New Emirates Medical Journal - Volume 5, Issue 1, 2024

BackgroundIdentifying the preferred learning modalities of students is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the content of the study, and this can be achieved by employing the VARK inventory developed by Neil D. Fleming. The preferred learning modality of students significantly influences their learning outcomes.AimThis study aimed to identify the preferred learning modalities among health professional student Read More

BackgroundNowadays, the resistance to available antibiotics could be mentioned as a global threat to public health. The aim of this preliminary study was to conduct a retrospective survey associated with the prevalence of Nosocomial Infections (NIs) and the pattern of microbial resistance in a tertiary care referral hospital (Alzahra), Isfahan, Iran.MethodsThe data between the years 2016 to 2022 were extracted from the off Read More

BackgroundSickle cell anemia (SCA) poses significant metabolic challenges in affected individuals, yet the relationship between resting metabolic rate (RMR) and disease severity remains underexplored, particularly in Sudanese pediatric populations.AimThe aim of this study is to investigate the RMR and its correlation with disease severity scores and treatment with hydroxyurea in Sudanese patients with sickle cell disease.Materi Read More

IntroductionNon-resolving pneumonia after antibiotic treatment is encountered on quite a few occasions in clinical practice and is estimated to account for approximately 15 percent of inpatient pulmonary consultations and 8 percent of bronchoscopies. This is more frequently seen in intensive care/ ventilated patient-associated pneumonia compared to community-acquired pneumonia. Treatment failures are mostly d Read More

BackgroundIn the year 2009, Remdesivir or Veklury was discovered by Gilead Sciences for the management of hepatitis C, Ebola and Marburg virus disease through injection into a vein and then a few years later, 22nd Oct 2020 (United States), the drug was recommended for the management of COVID-19 under a provisional guideline.ObjectiveThe aim of this systematic review was to address pharmacotherapy approaches ass Read More

BackgroundAlthough most cases of choriocarcinoma are of gestational origin, rare cases of extrauterine origin (such as pulmonary) have been reported, which have a poor prognosis.Case PresentationWe present one such rare case involving a 35-year-old female patient who initially presented to the emergency department with hemothorax and was found to have primary lung choriocarcinoma after multiple biopsies. Read More

BackgroundDermatoglyphics is the study of dermal ridge configuration on the skin of the fingers and palms, which can be used to diagnose chromosomal disorders and individual identification. Stress is characterized by feeling overwhelmed with mental or emotional pressure and evokes a biological response when any intrinsic or extrinsic stimulus is applied. Stress can cause acute effects and disorders that can trigger str Read More

BackgroundThe association between visceral obesity and insulin resistance establishes an alternative risk for the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The infiltration of macrophages in the visceral fatty tissue and the unreliable generation of adipokines are associated with mechanisms directing the progress of insulin resistance.ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to observe the relationship between visceral fat-associated adi Read More

BackgroundIt is known that attitudes towards the elderly are an important variable affecting healthcare services. Considering the increasing trends of the population over 65 years in countries, it is important to determine the attitudes of future healthcare workers towards the elderly and to prepare them to serve in the health sector with activities that will lead to positive changes. In this direction, it is important to determine t Read More

The main reason for liver-related death globally is reported as cancer which results in most patients with cirrhosis, therefore in this article, we discuss the epidemiology of liver diseases and liver cancer in the world.Ongoing review article efforts to address updated knowledge of study topics worldwide. Information on the prevalence and mortality of liver disease were extracted from Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science and Coc Read More

BackgroundThe relationship between ECG changes in dilated nonischemic cardiomyopathy and ejection fraction (EF) is complex and poorly understood. Thus, this study aimed to identify the most common patterns of ECG associated with dilated nonischemic cardiomyopathy and their relationship to EF.MethodsA retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted between 2019 and 2022, including 100 consecutive patie Read More

ObjectiveAcceptance of COVID-19 vaccination of medical personnel reduces the spread of infection the research aimed to evaluate healthcare professionals' attitudes toward vaccination by the health belief model.MethodsA quantitative, cross-sectional research design was used for the study.ResultsMost medical personnel agreed to get the COVID-19 vaccination (84%; n=384). Medical workers over 45 (90%) showed mor Read More

AimThe study investigated the relationship between Determining the Factors Related to Maternal-Fetal Attachment in Pregnant Mothers with Maternal-Fetal Attachment.BackgroundDemographic policies in Iran emphasize population, fertility, and maternal health. Maternal-fetal attachment (MFA) is a term used to describe conditions that help the mother cope with the physiological changes during pregnancy. MFA contributes Read More

Aortic aneurysms are common in adults due to atherosclerosis but are rare in children and young adults, often overlooked due to infrequent reporting. Acquired aneurysms are usually linked to factors like umbilical artery ligation, connective tissue diseases, or vasculitides. In contrast, the causes of congenital abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) remain unknown due to their extreme rarity. Only a few cases have been report Read More

IntroductionAphasia, also known as language impairment, is a condition that affects the ability to express and understand language, as well as the ability to communicate. Crossed Aphasia in Dextral (CAD) is defined as aphasia after a right hemispheric stroke. Usually, aphasia is caused by a left-sided stroke in right-handed individuals. The prevalence of crossed aphasia in right-handed individuals is 0.38% to 3%. CAD is diagnosed Read More

IntroductionThe WHO Emergency Committee advocates preventive strategies for COVID-19 management, emphasising vaccines as highly effective but acknowledging their limitations. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, initially effective against COVID-19, were discontinued due to severe side effects. Further clinical trials are imperative to establish the safety and efficacy of new antiviral agents, some of which may have harmfu Read More

The significance of empathy in the realm of medical education cannot be undermined, as once a student embarks on their journey to serve and heal mankind, cultivating empathetic skills becomes an indispensable part of their training. Empathy plays a significant role in healthcare delivery in the domains of patient outcomes and doctor-patient relationships. This article provides a brief review of empathy education and assess Read More

A degenerative brain ailment called Huntington's disease (HTD) causes irritable behavior, emotional distress, cognition, etc. It is also known as Huntington's chorea. Compared to men, women are more likely to get HTD. However, in India, if 3 to 5% of Europeans are affected, it is difficult to estimate the disease's prevalence. The full pathophysiological status, several molecular pathways, and pharmaceutical and non-pharma Read More

BackgroundVancomycin, used to treat severe gram-positive infections, can induce acute kidney injury. Some evidence introduced Interleukin-18 (IL-18) as an inflammatory mediator of ischemic damage to many organs and urinary IL-18 as a diagnostic biomarker of acute tubular necrosis.ObjectiveThe current study aimed to evaluate the urinary level of IL-18 after vancomycin therapy.MethodsThis cross-sectional s Read More

IntroductionOver the last half-century, the treatment and management of autoimmune rheumatic diseases have progressively improved, particularly with the contribution of immunobiological or biological therapies known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. Although these agents have been generally efficient in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), some patients experience limited efficacy and non Read More