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Volume 5, Issue 1, 2024
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Comparative Study on Precision and Interference of Maltose and Vitamin C among three Glucometers Commonly Used in United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)
AimTo evaluate the suitability of commercially available glucometers in the UAE in terms of accurate and reliable blood glucose measurements.BackgroundPortable glucometers are employed for measuring blood glucose levels, offering distinct advantages such as providing instant results and being user-friendly when compared to laboratory reference analyzers. However, certain molecules, such as those fou Read More
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Acceptability and Usability of Mobile Health Application for Enhancing Treatment Adherence in Latent TB Patients
Authors: Rohitashwa Kumar, Manmohan Singhal, Abhijeet P. Sinha and KM Monirul IslamBackgroundMobile health interventions showcase effectiveness for improving treatment adherence among Latent TB Infection (LTBI) patients. However, there is a paucity of evidence regarding their acceptability and usability. This study aimed to assess the initial acceptability and usability of a mobile health application that has been designed to ensure treatment adherence in LTBI patients.MethodsA descriptive study was con Read More
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Effect of Green Tea Supplementation on Blood Pressure Among Hypertensive People: A Community-based Randomized Control Trial
BackgroundA significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, affects more than a billion people globally. Numerous non-pharmacological methods work well to lower blood pressure. The objective of this study was to assess the short-term effect of green tea supplementation on blood pressure among people with hypertension.MethodsThis community-based randomized controlled trial was co Read More
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Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization amongst Resident Physicians at an Apex Tertiary Care Center in India
BackgroundThe coverage of immunization amongst adults in India remains low; a lack of nationally endorsed guidelines and implementation policies is a contributing factor. There is a paucity of tools available to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) regarding adult immunization. Hence, we attempted to develop a KAP questionnaire to evaluate the existing expertise regarding adult immunization am Read More
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Navigating the Complex Interplay: Gut Microbiome and Human Health
Authors: Ajay Kumar Shukla, Manoj Kumar Mishra and Aarti TiwariThe gut microbiome plays a pivotal role in human health, influencing various physiological processes and overall well-being. Firstly, we explore dietary components such as prebiotics, probiotics, and fermented foods, which can modulate the composition and diversity of gut microbiota, thereby promoting a balanced microbial community. Additionally, lifestyle factors including exercise, stress management, and sleep patt Read More
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Ameliorating Insulin Injection Site Rotation and its Impact on Lipohypertrophy Incidence and Glycemic Control in Patients with Diabetes
More LessBackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of ameliorated insulin injection site rotation on the incidence of Lipohypertrophy (LH) and glycemic control in patients with diabetes.MethodsA quasi-experimental design involving a pretest-posttest with a control group was utilized at the medical outpatients’ clinic of Sohag University Hospital. The participants were divided into two groups (30 in the study group and 30 in th Read More
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Physical Activity Level, Weight Categories, and Fat Distribution: A Cross-Sectional Study of College Students
Authors: Emne Hammoud, Shaik Balkhis Banu, Raghda Ibrahim El Bawab and Salwa B. El-SobkeyIntroductionOverweight and obesity are growing problems worldwide, along with a decrease in physical activity. This trend is also seen in the United Arab Emirates, including insufficient exercise among university students. This study aimed to evaluate the physical activity level, weight categories, and fat distribution among female college students and determine the correlations and associations between these factors and demogr Read More
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Focusing on Enzyme Suppression in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Promising Approaches for Therapeutic Measures
Neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by the progressive degeneration of neurons, represent a significant and growing global health concern. Despite extensive research, the underlying molecular mechanisms driving these conditions remain elusive. Enzyme dysregulation has emerged as a pivotal player in the pathogenesis of various neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases. Read More
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Study on Dipping Pattern of Blood Pressure in Patients with Type 2 DM and its Correlation with the Duration of Diabetes, Glycaemic Control, and Renal Status
Authors: Hamsa Nandini, YS Ravikumar and Manjappa MahadevappaBackgroundNormal circadian blood pressure response includes a nocturnal fall in BP by 10 to 20% of the average daytime BP. Many diseases, including diabetes mellitus, alter these normal circadian BP changes. DM, through its long-term microvascular and macrovascular complications, such as autonomic neuropathy, affects BP dipping patterns by decreasing dipping (non-dipper), exaggerating dipping (nocturnal hypoten Read More
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Involvement of Molecular Mechanism and Biological Activities of Pemirolast: A Therapeutic Review
This review paper aims to investigate the therapeutic benefits of pemirolast across different medical conditions, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, cancer, conjunctivitis, etc. The prevalence of allergic conditions has risen in recent decades, primarily attributed to environmental factors. This paper explores the role of pemirolast in managing and mitigating these diseases, shedding light on its potential applications in the conte Read More
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Nanoparticles based Strategies for Treating and Managing Battle against Malaria: An Overview
Authors: Chandan Sharma, Divya Jain, Neeraj Bainsal, Rahul Bhardwaj and Kuldeep SinghMalaria is a life-threatening disease spread via female Anopheles mosquitoes. Assortments of factors are causing the trouble i.e., (i) fierce opposition posed by the plasmodium life cycle and intracellular localization for pathogens in hepatocytes and erythrocytes; (ii) The decisive physical and chemical properties among most antimalarial drugs, that exhibit an amphiphilic property allowing them to be widely circulated in an Read More
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AI-powered Solutions for Casualty Assessment in Drug Safety and Patient Care
ObjectiveAn adverse drug reaction is defined as “an appreciably harmful or unpleasant reaction, resulting from an intervention related to the use of a medicinal product, which warrants prevention or specific treatment, alteration of the dosage regimen, or withdrawal of the product, as it predicts hazard from future administration.”MethodologyCurrently used to report such responses, the International Classification of Dise Read More
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Pharmacists at the Forefront: Identifying and Addressing Prescription Errors in Outpatient Settings of Tertiary Care Hospitals in Pakistan
ObjectiveThe study sought to quantify the frequency and categorize the types of prescribing errors occurring in outpatient settings while evaluating the efficacy of pharmacist interventions in mitigating such errors.MethodologyThis study was a cross-sectional, retrospective interventional study conducted over a one-year period from September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2018, at the outpatient departments of one government and Read More
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Ligand-protein Docking of Gundelia tournefortii and Ocimum basilicum Derivatives in Scanning Hub Protein Targets (PI3K, PDK1, AKT, and RAC1) of the Insulin Signaling Pathway and ADME/Tox Drug Properties
Authors: Seema Tahayneh, Baylasan Qasem, Hadeel Zakarneh, Siba Shanak and Hilal ZaidBackgroundType 2 diabetes is a heterogeneous disease characterized by high blood glucose levels. Its prevalence is increasing as a result of lifestyle, related genes expression, and insufficient insulin signaling. The activation or inhibition of some proteins in the insulin signaling pathway play a vital role in glucose uptake into the cells and in maintaining serum glucose homeostasis. Phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K), 3-phos Read More
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Exploring Psychosocial Distress in Cancer Patients and Survivors: A Quick Overview
Authors: Pooja Shivappa, Grisilda Vidya Bernhardt, Priya Gatti and Vijay RadhakrishnanCancer remains one of the most prevalent diseases, with a high mortality rate, despite advancements in technology and science. Patients diagnosed with cancer typically undergo a traumatic experience, enduring both mental anguish and physical exhaustion. Psychosocial distress is common among cancer patients and can have a detrimental effect on their overall quality of life. Therefore, it is crucial for oncology he Read More
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Launching Cost-effective Virtual Escape Rooms as a Tool for Formative Assessment
Authors: Farah Azhar and Nooreen AdnanThis paper describes an innovative tool for formative assessment. This involves designing and implementing a Virtual Escape Room for students of Master’s in Health Professions Education (MHPE) at Gulf Medical University. Escape Room is a type of game-based education where players are constrained in a room, and they must solve a series of interconnected challenges in the form of puzzles or riddles to escape the room. E Read More
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Predictors of Mortality Following Mitral Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review
IntroductionValvular heart diseases are some of the most common causes of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. The mitral valve is estimated to be the cause of 15% of deaths in heart valve disease. Mitral valve dysfunction can be treated with a variety of operative options, one of which is mitral valve replacement. Although it is less desirable than repair, in some situations, it is the only viable option. Thus, we con Read More
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Field Study on the Assessment of Antimalarial Drug Quality Using Minilab Kit in India
Authors: Saba Noor, Supriya Sharma and Taruna AroraBackgroundA lack of proper anti-malarial medication use can lead to drug resistance, failed therapy, and even death. It is unclear how widespread the use of fake anti-malarial medications is in India. Better malaria treatment and the execution of regulatory initiatives to improve anti-malarial drug quality necessitate regional research into the quality of available anti-malarial pharmaceuticals. This study aimed to look into the q Read More
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Online Assessments in Medical Education: Identified Challenges and Potential Solutions
More LessThe scope of online assessment in the field of medical education is extensive and varied, encompassing a wide range of types of assessments and purposes. For the assessment of the cognitive domain, online assessment can be carried out with the help of a number of assessment methods. As is the case with any potential tool, even online assessments have their share of limitations, and we must be aware of this as it can help u Read More
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A Case Report of Aberrant Origin of the Right Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery in an Adult Male: The Role of Multi-modality Imaging
BackgroundThe normal anatomy of the coronary arteries consists of the right coronary artery and the left main coronary artery, which originate from the right and left sinuses of Valsalva in the aortic root separately. In general, congenital anomalies of the coronary artery are uncommon in adults. The ectopic origin of a coronary artery from the pulmonary trunk is part of a group of infrequent coronary artery anomalies. The Read More
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