New Emirates Medical Journal - Online First

Introduction and Objective: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is an excessive and irrational fear of social situations, leading to an avoidance of those situations. Individuals with SAD may fear acting in a certain way or exhibiting anxiety symptoms in front of others, which can significantly impact their daily functioning and quality of life. Among medical students, SAD can negatively influence academic performance, particularly in e Read More

Introduction: Medically-complicated obesity, a major public health issue due to the ineffectiveness of traditional treatments, is increasingly managed through bariatric surgery. This study investigates the knowledge of clinical year students about bariatric surgery at RAKMHSU. It aims to assess their awareness and understanding of this crucial intervention for severe obesity and its related health risks. Materials and Metho Read More

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is the cause of the COVID-19 illness, which has been discovered to have a number of side effects. The purpose of this study is to present the most recent scientific data about oral symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 and the difficulties the dental system faced throughout the pandemic. When COVID-19 is suspected or confirmed, it is advised that patients undergo a routine intraoral examination because oral s Read More

Background: Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic drug for treating bipolar disorders and Schizophrenia. Regardless of being used as a common antipsychotic drug, there are reports of hepatic abnormalities caused by using Olanzapine. Silymarin and Vitamin C have been shown to have hepatoprotective effects. Objective: The purpose of the present was to study the hepatotoxic effects of Olanzapine and the hepatoprote Read More

Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDEIs) have emerged as potential agents in managing diabetes, offering novel avenues for therapeutic intervention. This comprehensive review explores the diverse mechanisms, clinical applications, and the evolving landscape of phosphodiesterase inhibitors in the context of diabetes mellitus. The molecular mechanisms underlying the impact of PDEIs on diabetes form a cornerstone of this revie Read More

Objectives:The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program is a multidisciplinary approach aimed at minimizing postoperative complications, shortening hospital stays, and improving clinical outcomes. The current study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of nurses and anesthesia technicians regarding the ERAS program, which is essential for evaluating their understanding and readiness to implement th Read More

Chronic Lung Diseases (CLDs) constitute one of the most frequent causes of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and rank second after PH due to left heart disease. In PH-CLD, destruction of lung parenchyma is associated with decreased functional capacity, diminished quality of life, increased oxygen requirements, and a heightened risk of death. As both pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and PH due to lung disease are cat Read More

Introduction: This study examines the factors contributing to the shortage of medical doctors teaching medical students despite their crucial role in training the future medical workforce. Methods: To analyze the factors behind the lack of medical doctors in the training of medical students, we used ‘phenomenology’ to understand clinical educators' lived experiences and their constructed meanings. Within the domain of pheno Read More