https://aeirc-edu.com/ojs14/index.php/ijehsr/issue/feedInternational Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research2024-03-16T09:37:40+00:00Shamoon Noushadshamoon@aeirc-edu.comOpen Journal Systems<p><strong>International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research (IJEHSR)</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> aims to promote local and regional research within the domain of achieving global goals. We focus mainly on Pakistan and other developing countries to provide their recent researches and integrate them with international standards & practices. This is a connecting mission among National and International researchers, which will serve as a common framework for the health and education sectors on a global understanding, standard values, and updated tools to implement as a coherent approach across all countries.</span></p> <p><strong>IJEHSR</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is included in the journal list of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) since 2014. This Journal is indexed by the </span><a href="https://doaj.org/toc/2310-3841?source=%7B%22query%22%3A%7B%22filtered%22%3A%7B%22filter%22%3A%7B%22bool%22%3A%7B%22must%22%3A%5B%7B%22terms%22%3A%7B%22index.issn.exact%22%3A%5B%222307-3748%22%2C%222310-3841%22%5D%7D%7D%5D%7D%7D%2C%22query%22%3A%7B%22match_all%22%3A%7B%7D%7D%7D%7D%2C%22size%22%3A100%2C%22sort%22%3A%5B%7B%22created_date%22%3A%7B%22order%22%3A%22desc%22%7D%7D%5D%2C%22_source%22%3A%7B%7D%7D"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://hjrs.hec.gov.pk/index.php?r=site%2Fresult&id=503323#journal_result"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Higher Education Commission (HEC)-Pakistan</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><a href="http://vlibrary.emro.who.int/searchd/?skeyword=&fauthor=&mesh=&journal_title=IJEHSR-International%20Journal%20of%20Endorsing%20Health%20Science%20Research&fauthor_title=&mesh_title=&format=summary&sort=BestMatch&perpage=10&database=imemr&journal=694950&country=&syear=&typeofresearch=&typepublication=&fulltextlanguage=&abstractlanguage=&records="><span style="font-weight: 400;">WHO Index Medicus (IMEMR) for the Eastern Mediterranean Region</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>https://aeirc-edu.com/ojs14/index.php/ijehsr/article/view/600Exploring healthcare professionals' knowledge and perceptions of artificial intelligence: Implications for the future of healthcare.2024-01-06T05:41:43+00:00Shagufta Nesarkiran.rafiq@jsmu.edu.pkKiran Rafiqkiran.rafiq@jsmu.edu.pkMunnaza Parveenkiran.rafiq@jsmu.edu.pkShabana Nazkiran.rafiq@jsmu.edu.pkGhazala Noor Nizamikiran.rafiq@jsmu.edu.pkMuhammad Salahuddin Usmanikiran.rafiq@jsmu.edu.pkLabiqa Usmanikiran.rafiq@jsmu.edu.pk<p><strong>Background:</strong> Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to revolutionize various sectors of the economy, including healthcare, by serving as a catalyst for innovation. In recent times, AI has garnered significant attention for its ability to analyze vast datasets, generate forecasts, and aid healthcare professionals in decision-making processes, thereby reshaping the landscape of the healthcare industry.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This study employed a cross-sectional research design utilizing an online survey approach. A convenient sampling technique was employed, involving 315 participants from diverse healthcare backgrounds, including medical doctors, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and nurses. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS tools to explore various variables within the dataset.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The findings indicate that a majority of respondents with substantial knowledge of AI fall within the 20-30 age group, with pharmacists demonstrating a higher level of AI knowledge compared to other healthcare professionals. Interestingly, while 17.6% of pharmacists express firm beliefs that AI may replace them, over 30% of nurses share similar concerns.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The study highlights a prevailing apprehension among respondents regarding the extensive use of AI in the medical profession, with a significant proportion expressing concerns that surpass even those associated with nuclear weapons. Despite this apprehension, 60% of respondents emphasize the critical importance of AI tools in healthcare. It is evident that while there exists a fear surrounding the potential replacement of humans by AI, there is also a recognition of the invaluable contribution that AI can make to the field of healthcare.</p>2024-03-16T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 The Author(s)https://aeirc-edu.com/ojs14/index.php/ijehsr/article/view/594Frequency of hypothyroidism in patients with benign breast diseases.2023-12-12T14:21:52+00:00Javeria Iftikhardocjv2011@gmail.comDanish Abdus Samaddrdanish9@gmail.comFatima Zehra drfatima.khan24@gmail.comBatool Zehradrbatoolzehra@gmail.comRabbia Zubairrabbia_sid@yahoo.comMohd Ali Channadrmalichanna@yahoo.com<p><strong>Background:</strong> Non-malignant breast pathologies are a common reason for female patients to seek medical attention in surgical outpatient departments globally. Hormonal factors, particularly hypothyroidism, have been frequently implicated in these pathologies. This study aimed to assess the frequency of hypothyroidism in patients with benign mammary disorders.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Methodology:</strong><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;"> A prospective observational study was conducted at Hamdard University Hospital's Surgical OPD from October 2022 to September 2023. Data were collected from female patients presenting with symptoms of benign breast diseases, excluding those with a history of hypothyroidism. Screening for hypothyroidism was performed through serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) assessment. Clinical data, TSH levels, and patient demographics were recorded. The relationship between benign breast disease (BBD) symptoms and hypothyroidism was analyzed.</span></p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The average age of the subjects was 32 ± 10 years. Mastalgia was the most commonly reported complaint among patients with BBD (56.2%, n=109), followed by breast lump (23.2%, n=45) and nipple discharge (20.6%, n=40). The overall frequency of hypothyroidism was 30.4% (n=59). Hypothyroidism was more prevalent in patients with nipple discharge (35%, n=14) compared to mastalgia (32.1%, n=35) and breast lump (22.2%, n=10) (p=0.373). It was also more common in the 18-25 age group (39%, p=0.122). Eighty-two percent of patients did not exhibit symptoms of hypothyroidism. Among symptomatic patients, 18% experienced both weight gain and constipation, with a mean serum TSH level of 5.6 ± 3.9 mIU/L in this subgroup (p=<0.001). Hypothyroid patients had higher average TSH levels in the mastalgia group (7.5 mIU/L) compared to the breast lump (6.6 mIU/L) and nipple discharge (5.5 mIU/L) groups (p≤0.001).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Screening for serum TSH levels should be considered in patients presenting with symptoms of BBD due to the high frequency of hypothyroidism in this population. Assessing thyroid function may aid in the management of women with benign breast symptoms.</p>2024-03-16T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 The Author(s)