Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of Meglumine Antimoniate and Miltefosine in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis.
To compare the efficacy and safety of meglumine antimoniate and miltefosine in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Pakistan. ⋯ Cutaneous leishmaniasis, Meglumine antimoniate, Miltefosine, Efficacy, Side-effects, Adverse effects, Safety, Treatment, Old world cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Commodifying Vaccines to Curtail Antibiotic Resistance Impact in Malaria Endemic Countries.
Rampant and prevalent deployment of an efficient malaria vaccine in Pakistan, together with basic control and preventive measures, could significantly decrease the economic and healthcare burden caused by drug-resistant malaria. Moreover, RTS, S/AS01 vaccine has attained a much-needed breakthrough after decades of growth, as an innovative vaccine for malaria in Phase III clinical trials, and presently undergoing implementation studies. ⋯ Vaccination is a potentially critical component of efforts to arrest the development and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance; though little is known about the impact vaccination may have within low-and-middle-income countries. Key Words: Antimicrobial resistance, Malaria, Vaccine.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Subspeciality Interests Among the Ophthalmology Residents: A Mixed-Methods Study.
To determine the popular subspeciality choices among ophthalmology residents, to explore the factors affecting that choice, and to identify the obstacles that they face while selecting a subspeciality fellowship. ⋯ Ophthalmology, Fellowship, Motivations, Career choices, Mentor, Pakistan.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Observational StudyComparison of Clinical Outcomes of Calcified and Non-Calcified Coronary Artery Lesion Intervention Under IVUS Guidance.
To evaluate the clinical results of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided intervention for calcified coronary artery lesions. ⋯ Coronary artery calcification, Intravascular imaging, Coronary artery disease, Target vessel revascularisation, Percutaneous coronary intervention.