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Pakistan Journal of Medical & Cardiological Review
Nearly two-thirds of 699 surveyed students reported recent self-medication. Medical students understood the risks better, but they were no less likely to self-medicate than students in non-medical programs.
View publicationPakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry
Students strongly valued first aid, but formal training and real-world experience were limited. The findings support adding practical first-aid instruction across both medical and non-medical degree programs.
View publicationResearch Square
In this student sample, non-medical students reported slightly higher depression and anxiety symptoms than medical students, but discipline explained little of the overall difference. Gender, sleep, and previous depression treatment were more informative.
View publicationMultidisciplinary Surgical Research Annals
Mindfulness varied substantially across 344 students. Gender and social-media use were the clearest correlates, suggesting that student-wellbeing programs should be tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
View publicationJournal of Medical & Health Sciences Review
AI tools showed promise for detecting early cancers from medical images, but their safe use in Pakistan will require better digital infrastructure, staff training, and clear clinical governance.
View publicationPakistan Journal of Medical & Cardiological Review
Three-quarters of the surveyed male medical students screened positive for depressive symptoms. Financial dependence and smoking were the clearest independent risk indicators.
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