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Abstract: Background Aseptic measures during blood sampling should be strictly enforced as identification of the true pathogen can act as life-saving measure in patients. Contamination during collection can produce erroneous results which can lead to unnecessary antibiotic usage. Thus, adequate training must be imparted so that the MBBS students can learn the correct technique and develop appropriate skills. This pre-post interventional study thus assessed the students' and faculties' perception.......
Keywords: Blood collection, OSPE, Mobile app-based training, MBBS students, interventional study
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Abstract: Background: Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a chronic medical condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure in the arteries. Although it may not always exhibit noticeable symptoms, hypertension can lead to serious long-term health complications, including an increased risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral vascular disease, vision loss, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and severity of hypertension among patients in Rabat, Morocco.......
Keywords: Hypertension; Severity; Lifestyle changes
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