Understanding the USMLE and Other Exams Required for Medical Licensure in the USA
Becoming a licensed physician in the United States is a rigorous process, and one of the most critical components is passing the required medical licensing exams. These exams are designed to ensure that every practicing doctor meets the highest standards of medical knowledge and clinical competency. For international medical graduates (IMGs) and U.S.-trained doctors alike, […]
Digital dependence and its association with weight and body image among female medical students in Pakistan: a large cross-sectional study
BMC Public Health. 2025 Sep 24;25(1):3074. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-24420-6. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The rapid global rise in smartphone use has led to increasing concerns about digital dependency, particularly nomophobia-the fear of being without one’s mobile device. This study examines the relationship between digital dependence, weight disturbances, and body image perceptions among female medical students in Pakistan, a […]
How Licensing Relies on Credentialing and Primary Source Verification
Introduction In a healthcare setting, patient safety and regulatory compliance require that all practicing professionals hold verified credentials. In the United States, medical credentialing and verification play a central role in hospital credentialing and the medical licensing process. Without proper verification, healthcare organizations face risks like non-compliance, legal liability, and threats to patient safety. This […]
First Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Huntington’s Disease Patients
Huntington’s disease is the most devastating genetic neurological disorder, and for the first time, it has been successfully treated, offering a new hope to families and patients. A defective huntingtin gene causes it and progressively damages brain cells, exhibiting the symptoms of dementia, motor neurone disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Symptoms typically appear in people in […]
Superbug Surge: CDC Warns Hospitals Overwhelmed by NDM-CRE
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about the increasing prevalence of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE), a type of superbug resistant to some of the most potent antibiotics. Previously mostly associated with healthcare systems in other countries, these infections are now spreading across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and […]
Efficacy of Aspirin in Preventing Recurrence in PI3K-Altered Stage I–III Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious worldwide health problem with about 1.9 million new cases diagnosed every year. With advanced surgical and systemic treatment, recurrence occurs in about 30 to 40% of patients. Aspirin is a commonly accessible and affordable medication with cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic properties. Observational and preclinical studies have shown that aspirin […]
Categorization of screen glasses of mobile devices with respect to their EPR spectral properties and potential applicability for use in retrospective dosimetry
Front Public Health. 2025 Sep 9;13:1659601. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1659601. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Industrial and medical applications of ionizing radiation, as well as unstable political situation worldwide, which may result in military releases of radioactivity, increase a risk of uncontrolled exposures of people to ionizing radiation. Retrospective dosimetry allowing for fast triage of victims is crucial […]
Mobile device based educational support for breast feeding technique in multigravida mothers improved exclusive breast feeding practice during the COVID-19 pandemic -A facility based single-Blind, Parallel-Randomised, Controlled Trial
Clin Ter. 2025 Sep-Oct;176(5):537-543. doi: 10.7417/CT.2025.5262. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: COVID 19 pandemic disrupted the daily life for pregnant women, and maternity care services. During the lockdown, social isolation rendered one to one support difficult and there has been a rapid switch to the access of the support provided remotely including in the domains of breastfeeding support. […]
Effects of a Smartphone-Based Positive Reflection Diary on Work Engagement Among Japanese Workers: Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2025 Sep 25;13:e55664. doi: 10.2196/55664. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Work engagement is an important determinant of workers’ well-being. According to the job demands-resources model, personal resources are one of the key antecedents of work engagement. Enhancing personal resources leads to improved work engagement. Furthermore, reflecting positively on one’s achievements at work may enhance personal […]
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Relevance: Ayurveda in Contemporary Healthcare
With the rising incidence of lifestyle diseases, Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of health that emphasises balance of the mind, body and spirit, is witnessing renewed global interest. On the occasion of World Ayurveda Day, observed annually on September 23, Prof. Dr. Dilip Dan, a general surgeon and president of the Brahma Vidya Peetham International, […]
