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In-silico analysis of the inhibition of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease by some active compounds from selected African plan...

Published in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

Objectives Over the years, Azadirachta indica, Mangifera indica, and Moringa oleifera have been shown to possess some antiviral characteristics. This study applies molecular docking techniques to assess inhibitory effects of some bioactive compounds from the plants mentioned above against the main protease (Mpro), a key protein involved in SARS-CoV...

A serological assay to detect human SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

Published in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

Objectives Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), can lead to severe respiratory illness. Patients with underlying comorbidities have a high risk of contracting COVID-19. Therefore, serological assays are urgently needed to diagnose asymptomatic carriers of SARS-CoV-...

Experience of e-learning and online assessment during the COVID-19 pandemic at the College of Medicine, Qassim Universit...

Published in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

أوضحت هذه الدراسة فوائد التعلم الإلكتروني والتقييم. لاحظنا ارتفاعا في إنجاز الطلاب وتصورا واعدا لأعضاء هيئة التدريس وتحسنا ملحوظا في مهاراتهم التكنولوجية. تدعم هذه النتائج التحول نحو التنفيذ المستقبلي لمزيد من المقررات الطبية الإليكترونية.

SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test, false result problem, public risk assessment and reliability of epidemiology statistics

Published in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

Determining the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection, dopamine, and COVID-19 complications

Published in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

Objectives There is compelling evidence that aged, immunosuppressed, and chronically ill patients are a high-risk group for increased mortality upon infection with the new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This study investigated the contribution of morbidities and related prescribed medications to COVID-19 associated mo...

Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care workers ☆

Published in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

Objective This study aims to assess the magnitude of depression, anxiety, and stress among health care workers by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Almadinah Almunawwarah, KSA. Methods This cross-sectional study examined 122 health care workers between April and May 2020 through the electronic use of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) qu...

Evaluation of dental students’ responses to roleplay videos in a professionalism course

Published in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

Objective This study aimed to evaluate dental students’ perceptions of roleplay videos used in a professionalism course that was conducted over three years. Methods All third-year dental students (N = 310) who participated in a professionalism course over three years (2016/17–2018/19) were included in this cross-sectional study. Miller's framework ...

Determining the cardiovascular effects of nitric oxide in the dorsolateral Periaqueductal Gray (dlPAG) in anaesthetised ...

Published in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

Objective The dorsolateral periaqueductal gray (dlPAG) is an area located in the brain stem that performs a host of functions including cardiovascular regulation. Owing to the presence of nitric oxide (NO) in this area, we investigated its effect on the cardiovascular system. Methods We divided rats into four groups: 1) control; 2) l -arginine (L-A...

Quantification of physical activity of Malaysian traditional games for school-based intervention among primary school ch...

Published in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

Objective Children's physical activity can be increased by integrating game-based activities, such as traditional games, into physical education sessions. However, the level of physical activity of these games has not been quantified. This study aims to quantify the level of intensity for common Malaysian traditional games (i.e. Galah Panjang, Bola...

The psychosocial and clinical concerns of physicians treating patients with COVID-19

Published in Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

Objectives This study aims to assess the psychosocial and clinical issues affecting physicians who have been directly involved in treating patients with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Methods We recruited physicians from four hospitals in Jordan. A structured 20-item, self-administered survey was used to gather data. Descriptive statistics were empl...