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Biomedical

Investigating the risk factors for academic difficulties in the medical programme at a South African university

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Background The National Benchmark Test (NBT) that determines academic readiness is widely used by faculties as an additional measure to select students for the study of medicine. Despite this, many students continue to experience academic challenges that culminate in delayed g...
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Biomedical

Generalisation of genomic findings and applications of polygenic risk scores

Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) (also known as polygenic scores, genetic risk scores or polygenic indexes) capture genetic contributions of a multitude of markers that characterise complex traits. Although their likely application to precision medicine remains to be established, promising advances have included their ability to stratify high risk individuals and targeted screening intervention...
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Biomedical

Knowledge, attitude, and perceived barriers regarding colorectal cancer screening practices and risk factors among medical students in Saudi Arabia

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major health problem. It is the third most diagnosed common tumour and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Early screening has been shown to decrease the incidence of CRC cancer and decrease mortality. In Saudi Arabia...
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Biomedical

Cardiology on the cutting edge: updates from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2020

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The 2020 annual Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) was the first ever to be held virtually. Under the spotlight of ‘the cutting edge of cardiology’, exciting and ground‑breaking cardiovascular (CV) science was presented both in basic and clinical research. This commentary summarizes essential updates from ...
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Acute ischemic heart disease and interventional cardiology: a time for pause

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Acute coronary syndrome treatment has changed. Patients now get early angiography and revascularization. This approach relies on angiographic images and technical ability. Medical management based on clinical presentation has declined. Advanced cardiac technology and stu...
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Social Science

Unveiling Connections: A Thorough Analysis of Sustainable Development Goals Integration within the Spanish Physical Education Curriculum

This study analyses the relationship between the physical education (PE) curriculum in secondary education in Spain and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Physical education curriculum of compulsory secondary education, as well as the complementary materials, were analysed through document analysis. Although there is no explicit relationship, the analysis reveals links between c...
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Biomedical

Comparison of outcome of TIP urethroplasty with or without Buck’s Fascia repair

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Objective TIP is the most common preformed type of Urethroplasty. The intermediate barrier is used as a waterproofing layer to prevent fistula formation. Many tissues have been utilized as a barrier layer, with varying success rates. The search for a better intermed...
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Biomedical

Assessing nurses’ professional competency: a cross-sectional study in Palestine

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Evaluating nurses’ professional competence is critical for ensuring high-quality patient care. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the nurses’ professional competence level and to identify differences based on demographics in three West Bank hospitals.

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Biomedical

Preoperative investigation practices for elective surgical patients: clinical audit

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The findings of pre-operative investigations help to identify risk factors that may affect the course of surgery or post-operative recovery by contributing to informed consent conversations between the surgical team and the patient, as well as guiding surgical and anesthetic planning. Certainly, preoperative tests are valuable...
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Biomedical

Clinical results with a multifocal intraocular lens with a novel optical design

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To evaluate the optical performance and safety of a new multifocal lens with a novel optical design featuring two additional foci (or intensifiers) in patients with cataract and presbyopia.

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In this single-center, non-randomized prospective observat...
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