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{"title":"Analysis and Knowledge of Blood Groups and Attitudes Toward Blood Donation in Jordan","authors":"Ahmad Alkhataybeh, Banan Alkhataybeh","doi":"10.35516/jmj.v56i1.223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35516/jmj.v56i1.223","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study aimed to determine the distribution of blood groups among Jordanian university students, investigate the Knowledge and attitudes toward blood donation among the study population. Also, it aimed at assessing any correlation between blood groups and achievement, geographical distribution, and gender. As well as, it aimed to investigate the personal Knowledge of blood group, the blood donations throughout life, matching of blood group compared to those registered in the governmental departments, ability to form a database of people who can donate blood.Methods: To attain the study's objective, a random sample of 830 Jordanian university students from different regions were selected. The researcher adopted an analytical and descriptive study.Results: The study revealed that the most prominent blood group among Jordanian university students is A group according to the ABO system and group O+ according to ABO and RH system. Also, it revealed that 93.6% had not donated blood.Conclusions: Blood group A was found to be the highest among the study population. 81.2% of the students were found to be RH+. Recording blood groups correctly and encouraging blood donation in the Jordanian community is critical for life-saving.","PeriodicalId":39681,"journal":{"name":"Jordan Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46092515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry: An overview of the available guidelines","authors":"D. Ibrahim","doi":"10.35516/jmj.v56i2.239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35516/jmj.v56i2.239","url":null,"abstract":"Children with behavioral issues are usually inadequately treated using non-pharmacological behavior management techniques, making dental treatment a real clinical challenge for the practitioner. This leads to the indispensable need for advanced pharmacological techniques, such as inhalation sedation (IS). In pediatric dentistry, nitrous oxide sedation is considered the safest tool for a dental practitioner to use on uncooperative children, thus reducing the need for dental treatment under general anesthesia. To date, several sets of high-ranking evidence-based inhalation sedation guidelines are available,developed in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. This review summarizes the indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages of using nitrous oxide sedation in children, and compares these in terms of inhalation sedation procedure and documentation. This review will assist the dental practitioner in developing appropriate practice regulations for safe and effective practice.","PeriodicalId":39681,"journal":{"name":"Jordan Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41561292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and Predictors of Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Medical Students","authors":"Randa I. Farah, Nadia Khamis, Awni T. Abu Sneineh, Aseil Khatib, Sophia Haddadin, M. Darwish, Y. Rayyan","doi":"10.35516/jmj.v56i1.231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35516/jmj.v56i1.231","url":null,"abstract":"Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders, and medical students are at a higher risk for this disorder, given their stressful lives. This study aims to identify the prevalence of IBS and the associated risk factors among MS. A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students at all academic levels. Data were collected from January to September 2018 using a validated, self-administered, and anonymous questionnaire. Five hundred eighty-five students were included, and an IBS diagnosis was made in 37 students. Older students and those in higher clinical years are at greater risk for developing IBS (P <.02 and.001, respectively). The factors associated with IBS (adjusting for known confounders) included a family history of IBS [adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 7.06 (95% CI: 2.923 - 17.069)], rare use of over-the-counter pain medications, [AOR: 2.806; 95% CI: 0.004-0.431; P <.003] and students experiencing high levels ofanxiety [AOR : 3.33 (95% CI: 1.392 -7.981); P<.002]. In this study, the risk of IBS among medical students was 6.6%.","PeriodicalId":39681,"journal":{"name":"Jordan Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47873507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Ultrastructural Perspective on Cell Death.","authors":"Zaid R Najdawi,&nbsp;Mones S Abu-Asab","doi":"10.35516/jmj.v56i1.232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35516/jmj.v56i1.232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the field of cell death, there is still a wide gap between the molecular models and their ultrastructural phenotypes. Because only very few published works included electron microscopy (EM) images, many ultrastructural features have not yet been incorporated into the descriptions of death modes. Some of the EM features that appear in dying cells have not been incorporated in describing death modes. It includes the accumulation of lipid droplets and glycogen, the appearance of extranuclear chromatin in the cytoplasm, and the various ways mitochondria become damaged. We argue that electron microscopy should be routinely included in these studies because it exposes some new features that molecular studies do not. It has successfully recognized new modes of cell death, such as entosis, methuosis, and paraptosis. Elucidating the precise sequence of events in death modes could be the cornerstone for offering the proper therapy of many diseases by slowing down or stopping the progression of degeneration. This review presents our own experience applying ultrastructural interpretations to death modes and explaining their biochemical implications. We complement the molecular and biochemical data and point out missing features that should be considered and studied.</p>","PeriodicalId":39681,"journal":{"name":"Jordan Medical Journal","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9511926/pdf/nihms-1835798.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40379590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The possible effect of Brexit on the pharmaceutical industry: Pharmacovigilance","authors":"A. Barzey","doi":"10.4172/2329-6887-C1-032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2329-6887-C1-032","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The aim of this study was to assess levels of depressive symptoms present in patients with diabetic foot. \u0000Methods: A convenience sampling method was used to recruit 108 patients with diabetic foot. After having completed the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale CES-D scale, the patients' demographic data and medical history were collected using pre-structured forms. \u0000Results: Of the entire sample, 38.9% have CES-D score ≥27, which indicates risk of major depression. Logistic regression analysis showed that retinopathy was significantly associated with increased depressive symptoms among diabetic foot patients (odds ratio 3.41(p=0.017)). Taking supplement therapy and not taking a combination of oral hypoglycemic agent and insulin treatment were significantly associated with higher depressive symptoms (odds ratio 3.38 (p=0.022), 2.83 (p=0.030)), respectively. Patients with primary education level have the highest odds ratio among all factors associated with risk of major depression (OR, 4.07; p=0.003). \u0000Conclusions: The risk of major deression among patients with diabetic foot in Jordan is high compared to general diabetic population. This was associated with low educational level, retinopathy, taking supplemt therapy, but not taking a combination of oral hypoglycemic agent and insulin. There is a need for routine screening for depressive symptoms in patients with diabetic foot to help in the prevention, early detection of depression and even referral to a psychiatrist.","PeriodicalId":39681,"journal":{"name":"Jordan Medical Journal","volume":"06 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70260884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Shear Bond Strength of Repaired Composite Using Single Bond Adhesive","authors":"A. A. Al-Asmar, A. Sabra, F. Sawair, A. Khraisat","doi":"10.19080/adoh.2017.06.555695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19080/adoh.2017.06.555695","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of repaired composite resin \u0000restorations using one-step Single Bond Universal adhesive. \u0000Materials and Methods: Sixty cylindrical composite samples (8 x 9 mm each) were prepared from \u0000Filtek Z350 XT, light-cured and stored for 6 weeks. The surface of each sample was bur-roughened and \u0000acid-etched with 37% phosphoric acid. Samples (N = 60) were randomly assigned into 2 groups. For \u0000group 1 (the control group), silane coupling agent and bonding agent were applied in two separate steps. \u0000For group 2 (the test group), Single Bond Universal adhesive containing both silane and bonding agents \u0000was applied to the surface of the samples. Fresh composite resin was bonded to treated surfaces, and \u0000samples were cured and stored for another 6 weeks. The shear bond strength (SBS) was measured and \u0000analyzed using an independent samples t-test and descriptive statistics. Stereomicroscope examination \u0000of the samples was done to assess the mode of failure between the original and the repaired composite \u0000layers for the control and test groups. \u0000Results: The mean initial failure SBS for the test group was significantly higher than that of the control \u0000group (p < 0.001). Of the control group samples, 80% failed adhesively, while 100% of the test group \u0000samples showed cohesive failure and a mixed mode of failure when observed under the \u0000stereomicroscope. \u0000Conclusion: Single Bond Universal adhesive provides more reliable bond strength for repaired \u0000composite resin restorations compared with two-step silane and bonding agent application.","PeriodicalId":39681,"journal":{"name":"Jordan Medical Journal","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43901907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinicopathological study of 55 cases of immunobullous diseases in Jordan","authors":"A. Al-Tarawneh","doi":"10.12816/0039751","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0039751","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Immunobullous skin diseases are a serious group of skin disorders with variable presentations that need to be diagnosed early for better prognosis. A proper clinical and histopathological evaluation is needed for correct diagnosis, so it is an important issue to share experience and to highlight this hot spot in dermatology. \u0000Objective: To have a clinical and histopathological insight into the immunobullous skin diseases as a group to show their distribution in our region and to share experience for proper early diagnosis. \u0000Material and Methods: All cases of immunobullous skin diseases that had been diagnosed clinically and histopathologically at referral centers in Jordan, Amman (King Hussein Medical Center, Jordan University hospital) and in private practice from Jan. 2000 to Jan. 2012 were included in this retrospective study. All cases were analyzed clinically and histopathologically. Hematoxylin and Eosin stained sections were used for histopathological analysis. Immunoflourscence study was done on 16 cases only and Tzanck smear examination after staining with Giemsa stain was done on 5 cases. \u0000Results: From Jan. 2000 to Jan. 2012 a total number 55 cases of different immunobullous skin diseases had been diagnosed clinically and histopathologically from a total number of 2156 skin biopsies that had been performed for different reasons and examined during that period of time. \u0000There were 21 male patient and 34 female patients with M:F ratio 1.2: 2. Age range of the patients is 4-85 yr. The distribution of different immunobullous diseases in decreasing frequency was; bullous pemphigoid 24 patients (44%), Pemphigus vulgaris 14 patients (25%), Pemphigus folaceous 5 cases (9%), Pemphigoid gesatationis 4 patients (7%), dermatitis herpetiformes 3 patients (5%) chronic bullous dermatosis of childhood 2 patients (8%), pemphigus erythematosus, one patient (4%), linear IgA dermatosis, one patient (4%), and lichen planus Pemphigoides one patient (4%). Histopathological features were conclusive in most of the cases. Tazanck smear test was a helpful test in cases of pemphigus group. The study reveals a rare form of pemphigus vulgaris as pemphigus with scalp lesions only. Rare histopathological features of bullous pemphigoid including cell poor blister and festooning were also seen. \u0000Conclusion: Immunobullous skin diseases are serious skin diseases that affect all age groups. Proper clinical and histopathological examination is essentially conclusive for diagnosis. In some cases immunoflourscence study is needed for diagnosis. Simple bedside test like Tzanck smear test is helpful in some cases","PeriodicalId":39681,"journal":{"name":"Jordan Medical Journal","volume":"51 1","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46706138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mixed Epithelial Stromal Tumor of the Kidney (MESTK): A Case Report","authors":"B. Ammari, M. Muheilan, Hassan A Khatatbeh, Malik Ayyad, Tareq Qsus, F. Obeidat","doi":"10.12816/0039755","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0039755","url":null,"abstract":"Mixed epithelial stromal tumor of the kidney (MESTK) is a newly introduced and rare kidney tumor subtype; approximately 100 cases have been reported. \u0000We report a case of MESTK with detailed clinicopathological findings, presented to emergency department with gross hematuria and clot retention managed by radical nephrectomy. \u0000Although MESTK are benign tumors, they cannot be distinguished from other malignant neoplasms until after nephrectomy due to lack of typical radiological features. They can cause serious sequelae; including gross hematuria and serious drop in hemoglobin as the case we present here shows. This is why it is important to early diagnose and treat this condition. \u0000This case highlights the importance of early introduction of imaging in patients presenting with gross hematuria. Failure to diagnose this lesion as the underlying cause of hematuria may lead to recurrence and malignant transformation.","PeriodicalId":39681,"journal":{"name":"Jordan Medical Journal","volume":"51 1","pages":"39-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44192512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXPERIMENTAL ALIMENTARY OBESITY AND HARD TOOTH TISSUES MINERALIZATION","authors":"M. Marushchak, I. Krynytska, L. Mazur, I. Klishch, G. Gabor, I. Antonyshyn","doi":"10.12816/0039753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0039753","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Obesity has become a pan-European epidemic. More knowledge about the molecular and cellular mechanisms governing adipose tissue accumulation is needed to develop more effective preventative and therapeutic approaches to obesity. We aimed to evaluate the influence of dental micro- and macroelements contents on structural changes of hard tooth tissues in rats with diet-induced obesity. \u0000Material and Method: Experimental obesity was modelled by including sodium glutamate to the feed mixture of male, non-liner, white rats of around 3 months of age, in a ratio of 0.6:100.0 and using a high-calorie diet. The atomic absorption spectrophotometer with flame and graphite furnace was used to quantify micro- and macroelement content. To evaluate structural changes of hard tooth tissues we analysed histological specimens prepared from central incisors of upper and lower jaws. \u0000Results: Overall, during the experiment period, the concentrations of minerals in hard tooth tissues decreased as follows: calcium, by 1.5 times; magnesium, by 11.8 times; zinc, by 3.6 times; and copper to practically negligible levels (p<0.05). Histological investigations showed significantly enlarged enamel areas with disrupted structure due to the destruction of enamel prisms. Dentine injury was characterized by dentine channels destruction. Their amount significantly decreased in the cement-enamel junction area and near pulpa area as well, and that results in trophic disorders and hard tooth tissues destruction. \u0000Conclusion: These data provide evidence that mineralization process of hard tooth tissues was negatively affected in rats with diet-induced obesity.","PeriodicalId":39681,"journal":{"name":"Jordan Medical Journal","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45287353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Correlation between Academic and Practical Achievements of a Group of Jordanian Dental Students","authors":"A. A. Al-Asmar, A. Sabra, F. Sawair, Z. Baqain","doi":"10.12816/0039752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12816/0039752","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: In a country where admission to dental schools is based on academic achievement of students, the aim of the study is to investigate the correlation between the practical achievements and the academic performance of dental students. In addition to determining if a correlation exists between dental students’ grades in the preclinical courses and their clinical performance. \u0000Methods: Academic and preclinical/clinical grades were collected for third, fourth and fifth year students who graduated from the School of Dentistry at The University of Jordan, in 2014, and 2015. Two courses (operative dentistry and fixed prosthodontics) were selected. Corre-lations comparing academic and practical grades and correlations comparing preclinical and clinical grades were done for the total samples of third, fourth, and fifth year students for each course. \u0000Results: Statistically significant weak to moderate positive correlations were found between academic and practical courses in each year and between the practical courses in preclinical and clinical years (P < 0.01). \u0000Conclusion: The correlations and its degree indicate that achievement of students in practical dental courses could be partly influenced by their grades in theoretical courses and that their achievement in clinical courses could be partly predicted by their grades in preclinical practical courses. However, other confounding factors such as genuine artistic skills of students, factors related to supervisors of clinical sessions, patients' factors, and tolerability of student to cope with stress of practical or clinical sessions are additional factors that should be considered.","PeriodicalId":39681,"journal":{"name":"Jordan Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46476534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}