Introduction: Antibiotics are targeted to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and have no effect on viral agents. Unfortunately, viruses cause about 80% of respiratory tract infections, and up to 75% of antibiotics are prescribed for URTIs. Overuse of antibiotics is linked to a number of issues, including the emergence of antibacterial resistance, an increase in the prevalence of chronic illnesses, a rise in the expense of healthcare services, and the emergence of side effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground and aims This research investigates COVID-19 awareness among primary school teachers and staff in Bisha City. It aims to enhance safety protocols by examining knowledge, awareness levels, and demographic associations. Despite school reopening, concerns linger.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Smoking is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its prevalence has increased globally, particularly among university students.
Objective: The study aimed to assess the smoking prevalence and its associated factors among students at University of Dongola, Northern State, Sudan.
Methods: A multi-centred cross-sectional study was conducted among students of University of Dongola.
Introduction: The circumstances of the COVID-19 lockdown offered an opportunity to develop remote educational strategies in medical education.
Objectives: To assess medical students' experiences with online e-learning (OeL) satisfaction, intellectual environment, and communication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Hymenolepis nana is among the most common intestinal parasitic infections causing a public health threat in poor communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of H. nana infections and associated risk factors among preschool children of displacement communities in Khartoum state, Sudan.
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