Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2021
Observational StudyStandard Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Prognosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Younger Patients.
To investigate standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (SMuRFs) and prognosis of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) aged 50 years or younger. ⋯ Younger patients with ACS were more likely to have at least one SMuRFs; and were likely to have a better prognosis than older patients. Key Words: Coronary artery disease, Acute coronary syndrome, Middle aged, Risk factors, Prognosis.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2021
Effectiveness of Simulation-based Clinical Skills Training for Medical Students in Respiratory Medicine:
A Pilot Study.To assess the effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation-based medical education (HF-SBME) in teaching and learning respiratory clinical examination in medical students. ⋯ Although medical students perceived HF-SBME as a beneficial teaching modality, it did not translate into improved performance. More research is required to determine the utility of HF-SBME in a developing country, like Pakistan. Key Words: Simulation, High-fidelity, Medical education, Developing country, Clinical skills.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2021
Case ReportsPseudoactinomycotic Radiate Granules (PAMRAGs) in the Extensor Tendon of Hand.
Pseudoactinomycotic radiate granules (PAMRAGs) are most frequently observed in female genitalia. Morphologically, these closely resemble the actual actinomycotic granules. Actinomyces are infectious organisms that require treatment; whereas, PAMRAGs do not require a specific treatment since they are not infectious. ⋯ Differentiating PAMRAGs from actual actinomycotic infections is crucial for the treatment. Pathologists should be familiar with the presence and appearance of PAMRAGs to avoid misdiagnosis of actinomycosis and prevent unnecessary antibiotic use. Key Words: Pseudoactinomycotic radiate granules (PAMRAGs), Extensor tendon, Actinomyces, Hand.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2021
Observational StudyDistant Metastasis Patterns of Lung Cancer on Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Association with Age and Histological Subtype.
To investigate whether age or other factors are determinants of distant metastasis in patients with lung cancer. ⋯ Although age is not a risk factor for distant metastasis in lung cancer, female gender, T3/4 tumour, SCLC subtype, and smoking history of >66 pack-years are high-risk factors. PET/CT is recommended as the first-choice imaging technique in patients with lung cancer indicated for distant metastasis scanning. Key Word: Lung cancer, PET/CT, Metastases, Histological subtype, T-stage.