Palestine Polytechnic University

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...

Machine Learning–Based Demand Side Management for Industrial Load Scheduling with Solar Energy Integration

As the effects of volatile electricity prices, network constraints, and the growing use of renewable energy sources on industrial facilities become more significant, the traditional load scheduling approach that uses fixed operating plans is being challenged, and this has led to...

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...

Culture‐Negative Infective Endocarditis Presumed due to Brucella Causing Rapid Native Aortic Valve Destruction in a Young Adult: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Culture‐negative endocarditis with features consistent with Brucella can rapidly destroy a normal aortic valve in young adults. 2023 Duke‐ISCVID criteria (clinical/imaging findings plus histopathology), supported by serology and occupational exposure enabled urgent combi...

Use and perceived utility of ChatGPT among participating medical students in selected MENA settings: a cross-sectional survey

ChatGPT is a language model, developed by OpenAI, that uses contextual understanding that allows it to generate relevant responses based on current input and previous context. ChatGPT has infiltrated many fields, including medicine. As the demand for medical education tools is in...

Iliopsoas abscess in crohn’s disease: systematic review of case reports and case series

Transmural inflammation is a hallmark of Crohn’s disease (CD), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that exposes patients to serious consequences such as fistulas and abscesses. Iliopsoas abscess (IPA) is an uncommon but potentially fatal penetrating (extra-luminal) complication...

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...

Mental health status and its correlates among emerging adults living in the west bank experiencing prolonged conflict: a study on depression, anxiety, war-related stress, and resilience

Emerging adults living in conflict-affected regions are exposed to chronic stressors that may adversely affect their psychological well-being. In the West Bank, prolonged exposure to war, political violence, military escalation, and radical attacks has created a persistent enviro...

Pelvic heterotopic ossification causing bladder compression: a rare post-traumatic case report

Introduction: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the pathological formation of bone within soft tissues, most commonly following trauma or surgery. Pelvic HO that causes direct mechanical compression of the urinary bladder is exceptionally rare. We present a case that remained asym...

One‐Year Results of Accelerated Transepithelial Corneal Cross‐Linking for Progressive Keratoconus: A Prospective Interventional Study

ABSTRACT Background Keratoconus is a progressive corneal ectatic disorder. Accelerated transepithelial corneal cross‐linking (ATE‐CXL) aims to halt progression while preserving the epithelium, but evidence on its 12‐month efficacy requires further evaluation. Purpose To evaluate...

Weight status, percent body fat, eating habits, depression, and food addiction in Palestinian university students: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Obesity and excess adiposity among university students are important public health concerns. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Al-Quds University students using both body mass index (BMI) and percent body fat (PBF), a...

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...

Oral cavity cancer knowledge and clinical practices among medical students and interns in the West Bank: a cross-sectional study

Oral cavity cancer (OCC) remains a major global public health challenge, with disproportionately high morbidity and mortality in developing regions. In the West Bank, OCC incidence and mortality are among the highest in the Middle East and North Africa. As primary care physicians...