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Objectives To synthesise existing qualitative and conceptual literature on the implementation, ethical considerations and policy implications of Medical Assistance in Dying for Mental Disorder as a Sole Underlying Medica...

BackgroundMind mapping has been widely used as an intervention in medical education of China’s standardized residents training (SRT) program. Our study aims to investigate the effectiveness of mind mapping compared wit...

Abstract Background Medical cannabis has gained increasing recognition for its therapeutic potential in various clinical conditions. However, knowledge and attitudes toward its medical use among future health professiona...

BackgroundBlended learning has gained momentum in Indian medical education and has the potential to improve access to knowledge and educational outcomes in underserved areas.ObjectiveThis review sought to identify curren...

Abstract Introduction Burnout syndrome is highly prevalent among medical students. Whereas burnout syndrome has been associated with negative outcomes, like suicidal ideation, protective factors are still unknown. Obj...

Introduction: The effect of gender on teaching satisfaction in clinical medicine has been mixed. While earlier studies often reported that female physician educators receive lower evaluation scores than their male counte...

Abstract The state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, known as burnout syndrome (BS), is not only affecting the medical workforce but medical students in training. Gen...

Abstract Background Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is gaining significant clinical utility; however, limited access to training is a major barrier to its integration into primary care. In this pilot study, we aime...

Abstract Background Studies among medical students in Egypt consistently report high levels of stress, burnout, and significant hesitancy to seek mental health support. This study investigated the protective role of self...

Abstract Background The ongoing conflict in Sudan has disrupted many aspects of life, and university students are among those most affected. Medical students at the University of Khartoum, in particular, are under intens...

Mifepristone (RU-486), the first clinically effective progesterone antagonist, was initially identified as having antiglucocorticoid activity. Although early interest focused on its role as a glucocorticoid receptor anta...

Digital phantoms are virtual representations of the human body used in medical research to test equipment, train medical professionals and develop or validate algorithms. These models can be created from ‘real-world’...

Objective Embodied conversational agents (ECAs) play a crucial role in digital healthcare. While existing studies have examined the effect of ECAs’ appearances and nonverbal behaviors on acceptance, the mechanism by wh...

Abstract Background There are approximately 1 billion people in the world with some form of disability. This corresponds to approximately 15% of the world's population (World Report on Disability, 2011). The majority of ...

Nazanin Alghasi,1 Ashley-Raye Miles,2 Amy M Bender,3 Leeba Rezaie,4 Nader Salari,5 Mahdi Aghajani,1 Habibolah Khazaie4 1Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; 2Department...

Hamzah Aweidah,1 Ravid Ben-Avi,1 Malak Sultan,2 Zenaa Mittwalli,2 Marina Abdallah,2 Aviya Benyamin,2 Hadas Ben-Eli1,2 1Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah Medical Organization and Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University...

Dan Shi,1,* Min Zhou,2,* Li Zou2 1School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 2Nursing Department, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital ...

Abstract Background Pediatric urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major source of morbidity, often leading to severe complications like renal scarring, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease if not treated promptly. ...

Abstract Background Empathy is pivotal in healthcare with implications for patient outcomes and provider wellness. While the importance of empathy is widely accepted, there are no current best practices in how to develop...

Abstract Background Sickle cell retinopathy (SCR) is a well-documented and potentially vision-threatening presentation of sickle cell disease (SCD). In this article, we provide a comprehensive review of the management op...

Abstract Introduction Quantitative bias analysis (QBA) methods have been developed, with growing applications to epidemiological studies. Bayesian QBA (BQBA) methods may be superior in effectively using evidence-based pr...

Abstract Background Biomarkers are widely used in oncology research to study disease progression and predict survival outcomes. Pooling biomarker data across studies can improve precision, but pooled analyses are often a...

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer with strong invasiveness, limited treatment options, and poor prognosis. Its early accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment are major challenges f...

Abstract Background Thoracic surgery involves complex diseases and critically ill patients, demanding doctors to integrate solid theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Clinical medical students, however, often stru...