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    The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education of medical, dental and non-medical healthcare professionals in Bangladesh : findings and connotation

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    Lockdown measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic had an appreciable impact on the education of all medical, dental, and non-medical healthcare professional (HCP) students. These included the closure of universities necessitating a rapid move to e-learning and new approaches to practical’s. However initially, there was a lack of knowledge and expertise regarding e-learning approaches and the affordability of internet bundles and equipment. We initially con-ducted two pilot studies to assess such current challenges, replaced by a two-stage approach including a full investigation involving 32 private and public universities during the early stages of the pandemic followed by a later study assessing the current environment brought about by the forced changes. Top challenges at the start of the pandemic included a lack of familiarity with e-learning approaches, cost of the internet, lack of IT equipment and the quality of the classes. Universities offered support to staff and students to a varying degree to address identified challenges. Since then, e-learning approaches have widened the possibilities for teaching and learning at convenient times. However, challenges remain. In conclusion, there were considerable challenges at the start of them pandemic. Several key issues have been addressed with hybrid learning here to stay. Remaining challenges include a lack of ICT equipment. However, new innovations will continue

    New advances in the pharmacotherapy of multiple sclerosis

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    During the past 10 years there has been developed many different new therapy strategies for treatment of multiple sclerosis. These therapies have been shown increased efficacy compared to previous ones. Several of these new compounds target the inflammatory stage of the disorder by influencing the immune system in different ways. Meanwhile these new drugs are beneficial; it is still challenging to discover therapies for patients suffering from progressive multiple sclerosis. We discuss the present disease modifying-therapies and the new emerging drugs that is used to fight against multiple sclerosis and their mechanism of action.egységes, osztatlanáltalános orvosango

    Morphological Changes of Placenta in Preeclampsia

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    Context: Preeclampsia is regarded as a risk factor in pregnancy and it leads to placental insufficiency. This, in turn causes both maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The present study intends to compare the morphological changes of placenta in preeclampsia with that of normal placenta. Study design: A descriptive type of study
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