Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Correlation between Depression Severity and Thiol Disulfide Homeostasis in Patients undergoing Hemodialysis.
To investigate the correlation between depression severity and oxidative stress in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) using thiol disulfide homeostasis (TDH). ⋯ Almost half of HD patients had at least moderate depression symptoms. In the group of HD patients with DS, TDH shifted in the oxidative direction. This may contribute to the future studies in enlightening depression etiology in HD patients. Key Words: Hemodialysis, Depression, Thiol disulfide homeostasis (TDH), IMA.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
A Comparison of Complications and Success Rates after PCNL in Younger and Elderly Patients.
To compare the outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) across younger and elderly, especially PCNL complications in terms of modified Clavian grading system. ⋯ Despite old age, the success rates and complications were not remarkably different from that of the younger subjects for prone PCNL. Key Words: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Geriatrics, Renal stone, Complications.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Observational StudyInternal Jugular Vein Ultrasonography in Prediction of Postspinal Hypotension.
To determine the role of internal jugular vein (IJV) ultrasonography to predict postspinal hypotension in patients undergoing elective surgery. ⋯ Despite the moderate sensitivity and specifity rates, IJV collapsibility index can be considered as an alternative predictor of postspinal hypotension. Key Words: Internal jugular vein, Postspinal hypotension, Spinal anesthesia, Ultrasonography.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Response to Trastuzumab Treatment and Number of Cycles ın Her2-Positive Metastatic Gastric Cancer Survival.
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effects of trastuzumab on overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
The Effect of Potassium Citrate on Overactive Bladder Disease: A Cross-sectional Study.
To show the effect of potassium citrate treatment on overactive bladder disease in patients with kidney stone and overactive bladder symptoms. ⋯ Potassium citrate can be used in the treatment of overactive bladder disease. The effect of potassium citrate treatment on ameliorating overactive bladder symptoms is more distinct in elderly patients. Key Words: Renal stones, Potassium citrate, Overactive bladder.