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Reflective Practices among Postgraduate Medical Students to Improve their Learning Outcomes - A Qualitative Exploratory Study
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Impacts of Educational Interventions on the Enhancement of Knowledge of Breast Cancer and Breast Self-Examination among Young Females
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Background:
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies after cervical cancer. Prevention and prognosis depend on earlier detection. Breast self-examination may be a good technique, where facilities are inadequate for mammography and clinical breast examination.
Objective:
To assess the knowledge regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination, and to determine the impact of educational intervention among young females.
Method:
A quasi-experimental study method was utilized to conduct this study. A total of 30 participants were selected through a nonprobability convenient sampling technique. An adopted questionnaire was utilized to collect data. The questionnaire consisted of two sections, demographic characteristics and knowledge-related items (21 Items). An additional checklist (13 Items) was prepared to assess knowledge. Maximum points were 86, 01 points each for the item related to the knowledge section of the questionnaire, and 5 points for each of checklist checklist-related items (Total = 65). Those who obtained ≤43 points had poor knowledge, and those who obtained > 43 points were regarded to have good knowledge. Data were collected before the educational session (presentation, video, demonstration), and after the intervention. Wilcoxon test was used to compare pre and post-intervention data.
Result:
A total of 30 females participated in the study. In the pretest, 21 participants had poor knowledge and 9 had good knowledge. In the post-test, 4 had poor knowledge while 26 had good knowledge. The results were statistically significant (p˂0.01) using the Wilcoxon test.
Conclusion:
The findings of the current study reveal that the young female population possesses poor knowledge about breast cancer and breast self-examination. However, educational interventions can be used to enhance knowledge regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination.
Keywords: Breast cancer, breast self-examination, female, knowledge, malignancy
Case of Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia in a One Month Old Child with Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection (cCMV)
Full text linkHere we report a case of congenital CMV infection with rare presentation as haemolytic anemia in 50 day old infant. Clinical manifestations of our patient were pallor, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly and deranged coagulation profile. Congenital CMV being the most common viral congenital infection should be suspected in every neonate and infant presenting with haemolytic anaemia. It is also most common non-genetic cause of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and not much is yet there for its prevention except for primary prevention as role of immunoglobulin is still under trial
Detection of Non-Deletional Αlpha Thalassaemia in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Malaysia
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Revolution of Plastic Surgery by Innovation in 3D Printing
Full text link3D printing is a manufacturing process that creates three-dimensional objects by layering materials based on a digital model. It is revolutionizing plastic surgery by enabling surgeons to tailor their approaches to individual patients, fostering innovation in surgical techniques, planning, and refinement. This manufacturing method proves valuable across surgical planning, medical education, patient communication, tissue engineering, and device prototyping, impacting various aspects of plastic surgery
Acute Intermittent Porphyria: Flaccid Quadriplegia and Encephalopathy due to Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES)
Full text linkA deficiency of the enzyme HMB Hydroxymethylbilane synthase function, also known as porphobilinogen deaminase, leads to the emergence of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP). AIP is an uncommon form of hepatic porphyria inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. We present a case involving a young girl who experienced a sudden onset of quadriparesis, a severe neurological condition that necessitated ventilator support due to respiratory distress. Her condition was consistent with motor axonal neuropathy, which is a characteristic feature of Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP). During her last hospital admission, she developed new-onset generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and MRI findings at that time indicated the presence of hyperintense lesions in the posterior parietal region, likely attributed to Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES). To manage her symptoms, she received Dextrose saline due to the elevated levels of urinary porphobilinogen. This case underscores the significance of recognizing two alarming complications associated with porphyria, namely PRES and acute motor axonal neuropathy. Despite an appropriate and timely diagnosis, our efforts were unsuccessful in averting these complications. The unavailability of Hematin, a vital treatment for acute porphyria attacks, was the primary reason for her unfortunate demise
Improving Work Environments for Female Primary Care Physicians in South Asian and African Regions
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Integration of Palliative Care into the Management of Head and Neck Malignancies – One Year Experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan
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