Zeinab A. Kasemy
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View article: Life satisfaction and psychological wellbeing among medical students: the mediating role of psychological capital
Life satisfaction and psychological wellbeing among medical students: the mediating role of psychological capital Open
Introduction Health professions students are exposed to a range of academic, social, and emotional challenges, which have been found to affect their psychological well-being negatively. Objectives This study aimed to assess psychological w…
View article: Assessment as Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study on Pre-Clinical Medical Student-Led Generation of Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
Assessment as Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study on Pre-Clinical Medical Student-Led Generation of Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions Open
The student-led approach to generating clinical scenario-based MCQs demonstrates significant promise as an innovative pedagogical approach in medical education. Involving preclinical students in developing high cognitive levels of MCQs is …
View article: Impact of genotyping (PTPN2, rs2542151) and (MBOAT7, rs641738) in prediction of fibrosis in Metabolic dysfunction- associated steatotic liver disease’ patients
Impact of genotyping (PTPN2, rs2542151) and (MBOAT7, rs641738) in prediction of fibrosis in Metabolic dysfunction- associated steatotic liver disease’ patients Open
Introduction Numerous risk loci have been identified to have an essential role in Metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) susceptibility and progression. The role of membrane-bound O-acyltransferase domain containing 7 ( MBOAT…
View article: Effect of bio-psychosocial nursing intervention on emotional status, body image, and quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a quasi-experimental study
Effect of bio-psychosocial nursing intervention on emotional status, body image, and quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a quasi-experimental study Open
View article: Prevalence and Patterns of Skin Diseases among School Children in Egypt: A National Cross-sectional Study
Prevalence and Patterns of Skin Diseases among School Children in Egypt: A National Cross-sectional Study Open
View article: Promotive role of MBNL3 and PXN genes expressions with lncRNA PXN-AS1-L on gastric cancer
Promotive role of MBNL3 and PXN genes expressions with lncRNA PXN-AS1-L on gastric cancer Open
MBNL3, PXN, and lncRNA PXN-AS1-L expression levels can diagnose and predict gastric cancer and discriminate between metastatic and non-metastatic patients. The expression level of MBNL3 and lncRNA PXN-AS1-L can predict gastric cancer morta…
View article: Auditing health care providers’ infection control related practices in hemodialysis units in Menoufia Governorate in Egypt
Auditing health care providers’ infection control related practices in hemodialysis units in Menoufia Governorate in Egypt Open
Objectives: to assess the degree of implementation of CDC-recommended practices for infection prevention in hemodialysis. Background: sepsis is the second leading cause of mortality and morbidity in hemodialysis population. Many guidelines…
View article: Potassium competitive acid blocker based sequential therapy in treatment of naïve and previously treated patients with H. pylori infection
Potassium competitive acid blocker based sequential therapy in treatment of naïve and previously treated patients with H. pylori infection Open
View article: SUBCLINICAL THYROID DYSFUNCTION AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A UNIVERSITYHOSPITAL
SUBCLINICAL THYROID DYSFUNCTION AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A UNIVERSITYHOSPITAL Open
View article: Prevalence and Factors Associated with Medication non-adherence among diabetic patients Attending at Menoufia University Hospitals
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Medication non-adherence among diabetic patients Attending at Menoufia University Hospitals Open
Background: Treatment non-adherence is a common and important problem in diabetes care that negatively impacts treatment outcomes. Therefore, we should exert efforts to understand the magnitude of the problem and begin solving it. Objectiv…
View article: Memes Adoption in Basic Medical Science Education as a Successful Learning Model: A Mixed Method Quasi-Experimental Study
Memes Adoption in Basic Medical Science Education as a Successful Learning Model: A Mixed Method Quasi-Experimental Study Open
The use of memes in pharmacology yields positive learning outcomes. A careful selection of memes is required to ensure a successful learning experience.
View article: Lupus Kidney Disease spectrum and Characteristics among Egyptian Adults and Children with SLE
Lupus Kidney Disease spectrum and Characteristics among Egyptian Adults and Children with SLE Open
Objective: This research aimed to study the renal involvement among adults and children with systemic lupus erythematosus. Background: In addition to the glomerular affection "lupus Nephritis"(LN), there are other forms of lupus kidney dis…
View article: Knowledge and Attitude toward Cadaveric Organ Donation among Health-Care Professionals
Knowledge and Attitude toward Cadaveric Organ Donation among Health-Care Professionals Open
View article: Study of depression, anxiety and sleep quality as possible predictors of fatigue in regular hemodialysis patients
Study of depression, anxiety and sleep quality as possible predictors of fatigue in regular hemodialysis patients Open
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety and quality of sleep and their relation to increased fatigue scores among patients on chronic hemodialysis. Background: Fatigue is one of the most common endured symptoms by hemod…
View article: Role of Norepinephrine Infusion in Preventing Hypotension during Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery
Role of Norepinephrine Infusion in Preventing Hypotension during Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery Open
Objectives: The current study was designed to evaluate the role of norepinephrine infusion in maintaining hemodynamics stable in patients undergoing caesarean section Background: Hypotension commonly occurred after spinal anaesthesia and t…
View article: Role of transthoracic ultrasound in diagnosis and follow-up of pneumonia
Role of transthoracic ultrasound in diagnosis and follow-up of pneumonia Open
Objectives: To assess the role of transthoracic ultrasound (TUS) in the diagnosis and follow-up of pneumonia compared to CXR and HRCT. Background: Pneumonia is a serious health problem. TUS is quickly becoming one of the most useful non-io…
View article: The Potential Role of Circulating Long Miscellaneous RNAs in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Hepatitis C Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The Potential Role of Circulating Long Miscellaneous RNAs in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Hepatitis C Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma Open
Ribonucleic acids (RNAs) are important regulators of gene expression and crucial for the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study was designed to determine the diagnostic and prognostic utility of the circulating long misc…
View article: Emotional intelligence, workplace conflict and job burn-out among critical care physicians: a mediation analysis with a cross-sectional study design in Egypt
Emotional intelligence, workplace conflict and job burn-out among critical care physicians: a mediation analysis with a cross-sectional study design in Egypt Open
Objectives This study aimed to examine the association between the effect of emotional intelligence on job burn-out and the mediating effect of workplace conflict management among critical care physicians. Design and setting A cross-sectio…
View article: Effect of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome on sleep architecture: comparative study between geriatrics and middle-aged adult patients
Effect of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome on sleep architecture: comparative study between geriatrics and middle-aged adult patients Open
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disordered breathing in geriatrics but still frequently undiagnosed. Sleep architecture changes with ageing. Geriatrics spend more time in the N1, N2 than in N3, REM. Also, ther…
View article: Comparison between adenosine and magnesium sulfate as an adjuvant for ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block. A prospective randomized controlled study
Comparison between adenosine and magnesium sulfate as an adjuvant for ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block. A prospective randomized controlled study Open
Background Rectus sheath block (RSB) is an effective nerve block. This study aimed to compare adenosine and magnesium sulfate as an adjuvant for ultrasound-guided RSB (UG-RSB).Methods This prospective controlled randomized trial was perfor…
View article: Review of: "Technological Unemployment, Skill Mismatch and the Future of Higher Education in Post-Pandemic Nigeria"
Review of: "Technological Unemployment, Skill Mismatch and the Future of Higher Education in Post-Pandemic Nigeria" Open
View article: Quality of Medical Records Documentation Practices at Menoufia Clinical Oncology Department
Quality of Medical Records Documentation Practices at Menoufia Clinical Oncology Department Open
Cancer registries rely on extracting data from a patient's medical records, so without proper documentation we will have incomplete abstracted data items and missed data values within cancer registries.
View article: Could the serum glucose/potassium ratio offer an early reliable predictor of life-threatening events in acute methylxanthine intoxication?
Could the serum glucose/potassium ratio offer an early reliable predictor of life-threatening events in acute methylxanthine intoxication? Open
Methylxanthines are widely used to manage pulmonary disorders, particularly in developing countries. Methylxanthines are unsafe due to their narrow therapeutic index and associated morbidity and mortality. The current study aimed to invest…
View article: Development and validation of a risk prediction nomogram for disposition of acute clozapine intoxicated patients to intensive care unit
Development and validation of a risk prediction nomogram for disposition of acute clozapine intoxicated patients to intensive care unit Open
Background Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic drug used for the treatment of refractory schizophrenia. It is reported as the most toxic in its class. Using serum clozapine level as a severity indicator is doubtful and unfeasible, parti…
View article: Bone morphogenic protein-7 (BMP-7) polymorphism: Susceptibility to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma after viral hepatitis in Egyptian patients
Bone morphogenic protein-7 (BMP-7) polymorphism: Susceptibility to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma after viral hepatitis in Egyptian patients Open
The results showed no correlation between BMP-7 rs230205 [A/G] SNP and progression of cirrhosis to HCC. To confirm our findings, additional prospective large-scale research is required.
View article: Prognostic factors in acute poisoning with central nervous system xenobiotics: development of a nomogram predicting risk of intensive care unit admission
Prognostic factors in acute poisoning with central nervous system xenobiotics: development of a nomogram predicting risk of intensive care unit admission Open
Background Acute intoxication with central nervous system (CNS) xenobiotics is an increasing global problem. Predicting the prognosis of acute toxic exposure among patients can significantly alter the morbidity and mortality. The present s…
View article: The Potential Utility of Circulating Oncofetal H19 Derived miR-675 Expression versus Tissue lncRNA-H19 Expression in Diagnosis and Prognosis of HCC in Egyptian Patients
The Potential Utility of Circulating Oncofetal H19 Derived miR-675 Expression versus Tissue lncRNA-H19 Expression in Diagnosis and Prognosis of HCC in Egyptian Patients Open
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Interestingly, lncRNA-H19 acts independently in HCC and influences miR-675 expressions. We aimed to assess the potential utility of tissue lncRNA-H19 versus miR-67…
View article: The Association between Vitamin D Hypovitaminosis and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Saudi Diabetic Patients Type II
The Association between Vitamin D Hypovitaminosis and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Saudi Diabetic Patients Type II Open
We evaluated the prevalence and association of Vitamin D deficiency with glycemic control and CVD risk in T2DM patients. Serum 25 (OH)D3, lipid profile, glucose panel, HbA1c, serum insulin, and HOMA-IR were assessed in 93 T2DM patients and…
View article: Stem cell therapy in renal diseases
Stem cell therapy in renal diseases Open
Objective: to evaluate the stem cell in treating renal diseases.To evaluate the effect of stem cells on renal cell apoptosis and necroptosis.Background: The use of stem cells is the hope for all patients with end-stage renal diseases.We is…
View article: Inserting an Erroneous Element in the Answer Key of Grouped Team Readiness Assurance Test in Team-Based Learning: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Clinical Toxicology
Inserting an Erroneous Element in the Answer Key of Grouped Team Readiness Assurance Test in Team-Based Learning: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Clinical Toxicology Open
Adding a few erroneous answers in the GRAT is well perceived by students, enhances their learning competencies and overcomes some TBL challenges.