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Recent Submissions
The Intraoperative Role of Artificial Intelligence Within General Surgery: A Systematic Review
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024-11-04) Deema, Othman
The role of artificial intelligence has been explored in many industries across the world. The medical field is no exception with studies regarding its use for development of algorithms in cancer screening and its diagnostic utility in clinical radiology. This study aims to review current literature on intraoperative use of artificial intelligence within general surgery to identify the latest developments, the major challenges and the trajectory of this field. A literature search was done on PubMed on May 28, 2024, using the terms: ((artificial intelligence) AND (general surgery)). Only publications in English and studies involving human subjects were considered. Exclusion criteria included duplicate papers, irrelevant titles, abstracts, themes, and non-English papers. A literature search on PubMed yielded 13 relevant articles. Among these, five articles focused on intraoperative guidance, four addressed surgical education and training, and four were survey-based exploring perceptions regarding artificial intelligence. Key themes included the development of artificial intelligence-based autonomous actions during surgery and its role in enhancing surgical training. Limitations identified included restricted data availability, ethical concerns, and a lack of validation tools, which pose significant obstacles to progress in this area. Despite existing limitations, the potential for integrating artificial intelligence into general surgery is promising. Careful attention is needed to overcome challenges and maximize its benefits.
A retrospective study investigating semen parameter profiles among male patients attending a fertility center in the UAE: Insights from a nationality perspective.
(2024-11-30) Omolaoye, Temidayo S; Lakshmanan, Jeyaseelan; Du Plessis, Stefan S
Objectives: The current study assessed the epidemiological trends of semen phenotypes and their association with ethnicity among men seeking fertility treatment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Serotonergic psychedelics as potential therapeutics for post-COVID-19 syndrome (or Long COVID): A comprehensive review.
(2025-03-20) Alfaresi, Mubarak
Rationale: In our ongoing battle against the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a major challenge is the enduring symptoms that continue after acute infection. Also known as Long COVID, post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) often comes with debilitating symptoms like fatigue, disordered sleep, olfactory dysfunction, and cognitive issues ("brain fog"). Currently, there are no approved treatments for PCS. Recent research has uncovered that the severity of PCS is inversely linked to circulating serotonin levels, highlighting the potential of serotonin-modulating therapeutics for PCS. Therefore, we propose that serotonergic psychedelics, acting mainly via the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor, hold promise for treating PCS.
Professional Competence and Spiritual Care Provision Among Zambian Maternal Healthcare Providers: Through the Lens of Watson's Theory of Human Caring.
(2025-02-27) Khalaf, Atika
Purpose: Spiritual care is a multifaceted and integral part of holistic health within the medical standard of care, and it is a crucial component of healthcare providers' (HCPs) job descriptions. This study aimed to investigate Zambian HCPs' professional competence and practice of spiritual care in maternal healthcare settings, with a comparative focus on nurses.
Methods: A cross-sectional design was applied among 311 maternal HCPs using an online survey with two validated instruments: Professional Competence in Spiritual Care (PCSC) and the Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale (NSCTS).
Results: Most participants were females (63.0%) and nurses or midwives (25.1% each). The mean PCSC score was 135.4 (SD = 26.5), indicating excellent competence in spiritual care. The mean NSCTS score was 24.5 (SD = 14.2), indicating that HCPs seldom provide spiritual care. No significant differences were found in PCSC scores across different HCPs ( = 0.065). However, midwives and medical practitioners scored significantly higher on NSCTS compared to nurses ( < 0.001).
Conclusions: Zambian HCPs demonstrate excellent competence in spiritual care but seldom provide it. Nurses appear to provide inadequate spiritual care compared to other HCPs. These findings highlight the need for further investigation to identify barriers preventing nurses from delivering comprehensive spiritual care.
Individualised shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction: importance of establishing precise therapeutic range
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025-02-08) Giezen, Romeq BM
This correspondence aims to provide insight into treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) using shockwave therapy and specifically focuses on the importance of establishing a precise therapeutic range based on ED severity. While shockwave therapy settings were often based on manufacturer’s guidelines, recent studies have shown that the therapeutic effectiveness and safety of shockwave therapy rely on individualising the treatment’s energy flux density (EFD) and frequency. The aim is to underline t he importance of individualised treatment in optimising clinical outcomes as well as minimising potential adverse effects such as penile fibrosis or potential scarring in the long-term.