Introduction: Common clinical problems are frequently seen in medical students. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasingly seen in clinics and is taken seriously into consideration; from this point, we start discussing this disorder. The most important part is to find out the...

Background: Achieving breast symmetry is an important aesthetic goal following reconstruction post-mastectomy; however, little is known about women’s awareness, attitudes, and barriers regarding Contralateral Breast Symmetry Procedures (CBSP) in Jordan. Objectives: To assess awareness, perceptions, and barriers toward contralateral breast symmetry procedures among breast cancer survivors who underwent reconstruction at King Hussein Cancer Center. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to Oct 2025 at KHCC, among 314 women diagnosed with breast cancer who had post-breast reconstruction. Data were collected using a structured Arabic questionnaire, which was developed based on existing literature, validated by an expert panel, and piloted on 10 women for clarity and reliability. The final tool demonstrated acceptable internal-consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.712). The questionnaire captured sociodemographic and clinical data and detailed knowledge, attitudes, and barriers related to CBSP. Descriptive statistics summarized the data. Results: Participants’ mean age was 45.8 years; the majority were married (83.8%) and held university degrees (65.6%). Most reconstructions used silicone implants (94.6%). Only 6.4% had undergone CBSP, primarily delayed breast augmentation or mastopexy, with 75% reporting satisfaction. Awareness of CBSP was limited (37.9%), and less than one-third had discussed CBSP options with their surgeon or knew about insurance coverage. While 82.5% valued symmetry for body image, 31.5% viewed it as unnecessary after cancer recovery. Main barriers included satisfaction with current appearance (48.1%), fear of additional surgery (32.2%), financial constraints (37.3%), and lack of physician counseling (27.1%). Trust in medical team recommendations was high (89.2%). Conclusions: Contralateral breast symmetry procedures are under-recognized and infrequently pursued, primarily due to limited awareness, financial concerns, and insufficient counseling. Focused education and enhanced surgeon–patient communication are essential to support women’s aesthetic and psychological needs after reconstruction in Jordan.

Aim: To investigate a possible association between COVID‐19 vaccines and gastrointestinal manifestations. Methods: A cross‐sectional study employing convenience sampling was used to collect data using an online survey developed by the research team in Amman, Jordan. The study was web‐based and designed with Google Forms and was carried out between October 1, 2022, and February 1, 2023. Nine hundred eighty‐seven responses were included, aged 18 and above and had taken the COVID‐19 vaccine with their complete agreement to participate in the study, using the Chi‐square test and binary logistic regression models with (95%) confidence interval performed using SPSS version 25.0 (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY, USA). Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Participants were 987 individuals; nearly half were between 18 and 25 years old, 65% were female, and 75% had bachelor's degrees. Seventy percent received two doses, with 37.5% reporting side effects. Females reported significantly more side effects than males (41.3% vs. 30.5%, p = 0.001); those with previous COVID‐19 infection reported higher side effects (41.6% vs. 34.7%, p = 0.028); and hospitalized individuals due to side effects had higher side effect rates (72.4% vs. 36.4%, p < 0.001). The second dose correlated with fewer side effects, with specific symptoms (indigestion, anorexia, flatulence, and abdominal pain) exhibiting significant differences ( p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study found a positive association between COVID‐19 vaccines and gastrointestinal side effects, including significant heartburn, anorexia, and bloating.

Background: Colon cancer is one of the most widespread cancers in Jordan. Screening of colon cancer aids in reducing its incidence and mortality rates. Awareness of colon cancer and its screening tools has a fundamental role in increasing screening participation. The information about Jordanians' awareness of colon cancer screening is inadequate.Objective: This study aims to assess the Jordanian population's level of awareness about colon cancer, including basic knowledge, screening tools, attitudes toward early screening, and preferred methods for spreading awareness.Methods: This is an analytical cross‐sectional study. The study was conducted using both online and paper‐based validated, and reliable questionnaires which were distributed throughout the entire community. Knowledge scores (KS range −10 to +10) and attitude scores (AS range −8 to +8) were calculated. Univariate analysis and logistic regression model were carried out. The nominal‐by‐nominal strength was also calculated.Results: Information was collected from 1050 participants aged 18 to 70 years. with 63.6% being female responders. Participants with negative knowledge scores ‘'KS ≤ zero” were greater than good knowledge scores ‘'KS > 4 out of 10” (25.8% vs 11.4%). age, gender, insurance, working in the medical field, education, monthly income, smoking, and family history of cancer showed statistically significant associations with KS (p < 0.005, Cramer's V > 0.1). The strongest predictor for KS was the level of education (the postgraduate group showed OR = 4.64, p = 0.001, 95% CI = 1.96–11.0). Most participants (87.6%) had a positive attitude toward screening (AS ≥ 1). There were no associations between knowledge and attitude scores (p > 0.05). Unlike newspapers, social media was perceived as the most effective (70%) way to education.Conclusion: One‐quarter of the population is in crucial need for proper education, especially among young groups. This study forms a good basis and provides a solid foundation for health authorities to implement the necessary measures to address this issue.