Publications by authors named "Mohamud S Mohamud"
Background: Students' ability to diagnose various blood disorders could be substantially improved by continuously reviewing approaches toward teaching hematology. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of light microscopes and projected images on students' learning and determine medical students' perception of these teaching methods.
Methods: A randomized trial was conducted using a crossover design.
Background: Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide health concern that necessitates antibiotic stewardship. Medical students significantly impact future healthcare practices; thus, their trust in antibiotic prescription and administration is crucial. This research aims to assess medical students' levels of confidence and knowledge in these areas before and after exposure to virtual antibiotic stewardship education.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a screening tool for chromosomal aneuploidies. Prior knowledge of NIPT is an inherent factor in the decision-making process. We assessed the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women related to prenatal testing with a particular focus on NIPT.
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- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication in children with type 1 diabetes, leading to significant hospital admissions; this study looked into identifying risk factors at a specialized children’s hospital.
- During a review from March 2015 to December 2017, out of 562 patients, 116 had DKA episodes, with a notable percentage being newly diagnosed, mainly affecting females aged 10-14.
- The findings emphasized the importance of addressing missing insulin as the major cause of DKA and suggested targeted prevention strategies, especially for adolescents and those with recurrent episodes.
Background Globally, less than 10% of graduating medical students select pathology as a future career. Many factors were reported from different settings to influence the choice of pathology. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors that determine medical students' preferences in choosing pathology as a future career.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To translate and cross-culturally adapt a Swedish questionnaire to Arabic to assess the awareness of pregnant women in Saudi Arabia regarding the availability of an accurate and safe prenatal screening procedure.
Methods: The study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between December 2018 to April 2019. The non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) questionnaire, translated and validated in Arabic.