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View article: Glucocorticoid use and perceptions of side effects among patients with rheumatic medical diseases: Insights from a developing country
Glucocorticoid use and perceptions of side effects among patients with rheumatic medical diseases: Insights from a developing country Open
Chronic glucocorticoid (GC) therapy is common in patients with rheumatic medical diseases (RMD). However, long-term use of GCs can be associated with significant adverse effects. This study aims to determine the prevalence of GC use among …
View article: National survey of barriers to colorectal cancer screening in Jordan
National survey of barriers to colorectal cancer screening in Jordan Open
Background: Colorectal cancer is among the leading malignancies globally and in Jordan. It causes significant morbidity and mortality. It can be detected early, but uptake of colorectal cancer screening in Jordan is substantially low. Aim:…
View article: 2733. Evusheld (AZD7442) Uptake and COVID-19 Outcomes in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Secondary Analysis
2733. Evusheld (AZD7442) Uptake and COVID-19 Outcomes in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Secondary Analysis Open
Background Evusheld is a pre-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19. It was recommended for high-risk populations, including solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients, due to their increased risk of severe COVID-19 and suboptimal vaccine response…
View article: Association Between the Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Adverse Outcomes in Children Aged <2 Years with Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Association Between the Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Adverse Outcomes in Children Aged <2 Years with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Open
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization in children <2 years old. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a readily available marker of inflammation that has been studied as a prognostic ma…
View article: Comparison of Baseline and Test Day Cardiovascular Parameters, Anxiety Scores and Coffee Consumption Among Medical Students Undergoing Objective Structured Clinical Examinations in Jordan
Comparison of Baseline and Test Day Cardiovascular Parameters, Anxiety Scores and Coffee Consumption Among Medical Students Undergoing Objective Structured Clinical Examinations in Jordan Open
In our study, we observed significant increases in blood pressure, heart rate, and coffee intake on the day of the test compared to baseline measurements. These findings underscore the significance of implementing measures to reduce the ha…
View article: Co-detection of respiratory syncytial virus with other respiratory viruses across all age groups before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Co-detection of respiratory syncytial virus with other respiratory viruses across all age groups before and during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background Patterns of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) co-detection with other viruses may have been disrupted during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but the clinical impact of viral co-detections with RSV is not well-e…
View article: Career Regret and Health-Related Quality of Life among Medical Students: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Jordan
Career Regret and Health-Related Quality of Life among Medical Students: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Jordan Open
OBJECTIVES Medical students have a lower quality of life (QoL) when compared to the general population. This lower QoL is associated with multiple factors such as burnout and depressive symptoms. QoL can be reflected in the degree of caree…
View article: Parents’ attitude towards pneumococcal vaccine: an online survey from Jordan
Parents’ attitude towards pneumococcal vaccine: an online survey from Jordan Open
Objectives In developing countries, the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) has not been incorporated into the national immunization schedule, and the vaccination rate is low. This study aimed to examine parental knowledge, attitudes, and…
View article: Prevalence of Undiagnosed Hypertension and Its Predictors in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence of Undiagnosed Hypertension and Its Predictors in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
According to the ACC/AHA guidelines, 68.5% of previously healthy Jordanians met the criteria to be diagnosed with hypertension. Predictors of high systolic blood pressure were age, BMI and family history of CAD, while female gender is asso…
View article: Stapler Pharyngeal Repair Versus Conventional Suturing After Laryngectomy in Jordanian Laryngeal Cancer Patients
Stapler Pharyngeal Repair Versus Conventional Suturing After Laryngectomy in Jordanian Laryngeal Cancer Patients Open
Background: The use of staplers in surgical repair of the pharynx after laryngectomy has gained traction in recent years, with differing results. Objective: In this study, we compare the use of stapler suturing (SS) after laryngectomy in c…
View article: Association between neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and mortality among community acquired pneumonia patients: a meta-analysis
Association between neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and mortality among community acquired pneumonia patients: a meta-analysis Open
The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR)is an emerging biomarker used in the prognosis of many conditions. We aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the prognostic accuracy of the NLR in determining mortality in patients with Community…
View article: Determinants of the willingness of the general population to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in a developing country
Determinants of the willingness of the general population to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in a developing country Open
The low rate of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in a developing country is alarming, and a significant proportion are indecisive. Interventions to elevate vaccine acceptance by addressing its safety and efficacy and targeting vulnerable groups…
View article: Generation and characterization of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) line (JUCTCi002-A) from a patient with ataxia with oculomotor apraxia type 1 (AOA1) harboring a homozygous mutation in the APTX gene
Generation and characterization of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) line (JUCTCi002-A) from a patient with ataxia with oculomotor apraxia type 1 (AOA1) harboring a homozygous mutation in the APTX gene Open
Ataxia with Oculomotor Apraxia Type 1 (AOA1) is an autosomal-recessive cerebellar ataxia characterized by early-onset cerebellar atrophy and axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. AOA1 is related to mutations in the aprataxin (APTX) gene enco…