Occupational Risk Factors for Burnout Syndrome Among Healthcare Professionals: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Health professionals are disproportionately affected by burnout compared to other occupational groups. This study aims to systematically review and meta-analyze thirteen occupational risk factors related to burnout syndrome among health professionals globally. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in August 2023.

Effect of Mediterranean diet and physical activity on healthcare professional depression, burnout and professional fulfillment during COVID-19.

. The mental health of healthcare professionals, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a critical concern. This study investigates the prevalence of burnout and professional fulfillment, depression and the relationship between physical activity and adherence to the Mediterranean diet with depression, burnout and professional fulfillment among healthcare professionals.

The Effect of Lifestyle Interventions on Anxiety, Depression and Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Background/objectives: Depression, anxiety, and stress are common mental health issues that affect individuals worldwide. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of various lifestyle interventions including physical activity, dietary changes, and sleep hygiene in reducing the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Using stress as an outcome and conducting detailed subgroup analyses, this study provides novel insights into the differential effects of lifestyle interventions across diverse populations.

Lifestyle interventions improving health-related quality of life: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials.

Lifestyle interventions have garnered significant research interest for their potential to enhance health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Understanding the impact of these interventions on various dimensions of HRQoL is crucial for effective healthcare strategies. This study aims to systematically review and meta-analyze the effects of lifestyle interventions on HRQoL in randomized control trials.

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Risk of Abnormal Body Mass Index: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

(1) Objectives: The impact of abnormal body mass index (BMI) on health is extensive, and various risk factors contribute to its effects. This study aimed to examine the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and BMI categories, including underweight, overweight, obesity, severe obesity, and morbid obesity; (2) Methods: Three databases were searched: Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus. Manual searches were conducted using Google Scholar and ResearchGate.

Using reflective writing to enhance empathy among medical students.

Reflection is a skill which has the potential to enhance higher order thinking such as empathy and compassion. We aimed to study reflective writing as a means to nurture empathy among medical students. An interventional study was conducted among 73 final-year medical students using the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire.

Students' perspectives on their early dropout of medical school.

Background: Enrolling in medical school launches a more demanding and stressful way of life for newly admitted students. Some students will struggle academically and will ultimately drop out from medical school. The study aims to understand the perspectives that dropped-out students have and their opinion regarding possible preventative solutions.

The attitudes and practices of United Arab Emirates consumers towards food waste: A nationwide cross-sectional study.

Background: Reducing global food waste is an international environmental, health, and sus-tainability priority. Although significant reductions have been achieved across the food chain, progress by UAE households and consumers remain inadequate. This study seeks to understand the association between consumer attitudes, knowledge, and awareness relating to food waste practice of residents living in the UAE.

Torsion of Epididymal Cyst: A Case Report With Review of Literature.

Torsion of an epididymal cyst is one of the rare and least-known causes of acute scrotal pain. Epididymal cysts, when large, can undergo occasional complications like infection or, rarely they might undergo torsion, needing emergency surgery. We present a case of a 37-year-old gentleman with acute scrotal pain to the scrotum.

Relationship between gaming disorder across various dimensions among PUBG players: a machine learning-based cross-sectional study.

Background: PlayerUnknown's battlegrounds (PUBG), a widely played multiplayer online game, has sparked interest and concern regarding its impact on players. This study explored the relationship between factors such as cultivation level, motivation, religious engagement, gaming disorder, and addiction among PUBG players.

Methods: This study employed a convenience sampling technique to select a sample of 500 PUBG players.

Attitudes and practices toward COVID-19 precautionary measures: A comparative study of health professionals and public.

Background: Containment of the COVID-19 pandemic has been impaired by the denial and defiance of preventive recommendations.

Aims: We aimed to study the attitudes toward COVID-19 social measures among laypersons and healthcare professionals.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in the United Arab Emirates using a self-administered online questionnaire.