The Quality Team at the Syrian Board of Medical Specialization (SBOMS) has successfully concluded a series of field visits to educational hospitals accredited in the Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Surgery program. These visits encompassed eight hospitals across northern Syria and aimed to evaluate the educational process for resident doctors in this specialty. This initiative is part...Read More

Introduction Gestational Alloimmune Liver Disease (GALD), formerly referred to as neonatal hemochromatosis or neonatal iron storage disease, is a rare disorder characterized by severe hepatic failure and iron deposition in both hepatic and extrahepatic tissues (hemosiderosis) during the fetal and neonatal periods. It is thought to result from an abnormal maternal immune response, similar to...Read More

In alignment with the Syrian Board of Medical Specializations (SBOMS)’s commitment to advancing local expertise and promoting international scientific collaboration, members of the Orthopedic Surgery Scientific Council—Dr. Salem Abdan, Curriculum Development Officer at SBOMS, Dr. Hikmat Khateeb, and Dr. Nader Shardoub—participated in a specialized workshop on shoulder joint replacement. The workshop, organized by the Turkish...Read More

Introduction Drowning represents a critical public health issue, causing approximately 236,000 deaths annually worldwide, making it the third leading cause of death from unintentional injuries globally. In the United States, the average number of deaths due to unintentional drowning exceeds 4,000 per year, with specific populations, such as children aged 1 to 4 years, being...Read More

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