Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Occupational Radiation Safety Among Healthcare Professionals: A Multi-Setting Study in Jordan.

Staff members in radiology departments face radiation exposure as a primary work-related risk according to safety guidelines. This research evaluates knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding radiological protection protocols of radiology workers in Jordan. The research employed a cross-sectional analysis using a questionnaire administered to 203 professionals from the groups of radiologists, medical physicists, radiologic technologists, and nurses.

Neurological Effects of Combining Low Toxic Dose of Tramadol and Nicotine: An Animal Model Evidence of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress.

Tramadol abuse is a common problem in the Middle East in conjunction with smoking. The current study applied immunohistochemistry, western blot, real-time PCR, and ELISA to test the combination toxicity. Low toxic doses of tramadol induced animal brain cortex inflammation and hippocampus injury.

Pharmacist-lead screening for diabetic peripheral neuropathy using Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI).

Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is highly prevalent among Jordanian patients, mostly are asymptomatic. Early recognition and appropriate management of neuropathy is important to improve symptoms, reduce sequelae, and improve quality of life. This study aims at exploring the role of pharmacists in the early recognition of DPN and providing quick screening for the presence of it among diabetic patients.

Vitamin D: an essential adjuvant therapeutic agent in breast cancer.

Low serum levels of vitamin D have been reported as a risk factor for breast cancer. This narrative review provides an update on the impact of vitamin D on hormone receptors, notably estrogen receptor subunits, and gives insights on possible therapeutic interventions to overcome breast cancer. In addition, evidence that supports the beneficial use of vitamin D as adjuvant treatment of breast cancer is summarized.

No Time for Lullabies Tracing down Pharmacological Effects & Uses of H1-Antihistamines in Children Younger than 6 Years.

. To provide a qualitative and a quantitative analysis of H1-antihistamines pharmacological uses pattern among children (<6 years old) and to evaluate the parental-related awareness. .

Effects of Oral Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) Intake on Muscular and Central Fatigue During an Incremental Exercise.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oral branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) intake on muscular (creatine kinase and myoglobin) and central (serotonin) fatigue during an incremental exercise protocol and to determine the time to exhaustion. Sixteen male long-distance runners (25.7 ± 2.

Predictors of breast cancer among women in a northern state of Malaysia: a matched case-control study.

Background: Breast cancer has been increased in South East Asia countries, but there are limited data for breast cancer risk factors in these countries. To clarify the risk for breast cancer among the Malaysian women, a matched case-control study was conducted.

Method: Between October 2009 and April 2010, a survey was prospectively conducted among women admitted to clinics of Penang General Hospital for examination and/or treatment by using a questionnaire.