Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of Micro-Leakage around Temporary Restorative Materials Placed in Complex Endodontic Access Cavities: An In-Vitro Study.
To compare mean micro-leakage around 3 types of temporary restorative materials in-vitro, when placed adjacent to permanent restorations (amalgam) in complex endodontic access cavities. ⋯ In a complex access cavity made adjacent to a pre-existing amalgam restoration, CLIP exhibits the least micro-leakage, followed by IRM and Cavit.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jun 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialSerum Ischemia-Modified Albumin Levels in Experimental Model of Acute Pancreatitis.
To establish whether the Ischemia-Modified Albumin (IMA), a new parameter of oxidative stress, has diagnostic role in experimental acute pancreatitis. ⋯ The present study showed in a rodent model that serum IMA might serve as an additional marker to monitor inflammation during pancreatitis.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialMobile phone intervention to improve diabetes care in rural areas of Pakistan: a randomized controlled trial.
To determine the effect of mobile phone intervention on HbA1c in type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients living in rural areas of Pakistan. ⋯ Mobile phone technology in rural areas of Pakistan was helpful in lowering HbA1c levels in intervention group through direct communication with the diabetic patients. Lowering LDL and following diabetic diet plan can reduce HbA1c in these patients and help in preventing future complications.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of clarithromycin in pityriasis rosea.
To determine the efficacy of clarithromycin in the treatment of Pityriasis Rosea (PR). ⋯ Clarithromycin is not effective in treatment of pityriasis rosea.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyReducing postoperative pterygium recurrence: comparison of free conjunctival auto-graft and conjunctival rotation flap techniques.
To compare the recurrence of pterygium between free conjunctival auto-graft and conjunctival rotation flap following simple surgical excision of pterygium. ⋯ The surgical time for conjunctival rotation flap procedure is less as compared to free auto-graft, while their recurrence and complications are comparable.