on the Working of a Tertiary Care Hospital.
To evaluate the effect of COVID-19 on the working of a tertiary care hospital. ⋯ There had been a decrease in the number of patients presenting to the hospital across the board with the most marked increase being in elective surgeries. Key Words: COVID-19, Hospital working, Patient load, Elective surgery.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2020
COVID-19 and Anxiety amongst Doctors: A Pakistani Perspective.
To assess anxiety in Pakistani doctors in context of COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate possible causes. ⋯ COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the psychological well-being of doctors. Greater attention needs to be paid towards lady doctors to ensure their mental well-being. Key Words: Anxiety disorders, Pandemic, Personal protective equipment, Workforce.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2020
Modifying Surgical Practice in the Times of Current COVID-19 Pandemic.
In the times of current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the surgical practice is suffering. The present report summarises the impact of this pandemic on our surgical services and the changes that have been promulgated for the resumption of services with the purpose of providing valuable information for our surgical colleagues worldwide. ⋯ We need to find ways to continue providing essential medical services to patients, while fighting with this pandemic since it might take longer than expected to end. Key Words: COVID-19, Pandemic, Surgery, Personal protective equipment, N95 masks.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2020
Correlation between E-Cadherin and Hormone Receptor Status among Breast Cancer Patients.
To determine the association between E-cadherin expression and hormone receptors status in patients with breast cancer. ⋯ The study showed that there is significant association between E-cadherin expression and hormone receptor status, HER2-neu, menopausal status, age of patients, grade of tumour and size of tumour. Key Words: E-cadherin, Hormone receptors, Breast carcinoma, ER, PR and HER 2.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2020
COVID-19 Outbreak and Dentistry: Guidelines and Recommendations for the Provision of Dental Healthcare Services.
After lockdown beginning from the third week of March 2020, face-to-face dentistry is gradually resuming with dental healthcare personnel feeling encouraged to safely provide treatment to the patients amid stringent infection control strategies. Having alerted to the associated infection threat, dentists will be better responding to the challenges of infection control in their clinics. Infection control strategies will follow the rapidly evolving guidelines of the local and international regulatory bodies that are relevant to this pandemic. ⋯ The impacts seem to have long-term effect on the pattern of dental care; and a need for significant changes in the way dentists will provide dental care from now onwards. A wider use of tele-dentistry consultation platforms will obviously reduce the need for patients 2019; visits to dentists and dental hospitals. Key Words: COVID-19, Dentistry, Guidelines, Standards, Healthcare services.