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Finding the role of thiamine in peri-operative bariatric surgery and the value of thiamine screening 寻找硫胺素在围手术期减肥手术中的作用以及硫胺素筛查的价值

Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences Pub Date : 2023-12-12 DOI: 10.4103/abhs.abhs_36_23

Amr Ahmed, A. Brakat, Neveen Refaey

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Awareness of the use of personal protective equipment among construction workers 建筑工人使用个人防护设备的意识

Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences Pub Date : 2023-12-12 DOI: 10.4103/abhs.abhs_40_23

Jawahar Mohammed AlBlooshi, Rami Elhadi, A. Okoh

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Laparoscopic management of iatrogenic colonic rupture 医源性结肠破裂的腹腔镜治疗

Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences Pub Date : 2023-11-14 DOI: 10.4103/abhs.abhs_57_23

Hussam Al Trabulsi, Issam Hreirati, Tala Muassess

{"title":"Laparoscopic management of iatrogenic colonic rupture","authors":"Hussam Al Trabulsi, Issam Hreirati, Tala Muassess","doi":"10.4103/abhs.abhs_57_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/abhs.abhs_57_23","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Latrogenic colonic perforation is a rare but serious complication of colonoscopies, with a range of underlying mechanisms, including mechanical and thermal causes, for which early detection and prompt action are essential. The management of this injury should be based on individual case factors, including the size of the perforation and the time of detection. Herein, we present the case of a 36-year-old woman who was referred to our surgical facility after a suspicion of colonic perforation during a colonoscopy. The diagnosis was confirmed through a computed tomography scan of the abdomen, which showed gross pneumoperitoneum and free fluid in the pelvis. Surgery revealed a very large colonic perforation, involving most of the wall circumference, which was subsequently classified as a colonic rupture caused by mechanical injury; the perforated segment was resected and a side-to-side hand-sewn anastomosis was created; surgery was completed laparoscopically. Early detection of the perforation in a well-prepared colon allowed for primary anastomosis without the need for fecal diversion or stoma. The patient had an uncomplicated postoperative course.","PeriodicalId":158834,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences","volume":"53 32","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134902491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The approach of Pakistani dentists and patients toward tooth bleaching procedure 巴基斯坦牙医和病人对牙齿漂白程序的态度

Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/abhs.abhs_21_23

T. Shahid, Sadia Shakeel, Ammara Chaudhry, Faizan Ghani, Aleena Baig, Emma Baig, A. Fahim

{"title":"The approach of Pakistani dentists and patients toward tooth bleaching procedure","authors":"T. Shahid, Sadia Shakeel, Ammara Chaudhry, Faizan Ghani, Aleena Baig, Emma Baig, A. Fahim","doi":"10.4103/abhs.abhs_21_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/abhs.abhs_21_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: There are several options for removing extrinsic tooth stains, bleaching is the most popular one. The present study aims to provide knowledge about the perception of dentists and patients on the various aspects of the bleaching procedure which include different bleaching methods, their side effects, and financial characteristics. In addition, the study addressed the self-perception of patients' dental esthetic, factors responsible for the recommendation, and usage of different bleaching methods and materials as well as postprocedure satisfaction. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to December 2022 in different dental institutes and private clinics in Pakistan. Two different, validated questionnaires were used for dentists and patients, respectively, one having 16 questions and the second one with 20 questions. The quantitative and qualitative variables were presented with frequency and percentages. Results: A total of 267 dentists and 250 patients participated in the study. The majority of dentists (74.2%) perceived that the presence of dental fillings influenced their decision in recommending a whitening treatment. Almost half (54%) of patients were satisfied after the whitening treatment at home but reported high teeth and gum sensitivity (67%). Conclusion: Our study suggested that bleaching is a sensitive treatment and most of the patients are unaware of its cautions and correct use; therefore, it should be done in dental clinics only to decrease the side effects of sensitivity.","PeriodicalId":158834,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences","volume":"52 2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133374282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Age and sex variations in serum brain natriuretic peptide level following doxorubicin-induced myocardial injury in Wistar rats Wistar大鼠阿霉素诱导心肌损伤后血清脑利钠肽水平的年龄和性别变化

Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/abhs.abhs_2_23

Basheer Waziri, N. Wali, A. Salisu

{"title":"Age and sex variations in serum brain natriuretic peptide level following doxorubicin-induced myocardial injury in Wistar rats","authors":"Basheer Waziri, N. Wali, A. Salisu","doi":"10.4103/abhs.abhs_2_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/abhs.abhs_2_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), a cardiac hormone produced by ventricular myocytes, plays an important role in the regulation of blood pressure and fluid volume. Although serum BNP level increases with age in normals, this response and possible sex variations in the presence of drug-induced myocardial injury need to be explored further. Methods: Twenty-four Wistar rats were separated into two groups, the controls and doxorubicin-myocardial injury (DOX-MI) model group. Each group was further subdivided into aged (100–104 weeks) and young (13–14 weeks), having an equal number of males and females (n = 3). The DOX-MI Model group was given 2.5 mg/kg DOX through intra-peritoneal injection on alternate days to a cumulative dose of 12.5 mg/kg. Blood samples were then collected and centrifuged at 3000 g for 15 min and serum BNP analysis was conducted using BNP ELISA Kit (BIOTUVA LIFE SCIENCES, UK). Results: BNP was significantly lower (P = 0.003) in the aged (100–104 weeks) DOX-MI-model group compared to aged controls. Similarly, it was lower in the young (13–14 weeks) DOX-MI-Model group than the young controls, but the difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.16). The analysis between aged and young rats within each group indicated significantly higher BNP levels in the aged rats compared to the young in both groups (P = 0.01 for aged vs. young DOX-MI-Model and P = 0.02 for aged vs. young controls). Conclusion: DOX-induced-MI has caused a significant reduction in BNP production in the aged rats (100–104 weeks) compared to the young (13–14 weeks).","PeriodicalId":158834,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130670832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of gender on medical students' clinical learning experience in a multicultural setting 多元文化背景下性别对医学生临床学习体验的影响

Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/abhs.abhs_31_23

G. Mohammed, D. Bennett

{"title":"Effect of gender on medical students' clinical learning experience in a multicultural setting","authors":"G. Mohammed, D. Bennett","doi":"10.4103/abhs.abhs_31_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/abhs.abhs_31_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The clinical clerkship learning experience is a critical aspect of medical education; it can be affected by various factors, including gender. Understanding the effect of gender on this experience requires a deeper analysis and exploration of students' perceptions. This study aims to investigate medical students' perceptions of the effect of gender on the clinical clerkship learning experience in a multicultural setting. Methods: This qualitative study purposefully sampled medical students in their final year who had clerkship experience. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews (n = 16) were conducted. NVIVO software (QSR NVivo 11) was used for the thematic analysis. Results: Male students perceived facing more difficulties and rejection from female patients. Consequently, they felt demotivated, as their participation in the clinical examination of female patients was negatively affected. Female students revealed that their male colleagues had an established idea of not being allowed to examine female patients, and thus did not try. A gender barrier with patients of the opposite gender is related to multiple factors such as culture and religion. The influence of gender on clinical supervision had mixed outcomes. Some students reported positive experiences, while others reported negative ones. The students believed that their culture, religion, and personal beliefs did not influence their relationship with patients. Conclusion: This study highlights the significant effect of gender on the clinical clerkship learning experience in the United Arab Emirates. To ensure an adequate and healthy learning environment, solutions to overcome these challenges must be developed.","PeriodicalId":158834,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125674343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Suppression of endoplasmic reticulum stress restores renal microarchitecture in a mouse model of simulated microgravity 在模拟微重力小鼠模型中，内质网应激抑制可恢复肾脏微结构

Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/abhs.abhs_67_22

Gopika Ramachandran, A. Elmoselhi, R. Qaisar, Deepika Kamath

{"title":"Suppression of endoplasmic reticulum stress restores renal microarchitecture in a mouse model of simulated microgravity","authors":"Gopika Ramachandran, A. Elmoselhi, R. Qaisar, Deepika Kamath","doi":"10.4103/abhs.abhs_67_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/abhs.abhs_67_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Hindlimb-unloaded (HU) mice are animal models of simulated microgravity that exhibit pathological changes in several organs; however, relevant findings regarding the kidneys remain elusive. We investigated the possible contribution of protein dysregulation through endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress to renal pathology in HU mice. Methods: We categorized male C57BL/6j mice into ground-based control and HU groups and treated them daily with a placebo or 4-phenylbutyrate (4PBA, an ER stress inhibitor), respectively, for 3 weeks. HU mice showed reduced body weight, whereas kidney weight remained unchanged. Results: Treatment with 4PBA increased the kidney weight of HU mice. The histopathological changes in HU mouse kidneys, including the widening of the Bowman's capsule and increased glomerular area, were reversed through 4PBA treatment, accompanied by a 4PBA-induced reduction in the expression of several ER stress markers. Particularly, we found a reduction in the splicing of the X-box binding protein, indicating reduced ER stress in 4PBA-treated HU mice. Thus, 4PBA may use additional mechanisms to suppress ER stress and prevent renal pathology in HU mice. Conclusion: Our findings are the first to suggest that HU causes disruption of renal microarchitecture and that 4PBA may be a potent drug for kidney restoration under HU. Our preliminary findings have translational potential for conditions that mimic HU, such as prolonged bed rest.","PeriodicalId":158834,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133756895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Dental pulp revascularization of an open-apex maxillary central incisor in a patient in the fifth decade 开尖上颌中切牙患者牙髓血运重建术的研究

Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/abhs.abhs_8_23

Saaid Al Shehadat, Ali Al Qabbani, Hany Mohamed Aly Ahmed

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The bandwagon of artificial intelligence and its untapped areas in medical education and scholarly research 人工智能的潮流及其在医学教育和学术研究中尚未开发的领域

Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/abhs.abhs_42_23

S. Guraya

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Can artificial intelligence assist physicians in selecting the right medications for patients with diabetes mellitus, improve outcomes, and reduce financial burdens on health-care systems? 人工智能能否帮助医生为糖尿病患者选择正确的药物，改善结果，并减轻医疗保健系统的经济负担?

Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/abhs.abhs_10_23

A. Ahmed

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