Medical Principles and Practice : International Journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
Overview
    Medical Principles and Practice is an esteemed international journal published by the Kuwait University Health Science Centre. It serves as a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of medicine. With a focus on evidence-based practice, the journal covers a wide range of topics including clinical medicine, public health, medical education, and healthcare management. It provides a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators worldwide, promoting the exchange of knowledge and fostering innovation in medical practice.
  
  Details
        Details
            Abbr.
            Med Princ Pract
          
                      
              Publisher
              Karger
            
          
                      
              Start
              1988
            
          
                      
              End
              Continuing
            
          
                      
              Frequency
              Six no. a year, 2004-
            
          
                      
              p-ISSN
              1011-7571
            
          
                      
              e-ISSN
              1423-0151
            
          
                      
              Country
              Switzerland
            
          
                      
              
                Language
              
              
                                  English
                  
                              
            
          
                      
              
                Specialties
              
              
                                  General Medicine
                  
Medical Education
                              
            
          
                      
  Medical Education
  Metrics
          Metrics
                  h-index / Ranks: 6131
                  60
                
                                                        
                  SJR / Ranks: 6343
                  698
                
                                                        
                  CiteScore / Ranks: 4922
                  5.10
                
                                                        
                  JIF / Ranks: 3189
                  3.2
                
  
  Recent Articles
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    Alagha S, Mola S, Ceber M, Yildirim A
  
  
    Med Princ Pract
    . 2025 Mar;
          :1-4.
    
    PMID: 40073852
  
  
          No abstract available.
      
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    Baralic Knezevic I, Kovacevic M, Stefanovic K, Erceg P, Mihajlovic G, Acimovic J, et al.
  
  
    Med Princ Pract
    . 2025 Feb;
          :1-17.
    
    PMID: 39978317
  
  
          Objective: Long QT syndrome (LQTS) poses a significant risk of torsade de pointes, particularly in older patients due to age-related changes in cardiac repolarization and increased susceptibility to medication-induced QTc...
      
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    Dib K
  
  
    Med Princ Pract
    . 2025 Feb;
          :1-16.
    
    PMID: 39938505
  
  
          Objective: Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms contribute to the persistent presence of this bacterium in the cystic fibrosis airways. P. aeruginosa produces histamine in vitro and expresses histamine receptors. We investigated whether...
      
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    Al-Shammri S, Chattopadhyay A, Raghupathy R
  
  
    Med Princ Pract
    . 2025 Feb;
          :1-14.
    
    PMID: 39938500
  
  
          Objective: In this study, we assessed the regulatory effect of Vitamin-D supplementation on cytokine profile in newly diagnosed drug-naïve Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients. Methods: We recruited 16 patients with incident...
      
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    Wolpe B, Rodacoski I, Danelle V, Prado M, Bellani L, Bellani W
  
  
    Med Princ Pract
    . 2025 Feb;
          :1-20.
    
    PMID: 39938493
  
  
          Oral health is vital to overall well-being but faces significant global challenges, necessitating reform in dental education. Global oral health education empowers professionals to address these issues, promoting global competencies...
      
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    Kianparsa J, Soltanipur M, Jalali Nadoushan M
  
  
    Med Princ Pract
    . 2025 Feb;
          :1-16.
    
    PMID: 39933501
  
  
          Background: This study aimed to investigate the expression of cluster of differentiation 44 (CD44) in prostate adenocarcinoma (PAC) compared to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to address the need for biomarkers...
      
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    AlSahow A, Alkandari O, Bahbahani Y, AlYousef A, AlHelal B, AlRajab H, et al.
  
  
    Med Princ Pract
    . 2025 Feb;
          :1-9.
    
    PMID: 39904326
  
  
          Introduction: Continuous dialysis in hemodynamically stable patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) may impact outcomes differently than intermittent dialysis. We evaluated differences in patient and kidney outcomes between the two...
      
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    Ur Rehman M, Raja H, Osama M, Kakakhail A, Waseem M, Mukhlis M, et al.
  
  
    Med Princ Pract
    . 2025 Feb;
          :1-10.
    
    PMID: 39904322
  
  
          Objective: Cardiac catheterization using the distal radial artery (DRA) access, at the level of the anatomical snuff box post-radial artery bifurcation, may be linked to a lower rate of arterial...
      
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    Ur Rehman M, Tahir A, Hussain A, Ali A, Gulzar A, Qadeer Khan A, et al.
  
  
    Med Princ Pract
    . 2025 Feb;
          :1-12.
    
    PMID: 39900017
  
  
          Background: Ustekinumab is an effective drug in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but inadequate response or loss of response is reported in several patients. Dose escalation by intravenous...
      
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    Esendagli D, Sari N, Akhan S, Arslan S, Dogan Ontas I, Yilmaz G, et al.
  
  
    Med Princ Pract
    . 2025 Jan;
          :1-10.
    
    PMID: 39870064
  
  
          Objective: We are still in search of new therapeutic options for COVID-19 to prevent new infections, enable fast recovery, and reduce the long-lasting symptoms or sequelae. This study aimed to...