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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Medication Error Reporting Among Health Practitioners In A Tertiary Care Setting In Saudi Arabia, Salma L. Alsulami, Habibah O. Sardidi, Raghad S. Almuzaini, Malak A. Alsaif, Hanin S. Almuzaini, Afaf K. Moukaddem, Mubashar S. Kharal
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Medication Error Reporting Among Health Practitioners In A Tertiary Care Setting In Saudi Arabia, Salma L. Alsulami, Habibah O. Sardidi, Raghad S. Almuzaini, Malak A. Alsaif, Hanin S. Almuzaini, Afaf K. Moukaddem, Mubashar S. Kharal
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices towards the reporting of medication errors among health practitioners at King Abdulaziz Medical city in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted in a convenient sample of 62 physicians and 303 nurses, between June and September 2017 at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results: The sample consisted of 365 subjects, with a response rate of 73%. Approximately 97% had sufficient knowledge and a favorable attitude (90%) towards medication error reporting. With regard to reporting practices, some participants (21.6%) preferred to educate …
Trends In Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns In King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sara M. Farah, Mohammed A. Alshehri, Tariq S. Alfawaz, Faisal A. Alasmeri, Abdulaziz A. Alageel, Dayel A. Alshahrani
Trends In Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns In King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sara M. Farah, Mohammed A. Alshehri, Tariq S. Alfawaz, Faisal A. Alasmeri, Abdulaziz A. Alageel, Dayel A. Alshahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe and interpret local antibiograms from a single tertiary care center to monitor the trends of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns and establish baseline data for further surveillance. Methods: We performed a retrospective descriptive review of antibiograms data between January 2010 and December 2015 from King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results: A total of 51,491 isolates were identified, and most were gram-negative (76.2%). Escherichia coli was the most frequently isolated organism (36.8%), followed by Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (28.4%) and Staphylococcus aureus (27.5%). The detection of antibiotic-resistant organisms, especially extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (31%-41%), increased over time. …
Surgical Site Infections After Trauma Laparotomy: An Observational Study From A Major Trauma Center In Saudi Arabia, Sharfuddin Chowdhury, Sultan Bahatheq, Abdullah Alkaraawi, Muhnad M. Falatah, Rakan F. Almutairi, Shoog Alfadhel, Ghazal M. Alruwili, Arief Arrowaili, Biswadev Mitra, Mark Fitzgerald
Surgical Site Infections After Trauma Laparotomy: An Observational Study From A Major Trauma Center In Saudi Arabia, Sharfuddin Chowdhury, Sultan Bahatheq, Abdullah Alkaraawi, Muhnad M. Falatah, Rakan F. Almutairi, Shoog Alfadhel, Ghazal M. Alruwili, Arief Arrowaili, Biswadev Mitra, Mark Fitzgerald
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) after trauma laparotomy and evaluate variables on presentation to the emergency department (ED) associated with the development of SSI. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was undertaken of patients presenting directly from the scene who underwent trauma laparotomy between January 2016 and December 2017. The primary outcome variable was SSI, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline. A univariate assessment with demographics, vital signs, and acute management was reported. Results: A total of 70 patients were included for data analysis. Of these, 9 (12.9%; 95% confidence interval …
Temporal Trends In The Incidence And Demographics Of Cancers, Communicable Diseases, And Non-Communicable Diseases In Saudi Arabia Over The Last Decade, Hatem K. Herzallah, Belavendra R. Antonisamy, Mohammed H. Shafee, Sultan T. Al-Otaibi
Temporal Trends In The Incidence And Demographics Of Cancers, Communicable Diseases, And Non-Communicable Diseases In Saudi Arabia Over The Last Decade, Hatem K. Herzallah, Belavendra R. Antonisamy, Mohammed H. Shafee, Sultan T. Al-Otaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the trends in the incidence rates of 5 most common cancers, communicable diseases, and non-communicable diseases in Saudi Arabia over the last decade. Methods: The incidence rates of cancers (2001-2014), communicable diseases (2003-2016), and non-communicable diseases (1990-2017) were retrieved, classified, and analyzed retrospectively during November 2017, based on data available with the Ministry of Health and were analyzed at the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results: Age-standardized incidence rate (ASR) (per 100,000 population) of breast cancer among women increased dramatically from 11.8 in 2001 to 22.7 in 2014, indicating a 92.4% …
International Push To Improve Food Safety International Food Safety Conference Opens With Call For Greater Global Cooperation
Saudi Medical Journal
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Analysis Of Mandibular Premolar Root Position In Relation To Adjacent Cortical Plates And Mental Foramen Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography In The Saudi Population, Mazen A. Aldosimani, Fahd A. Aljarbou, Riyadh I. Althumairy, Abdullah A. Alhezam, Abdullah I. Aldawsari
Analysis Of Mandibular Premolar Root Position In Relation To Adjacent Cortical Plates And Mental Foramen Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography In The Saudi Population, Mazen A. Aldosimani, Fahd A. Aljarbou, Riyadh I. Althumairy, Abdullah A. Alhezam, Abdullah I. Aldawsari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the horizontal and vertical location of the mental foramen (MF), as well as the relationship of lower premolars to buccal and lingual cortical plates using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study conducted using CBCT scans that were obtained between early 2014 and late 2016 from King Saud University Dental hospital database in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 94 patients (53 males and 41 females) were included. Three examiners independently performed one-sided measurements for each patient. Data analyzed statistically and a p <0.05 was considered significant. Results: The mean distances from the outer boundary of the buccal cortex to the first and second premolars (R1) were 1.55 mm and 1.98 mm. The mean distances from the outer boundary of the lingual cortical plate to the first and second premolars (R2) were 4.06 mm and 4.73 mm. The respective mean total bone thicknesses, including the roots of the first and second premolars (R3), were 9.32 mm and 10.08 mm. The mean distance between the MF and the mandibular second premolar apex was 3.13 mm. Conclusion: Mandibular premolars are in close proximity to MF especially mandibular second premolar. Presurgical assessment is essential when surgical treatment is planned at this area.
Health Burden Of Glaucoma Has Risen Worldwide
Health Burden Of Glaucoma Has Risen Worldwide
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Countries Are Spending More On Health, But People Are Still Paying Too Much Out Of Their Own Pockets
Countries Are Spending More On Health, But People Are Still Paying Too Much Out Of Their Own Pockets
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Peritoneal Dialysis Related Infections In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Somia M. Alfayez, Shahd M. Alsaqoub, Abeer Y. Qattan, Mada A. Alghamdi, Dalia S. Elfeky, Fadel A. Alrowaie, Doaa S. Aljasser, Sadiqa B. Syed
Peritoneal Dialysis Related Infections In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Somia M. Alfayez, Shahd M. Alsaqoub, Abeer Y. Qattan, Mada A. Alghamdi, Dalia S. Elfeky, Fadel A. Alrowaie, Doaa S. Aljasser, Sadiqa B. Syed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To detect the incidence of and risk factors for infections among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at the PD unit of King Fahad Medical City. End-stage renal disease patients above the age of 12 years who were undergoing PD management between January 2006 and March 2016 were included. Results: One hundred PD patients were enrolled in the study and examined over a total observation period of 2,553 patient-months. The leading ESRD etiology was hypertension (26.3%). The mean duration of PD was 28.05 months. A total of 45 …
An Analysis Of The First And Second Mandibular Molar Roots Proximity To The Inferior Alveolar Canal And Cortical Plates Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography Among The Saudi Population, Fahd A. Aljarbou, Mazen A. Aldosimani, Riyadh I. Althumairy, Abdullah A. Alhezam, Abdullah I. Aldawsari
An Analysis Of The First And Second Mandibular Molar Roots Proximity To The Inferior Alveolar Canal And Cortical Plates Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography Among The Saudi Population, Fahd A. Aljarbou, Mazen A. Aldosimani, Riyadh I. Althumairy, Abdullah A. Alhezam, Abdullah I. Aldawsari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the relationship of the first and second mandibular molar roots to the inferior alveolar canal (IAC) and cortical plates using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the Saudi population. Methods: Scans of 60 patients were collected retrospectively from the dental hospital database in King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Measurements of the right and left first and second mandibular molars for each dental root and the mandibular bone thickness were determined. The position of the IAC was estimated using axial, coronal, and sagittal views. Three examiners performed the measurements independently. Results: The mean distance between …
Are There Optimal Alanine Aminotransferase And Hbv Dna Thresholds For Discriminating Hbeag-Positive Chronic Infection From Chronic Hepatitis?: An Evaluation Of 215 Young And Male Cases, Ercan Yenilmez, Riza A. Cetinkaya
Are There Optimal Alanine Aminotransferase And Hbv Dna Thresholds For Discriminating Hbeag-Positive Chronic Infection From Chronic Hepatitis?: An Evaluation Of 215 Young And Male Cases, Ercan Yenilmez, Riza A. Cetinkaya
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To define the importance of biochemical and virological thresholds for the prediction of significant liver diseases. Methods: A total of 215 young and male HBeAg-positive cases followed up in a tertiary training and research hospital in Turkey between 2008 and 2017 enrolled in the retrospective diagnostic accuracy study. Results: Fibrosis scores varied between 0-4, F1 (n=81, 37.6%) and F2 (n=82, 38.1%) were the most frequent fibrosis stages. Of the patients, 58.6% (126/215) had a significant histopathological abnormality (SHA). The ratio of SHA was higher for ALT >90 U/L (n=68/95; 71.6%) and HBV-DNA between 2,000,000-200,000,000 IU/mL (n=47/73; 64.4%). Thresholds for …
Investigating The Epidemiology Of Medication Errors In Adults In Community Care Settings: A Retrospective Cohort Study In Central Saudi Arabia, Ghadah A. Assiri, Abdullah Hm Alkhenizan, Salma M. Al-Khani, Liz M. Grant, Aziz Sheikh
Investigating The Epidemiology Of Medication Errors In Adults In Community Care Settings: A Retrospective Cohort Study In Central Saudi Arabia, Ghadah A. Assiri, Abdullah Hm Alkhenizan, Salma M. Al-Khani, Liz M. Grant, Aziz Sheikh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the period prevalence and risk factors for clinically important prescription and monitoring errors among adults managed in community care in Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods: This retrospective cohort study used electronic health record (HER) data. A random sample comprising of 2,000 adults (≥18 years old) visiting Family Medicine clinics in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH & RC), Riyadh, SA, was selected. Data collection took 3 months (October December 2017). Descriptive analyses and logistic regression modeling were performed using STATA (version 14) statistical software. Results: The overall period prevalence of medication errors over 15 months was …
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: A Clinicopathological Study, Hanan M. Alghamdi, Samir S. Amr, Mohamed A. Shawarby, Salwa S. Sheikh, Ahmed A. Alsayyah, Ali M. Alamri, Mona H. Ismail, Ahmed Almarhabi, Munir A. Alrefaee, Muhammad I. Ahmed
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: A Clinicopathological Study, Hanan M. Alghamdi, Samir S. Amr, Mohamed A. Shawarby, Salwa S. Sheikh, Ahmed A. Alsayyah, Ali M. Alamri, Mona H. Ismail, Ahmed Almarhabi, Munir A. Alrefaee, Muhammad I. Ahmed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical presentations and immunohistochemical (IHC) properties of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and to compare them to internationally published data. Methods: Thirty-six patients diagnosed with GISTs between January 1997 and December 2015 were retrospectively studied in 2 tertiary hospitals. Immunohistochemical staining was carried out prospectively when it has not been completed fully at the beginning. Results: The median age of patients was 54 years (range; 17-81 years). Predominantly, we found more females were affected. The male to female ratio was 1:1.7. The most frequently affected organs were the stomach (63.8%) followed by small bowel (25%) and colorectal …
New Cochrane Review Assesses The Benefits And Harms Of Exercise For Preventing Falls In Older People Living In The Community
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Naked Eye Alone Is Not Enough To Ensure The Accurate Diagnosis Of Skin Cancer, Say Experts
The Naked Eye Alone Is Not Enough To Ensure The Accurate Diagnosis Of Skin Cancer, Say Experts
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Factors Associated With Smoking Cessation And Smoking Cessation Interventions In The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Sarah S. Monshi, Michael T. Halpern
Factors Associated With Smoking Cessation And Smoking Cessation Interventions In The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Sarah S. Monshi, Michael T. Halpern
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examined published literature describing the predictors of smoking cessation (SC) and cessation interventions in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Methods: Systematic literature review using PubMed, Google Scholar, and grey literature. The study was conducted between October and December of 2017. Inclusion criteria were studies reporting factors associated with SC or studies of utilization or delivery of SC medications in GCC countries. Results: Twenty-one articles met the study criteria. Thematic analysis revealed factors associated with SC that were classified as individual or clinician level. Individual-level factors were access and cost of SC medications, knowledge about harms, concern about health, …
A Novel Diagnosis Scoring Model To Predict Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis In The Intensive Care Unit, Anna Rozaliyani, Rudyanto Sedono, Anwar Jusuf, Cleopas M. Rumende, Wahju Aniwidyaningsih, Erlina Burhan, Prasenohadi, Diah Handayani, Evy Yunihastuti, Forman E. Siagian, Achmad M. Jayusman, Adria Rusli, Saleha Sungkar, Joedo Prihartono, Ferry Hagen, Jacques F. Meis, Retno Wahyuningsih
A Novel Diagnosis Scoring Model To Predict Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis In The Intensive Care Unit, Anna Rozaliyani, Rudyanto Sedono, Anwar Jusuf, Cleopas M. Rumende, Wahju Aniwidyaningsih, Erlina Burhan, Prasenohadi, Diah Handayani, Evy Yunihastuti, Forman E. Siagian, Achmad M. Jayusman, Adria Rusli, Saleha Sungkar, Joedo Prihartono, Ferry Hagen, Jacques F. Meis, Retno Wahyuningsih
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To improve the quality of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) management for intensive care unit (ICU) patients using a practical diagnostic scoring model. Methods: This nested case-control study aimed to determine the incidence of IPA in 405 ICU patients, between July 2012 and June 2014, at 6 hospitals in Jakarta, Indonesia. Phenotypic identifications and galactomannan (GM) tests of sera and lung excreta were performed in mycology laboratory, Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia. Results: The incidence of IPA in the ICUs was 7.7% (31 of 405 patients). A scoring model used for IPA diagnosis showed 4 …
Assessment Of Vancomycin Utilization Among Lebanese Hospitals, Diana N. Malaeb, Iqbal M. Fahs, Pascale Salameh, Souheil Hallit, Manal Saad, Jassem Bourji, Rabih Hallit
Assessment Of Vancomycin Utilization Among Lebanese Hospitals, Diana N. Malaeb, Iqbal M. Fahs, Pascale Salameh, Souheil Hallit, Manal Saad, Jassem Bourji, Rabih Hallit
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the appropriateness of vancomycin dosing and monitoring at Lebanese hospitals. Methods: This was a multicenter retrospective study conducted at 3 Lebanese hospitals between January and March 2018. Patients 18 years of age and older treated with vancomycin for a systemic infection or prophylaxis were eligible for study enrollment. Consistency with the Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines was evaluated to determine whether the dose of vancomycin was appropriate, as well as for the time of trough measurement, and the target concentration obtained. Results: From a total of 120 patients who met the inclusion criteria, only 11 (12%) …
Family Medicine Residents In Central Saudi Arabia: How Much Do They Know And How Confident Are They In Performing Minor Surgical Procedures?, Mohammed A. Andijany, Mohammed A. Alateeq
Family Medicine Residents In Central Saudi Arabia: How Much Do They Know And How Confident Are They In Performing Minor Surgical Procedures?, Mohammed A. Andijany, Mohammed A. Alateeq
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the knowledge, practice, barriers and reported self-confidence of family medicine (FM) residents in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in performing minor surgical procedures (MSP). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 267 family medicine residents in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between May and July 2016. The questionnaire includes 7 categories with 71 questions about: knowledge, interest, experience and confidence in performing different MSPs, prior training in MSPs, perceived barriers to performing MSPs and ways to improve basic surgical skills. Results: The response rate was 71.9%. Residents had a mean knowledge score of 15.75% …
Awareness Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Among Primary Health Care Patients In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bader Al Tulaihi
Awareness Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Among Primary Health Care Patients In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bader Al Tulaihi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure the levels of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) awareness among patients in primary health care (PHC) at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to explore the factors which influence the SLE awareness. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study conducted between February and September 2018 in 4 PHC centers at KAMC. The study participants were male and female adult visitors to the centers age from 18-60 years. The sample size was 400 participants. The participants were enrolled via a random convenience sampling method. Study data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Analytic statistics …
Services Satisfaction Of Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Arar’S Diabetic Center, Saudi Arabia, Amal E. Mohamed, Sabry M. Hammad
Services Satisfaction Of Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Arar’S Diabetic Center, Saudi Arabia, Amal E. Mohamed, Sabry M. Hammad
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine type 2 diabetic patients’ satisfaction with the services provided by the Diabetic Center, Arar, Saudi Arabia, and to assess the relationship between patients’ satisfaction and their diabetic control. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study, carried out in 322 patients at the Arar Diabetic Center, Arar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between January and April 2018. A systematic random sampling technique was applied to include every second type 2 diabetic patient attending the center. We interviewed the type 2 diabetic patients using a predesigned questionnaire tested for validity and reliability. Results: The mean age of the studied population was 48.5±13.05. …
Myringoplasty Outcome. Five-Year Experience At A Tertiary Teaching Hospital, Salmah M. Alharbi, Talat Al Ardi, Ali S. Al-Qahtani
Myringoplasty Outcome. Five-Year Experience At A Tertiary Teaching Hospital, Salmah M. Alharbi, Talat Al Ardi, Ali S. Al-Qahtani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the outcome of a myringoplasty procedure during a 5-year period at a tertiary teaching hospital in Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: All patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) who underwent elective myringoplasty between August 2012 and February 2018 were included in the study. Patients were investigated preoperatively and postoperatively by pure tone audiometry (PTA). The patients’ demographic data were collected together with the surgical outcome. Postoperatively, patients were followed at the first week, at 6 weeks and then every 3 months, thereafter for one year. Results: A total of 67 myringoplasty procedures were performed during …
Subclinical Coronary Artery Disease In Recent-Onset Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Subclinical Coronary Artery Disease In Recent-Onset Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Systematic Psychiatric Assessment Of Patients With Sickle Cell Disease, Osama Mukhtar, Menahi Al Subaie
Systematic Psychiatric Assessment Of Patients With Sickle Cell Disease, Osama Mukhtar, Menahi Al Subaie
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the level of the psychological problems such as depression and anxiety in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients in Tabuk region, northwestern Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 89 patients with SCD was assessed in the outpatient clinics of King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia between March 2017 and August 2017. Two validated Arabic translated questionnaires, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), were used to assess the type and degree of psychopathology (anxiety or depression) each patient suffered. Chi-square test was used to assess the differences between anxiety and depression …
Food Insecurity Linked With Binge-Eating Disorder And Obesity
Food Insecurity Linked With Binge-Eating Disorder And Obesity
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Serum Nesfatin-1 And Galanin Concentrations In The Adult With Metabolic Syndrome: Relationships To Insulin Resistance And Obesity, Maryam N. Alotibi, Amina M. Alnoury, Amani M. Alhozali
Serum Nesfatin-1 And Galanin Concentrations In The Adult With Metabolic Syndrome: Relationships To Insulin Resistance And Obesity, Maryam N. Alotibi, Amina M. Alnoury, Amani M. Alhozali
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the serum levels of nesfatin-1 and galanin in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS), and also to show their association with the parameters of the disease. Methods: We performed a case-control study with 84 participants (44 patients with MetS diagnosed according to the American Heart Association/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and International Diabetes Federation criteria and 40 control group) were recruited from King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between October 2014 and June 2015. Anthropometric parameters, biochemical markers as well as nesfatin-1 and galanin were measured. Results: Nesfatin-1 levels were found to be significantly lower and …
Nearly 30 Million Sick And Premature Newborns In Dire Need Of Treatment Every Year
Nearly 30 Million Sick And Premature Newborns In Dire Need Of Treatment Every Year
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Is Prilocaine Safe And Potent Enough For Use In The Oral Surgery Of Medically Compromised Patients, Giath Gazal
Is Prilocaine Safe And Potent Enough For Use In The Oral Surgery Of Medically Compromised Patients, Giath Gazal
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the potency and speed of action of 2% lidocaine and 3% prilocaine for upper teeth extractions. Methods: This prospective clinical study was conducted from November 2016 to May 2017. Ninety-six patients, aged between 16 to 70 years old were recruited in this study. Two regimens were randomly administered over one visit. Patients, treatment group I, received 2% lidocaine with 1:00.000 adrenaline. Patients treatment group II received prilocaine 3% and felypressin 0.03 I.U. per ml. The efficacy of pulp anesthesia was determined by electronic pulp testing. At any point of trial (10 minutes), the anesthetized tooth becomes unresponsive …
Chitinase-3-Like Protein 1 Levels In Bipolar Disorder, Basak Sahin, Ikbal Inanli, Ali M. Caliskan, Sema Uysal
Chitinase-3-Like Protein 1 Levels In Bipolar Disorder, Basak Sahin, Ikbal Inanli, Ali M. Caliskan, Sema Uysal
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the relationship between the expression level and biologic role of YKL-40 in bipolar disorder (BD). Methods: This case-control study was conducted in the Faculty of Medicine, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale, Turkey in 2015. One hundred and four patients diagnosed as having bipolar disorder (DSM5 criteria), and 96 participants were included as healthy controls in this study. A human YKL-40 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit was used to measure the serum YKL-40 levels. As independent variables, we collected data on C-reactive protein (CRP), demographic variables, and medications. Results: The mean YLK-40 levels for the BD was 2723.5±543.8 …