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This article explores the ethical considerations surrounding the reporting of off-label and experimental treatments in medical case reports, with a focus on fields such as oncology, psychiatry, and pediatrics. It emphasizes the balance between innovation and evidence-based medicine, highlighting the critical role of case reports in disseminating cl...

Background: DprE1 has been discovered as a highly promising candidate for eradicating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) due to its localization and crucial role in cell wall synthesis. Several DprE1 inhibitors in clinical trials target different binding sites on the DprE1 protein. However, mutations in these binding sites can result in resi...

The relative risk and odds ratios under classical statistics are applied under the assumption that all the observations in the data are certain and fail to respond when the data has some sort of vagueness, uncertainty, or indeterminacy, also called neutrosophic numbers. Neutrosophic numbers, the one form of fuzzy sets, contain incomplete, indetermi...

Background and Objectives: Few studies have been done on the medicinal plant Rivand. Considering the high prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its complications and ineffective treatments, this study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of this traditional Iranian herb in confirmed cases of NAFLD by f...

Background: Organizational culture and malpractice risk perceptions are critical elements in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) settings that affect patient care, healthcare practitioner well-being, and the general work environment. The study is to evaluate the aspects of Organizational culture in NICUs, investigate healthcare personnel' opinions...

Introduction The study aimed to investigate the impact of an information-based preparation program on the psychological safety of adolescents admitted to pediatric wards, emphasizing the importance of enhancing patient safety. Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted among 98 adolescents admitted to pediatric wards at Namazi Hospital, m...

Zusammenfassung Biologische 3‑D-Druckverfahren (sog. Bioprinting) sind eine Erweiterung dessen, was in den American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM)- und International Organization for Standardization(ISO)-Normen als additive Fertigung definiert ist, und basieren auf dem automatisierten Druck von lebenden Zellen und Biomaterialien. Forschend...

Background: Anatomy is a basic fundamental subject of medical science. Cadaveric dissection is an essential part of the anatomy teaching-learning process to provide detailed in-depth knowledge about the structural organization of organs in human the body to medical students. Human cadavers are mainly obtained by the body donation program, but the r...

Heart failure is characterized by intricate myocardial remodeling that impairs the heart’s pumping and/or relaxation capacity, ultimately reducing cardiac output. It represents a major public health burden, given its high prevalence and associated morbidity and mortality rates, which continue to challenge healthcare systems worldwide. Despite advan...

In today's world, technology is one of the most significant and debated areas about its application within healthcare systems. Technology holds the potential to revolutionize healthcare by enabling more advanced research on diseases, their causes, and cures. It can make treatment faster, more efficient, cost-effective, and simpler for healthcare pr...

Die mit diesem Band der DGPA-Jahrestagung 2023 in Lausanne simultan untersuchte Bildgebung in Medizin und Kunst bildet Wirklichkeit nicht nur ab, sondern stellt diese durch ein jeweils anderes ›Objektiv‹ dar. Es entstehen ›Bildzeichen‹ innerhalb eines Verweisverhältnisses, eines Codes, auf dessen Grundlage das bezeichnende Zeichen (Signifikant) auf...

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Im März 2023 existierte für Deutschland keine zusammenfassende Übersichtarbeit zu Arbeitsbelastung, Ressourcen, Beanspruchungsfolgen in der COVID-19-Pandemie für Pflegefachkräfte. Vor dem Hintergrund länderspezifischer Unterschiede hinsichtlich Pandemieverlauf/-management und Organisation des Gesundheitswesens soll eine...

Background & Objectives : During legal investigations, the forensic pathologist is often required to give an opinion regarding personal identification of the deceased. The bone that is among the most helpful for these investigations is the skull. As to my knowledge, this is the first study of its kind in this part of the world where an attempt is m...

Professor Lihe Huang’s team invites applications for postdoctoral research positions at Tongji University, China. We particularly welcome candidates with academic experience in linguistics, medical sciences, geroscience, psychology and artificial intelligence.

Conference: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEDICAL SCIENCES (ICM) 2024, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri JayawardenepuraVolume: 2024

Fundamento: El trabajo metodológico contribuye a perfeccionar el proceso docente educativo, lo hace eficiente y efectivo; y en el logro de este propósito una forma útil es la clase metodológica instructiva, para la cual el uso de guías pudiera mejorar la calidad de su desarrollo. Objetivo: Diseñar y validar una guía para la clase metodológica instr...

Background and Objective COVID-19 is an acute respiratory disease that poses a significant threat to public health. Recognizing the impact and costs associated with this disease can assist policymakers in making informed decisions about the allocation of resources. Therefore, this study estimated the economic burden of COVID-19 from a societal pers...

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT), introduced in 1970 for inoperable tumors, has become the standard treatment approach in locally advanced breast cancer (LABC). Pathological complete response (pCR) following NACT is an important indicator for disease-free survival. An increased number of CD8-positive tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in the tumo...

The TICS, are changing the procedures of doing many things, one of them is related to education, mainly those related to medical sciences, in teaching about the interpretation of medical images, in this article, we present a methodology for teaching and interpretation of medical images, using the techniques provided by virtual reality, The method p...

Snakebites are a significant health issue, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Envenomation from snakebites is a clinical emergency requiring prompt treatment. Recently, a new species of blunt-nosed viper, Macrovipera razii, was identified in central and southern Iran through morphological and molecular studies. This large, dangerous vi...

Medical emergencies, though rare, may occur unpredictably in a dental office during or after dental procedures. It may occur accidentally or subsequent to systemic problems of patients. These series of clinical events entail instantaneous management to evade any potential consequences. Basic life support measures require sufficient knowledge, exper...

Introduction: Scientists have discovered that alexithymia poses a significant challenge for students, surpassing other academic and non-academic issues. Its non-clinical nature implies that individuals afflicted with this condition often fail to realize they are experiencing a problem unless they possess sufficient mental health awareness and under...

The Research of Medical Science Review [ISSN: 3007-1208 & 3007-1216], published by Innovative Education Research Institute, is an international open-access, double-blind peer-review journal. The journal is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of medical and allied health sciences by providing a timely and reliable platform for the publication of s...

Diabetes, being a chronic condition, possesses the capacity to instigate a global healthcare catastrophe. This condition can be managed and potentially cured with prompt diagnosis and treatment. Integrating machine learning technology with medical science enables precise prognosis of an individual’s susceptibility to diabetes. The proposed work pre...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the fear of COVID-19 increased, especially among nurses. The present study investigated the effect of in-person and virtual methods of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on the fear of COVID-19 among nurses. In a three-armed randomized control trial, the sample comprised 141 nurses working in hospital...

Background Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most prevalent preventable cause of mental retardation and intellectual disability in newborns. Genetic and environmental factors have been related to congenital hypothyroidism. Hence, this study was conducted to illustrate the incidence and spatial distribution of the CH using the dataset fro...

Background & aims Work–family conflict, an important issue in nursing management, has been examined extensively worldwide among nurses. Nurses’ inability to handle these conflicts affect their quality of care and may lead to missed nursing care. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between work-family conflict and missed nursing care in...

Nel 1798, l'introduzione del vaccino contro il vaiolo genera un complesso intreccio di tensioni che sfocia in un feroce dibattito tanto in ambito medico quanto nel contesto letterario. Edward Jenner presenta l'inoculazione di vaiolo bovino non solo come mezzo per domare una malattia mostruosa, ma anche come strumento di riforma morale e sociale; al...

La Inteligencia Artificial (IA) se presenta como una herramienta muy útil si se usa como instrumento de innovación, libera tiempo y recursos a fin de emplearlo en la creatividad; siendo una condición humana que no debe de automatizarse. El objetivo de la investigación fue demostrar que las IA, al proporcionar herramientas, recursos y análisis de da...

Introduction The heightened risk of COVID-19 transmission during dental procedures has been a major concern in dentistry. To curb the spread of the virus, breaking the chain of transmission is paramount. This study aimed to assess infection control function in dental clinics using a supervisory checklist developed specifically during the COVID-19 p...

Pretende-se proceder à contextualização histórica das relações pessoais e institucionais de dois médicos contemporâneos formados na Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Coimbra, dois homens bons, dois amigos que entre o seu legado comum consta o apoio à beneficência infantil!

Background: The medical humanities (MH) are important in medical education, and one of the most relevant is medical anthropology. This discipline constitutes the bridge between the biomedical world and the human sciences because it can detect social, cultural, and psychological variables that can act as barriers to the provision of medical services...

Diversas interpretaciones del fenómeno del doble en la literatura fantástica suelen fundamentarse con ayuda de la bibliografía clínica sobre la despersonalización autoscópica. En esta contribución, sin embargo, nuestra intención es señalar que, por esas razones, el motivo verdaderamente literario del Doppelgänger no ha sido exhaustivamente analizad...

Zusammenfassung Leitlinien sind etablierte Instrumente der evidenzbasierten Medizin. Bei der Anwendung im Öffentlichen Gesundheitsdienst stellen komplexe Public Health Interventionen jedoch eine Herausforderung dar. Der Beitrag skizziert diese beispielhaft und geht dabei auf unsichere und kontextabhängige Evidenz, die Vielzahl von Entscheidungskrit...

The rapid advancements in biomedical sciences, including genomics, microbiome research, and bioinformatics, underscore the need for dental education to evolve to meet future challenges in public oral health and healthcare delivery. The integration of basic sciences into dental curricula is crucial to ensure that dental professionals are thoroughly...

Objective To evaluate the referral patterns for fetal echocardiography at a tertiary care center in Shiraz, South Iran. Method This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 22,600 pregnant women who underwent fetal echocardiography between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2021. Information was extracted from a centralized electronic medical...

The Renaissance era marked a significant shift in both art and medical science, emphasizing naturalistic representations and empirical study. Renaissance artists, by depicting the human body with unprecedented anatomical accuracy, laid the groundwork for a visual language that would later shape the development of modern medical imaging and educatio...

E-students sometimes feel isolated due to the lack of face-to-face communication with teachers. It is important to pay attention to students’ learning styles and the virtual education methods used by teachers. This study aimed to investigate the preferences of students at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) regarding virtual education and...

Estimados colegas, Me llamo Arielly Tanan y soy Embajadora del Cicem 3! Es un honor invitarles al 3er Congreso Iberoamericano CTO para Estudiantes de Enfermería y Medicina (CICEM 3), que tendrá lugar en el paradisiaco destino de Cancún, México, del 2 al 6 de septiembre de 2025. El CICEM 3 será un punto de encuentro para científicos, profesionale...

Background Peer education is an effective approach for promoting medication adherence in hypertensive patients, but there is limited evidence on its cost-effectiveness analysis. This study aimed to evaluate the cost -effectiveness of peer education for improving medication adherence in the elderly with hypertension. Methods This randomized clinica...

Background Various studies have reported that the normal level of vitamin D is related to the improvement of the prognosis of patients. Therefore, the level of vitamin D should be checked in hospitalized patients and in cases of vitamin D deficiency. Aim This study was conducted to investigate the serum level of vitamin D and its relationship with...

Zusammenfassung Ohne dass es zu stoppen wäre, durchdringt die digitale Transformation sämtliche Lebensbereiche und Arbeitswelten. Auch in der Medizin und Therapie verändert die Digitalisierung die Gesundheitsversorgung und schafft neue Möglichkeiten, Modelle und Perspektiven für Diagnostik, Therapie und Prävention. Im Vergleich zu den Bereichen Wi...

This paper investigates the therapeutic use of PCSK9 inhibitors, particularly Evolocumab, as monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of atherosclerosis based on recent literature reviews. PCSK9 is an outstanding example of a breakthrough in medical science, with advancements in understanding its biological function driving substantial progress in a...

Objective To determine the fears and myths related to blood donation in future health care workers. Study Design Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study This study was carried out from October to December 2022 at the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Donors were selected according to the, WHO recomme...

Background: Individuals with Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease (AIRD) are vulnerability to severe SARS-CoV-2 outcomes and vaccination. The present study aimed to determine the incidence of AIRDs flares following COVID-19 vaccination and its risk factors. Methods: The study was retrospective cross-sectional focused on patients with AIRD who experienced a...

In 1951 the British hydrologist Harold Edwin Hurst published the paper: “Long Term Storage Capacity of Reservoirs”. The paper introduced the Hurst Exponent. It was a tool to analyze river flows to help determine the appropriate size of a reservoir. In 1968 Benoit B. Mandelbrot and John Van Ness published the seminal paper “Fractional Brownian Motio...

The goal of this research is to identify and investigate the relationship between scientific, artistic, moral, religious behaviors with happiness of the university students. The statistical population of the research was all of the students of Shahid Bahonar University, Medical Sciences University, Islamic Azad University and Payam-e-Noor Universit...

Von der Automatisierung von Arbeitsprozessen bis zur personalisierten Medizin – Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) ist zu einem allgegenwärtigen Bestandteil unserer modernen Gesellschaft geworden, wodurch die kollektive und individuelle Auseinandersetzung mit KI immer unumgänglicher wird. Diese Entwicklung wird auch zu tiefgreifenden Veränderungen auf all...

Objective: The primary aim of this study is to identify the needs of caregivers who are primarily responsible for caring for their children during the transition from the hospital. Methodology: A needs assessment survey was conducted among 30 mothers whose children were admitted to the paediatric medicine ward at the All India Institute of Medical...

The integration of study with work constitutes a central element of pedagogy in Cuba. Cuban medical education is enriched by a rich legacy, marked by the influence of figures who, through their work and teaching practice, transformed the teaching of medical sciences in the country. Based on the pedagogical principle of integrating study with work,...

Neural stem cells (NSCs) have the capacity for self-renewal and differentiation into various neuronal cell types. In-depth research on NSCs has demonstrated their immense potential in treating neurological diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders and neural injuries. Rapid advancements in NSC research are currently focused on NSC acquisition, i...

Objective This study aims to investigate the distribution characteristics of symptoms in patients with lung cancer during chemotherapy, identify the symptom clusters (SCs) and explore the underlying mechanisms. The findings will provide evidence to assist clinical staff in effectively managing symptoms and SCs. Methods Participants were recruited...

And therefore, I provide this introduction that is actually the conclusion of the Monte Carlo game I have played with You Tube Algorithm and that is no science in this world is more important and pivotal than health sciences and medical science. Prolonging life is the only chance where it can be ensured every one becomes the part of happy stories t...

Cooperative innovation is an important means to promote the development of medical and health undertakings. Based on the award data of the Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award from 2003 to 2022, this paper constructs an innovation cooperation network and uses social network analysis to explore the structure and evolution characteristics of...

This study aimed at investigating the costs stickiness of hospitals of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Firstly, the costs stickiness behavior was examined based on total hospital costs. Then, it was done at medical and nonmedical service costs levels. Based on regression analysis, results showed that there was costs stickiness just on nonmed...

In this research article, its author presents the results of a new study conducted by him, thematically dedicated to such an important medical science as dermatology. As illustrative material, screenshot copies of found philatelic, numismatic and phaleristic materials are presented, dedicated to both the science itself - dermatology, and a number o...

Introduction: The level of immune response to hepatitis B virus vaccine is an indicator of whether the expected protection has been achieved in the target population. Objective: the study aimed to determine the immune response to recombinant hepatitis B virus rDNA among students in two medical laboratory colleges in Wad Madani city in Sudan. Method...

Aims/hypothesis The majority of hybrid closed-loop systems still require carbohydrate counting (CC) but the evidence for its justification remains limited. Here, we evaluated glucose control with simplified meal announcement (SMA) vs CC in youth and young adults with type 1 diabetes using the mylife CamAPS FX system. Methods We conducted a two-cen...

Background- Pre-labor rupture of fetal membrane (PROM) is defined as rupture of fetal membrane prior to labor, after completion of 37 weeks of gestation. Preterm pre-labor rupture of the fetal membranes (PPROM) is a rupture of fetal membrane prior to completion of 37 weeks of Gestation but after the period of viability (28 weeks) (1). PROM occur in...

Interdisciplinary collaboration (IDC) faces several long-standing challenges including poor teamwork, resistance to socialization, inadequate attention given to learners' abilities, incomplete reporting, lack of quality methodology, and vague understanding of reflexivity. In an attempt to tackle these challenges, the purpose of this case study was...

Dedov D.V. Chronische Herzinsuffizienz in der Praxis des Kardiologen und Therapeuten / Bericht über die Allrussische Online-Konferenz der Kardiologen und Therapeuten am 12. und 13. November 2024 (Saransk, Republik Mordwinien, Russische Föderation). (In Russisch) – http://www.cardioprogress.ru/files/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BC%D...

Background Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students increasingly used online platforms with webcams, leading to a phenomenon known as Zoom dysmorphia, where users felt discomfort regarding their appearance. This study aimed to explore how students’ self-efficacy and dysmorphic concern influence zoom dysmorphia. Methods This cross-sectional correlation...

Objetivo: Avaliar a realidade aumentada (RA) no ensino de anatomia humana para ciências médicas e compará-las aos métodos tradicionais, além de analisar a experiência dos estudantes. Métodos: Elaborada com base nas recomendações do PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes). Fez-se a busca, nas bases de dados estabe...

Objective: To explore the various clinical presentations in childhood celiac disease patients of Sindh, Pakistan. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Setting and Duration of Study: Pediatric Department, Pir Abdul Qadir Shah Jeelani Institute of Medical Sciences, Gambat, Khaipur Mirs Pakistan, from Sep 2018 to Mar 2020. Methodology: A total of 140 c...

Introduction: A transect walk is a methodological walk in a well-defined pathway within a particular community/society while simultaneously drawing attention to the location of the community, distribution of resources, different social problems, and the opinion of local people regarding those problems. It is a well-accepted method related to parti...

Objective: The present study is conducted with the aim to compare the bone scan and MRI findings for detecting spinal metastasis in our local population. Study design and duration: This cross sectional study was conducted at Radiology Department of Pakistan Institute of medical Sciences, Islamabad from May 2019-May 2020. Material and Methods: Total...

Background and Objectives: Skin diseases are alarmingly prevalent and significantly burden public health. This study aimed to investigate the economic burden arising from skin diseases among patients in the dermatology department. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 362 patients with skin diseases referred to Razi Educational and M...

Background Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) knowledge with modern technology, especially machine learning (ML), has shown immense potential in enhancing TCM diagnostics and treatment. This study aims to systematically review and analyze the trends and developments in ML applications in TCM through a bibliometric analysis. Methods Dat...

Symmetry in health and illness M. Iabluchanskyi, A. Yabluchanskiy Iabluchanskyi M., Yabluchanskiy A. Symmetry in health and illness. 2024, 15722 words. Symmetry is one of the fundamental principles that organize not only the inanimate nature, but also various aspects of the living, including the structure and functioning of the human organism. This...

Background: Ovarian cancer is the most common and lethal gynecological malignancy. Ovarian malignancy is the 3rd most common cancer in Pakistan. More than 90% ovarian cancers are of epithelial cell origin, about 24-40% such cancers have hereditary or sporadic mutation in the BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 genes. The present study was designed to detect BRCA-1 ge...

Objective: To assess the usage of chatbot generative pretrained transformer among medical and dental students in Pakistan. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Army Medical College, National University of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan, from June 15 to July 31, 2023, and comprised medical and dental students in public and p...

Introduction Health information systems play a crucial role in the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare. Poor usability is one of the reasons for their lack of acceptance and low usage by users. The aim of this study was to identify the usability problems of a national comprehensive health information system using the concurrent think-alo...

Background: Motivation of university faculty members can be defined as general processes that initiate, sustain, and regulate goal-directed behaviors by faculty members. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the motivational factors affecting the educational performance of faculty members of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS). Met...

Objective: Hearing impairment is a prevalent congenital anomaly, particularly in neonates in NICUs, due to various risk factors. Early detection through screening programs is crucial for developmental outcomes. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, involving 425 neonates. Otoacoust...

Study aims at laying foundation for Ayurveda students to think analyze and execute their intellect in innovative fashion. Students learn to develop their own points of view through observing, analyzing the data and interpretation of knowledge they gained with this new teaching method.Ayurveda is evolving globally with many advancement and challenge...

In diesem Beitrag wird ein Ansatz zur Systemsimulation lebender, psychischer, sozialer und emergenter Systeme vorgestellt. Die Arbeit basiert auf systemtheoretischen Grundprinzipien wie Autopoiesis, dynamischen Feedback-Mechanismen und Re-Entry-Modulationen, um komplexe, selbstregulierende und adaptive Prozesse authentisch abzubilden. Ziel ist, übe...

Uterus is a hollow, muscular organ present in the female pelvis. Rare occurrence of foreign body in the uterus can be seen in any age group. It is usually presented as bleeding per vaginum, foul-smelling vaginal discharge or pain in the supra-pubic region. It can lead to severe complications. This is a case report of a patient who came to Career In...

Background There are various treatment options for breast cancer, but a delayed diagnosis at an advanced stage negatively affects overall survival. Our objective is to investigate the prognostic significance of the modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS) with different treatment modalities. Materials and methods The study was a longitudinal cohor...

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the willingness of university professors in the departments of medical sciences and social sciences to share knowledge on public web pages. Method: This study was applied in terms of its purpose and utilized a survey method for data collection, while a comparative method was employed for data analysi...

Déjà vu, the sensation of having previously experienced a current situation, remains an intriguing phenomenon with unclear underlying psychological mechanisms. This study examines the relationships between cognitive biases, memory recall accuracy, perceptual processing accuracy, and the occurrence and intensity of déjà vu experiences in university...

It is indicated, taking into account the multi-vector nature of factors that have a meaningful,