General Medicine (ISSN:1311-1817)

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most widely prescribed medications and are frequently used for both short-term treatment of acid-related disorders and long-term prophylaxis in high-risk patients. this study aimed to determine the prevalence, and indications for PPI use among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Saudi Arabia. This was an observational, cross-sectional study, including patients with pre-dialysis CKD who were following in our outpatient nephrology clinics. Data were obtained from patients’ electronic medical records and were analyzed and described using Mic

In traditional medicine, Erkhem-8 Mongolian remedy used to alleviate heat. It effectively treats both acute and chronic inflammation in the lungs and liver, as well as yellow fever and typhoid fever. It is composed of the herb Carthamus tinctorius L., Odontites vulgaris Moench, Lagotis integrifolia (Willd) Schischk and Gentiana barbata L.; the wood of Santalum album L.; the radix of Aconitum Kusnezoffii Reichb.; Calcio sinter; and Bostaurus domesticus Gmelin. In this study, we examined the effects of Erkhem-8 on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- induced acute lung injury in rats. A total of 55 Wistar

Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a significant health concern in Jordan due to its association with hyperglycemia and the potential development of Nephropathy. The research is conducted to evaluate the correlation between serum urea and creatinine levels in patients with T2DM and the development of Nephropathy in patients at Prince Hamza Hospital located in Jordan. A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at Prince Hamza Hospital in Jordan from September 2023 to March 2024, that include a secondary data from 299 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were collected retrospectively from

Sexual violence is characterized by sexual activity involving a child and either an adult or another child. Such activity is typically intended to provide gratification for the perpetrator. This study aims to examine the role of parental care in the prevention of sexual violence, based on an analysis of recent international studies. Methods. This research employed a scoping review design using the PRISMA-ScR framework in February 2024, following PRISMA guidelines. Relevant studies were retrieved from PubMed, EBSCO, ProQuest, and SAGE databases. The search was conducted in English using the key

Paracetamol, diclofenac, and ibuprofen are among the most commonly used analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) worldwide. Although generally considered safe, chronic use of these medications has been associated with drug-induced liver injury. Comparative data on their hepatotoxic potential in long-term users remain limited. The main aim of study is to evaluate and compare the hepatotoxic effects of chronic use of paracetamol, diclofenac, and ibuprofen among adult patients attending a tertiary care hospital. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted over six mont