Evaluation of the effect of a communication skills course on medical students' attitude towards patient-centered care: a prospective study.

Background: This study aims to examine whether a communication skills course (Early Clinical Exposure-ECE) might support shaping medical students' attitudes towards patient-centered care at Taibah University, Saudi Arabia. Attitudes were measured before and after the course using the Patient Practitioner Orientation Scale (PPOS), which assesses students' orientation towards patient-centeredness.

Methods: This prospective observational study collected data at two points: the start of year two and the start of year four from the same cohort.

Assessment of perspectives, knowledge and attitude about antibiotic use and resistance in Sudanese population.

Introduction: The spread of multidrug-resistant pathogens is a major global health concern. A survey was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes towards antimicrobial use and resistance in Sudan.

Methodology: A cross-sectional survey with a 39-item questionnaire was distributed via social media platforms to Sudanese residents in Khartoum state.

Exploring the effect of diet programs on the behavior of Sudanese children with autism and the prevalence and association of gastrointestinal symptoms: a multi-center cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social difficulties, speech and nonverbal communication issues, and restricted behaviors. Nutritional issues, such as food allergies and intolerances, can affect children with ASD. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of diet programs on ASD behavior and gastrointestinal symptoms, which would be considered as a starting point to increase the family's knowledge about how to practice healthy and suitable dieting for their children.

A Systematic Review of Perinuclear Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Glomerulonephritis Following Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination: A 2024 Update.

Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated glomerulonephritis (GN) is an immune-mediated kidney disease characterized by the inflammation of small blood vessels in the kidney, leading to renal impairment and potentially irreversible damage. Concerns have been raised over the reports of myeloperoxidase/perinuclear (MPO/p) ANCA GN following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination. Our study provides a comprehensive insight into perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (p-ANCA) GN after COVID-19 vaccination.

Management of complete intra-articular distal femur and patellar fractures in an achondroplastic young adult; small is challenging' revisited: a case-report.

Background: People with achondroplasia exhibit distinct physical characteristics, but their cognitive abilities remain within the normal range. The challenges encountered during surgical procedures and perioperative care for achondroplastic individuals, are underrepresented in the existing literature.

Case Presentation: In this report, the management of a 26-year-old North-African achondroplastic male is highlighted.

Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Medical Students in Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Internet addiction has been studied extensively worldwide and shown to have adverse social, psychological, and functional consequences. It has become a global health issue, particularly among young adults. Unfortunately, few studies have been conducted among medical students in Sudan.

A Systematic Review of COVID-19 Vaccine-Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A 2023 Update.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a life-threatening transient left ventricular dysfunction triggered by either physical or emotional stressors. Concerns have been raised on reports of TCM after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. Our study provides comprehensive detail on COVID-19 vaccine-induced TCM.

Youth sociopolitical development: A conceptual framework by racial and gender minoritized youth organizers.

Youth sociopolitical development (SPD) is a powerful protective and promotive factor for marginalized adolescents' social, emotional, physical, and academic well-being. Despite having unique insight and experiential knowledge about SPD processes, youth have been excluded from conceptual framework and model development. As part of a Youth Participatory Action Research project, 11 adolescents (ages 14-19) and one adult ask "How do adolescent community organizers with varying social and political experiences conceptualize youth SPD?" We used a multiple case study design, with a grounded theory analytic approach.

Type 1 Autoimmune Pancreatitis Masquerading as Pancreatic Head Carcinoma.

Obstructive jaundice is a joint clinical presentation with many etiologies, including pancreatic cancer and autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). Differentiating between these two conditions is pivotal due to the divergent management approaches and prognoses. In this case report, we present a case of a 49-year-old female patient who presented with weight loss, intermittent chronic abdominal pain, and jaundice.

Prevalence of the medical student syndrome among health professions students and its effects on their academic performance.

Medical student syndrome (MSS) is health-related anxiety while studying a specific disease that leads to stress and anxiety. The study aims to determine the prevalence of MSS among health professions students to identify its effect on the student academic performance and to recognize the awareness of MSS among health professions students. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study where 544 students from King Saud University health colleges were included and filled in a self-reported designed questionnaire.

An Unusual Diagnosis for an Infant Presenting with Olive-Shaped Abdominal Mass.

A 3-month-old male infant was bought to the emergency department with almost 3 weeks of projectile, bilious emesis after each feed. On presentation, he was cachectic and severely dehydrated and had a palpable olive in the epigastric region. Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis was excluded by abdominal ultrasound.

Aspiration with Diosmin Intake in Endometrial Cavity Fluid Accumulation in ART Cycles: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: This was a prospective randomized controlled trial in 200 cases presented with endometrial cavity fluid at the day of oocyte retrieval at a private fertility center from 2013 to 2021. The cases were randomized at day of ovum pickup into 2 groups: Group 1 (control group) ( = 100): conventional management with follow-up and reassessment by transvaginal ultrasound on day 5. Group 2 (interventional group) ( = 100): aspiration of the fluid was done and cases were given diosmin 500 mg 3 times per day till reassessment at embryo transfer day.

Traumatic renal artery occlusion secondary to blunt trauma in a second-trimester pregnant woman who managed successfully with non-operative management: A rare case report.

Blunt renal injuries in pregnancy are seldom isolated, with resultant renal vascular injury following this type of injury being extremely rare. We present a rare case of complete blockage of the left renal artery about 1 cm from the aortic opening in a second-trimester pregnant woman after she sustained a motor-vehicle-accident. She was managed successfully with NOM.

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Possible Rare Complication of Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Dysautonomia is a common and severe complication of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), which may manifest as cardiac arrhythmias, labile blood pressure, diaphoresis, and changes in gastrointestinal motility. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a life-threatening manifestation of dysautonomia in patients with GBS, which is not widely underlined in the literature. The association between GBS and TCM has been well-documented in previous studies; however, there are few reported cases with GBS who developed TCM following their diagnosis with GBS.

Acute Pancreatitis Simulating Myocardial Infarction: A Challenging Case.

Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition with varying local and systemic complications and variable severity. Although rare, cardiovascular complications induced by acute pancreatitis are rarely described in the literature. Epigastric pain with acute pancreatitis often simulates electrocardiographic changes in the absence of coronary artery abnormalities, resulting in a diagnostic dilemma for optimal treatment and management.

Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction As Initial Thrombotic Event of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Rare Challenging Case.

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare autoimmune and devastating blood disorder that results in micro-clots throughout the body, leading to tissue damage and organ dysfunction resulting in widespread microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, fever, and neurological symptoms. TTP patients commonly manifest renal and neurological symptoms; however, cardiovascular involvement is not widely reported in the literature. We report a case of non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) as an initial manifestation of TTP.

Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma From Primary Hypopharynx Source to Gastric Mucosa Presenting as Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a relatively safe procedure that represents an important supportive adjunctive component for patients with primary head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The HNSCC population is considered a high-risk group for developing critical nutritional deficiency due to a multitude of factors. Nevertheless, as the use of PEG in modern practice is gaining more popularity due to various indications, unusual complications have been increasingly reported.

Immune Thrombocytopenia and Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Report.

Mass vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been safe and effective. The ongoing emergence of vaccine-induced complications has challenged the public trust in vaccination programs and, though uncommon, can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT) is a rare and fatal complication of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Cysticercal Encephalitis in a Young Female: A Rare Presentation of Neurocysticercosis.

One of the most frequent parasite infections of the central nervous system is neurocysticercosis. This neurologic condition is caused by () larval infestation. Infected pork intake, poor hygiene practices, water tainted with , or asymptomatic carriers are the main ways of spread.

Optic Neuritis in a Child With Poorly Controlled Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report.

Type 1 diabetes stands among the most prevalent endocrinological diseases in the pediatric age group. The incidence rate continues to rise globally. Optic neuritis has been described in the literature in association with type 2 diabetes; however, cases of optic neuritis with type 1 diabetes are very few.

A Rare Case of Granulomatous Mastitis Associated With Positive Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Serology in a Young Female Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is a rare benign breast disease that affects women of childbearing age, usually within five years of pregnancy. The hallmark diagnostic feature of GM is the presence of lobular granulomatous inflammation. The occurrence of this clinicopathological entity is usually idiopathic.

Nephrogenic Ascites: An Unusual Culprit of Refractory Ascites in a Hemodialysis Patient-A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Nephrogenic ascites or dialysis-associated ascites is a rare condition that develops in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who have been on long-term hemodialysis. It is characterized by rapidly accumulating ascites that is often recurrent and resistant to standard treatment. The diagnosis typically requires the exclusion of common causes of ascites including possible hepatic, cardiac, malignant, and infectious etiologies.