A Clinical Algorithm for Screening Compensated Advanced Chronic Liver Disease Utilizing Ultrasonography, Platelet Count, and Albumin Levels, With Transient Elastography as Reference.

Background and aims Compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD) refers to asymptomatic patients with advanced fibrosis who do not yet exhibit clinical or radiological signs of portal hypertension. Early detection of cACLD is essential for effective risk stratification and timely management, potentially preventing progression to more severe and irreversible stages of liver disease. Transient elastography (TE) is the primary diagnostic method for cACLD, with several diagnostic thresholds commonly used.

Students' feedback on teaching and assessment at Nishtar Medical College, Multan.

Objective: To obtain feedback on teaching and assessment methods in professional undergraduate medical examinations.

Methods: The study was conducted at Nishtar Medical College, Multan, Pakistan, from May 21 to May 26, 2012. A written questionnaire covering topics on various teaching and assessment methods was used to get feedback from students of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th year M.