Introduction Strabismus, a visual disorder characterized by misalignment of the eyes, results from a lack of coordination in ocular alignment, causing the eyes to fail to focus on the same point in visual space. This misalignment disrupts binocular vision and significantly affects the patient’s quality of visual perception. The global prevalence of strabismus ranges from...Read More

Introduction Ectopic pregnancy is a major cause of maternal morbidity, particularly when associated with rare conditions such as complete hydatidiform mole. This type of pregnancy poses a significant challenge to clinicians, requiring a deep understanding of pathological changes and abnormal physiological responses.(1) The occurrence of molar pregnancy in an ectopic site is extremely rare, with...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 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

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

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

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

Introduction Acute arterial embolism and thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) associated with cervical rib deformity are uncommon clinical entities. Cervical rib deformities occur in approximately 0.6% of the population and are frequently asymptomatic.(2) However, in rare instances, this anomaly can result in severe vascular complications, such as subclavian artery aneurysm. Timely diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention...Read More