An-Najah National University

Acute anterior uveitis following eyebrow hair removal with 1064-nm Nd: YAG laser: two case reports

Abstract Background Laser hair removal using Alexandrite (755 nm) and Nd: YAG (1064 nm) lasers is a widely performed cosmetic procedure. dual-wavelength systems, such as the Candela GentleMax Pro, combine both wavelengths to improve treatment efficacy and versatility. Although ge...

Prevalence and severity of postoperative pain among surgical patients: a prospective multicenter cohort study in Palestine

Postoperative pain remains common and may delay mobilization and recovery, particularly where standardized pain assessment and perioperative pain services are limited. Evidence from Palestine remains scarce. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and severity of postoperativ...

Celiac disease and gluten-free diet-related nutritional knowledge among medical students and internship doctors in Palestine: a cross-sectional training-needs assessment

Abstract Background Celiac disease management requires lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet, alongside nutritional monitoring, diet-quality assessment, and dietitian support. Data on Palestinian medical trainees’ preparedness for these tasks are limited. This study assessed c...

The Psychometric Properties of General Mattering Scale, Anti-Mattering Scale, and Fear of Not Mattering Inventory and the Association With Loneliness Among Iranian Students

Mattering is an important psychosocial construct, yet evidence regarding the psychometric properties of mattering measures among Iranian university students remains limited. This study examined the psychometric properties of three mattering scales and their associations with lone...

Knowledge and attitudes toward urinary incontinence among healthcare students in palestine: a cross-sectional study

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition that significantly affects quality of life, however is often underreported due to stigma and misconceptions about aging and childbirth. Effective management depends on well-prepared healthcare professionals, yet continence education...

Cardiovascular and functional outcomes of glucagon-like peptide−1 receptor agonists in heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Heart failure with preserved (HFpEF) or mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) accounts for more than half of heart failure (HF) cases and is strongly associated with obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Glucagon-like peptide−1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) provide cardiometabolic...

Developing a Federated, Lightweight, Interpretable, and Specialized AI-Based Intrusion Detection System for Medical Internet of Things (IoMT) Environments

The rapid expansion of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has enhanced healthcare services, but it has also exposed these systems to a growing range of cyberattacks. Addressing this challenge requires effective intrusion detection solutions. Machine learning-based intrusion de...

Intrafamilial phenotypic variability in pediatric Wolfram syndrome associated with a homozygous WFS1 p.(Tyr669Ter) variant: a Palestinian family case series

Wolfram syndrome is a rare, progressive multisystem disorder most commonly caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in WFS1 . It is classically characterized by early-onset diabetes mellitus and optic atrophy, with variable auditory, urinary, renal, endocrine, and neurological inv...

The severity and predictors of abdominal aortic calcification among hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study from Palestine

Abstract Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is a clinically important marker of systemic vascular disease and cardiovascular risk in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Evidence from Palestine remains limited. This study assessed the prevalence and severity of AAC and...

Psychological empowerment and caring behaviours among NICU nurses in the West Bank: a multicentre cross-sectional study

Background: Nurses in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) face significant emotional and clinical demands affecting caring behaviours. Psychological empowerment is linked to improved nursing outcomes, yet evidence from conflict-affected settings remains limited. Objective: This...

Integrated evaluation of five non-chemical trapping strategies for the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), under greenhouse conditions

Abstract The tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta is a major invasive pest threatening tomato production under protected cultivation. This study evaluated the effectiveness of five non-chemical trapping strategies (pheromone traps, golden and blue light traps, yellow sticky traps (AMAR...

Patient-centered outcomes of double-J ureteral stents: Symptom frequency and satisfaction in a resource-limited healthcare system

Objective: This study aimed to quantify the prevalence and severity of indwelling double-J (DJ) ureteral stent-related symptoms, characterize pain perception, and evaluate patient satisfaction among adult patients in a resource-limited healthcare system, while identifying demogra...

Factors associated with psychological distress and academic performance among medical students in Palestine: a convergent mixed-methods study

Abstract Background Medical education is associated with substantial psychological stress, and students in Palestine may experience additional strain related to political instability, mobility restrictions, and financial uncertainty. This study assessed psychological distress and...

Ruptured left ovarian ectopic pregnancy in a patient with a right unicornuate uterus and ipsilateral tubal agenesis: a case report

Ovarian ectopic pregnancy is a rare form of extrauterine gestation, accounting for less than 3% of all ectopic pregnancies. Its occurrence in the context of a unicornuate uterus and absent fallopian tube is exceedingly uncommon and presents a diagnostic challenge. We describe a c...

The impact of work from home on urban expansion: a GIS simulation via an intelligent self-adapting multiscale agent-based model

Urban land use is increasingly shaped by evolving work modalities, particularly the rise of Work from Home (WFH) arrangements. This study introduces a hybrid Artificial Neural Network – Agent-Based Modeling (ANN – ABM) framework to simulate urban expansion under differentiated wo...

Laughter, gossip, and cruelty: face-work and pragmatic meaning in Le Gassick’s translation of Mahfouz’s Midaq Alley

Humour and cruelty in Zuqāq al-Midaqq circulate beyond explicit authorial judgement through gossip, irony, and calibrated face-threatening acts. We examine how conversational implicature, allusive insult, and playful mockery are translated in Midaq Alley, and how these choices re...

Efficacy and Safety of Baxdrostat for Patients With Uncontrolled or Resistant Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

We evaluated the efficacy and safety of baxdrostat in adults with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension. We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane CENTRAL from inception to January 2026. We included randomized controlled trials that involved hypertension patients...

Generative AI and the Reconfiguration of Symbolic Authority: Implications of a Psychoanalytic View

Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT occupy a novel structural position within contemporary symbolic life. Rather than treating generative AI as a question of machine cognition or ethical governance alone, this article analyzes it as a transformation in the organization o...

Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy associated with IFT74 pathogenic variant: a case report

Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy (ATD) is a rare skeletal ciliopathy characterized by a constricted thoracic cage, short ribs, and pulmonary hypoplasia. While typically linked to pathogenic variants in IFT80 or DYNC2H1 , recent genomic advancements have identified biallelic varian...

A rare combination of gastroschisis, jejunal atresia, colonic atresia, and midgut malrotation in a newborn: a case report and literature review

Introduction and importance: Gastroschisis is a congenital full-thickness anterior abdominal wall defect that allows bowel evisceration without a covering sac. While most cases are isolated and have good outcomes, complex gastroschisis involves associated intestinal pathology and...