@article{Kausar_2023,

title = {Blended learning as an interactive teaching learning method for medical undergraduates},

author = {Ruksana Kausar and Tahmeen Jameel and Raisa Faheem and Syed Wasif Hussain and Syyeda Anees},

url = {https://www.academicmed.org/Uploads/Volume5Issue3/69.%20[615.%20JAMP_MEDP]%20314-318.pdf},

doi = {10.47009/jamp.2023.5.3.69},

issn = {2687-5365},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-04-03},

urldate = {2023-04-03},

journal = {International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy},

volume = {5},

issue = {3},

pages = {314-318},

abstract = {Background: Blended learning is the combination of online and face-to-face learning experience. In the recent years it has grown rapidly to be commonly used in education. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of this learning approach has not been completely quantitatively synthesized and evaluated in health education. Through this study we aimed to identify its strengths, weaknesses, from both student’ and lecturers’ viewpoint so that this innovative teaching and learning methods can help improve the students skills in critical thinking and academic achievement in medical education. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of blended learning compared to face-to-face learning. The objectives were to evaluate the perceptions of students on

blended learning, to evaluate the perceptions of faculty on blended learning and to evaluate the interdependencies of face to face and online learning in the blended learning course. Methods: The study design and sampling method was prospective interventional study, cluster sampling. The study included 150

students of phase 1 MBBS of 2021-2022 batch and faculty of biochemistry. The students were sensitized to the blended learning module-acid base balance. Consent of the students was taken and importance of research in

medical education was explained. The questionnaire used was adapted from the questionnaire in Sagarra and Zapata’s (2008) study. The questionnaire has two parts; one for the students and the other for the faculty. The one for the students has two sections; the first section contains 16 questions which students answered on a 5 point Likert scale. The second section includes one short answer question. The second part has 6 questions for the faculty which were also answered on a 5 point Likert scale. Results: This evaluation showed that blended learning model helped students improve the critical thinking and retaining power because traditional time/place barriers were removed. However, new barriers related to technology by both students and teachers

were noted. Conclusions: This study demonstrated different factors that affected the intention to use blended learning in undergraduate medical students and it has also highlighted that the blended way of study was more

helpful rather than purely face to face or online learning. },

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@article{Sadaf_2022,

title = {Role of biochemical markers in rheumatoid arthritis},

author = {Samreen Sadaf and Ruksana Kausar and Syyeda Anees and Shaikh Mahmood},

url = {https://www.ijcbr.in/html-article/16072},

issn = {2394-6369},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-03-11},

journal = {International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research},

volume = {9},

issue = {1},

pages = {86-89},

abstract = {Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common chronic, progressive systemic inflammatory arthritis of unknown cause. It affects approximately 1-2% of the population worldwide. It is a form of autoimmune disease principally synovial tissues. As the pathophysiology involves affecting cell mediated immune response, adenosine deaminase may have a role in rheumatoid arthritis. As it involves bones and joints, it is likely that it alters the levels of Serum Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium as well as Alkaline Phosphatase which may be helpful in diagnosis or management of the disease.

Aims & Objectives: 1. To evaluate the role of serum adenosine deaminase (ADA) as a marker of cell mediated immunity in Rheumatoid Arthritis. 2. To estimate serum alkaline phosphatase, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium as prognostic markers of Rheumatoid arthritis

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, case control study with convenient sampling was undertaken after Institutional Ethical Clearance & informed consent. 30 patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis presenting to the orthopaedic outpatient department of Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre, Hyderabad were taken as cases along with an equal number of age and sex matched controls from January 2021 to June 2021.

ADA levels were estimated by colorimetric assay on ErbaChem 7 semiautoanalyser. Serum Alkaline phosphatase, Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium were estimated on Cobas C311 autoanalyzer.

Results: There was a significant increase in levels of Adenosine Deaminase, Alkaline Phosphatase and Serum Phosphorus, while the levels of Calcium and Magnesium were significantly reduced in rheumatoid arthritis

Conclusion: ADA as a marker of cell mediated immunity reflects monocyte / macrophage activity and was increased in our study suggesting immunological and inflammatory process in the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (R.A). It can be used as a non invasive marker of chronic inflammation and may provide additional information about disease prognosis.

Increased levels of Alkaline Phosphatase and Phosphorus associated with low Calcium and Magnesium suggest increased bone resorption in R. A and are useful as markers of disease activity.},

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@article{Anees_2021,

title = {OSPE in Biochemistry - A step towards implementation of competency based undergraduate curriculum},

author = {Syyeda Anees and Sheetal Harakuni and Ruksana Kausar},

url = {https://www.ijcbr.in/article-details/14938},

doi = {10.18231/j.ijcbr.2021.049},

issn = {2394-6369},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-10-01},

urldate = {2021-10-01},

journal = {International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research},

volume = {8},

issue = {3},

pages = {234-236},

publisher = {IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd},

abstract = {Background:  Competency based undergraduate curriculum stresses on objectivity, uniformity, validity and reliability of the assessment tools since assessment drives learning. Conventional Practical Examination (CPE) in Biochemistry is subjective and associated with examiner variability and raises concerns over its validity and reliability. Objective Structured Practical Examination(OSPE) addresses this problem as it includes objective testing through direct observation, assessment of knowledge, comprehension and skills.In this study the performance of 1 MBBS students in CPE & OSPE was compared & perception of students and faculty towards OSPE as Formative Assessment was evaluated.

Materials and Methods:   Study included total of 150 Phase 1 MBBS students of 2019-20 batch & faculty of Biochemistry were included. CPE and OSPE was conducted on topic “Estimation of Blood Glucose” and marks were awarded.OSPE was conducted with 2 procedure & 4 response stations. Statistical Analysis: Percentage graphs & Student’s’ test using MS Excel were used.

Results:   There was statistically significant difference between the mean scores of CPE and OSPE (P < 0> Interpretation & Conclusion:  Our study concludes that the scores of OSPE were better than that of CPE. OSPE eliminated examiner bias by integration of cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains. Therefore OSPE can be introduced as Formative Assessment & Summative Assessment.},

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@article{Anees_2021b,

title = {Acute phase reactants in hemodialysis patients in relation to ejection fraction},

author = {Syyeda Anees and Ruksana Kausar and Shaikh Mahmood and Mohammed Abbas Hyder},

url = {https://www.ijcbr.in/article-details/13118},

doi = {10.18231/j.ijcbr.2020.102},

issn = {2394-6369},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

urldate = {2021-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research},

volume = {7},

issue = {4},

pages = {484-487},

publisher = {IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd},

abstract = {Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is considered a public health problem because of its high prevalence, morbidity and mortality. 1 Morbidity remains high with more than 20% of patients undergoing hemodialysis dying every year with frequent complications of heart disease, hypertension, anaemia, inflammation and physical function. 2 Coronary artery disease has accounted for 40-50% of deaths among patients who undergo dialysis. Myocardial infarction has approximately accounted for 10-20% of these deaths which occur shortly after initiating dialysis with 29% within 1 year and 52% within 2 years. The risk increases as the kidney function declines. The present study aims to study the serum levels of hs-CRP and ferritin in hemodialysis patients and to

correlate with ejection fraction as an indirect association of coronary artery disease and therefore to study the role of inflammatory markers hs-CRP and ferritin in hemodialysis patients and their role as predictive markers in coronary artery disease.

The study included 50 hemodialysis patients with CAD and 50 hemodialysis patients without CAD. hs-CRP and ferritin parameters were analysed. hs-CRP and ferritin levels were significantly increased in hemodialysis patients with CAD.},

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