Volume 5, Issue 2 (2025)

Diabetes mellitus often leads to long-term complications that significantly affect patient health and survival. Among these complications, diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common and can result in serious consequences if left undetected. Early identification through reliable screening methods is essential, and the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) serves as a practical tool for this purpose in clinical practice. However, information regarding the occurrence and cont

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The study investigated how utilizing a 3D virtual application relates to academic performance in Peruvian medical students, while also exploring additional factors that could impact their academic outcomes.” We carried out a cross-sectional analytical study involving students enrolled in the Musculoskeletal System course in the first semester of 2019. Participants provided information through a structured data form and completed the adapted Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) by Fishe

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical schools in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have faced numerous challenges in adopting online learning management systems (LMS). To address this, our medical school designed and implemented a tailored LMS for its students. This study aims to evaluate how medical students accept and benefit from the LMS, as well as to explore the factors that influence their engagement with online learning. This study employed a mixed-methods design, combining an onli

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Conducting research in emergency settings is crucial for advancing knowledge and improving the management of acutely ill patients. Nonetheless, the urgent and complex nature of these situations presents significant ethical challenges for researchers who handle emergent cases. This study sought to explore the attitudes of healthcare providers (HCPs) in Jordan regarding exceptions from informed consent (EFIC) and their willingness to enroll patients in emergency research. A quantitative study was

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This study aimed to evaluate the cleaning practices of non-critical medical equipment (NCME) among nurses working at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (DTCSH) in north-central Ethiopia during the COVID-19 pandemic. A facility-based cross-sectional study was carried out at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (DTCSH), Ethiopia, from July 5 to August 5, 2020. The study was conducted in inpatient and outpatient units of the hospital. The study involved observations of 76 rand

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The socio-economic consequences of unexpected health problems among mine workers are substantial. In Ghana’s artisanal mining sector, miners typically bear the full responsibility for their own health care, making it crucial to understand the factors that shape their self-care practices. This study employed a cross-sectional survey of 500 artisanal gold miners and used a nested binary logistic regression model to examine how working conditions influence miners’ decisions to voluntarily undertake

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Diabetes mellitus has emerged as the fastest-growing global health crisis of the 21st century, with the Middle East and North Africa region exhibiting the highest prevalence worldwide. As future healthcare professionals, medical students play a crucial role in addressing this challenge, making it essential to assess, update, and strengthen their knowledge of the disease. During the Syrian conflict, a cross-sectional survey was conducted at the Syrian Private University (SPU) in Damascus in Novem

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hutan does not have its own medical school, and therefore Bhutanese medical students pursue their training in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and India. When medical institutions in these countries closed during the initial COVID-19 outbreak in March–April 2020, the students were brought back to Bhutan. After repatriation, they were placed in government-managed quarantine facilities for 21 days. This study examined their COVID-19–related knowledge acquired through self-learning, as well as their attitude

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to substantial modifications in the undergraduate medical curriculum, with numerous in-person clinical sessions being replaced by online teaching methods. This study seeks to examine the relationship between medical students’ stress levels during the pandemic and their performance in the final examinations. This cross-sectional study utilized a questionnaire-based approach to assess students’ stress levels, measured using the COVID-19 Student Stress Questionnaire (C

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The novel coronavirus primarily spreads through airborne droplets and contaminated surfaces. To limit transmission, the widespread use of face masks and gloves has become a daily practice, resulting in a significant rise in environmental waste. Improper disposal of these items in public spaces may further facilitate virus transmission. Despite this growing concern, studies exploring public perceptions of managing pandemic-related masks and gloves remain scarce. This study investigates public awa

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Postgraduate medical trainees are exposed to intense stressors that frequently undermine their overall happiness and life satisfaction. While prior research has established that strong social networks can bolster psychological well-being, exactly how and under what conditions this occurs in medical postgraduates has remained largely unknown. This research investigated the pathways linking perceived social support to subjective well-being in this specific group, with a particular focus on two key

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Technology provides new opportunities for learning, including the use of recorded lectures (RLs). This study aimed to assess how effective online RLs are for learning within clinical courses at a School of Medicine. The research was conducted in four phases: (i) a pre–post uncontrolled study to measure knowledge acquisition from RLs, (ii) a non-randomised crossover study comparing learning when RLs were viewed before or after a face-to-face lecture (FL), (iii) focus groups to explore students’ p

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