Avicenna - Volume 2024, Issue 1

Background: Healthcare workers often contend with elevated levels of job stress, impacting their well-being and performance. Aim: This study investigated the short-term effects of listening to nature sounds on job stress and productivity among healthcare workers within a hospital setting. Methods: The research was a pretest-posttest study involving a university hospital's emergency department (ED) staff. A sa Read More

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to significantly transform the role of radiology nurses by enhancing their responsibilities and patient care. AI will streamline workflow and decision-making, allowing nurses to focus more on patient care by providing quick access to complex diagnostic information. This shift reduces the focus on administrative tasks, leading to more efficient patient responses. AI tools will also impro Read More

The Gaza Strip, a small territory home to 2.2 million, faces an escalating healthcare crisis amidst the ongoing conflict and severe socio-economic challenges previously. This review sheds light on the current cardiovascular health situation in Gaza, emphasizing the impact of stress, hypertension, myocardial infarction, and cardiomyopathy. The dire state of healthcare infrastructure, limited access to medi Read More

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in unfortunate and tragic events. The escalation of the war, along with the massive shortage of essential medications and limited staff members, has worsened the already exhausted healthcare system and significantly impacted healthcare delivery and accessibility. An in-depth look into the current situation raises concerns about an urgent health catastrophe Read More