JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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To identify the strengths and weaknesses of the current selection process for admissions to public medical colleges being followed in the province of Punjab and to suggest changes. ⋯ Entrance and aptitude tests in Punjab were found to be valid and reliable with incremental predictive validity at least for performance in the pre-clinical years. It is suggested that Higher Secondary School Certificate-marks should have little, if any, weightage in the selection process.
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To evaluate the diagnostic significance of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in detecting the development of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing contrast imaging in an emergency department setting. ⋯ Diagnostic contrast computed tomography examination in patients with normal renal function did not lead to Contrast-induced nephropathy or increased neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin levels, an accepted early indicator of kidney injury.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intralesional triamcinolone alone and in combination with 5-fluorouracil for the treatment of keloid and hypertrophic scars.
To compare the use of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and its combination with 5 flourouracil in the treatment of keloid and hypertrophic scars in terms of reduction in initial height of the scar. ⋯ Combination of triamcinolone acetonide and 5 flourouracil is superior to triamcinolone acetonide therapy in the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars.
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To observe students' perception of gross anatomy dissection. ⋯ There were differences in terms of attitudes and dissection hall experiences of medical students connected with the learning.
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To compare the presence of intellectual wellness awareness in students of public and private sector medical colleges in a metropolitan city. ⋯ Students of private medical colleges were better in terms of presence of intellectual wellness awareness, took active participation in class discussions, had good reading habits and carefully selected television programmes and movies.