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View article: Lower Extremity Mechanical Energetics During Walking 6 Months Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Lower Extremity Mechanical Energetics During Walking 6 Months Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Open
Aberrant gait biomechanics following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and ACL reconstruction (ACLR) are critical factors contributing to the development of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, it remains unknown how ACLR impacts lowe…
View article: The Effect of Simplified Kundalini Yoga (SKY) Practices on Stress and Serum Cortisol Levels Among Medical Students
The Effect of Simplified Kundalini Yoga (SKY) Practices on Stress and Serum Cortisol Levels Among Medical Students Open
A BSTRACT Background: Medical students often experience high levels of stress, which can negatively impact their mental and physical health. Elevated stress levels activate the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to increase…
View article: Enhancing auditory physiology: simulating unilateral conduction defects to improve understanding of Rinne’s and Weber’s tests
Enhancing auditory physiology: simulating unilateral conduction defects to improve understanding of Rinne’s and Weber’s tests Open
This study introduces a novel, hands-on simulation to teach auditory physiology concepts. Students gain direct experiential learning by simulating unilateral conductive hearing loss, significantly improving their understanding of auditory …
View article: Aberrant Gait Biomechanics Linked to Cartilage Changes After ACL Reconstruction in Those With High Body Mass Index
Aberrant Gait Biomechanics Linked to Cartilage Changes After ACL Reconstruction in Those With High Body Mass Index Open
A history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and high body mass index (BMI) are strong risk factors for incident knee osteoarthritis. Limited research has evaluated the interaction between ACLR and high BMI on limb‐level l…
View article: Development and validation of an interprofessional collaborative educational module on the self-management of foot for individuals with type II diabetes mellitus in India
Development and validation of an interprofessional collaborative educational module on the self-management of foot for individuals with type II diabetes mellitus in India Open
Background Insufficient awareness of foot self-care among diabetic individuals results in diabetic foot ulcers especially in the Indian population considering its varied ethnicity and lifestyle practices. The management of diabetes and dia…
View article: Investigating the Impact of Preoperative Kinesiophobia and Pain on Postoperative Gait Biomechanics Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Investigating the Impact of Preoperative Kinesiophobia and Pain on Postoperative Gait Biomechanics Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Open
Background: Aberrant gait biomechanics—ie, lower knee abduction moment (KAM) impulse— are linked to the development of posttraumatic osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and ACL reconstruction (ACLR). There is a cli…
View article: Overview of Reliability and Validity of Assessments in Medical Education
Overview of Reliability and Validity of Assessments in Medical Education Open
Reliability and validity of exam questions are crucial in the assessment of medical education. Validity refers to the meaning if the exam questions effectively measure as its purpose to measure, while reliability refers the consistency of …
View article: Development and validation of an interprofessional collaborative educational module on the self-management of foot for individuals with type II diabetes mellitus in India
Development and validation of an interprofessional collaborative educational module on the self-management of foot for individuals with type II diabetes mellitus in India Open
Background Insufficient awareness of foot self-care among diabetic individuals results in diabetic foot ulcers especially in the Indian population considering its varied ethnicity and lifestyle practices. The management of diabetes and di…
View article: Bilateral waveform analysis of gait biomechanics presurgery to 12 months following ACL reconstruction compared to controls
Bilateral waveform analysis of gait biomechanics presurgery to 12 months following ACL reconstruction compared to controls Open
The purpose of this study was to compare gait biomechanics between limbs and to matched uninjured controls (i.e., sex, age, and body mass index) preoperatively and at 2, 4, 6, and 12 months following primary unilateral anterior cruciate li…
View article: Bilateral waveform analysis of gait biomechanics presurgery to 12 months following ACL reconstruction compared to controls
Bilateral waveform analysis of gait biomechanics presurgery to 12 months following ACL reconstruction compared to controls Open
The purpose of this study was to compare gait biomechanics between limbs and to matched uninjured controls (i.e., sex, age, and body mass index) preoperatively and at 2, 4, 6, and 12 months following primary unilateral anterior cruciate li…
View article: Development and validation of an interprofessional collaborative educational module on the self-management of foot for individuals with type II diabetes mellitus
Development and validation of an interprofessional collaborative educational module on the self-management of foot for individuals with type II diabetes mellitus Open
Background Insufficient awareness of foot self-care among diabetic individuals results in diabetic foot ulcers. The management of diabetes and diabetic foot ulcers demands a well-coordinated approach that involves multiple healthcare prov…
View article: Association of Serum Biochemical Biomarker Profiles of Joint Tissue Inflammation and Cartilage Metabolism With Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis-Related Symptoms at 12 Months After ACLR
Association of Serum Biochemical Biomarker Profiles of Joint Tissue Inflammation and Cartilage Metabolism With Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis-Related Symptoms at 12 Months After ACLR Open
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament injury and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are risk factors for symptomatic posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). After ACLR, individuals demonstrate altered joint tissue metabolism in…
View article: Development and validation of an interprofessional collaborative educational module on the self-management of foot for individuals with type II diabetes mellitus
Development and validation of an interprofessional collaborative educational module on the self-management of foot for individuals with type II diabetes mellitus Open
Background Insufficient awareness of foot self-care among diabetic individuals results in diabetic foot ulcers. The management of diabetes and diabetic foot ulcers demands a well-coordinated approach that involves multiple healthcare prov…
View article: Influential factors affecting perceptions of interprofessional collaboration for advancing health outcomes: Insights and recommendations from an international fellowship program
Influential factors affecting perceptions of interprofessional collaboration for advancing health outcomes: Insights and recommendations from an international fellowship program Open
Objectives: This study aims to examine the perception of health professions faculty towards interprofessional collaboration and to analyze how these perceptions are linked with their profession and prior professional experiences. Methods: …
View article: Readiness of Healthcare Professionals as an Inter-Professional Team for Teaching the Good Practices of Diabetic Foot Self-Management among Individuals with Diabetes –A Qualitative Study
Readiness of Healthcare Professionals as an Inter-Professional Team for Teaching the Good Practices of Diabetic Foot Self-Management among Individuals with Diabetes –A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Diabetes and associated diabetic foot ulcers require coordinated management, including several health care providers (HCPs). Therefore, an interprofessional (IP) team-based approach is essential for effectively managing and edu…
View article: Evaluation of participatory learning approach for developing competency of human immunodeficiency virus risk assessment skills among MBBS undergraduate students
Evaluation of participatory learning approach for developing competency of human immunodeficiency virus risk assessment skills among MBBS undergraduate students Open
BACKGROUND: An Indian medical graduate needs to be competent in the diagnosis and management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients. This is crucial in terms of occupational safety. A participatory learning approach could be a poss…
View article: Changes in Infrapatellar Fat Pad Volume 6 to 12 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Associations With Patient-Reported Knee Function
Changes in Infrapatellar Fat Pad Volume 6 to 12 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Associations With Patient-Reported Knee Function Open
Context Hypertrophy of the infrapatellar fat pad (IFP) in idiopathic knee osteoarthritis has been linked to deleterious synovial changes and joint pain related to mechanical tissue impingement. Yet little is known regarding the IFP's volum…
View article: EE-6S: an integrated approach for introducing early clinical exposure in the new Egyptian medical curriculum
EE-6S: an integrated approach for introducing early clinical exposure in the new Egyptian medical curriculum Open
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is the primary diagnostic tool in cardiovascular diseases. Hence its interpretation is a core competency in medicine, where obvious deficiencies have been reported among learners. The aim of this study was to in…
View article: Gait Biomechanics in Individuals Meeting Sufficient Quadriceps Strength Cutoffs After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Gait Biomechanics in Individuals Meeting Sufficient Quadriceps Strength Cutoffs After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Open
Context Quadriceps weakness is associated with disability and aberrant gait biomechanics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Strength-sufficiency cutoff scores, which normalize quadriceps strength to the mass of an indi…
View article: Walking gait asymmetries 6 months following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction predict 12‐month patient‐reported outcomes
Walking gait asymmetries 6 months following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction predict 12‐month patient‐reported outcomes Open
The study sought to determine the association between gait biomechanics (vertical ground reaction force [vGRF], vGRF loading rate [vGRF‐LR]) collected 6 months following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with patient‐reporte…
View article: Modified directed self-learning sessions in physiology with prereading assignments and Pecha Kucha talks: perceptions of students
Modified directed self-learning sessions in physiology with prereading assignments and Pecha Kucha talks: perceptions of students Open
The present study reports perceptions of first-year undergraduate medical students ( n = 120), regarding modified directed self-learning (DSL) sessions in physiology. Students were provided with prereading assignments (faculty developed Po…
View article: Factors Influencing Academic Success of High Achievers and Low Achievers in Physiology
Factors Influencing Academic Success of High Achievers and Low Achievers in Physiology Open
Introduction: Academic success of medical students is influenced by several factors. Aim: To determine whether academic success of, high as well as low achievers, in physiology, in the present academic context is influenced by pre-reported…
View article: Continuing episodes of pain in recurrent acute pancreatitis: Prospective follow up on a standardised protocol with drugs and pancreatic endotherapy
Continuing episodes of pain in recurrent acute pancreatitis: Prospective follow up on a standardised protocol with drugs and pancreatic endotherapy Open
A standardised protocol of DT, followed by ET decreased the intensity and frequency of pain in recurrent acute pancreatitis, enhanced QoL and improved pancreatic function.
View article: Comparing acid steatocrit and faecal elastase estimations for use in M-ANNHEIM staging for pancreatitis
Comparing acid steatocrit and faecal elastase estimations for use in M-ANNHEIM staging for pancreatitis Open
FE-1 estimation performed better than the acid steatocrit test for use in the staging of pancreatitis by the M-ANNHEIM classification since it diagnosed a higher proportion of patients with exocrine insufficiency.
View article: Taste Pathway: What Do We Teach?
Taste Pathway: What Do We Teach? Open
Taste pathway is taught in medical schools for students to learn about the taste sensation and its perception. It is important for students to know about the taste modalities, the receptors involved, the pathway, applied aspects and differ…