Medical education in Syria at a time of crisis: Analysis of the results of the knowledge-based National Medical Examination.

Objective: This study explored how the Syrian crisis, training conditions, and relocation influenced the National Medical Examination (NME) scores of final-year medical students.

Methods: Results of the NME were used to denote the performance of final-year medical students between 2014 and 2021. The NME is a mandatory standardised test that measures the knowledge and competence of students in various clinical subjects.

Rhabdomyosarcoma or Fibrosarcoma? A Case of Large Ulcerated and Necrotic Lesion on the Forearm of a Newborn.

Congenital infantile fibrosarcoma (CIFS) is a rare malignant soft tissue tumor. The incidence of fibrosarcoma is estimated to be 0.3 per 100 000 population per year, and it accounts for less than 1% of all soft tissue sarcomas.

Depression, anxiety and related factors among Syrian breast cancer patients: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Breast cancer represents a traumatic experience with a psychological burden. The prevalence of psychological distress (which include depression and anxiety) among breast cancer patients is estimated to be 15 to 54%, but studies have shown that applying some psychological treatments has contributed to decreasing depression and anxiety. So, it is crucial to diagnose and treat patients with the appropriate means.