Medical Students Understanding of The Scope of Plastic Surgery.

 Plastic surgery has developed to benefit in a variety of challenging areas formerly handled by other disciplines. Medical students do not have a clear picture of plastic surgery as a career due to lacking scope, clinical practice, and understanding of plastic surgery as a clinical area of expertise, including general practitioners, nursing staff, medical trainees, and the general public, and misconceptions about the extent of reconstructive and plastic surgery.  A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on Kuwait University Medical students (2nd-7th Years) over a period of 1 month.

Peripheral ameloblastoma underlying squamous cell papilloma after a third molar extraction.

Peripheral ameloblastoma (PA) is a rare variant of ameloblastoma that presents as a slow-growing, painless mass in the gingival tissues or alveolar mucosa. It shares histologic features with conventional ameloblastoma but is less invasive and aggressive. This case report describes a 51-year-old female with a PA that simultaneously or subsequently developed underlying squamous cell papilloma after mandibular third molar extraction.

Supradiaphragmatic origin of the right renal artery: a case report.

Renal arteries are the main blood supply to the kidneys. They originate from the abdominal aorta at the level of the first and second lumbar vertebrae. However, variations in their origin are common.

Adult Presentation of Joubert Syndrome Presenting With Dysphagia: A Case Report.

Joubert syndrome (JS) is a rare autosomal recessive disease affecting the cilium, an intracellular organelle. It has a wide spectrum of presentations with the involvement of multiple genes. JS has multiple subtypes that are either pure JS or JS with other organ involvement such as the kidneys, liver, and others.

Renovascular Compression by the Diaphragmatic Crus: A Case Report.

Renovascular hypertension (RVHT) is among the most prevalent causes of treatment-resistant hypertension. Mostly it is caused by renal artery stenosis (RAS). With atherosclerosis being the most common cause of RAS, RAS due to external compression by the diaphragmatic crus is rare.

Management of Glaucoma in an Adult Presentation of Sturge-Weber Syndrome.

Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare neurocutaneous syndrome. It is described by the presence of leptomeningeal angiomas, ocular involvement such as choroidal hemangioma and glaucoma, and port-wine stain over the face. Management of SWS-associated ocular complications is challenging and needs regular follow-ups.

Duplex Collecting System With Ectopic Ureter Into the Posterior Urethra: A Case Report.

The ureters are muscular tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder and are typically implanted in the superolateral angle of the trigone of the urinary bladder. Although renal anomalies are common, especially in the kidneys, ectopia of the ureter is rare. Clinical presentation depends on the insertion of the ectopic ureter, varying from asymptomatic (mostly in males) to recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and incontinence (mostly in females).

An Adult With Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome: A Case Report.

Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome (DDMS) is a rare disease affecting the brain with almost 100 cases previously reported, with only 21 cases among adults. Due to the intricacy of clinical manifestations and radiological findings, it is difficult to reach the diagnosis. It usually includes atrophy of the cerebral hemisphere, dilation of the lateral ventricle, hypertrophy of skull bones, and hyperpneumatization of air sinuses.

Two-stage Reconstruction of Hand Extensor Tendons Using Silicon Rods.

The extensor system of the hand is an intricate complex component that involves a working balance between the extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of extension. Injuries to the extensor tendons are typically repaired primarily or by tendon transfers or grafts at a second stage. A 16-year-old boy sustained a right hand crush injury following an all-terrain vehicle accident, resulting in the loss of dorsal skin and extensor tendons of digits 3, 4, and 5 involving extensor zones 4-6, and oblique fractures in the second and third metacarpal bones.

Assessment of Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation Module in Kuwait: A Survey on Undergraduate Dental Training Curriculum.

Introduction: The use of nitrous oxide/oxygen (NO/O) inhalation sedation in dentistry has increased worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the nitrous oxide/oxygen (NO/O) inhalation sedation undergraduate teaching curriculum at Kuwait University Faculty of Dentistry.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey involving dental students in their clinical years (5th, 6th, and 7th years) at Kuwait University Faculty of Dentistry was conducted.

Knowledge and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Health Care Professionals, Medical Students, and Dental Students in the GCC Region: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the levels of awareness and knowledge regarding COVID-19 among healthcare professionals and students in Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

Materials And Methods: An online cross-sectional survey using a previously validated questionnaire was used to assess the awareness and knowledge levels of COVID-19 in this study, which was distributed via various online platforms to include as many participants as possible. The study targeted medical doctors, dentists, medical students, and dental students from the GCC region.

Inferior alveolar nerve damage secondary to orthodontic treatment: A systematic scoping review.

Background: Neurosensory impairment is a common complication following inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) damage.

Objective: To document and report the various causes, diagnosis, and management of IAN damage secondary to orthodontic treatment.

Methods: An electronic search for studies that reported IAN damage in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment was performed up to July 15, 2020 using MEDLINE, Embase, and PubMed databases.

Characteristics of pediatric maxillofacial fractures in Kuwait: A single-center retrospective study.

Background: Pediatric maxillofacial fractures always present a challenge due to the unique nature of the facial skeleton anatomy and development. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, etiology, site of fracture, and management modalities of pediatric maxillofacial fractures in Kuwait.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted.

Evaluating the Use of Cleft Lip and Palate 3D-Printed Models as a Teaching Aid.

Objective: Visualization tools are essential for effective medical education, to aid students understanding of complex anatomical systems. Three dimensional (3D) printed models are showing a wide-reaching potential in the field of medical education, to aid the interpretation of 2D imaging. This study investigates the use of 3D-printed models in educational seminars on cleft lip and palate, by comparing integrated "hands-on" student seminars, with 2D presentation seminar methods.

Three-dimensional Printing of Models of Cleft Lip and Palate.

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Three-Dimensional Printing Surgical Applications.

Introduction: Three-dimensional printing, a technology used for decades in the industrial field, gains a lot of attention in the medical field for its potential benefits. With advancement of desktop printers, this technology is accessible and a lot of research is going on in the medical field.

Objective: To evaluate its application in surgical field, which may include but not limited to surgical planning, surgical education, implants, and prosthesis, which are the focus of this review.

Optimization and validation of a label-free MRM method for the quantification of cytochrome P450 isoforms in biological samples.

Cytochromes P450 (CYPs) play critical roles in oxidative metabolism of many endogenous and exogenous compounds. Protein expression levels of CYPs in liver provide relevant information for a better understanding of the importance of CYPs in pharmacology and toxicology. This work aimed at establishing a simple method to quantify six CYPs (CYP3A4, CYP3A5, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, and CYP2J2) in various biological samples without isotopic labeling.

Rapid non-enzymatic extraction method for isolating PCR-quality camelpox virus DNA from skin.

Molecular diagnostic investigations of orthopoxvirus (OPV) infections are performed using a variety of clinical samples including skin lesions, tissues from internal organs, blood and secretions. Skin samples are particularly convenient for rapid diagnosis and molecular epidemiological investigations of camelpox virus (CMLV). Classical extraction procedures and commercial spin-column-based kits are time consuming, relatively expensive, and require multiple extraction and purification steps in addition to proteinase K digestion.