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How Often Do Children Receive Their Vaccinations Late, And Why?, Maysaa A. Banjari, Ahmed A. Alamri, Ahmad Y. Algarni, Meral H. Abualjadayel, Yahya S. Alshardi, Turki S. Alahmadi
How Often Do Children Receive Their Vaccinations Late, And Why?, Maysaa A. Banjari, Ahmed A. Alamri, Ahmad Y. Algarni, Meral H. Abualjadayel, Yahya S. Alshardi, Turki S. Alahmadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess vaccination timeliness, risk factors associated with delays and the reasons for delayed vaccinations among children below the age of 3 years in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during the period of May 2016 to August 2017. Data were obtained from parents of children under the age of 3 years using a structured questionnaire comprised of questions about sociodemographics, physical well-being of the child and the reasons that are used to justify delayed vaccinations. Vaccinations were considered delayed if they occurred more than 30 days after the …
Nurses’ Perception And Attitudes Towards Oral Care Practices For Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Mahmoud A. Alja’Afreh, Sultan M. Mosleh, Sakhaa S. Habashneh
Nurses’ Perception And Attitudes Towards Oral Care Practices For Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Mahmoud A. Alja’Afreh, Sultan M. Mosleh, Sakhaa S. Habashneh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the perception and attitudes of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses towards oral care practice for mechanically ventilated (MV) patients. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used in this study. A convenience sample of 96 ICU nurses completed a questionnaire on their perception and attitudes towards oral care. The study setting was 3 representative Jordanian hospitals in Al-Karak and the capital, Amman, over a 6-month period between February and September 2016. Results: Ninety-six nurses participated in the study. The response rate was 76.8%. The results revealed that 65% only follow a specific oral care protocol. Nurses did not …
Diabetes And Driving Recommendations Among Healthcare Providers In Saudi Arabia: A Significant Gap That Requires Action, Mohammed A. Batais, Ayedh K. Alamri, Mohammed A. Alghammass, Omar A. Alzamil, Badr A. Almutairi, Nassr Al-Maflehi, Turky H. Almigbal
Diabetes And Driving Recommendations Among Healthcare Providers In Saudi Arabia: A Significant Gap That Requires Action, Mohammed A. Batais, Ayedh K. Alamri, Mohammed A. Alghammass, Omar A. Alzamil, Badr A. Almutairi, Nassr Al-Maflehi, Turky H. Almigbal
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess healthcare providers’ knowledge and awareness of the recommendations for drivers with insulin-treated diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among healthcare providers working at 4 tertiary hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between April 2016 and December 2016 using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: A total of 285 healthcare providers completed the survey (response rate 88.5%). Most (70.2%) were aware of the safe driving recommendations for patients with insulin-treated diabetes. However, the need to check blood glucose levels before driving was underestimated by almost one-third (30.2%). Only one-quarter (24.6%) identified the correct level of blood glucose …
Effects Of Ramadan Fasting On The Symptoms Of Chronic Heart Failure, Rami M. Abazid, Hassan H. Khalaf, Haitham I. Sakr, Nora A. Altorbak, Habiba S. Alenzi, Zaki M. Awad, Osama A. Smettei, Moataz A. Elsanan, Adel M. Widyan, Ahmed S. Azazy, Hassan W. Chamsi-Pasha
Effects Of Ramadan Fasting On The Symptoms Of Chronic Heart Failure, Rami M. Abazid, Hassan H. Khalaf, Haitham I. Sakr, Nora A. Altorbak, Habiba S. Alenzi, Zaki M. Awad, Osama A. Smettei, Moataz A. Elsanan, Adel M. Widyan, Ahmed S. Azazy, Hassan W. Chamsi-Pasha
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the effect of Ramadan fasting on the symptoms of chronic heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Globally, more than one billion Muslims fast during Ramadan. Data regarding the effect of fasting in heart failure patients with a reduced ejection fraction are limited. Methods: We prospectively studied 249 outpatients with HFrEF who undertook Ramadan fasting at tertiary care cardiac center in Saudi Arabia in 2017. We obtained information regarding the clinical assessment, diagnosis, emergency department visits, and hospitalization during and in the month preceding Ramadan. Results: We enrolled 249 patients, 227 (91%) undertook the fast for …
Prevalence And Determinants Of Physical Activity In A Mixed Sample Of Psychiatric Patients In Saudi Arabia, Fahad D. Alosaimi, Mohammed F. Abalhassan, Abdulhadi A. Alhabbad, Ebtihaj O. Fallata, Bander A. Haddad, Nada I. Alqattan, Mohammed Z. Alassiry
Prevalence And Determinants Of Physical Activity In A Mixed Sample Of Psychiatric Patients In Saudi Arabia, Fahad D. Alosaimi, Mohammed F. Abalhassan, Abdulhadi A. Alhabbad, Ebtihaj O. Fallata, Bander A. Haddad, Nada I. Alqattan, Mohammed Z. Alassiry
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate prevalence of physical activity and its associations with various psychiatric disorders and the use of psychotropic medications. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out between July 2012 and June 2014. Patients were enrolled from a number of hospitals located in 5 regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results: A total of 1185 patients were included in current analysis: 796 were outpatients, and 389 were inpatients. Out of 1,185 patients, 153 (12.9%) were physically active. Much higher rates of physical activity were reported among males than females (15.9% versus 9.6%, p <0.001). According to the univariate analysis, higher rates of physical activity were positively correlated with primary bipolar disorders, the use of antianxiety medications and, to a lesser extent, use of antipsychotic medications, but they were negatively correlated with primary anxiety disorders, use of antidepressant medications, and use of multiple psychotropic medications. The associations between physical activity and primary bipolar disorders (odds ratio [OR]=2.47, p =0.002), use of antianxiety medications (OR=3.58, p =0.003), and use of multiple psychotropic medications (OR=0.33, p <0.001) remained significant after adjusting for demographic and clinical characteristics. Conclusion: We report a variable but generally low prevalence of physical activity among a large, mixed sample of psychiatric patients in Saudi Arabia. These findings may highlight the importance of assessing physical activity status of psychiatric patients and the critical need for physical activity promotion programs among this group of disadvantaged patients.
Impact Of Body Mass Index On High Blood Pressure Among Obese Children In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Impact Of Body Mass Index On High Blood Pressure Among Obese Children In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Screening For Thyroid Diseases Among Students Of Applied Medical Sciences At King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, Saeed Bafaraj, Ibrahim Awad, Saddig Jastaniah, Hanan Abbas, Alamin Musa
Screening For Thyroid Diseases Among Students Of Applied Medical Sciences At King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, Saeed Bafaraj, Ibrahim Awad, Saddig Jastaniah, Hanan Abbas, Alamin Musa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the occurrence rate of thyroid ultrasound abnormalities in asymptomatic subjects, and describe the features of detected nodules among university students. Methods: The study is based on an observational research design that was conducted from April 2015 to May 2015. The study included 166 individuals, aged between 19 and 23 years. The subjects had their glands examined by ultrasound (US) scanning, using Philips ultrasound machine (5-12 MHz linear transducer). Results: We recruited 90 (57.8%) females and 76 (42.2%) males without any indications of thyroid disease. Data estimated that 41 (24.7%) subjects had positive results on thyroid disease screening, …
A Study To Assess The Awareness Of Risk Factors Of Cystic Echinococcosis In Turkey, Mehmet F. Aydın, Emre Adıgüzel, Hakan Güzel
A Study To Assess The Awareness Of Risk Factors Of Cystic Echinococcosis In Turkey, Mehmet F. Aydın, Emre Adıgüzel, Hakan Güzel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and awareness for risk factors associated with cystic echinococcosis (CE) among animal breeders, nurses, nursing students, dietitians, food professionals and other public groups in Turkey. Methods: Questionnaire forms were prepared in compliance with the individuals’ diversity, and a survey was created about agents, transmission modes, epidemiology, treatment, and risk factors for CE. The descriptive survey was performed between May 2015 and May 2016 by face-to-face communication. Data were collected from a total of 647 individuals, including 95 animal breeders, 92 nurses, 249 nursing students, 49 dietitians, 28 food professionals and 134 people from …
Communicating Resuscitation: The Importance Of Documentation In Cardiac Arrest, Amal A. Bakhsh, Abdulrahman R. Bakhsh, Zainab A. Karamelahi, Abdullah A. Bakhsh, Abeer M. Alzahrani, Lojain M. Alsharif, Yasmin M. Sharton, Afnan K. Alotaibi, Khadeja O. Basharahil
Communicating Resuscitation: The Importance Of Documentation In Cardiac Arrest, Amal A. Bakhsh, Abdulrahman R. Bakhsh, Zainab A. Karamelahi, Abdullah A. Bakhsh, Abeer M. Alzahrani, Lojain M. Alsharif, Yasmin M. Sharton, Afnan K. Alotaibi, Khadeja O. Basharahil
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To primarily assess documentation during in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest resuscitation and to secondarily observe cardiopulmonary resuscitation event and outcome variables. Methods: A retrospective review of 360 code blue forms and medical records at King Fahad General Hospital, King Abdulaziz General Hospital (Almahjar), and Althghar Hospital in Jeddah was performed between 2015 to 2016. Results: Survival to discharge rates and neurological outcomes were not documented at all. Other undocumented variables include gender 9 (2.5%), nationality 12 (3.3%), code blue announcement time 130 (36%), initial rhythm 10 (2.8%), time to airway placement 154 (57.2%), time to cardiology arrival 181 (50.27%), and time …
Follicular Aspiration Versus Coasting For Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome Prevention, Nayla J. Bushaqer, Nawal M. Dayoub, Khalsa K. Alhattali, Hisham A. Ayyoub, Samaher S. Alfaraj, Samar N. Hassan
Follicular Aspiration Versus Coasting For Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome Prevention, Nayla J. Bushaqer, Nawal M. Dayoub, Khalsa K. Alhattali, Hisham A. Ayyoub, Samaher S. Alfaraj, Samar N. Hassan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare follicular reduction prior to human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) trigger and coasting in terms of ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS) reduction, pregnancy, and cancellation rates in in vitro fertilization/ intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) cycles. Methods: This study was designed as a prospective study. The setting was the IVF unit at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A total of 39 patients undergoing IVF/ICSI cycles, who were at risk of OHSS, 20 were put into a coasting group and 19 had follicular reduction instead. This occurred between October 2010 and January 2011. Our main outcome was OHSS …
Clinical Impact Of Bisphosphonates In Root Canal Therapy, Mothanna K. Alrahabi, Hani M. Ghabbani
Clinical Impact Of Bisphosphonates In Root Canal Therapy, Mothanna K. Alrahabi, Hani M. Ghabbani
Saudi Medical Journal
Bisphosphonates are stable structural analogs of pyrophosphate, which suppress the activity of osteoclasts, leading to decreased bone resorption. They are essential medications in the treatment of osteoporosis. Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a serious adverse effect of bisphosphonate therapy. The prevalence of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw varies from 0% to 28%, and it can be triggered by dental extraction and trauma. Root canal therapy can delay, or even eliminate, the need for tooth extraction, and therefore, may reduce the risk of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. We suggest that this might be the best treatment for teeth with pulpal …
Nurses’ Compliance With Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection Prevention Guidelines, Sami M. Aloush, Faris A. Alsaraireh
Nurses’ Compliance With Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection Prevention Guidelines, Sami M. Aloush, Faris A. Alsaraireh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess nurses’ compliance with central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention guidelines related to maintenance of the central line and the predictors of compliance. Method: This was an observational study that used a descriptive cross-sectional design. A sample of 171 intensive care unit (ICU) nurses were observed and their compliance was recorded on a structured observational sheet. The study was conducted in the ICUs of 15 hospitals located in 5 cities in Jordan. Data were collected over a 5-month period from March to July 2017. Central lines were all inserted by physicians inside the ICUs. Results: One hundred …
Neonatal Hypocalcemia And Its Relation To Vitamin D And Calcium Supplementation, Asmaa Y. Elsary, Alkassem A. Elgameel, Wael S. Mohammed, Osman M. Zaki, Shaimaa A. Taha
Neonatal Hypocalcemia And Its Relation To Vitamin D And Calcium Supplementation, Asmaa Y. Elsary, Alkassem A. Elgameel, Wael S. Mohammed, Osman M. Zaki, Shaimaa A. Taha
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of hypocalcemia in outpatient clinic neonates and its relation to vitamin D and calcium supplementation. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital from May to October 2016. Data were collected from 100 neonates by interviewing mothers using a structured questionnaire; which included socio-demographic information, maternal and neonatal history; in addition to investigations of serum calcium total and ionized and serum vitamin D level. Results: The prevalence of hypocalcemia was 76%, late hypocalcemia represent 52% of hypocalcemic neonates. The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D was 38%. Hypocalcemia was found more prevalent among …
Prevalence Of Subclinical Hypothyroidism In Pregnancy In Saudi Arabia, Yasser N. Alkhudairy, Alwaleed A. Alabdulwahed, Anwar E. Ahmed, Maysoon S. Al-Adham, Naveed M. Mahmood
Prevalence Of Subclinical Hypothyroidism In Pregnancy In Saudi Arabia, Yasser N. Alkhudairy, Alwaleed A. Alabdulwahed, Anwar E. Ahmed, Maysoon S. Al-Adham, Naveed M. Mahmood
Saudi Medical Journal
objectives: To estimate the prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) in Saudi Arabia and assess the need for an SCH screening program. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City and the Khashmulaan Clinic at the National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in August 2016. All women attending the antenatal clinics were invited to participate in the study. In addition, data were retrieved from the files of pregnant women who had been screened for hypothyroidism from January 2016 to August 2016. A total of 384 pregnant women were included in the study. Results: The prevalence of SCH …
Mortality Of Patients Hospitalized For Active Tuberculosis In King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ahmed A. Aljohaney
Mortality Of Patients Hospitalized For Active Tuberculosis In King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ahmed A. Aljohaney
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the mortality rates and predictors among patients hospitalized with active tuberculosis (TB) at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH) in Jeddah. Methods: A retrospective study was performed on 291 active TB patients hospitalized in KAUH, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from December 2011 to December 2016. Medical records were collected and evaluated using a dedicated data extraction sheet. The records included demographics, clinical, radiological, laboratory, and drug resistance data. Results: Of the 291 patients, 168 had pulmonary TB, 39 had extrapulmonary TB, and 84 had both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB. After a mean hospital stay of 1.74 months, 85.9% were …
Assessment Of Pediatric Residents Burnout In A Tertiary Academic Centre, Roaa S. Jamjoom, Yoon S. Park
Assessment Of Pediatric Residents Burnout In A Tertiary Academic Centre, Roaa S. Jamjoom, Yoon S. Park
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study burnout among pediatric residents at King Abdulazaiz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey that was administered to all pediatric residents enrolled in the Saudi Paediatric Board program (PGY1-PGY4) in a large tertiary academic hospital in the Western region of Saudi Arabia (King Abdulaziz University Hospital). The survey were sent via E-mail to 50 registered general pediatric residents. Results: Seventy percent of the pediatric residents completed the survey. More than 70% of residents experiencing severe burnout. Forty-three percent suffering emotional exhaustion, 71.8% experiencing depersonalization and 40.6% suffering from low accomplishment. Conclusion: Burnout …
Splenic Lymphangioma In An Adult, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Splenic Lymphangioma In An Adult, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Up To 650 000 People Die Of Respiratory Diseases Linked To Seasonal Flu Each Year
Up To 650 000 People Die Of Respiratory Diseases Linked To Seasonal Flu Each Year
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Dementia: Number Of People Affected To Triple In Next 30 Years
Dementia: Number Of People Affected To Triple In Next 30 Years
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Rising Trend In Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: True Increase Or Over Diagnosis?, Manar H. Hajeer, Heyam A. Awad, Niveen I. Abdullah, Ghadeer H. Almuhaisen, Loay E. Abudalu
The Rising Trend In Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: True Increase Or Over Diagnosis?, Manar H. Hajeer, Heyam A. Awad, Niveen I. Abdullah, Ghadeer H. Almuhaisen, Loay E. Abudalu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the changes in parameters of thyroid carcinoma, particularly papillary type, in the era of widespread use of sensitive diagnostic methods. We aim to investigate whether the increased frequency of thyroid cancer is true or resulted from over diagnosis. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 313 cases of thyroid carcinoma diagnosed at Jordan: University Hospital and King Hussein Cancer Center from 2007-2015. Papillary carcinoma accounted for 290 (92.7%) of all cases. Cases were sub classified according to demographic features, histological type, size, stage, and other variables. For comparison of data, cases were subdivided into 2 study periods: …
The Royal College Of Physicians Of London 500th Anniversary, Ali S. Jawad
The Royal College Of Physicians Of London 500th Anniversary, Ali S. Jawad
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Natural Products In Endodontics, Ebtissam M. Almadi, Amal A. Almohaimede
Natural Products In Endodontics, Ebtissam M. Almadi, Amal A. Almohaimede
Saudi Medical Journal
Herbal remedies are used throughout the world, either in earlier or in recent times. The number of studies on this alternative therapeutic system increased in the last decades. In this paper, the relevant literature on the use of natural products in root canal therapy is revised from a MEDLINE database search. The uses of medicinal plants in endodontics include cleaning and disinfection of root canals, intracanal medicaments between appointments, sealer cements, and for removal of obturation material. Other studies showed the effect of natural products in pulpal and dentin repair. Their use is anecdotal, and their effectiveness showed to be …
The Role Of Non-Invasive Ventilation Used Immediately After Planned Extubation For Adults With Chronic Respiratory Disorders, Jinnan Ou, Huaying Chen, Lezhi Li, Liping Zhao, Na Nie
The Role Of Non-Invasive Ventilation Used Immediately After Planned Extubation For Adults With Chronic Respiratory Disorders, Jinnan Ou, Huaying Chen, Lezhi Li, Liping Zhao, Na Nie
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate the benefits of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) used immediately after planned postextubation in patients with chronic respiratory disorders. Methods: Cochrane Library, PubMed, the Chinese BioMedical Literature Database of clinical trials (CBD) and Embase were searched for pertinent studies by 2 trained investigators. Pooled odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated by employing both fixed-effects and random-effects models. Results: Eight studies enrolling 736 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Compared with general oxygen therapy, NIV used immediately after planned extubation in patients with chronic respiratory disease reduced the reintubation rate ( p =0.02), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) incidence …
Legionella Confirmation In Cooling Tower Water: Comparison Of Culture, Real-Time Pcr And Next Generation Sequencing, Maha Farhat, Raja A. Shaheed, Haidar H. Al-Ali, Abdullah S. Al-Ghamdi, Ghadeer M. Al-Hamaqi, Hawraa S. Maan, Zainab A. Al-Mahfoodh, Hussain Z. Al-Seba
Legionella Confirmation In Cooling Tower Water: Comparison Of Culture, Real-Time Pcr And Next Generation Sequencing, Maha Farhat, Raja A. Shaheed, Haidar H. Al-Ali, Abdullah S. Al-Ghamdi, Ghadeer M. Al-Hamaqi, Hawraa S. Maan, Zainab A. Al-Mahfoodh, Hussain Z. Al-Seba
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the presence of Legionella spp in cooling tower water. Legionella proliferation in cooling tower water has serious public health implications as it can be transmitted to humans via aerosols and cause Legionnaires’ disease. Methods: Samples of cooling tower water were collected from King Fahd Hospital of the University (KFHU) (Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, 2015/2016). The water samples were analyzed by a standard Legionella culture method, real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and 16S rRNA next-generation sequencing. In addition, the bacterial community composition was evaluated. Results: All samples were negative by conventional Legionella culture. In contrast, all water …
Comparison Of 3-Dimensional And 2-Dimensional Endoscopic Thyroid Lobectomy Via The Trans-Thoracoareolar Approach, Zi-Fang Zheng, Li-Min Wu, Chen-Xing Jian, Wei Liu
Comparison Of 3-Dimensional And 2-Dimensional Endoscopic Thyroid Lobectomy Via The Trans-Thoracoareolar Approach, Zi-Fang Zheng, Li-Min Wu, Chen-Xing Jian, Wei Liu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate retrospectively the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of 3-dimensional (3D) endoscopic thyroid lobectomy via a trans-thoracoareolar approach in comparison with the 2-dimensional (2D) approach. Methods: We performed a retrospective and cross-sectional analysis of the data of 100 patients who underwent endoscopic thyroid lobectomy via the trans-thoracoareolar approach between January 2014 and November 2016. The patients were classified: into 2 equal groups depending on whether the 3D or 2D endoscopic approach was employed. The 2 groups were compared for various intraoperative and postoperative parameters. Results: The values of total operative time, lobectomy time, suture time, and intraoperative blood loss …
The Effects Of Celery Leaf (Apium Graveolens L.) Treatment On Blood Glucose And Insulin Levels In Elderly Pre-Diabetics, Yusni Yusni, Hendra Zufry, Firdalena Meutia, Krishna W. Sucipto
The Effects Of Celery Leaf (Apium Graveolens L.) Treatment On Blood Glucose And Insulin Levels In Elderly Pre-Diabetics, Yusni Yusni, Hendra Zufry, Firdalena Meutia, Krishna W. Sucipto
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the effect of celery leaf extract on blood glucose and plasma insulin levels in elderly pre-diabetics. Methods: This study was conducted between March and November 2014 at the Faculty of Medicine, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest with a control group was conducted with elderly pre-diabetic volunteers. The subjects included 16 elderly pre-diabetics older than 60 (6 males and 10 females). The subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups: a control group (placebo-treated) and a treatment group (celery-treated). The treatment consisted of celery leaf extract capsules at the dose of 250 mg, 3 times …
Level Of Diabetes Knowledge Among Adult Patients With Diabetes Using Diabetes Knowledge Test, Asim M. Zowgar, Muhammad I. Siddiqui, Khalid M. Alattas
Level Of Diabetes Knowledge Among Adult Patients With Diabetes Using Diabetes Knowledge Test, Asim M. Zowgar, Muhammad I. Siddiqui, Khalid M. Alattas
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the level of diabetes knowledge and to identify the main knowledge gaps among patients with diabetes (both types 1 and 2) as there is a high prevalence of diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Makkah city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and included governmental primary healthcare centers and hospitals from November 2016 until February 2017. A self-administrated Diabetes Knowledge Test 2 (DKT2) was used to determine the level of diabetes knowledge. It consisted of two parts: general knowledge and insulin use with a global score out of 23. Results: A total of 942 …
Effectiveness Of Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding Therapy On Unilateral Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity, Nao Kinouchi, Shinya Horiuchi, Akihiro Yasue, Yuko Kuroda, Nobuhiko Kawai, Keiichiro Watanabe, Takashi Izawa, Ichiro Hashimoto, Ali H. Hassan, Eiji Tanaka
Effectiveness Of Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding Therapy On Unilateral Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity, Nao Kinouchi, Shinya Horiuchi, Akihiro Yasue, Yuko Kuroda, Nobuhiko Kawai, Keiichiro Watanabe, Takashi Izawa, Ichiro Hashimoto, Ali H. Hassan, Eiji Tanaka
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) in patients with unilateral cleft lip nasal deformities. Methods: This was a retrospective study involving 29 patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate defects, of whom 13 were treated with palatal devices with nasal stents (PNAM group) and 16 were treated with palatal devices without nasal stents or surgical tapes (control group). Submental oblique photographs and orthodontic models were longitudinally obtained at the initial visit (T1) and immediately before (T2) and after cheiloplasty (T3). Asymmetry of the external nose, degree of columellar shifting, nasal tip/ala nose ratio, nasal base angle, …
Asthma Prevalence Among Adults In Saudi Arabia, Saleh S. Algazlan, Talal M. Oreibi
Asthma Prevalence Among Adults In Saudi Arabia, Saleh S. Algazlan, Talal M. Oreibi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate asthma prevalence and to measure asthma symptoms among Saudi adults in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey using the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) questionnaire carried out between April and June 2016, among male and female Saudi nationals aged 20-44 years living in Riyadh. Disproportionate cluster sampling method was used. Asthma was defined based on answering “yes” to any of the following: Have you had wheezing when you did not have a cold in the last 12 months? Have you been told by a physician to have asthma? Are you taking medicine for …
Depression Among The Elderly Population In Sohag Governorate, Hanan Y. Aly, Ahmed F. Hamed, Nesreen A. Mohammed
Depression Among The Elderly Population In Sohag Governorate, Hanan Y. Aly, Ahmed F. Hamed, Nesreen A. Mohammed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the proportion of geriatric depression and factors associated with its occurrence among a sample of the elderly population in Sohag Governorate. Methods: A cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted from May 2016 to March 2017 with 1,027 elderly individuals (aged ≥60 years) living in Sohag Governorate, Egypt. A questionnaire was designed and included inquiries on socio-demographic variables (age, gender, and residence) and the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) to determine the outcome variable, the presence of depression, among the studied elderly population. Results: About two-thirds (62.7%) of participants suffered from depression. Regarding depression levels, 450 (43.8%) participants had …