Critically ill children account for a significant burden of morbidity and mortality reported among the pediatric age group in low-resource settings. The objectives of the article are to ascertain the nutritional needs of critically ill children, enlist the identified challenges in maintaining nutrition among critically …
Malnutrition has been acknowledged as a major public health concern, as the medical and socioeconomic impacts are serious and lasting for individuals, family members, communities, and nations. The purpose of the current article is to explore the cardiovascular consequences of malnutrition, enlist the clinical utility o …
Introduction In the field of medical education, escape rooms have been acknowledged as one of the innovative and engaging teaching–learning methods that have changed the way in which medical education is delivered to students using conventional approaches.[1] Escape rooms refer to the realistic simulated scenarios that …
Children are extremely vulnerable to secondhand smoke (SHS) and this is mainly because their lungs and airways are still growing, making them more sensitive to the harmful chemicals. The available scientific and clinical evidence has demonstrated an association between exposure to SHS and the development of multiple ca …
Abstract Maintenance of neonatal health is a crucial event in public health owing to its significant impact on the child’s survival and lifelong well-being. Climate change has been acknowledged as one of the most significant global public health challenges of the current century, which tends to affect the physical, men …
The digital era has been characterized by quick technological developments, and it has transformed every aspect of human life. Adolescence is a period where significant physical, emotional, and social development happens and, in this phase, only habits and behaviors are formed, thus it becomes vital to take measures fo …
Effective communication has been acknowledged as one of the most crucial elements to ensure the delivery of quality-assured healthcare services. The SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) tool refers to a communication framework that has been widely employed in healthcare establishments to improve …
Abstract Wildlife tourism deals with travellers coming to observe and interact with animals in their natural habitats. The objectives of the current article are to identify different types of interaction in wildlife tourism, propose preventive measures for safe wildlife tourism, ascertain the potential challenges and t …
Abstract Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been acknowledged as a global public health concern owing to their ubiquitous distribution and associated mortalities. The objectives of the current article were to assess the impact of climate change on cardiovascular health and to propose specific interventions to mitigate …
Introduction Assessment is a crucial and indispensable element of medical education delivery that provides significant insights into the quality of medical graduates and the extent to which the intended learning objectives of the course have been attained.[1] Narrative assessments advocate for the use of either written …
Introduction Among the evolving changes in the domain of medical education, the rise of precision medicine has been a pioneering development, as it has transformed the way medical students and health-care professionals comprehend and approach their patients while delivering health-care services.[1] This educational dev …
As medical knowledge continues to advance each day and there are multiple competencies that need to be acquired by undergraduate students, it becomes quite challenging for them to become competent within the period of training. The purpose of the current review is to explore the process of peer observation, identify th …
Dear Editor, The medical curriculum for implementation in any nation is designed considering multiple aspects. It becomes the responsibility of the local administrators/medical educators to set it to the specific local needs of the community where the institution is located.[1,2] Participatory rural appraisal methods a …
Narrative assessments in medical education have a broad scope and they extend way beyond the boundaries and limitations of traditional grading methods. Acknowledging the merits of narrative assessments in the making of a complete healthcare professional, every institution should aim to structurally introduce these form …
Introduction In medical education, storytelling has the potential to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and application in clinical practice.[1] In fact, storytelling in the form of clinical anecdotes, patient narratives, and case studies has been regularly used to convey complex medical information in simpli …
Abstract Each of the global pandemics to date has left a permanent mark on the general population and significantly impacted the public health standards and human civilization. The purpose of the current review is to explore the significance of pandemic preparedness, identify the role of medical education in improving …