Showing papers in "Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences in 2018"

TL;DR: The essential oil of Citrus aurantifolia L. leaves collected from farms in Sur city is characterized by a high d-limonene content, making it useful for food, pharmaceutical, and perfumery industries.

TL;DR: This study supports the face and construct validity of the CBI-M with a high internal consistency and validated the translated version among a group of medical students.

TL;DR: A high prevalence of body image dissatisfaction that is correlated with sex and BMI among primary-school students is highlighted.

TL;DR: Phenolic compounds in black sesame seeds were found to be the major contributors to antioxidant activities by using ABTS and FRAP methods and have the potential to be developed as sources of natural antioxidants.

TL;DR: The mechanical properties of the VST50F and Cosmesil M511 maxillofacial silicone materials improved with the addition of select concentrations of nano-TiO2.

TL;DR: CLP is not only connected to psychological effects which distress children's self-esteem and psychological functions, it also extends to their parents, particularly their mothers, however, parental and social support seem to have positive influences by reducing these psychological effects.

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that patient safety is perceived differently by medical staff members from different countries of origin, professional groups, and age groups, which must be acknowledged and addressed when planning or evaluating patient safety initiatives.

TL;DR: A high level of smartphone addiction reduces the craniovertebral angle and increases scapular dyskinesis, therefore, the smartphone addiction level should be assessed in all patients with neck and shoulder pain to plan appropriate management.

TL;DR: It is concluded that chitosan derivative film is equivalent to hydrocolloid dressing and can be an option in the management of superficial and abrasion wounds.

TL;DR: Fluvoxamine pre-treatment exerted a gastroprotective effect against ulcer development and promoted healing of the developed lesions.

TL;DR: There is a need to guide high school students regarding their choice of undergraduate programs, and for these students to be made aware of the challenges and opportunities of studying pharmacy, by organizing a one-day pharmacy orientation program introduced to students during their high school education.

TL;DR: Preliminary evidence supporting the potential therapeutic benefit of S. mombin in xenobiotic-induced hepatotoxicity is provided and Pretreatment with SML and SMS extracts at both doses significantly ameliorated liver injury.

TL;DR: The type of leprosy was associated with the length of time patients were infected with the disease, their adherence to medication and their motivation for healing, and the time period that the LP remained infected and the type ofLeprosy.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used a purposive sampling method to evaluate academic dishonesty among nursing students at a public university in Malaysia and found that 82.1% and 74.6% of nursing students engaged at least once in an act of academic dishonest behavior in an academic or clinical setting, respectively.

TL;DR: The study showed that the rate of infertility among bakers was high, which resulted from exposure to high environmental temperature at the workplace as evidenced by the WBGT index, and should alert the healthcare authorities to take necessary measures under the labor code to curtail infertility amongbakers.

TL;DR: The CLT-bLM guideline successfully stimulated students' cognitive engagement and learning experience, which indicates a successful stimulation of students' germane resources.

TL;DR: Personalized goal setting and study planning appeared to significantly improve continuous engagement with learning, focus on academic goals, and academic performance in pharmacy students' academic performance and perception of learning experience in a developing setting.

TL;DR: It is concluded that the BFS and flexural moduli of resin-based dental restoratives decline when they are immersed in an aqueous medium until saturation with water, however, after equilibrium is established, the immersion medium does not affect the restorative materials further.

TL;DR: Preoperative CBCT is recommended for cases showing interruption of canal wall; darkening of the roots or narrowing of the canal; or association between interruption and narrowing, diversion, ordarkening of roots in a panoramic view.

TL;DR: Oyster mushroom may decrease hyperglycaemia through increased p-AMPK and also expression of GLUT4 in the muscle and adipose tissues of mushroom-treated type 2 diabetic model rats.

TL;DR: A promising effect of (rutab) date fruit consumption on the duration of the stages of labour was showed, and the APGAR score at 5 min was better among the infants whose mothers consumed date fruits.

TL;DR: This study showed acceptable levels validity in the Chinese translated version of the English-language validated questionnaires, illustrating a valid and reliable tool to be used for simultaneous assessment of gastrointestinal and respiratory tract-related illnesses in young children that is applicable for Malaysia's Chinese population and other Chinese-speaking nations.

TL;DR: The application of Orem's self-care model is effective in improving SCA, self- care, and QoL, and this study provides evidence of the benefits of its use in the nursing care of patients with SLE in a community setting.

TL;DR: The findings of this study indicated that the OSCE is a meaningful and fair assessment tool for clinical skills.

TL;DR: There is a need to implement measures to ease the difficulties faced by medical students during their transition from preclinical to clinical training through a structured orientation about clerkship for both students and clinical faculty.

TL;DR: There is a strong need to improve and promote applicable policies to improve the culture of patient safety in hospitals and strong management competence to promote an environment of open consultation and administrative wisdom will contribute to improving patient safety culture.

TL;DR: Assessment of the acceptability and potential impacts of E-portfolios use for undergraduate radiography students found that continuous technical support for E-ports throughout the course had a potential role in enhancing learning experience.

TL;DR: The use of CAM for certain symptoms was quite significant in the study population, particularly in the tribal population.

TL;DR: The majority of patients in this study could not use their MDI appropriately, and patients should be educated regarding correct MDI technique upon dispensing of inhaler medications.

TL;DR: Physicians from private hospitals experience stress in different aspects of their profession as compared to physicians in public hospitals, especially with reference to patient care and career uncertainty.