Issue 2 Volume 12 (2023)

Pharmacology Lecture Classes with Powerpoint Presentation: Perception of Phase II Medical Students
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Written by Bhagyashri Dhananjay Rajopadhye   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
Medical education is using technology extensively to make teaching-learning more impactful. When supported with visual aids, the learning process gets enhanced. Nowadays, PowerPoint (PPT) is used widely to deliver lecture content effectively. Different studies have shown that although PowerPoint is effective, students' perception is highly polarized. An observational, cross-sectional questionnaire-based online study was conducted by the Faculty of Pharmacology for Phase II Medical students o
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Evaluation of Chromogenic Agar Media for Isolation, Identification and Direct Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing of Uropathogens
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Written by Charu Jain   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most commonly occurring infections in outpatient settings and hospital admissions globally. No single medium is capable of supporting the growth and identification of all uropathogens. Recently, in order to improve isolation and presumptive identification in urine samples, chromogenic agar media are being used more and more frequently as versatile primary culture tools. Direct susceptibility testing by disc diffusion on clinical samples offers a rap
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Influence of Image Editing Practices and Social Media on Seeking Cosmetic Skin Care, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia
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Written by Ahmed Hamad Almohammed   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
People who use social media platforms like Instagram frequently edit their photos. However, the relationship between social media use and the desire to see a dermatologist among young adults is unknown. This study aims to determine the prevalence of cosmetic dermatological care among social media users and investigate the various motivation for seeking cosmetic dermatological care. Saudis in the Al-Jouf region were the target population of this survey-based cross-sectional study. Data were analy
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Possible Transmission Routes and Alleviation Strategies
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Written by Suman Kumar   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
Coronavirus disease is a contagious respiratory ailment that has spread significantly around the world. Most cases of COVID-19 are spread from person to person by coming into contact with respiratory droplets that are released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. In this manuscript, we have highlighted the possible transmission of COVID-19 through food, water, air and paper. In the case of food, we have extensively covered the transmission of COVID-19 through meat, frozen foods, food packa
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Updates on the Association between Obesity and Migraine: Systematic Review of Observational Studies
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Written by Abdulaziz Abdullah Almusalam   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
There are conflicting results from several studies that assessed the risk of migraine headaches in obese people. This systematic review aimed to investigate the most recent research on the relationship between migraine and obesity as well as potential mechanisms. A search was performed in PubMed, Science Direct, SCOPUS, EBSCO, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. The Rayyan QCRI was employed to screen the articles before a full-text assessment was implemented. A total of fifteen studies with 28
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Methyl-Prednisolone and Betamethasone Induced Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome - A Rare Case Report
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Written by Faaiz Khan   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
Effects of supraphysiologic Glucocorticoid levels originating from exogenous administration of Glucocorticoids known as iatrogenic Cushing syndrome and endogenous overproduction by the adrenal gland (ACTH dependent) or by abnormal adrenocortical tissues (ACTH independent) known as ectopic Cushing syndrome. We report a case of a 50-year-old male patient with symptoms of abdominal distension, swelling of the face, fat deposition around the neck, buffalo hump, and loss of muscles in the upper limbs
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Analysis of the Russian Market of Biologically Active Supplements
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Written by Anna Mikhailovna Dobarina   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
Due to the difficult geopolitical situation, 2022 has become a turning point in many areas of trade for Russia. Many foreign manufacturers are leaving the market, giving way to domestic ones. This is especially true for the Russian pharmaceutical market, including the market for biological active supplements. In 2022, Herbalife Nutrition (USA), BAYER (Germany), ELI LILLY (USA), NOVARTIS (USA, Switzerland), GlaxoSmithKline (Great Britain), PFIZER (USA), SANOFI (France) left the Russian biological
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Cardiovascular Safety in the Treatment of Chronic Rheumatic Pathologies
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Written by Tamerlan Tulegenovich Zakaev   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), from 9 to 45% of people are susceptible to diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In addition, about 3% of people can be classified as disabled due to their condition of bones and joints, and almost every one of this 3% will experience severe pain. To eliminate pain, doctors prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to these people. Within the framework of this article, the possibility of using NSAIDs in chronic inf
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Assessment of Quality of Life of Lung Cancer Patients Using Eortc QLQ-13 in Pakistan
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Written by Madeeha Malik   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
Lung cancer is one of the prime causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Lack of early screening and treatment options, limited financial resources, inadequate number of health care facilities, and cultural stigma associated with the disease are the major issues contributing towards the disease burden in developing countries, including Pakistan. The objective of the study was to assess the quality of life of lung cancer patients in Pakistan. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was us
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Assessment of the Pituitary Gland by MRI in Patients with Different Prolactin Levels in Hail Region
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Written by Badria Awad Elamin   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
The pituitary gland is considered the maestro gland that regulates the function of all glands. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a routine and widely accepted method for investigating pituitary gland abnormalities. This study was performed to assess the pituitary gland by MRI in patients with different prolactin levels in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia. The data of this study were collected retrospectively from a patient with a pituitary MRI from the radiology department and a prolactin test from a
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Study on Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Medical Imaging Emphasizes MRI: A Systematic Literature Review
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Written by Saeed Alqahatani   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
Due to the fast growth of medical imaging technologies over the last decade, medical practitioners and radiologists find it increasingly difficult to analyze and categorize medical images. Diagnosing, surgery planning, education, and inquiry benefit immensely from the abundance of information in medical images. The objective of our study was to use Machine learning (ML), and deep learning approaches have been applied for medical image analysis; this study focuses on ML for MRI evaluation (MRI).
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Prevalence of Using Medicinal and Edible Plants During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Taif-Saudi Arabia
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Written by Raghad Suliman Almathkori   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
In early January 2020, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was identified as the agent responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Recently, a high percentage of patients show a high interest in natural medicines. This is mainly due to the general feeling that natural medicines are safer than synthetic drugs. This study is designed to measure the prevalence of medical and edible plants during the (COVID-19) pandemic in Taif-Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study
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The Use of Microcomputed Tomography to Study the Anatomical Features of the Body
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Written by Sergey Viktorovich Pushkin   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
The article describes the results of a microcomputed tomography study of the anatomy of Nicrophorus satanas. The purpose of the study was to describe the anatomical and morphological structure of the species using microtomographic microscopy as well as to prepare and develop methods that could be used in subsequent experiments of this kind. Due to the large body size characteristic of this species, it has developed pronounced body muscles. Interrelated with this was an especially strong developm
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The Relationship of Mental Processes with the Technical Fitness of Basketball Players Aged 15-16
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Written by Vera Stepanovna Makeeva   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
In basketball, reaction speed is important: how quickly a player reacts to an external stimulus, finds the right solution and implements it on the playground, often determines the outcome of the match. The aim of the study is to analyze the peculiarities of the course of mental processes and to identify their relationship with the technical readiness of basketball players at the training stage of preparation. To assess mental processes, we used: a proofreading test, a test with a school ruler, a
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UV-Spectropectrophotometry for Determination of Diazepam by Comparative Estimation of Methods of Calibration Curve and Reference Standard
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Written by Dobrina Tsvetkova   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
The objective of the current work was to compare the methods of the calibration curve (MCC) and the external reference standard (MRS) for estimating the analytical parameters accuracy and precision in order to validate the UV-spectrophotometric method for the determination of diazepam at λmax = 328 nm in 95% ethanol. The fact that the detected absorbance at λmax = 328 nm, a particular wavelength for diazepam, could not be found in the UV spectra of the blank solution was provided a
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A Review of the Association of Obesity and Vitamin D Levels with Childhood Asthma
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Written by Paula Marian   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting nearly 300 million people worldwide, and 1,000 people die daily due to asthma. The prevalence of this disease is higher in developed countries. Studies have shown that obesity is an independent risk factor for asthma, and obese children are more at risk of developing asthma. These children experience more severe asthma and have a poorer response to treatment. On the other hand, there is a direct relationship between the reduction of vitamin D le
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A Review of the Psychological Effects of the Spread of the COVID-19 Disease on the Mental Health of the Community
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Written by Cristian Delcea   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
Infectious illness COVID-19, which was caused by a brand-new coronavirus and was identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as COVID-19, was reported to be spreading in the Chinese city of Wuhan at the end of December 2019. Due to its rapid transmission, COVID-19 generated a worldwide health emergency in all nations in less than a few months, making its expansion unusual. There are several ways that the spread of infectious diseases has an effect on mental disorders: it may have an impact
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Supplements with Polyprenols: Assessment of the Russian Market Potential
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Written by Yuliya Mukhametova   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
As populations in many countries around the world age, the global supplement industry has been thriving for over a decade. The Russian supplements market has also experienced significant growth, with more consumers acknowledging the lack of essential nutrients in their diets. To meet the increasing demand and capture the opportunity, Russian producers of supplements seek natural bioactive compounds with proven health benefits and enhanced effectiveness. Therefore, Russian supplement manufacturer
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A Mini Review Study on Mitochondria and Citrate Synthase
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Written by Shahad Alzahrani   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
The regulation of energy production characterizes mitochondrial respiration. A major cycle conquers inside the mitochondria, which regulates this process. This cycle is called the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Citrate synthase is an essential marker of mitochondria. Moreover, it works as a key enzyme in many processes inside the mitochondria. It utilizes the acetyl-CoA and oxaloacetate that participate in energy production inside the mitochondria. Mitochondria known as the powerhouse of the cell. Ho
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Palliative Care and Its Impact on the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients: A Review
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Written by Călin Buzlea   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
Cancer is one of the main causes of disability and death all over the world and its frequency is increasing day by day. Considering that various treatments are not effective in the final stages of cancer patients' lives and also considering the increasing importance of palliative care in controlling pain and creating peace and well-being, it is necessary to conduct studies in this field to determine the effect of care to identify palliative effects on different dimensions of life of cancer p
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Investigating the Prevalence and Causes of Escape in Mental Patients
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Written by Veronica Ciocan   Published On Issue 2 Vol 12, 2023
This study summarize and evaluate the articles that have been done in the field of mental patient escape to provide a clearer picture of the prevalence, causes, and factors of escape. Electronic resources were searched in the the period from 2008 to 2023. A combination of Abscond of mental patient, Abscond of mentally ill, Abscond, Escape of mental patient, and Escape was used to search electronic resources. The results of this review study showed that the highest number of escapes from the hosp
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