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Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Metastasis To The Breast, Abdulkader M. Albasri
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Metastasis To The Breast, Abdulkader M. Albasri
Saudi Medical Journal
Breast metastases from extra-mammary neoplasms are rare, accounting for <2% of breast cancer cases. A 43-year-old female patient presented with a mass in her left breast and swelling in her left axillary region. A histopathological examination of the mass showed enlarged polygonal tumor cells with scant to moderate, eosinophilic to amphophilic cytoplasm and enlarged, hyperchromatic and pleomorphic nuclei with irregular nuclear membranes. An immunohistochemistry (IHC) examination was positive for pan cytokeratin and negative for CK7, CK20, S-100, LCA, HMB45, CD 20, desmin, myogenin, GCFDP-15, transcription factor-1, villin, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. As she was a known case of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and based on the histopathology findings and IHC profile, the patient was diagnosed with breast metastasis from NPC. The patient was deceased 3 months after refusing the recommended medical intervention.
Taxation And Tobacco Plain Packaging Effect On Saudi Smokers Quitting Intentions In Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, Sultan O. Aljuaid, Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Fatma A. Almarshad, Khalid S. Almutairi, Abdullah S. Aljumayi, Hesham I. Alkhashan, Rizwan A. Suliankatchi
Taxation And Tobacco Plain Packaging Effect On Saudi Smokers Quitting Intentions In Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, Sultan O. Aljuaid, Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Fatma A. Almarshad, Khalid S. Almutairi, Abdullah S. Aljumayi, Hesham I. Alkhashan, Rizwan A. Suliankatchi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: The current research aims to study the impact of raising tobacco tax and implementation of plain packaging on male smokers’ quitting intentions in Saudi Arabia. Methods: The study adopts a quantitative approach where close-ended questionnaires are distributed among 1,015 male participants from different regions of Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. Bivariate analysis and logistic regression analysis are conducted using SPSS software to analyze the collected primary data. Results: The study found a significant association of taxation and plain packaging on the quitting intentions of smokers. On taxation, while a considerable number of participants (46.5%) stated that they would not quit …
Efficacy Of Gluten- And Casein-Free Diets On Autism Spectrum Disorders In Children, Eman S. Alamri
Efficacy Of Gluten- And Casein-Free Diets On Autism Spectrum Disorders In Children, Eman S. Alamri
Saudi Medical Journal
Food containing gluten and casein could play a role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) symptoms. The present review aimed to update the evidence about the role of the gluten- and casein-free diet (GCFD) on the management of ASD. Web of Science, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and PubMed databases were used to search for randomized controlled trials (RCT) conducted between January 2000 and February 2020. In total, 9 RCT were included (521 participants) with age range between 2 to 18 years. Four of these studies did not show a significant improvement regarding the symptoms of ASD. The rest of these studies …
Clinical Significance Of Saussurea Costus In Thyroid Treatment, Muhammad Mujammami
Clinical Significance Of Saussurea Costus In Thyroid Treatment, Muhammad Mujammami
Saudi Medical Journal
Saussurea costus (S. costus) belongs to family of Asteraceae and is one of the therapeutic plants extensively used as a traditional medicine in Saudi Arabia. Constituents of this plant have the potential to be developed as bioactive molecules. Among Arabs, the prevalence of thyroid disorders ranges from 6.18 % to 47.34% and hypothyroidism has been reported to be the most prevalent. Although there is no natural treatment that can directly replace thyroid hormones, their role as an alternate treatment or as an add-on to available thyroid treatment has been explored. Flavanoids and antioxidant properties of S. costus may be an …
Prevalence Of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis With The Use Of Oral Contraceptive Pills During The Holy Month Of Ramadan, Mohammed Alsheef, Mastourah Alotaibi, Areej Alshamrani, Aroub Alhamidi, Noor Alanazi, Sarah Alhathlool, Ohoud Alarfaj, Mohammed Alhazzaa, Ghaydaa Kullab, Amany Alboghdadly, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Prevalence Of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis With The Use Of Oral Contraceptive Pills During The Holy Month Of Ramadan, Mohammed Alsheef, Mastourah Alotaibi, Areej Alshamrani, Aroub Alhamidi, Noor Alanazi, Sarah Alhathlool, Ohoud Alarfaj, Mohammed Alhazzaa, Ghaydaa Kullab, Amany Alboghdadly, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the epidemiologic profile of cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT) among fasting women using oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) during the holy month of Ramadan. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on all patients diagnosed with CVT and using OCPs from records at a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during 2016-2017. The study participants were categorized into 2 groups (an intermittently fasting group during the holy month of Ramadan and a non-fasting group). Results: Out of 108 female patients with CVT, 36.1% were secondary to OCP, of whom 41% participants were fasting. The most affected site was the …
Ramadan Fasting Among Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: Nephrologists’ Perspectives In Saudi Arabia, Luluh Y. Alsughayer, Lamees A. Altamimi, Ahmad R. Tarakji
Ramadan Fasting Among Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: Nephrologists’ Perspectives In Saudi Arabia, Luluh Y. Alsughayer, Lamees A. Altamimi, Ahmad R. Tarakji
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore nephrologists’ concerns and recommendations in counseling their advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on Ramadan fasting. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between January 2019 and January 2020. An electronic survey was completed by 48 nephrologists practicing in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire focused on demographics, clinical experience, and factors to consider when advising CKD patients about fasting. Statistical analysis was performed by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences for Windows, version 21 (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY, USA). Statistics include frequency and percentages using multiple response dichotomy analysis and …
Phosphate Binders Usage, Patients Knowledge, And Adherence: A Cross-Sectional Study In 4 Centers At Qassim, Saudi Arabia, Alanoud M. Aleidi, Nouf J. Alayed, Htoon M. Alduraibi, Najd S. Alqassimi, Amal A. Ismail
Phosphate Binders Usage, Patients Knowledge, And Adherence: A Cross-Sectional Study In 4 Centers At Qassim, Saudi Arabia, Alanoud M. Aleidi, Nouf J. Alayed, Htoon M. Alduraibi, Najd S. Alqassimi, Amal A. Ismail
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess phosphate binders’ usage, knowledge regarding their utilization, and adherence among hemodialysis patients in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study conducted at 4 dialysis centers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia with inclusion of 237 patients’ undergoing hemodialysis between November 2018 to January 2019. The study involved interviewing the patients, reviewing their medical records for biomarkers used to assess kidney function, and assessing the patients’ knowledge-based regarding dietary phosphate control, as well as adherence to phosphate binders’ usage. Results: Out of 237 included patients, male to female ratio was 54:46. The prevalence of prescribing non-calcium phosphate binders was …
Outcomes Of Multidisciplinary Team Interventions In The Management Of Sickle Cell Disease Patients With Opioid Use Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Omar Al Zahrani, Ehab Hanafy, Osama Mukhtar, Ashraf Sanad, Wael Yassin
Outcomes Of Multidisciplinary Team Interventions In The Management Of Sickle Cell Disease Patients With Opioid Use Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Omar Al Zahrani, Ehab Hanafy, Osama Mukhtar, Ashraf Sanad, Wael Yassin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the magnitude of opioid use disorder (OUD) among sickle cell disease (SCD) patients; emphasize on multidisciplinary team (MDT) role; estimate cost-effectiveness following the proper use of therapeutic guidelines; and facilitate the reduction of emergency room (ER) visits and the length of stay (LOS). Methods: This retrospective cohort study included SCD patients aged 14 years and above, who have OUD. Data was collected between January 2016 and December 2018. Data included ER visits, hospital LOS, opioid consumption, and narcotic prescription tracking. The target group was followed with a set of interventions for pain management and healthcare resource utilization. …
Screening For Body Dysmorphic Disorder Among Patients Pursuing Cosmetic Surgeries In Saudi Arabia, Hatan Mortada, Hadeel Seraj, Amal Bokhari
Screening For Body Dysmorphic Disorder Among Patients Pursuing Cosmetic Surgeries In Saudi Arabia, Hatan Mortada, Hadeel Seraj, Amal Bokhari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of positive screening of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) among patients seeking cosmetic surgeries in plastic surgery and oculoplastic surgery clinics. Methods: The survey of this cross-sectional study was self-administrated and distributed among adults pursuing cosmetic surgeries in plastic surgery and oculoplastic surgery clinics at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between March 2019 and March 2020. The BDD questionnaire was validated, and a highly sensitive and specific tool was used to identify patients with BDD. Ethical approval was granted by the Research Ethics Committee. All analytic studies were performed using IBM SPSS, version 24. …
Reliability Of The Arabic Glasgow Children’S Benefit Inventory, Musaed A. Alzahrani, Bshair A. Aldriweesh, Mashael A. Alharbi, Taghrid N. Alrashidi
Reliability Of The Arabic Glasgow Children’S Benefit Inventory, Musaed A. Alzahrani, Bshair A. Aldriweesh, Mashael A. Alharbi, Taghrid N. Alrashidi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To translate the Glasgow Children’s Benefit Inventory (GCBI) questionnaire into Arabic language and assess its validity and reliability in scoring the benefit of patients after cochlear implantation in children. Methods: A cross-sectional study for a group of consecutive pediatric patients who underwent cochlear implantation between November 2018 and February 2020. The GCBI original questionnaire was translated into Arabic language and translated back to English by 2 different experts. The patients/parents were asked to complete the questionnaire given to them. Results: Seventy children were included in the study. The age at implantation ranged from 7 months to 13 years with …
Validation And Inter-Rater Reliability Testing Of The Arabic Version Of Speech Intelligibility Rating Among Children With Cochlear Implant, Yazeed A. Al-Shawi, Tamer A. Mesallam, Nouf M. Albakheet, Moath A. Alshawi, Rayan M. Alfallaj, Turki M. Aldrees, Ashwag A. Algahtani, Tahani O. Alotaibi
Validation And Inter-Rater Reliability Testing Of The Arabic Version Of Speech Intelligibility Rating Among Children With Cochlear Implant, Yazeed A. Al-Shawi, Tamer A. Mesallam, Nouf M. Albakheet, Moath A. Alshawi, Rayan M. Alfallaj, Turki M. Aldrees, Ashwag A. Algahtani, Tahani O. Alotaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To validate and assess the reliability of the new version of an Arabic speech intelligibility rating among different raters. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis was carried out between December 2018 and January 2019. Thirty cochlear-implant (CI) children (study group) and 30 subjects (control group) were enrolled. Study candidates’ speech skills were evaluated using the translated Arabic SIR by parents and original SIR by professions such as speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Inter-rater agreement, test–retest reliability, pre- and post-intervention score (responsiveness test), patient versus control score comparison (discriminant validity), and cross-validation of Arabic SIR have all been assessed. Results: There was a good …
Global Partnership To Make Available 120 Million Affordable, Quality Covid-19 Rapid Tests For Low- And Middle-Income Countries
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Covid-19 Pandemic: Countries Urged To Take Stronger Action To Stop Spread Of Harmful Information
Covid-19 Pandemic: Countries Urged To Take Stronger Action To Stop Spread Of Harmful Information
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Efficacy Comparison Of Oseltamivir Alone And Oseltamivir-Antibiotic Combination For Early Resolution Of Symptoms Of Severe Influenza-A And Influenza-B Hospitalized Patients, Azfar A. Ishaqui, Amer H. Khan, Syed A. Sulaiman, Muhammad Alsultan, Irfanullah Khan
Efficacy Comparison Of Oseltamivir Alone And Oseltamivir-Antibiotic Combination For Early Resolution Of Symptoms Of Severe Influenza-A And Influenza-B Hospitalized Patients, Azfar A. Ishaqui, Amer H. Khan, Syed A. Sulaiman, Muhammad Alsultan, Irfanullah Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the comparative efficacy of oseltamivir alone and oseltamivir-antibiotic therapy for early relief of symptoms associated with severe influenza-A (non-H1N1) and influenza-B infection hospitalized patients. Methods: In this retrospective multicenter study conducted from 2016-2019, enrolled patients were divided into 2 treatment groups. Group 1 patients were started on Antiviral drug (oseltamivir) alone therapy. Group 2 patients were initiated on Antiviral drug (oseltamivir) in combination with Antibiotic therapy. Using acute respiratory illness scoring, symptom severity score was assessed daily for 8 symptoms namely, fever, fatigue, headache, cough, sore throat, wheezing, muscle ache and nasal congestion. For each symptom the …
Surgical Site Infections In A Tertiary Hospital Over 10 Years: The Effect Of Hospital Accreditation Strategy Implementation, Lateefah T. Alshammari, Sarah A. Alkatheer, Maymona B. Alshoaibi, Aqdas A. Alomran, Sharifah N. Almulhim, Reem Y. Aljindan, Yasser M. Aljehani, Khaled R. Alkharsah
Surgical Site Infections In A Tertiary Hospital Over 10 Years: The Effect Of Hospital Accreditation Strategy Implementation, Lateefah T. Alshammari, Sarah A. Alkatheer, Maymona B. Alshoaibi, Aqdas A. Alomran, Sharifah N. Almulhim, Reem Y. Aljindan, Yasser M. Aljehani, Khaled R. Alkharsah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs), the type, and the frequency of the commonly-associated microorganisms. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia between December 2018 and June 2019 comprising data from August 2008 to August 2018 from patients with culture-confirmed surgical site infection at a tertiary hospital. Results: Out of 2716 wound infection cases during the study period, a total of 289 patients were diagnosed with SSI. The rate of SSI in the tertiary hospital decreased from 20 per 1000 operations in 2009 to 3.5 per …
Incb, Who And Unodc Statement On Access To Internationally Controlled Medicines During Covid-19 Pandemic
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Outcomes Of Covid-19 In The Eastern Mediterranean Region In The First 4 Months Of The Pandemic, Ahmed S. Bahammam, Khalid M. Bindayna, Ronni M. Joji, Haitham Jahrami, Nicola L. Bragazzi
Outcomes Of Covid-19 In The Eastern Mediterranean Region In The First 4 Months Of The Pandemic, Ahmed S. Bahammam, Khalid M. Bindayna, Ronni M. Joji, Haitham Jahrami, Nicola L. Bragazzi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To summarize the outcomes of the coronavirus disease 2019 infections in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) in the first 4 months of the pandemic. Methods: A meta-analysis approach was used in this context. We used the aggregate data from the World Health Organization Regional Office for the EMRO (until 26 May 2020) to generate this report. Results: An analysis of official data from all 22 countries and territories in the Middle East, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and Central Asia K=22 (a total of 438,717 cases) was performed. The total number of cases, recovered cases were 438,717,228,986, and …
Diagnosis And Management Of Childhood Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Clinical Approach, Abdullah Al-Shamrani, Adel S. Alharbi
Diagnosis And Management Of Childhood Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Clinical Approach, Abdullah Al-Shamrani, Adel S. Alharbi
Saudi Medical Journal
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) includes disorders of breathing that affect airway patency, which impair children’s sleep and lead to negative consequences. Obstructive sleep apnea, hypoventilation and upper airway resistance syndrome are common causes of morbidity and mortality in childhood. These clinical practice guidelines, intended for use by pediatricians and primary care clinicians, provide a clear recommendation for the diagnosis and management of sleep-disordered breathing, focusing on the most serious disorder, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). These clinical guidelines formulate clear recommendations to identify patients with suspected OSAS. Further, the manuscript will highlight the potential consequences of SBD in children, and how …
Time Of Appearance Of Ossification Centers In Carpal Bones: A Radiological Retrospective Study On Saudi Children, Khulood M. Al-Khater, Tarek M. Hegazi, Hanadi F. Al-Thani, Haider T. Al-Muhanna, Bayader W. Al-Hamad, Salwa M. Alhuraysi, Walaa A. Alsfyani, Fadk W. Alessa, Areeg O. Al-Qwairi, Asma O. Al-Qwairi, Sujatha B. Bayer, Faiza B. Siddiqui
Time Of Appearance Of Ossification Centers In Carpal Bones: A Radiological Retrospective Study On Saudi Children, Khulood M. Al-Khater, Tarek M. Hegazi, Hanadi F. Al-Thani, Haider T. Al-Muhanna, Bayader W. Al-Hamad, Salwa M. Alhuraysi, Walaa A. Alsfyani, Fadk W. Alessa, Areeg O. Al-Qwairi, Asma O. Al-Qwairi, Sujatha B. Bayer, Faiza B. Siddiqui
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To find reference data for the time of appearance of ossification centers in carpal bones and the lower ends of the radius and ulna in the Saudi population. In addition, to check the sequence of appearance of carpal bones and the relation of this sequence to the appearance of distal epiphyses of the radius and ulna. Methods: A retrospective radiological study was carried out between 2012 to 2020 at King Fahad Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. A sample of 279 hand/wrist plain radiographs of Saudi children was analyzed. Results: The first bones at the wrist region to …
The Association Between Plasma Homocysteine Level And Metabolic Syndrome: A Record-Based Study Of Saudi Patients Attending King Abdulaziz Medical City In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abdulkarim Saeed, Mujahid Al Shehri, Abdulghani Al Saleb, Fatmah Othman, Mohammed Al Hazmi, Faris Al Amri, Mazen Ferwana, Maha Al Turki
The Association Between Plasma Homocysteine Level And Metabolic Syndrome: A Record-Based Study Of Saudi Patients Attending King Abdulaziz Medical City In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abdulkarim Saeed, Mujahid Al Shehri, Abdulghani Al Saleb, Fatmah Othman, Mohammed Al Hazmi, Faris Al Amri, Mazen Ferwana, Maha Al Turki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the association between plasma homocysteine (Hcy) status and metabolic syndrome (MS) among Saudi patients attending King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A record-based cross-sectional study of 446 patients was carried out. All consecutive plasma Hcy levels from 2015 to 2018 were extracted. International Diabetes Federation criteria for MS were used to classify the patients. A multivariate regression model was developed to examine the associations between plasma Hcy and MS. Results: The mean plasma Hcy level was 10.52 µmol/L, and 40% of the patients exhibited elevated Hcy status. Male patients had significantly elevated Hcy levels …
Frequency And Factors Associated With Inadequate Self-Care Behaviors In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Najran, Saudi Arabia: Based On Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire, Awad M. Al-Qahtani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the frequency and factors associated with inadequate self-care behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 355 patients with T2DM, using multistage cluster sampling, attending the Najran University Hospital and Primary health care centres in Najran, Saudi Arabia, from January to May 2019. The assessment of self-care behaviors was conducted using the 16-item diabetes self-management questionnaire (DSMQ). Results: The majority (85.1%) of the patients with T2DM were uncontrolled, 42% were obese, and 5.9% were morbidly obese. Based on DSMQ criteria, the majority of patients (90.1%) had …
The Clinical Outcome Of Hiv Infection At A Tertiary Care Center In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abeer M. Baadani, Sulafa Ballool, Salwa Alhemyadi, Lina Sallam, Eid Alsufyani, Alaa Alghamdi, Wafaa Alfahad
The Clinical Outcome Of Hiv Infection At A Tertiary Care Center In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abeer M. Baadani, Sulafa Ballool, Salwa Alhemyadi, Lina Sallam, Eid Alsufyani, Alaa Alghamdi, Wafaa Alfahad
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate clinical characteristics and the outcome of people living with HIV (PLWHIV) at tertiary care center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: The present retrospective, observational study was carried between 2000-2019 at Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The demographic and clinical characteristics of 137 PLWHIV patients were collected by reviewing the medical data record. Results: Of the total 137 PLWHIV, 78.8% were male and 21.2% were female. At care entry, the most opportunistic infections found were the cytomegalovirus infections. cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in 13.8% of patients, tuberculosis (8%), AIDS associated malignancy (10.9%), hepatitis B (5.8%), …
The Trends And Patterns Of Congenital Heart Diseases At Madinah Cardiac Center, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Saad Q. Khoshhal, Abdulkader M. Albasri, Abdulhameed A. Alnajjar
The Trends And Patterns Of Congenital Heart Diseases At Madinah Cardiac Center, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Saad Q. Khoshhal, Abdulkader M. Albasri, Abdulhameed A. Alnajjar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To characterize the pattern of congenital heart diseases (CHDs) in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: We retrospectively collected and analyzed the demographic and diagnostic details of all patients with CHDs referred at Madinah Cardiac Center (MCC) over a period of 3 years from January 2017 to December 2019. Results: During the study period, 1,127 patients with CHDs were identified. The male to female ratio was 1.1:1, with a mean age of 8.4±2.4 years. The acyanotic CHDs were the predominant lesions, accounting for 84.8% of all cases, while the cyanotic types accounted for 13%. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), ventricular septal defects …
Impact Of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services On The Functional Levels Of Cancer Patients At King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Amani Aljohi, Sherwynn Javison, Suzan Lubbad, Yara Bashawri, Abdullah Bany Hamdan
Impact Of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services On The Functional Levels Of Cancer Patients At King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Amani Aljohi, Sherwynn Javison, Suzan Lubbad, Yara Bashawri, Abdullah Bany Hamdan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the impact of inpatient rehabilitation services on the functional levels of cancer patients. Methods: This was a retrospective study of data from the Rehabilitation Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2012 to 2018. The functional independence measure (FIM) tool was used to assess functional changes from admission to discharge to determine the impact of inpatient rehabilitation. Results: A total of 81 eligible records were reviewed. The median hospital length of stay (LOS) was 50 days, mean±SD of the FIM gain was 25 (15.3), and 91.4% were discharged home, while only 4.9% were readmitted. Although …
Psychosocial Predictors Of Quality Of Life Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients, Fahad D. Alosaimi, Salem M. Alshahrani, Mohammed H. Aladhayani, Zaid K. Alwethenani, Mohammed J. Alsahil, Hasan A. Fadhul
Psychosocial Predictors Of Quality Of Life Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients, Fahad D. Alosaimi, Salem M. Alshahrani, Mohammed H. Aladhayani, Zaid K. Alwethenani, Mohammed J. Alsahil, Hasan A. Fadhul
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the association of several psychosocial disorders with quality of life (QoL) among chronic hemodialysis patients. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in 2018 and recruited chronic hemodialysis patients from 3 major hemodialysis centers in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Quality of life was assessed using a previously validated Arabic version of the dialysis version-III of the QoL index. Results: A total of 101 patients (56 males and 45 females) were included. The mean age was 54.0±12.3 years. The overall mean of QoL was 88.8/100 points (out of 100). The family (95.0%) and psychological/spiritual (94.7%) domains …
Translation And Cross-Cultural Validation Of The Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Questionnaire In Arabic, Maaged A. Akiel, Mohamud S. Mohamud, Marwh G. Aldriwesh, Hassan S. Alamri, Naif M. Alhawiti, Mohammad A. Alfhili
Translation And Cross-Cultural Validation Of The Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Questionnaire In Arabic, Maaged A. Akiel, Mohamud S. Mohamud, Marwh G. Aldriwesh, Hassan S. Alamri, Naif M. Alhawiti, Mohammad A. Alfhili
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To translate and cross-culturally adapt a Swedish questionnaire to Arabic to assess the awareness of pregnant women in Saudi Arabia regarding the availability of an accurate and safe prenatal screening procedure. Methods: The study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between December 2018 to April 2019. The non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) questionnaire, translated and validated in Arabic. Cronbach’s alpha reliability testing was carried out to validate the Arabic version of the questionnaire. The sample size was 100 pregnant women, at any gestational period, from 20 to 44 years old. This …
Subclinical Atherosclerosis In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Of The Gulf Cooperated Council, Suad Ma. Hannawi, Haifa Hannawi, Fahda Alokaily, Issa Al Salmi
Subclinical Atherosclerosis In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Of The Gulf Cooperated Council, Suad Ma. Hannawi, Haifa Hannawi, Fahda Alokaily, Issa Al Salmi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the existence of subclinical atherosclerosis in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients in comparison to age, gender and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors matched controls. Methods: A cross-sectional study, 100 RA patients and 150 age, gender and CVD risk factors matched controls were recruited between June 2019 and December 2019. Detailed history, physical examination, and ultrasound examination of the carotid arteries for the carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and for the presence of atheroma, had been carried out. Differences between RA and controls carotid structural changes were carried out using t-test and Chi-test. Results: Patients …
Comment On: Prediction Of Retinopathy Of Prematurity Using The Screening Algorithm Winrop In A Saudi Cohort Of Preterm Infants, Lina H. Raffa
Comment On: Prediction Of Retinopathy Of Prematurity Using The Screening Algorithm Winrop In A Saudi Cohort Of Preterm Infants, Lina H. Raffa
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Digital Contact Tracing Technologies In Epidemics: A Rapid Review
Digital Contact Tracing Technologies In Epidemics: A Rapid Review
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
In Who Global Pulse Survey, 90% Of Countries Report Disruptions To Essential Health Services Since Covid-19 Pandemic
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.