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Primary Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Of The Eyelid, Abdulkader M. Albasri, Irfan A. Ansari, Abdulaziz R. Aljohani, Ahmed S. Alhujaily
Primary Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Of The Eyelid, Abdulkader M. Albasri, Irfan A. Ansari, Abdulaziz R. Aljohani, Ahmed S. Alhujaily
Saudi Medical Journal
Primary mucinous adenocarcinoma (PMA) of the eyelid is an exceptionally rare clinical entity. Often, it mimics with benign lesions on clinical examination and with metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma on histological examinations. We report a case of PMA in a 60-year-old male patient who came with a slow-growing, painless swelling near the lower lid of the left eye. Excisional biopsy from the mass revealed a mucinous adenocarcinoma. To differentiate it from a metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma, a wide range of immunohistochemistry panel was run. The tumor cells showed strong positivity for cytokeratin7, cytokeratin5/6, p63, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and negativity for cytokeratin20. Moreover, …
The Relationship Between Mortality And Microbiological Parameters In Febrile Neutropenic Patients With Hematological Malignancies, Şebnem Çalık, Alpay Arı, Oktay Bilgir, Tugba Cetintepe, Reyhan Yis, Ufuk Sonmez, Selma Tosun
The Relationship Between Mortality And Microbiological Parameters In Febrile Neutropenic Patients With Hematological Malignancies, Şebnem Çalık, Alpay Arı, Oktay Bilgir, Tugba Cetintepe, Reyhan Yis, Ufuk Sonmez, Selma Tosun
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine effective risk factors on mortality in febrile neutropenic cases with hematologic malignancy. Patients with hematologic diseases are more prone to infections and those are frequent causes of mortality. Methods: This retrospective study was performed using data of 164 febrile neutropenic cases with hematologic malignancies who were followed up in a hematology clinic of a tertiary health care center between 2011-2015. The relationship between descriptive and clinical parameters rates and rates of mortality on the 7 th and the 21 st days were investigated. Results: Patients with absolute neutrophil count<100/mm 3 , duration of neutropenia longer than 7 days, pneumonia or gastrointestinal foci of infection, central catheterization ( p =0.025), isolation of Gram (-) bacteria in culture, carbapenem resistance, septic shock, and bacterial growth during intravenous administration of antibiotic treatment were under more risk for mortality on both the 7 th and the 21 st days. The final multivariate logistic regression results showed that pneumonia ( p <0.0001), septic shock ( p =0.004) and isolation of Gram-negative bacteria ( p =0.032) were statistically significant risk factors. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of serious infections, which are important causes of morbidity and mortality, are crucial in patients with febrile neutropenia. Thus, each center should closely follow up causes of infection and establish their empirical antibiotherapy protocols to accomplish better results in the management of febrile neutropenia.
The Characteristics Of Dental Occlusion In Patients With Moderate To Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Saudi Arabia, Nasser D. Alqahtani, Mohamed I. Algowaifly, Fahad A. Almehizia, Zeyad A. Alraddadi, Fares S. Al-Sehaibany, Naif A. Almosa, Sahar F. Albarakati, Ahmed S. Bahammam
The Characteristics Of Dental Occlusion In Patients With Moderate To Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Saudi Arabia, Nasser D. Alqahtani, Mohamed I. Algowaifly, Fahad A. Almehizia, Zeyad A. Alraddadi, Fares S. Al-Sehaibany, Naif A. Almosa, Sahar F. Albarakati, Ahmed S. Bahammam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate characteristics of dental occlusion among non-obese Saudi adult patients suffering from moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea(OSA). Methods: Following ethical approval, a cross-sectional study was conducted at Sleep Disorders Center, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between January and March 2017. Non-obese adult Saudi patients with moderate/severe OSA (apnea-hypopnea index>15) and without history of malocclusion or edentulism were included with an estimated sample size of 50. Demographic details and severity of OSA as diagnosed by polysomnography were recorded. Characteristics of dental occlusion, namely molar, canine and incisor relationship, overjet, overbite, crossbite and arch …
Routine Detection Of Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli In Clinical Laboratories: A Review Of Current Challenges, Ibrahim A. Al-Zahrani
Routine Detection Of Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli In Clinical Laboratories: A Review Of Current Challenges, Ibrahim A. Al-Zahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
The detection of carbapenem-resistant organisms (CROs) represents a substantial challenge for many clinical laboratories. In this review, several phenotypic and non-phenotypic methods for detecting CROs are discussed. However, no consensus has yet been reached with regards to the single most optimal method. Due to differences in carbapenem-resistant activity between carbapenemases, the simultaneous use of 2 or more phenotypic detection methods can improve the detection of CROs compared with a single technique. Molecular methods are currently favored because the majority can be performed rapidly with a high level of accuracy. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) yields unambiguous data pertaining to complete analysis of …
Relationship Between Human Leukocyte Antigen Drb1 And Psoriasis In Iraqi Patients, Haider H. Zalzala, Galawish A. Abdullah, Mohammed Y. Abbas, Hyam R. Mohammedsalih, Batool M. Mahdi
Relationship Between Human Leukocyte Antigen Drb1 And Psoriasis In Iraqi Patients, Haider H. Zalzala, Galawish A. Abdullah, Mohammed Y. Abbas, Hyam R. Mohammedsalih, Batool M. Mahdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the role of Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) Class II DRB1 in susceptibility to psoriasis in Iraqi patients. Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study including 40 patients with psoriasis attending the Department of Dermatology, Al-Kindy teaching hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, between September 2013-2015. Patient selection was carried out by the dermatologists. Ninety healthy individuals were included in the study. Human leukocyte antigen genotyping was carried out by the sequence specific oligonucleotide (SSO) method using Auto LiPA 48 (Innogenetics, Belgium) in the HLA typing research unit of the Al-Kindy College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq. Results: There is an increased frequency …
The Breast Lesion Excision System Procedure: An Optimal Solution For The Management Of Indeterminate Bi-Rads Category 3 Breast Lesions In Women With Severe Anxiety, Semih Hot, Zafer Ü. Coşkun, Adem Akçakaya, Ömer Bender, Ülkü A. Türkmen, Pınar Ö. Nayır, Ayhan Sarı, Ayşe B. Hot
The Breast Lesion Excision System Procedure: An Optimal Solution For The Management Of Indeterminate Bi-Rads Category 3 Breast Lesions In Women With Severe Anxiety, Semih Hot, Zafer Ü. Coşkun, Adem Akçakaya, Ömer Bender, Ülkü A. Türkmen, Pınar Ö. Nayır, Ayhan Sarı, Ayşe B. Hot
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of the Breast lesion excision system (BLES) procedure as a primary excisional biopsy for the management of breast imaging-reporting and data system (BI-RADS) category 3, small, and solid breast lesions in women having severe breast cancer anxiety. Methods: A retospective study was conducted on 68 patients who underwent a BLES procedure. The study protocol was approved by the local ethical committee of Yeni Yuzyıl University in Istanbul, Turkey. The study was carried out according to the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. Small breast lesions removed using a (12, 15 or 20 mm) wand from September …
Women’S Perception And Attitude To Medical Students’ Participation In Obstetrics And Gynecology Care, Ahmed H. Subki, Mohammed R. Algethami, Firas A. Addas, Majed N. Alnefaie, Muhab M. Hindi, Hassan S. Abduljabbar
Women’S Perception And Attitude To Medical Students’ Participation In Obstetrics And Gynecology Care, Ahmed H. Subki, Mohammed R. Algethami, Firas A. Addas, Majed N. Alnefaie, Muhab M. Hindi, Hassan S. Abduljabbar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the attitudes of obstetric and gynecological patients towards medical students’ participation in clinical care. Methods: Patients in an obstetric and gynecological practice in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, completed a structured self-administered online questionnaire to assess demographic, reproductive and lifestyle variables that affected their attitude towards the acceptance of medical students’ participation in outpatient clinical care. Results: Out of the 595 women surveyed, 64.7% received perinatal care, while 35.3% received gynecologic care. Women mostly held positive attitudes towards medical students’ participation. Women expressed more comfort with medical students’ involvement during limited clinical care roles such as obtaining patient’s …
Eating Disorders And Associated Risk Factors Among Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Preparatory Year Female Students In Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Aisha M. Alwosaifer, Salwa A. Alawadh, Leila A. Boubshait, Bader A. Almutairi
Eating Disorders And Associated Risk Factors Among Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Preparatory Year Female Students In Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Aisha M. Alwosaifer, Salwa A. Alawadh, Leila A. Boubshait, Bader A. Almutairi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of eating disorders among Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU) in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, female students and to investigate the associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at IAU, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 2016 with 670 participants. Data was collected by self-administered questionnaires, including the Eating attitude test 26 (EAT-26) and the sociocultural attitudes toward appearance questionnaire (SATAQ-4). Eating behavior questions were asked to determine whether the respondents should seek evaluation for an eating disorder (ED) from a professional. Results: Eating attitude test 26 results showed that 29.4% of participants …
Effect Of Er: Yag Laser Etching On Shear Bond Strength Of Orthodontic Bracket, Radwa A. Sallam, Eman A. Arnout
Effect Of Er: Yag Laser Etching On Shear Bond Strength Of Orthodontic Bracket, Radwa A. Sallam, Eman A. Arnout
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate and compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of Erbium laser etched enamel to acid etched and to detect morphological changes on laser etched enamel surface using scanning electron microscope (SEM). Moreover, Laser induced caries resistance is advantageous in Orthodontics. Methods: This is an Ex vivo study between January 2016 and December 2017, which comprises a total of 50 human premolars, extracted for orthodontic purpose, were used in this study. The samples were randomly divided into 2 groups of 25 each. The first group was etched using 37% phosphoric for 30 seconds. As for the second group, enamel …
Comparison Of Perceptions On The Dental Aesthetics Of Different Malocclusions Between Orthodontists And Schoolchildren, Bowen Zheng, Fenik K. Muhammed, Lu Bai, Fan Liu, Ying Zheng, Yi Liu
Comparison Of Perceptions On The Dental Aesthetics Of Different Malocclusions Between Orthodontists And Schoolchildren, Bowen Zheng, Fenik K. Muhammed, Lu Bai, Fan Liu, Ying Zheng, Yi Liu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare perceptions on dental aesthetics of various malocclusions between schoolchildren and orthodontists with an orthodontic assessment of treatment needs. Methods: The prospective study was conducted between late March-December in 2017. A total of 32 orthodontists practicing in Shenyang, China and 116 schoolchildren (59 boys and 57 girls) aged 10-12 years (average= 11±0.60 years) from a 645 individual representing the population were selected via random sampling from a private primary school. Participants were questioned to assess 6 anterior dental photographs representing a variety degrees of aesthetic impairments, namely, reverse overjet (ROJ), anterior dental diastema and anterior open bite (OB) …
Comment On: Prevalence Of Hepatitis B, C, And Hiv Among Patients Attending A Teaching Dental Hospital. A 7-Year Retrospective Study From The United Arab Emirates, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Comment On: Prevalence Of Hepatitis B, C, And Hiv Among Patients Attending A Teaching Dental Hospital. A 7-Year Retrospective Study From The United Arab Emirates, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Study Reveals Early Warning Signs Of Heart Problems In Patients With Newly Diagnosed Lupuss
Study Reveals Early Warning Signs Of Heart Problems In Patients With Newly Diagnosed Lupuss
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Childhood Trauma May Be A Risk Factor For Anxiety And Depression In Adults With Head And Neck Cancer
Childhood Trauma May Be A Risk Factor For Anxiety And Depression In Adults With Head And Neck Cancer
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
3 In 5 Babies Not Breastfed In The First Hour Of Life Breastfeeding Within An Hour After Birth Is Critical For Saving Newborn Lives
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Can Hepatitis C Virus Be Eliminated By 2030? Saudi Arabia As An Example, Ibrahim Altraif
Can Hepatitis C Virus Be Eliminated By 2030? Saudi Arabia As An Example, Ibrahim Altraif
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Sociodemographic, Environmental And Lifestyle Risk Factors For Multiple Sclerosis Development In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia: A Matched Case Control Study, Abdulrahman T. Halawani, Zeidan A. Zeidan, Abid M. Kareem, Areej A. Alharthi, Hani A. Almalki
Sociodemographic, Environmental And Lifestyle Risk Factors For Multiple Sclerosis Development In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia: A Matched Case Control Study, Abdulrahman T. Halawani, Zeidan A. Zeidan, Abid M. Kareem, Areej A. Alharthi, Hani A. Almalki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the association of exposure to sociodemographic, environmental, and lifestyle risk factors during adolescence with the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: We conducted a case-control study between October 2017 and January 2018 at King Fahd General Hospital (KFH) in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected by direct physician-subject interviews. We utilized a questionnaire modified from the environmental risk factors in multiple sclerosis questionnaire (EnvIMS-Q). Chi-square tests were used to examine associations of selected risk factors with the development of MS, a p-value of <0.05 was considered significant. Results: A total of 80 cases and 160 controls were enrolled into the study. Smoking during adolescence significantly increased the risk of MS, with an adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of 4.165, and a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 1.449-11.974. Large body size, assessed using a figure rating scale, also increased the risk of MS (AOR=8.970, 95% CI=1.032-77.983), as well as a history of measles infection (AOR=3.758, 95% CI=1.455-9.706). Furthermore, exposure to sunlight during the weekend for more than 4 hours/day decreased the risk of MS (AOR=0.063, 95% CI=0.006-0.654), so did the consumption of fish for more than once per week (AOR=0.206, 95% CI=0.055-0.773). Conclusion: The risk of developing MS is significantly increased by exposure during adolescence to smoking, a history of measles infection, and large body size (obesity).
Epidemiological Evaluation Of An Acinetobacter Baumannii Outbreak Observed At An Intensive Care Unit, Tuğba K. Atik, Bülent Atik, Osman Kilinç, Bayhan Bektöre, Hülya Duran, Burak M. Selek, Nihan Ceken, Orhan Baylan, Mustafa Özyurt
Epidemiological Evaluation Of An Acinetobacter Baumannii Outbreak Observed At An Intensive Care Unit, Tuğba K. Atik, Bülent Atik, Osman Kilinç, Bayhan Bektöre, Hülya Duran, Burak M. Selek, Nihan Ceken, Orhan Baylan, Mustafa Özyurt
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To reveal the relationship between clinical and environmental isolates, analyzing both phenotypic and molecular aspects, in an Acinetobacter baumannii ( A. baumannii ) epidemic, and to use the epidemiological data to determine the source of the epidemic, to identify potential risk factors, and inform the effort to prevent and manage future epidemics. Methods: Acinetobacter baumannii was isolated from 5 clinical samples in Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, for a week period. To determine potential sources of infection we established cultures surveillance. Microbiological identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of A. baumannii were performed using conventional methods …
Efficacy And Safety Of Endoscopic Dilatation In The Management Of Esophageal Strictures In Children, Anjum Saeed, Yassin H. Hamid, Tariq I. Altokhais, Anhar A. Ullah, Asaad M. Assiri
Efficacy And Safety Of Endoscopic Dilatation In The Management Of Esophageal Strictures In Children, Anjum Saeed, Yassin H. Hamid, Tariq I. Altokhais, Anhar A. Ullah, Asaad M. Assiri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the outcomes of endoscopic dilatation of esophageal strictures in children. Methods: Children younger than 18 years of age diagnosed with esophageal strictures over a period of 7 years (June 2010 to June 2017) were reviewed and analyzed retrospectively. The study took place at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The patients’ clinical characteristics, endoscopic findings, and details of the strictures, treatment, and outcomes were documented. Results: Forty-three children with esophageal strictures were identified (median age, 8.1 years; range, 2-17 years; 23 [53.5%] boys). The median age at presentation was 2 years (range, 1-16 years), and the …
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery In Syrian Refugees: Outcomes In A Turkish Tertiary Center, Mazlum Şahin, Semi Ozturk, Tuğba İ. Mert, Gündüz Durmuş, Mehmet Mustafa Can
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery In Syrian Refugees: Outcomes In A Turkish Tertiary Center, Mazlum Şahin, Semi Ozturk, Tuğba İ. Mert, Gündüz Durmuş, Mehmet Mustafa Can
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess outcomes of Syrian refugees undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery in a tertiary hospital in Turkey. Methods: We sought for in-hospital mortality and one year all-cause mortality as the main outcomes. We reviewed records of 67 Syrian and 427 Turkish patients undergoing isolated coronary bypass surgery between 2015 January and 2017 January retrospectively. Results: History of coronary, peripheral and carotid artery diseases and obesity were more frequent in Syrian patients. C-reactive protein levels were higher in Syrian patients whereas lipid profiles and systolic functions of the 2 groups were similar. Syrian patients more frequently presented with the acute …
Circulating Rotavirus G And P Strains Post Rotavirus Vaccination In Eastern Mediterranean Region
Circulating Rotavirus G And P Strains Post Rotavirus Vaccination In Eastern Mediterranean Region
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To detect changes in circulating strains of rotavirus in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) post rotavirus immunization drive. Methods: We searched MEDLINE, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and the Cochrane Library and specific database website (Nutrition and Food Sciences) for relevant articles. Our search included websites of a number of relevant organizations in addition to gray. literature search. Of the 2198 articles found, we included only 35 studies after excluding irrelevant, ineligible, duplicated, and very low-quality papers. Results: Thirty pre-vaccination studies reported frequent rotavirus strains among children below 5 years of age. G1P[8] has been identified as the most dominant type prior …
Impact Of Cyclooxygenase-2 Over-Expression On The Prognosis Of Colorectal Cancer Patients: An Experience From Western Saudi Arabia, Abdulkader M. Albasri, Mohammed A. Elkablawy, Akbar S. Hussainy, Hala M. Yousif, Ahmed S. Alhujaily
Impact Of Cyclooxygenase-2 Over-Expression On The Prognosis Of Colorectal Cancer Patients: An Experience From Western Saudi Arabia, Abdulkader M. Albasri, Mohammed A. Elkablawy, Akbar S. Hussainy, Hala M. Yousif, Ahmed S. Alhujaily
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) over-expression in colorectal cancer (CRC) and its role in carcinogenesis and prognosis. Methods: It was a retrospective study. Archival samples were obtained from Pathology Department at King Fahad Hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, over 11 years’ period (January 2006 to December 2017). Samples were analyzed using immunohistochemistry for COX-2 and Ki67 over-expression in 324 CRC patients, 40 cases of colorectal adenomas and 20 cases of normal colonic mucosa. Results: Cyclooxygenase-2 over-expression was observed in 40% of normal colonic mucosa, 65% of colorectal adenoma and 84.6% of CRC cases. There were no significant correlations between COX-2 over-expression …
The Association Between The Prevalence Of Restless Leg Syndrome, Fatigue, And Sleep Quality In Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Ayla C. Turk, Sultan Ozkurt, Ebru Turgal, Fusun Sahin
The Association Between The Prevalence Of Restless Leg Syndrome, Fatigue, And Sleep Quality In Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Ayla C. Turk, Sultan Ozkurt, Ebru Turgal, Fusun Sahin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To determine the prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) and to compare CRF patients with or without RLS in terms fatigue and sleep quality. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 220 patients (18-75 years) who were undergoing dialysis 3 times weekly in Çorum Province, Corum, Turkey, between January 2014 and January 2016. The diagnosis of RLS was based on the diagnostic form proposed by the international RLS study group. Sleep quality was evaluated using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), and severity of fatigue was determined by using fatigue severity scale …
Factors Affecting Quality Of Life In Children And Adolescents With Thalassemia In Iraqi Kurdistan, Najbeer A. Mikael, Nasir As Al-Allawi
Factors Affecting Quality Of Life In Children And Adolescents With Thalassemia In Iraqi Kurdistan, Najbeer A. Mikael, Nasir As Al-Allawi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the health related quality of life (HRQoL) in Iraqi Kurd children and adolescents with thalassemia, and identify the factors that affect it. Methods: In the period between May and June 2018, 100 thalassemic patients and 100 healthy subjects between the ages of 6-18 years were enrolled. The patients included 73 with thalassemia major (TM) and 27 with intermedia (TI). Patients were clinically re-evaluated, and the pediatric quality of life inventory (PedsQL) 4.0 was administered by both child and parent reports. Results: The mean HRQoL score of thalassemic patients was significantly lower than that of healthy subjects, with …
Orthodontic Treatment Needs In Saudi Young Adults And Manpower Requirements, Fadia M. Al-Hummayani, Salwa M. Taibah
Orthodontic Treatment Needs In Saudi Young Adults And Manpower Requirements, Fadia M. Al-Hummayani, Salwa M. Taibah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate orthodontic treatment needs using the index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN) components and to estimate the required manpower in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 670 participants (390 females and 280 males) collected between November 2016 and April 2017, whose ages ranged from 12-19 years from secondary and high school students. Treatment needs were estimated using the IOTN components, dental health component (DHC), and aesthetic component (AC). Results: The results according to the severity of malocclusion using IOTN-DHC found that 24.3% of the cases required severe/extreme need and 54.3% were in the …
Primary Healthcare Physicians’ Adherence To Acute Lower Back Pain Referral Guidelines In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jarallah M. Albahlal, Ali A. Alhandi, Khalid A. Aldihan, Odai H. Alsultan, Faisal A. Alhusain, Hanadi M. Alqahtani, Sami I. Aleissa
Primary Healthcare Physicians’ Adherence To Acute Lower Back Pain Referral Guidelines In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jarallah M. Albahlal, Ali A. Alhandi, Khalid A. Aldihan, Odai H. Alsultan, Faisal A. Alhusain, Hanadi M. Alqahtani, Sami I. Aleissa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the primary healthcare physicians’ adherence to referral guidelines for acute low back pain and if there is any association with experience level. Methods: A cross-sectional study held in Tertiary care hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Questionnaires were distributed in-person between October 2017 and January 2018 among 100 primary healthcare physicians, with a 79% response rate. Results: The distribution between male to female was 43%-57%. Twenty-five percent of physicians encounter 1-5 patients weekly, while 28% encounter more than 15 patients. The physicians included had a higher than expected adherence to referral guidelines with percentages ranging between 63-94% …
Countries Step Up To Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
Countries Step Up To Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Low Quality Healthcare Is Increasing The Burden Of Ill Ness And Health Costs Globally
Low Quality Healthcare Is Increasing The Burden Of Ill Ness And Health Costs Globally
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Spectrum Of Lymphoma In Bahrain: A Retrospective Analysis According To The World Health Organization Classification, Eman A. Aljufairi, Sara M. George, Safa A. Alshaikh, Ameera A. Radhi, Rawia M. Mohamed
Spectrum Of Lymphoma In Bahrain: A Retrospective Analysis According To The World Health Organization Classification, Eman A. Aljufairi, Sara M. George, Safa A. Alshaikh, Ameera A. Radhi, Rawia M. Mohamed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the spectrum of various types of lymphoma in Bahrain according to the latest World Health Organization classification criteria. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted for all new lymphoma cases diagnosed at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Bahrain during the period from January 2010 to December 2015. Results: Two hundred and twenty-one new cases of lymphoma in Bahraini patients were diagnosed in the study period. Eighty patients had Hodgkin lymphoma, 140 had non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and one patient had composite lymphoma. In the Hodgkin lymphoma group, nodular sclerosis type was the most frequent type (48.75%), followed by mixed-cellularity type (27.5%), …
Growth Characteristics In Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Mashael A. Alzanbagi, Asmaa A. Milyani, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha
Growth Characteristics In Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Mashael A. Alzanbagi, Asmaa A. Milyani, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the growth parameters in congenital adrenal hyperplasia patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a descriptive retrospective study over the period of 5 years. Data analysis was using Statistical Package for Social Science. The study included 90 participants in which 61 were girls and 29 were boys aged 0 to 18 years . They were evaluated in Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between January 2012 and January 2017. Results: A total of 90 subjects, of which 67.8% were females and 32.2% were males. Subjects who were underweight constituted 19.1% …
Impact Of A Multidisciplinary Intensive Education Program On Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients’ Glycemic Control And Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Mohamed N. Al-Arifi, Hussain A. Al-Omar
Impact Of A Multidisciplinary Intensive Education Program On Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients’ Glycemic Control And Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Mohamed N. Al-Arifi, Hussain A. Al-Omar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of a multidisciplinary intensive education program (MIEP) on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients’ outcomes. Methods: A retrospective study was used to evaluate the impact of MIEP on T2DM patients’ outcomes for between May 2016 and May 2017. Data were collected from the diabetes education clinic in King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where patients were referred from diabetes outpatient clinics to the diabetes education clinic to receive MIEP. In terms of measuring the clinical outcomes of the T2DM patients, glycemic control, blood pressure, weight, and lipid profiles were assessed before MIEP …