Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Saudi Arabia (43)
- Obesity (7)
- Bibliometric analysis (5)
- Diabetes mellitus (4)
- Acute kidney injury (3)
-
- Artificial intelligence (3)
- Barriers (3)
- Biomarkers (3)
- Body mass index (3)
- Chronic kidney disease (3)
- Computed tomography (3)
- Emergency department (3)
- GLP-1 receptor agonists (3)
- Heart failure (3)
- Hospitalization (3)
- Incidence (3)
- Machine learning (3)
- Patient safety (3)
- Public health (3)
- Quality of life (3)
- Research productivity (3)
- Risk factors (3)
- Albuminuria (2)
- Arab world (2)
- COVID-19 (2)
- Cardiopulmonary bypass (2)
- Challenges (2)
- Child (2)
- Children (2)
- Critically ill (2)
- Publication Year
Articles 1111 - 1140 of 5073
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
Thyroglossal Duct Surgery. What Is The Acceptable Recurrence Rate?, Asma A. Alahmadi, Osama A. Bawazir, Mohannad K. Rajab, Ibtihal A. Althobaiti, Abdullah O. Bawazir, Anas H. Al-Tammas, Osama A. Marglani, John C. Heaphy, Ameen Z. Alherabi
Thyroglossal Duct Surgery. What Is The Acceptable Recurrence Rate?, Asma A. Alahmadi, Osama A. Bawazir, Mohannad K. Rajab, Ibtihal A. Althobaiti, Abdullah O. Bawazir, Anas H. Al-Tammas, Osama A. Marglani, John C. Heaphy, Ameen Z. Alherabi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To present experiences of different specialties in the treatment of thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs) and subsequent complications in multiple centers. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study of all cases of TGDC for a period of 11 years from 2008-2019 by different departments from 3 different centers in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Bakhsh Hospital and International Medical Center). Results: Forty-nine patients were included. The type of surgery performed plays a significant role in recurrence ( p <0.001). The Sistrunk procedure had a lower recurrence rate (0%) than simple excision (70%) and has showed a significantly long recurrence-free interval ( p <0.001). Higher recurrence rates are associated with higher postoperative complications ( p =0.002). Patients who underwent pre-operative fine needle aspiration did not have any recurrence during the follow-up period. Conclusion: The Sistrunk procedure is the gold standard technique with the highest recurrence-free interval rate. Fine needle aspiration could be recommended as a less invasive procedure to exclude malignancy.
Effect Of Waiting Time Estimates On Patients Satisfaction In The Emergency Department In A Tertiary Care Center, Khaled N. Alrajhi, Nawfal A. Aljerian, Rand N. Alazaz, Lama B. Araier, Lujane S. Alqahtani, Shaden O. Almushawwah
Effect Of Waiting Time Estimates On Patients Satisfaction In The Emergency Department In A Tertiary Care Center, Khaled N. Alrajhi, Nawfal A. Aljerian, Rand N. Alazaz, Lama B. Araier, Lujane S. Alqahtani, Shaden O. Almushawwah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the influence of emergency department (ED) waiting time estimate provision on the satisfaction of patients. Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between September 2017 and May 2018. It included 18 to 70 years old Arabic-speaking acute care patients. After being divided into 2 groups, the intervention group alone was provided waiting time estimates. Both groups answered 2 questionnaires evaluating their satisfaction and illness perception before and after seeing a doctor. Results: One-hundred patients were included. No significant difference found in waiting time satisfaction scores between groups (intervention (5.92/10±3.13), …
Mapping Covid-19 Related Research From Saudi Arabia, A Scoping Review: Between Reality And Dreams, Ibrahim Almaghlouth, Tahera Islam, Nurah Alamro, Abdulrahman Alsultan, Assim Alfadda, Saleh Al-Muhsen, Abeer Almasry, Majid A. Almadi, Ahmad Hersi, Ahmed Bahammam
Mapping Covid-19 Related Research From Saudi Arabia, A Scoping Review: Between Reality And Dreams, Ibrahim Almaghlouth, Tahera Islam, Nurah Alamro, Abdulrahman Alsultan, Assim Alfadda, Saleh Al-Muhsen, Abeer Almasry, Majid A. Almadi, Ahmad Hersi, Ahmed Bahammam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To map research production by Saudi-affiliated investigators in order to identify areas of strength and weakness. Method: We followed the Arksey and O’Malley (2005) framework. Medline and Cochrane databases were searched with a focus on identifying articles related to COVID-19 and Saudi Arabia following the PRISMA protocol. The study was conducted at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between March and May 2020. Results: A total of 53 articles were ultimately included. Most of the research production from Saudi Arabia was opinion and narrative reviews related to the clinicopathological features of COVID-19 as well as control and prevention of …
Incidence Of Sickle Cell Disease Patients With Pulmonary Embolism Admitted To The Intensive Care Unit In Bahrain, Fatema H. Mandeel, Hasan M. Saeed, Ahmed H. Alsadah, Sara A. Ahmed, Redha A. Al Hammam
Incidence Of Sickle Cell Disease Patients With Pulmonary Embolism Admitted To The Intensive Care Unit In Bahrain, Fatema H. Mandeel, Hasan M. Saeed, Ahmed H. Alsadah, Sara A. Ahmed, Redha A. Al Hammam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: A retrospective descriptive analysis was conducted with 124 SCD patients diagnosed with PE or suspected PE admitted to the ICU of Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Bahrain between May 2017 and April 2018. A data collection form was used to obtain information on the history and demographics of PE patients. Results: A total of 124 patients diagnosed with SCD were admitted to the ICU during the study period. Male patients slightly outnumbered (n=75; 56.4%) female patients, and the …
Predictors Of Persistent Disease Following Initial Thyroid Cancer Management, Shaza A. Samargandy, Mazin A. Merdad
Predictors Of Persistent Disease Following Initial Thyroid Cancer Management, Shaza A. Samargandy, Mazin A. Merdad
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study which factors increase the risk of persistent disease in differentiated and poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Methods: A retrospective chart review of all consecutive differentiated and poorly differentiated thyroid cancer patients from King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a tertiary care center, between 2004 and 2018. Logistic regression analysis was performed to predict factors associated with less than excellent response to treatment. Results: We included 186 patients with complete data records; 81.1% were females. Papillary thyroid carcinoma comprised 88.1% of the neoplasms. In total, 55.9% of patients attained an excellent response to treatment by the …
Prevalence And Determinants Of Unconscious Stereotyping Among Primary Care Physicians: An Analytical Cross-Section Study, Naif M. Alqahtani, Shehata F. Shehata, Ossama A. Mostafa
Prevalence And Determinants Of Unconscious Stereotyping Among Primary Care Physicians: An Analytical Cross-Section Study, Naif M. Alqahtani, Shehata F. Shehata, Ossama A. Mostafa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore implicit stereotyping among primary healthcare (PHC) physicians and to identify determinants of physicians’ stereotyping of patients based on the patients’ characteristics and appearance. Methods: This study followed an analytical cross-sectional design conducted between October 2019 and December 2019, and included 250 primary healthcare (PHC) physicians in Aseer Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, which included items concerning physicians’ sociodemographic characteristics, and their attitudes toward patient characteristics and patient appearance. Results: Prevalence of stereotyping among PHC physicians was 63.6% with respect to patient characteristics and 57.6% with respect to patient appearance. Stereotyping …
Saudi Society Of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Guidance On Pregnancy And Coronavirus Disease 2019, Yaser A. Faden, Nadia A. Alghilan, Samiha H. Alawami, Eman S. Alsulmi, Hythem A. Alsum, Yasir A. Katib, Yasser S. Sabr, Fadwah H. Tahir, Nabeel S. Bondagji
Saudi Society Of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Guidance On Pregnancy And Coronavirus Disease 2019, Yaser A. Faden, Nadia A. Alghilan, Samiha H. Alawami, Eman S. Alsulmi, Hythem A. Alsum, Yasir A. Katib, Yasser S. Sabr, Fadwah H. Tahir, Nabeel S. Bondagji
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Screening For Fabry Disease Among 619 Hemodialysis Patients In Saudi Arabia, Salwa A. Alhemyadi, Mamoun Elawad, Konstantinos Fourtounas, Zakaria Abdrabbou, Bellalah Alaraki, Siddeg Younis, Zahir Nawaz, Salem Alqurashi, Sarar Mohamed
Screening For Fabry Disease Among 619 Hemodialysis Patients In Saudi Arabia, Salwa A. Alhemyadi, Mamoun Elawad, Konstantinos Fourtounas, Zakaria Abdrabbou, Bellalah Alaraki, Siddeg Younis, Zahir Nawaz, Salem Alqurashi, Sarar Mohamed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of Fabry disease (FD) among Saudi patients on hemodialysis. Methods: This prospective study was conducted in 3 major hospitals in the. All adult patients (>18 years old) attending the dialysis unit who have end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and on hemodialysis were included. Known patients with FD and those who refused to participate in the study were excluded. All eligible patients were screened for FD using dry blood spot (DBS) for alpha-galactosidase A (α-Gal A). A positive DBS (enzyme activity <40%) was followed by another confirmatory enzyme assay. When the second DBS sample was also positive (enzyme activity <40%), a Sanger sequencing of the GLA gene was performed. Results: A total of 619 patients with ESRD and on hemodialysis were screened for FD using DBS for α-Gal A enzyme level. Enzymatic activity was below 40% in 11 samples. On retesting, 3 females had <20% enzymatic activity suggesting FD. Sanger sequencing of these 3 females showed the variant c.1055C>G (p.Ala352Gly) confirming the diagnosis of FD. Family screening of one of these 3 patients …
Pre-Hospital Delay Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ahmed F. Alahmadi, Mohammed F. Alsaedi, Abdullah E. Alahmadi, Mohammad G. Alharbi, Ibraheem H. Alharbi
Pre-Hospital Delay Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ahmed F. Alahmadi, Mohammed F. Alsaedi, Abdullah E. Alahmadi, Mohammad G. Alharbi, Ibraheem H. Alharbi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate the pre-hospital delay time among patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction and to determine factors associated with pre-hospital delay. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 patients with myocardial infarction at Madinah Cardiac Center, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia between November 2019 and March 2020. Data were collected by direct physician-subject interviews. We used the validated version of the modified response to symptoms questionnaire. Chi-square test, t test, and multivariate analysis were used to examine factors associated with pre-hospital delay. Results: The median pre-hospital delay time was 3.7 hours. Among all the patients, 126 patients …
Increased Expressions Of Cellular Atp-Binding Cassette Transporters May Be A Promising Diagnostic Marker For Colorectal Cancer, Renad M. Qutub, Ayat B. Al-Ghafari, Ulfat M. Omar, Jihan M. Ghulam
Increased Expressions Of Cellular Atp-Binding Cassette Transporters May Be A Promising Diagnostic Marker For Colorectal Cancer, Renad M. Qutub, Ayat B. Al-Ghafari, Ulfat M. Omar, Jihan M. Ghulam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure the blood expression levels of related drug-resistant ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and to assess these examined transporters for whether they present significant expression in connection with the tumor appearance of CRC. Methods: In this case-control study, the messenger ribonucleic acids were isolated from the blood of 62 CRC patients who were recruited from King Abdulaziz University Hospital Oncology Clinic and 46 controls from King Fahad General Hospital Blood Bank (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) from September 2016 to March 2017. The Biomedical Ethics Unit at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia approved this study. …
Physicians’ And Nurses’ Perceptions And Attitudes Toward Sickle Cell Disease Patients In Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Ahmad A. Hazzazi, Mohssen H. Ageeli, Khalid A. Sharahili, Hesham M. Hamaly, Mohammad H. Aqeeli, Tawfeeq I. Altherwi, Mohammed Bakkar, Hafiz Malhan
Physicians’ And Nurses’ Perceptions And Attitudes Toward Sickle Cell Disease Patients In Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Ahmad A. Hazzazi, Mohssen H. Ageeli, Khalid A. Sharahili, Hesham M. Hamaly, Mohammad H. Aqeeli, Tawfeeq I. Altherwi, Mohammed Bakkar, Hafiz Malhan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore physicians’ and nurses’ perceptions and attitudes toward sickle cell patients in Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted in Jazan, KSA from November 2018 to March 2019. A convenience sample of nurses and physicians (N=244) from 12 hospitals in Jazan region completed the general perceptions about sickle cell disease patients scale questionnaire. Inferential statistics were conducted as appropriate to compare attitudes among groups within all variables. A p <0.05 was considered significant. Results: The response rate was 81%. The mean age was 33.73±7.89 years. Approximately, half of the participants were nurses (54.9%) and 40.8% were males. In comparison with physicians (39.6%), approximately two-thirds (65.7%) of nurses have more negative attitudes ( p =0.000). Emergency healthcare providers have more negative attitudes than providers in the pediatric department ( p =0.043). Those treating primarily children had higher positive attitude than those treating adults ( p =0.013) or treating both, ( p =0.017). Emergency providers ( p =0.000), and internal medicine providers ( p =0.001), had higher concern-raising behaviors’ scale scores than pediatric providers. Conclusion: Findings highlight a significant proportion of providers in Jazan region, KSA, to have negative attitudes toward and high concerns about drug-seeking behaviors among sickle cell patients. These attitudes can contribute to lower quality of care for people with sickle cell disease. Further studies are recommended to find out the factors behind these attitudes as well as the adherence to guidelines in the management of sickle cell disease.
Evaluation Of The Community Pharmacists’ Performance In The Screening Of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Risks In Saudi Arabia, Azizah M. Malebari, Ahdab N. Khayyat, Ruba A. Mahdali, Jumana S. Alamoudi, Bushra Y. Alsayed, Samar A. Alrasheed
Evaluation Of The Community Pharmacists’ Performance In The Screening Of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Risks In Saudi Arabia, Azizah M. Malebari, Ahdab N. Khayyat, Ruba A. Mahdali, Jumana S. Alamoudi, Bushra Y. Alsayed, Samar A. Alrasheed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess community pharmacists’ knowledge and practices regarding screening risk factors and providing safety information about the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to patients. Methods: Cross-sectional and a self-administered questionnaire-based study was conducted over a 4-month period (May-August 2019) with selected community pharmacies in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire composed of demographic data and the pharmacist’s role in supplying NSAIDs. Results: The majority of participating community pharmacists dispense NSAIDs. However, many did not apply relevantly good communication skills such as seeking information about concomitant drugs (42.5%) or providing advice on managing any adverse side effects of taking NSAIDs …
Factors Influencing Patients’ Preferences For Their Treating Physician, Khalid S. Alraddadi, Fayzah Al-Adwani, Ziad A. Taher, Mubark Al-Mansour, Muhammad Khan
Factors Influencing Patients’ Preferences For Their Treating Physician, Khalid S. Alraddadi, Fayzah Al-Adwani, Ziad A. Taher, Mubark Al-Mansour, Muhammad Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore preferences of the patients attending King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in their treating physicians and to determine demographic and personal factors influencing their preferences. Methods: Through a cross sectional design, 366 patients attending KAMC were systematically selected, and were requested to a pre-designed valid questionnaire. The study conducted between November 2017 and January 2018. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used for statistical analysis which included independent sample t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation. A p -value<0.05 was considered significant. Results: The study showed that females were significantly more preferring to get information, careful examination and receiving attention. Older respondents were interested in finding out how serious is their problem and having enough time for talking about their condition. Higher income respondents focused on necessity of physician caring for their personal situation. Highly educated individuals were concerned about getting enough information, and patients with chronic diseases were much interested by the truth of their condition. Each dimension of the personality traits was significantly correlated with different package of preferences in their treating physician. Conclusion: Respondents’ preferences in their treating physician are significantly influenced by their demographic characteristics as well as their personality traits. It is highly recommended that physicians, generally, should be attentive listener, informative while discussion, maintaining eye contact and showing interest and empathy for adult middle-aged patient. Also, to consider other preferable features based on patients’ demographics and personalities.
Comment On: Prediction Of Retinopathy Of Prematurity Using The Screening Algorithm Winrop In A Saudi Cohort Of Preterm Infants, Lina Raffa
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
New Cochrane Review Assesses How Accurate Antibody Tests Are For Detecting Covid-19
New Cochrane Review Assesses How Accurate Antibody Tests Are For Detecting Covid-19
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
New Covid-19 Law Lab To Provide Vital Legal Information And Support For The Global Covid-19 Response
New Covid-19 Law Lab To Provide Vital Legal Information And Support For The Global Covid-19 Response
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who And Unicef Warn Of A Decline In Vaccinations During Covid-19
Who And Unicef Warn Of A Decline In Vaccinations During Covid-19
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Prevalence Of Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, And Herpes (Torch) Infections Among Women Attending The Antenatal Care Clinic, Maternity Hospital In Abha, Southwestern Saudi Arabia, Ahmed M. Al-Hakami, Esther Paul, Faten Al-Abed, Ahmad A. Alzoani, Ayed A. Shati, Mohammad I. Assiri, Asim A. Qasim, Fatima Riaz, Riyad A. Moosa, Harish C. Chandramoorthy
Prevalence Of Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, And Herpes (Torch) Infections Among Women Attending The Antenatal Care Clinic, Maternity Hospital In Abha, Southwestern Saudi Arabia, Ahmed M. Al-Hakami, Esther Paul, Faten Al-Abed, Ahmad A. Alzoani, Ayed A. Shati, Mohammad I. Assiri, Asim A. Qasim, Fatima Riaz, Riyad A. Moosa, Harish C. Chandramoorthy
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the presence of toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes (TORCH) infections in women attending at the antenatal care clinic in Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: A total of 190 blood samples were collected from Abha maternity hospital in Aseer region, KSA, from February 2018 to May 2019 and screened with the TORCH panel (toxoplasmagondii [IgG/IgM], cytomegalovirus [CMV] [IgG/IgM], rubella [IgG/IgM], and herpes simplex type 1 and 2 [IgG/IgM]). Results: The mean age was 31.42±6.514 years and gestational age was 32.48±6.168 weeks. Serum IgG was positive for Toxoplasma gondii ( T. gondii ) (27.4%), herpes simplex type …
Foreign Bodies In Otorhinolaryngology: Management And Outcome, Ali S. Al-Qahtani, Abdelaziz Qobty, Abdullah Al-Shahrani, Ali K. Alshehri
Foreign Bodies In Otorhinolaryngology: Management And Outcome, Ali S. Al-Qahtani, Abdelaziz Qobty, Abdullah Al-Shahrani, Ali K. Alshehri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the data of patients with otorhinolaryngological foreign bodies and to evaluate the management and outcomes of foreign bodies to prevent complications. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted over 8 years at Aseer Central Hospital to examine all admitted cases with foreign bodies in the ear, nose, throat, esophagus and bronchus during the period from January 2011 to January 2019. Patient demographic data, type of foreign body, and most common site were analyzed. Results: A total of 184 patients were admitted, including 72 (39.1%) males and 112 (60.9%) females. The age range was from one year old to …
Who Welcomes Preliminary Results About Dexamethasone Use In Treating Critically Ill Covid -19 Patients
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Quality Of Home Healthcare Among Arab Countries, Malak Al Anazi, Khaled Al-Surimi, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Quality Of Home Healthcare Among Arab Countries, Malak Al Anazi, Khaled Al-Surimi, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To examine the quality of home healthcare services provided and to systematically review publications concerning the quality of home healthcare in Arab countries. Methods: In 2017, we conducted an online literature search to identify relevant published studies using the following electronic databases: Embase, CINAHL, PubMed, and the Cochrane library. First, we screened the publications according to titles. Second, we evaluated the titles and abstracts of the included publications. Third, we independently reviewed and assessed the full texts of the included publications. After the final selection, we extracted the following information from the full-text articles that met the inclusion criteria: …
Melanoma And Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Among Patients Who Attended At King Khalid University Hospital In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia From 2007 - 2018, Khalid A. Arab, Amjad Alruhaili, Tariq Aljohany, Reema S. Alhammad
Melanoma And Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Among Patients Who Attended At King Khalid University Hospital In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia From 2007 - 2018, Khalid A. Arab, Amjad Alruhaili, Tariq Aljohany, Reema S. Alhammad
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer for patients attended King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We are also assessing the most common category of skin cancer to be encountered among those patients. Methods: The authors conducted a retrospective study including all patients (Saudi and non-Saudi) who attended King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH) at the period of (2007-2018). Data were collected from archives of Pathology Department at KKUH and categorized into: melanoma skin cancer (MSC), non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), which included: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), pre-neoplastic lesions, and non-neoplastic skin …
Epidemiology Of Burn-Related Infections In The Largest Burn Unit In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed E. Mater, Ayman E. Yamani, Ahmad A. Aljuffri, Sumayah A. Binladen
Epidemiology Of Burn-Related Infections In The Largest Burn Unit In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed E. Mater, Ayman E. Yamani, Ahmad A. Aljuffri, Sumayah A. Binladen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To first describe the epidemiological data of burns, including burn types and burn-related infections, in adult and pediatric patients. Second, to determine the effect of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on length of hospital stay and, third, to determine if the microbiological profile differs in patients with severe and non-severe burns. Methods: This is a retrospective chart review in which medical records of all burn patients admitted to Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between January 2016 and January 2017 were reviewed for demographic, microbiological, and burn data using a data-collection sheet. No randomization was necessary as all …
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of Early Biomarkers Of Renal Dysfunction In Diabetic Patients, Shrouq F. Al-Hazmi, Aliaa A. Alamoudi, Basmah M. Eldakhakhny, Sarah K. Binmahfooz, Amani M. Alhozali
Evaluation Of Early Biomarkers Of Renal Dysfunction In Diabetic Patients, Shrouq F. Al-Hazmi, Aliaa A. Alamoudi, Basmah M. Eldakhakhny, Sarah K. Binmahfooz, Amani M. Alhozali
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate 2 renal tubular enzymes; urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL), and urinary N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (uNAG), and serum Cystatin C as candidate biomarkers for early diagnosis of early stage of diabetic nephropathy (DB) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during the period between May 2017 and May 2018 and was conducted on 86 patients with T2DM. Patients were classified according to their albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) into 3 groups; a normal albuminuria group with ACR <30 mg/g creatinine, a moderately increased albuminuria group with ACR: 30-299 mg/g creatinine, and a severely increased albuminuria group with ACR ≥300 mg/g. Healthy adults were recruited as a control group. Urine uNGAL, uNAG, and serum Cystatin C were measured in all patients. Results: Compared with healthy control, diabetic patients with normal albuminuria excreted significantly higher levels of uNGAL ( p <0.001). In addition, significantly elevated uNGAL, uNAG and cystatin C levels were observed in moderately increased albuminuria and severely increased albuminuria groups when compared to the control and normoalbuminuric groups ( p <0.001). urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, urinary N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase and Cystatin C showed a positive correlation with fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, duration of diabetes, urea, creatinine, and ACR. Conclusion: Our results indicated that uNGAL could be a sensitive biomarker for early renal dysfunction in diabetic patients while uNAG and serum Cystatin C might have prognostic value.
Use Of Ultrasound Guidance In Central Venous Catheter Placement By Emergency Physicians In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed A. Malabarey, Khaled N. Alrajhi
Use Of Ultrasound Guidance In Central Venous Catheter Placement By Emergency Physicians In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed A. Malabarey, Khaled N. Alrajhi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the ultrasound guidance for central venous catheter (USG-CVC) placement rate of emergency physicians (EPs) in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study regarding the respondents’ demographic profiles, formal and informal training in USG-CVC placement, experiences, and attitudes towards the procedure was emailed to all EPs registered with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) between October and December 2018. Results: In total, 234/350 SCFHS-registered EPs completed the survey; the response rate was 66.9%. Most respondents (70.5%) were board-certified in emergency medicine (EM). Ninety percent indicated that US device for CVC placement assistance was available. Most …
Incidence Of Newborn Screening Disorders Among 56632 Infants In Central Saudi Arabia: A 6-Year Study, Sarar Mohamed, Wafa Elsheikh, Aida I. Al-Aqeel, Amal M. Alhashem, Ali Alodaib, Lujane Alahaideb, Maher Almashary, Fahad Alharbi, Horia Almalawi, Amer Ammari, Sulaiman Almohaimeed
Incidence Of Newborn Screening Disorders Among 56632 Infants In Central Saudi Arabia: A 6-Year Study, Sarar Mohamed, Wafa Elsheikh, Aida I. Al-Aqeel, Amal M. Alhashem, Ali Alodaib, Lujane Alahaideb, Maher Almashary, Fahad Alharbi, Horia Almalawi, Amer Ammari, Sulaiman Almohaimeed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the incidence of newborn screening (NBS) disorders and to study the key performance indicators of the program. Methods: This retrospective single-center study enrolled all infants who underwent NBS from January 2012 to December 2017 at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We screened 17 NBS disorders. Blood samples were collected 24 hours after birth. If the initial result was positive, a second sample was collected. True positive cases were immediately referred for medical management. Data were extracted from laboratory computerized and non-computerized records using case report forms. Results: During the study period, 56632 infants underwent …
Asthma Control And Its Association With Knowledge Of Caregivers Among Children With Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Study, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani, Mohamad M. Almotairy
Asthma Control And Its Association With Knowledge Of Caregivers Among Children With Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Study, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani, Mohamad M. Almotairy
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the level of asthma control among children and to investigate the association between asthma control and the knowledge of caregivers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2018 to July 2018 among 278 children with asthma aged 1-12 with their caregivers attending the primary health care centers in Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia. An asthma knowledge questionnaire was used to measure the parents’ knowledge. The Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK) and the Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT) were used to evaluate asthma control among the children. Univariate and multivariate analyses were …
Prevalence Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Female Patients With Fibromyalgia, Pinar Mutlu, Çoşkun Zateri, Ali Zöhra, Özgür Özerdoğan, Arzu N. Mirici
Prevalence Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Female Patients With Fibromyalgia, Pinar Mutlu, Çoşkun Zateri, Ali Zöhra, Özgür Özerdoğan, Arzu N. Mirici
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in female patients with fibromyalgia (FM) presenting to physical therapy outpatient clinics. Methods: The 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) questionnaire, Berlin test, and epworth sleepiness scale were administered, along with a polysomnography to 38 female patients. This cross-sectional study comprised diagnosed with FM according to the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Rheumatology, between March 2017 and August 2019, at the Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey. Results: Of the participants, 65.9% were found to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients with OSA were older …
Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire In Jordanian University Students: A Psychometric Investigation Using Comparative Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Unaise A. Hameed, Muhammed D. Al-Jarrah, Md Dilshad Manzar, Chithira Nair, Abdulrhman Albougami, Bader A. Alrasheadi, Majumi M. Noohu, Mohammed Salahuddin
Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire In Jordanian University Students: A Psychometric Investigation Using Comparative Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Unaise A. Hameed, Muhammed D. Al-Jarrah, Md Dilshad Manzar, Chithira Nair, Abdulrhman Albougami, Bader A. Alrasheadi, Majumi M. Noohu, Mohammed Salahuddin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the fit of different competing factor models (a one-factor model, 3 2-factor models, and 2 4-factor models) of the Leeds sleep evaluation questionnaire (LSEQ) in the data from a Jordanian student population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on university students, with 2 sleep-related tools - the LSEQ and the sleep hygiene index (SHI). The students (n=166) at Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan participated in this study from January-April, 2019. A total of 12 LSEQ models (6 models with all 10-items, and 6 models with one item deleted) were evaluated by using confirmatory factor …