Introduction Benzodiazepines are sedative and hypnotic medications used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and also serve as an adjunct in surgical anesthesia. These drugs primarily modulate GABA receptors, the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, thereby exerting a calming effect and managing symptoms effectively. When used within recommended doses and under medical supervision,...Read More

Introduction Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is a widely used over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic. While it is generally safe when used within recommended doses, acetaminophen overdose is a common cause of Acute Liver Failure (ALF),(1) leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Acetaminophen poisoning results from both acute overdose and Repeated Supratherapeutic Ingestion (RSTI), which can...Read More

Introduction Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is extensively recognized for its analgesic and antipyretic properties, and it remains a widely utilized pharmaceutical agent due to its favorable safety profile when administered within the recommended therapeutic range. However, surpassing the established safety threshold can precipitate significant adverse effects, most notably hepatotoxicity mediated by the excessive accumulation of the reactive...Read More

As part of ongoing efforts to improve medical education in Syria, the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) organized a specialized workshop titled “Improving the Quality of Medical Education in Pediatrics.” The workshop featured extensive participation from pediatricians, led by the President of the Pediatric Scientific Council and several council members, alongside medical education experts....Read More

In its dedication to improving comprehensive healthcare and bolstering family medicine in Northwest Syria, the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) has initiated new programs under the Family Doctors Advocacy Initiative, concentrating on the early detection of breast cancer. These programs are being executed in partnership with various medical organizations and centers throughout the region,...Read More

Introduction: Benign tumors, while non-malignant, are abnormal cell clusters that grow slowly and do not spread to other parts of the body. Despite their non-cancerous nature, some of these tumors can lead to functional impairments or cosmetic deformities if left untreated. Among these, bone tumors affecting the jaw—typically originating from mature bone tissue—are of particular...Read More

As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing medical education and elevating the training standards for resident doctors, the Syrian Board of Medical Specializations (SBOMS) has announced the establishment of a specialized department focused on medical education quality. This department is designed to strengthen the implementation of academic accreditation standards in the teaching hospitals and...Read More

The Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) is proud to announce the publication of a research study in the Avicenna Journal of Medicine. This study highlights medical innovations in the treatment of rare cases under challenging healthcare conditions. This achievement reinforces SBOMS’s role in supporting medical research that contributes to improving healthcare for patients in...Read More

The Syrian Board of Medical Specializations (SBOMS) took part in the activities of the Second International Scientific Conference  titled “Persons with Disabilities in the Context of War” (Towards Strategies for Advancement, Inclusion, and Empowerment, in Light of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030). The conference, held over two days at the University of Aleppo...Read More

Introduction: Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of malignant tumor in the stomach, accounting for approximately 95% of all stomach tumors. These adenocarcinomas are classified into two types: cardia cancer and non-cardia cancer, based on their anatomical location in the stomach. The remaining cases are comprised of lymphomas, carcinoid tumors, and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.(1) While...Read More