Exploring female medical students' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceptions related to breast cancer screening: a scoping review
J Med Life. 2023 Dec;16(12):1732-1739. doi: 10.25122/jml-2023-0412.ABSTRACTEarly detection measures for breast cancer, such as breast self-exams, clinical breast exams, and mammography, have considerable benefits in effectively reducing breast cancer-related mortality. As the incidence of breast cancer is steadily increasing, it is crucial to raise awareness on early detection. This scoping review assessed the current knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceptions of breast cancer screening among female medical students. We used the six phases of Arksey and O'Malley's framework from the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual and...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mirela Tomic Maria-Lorena Vescan Marius-Ionu ţ Ungureanu Source Type: research
Comparative analysis of immunological biomarkers in COVID-19 and bacterial pneumonia
This study highlights the potential significant impact of COVID-19 on the immunological biomarkers investigated.PMID:38585537 | PMC:PMC10994609 | DOI:10.25122/jml-2023-0273 (Source: Journal of Medicine and Life)
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mudathir Abdelshafea Abdelkareem Abakar Daralnaeem Hassan Ali Hamad Eman Faisal Hashim Mohamed Fad-Alla Omer Mahmoud Taha Mohamed Faki Abdellla Esmail Mohammed Idris Rouwida Omer Zeinab Osman Entesar Ahmed Gaffar Elhassan Mohamed Ahmed Abrahim-Holie Moham Source Type: research
Learning style preference and the academic achievements of medical students in an integrated curriculum
J Med Life. 2023 Dec;16(12):1802-1807. doi: 10.25122/jml-2023-0366.ABSTRACTUnderstanding how individuals learn best, known as learning style, is integral to optimizing educational outcomes. This analytical study was conducted among students in their fourth year who finalized their problem-based activities at the College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. The visual, aural, read/write, and kinesthetic (VARK) model was adopted to assess individual differences in learning preferences and their correlation with academic achievement in the problem-based learning (PBL)-dependent curriculum. The online self-administe...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Adel Mohamed Aboregela Source Type: research
Morphology and thickness of corneal endothelial cells in young Sudanese individuals with myopia
This study aimed to evaluate corneal endothelial cell morphology and central corneal thickness in young individuals with myopia. A prospective study was conducted at Al-Neelain University Eye Hospital between January 2019 and January 2020, including 160 patients with myopia (320 eyes). Data was gathered through clinical assessment of visual acuity, refractive error, and corneal endothelial cells. Results showed that 60% of participants with myopia were female, with a mean age of 21.99±2.8 years and a mean equivalent sphere of -3.19±2.67D. There was a significant difference in endothelial cell degeneration between myopia ...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Raghda Faisal Mutwaly Saif Hassan Alrasheed Abd Elaziz Mohamed Elmadina Sulaiman Aldakhil Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of physical therapy in patients with stage III COPD during ambulatory rehabilitation
This study aimed to determine the efficacy of a combined physical therapy and pharmacological treatment for patients recovering from stage III COPD exacerbation. The efficacy of the rehabilitation program was assessed using anthropological parameters, physical condition, respiratory system function, and functional endurance capacity. Data were collected from 39 patients with stage III COPD who underwent the rehabilitation program. Physical and anthropometric assessments were conducted using the Quetelet Body Mass Index, the Pignet Index, and the Vital Capacity Index (VCI). The functional capacities of the cardiorespiratory...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ulyana Kuz Svitlana Maliuvanchuk Roman Herych Petro Herych Source Type: research
Azilsartan improves doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity via inhibiting oxidative stress, proinflammatory pathway, and apoptosis
This study investigated whether azilsartan could mitigate doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. We divided 28 male rats into four groups: the control group receiving a standard diet and water, the vehicle group given DMSO orally for two weeks, doxorubicin group receiving 2.5 mg/kg of doxorubicin three times a week for two weeks, and azilsartan group treated with 5 mg/kg/day of azilsartan orally and doxorubicin. Doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity was evidenced by a significant increase in TNF-α, IL-1β, MDA, and caspase-3 levels and significantly decreased TAC and Bcl-2 levels in the cardiac tissues of treated rats compared ...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mohammed Al-Chlaihawi Ali Janabi Source Type: research
Add-on treatment with Cerebrolysin improves clinical symptoms in patients with ALS: results from a prospective, single-center, placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, phase II study
J Med Life. 2023 Dec;16(12):1750-1755. doi: 10.25122/jml-2023-0459.ABSTRACTAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating and progressive neurodegenerative disease with limited treatment options available. Cerebrolysin is a drug candidate for the treatment of ALS because of its neuroprotective and neuroregenerative effects. We initiated a pilot clinical study of a combination of Cerebrolysin and riluzole to assess the therapeutic benefit of Cerebrolysin as an add-on treatment on clinical signs and symptoms in outpatients with ALS. Twenty patients with a clinically definitive diagnosis of ALS were enrolled and randoml...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Alfredo Jos é Firstenfeld Jorge Listorti Nasser Jalaff Claudia Patricia Loaiza Orozco Francisco Navarrete Gosdenovich Timo Schurr Source Type: research
Unveiling the Future of Neurorehabilitation: Insights from the 18 < sup > th < /sup > Congress from the Society for the Study of Neuroprotection and Neuroplasticity (SSNN) in Conjunction with the WFNR-EFNR Central Asia Regional Meeting
J Med Life. 2023 Dec;16(12):1717-1722. doi: 10.25122/jml-2023-1033.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38585518 | PMC:PMC10994616 | DOI:10.25122/jml-2023-1033 (Source: Journal of Medicine and Life)
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Stefana-Andrada Dobran Alexandra Gherman Dafin Mure şanu Source Type: research
Insights into Swallowing Disorders: the Dysphagia Course Series
J Med Life. 2023 Dec;16(12):1714-1716. doi: 10.25122/jml-2023-1032.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38585519 | PMC:PMC10994618 | DOI:10.25122/jml-2023-1032 (Source: Journal of Medicine and Life)
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Stefana-Andrada Dobran Alexandra Gherman Dafin Muresanu Source Type: research
Disability inclusion assessment in primary healthcare centers in Eastern Saudi Arabia: a way forward
This study aimed to identify challenges related to accessibility in infrastructure, services, equipment, processes, and training in primary healthcare settings. The study was conducted in Dammam, AlKhobar, and AlQatif in August 2022, using an analytical, quantitative cross-sectional approach. A total of 56 primary healthcare centers (PHCs) were assessed across multiple domains. Government-built PHCs had an average accessibility rate of 83.2%, while those located in rented buildings scored an average of 67.1%. One domain that scored highly among both building types was the clinic rooms domain, with an average score of 90%. ...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lamees Yousef Norah Almatroodi Dannah AlAngari Rahaf AlShehri Shahad Alshammari Source Type: research
Immediate and localized effect of Kinesio tape on the hand grip strength of sedentary female adults
J Med Life. 2023 Dec;16(12):1776-1782. doi: 10.25122/jml-2023-0333.ABSTRACTThe current study aimed to assess the immediate and localized effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) on hand grip strength. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 60 sedentary female university students (aged 18-23) divided into two groups of 30 subjects each. The experimental group received KT with 50% tension of the tape on the forearm and 100% tension on the hand, and the control group received a placebo application of KT (KT without tension on the hand and forearm). Hand grip strength was assessed before and immediately after applying KT using a hand-h...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mariam Ameer Ammar Al Abbad Arun Vijay Subbarayalu Areej Alsharari Rawan AlRuwaili Saylah AlFuhigi Nadia Hmdan Amjad Alshammari Ghala Alhuthayl Source Type: research
Analysis of road traffic injuries presented to the emergency department in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: a hospital-based study
J Med Life. 2023 Dec;16(12):1825-1838. doi: 10.25122/jml-2023-0316.ABSTRACTThe increasing incidence of road traffic injuries (RTIs) has contributed to the disability and death of millions of people on both a national and global level. This retrospective study was conducted at King Fahad University Hospital (KFUH), Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and included all patients who presented at the emergency department due to road traffic accidents (RTAs) between January 1st, 2022, and December 31st, 2022. Patient data was retrieved from the health information system at KFUH. Descriptive and inferential analysis were performed with several...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Amaar Amir Baraa Amir Asim Alghannam Tareq Abdeen Abdullah Al-Howaish Rayan Alsheniber Abdullah Al-Mulhim Dunya Alfaraj Source Type: research
Dentists' attitudes and prescription practices for analgesics and antibiotics in Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq
This study aimed to assess the prescribing patterns of analgesics and antibiotics by dentists in Kirkuk City, Iraq, focusing on their attitudes, knowledge levels, and practices regarding these medications. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 280 dentists in Kirkuk City. The dentists were contacted via their work email addresses, and they responded to a survey. Descriptive statistics, including frequency analysis, were employed to evaluate the appropriateness of analgesic and antibiotic prescriptions for different dental conditions. The first-choice analgesic for 44.6% of dentists was mefenamic acid, followed by pa...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Zainab Azal Mahdi Jihan Abdulhussein Ibrahim Source Type: research
Comparison of immediate versus post-stenting ureteroscopy for ureteral stones treatment
J Med Life. 2023 Dec;16(12):1745-1749. doi: 10.25122/jml-2023-0199.ABSTRACTUreteroscopy is a highly effective treatment for ureteral stones, characterized by a high stone-free rate and a low need for re-treatment. Ureteral stent placement can improve the insertion of the ureteral access sheath and ureteroscope but may be associated with higher morbidity prior to and after ureteroscopy. The study aimed to compare immediate versus post-stenting ureteroscopy for ureteral stone treatment in terms of operative time, intra- and post-operative complications, length of hospital stay, and stone-free rate. This prospective study inv...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ali Hadi Sabhan Source Type: research
Improving caregiver preparedness in the care transition of stroke patients: a scoping review
J Med Life. 2023 Dec;16(12):1723-1731. doi: 10.25122/jml-2023-0142.ABSTRACTStroke is a life-threatening condition caused by the rupture of a brain blood vessel, potentially causing brain damage within minutes, severe disability, and even death. After initial hospitalization and rehabilitation, most stroke survivors return home, relying on their family members as caregivers for activities of daily living and treatments. This scoping review aimed to evaluate caregivers' readiness for transitioning stroke patient care to a home environment. We conducted a comprehensive search on Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Schol...
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mukhripah Damaiyanti Haeril Amir Desy Dwi Cahyani Nurun Salaman Alhidayat Novi Afrianti Cut Rahmiati Hera Hastuti Apriani Susmita Sari Rahmat Hidayat Source Type: research
