Publications by authors named "N A Obeidat"
Background: We aim to investigate the potential association between the administration of Lumbosacral epidural steroid injections (LESIs) and the subsequent onset or progression of Lumbosacral epidural lipomatosis (LEL) in patients devoid of established risk factors for LEL.
Methods: We carried out a single-center retrospective study on patients who underwent LESI. We collected demographics including age and gender as well as clinical and radiological characteristics including the type of corticosteroids utilized, the number of LESIs administered, the use of epidural guidance during LESI procedures, and LEL grading.
Article Synopsis
- A study in Jordan found a 2.4% prevalence of vaccine administration errors (VAEs) during the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with various types of errors identified, including timing and dosing mistakes.
- Most errors were minor or moderate, and significant contributing factors included healthcare provider issues and higher error rates during peak vaccination times and in the Southern region.
- The findings highlight the need for more research and strategies to address VAEs to ensure effective immunization and patient safety.
Background: Flexible flatfoot is a normal finding in infants and the arch is shaped spontaneously in most children before the age of 10 years. Flexible flatfoot is a common deformity in both adolescent and adult populations.
Objective: This prospective study aims to assess the functional and radiological outcomes of subtalar arthroereisis in adolescent patients with symptomatic flexible flatfoot.
The Association between EPHX1 Gene Polymorphisms and Lung Cancer among Jordanian People.
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess whether genetic variations in the EPHX1 gene are linked to lung cancer susceptibility among Jordanian patients.
- A total of 218 individuals were analyzed, including 108 lung cancer patients and 110 matched controls, using PCR-RFLP to investigate specific polymorphisms in the gene.
- The results indicated no significant differences in genotypes between patients and controls, suggesting that EPHX1 polymorphisms do not significantly influence lung cancer risk in this population.
Background: The rigors of medical education often take a toll on students' mental well-being, resulting in heightened stress, anxiety, depression, somatization, and thoughts of self-harm. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of mental health problems among Jordanian medical students (Yarmouk University), explore the links between mental state and demographic and lifestyle factors, and compare mental health profiles between pre-clinical/pre-clerkship (years 1-3) and clinical/clerkship (years 4-6) students.
Methods: An online survey was distributed to undergraduate medical students at Yarmouk University.