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Investigating the association between creatinine-adjusted urinary catecholamines and site-specific bone mineral density in older adults Open
Objectives Osteoporosis is common among older adults, but the relationship between neuroendocrine factors – particularly catecholamines – and bone mineral density (BMD) is not well understood. This study examined associations between catec…
Association of Demographics, Anxiety and Depression with Desired Number of Children and Frequency of Having another Child amongst Males Aged 15–49 Years in Nepal Open
Objectives: Research examining the impact of anxiety and depression on the ideal number of children and birth frequency amongst men is needed. Methods: Using the data from the 2022 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey and a sample of 4913 a…
Waist circumference and altered metabolic indices are associated with increased resting pulse rate in middle-aged adults Open
Metabolic indices significantly impact cardiovascular health. Research on the influence of metabolic indices on resting pulse rate in younger adults is needed. Utilizing the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add He…
View article: Restless legs syndrome and its associated factors among Jordanian medical students: a cross-sectional study
Restless legs syndrome and its associated factors among Jordanian medical students: a cross-sectional study Open
RLS is not uncommon among medical students in Jordan. Greater awareness of RLS is needed for prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent associated negative impacts.
Awareness, Knowledge, and Current Practice of Breast Cancer Among Surgeons in Jordan Open
PURPOSE Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer in Jordan. De-escalation in treatment reflects a paradigm shift in BC treatment. More tailored strategies and the adoption of a multidisciplinary approach are essential to apply recen…
A review of user-friendly freely-available statistical analysis software for medical researchers and biostatisticians Open
Most experimental medical research, if not all of it, heavily relies on statistical analysis. The difficulty of using statistical software is one of the key reasons why many researchers struggle with the data analysis stage. In this articl…
View article: Perceptions and Attitudes of Jordanian Medical Students on Using 3D Interactive Anatomy Dissection in Teaching and Learning Anatomy
Perceptions and Attitudes of Jordanian Medical Students on Using 3D Interactive Anatomy Dissection in Teaching and Learning Anatomy Open
The Anatomage Table is a powerful teaching and learning method in undergraduate medical education. Its application to Al-Balqa Applied University has proven to be effective so far. It can be used to overcome the problems facing anatomical …
Highlighting the Need for MD-PhD Programs in Developing Countries Open
In certain developing countries, research output in the medical field has been rising rapidly in the last few decades due to an increased focus on medical research development through different avenues.[1] These indicated an increase in th…
Roles of the ACE/Ang II/AT1R pathway, cytokine release, and alteration of tight junctions in COVID-19 pathogenesis Open
This paper shows how SARS-CoV-2 alters tight junctions (TJs) in human organs. The effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the ACE/Ang II/AT1R pathway and immune cells culminates in the release of numerous pro-inflammatory mediators, leading to the presenc…
View article: Determining Required Teaching Methods in Distance Undergraduate Medical Education Based on the Non-University Learning Methods Medical Students Used During Covid-19: An Exploratory Factor Analysis.
Determining Required Teaching Methods in Distance Undergraduate Medical Education Based on the Non-University Learning Methods Medical Students Used During Covid-19: An Exploratory Factor Analysis. Open
In order to improve the distance learning experience for undergraduate medical education, this study aims to evaluate the teaching methods used by universities in Jordan during the distance learning period and identify the best methods in …