Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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To determine the outcome of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and its prognostic factors among hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. ⋯ A higher efficiency of SBRT was found among HCC patients attending Radiology Department. Key Words: Stereotactic body radiation therapy, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Toxicity, Survival.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2021
Predictive Significance of Ki-67 and Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Gastric Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant FLOT Chemotherapy.
We aimed to determine the predictive significance of Ki-67 and platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in patients with gastric cancer (GC), who received fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, docetaxel (FLOT) as neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). ⋯ Ki-67 and PLR have predictive significance in GC patients treated with neoadjuvant FLOT. Ki-67 is an independent prognostic marker for OS in gastric cancer. Key Words: FLOT, Gastric cancer, Ki-67, Platelet lymphocyte ratio.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2021
Observational StudyPoppy Intoxication in Infants and Children: Hazards of a Folk Remedy.
To study the clinical and laboratory profile in infants and children presented in the tertiary care hospital with poppy intake and to compare the profile between those who survived with those who died. ⋯ Poppy opium is very dangerous and hazardous for infants as it depresses respiration, causes coma; and can be fatal. People need to be educated to curb this harmful practice and authorities need to take necessary actions to stop the sale of poppy at shops and stores. Key Words: Poppy, poisoning/Intoxication, Infants, Meiosis, Apneic spell.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2021
Effect of Very Advanced Maternal Age on Pregnant Women and Fetuses.
To compare the difference in the effect on pregnant women and fetuses between very advanced maternal age (age of or over 45 years) and other ages (age below 45 years). ⋯ The incidence of gestational complications and adverse perinatal outcomes may be increased in very advanced maternal age singleton pregnant women aged over 45 years. Key Words: Very advanced maternal age, Pregnant women, Pregnancy, Fetus, Complications.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2021
The Relationship between Third-generation TSH Receptor Antibody Positivity and Cumulative Methimazole Dose Used until Remission in Graves' Disease.
To determine the relationship between the positivity of third-generation TSH receptor antibody (TRAb) at the time of diagnosis and the cumulative methimazole dose used until remission in patients with Graves' disease. ⋯ Graves' disease patients with positive third-generation TRAb were found to have a lower rate of remission in the 18-month period compared to negative patients. Key Words: Graves' disease, TSH receptor antibody, Cumulative, Methimazole.