From Fear to Resilience: A Scoping Review of Psychological Components in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation.

Context: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, prevalent in athletic contexts have profound physical and psychological impacts. Despite extensive research on the physiological aspects of ACL recovery, the psychological dimensions of this process have gained increased attention. This scoping review delves into the intricate landscape of psychological factors influencing ACL rehabilitation.

Concurrent acute appendicitis and obstructive ureterolithiasis: a case report and review of literature.

The prediction of the coexistence of acute appendicitis and renal colic can be challenging, especially when the patient's symptoms point toward one diagnosis. In this case report, we describe a patient who presented to the emergency department with severe lower abdominal pain that was thought to be solely due to acute appendicitis. Further evaluation, however, revealed the simultaneous coexistence of a right ureteral stone, causing severe hydroureteronephrosis.

Improving the Quality and Standardization of Operative Notes in a Tertiary Regional ENT Department: A Closed-Loop Audit.

Introduction: Comprehensive and accurate documentation is paramount in ensuring patient safety, and continuity of care, and casts the foundation for auditing practice and creating research. Unfortunately, a lack of documentation has been reported globally. This study aims to challenge current practices and ensure high-quality documentation.

A perplexing case report of concomitant multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis.

Introduction And Importance: The co-occurrence of multiple sclerosis (MS) and myasthenia gravis (MG) within the Middle East and North African Region (MENA) has been scarcely reported in current literature. This rare case report explores the pathophysiological mechanisms and potential avenues of treatment modalities. Such insights can potentially facilitate the development of more efficacious and targeted treatment modalities and perhaps pave the way for disease prevention.

Adherence to Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Guidelines in Endourologic Procedures: Frequency and Related Outcomes.

Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP), when used appropriately based on evidence-based guidelines, can reduce the rate of infectious complications following endourologic procedures without compromising patient outcomes. To investigate the appropriateness of the current SAP used in endourologic surgeries based on international guidelines and report their associated outcomes (urinary tract infection [UTI] and blood stream infection [BSI]). Prospective cross-sectional study.

Complete denture palatal rugae design impact on satisfaction and quality of life.

Objectives: To compare the impact of three complete denture palatal rugae designs on participants' satisfaction and oral-health-related quality of life.

Background: Complete dentures palatal rugea are usually polished to a smooth finish, which can affect the patient's adaptation. Roughening or keeping an opening in the rugae area to replicate the natural sensation of the palatal rugae has been suggested but lacks clinical evidence.

The Counter Effect of Exercise on Cisplatin-Induced Cognitive and Proliferation Impairments.

Background Cisplatin, a widely used chemotherapeutic agent, offers therapeutic benefits for cancer treatment but often leads to adverse effects on neurogenesis and oxidative stress, causing cognitive impairment. Concurrent physical activity has been proposed as a potential strategy to counteract these side effects. This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical exercise on cisplatin-induced cognitive impairment in a mouse model.

Exam evaluation in prosthodontics across preclinical and clinical years from students' perspective: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to explore the students' perceptions and performance in prosthodontics theory exam.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 560 (80.82%) students of different levels (third, fourth and fifth years) to explore their opinions and performance with regard to a number of issues on a prosthodontics theory exam (exam evaluation, exam preparation, exam material, exam timing).

Rating communication skills in dental practice: the impact of different sociodemographic factors.

Background: Communication abilities are essential for the successful operation of a dental business and significantly influence outcomes, compliance, and patient satisfaction.

Aims And Methods: The aim of our study was to evaluate the knowledge and practice of doctor-patient communication among Jordanian dentists. This evaluation was conducted through a survey based on the key components of the Calgary Cambridge Observation Guides.

Pattern of use and awareness of side-effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the Jordanian population.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly utilized to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. This study aimed to assess patterns of use and awareness of NSAID-related side-effects in an adult Jordanian. And the associations with sociodemographic factors.

Effect of post-COVID-19 condition on sleep: A case report.

Post-COVID-19 condition affects patients on various aspects. This 41-year-old female presented to the outpatient clinic complaining of severe insomnia characterized by inconsistent 2 h of sleep per day despite taking sleep aid pills after being infected with COVID-19 and persisting for 6 months after recovery.

The frequency of cytochrome 4F2 rs2108622 genetic variant and its effects on the lipid profile and complications of type II diabetes among a sample of patients in Jordan: A pilot study.

Background: Cytochrome 4F2 (CYP4F2) is a major arachidonic acid-metabolizing enzyme which produces 20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid (20-HETE). It is found that 20-HETE is involved in the pathophysiology of many diseases, including diabetes mellitus. The genetic variants of CYP4F2 can affect its enzymatic activity as well as the 20-HETE production.

Three-dimensional microscopic comparison of wear behavior between immature and mature enamel: an in vitro study.

Background: Dental enamel, the hardest outermost layer of a human tooth, is subjected to occlusal forces throughout life during different oral function as talking, mastication etc. Due to this continuous stress, wear causes the loss of this protective shell. This study aimed to detect microscopic differences in enamel's wear behavior among different age groups of adolescents and adults.

The development and validation of a novel COVID19 stigma scale among healthcare workers (COVISS-HCWs).

Background And Aim: Fear of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its complications may result in stigmatization of individuals who may carry the virus. This is of special concern to healthcare workers who tolerate additional physical and emotional stress at times of pandemic. The aims of this study are to (1) develop and validate the COVID-19 Stigma Scale (COVISS-HCWs) survey; and (2) investigate the experience of stigma among healthcare workers possibly dealing with COVID-19 patients in five major public hospitals in Damascus, Syria.

Pattern, frequency and causes of tooth extraction among adult Syrian refugees.

Aims Or Objectives: The Syrian crisis has resulted in a significant impact on refugee oral health status, but the scientific literature lacks information characterizing the pattern of tooth extraction in refugees.

Materials And Methods: The current study analyzed the pattern of tooth extraction and the associated sociodemographic factors among 626 (53.4% females, 46.

Oral contraceptives and colorectal cancer risk - A meta-analysis and systematic review.

There is limited understanding of the potential relationship between the risk of colorectal cancer and oral contraceptive use among women of different ages. Further investigation on the issue helps develop an informed choice of contraception. Data for this meta-analysis were derived from case-control and cohort studies of colorectal cancer and oral contraceptive use conducted between June 2000 and May 2022.

MRI Evaluation of Mullerian Duct Anomalies: Practical Classification by the New ASRM System.

Objective: To describe variable mullerian duct anomalies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and to classify these anomalies according to the available classification systems, namely the American Fertility Society (AFS) system, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) system, and the new American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) system.

Design: Retrospective chart review.

Subjects: The pelvic MRI studies and the clinical records of 64 females with mullerian congenital anomalies were retrospectively reviewed between January 2010 and December 2021.

Predictors of visual acuity improvement after phacoemulsification cataract surgery.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess preoperative predictors of visual outcome after phacoemulsification cataract surgery in Jordan, a Middle Eastern country.

Methods: This was a retrospective longitudinal study of adult patients who underwent phacoemulsification cataract surgery from January 2019 to July 2021. For each patient, we included only the first operated eye.

An Edge-Based Selection Method for Improving Regions-of-Interest Localizations Obtained Using Multiple Deep Learning Object-Detection Models in Breast Ultrasound Images.

Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems can be used to process breast ultrasound (BUS) images with the goal of enhancing the capability of diagnosing breast cancer. Many CAD systems operate by analyzing the region-of-interest (ROI) that contains the tumor in the BUS image using conventional texture-based classification models and deep learning-based classification models. Hence, the development of these systems requires automatic methods to localize the ROI that contains the tumor in the BUS image.

Effects of Vitamin D Receptor Genotype on Lipid Profiles and Retinopathy Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Pilot Study.

Genetic polymorphisms affect lipid profiles and are associated with disease complications. Genetic variants in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene are associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this study, we investigated the effects of VDR genotypes on the lipid profile and disease complications of T2DM patients in a Jordanian population.

Premenstrual syndrome: consultation sources and the impact on women's quality of life.

Introduction: The main aim of this study was to explore the sources of consultation that women seek during premenstural syndrome (PMS), and to establish the association between the severity of PMS and how it affects the quality of life.

Methods: Cross sectional study of 179 female patients, using an Arabic validated version of the shortened premenstrual assessment form, and a 7-item quality of life questionnaire that was developed by the researchers. The questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability via a pilot study before the initiation of data collection.

Establishing the reliability and the validity of the Arabic translated versions of the Effort Assessment Scale and the Fatigue Assessment Scale.

Objective: The aim was to establish the reliability and the validity of Arabic translated versions of the Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS) and the Effort Assessment Scale (EAS).

Design: The FAS and the EAS were translated from the original English following a recommended six-step approach for translating hearing-related questionnaires for different languages. The reliability of the scales was investigated using Cronbach's alpha, item-total correlation, and inter-item correlation.