International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Research

Volume 8 Issue 1 (January-February 2025)

    • Use of NSAIDs and self-medication prevalence among medical students in the Sarajevo Canton
      Abstract:The study aimed to gather comprehensive data on students' knowledge regarding NSAIDs, personal habits, experiences with side effects, and perceptions of drug tolerance among medical students. This cross-sectional study employed an anonymous online survey structured into four main sections: general demographics, use of NSAIDs and paracetamol, side effects and overdoses, and drug tolerance. The survey of 105 respondents from four faculties (Medicine 50%, Pharmacy 25%, Dentistry 16%, Health Studies 10%) revealed that the majority were female (72%) and aged 21-25 years (63%). Most respondents used NSAIDs orally (93%) and consumed them with water (98%), while their frequency of use ranged from "sometimes" (47%) to "very rarely" (20%), with limited consultation with doctors (47% neutral, 36% agree/completely agree). The findings of this study will contribute to the broader discussion on responsible medication use in healthcare education and practice. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive medical training that addresses not only the theoretical aspects of pharmacology but also the practical and ethical considerations of personal health management for future healthcare professionals. This research ultimately aims to foster a culture of judicious NSAID use among medical students, potentially influencing their future prescribing practices and patient counselling.


      Keywords: NSAIDs, medical students, adverse effects, self-medication



        • A Fortuitous Case of Sex Cord Stromal Tumor - Presenting as Metastasis to Periumbilical Region: Cytohistopath Correlation and Review of Literature
          Abstract:Granulosa cell tumors are rare and their extraovarian location is further scarce in demography and various research studies. Origin from the mesenchyme of genital ridge predisposes to the extraovarian sites. Possibility of recurrence after initial surgery may occur. We present a case of extraovarian Granulosa cell tumor presenting as abdominal wall swelling. A high level of suspicion is required since the location may be increasingly rare and the treatment modality varies with follow-up periods. Cyto-histopathological correlation with accompanying Immunohisto chemistry may aid in clinching the diagnosis.



            • Comparison of two Traditional Methods and E-Learning Method on the Knowledge and Ability of Health Care Workers in Caring for Patients With Tuberculosis
              Abstract: Background: Identifying, nurturing, and updating the capabilities and capabilities of human resources play a very important role in the survival and progress of the organization in competitive environments, and any neglect of these capabilities as strategic resources and knowledge capitals will definitely lead to Organizations may become victims of the changes and intense competition of the present age; Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of e-learning on the development of knowledge and the level of competence of health care workers in tuberculosis.
              Methods: In this intervention study, the semi experimental method of pre-test and post-test was used. The statistical population of the study included all the healthcare workers of the Mashhad Health Center in 2017. Of these, 60 people were selected by purposive sampling and randomly divided into control and intervention groups. In order to train the control group, traditional teaching methods were used, and people went to the health center and taught in person. A multimedia educational package was also used to train the intervention group. To evaluate the level of knowledge development and ability of the target group, the checklist of the Ministry of Health was used. Then SPSS version 26 software was used to analyze the statistical data.
              Results: The findings showed a significant difference between the level of knowledge and ability of healthcare providers before and after the training course. Also, the results of data analysis showed that there was a significant difference in the post-test method of the control and intervention groups in terms of knowledge development, which indicated that the development and progress of knowledge through electronic learning in the experimental group was accompanied by a significant increase. Was. In addition, there was a significant difference in the post-test method of control and intervention groups in terms of ability, which indicated that the e-learning method significantly increased the ability of healthcare workers in tuberculosis.
              Conclusion: The advantage of this study was that doing this course had little cost and compared to the content presented in the course, it significantly increased the knowledge of healthcare workers, which led to providing more and higher quality services to TB patients. It also led to a significant difference in the ability of the two groups before and after the test. In other words, distance education and e-learning can significantly improve the skill level, learning, and ability of each healthcare provider of TB patients.


              Keywords:E-learning, Knowledge development, Capability level, Health care providers, Tuberculosis.



                • A Case of Acute Appendicitis Treated Successfully Without the Need for Surgery Using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Healing Protocols as an Alternative Treatment
                  Abstract:Healthcare providers perform an abdomen CT to determine if the appendicitis is uncomplicated. Surgery may be avoidable in cases of acute uncomplicated appendicitis that can possibly be treated appropriately with an antibiotic course. This paper describes a case of 17 years old boy diagnosed with Acute Appendicitis (AA), and treated successfully using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Energy Healing protocols without need of surgery, or medicines such as antibiotics and pain killers. Method: Case study method is used for this study by collecting patient medical data, YPV healers’ records and patient feedback.Results: After conducting 4 energy healing sessions each of 40 minutes duration by a team of two certified YPV healers, spread over 4 days, the patient’s appendix fully recovered to normal condition as confirmed by an ultrasound test report. Conclusions: It is concluded from this study that YPV healing protocols have helped an AA patient to recover successfully without the use of surgery, antibiotics or pain killers. Further studies are recommended using appropriate methodology and sample


                  Keywords: Acute Appendicitis, Energy healing, Yoga Prana Vidya System ®, YPV ®.



                    • Determinants of Hepatitis B and C Viral Infections in Ante-Natal Women in Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH): Making A Case for Routine Ante-Natal Screening.

                      Abstract: Background:Viral hepatitis infection during pregnancy is associated with high risk of maternal complications and is increasingly becoming a leading cause of foetal death however; hepatitis B and C viruses that are mostly implicated are not routinely screened for in antenatal women in most centres. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C viral infections among pregnant women at the booking antenatal clinic of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia Nasarawa State.
                      Methods: This was a hospital based cross sectional study that included 310 pregnant women who booked for ante-natal care at the hospital between June and December,2018. Relevant data were collected using interviewer administered structured questionnaires, 2mls of blood sample obtained by vene-puncture and rapid diagnostic test kits were used to screen for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and anti-hepatitis C virus(HCV) antibodies. \the data was cleaned and analyzes using SPSS version 23.0 and level of statistical significance was taken at P<0.05.
                      Results: Out of the 310 respondents, 29 (9.3%) of them tested positive for HBsAg. Another 8 (2.6%) respondents tested positive for Hepatitis C. Thus, giving the prevalence of Hepatitis B and C among our study population as 9.3% and 2.6% respectively The determinants of HBV infections were increased level of education (x2=1.765, p=0.047), previous knowledge of Hepatitis B and C (x2=4.480, p=0.029), while for HCV infection were women who had previously changed husbands (x2=6.598, p=0.012) and having been immunized against hepatitis B (x2=5.823, p=0.018).
                      Conclusion: Overall, our study buttresses the point many other studies before us have made i.e that there is a high prevalence of HBV and also a high enough prevalence of HCV infection. It is important to screen every pregnant woman at booking for these viruses so that appropriate management (when necessary) can be commenced to mitigate their effects.


                      Keywords: DASH, Determinants, Hepatitis, Infection, Pregnancy, Prevalence.