Determination of pesticide residues in bee honey and pollen grains with their potential human health risks in the Nile Delta, Egypt.

A growing trend in understanding human health involves looking at the bigger picture by examining all potential environmental exposures that may cause health risks, with a particular focus on dietary intake of anthropogenic chemicals. This study investigated the presence of pesticide residues in honey and pollen samples collected randomly from ten locations in four agricultural governorates during the spring season of 2023 in the Nile Delta, Egypt. A QuEChERS extraction was employed for sample preparation before GC-MS analysis for pesticide residues.

Awareness and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among the general public in West-Bank in Palestine.

Background: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a leading cause of cardiovascular-related deaths, often occurring outside hospitals in undiagnosed individuals. Our study aims to assess the baseline awareness and skills in performing CPR among the population in Palestine.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire to assess CPR knowledge among residents of the West Bank, Palestine.

Promoting equity in medical research: ensuring access to publishing opportunities for researchers in Syria and Palestine.

In the face of ongoing conflicts and economic instability, researchers in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in regions like Syria and Palestine, grapple with significant financial barriers to publishing their work. These challenges not only hinder the dissemination of critical medical research but also impede the advancement of medical education. The exorbitant costs associated with publishing in prestigious journals, coupled with limited financial support, create an environment where groundbreaking research often remains inaccessible.

Increasing Neurosurgical Resident Research Productivity Through Cultural Shift: Choosing Carrots Over Sticks.

Introduction As part of the Milestones Initiative of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), residents in neurosurgery are expected to participate in either clinical research or basic science research. Therefore, each neurosurgical training program must offer the support and opportunity to achieve this goal. In 2012, a structured effort to promote a resident culture of research was introduced into the authors' neurosurgery residency training curriculum.