Awareness and Attitude Toward Artificial Intelligence Among Medical Students and Pathology Trainees: Survey Study.

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to shape the future of medical practice. The perspective and understanding of medical students are critical for guiding the development of educational curricula and training.

Objective: This study aims to assess and compare medical AI-related attitudes among medical students in general medicine and in one of the visually oriented fields (pathology), along with illuminating their anticipated role of AI in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-enhanced health care.

Public Perceptions of Surgeon Attire in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Surgeon attire significantly affects patients' perceptions and can improve patient-surgeon relationships, which are crucial for patient comfort, experience, satisfaction, and treatment adherence. Understanding patient preferences for surgeon attire is essential, particularly in Saudi Arabia, for establishing appropriate dress codes in healthcare institutions. This national cross-sectional study aimed to fill this gap by assessing patient preferences for surgeon attire and its impact on patients' confidence in their surgeons across various medical settings.

Exploration of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in gastric cancer patients through next generation sequencing: implications for diagnosis and therapy.

Objectives: The study aims to characterize BRCA1/2 mutations in Pakistani gastric cancer (GC) patients, identifying unique pathogenic variants and evaluating their potential as diagnostic biomarkers, while also exploring therapeutic avenues for personalized treatment strategies.

Methodology: In this study, we investigated the role of Breast Cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) and Breast Cancer gene 2 (BRCA2) mutations in Pakistani GC patients and their functional implications using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS).

Results: Through NGS, we identified a total of 19 mutations in BRCA1 and 11 mutations in BRCA2, all with high mutation quality scores.

Elucidating gastric cancer mechanisms and therapeutic potential of Adociaquinone A targeting EGFR: A genomic analysis and Computer Aided Drug Design (CADD) approach.

Gastric cancer predominantly adenocarcinoma, accounts for over 85% of gastric cancer diagnoses. Current therapeutic options are limited, necessitating the discovery of novel drug targets and effective treatments. The Affymetrix gene expression microarray dataset (GSE64951) was retrieved from NCBI-GEO data normalization and DEGs identification was done by using R-Bioconductor package.

Cochlear implantation in otosclerosis: surgical and audiological outcomes between ossified and non-ossified cochlea.

Aim: To evaluate (1) Audiological and surgical outcomes in patients with otosclerosis following cochlear implantation. (2) surgical difficulties and outcomes between both groups. (3) Audiological outcomes between both groups.

Assessing Saudi women's awareness about human papillomavirus (HPV) and their susceptibility to receive the vaccine.

Cervical cancer is a significant health concern for women worldwide, with human papillomavirus (HPV) being the primary cause. This study aimed to assess Saudi women's awareness and knowledge of HPV, determine their information sources, and evaluate their intention to receive the HPV vaccine. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 654 Saudi females aged 18 to 60 years from January to May 2023.

Harnessing Strain CCAP 6006/5 for the Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Insights into the Anticancer and Antibacterial Efficacy.

Microalgae-mediated nanoparticle (NP) biosynthesis is a promising green synthesis method that overcomes the challenges of conventional synthesis methods. The novel strain CCAP 6006/5 was isolated, purified, and characterized morphologically and genetically. GC-MS analysis of the algal biomass (D) phytochemicals showed the abundance for elaidic acid (18.

Gruppo Otologico's Experience in Managing the So-Called Inoperable Tympanojugular Paraganglioma.

: to identify advanced or "so-called inoperable" cases of tympanojugular paragangliomas (PGLs) and analyze how each case is surgically managed and followed afterward. : a retrospective case series study. Out of 262 type C and D TJPs and more than 10 cases of advanced or so-called inoperable cases, files of 6 patients with a diagnosis of advanced tympanojugular PGLs who were referred to an otology and skull-base center between 1996 and 2021 were reviewed to analyze management and surgical outcomes.

Herbal extract dietary supplementation effect on growth performance and meat quality in broiler raised under two stocking densities.

The number of birds or their total live weight in relation to a given area is known as stocking density; higher stocking densities will cause more stress to the birds, which may have an impact on their physiological state, productivity, carcass quality, growth performance, immunity, metabolism, and meat quality. The present study aimed to investigate the potential impact of 2 different stocking densities on growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, serum, and expression of Insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), muscle regulatory genes expression and serum biochemical indicators of broilers supplemented with essential oils (EO). In total, 784-day-old chicks of Ross 308 were randomly assigned into 4 different groups with 7 replicates for each: Normal feed (no essential oils [EO] added) and normal stocking as 9 bird/m, (NSD).

Strengthening Reinforced Concrete Beams through Integration of CFRP Bars, Mechanical Anchorage System, and Concrete Jacketing.

The demand for strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) structures has increased considerably. Implementing carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) bars and concrete jacketing are the most effective techniques for RC beam retrofitting. Using the mechanical anchorage system (MAS) to attach CFRP bars to old concrete is highly recommended to avoid any debonding when it is applied to cyclic loads.

Asiatic acid rescues intestinal tissue by suppressing molecular, biochemical, and histopathological changes associated with the development of ulcerative colitis.

Asiatic acid (AA) is a polyphenolic compound with potent antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities that make it a potential choice to attenuate inflammation and oxidative insults associated with ulcerative colitis (UC). Hence, the present study aimed to evaluate if AA can attenuate molecular, biochemical, and histological alterations in the acetic acid-induced UC model in rats. To perform the study, five groups were applied, including the control, acetic acid-induced UC, UC-treated with 40 mg/kg aminosalicylate (5-ASA), UC-treated with 20 mg/kg AA, and UC-treated with 40 mg/kg AA.

Evaluating the prevalence and risk factors for depression in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis: A cross-sectional multicenter study.

Background: Epilepsy frequently accompanies Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Notably, people with temporal lobe epilepsy and hippocampal sclerosis may face an increased susceptibility to MDD, as evidence indicates the involvement of the limbic system in the development of emotional symptoms.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and predictors of depression in temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis (TLE-HS) and compare them to those of other epilepsy types.

Nrf-2-dependent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects underlie the protective effect of esculeoside A against retinal damage in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Esculeoside A (ESA) is a tomato-derived glycoside with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The protective effect of ESA against diabetic retinopathy is not well-investigated and was the core objective of this study. In addition, we tested if such protection involves the activation of Nrf2 signaling.

Prognostic accuracy of qSOFA score, SIRS criteria, and EWSs for in-hospital mortality among adult patients presenting with suspected infection to the emergency department (PASSEM) Multicenter prospective external validation cohort study protocol.

Background: Early identification of a patient with infection who may develop sepsis is of utmost importance. Unfortunately, this remains elusive because no single clinical measure or test can reflect complex pathophysiological changes in patients with sepsis. However, multiple clinical and laboratory parameters indicate impending sepsis and organ dysfunction.

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures with and without epilepsy: Exploring the influence of co-existing psychiatric disorders on clinical characteristics and outcomes.

Background And Objectives: Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are commonly associated with co-existing psychiatric disorders. The relationship between psychiatric factors and PNES episodes with and without epilepsy remains understudied. We reviewed co-existing psychiatric disorders in PNES-only, PNES with epilepsy aiming to examine whether these co-existing disorders associated with PNES clinical presentation and long-term outcomes.

Awareness and knowledge of physicians and residents on the non-sexual routes of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and their perspectives on anti-HPV vaccination in Jordan.

Background And Objectives: Although penetrative sex is the most common route of HPV infection, there is strong evidence of non-sexual modes of transmission. As the first of its kind, this study aimed to investigate the knowledge and awareness of Jordanian physicians on such routes.

Methods: A questionnaire was conducted among a national Jordanian sample of physicians from Jordanian health sectors.

Anti-S and Anti-N Antibody Responses of COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients.

The long-term immunoglobulin responses of COVID-19 vaccinations is important to determine the efficacy of these vaccinations. This study aimed to investigate and compare the long-term immunoglobulin response of COVID-19 vaccination recipients, using anti-S IgG, anti-N IgG, and IgM titer levels. This study included 267 participants, comprising individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 through PCR testing ( = 125), and those who received the Pfizer ( = 133), Sinopharm ( = 112), AstraZeneca ( = 20), or Sputnik ( = 2) vaccines.

Deletions of SMNI gene exon 7 and NAIP gene exon 5 in spinal muscular atrophy patients in selected population.

Objective: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is common among various populations because the genetic makeup is monogamous due to consanguineous marriages. Two genes, i.e.

Long-term spatiotemporal analysis of the climate related impact on the transmission rate of COVID-19.

Background: The association between weather conditions and the spread of COVID-19 was demonstrated by previous studies but focused on specific countries or investigated shorter periods of duration limiting the interpretation of the results.

Aim: To make an international comprehensive insight into the association between the weather conditions and the spread of COVID-19 by spanning many regions in the Northern and Southern hemispheres over a period of two years for the COVID-19 Outbreak.

Methods: The data were analyzed by using statistical description, linear and multiple regressions, and the Spearman rank correlation test.

Impact of political instability on 1948-Palestinian shoppers' satisfaction: Palestinian tourist destination as a case study.

This study examines tourist satisfaction and its relationship with demographic variables in Nablus, Palestine. Two hundred two tourists were surveyed using a structured questionnaire to collect data on their satisfaction level and demographic information. The results reveal that the overall tourist satisfaction level in Nablus is high.

One-Step Phytofabrication Method of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles Using for Anticancer, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Activities.

Among various routes of metallic nanoparticle (NPs) fabrication, phytosynthesis has significant advantages over other conventional approaches. Plant-mediated synthesis of NPs is a fast, one-step, ecobenign, and inexpensive method with high scalability. Herein, silver (Ag) and gold (Au)-NPs were extracellularly synthesized using aqueous (H@Ag-, H@Au-NPs) leaf extracts.