Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Systemic Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients with Fuchs' Uveitis Syndrome: Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratio.
To evaluate the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in patients with Fuchs' uveitis syndrome (FUS). ⋯ The current study suggests that a slowly progressive immune-mediated process can affect peripheral blood inflammatory biomarkers and there is evidence of benign subclinical systemic inflammation in patients with FUS. Key Words: Fuchs uveitis syndrome, Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, Platelet to lymphocyte ratio.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Observational StudyClinical Features and Treatment Outcomes of Children with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
To describe clinical features and treatment options in pediatric patients with ALCL (Anaplastic large cell lymphoma) and their outcome over a span of 10 years. ⋯ This analysis shows poor outcomes in pediatric ALCL. The most common cause of mortality was hematological toxicity and febrile neutropenia associated with it. Supportive care needs to be improved. Key Words: Clinical features, Outcomes, Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), Children.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Neonatal Outcome of Pregnancies Complicated with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia.
To determine the neonatal outcome with maternal idiopathic thrombocytopenia. ⋯ There are considerable chances of neonatal thrombocytopenia when mothers were suffering with idiopathic thrombocytopenia during pregnancy. These findings may be useful for the medical staff to counsel pre-pregnant or pregnant women with ITP as well as care required during delivery. Key Words: Thrombocytopenia, Idiopathic thrombocytopenia, Neonatal ITP, Pre-natal ITP.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Microwave Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules: Effects on Systemic Inflammatory Response.
To explore the alterations of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a systemic inflammatory marker after microwave ablation for benign thyroid nodules. Study Design: A descriptive study. ⋯ After ultrasound-guided microwave ablation of benign thyroid module, VRR percentage increased significantly, while the inflammatory marker NLR value decreased. Key Words: Biomarker, Inflammation, Microwaves, Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, Thyroid nodule.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Review Meta AnalysisEfficiency of Thyroid Function Test in the Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation Following Open Heart Surgery.
To analyse the efficiency of thyroid function tests (thyroid stimulating hormone, thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine) on prediction of postoperative atrial fibrillation. ⋯ Preoperative levels of tri-iodothyronine was an effective parameter for predicting postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery, but there was a need of larger trials for eliminating heterogeneity for all of the parameters of thyroid function tests. Key Words: Cardiac surgery, Atrial fibrillation, Thyroid stimulating hormone, Thyroxine, Tri-iodothyronine.