Ultrasound and computed tomography in differentiating between simple and complicated appendicitis in pediatric patients.

Objectives: This study aims to measure the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of US and CT in diagnosing complicated appendicitis among pediatric patients and to find the performance of the imaging modalities in detecting complication signs.

Methods: a systematic review and meta-analysis were done on 15 eligible studies from the Medline Database concerning pediatric appendicitis and its complications. Studies either provided an overall estimate of sensitivity and specificity of the imaging modality or addressed signs of complicated appendicitis The reference standard employed was either surgical findings or histopathology reports.

Prevalence of classic and non-classic pain sites of coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional study.

Study Objective: This study aims to assess the prevalence of both classic and non-classic pain sites in patients with ischemic heart disease, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and not disregarding non-classic symptoms.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 100 patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) who were admitted to two major hospitals in Syria. classic pain was identified as pain located in the precordial area, with or without radiation to the neck, jaw, left shoulder or arm.

Syrian crises effect on specialty choice and the decision to work in the country among residents of six major hospitals in Syria, Damascus.

Assessing the impact of war on medical residents' specialty choices and migration decisions is critical to ensure the sustainability of healthcare systems worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the Syrian crisis on specialty choices, related factors, and decisions to work in Syria among residents of six major university hospitals in Damascus. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated questionnaire from 20/4/2022 to 20/5/2022, including all eligible residents with no missing data.

Scrotal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) successfully resected without angioembolization: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: The main types of scrotal vascular lesions are varicocele, hemangioma, lymphangioma and arteriovenous malformation (AVM). AVM consists of network between arteries and veins without capillaries. It is the rarest type especially when in scrotum.

Dietary and smoking habits during the exam period and their effect on the academic achievement among Syrian medical students.

Background: Dietary habits are crucial for maintaining overall health and have been shown to impact academic performance. However, little research has been conducted on the specific eating, drinking, and smoking habits during the exam period and their effect on academic performance. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate dietary and smoking habits and their relationship with academic performance among medical students at Damascus University.