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Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices And Perceptions Of Clinicians Towards Conducting Clinical Trials In An Academic Tertiary Care Center, Mohamad A. Al-Tannir, Hind M. Alkatan, Ahmad H. Al-Badr, Mostafa M. Al-Tannir, Amani K. Abu-Shaheen
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices And Perceptions Of Clinicians Towards Conducting Clinical Trials In An Academic Tertiary Care Center, Mohamad A. Al-Tannir, Hind M. Alkatan, Ahmad H. Al-Badr, Mostafa M. Al-Tannir, Amani K. Abu-Shaheen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes practices and perceptions of clinicians concerning the conducting of clinical trials (CTs). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on clinicians at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire which divided into 5 sections: Section 1 covered respondents’ demographics. The other 4 sections explored respondents’ knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practice towards conducting CTs. Results: A total of 316 clinicians completed the questionnaire. The majority were assistant consultants and consultants 125 (39.5%) and 108 (34.2%), respectively. One hundred sixty-nine (56%) respondents were not aware of the Declaration of Helsinki …
A Novel Method To Accelerate Orthodontic Tooth Movement, S. Kutalmış Buyuk, Mustafa C. Yavuz, Esra Genc, Oguzhan Sunar
A Novel Method To Accelerate Orthodontic Tooth Movement, S. Kutalmış Buyuk, Mustafa C. Yavuz, Esra Genc, Oguzhan Sunar
Saudi Medical Journal
This clinical case report presents fixed orthodontic treatment of a patient with moderately crowded teeth. It was performed with a new technique called ‘discision’. Discision method that was described for the first time by the present authors yielded predictable outcomes, and orthodontic treatment was completed in a short period of time. The total duration of orthodontic treatment was 4 months. Class I molar and canine relationships were established at the end of the treatment. Moreover, crowding in the mandible and maxilla was corrected, and optimal overjet and overbite were established. No scar tissue was observed in any gingival region on …
The Association Between Body Mass Index And Academic Performance, Sang Y. Lee, Jin H. Kim, Chang R. Geum, Sung J. Wu, Jin S. Kim
The Association Between Body Mass Index And Academic Performance, Sang Y. Lee, Jin H. Kim, Chang R. Geum, Sung J. Wu, Jin S. Kim
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Un Environment And Who Agree To Major Collaboration On Environmental Health Risks
Un Environment And Who Agree To Major Collaboration On Environmental Health Risks
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Pseudocholinesterase Levels In Patients Under Electroconvulsive Therapy, Gamze Küçükosman, Özcan Pişkin, Volkan Hancı, Rahşan D. Okyay, Hilal Ayoğlu, Bülent S. Yurtlu, Mehmet Akın, Işıl Turan
Pseudocholinesterase Levels In Patients Under Electroconvulsive Therapy, Gamze Küçükosman, Özcan Pişkin, Volkan Hancı, Rahşan D. Okyay, Hilal Ayoğlu, Bülent S. Yurtlu, Mehmet Akın, Işıl Turan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: In this study, we aimed to retrospectively assess the correlation of pseudocholinesterase (PChE) levels with age, gender, body weight and diagnosed psychiatric diseases in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) cases. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Bülent Ecevit University Hospital, Zonguldak, Turkey, between 2007 and 2011. In the study, 193 ECT case files were retrospectively scanned to evaluate PChE values before ECT and other file information. Results: There was no difference between gender in terms of PChE levels. Correlation analysis determined a weakly positive correlation between age ( p =0.013; correlation coefficient [cc]: 0.178) and body weight ( p <0.001; cc: 0.273) and PChE levels. No correlation was found between age, gender, weight or psychiatric diagnosis, and PChE levels. Conclusion: Neuromuscular blockage is a significant factor that increases patient safety, while increasing the efficacy of ECT. In choosing muscle relaxant agents, both patient factors and the pharmacological properties of the neuromuscular blocker should be considered. We think that in situations with delayed recovery of ECT cases without identified PChE levels, low PChE levels must be considered.
The Emergence Of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolates Producing Oxa-48 And Ndm In The Southern (Asir) Province, Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim A. Al-Zahrani, Bander A. Alasiri
The Emergence Of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolates Producing Oxa-48 And Ndm In The Southern (Asir) Province, Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim A. Al-Zahrani, Bander A. Alasiri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) and the most common types of cabapenemases among CRKP in the Southern (Asir) province hospitals, Saudi Arabia. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted between late April and September in 2015. A total of 54 Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae ) isolates with reduced sensitivity to carbapenems were obtained from various clinical specimens of the 2 largest hospitals in the Southern province. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of carbapenems were confirmed using E-test. Molecular detection of the most common carbapenemase genes (blaIMP, bla -carbapenem-hydrolyzing oxacillinase [OXA-48], bla VIM, bla -New Delhi metallo-ß-lactamas [NDM], …
The Sleep Architecture Of Saudi Arabian Patients With Kleine-Levin Syndrome, Aljohara S. Almeneessier, Omeima Hammad, Richard M. Smith, Ahmed S. Bahammam
The Sleep Architecture Of Saudi Arabian Patients With Kleine-Levin Syndrome, Aljohara S. Almeneessier, Omeima Hammad, Richard M. Smith, Ahmed S. Bahammam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To establish baseline sleep architecture during an acute attack of Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) in a cohort of Saudi Arabian KLS patients and compare these characteristics with other published cohorts. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of the polysomnographic characteristics of 10 typical symptomatic Saudi Arabian KLS patients attending the University Sleep Disorders Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between 2002 and 2015. Data were captured by nocturnal polysomnography during an acute attack of hypersomnia and compared with other published cohorts identified via a systematic literature search. Results: Self-reported time asleep during episodes (11.1±6.7 hours) and recorded total …
Proteomic Effects Of Wet Cupping (Al-Hijamah), Amer A. Almaiman
Proteomic Effects Of Wet Cupping (Al-Hijamah), Amer A. Almaiman
Saudi Medical Journal
Wet cupping (Al-hijamah) is a therapeutic technique practiced worldwide as a part of the Unani system of medicine. It involves bloodletting from acupoints on a patient’s skin to produce a therapeutic outcome. A thorough review of research articles on wet cupping with relevance to proteomics field that are indexed by Google Scholar, PubMed, and/or Science Direct databases was performed. Eight original research articles were summarized in this paper. Overall, wet cupping did not have a significant effect on C-reactive protein, Hsp-27, sister chromatid exchanges, and cell replication index. In contrast, wet cupping was found to produce higher oxygen saturation, eliminate …
Prevalence Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder And Comorbid Psychiatric And Behavioral Problems Among Primary School Students In Western Saudi Arabia, Faten N. Alzaben, Mohammad G. Sehlo, Waleed A. Alghamdi, Haythum O. Tayeb, Doaa A. Khalifa, Abdulrahman T. Mira, Abdulaziz M. Alshuaibi, Mosab A. Alguthmi, Ahmad A. Derham, Harold G. Koenig
Prevalence Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder And Comorbid Psychiatric And Behavioral Problems Among Primary School Students In Western Saudi Arabia, Faten N. Alzaben, Mohammad G. Sehlo, Waleed A. Alghamdi, Haythum O. Tayeb, Doaa A. Khalifa, Abdulrahman T. Mira, Abdulaziz M. Alshuaibi, Mosab A. Alguthmi, Ahmad A. Derham, Harold G. Koenig
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), subtypes of ADHD, and psychiatric, academic, and behavioral comorbidity in public primary school students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. A simple random sample of 6 primary government schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was identified (3 male, 3 female), and a random sample of classes in each of grades 1-6 were selected. Between July and November 2016, teachers in these classes were asked to complete the Vanderbilt ADHD scale on all students in their classes. Results: A total of 929 students were screened. The overall …
Primary Extraskeletal Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma Arising From The Iliac Vein, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Primary Extraskeletal Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma Arising From The Iliac Vein, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Dental Arch Dimensions, Form And Tooth Size Ratio Among A Saudi Sample, Haidi Omar, Manar Alhajrasi, Nayef Felemban, Ali Hassan
Dental Arch Dimensions, Form And Tooth Size Ratio Among A Saudi Sample, Haidi Omar, Manar Alhajrasi, Nayef Felemban, Ali Hassan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the dental arch dimensions and arch forms in a sample of Saudi orthodontic patients, to investigate the prevalence of Bolton anterior and overall tooth size discrepancies, and to compare the effect of gender on the measured parameters. Methods: This study is a biometric analysis of dental casts of 149 young adults recruited from different orthodontic centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The dental arch dimensions were measured. The measured parameters were arch length, arch width, Bolton’s ratio, and arch form. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software version 22.0 (IBM Corporation, New York, USA); this cross-sectional study …
Assessment Of The Fit Of Removable Partial Denture Fabricated By Computer-Aided Designing/Computer Aided Manufacturing Technology, Khalid A.O. Arafa
Assessment Of The Fit Of Removable Partial Denture Fabricated By Computer-Aided Designing/Computer Aided Manufacturing Technology, Khalid A.O. Arafa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To assess the level of evidence that supports the quality of fit for removable partial denture (RPD) fabricated by computer-aided designing/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and rapid prototyping (RP) technology. Methods: An electronic search was performed in Google Scholar, PubMed, and Cochrane library search engines, using Boolean operators. All articles published in English and published in the period from 1950 until April 2017 were eligible to be included in this review. The total number of articles contained the search terms in any part of the article (including titles, abstracts, or article texts) were screened, which resulted in 214 articles. After …
Impact Of Body Mass Index On High Blood Pressure Among Obese Children In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha, Areej O. Mahjoub
Impact Of Body Mass Index On High Blood Pressure Among Obese Children In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha, Areej O. Mahjoub
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on high blood pressure among obese children and adolescents in western region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: Cross-sectional data were obtained from 306 (female: 140, male: 166) child, between August 2016 and March 2017. A questioner was filled by health professionals at ambulatory pediatric clinic followed by waist-hip circumference, height, weight, and blood pressure measurement. Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) were adjusted to gender, height, and age. World Health Organization growth standards were used to calculate BMI z-scores. Results: The mean age of subjects was 10.1 years. Body …
Association Of Psychological Stress With Skin Symptoms Among Medical Students, Hala M. Alotaibi, Abdullateef A. Alzolibani, Noor A. Almodihesh, Hamad F. Albraidi, Najed M. Alotaibi, Gil Yosipovitch
Association Of Psychological Stress With Skin Symptoms Among Medical Students, Hala M. Alotaibi, Abdullateef A. Alzolibani, Noor A. Almodihesh, Hamad F. Albraidi, Najed M. Alotaibi, Gil Yosipovitch
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the association between psychological stress and skin symptoms among medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between January and June 2015. Electronic survey consists of Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) and Self-Reported Skin Complaints Questionnaire were distributed to all 1435 undergraduate students at College of Medicine, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results: Final analysis was performed on data from 529 (36.9%) students. Students were divided into three groups: least stressed students, n=135, PSQ index <0.39; highly stressed students, n=136, PSQ index >0.61; and moderately stressed students, n=258. Older age, female gender, during exam weeks, and fourth and fifth years of medical …
Prevalence Of Menstrual Problems And Their Association With Psychological Stress In Young Female Students Studying Health Sciences, Nazish Rafique, Mona H. Al-Sheikh
Prevalence Of Menstrual Problems And Their Association With Psychological Stress In Young Female Students Studying Health Sciences, Nazish Rafique, Mona H. Al-Sheikh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the prevalence of various menstrual problems in young females studying health sciences and to identify their association with academic stress. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, conducted in the health colleges of Immam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia between February 2015 and February 2016. Seven hundred and thirty-eight female students aged 18-25 years anonymously completed menstrual problem identification and perceived stress scale questionnaire. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 16.0. Results: Ninety-one percent of the students were suffering from some kind of menstrual problem. The different menstrual problems reported, …
Evaluation Of Effectiveness Of Peer Education On Smoking Behavior Among High School Students, Nurcan Bilgiç, Türkan Günay
Evaluation Of Effectiveness Of Peer Education On Smoking Behavior Among High School Students, Nurcan Bilgiç, Türkan Günay
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of peer education on changing the smoking behavior of high schoolage children’s. Methods: In this interventional study; transtheoretical model, which is one of the cognitive-behavioral models was used for application of the peer education. Study was conducted in Izmir during 2011-2012 education period and included 338 students from 2 high schools The independent variable of the study is peer training. Descriptive variables for a student are age, gender, tendecy of friends to smoke inside and outside the school, the age they have first experienced the habit, reasons for nicotine consumption, levels of addiction, chatting about …
Ultrasound Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block: Postoperative Analgesia In Children With Spinal Dysraphism, Eralp Çevikkalp, Koray Erbüyün, Serpil C. Erbüyün, Gülay Ok
Ultrasound Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block: Postoperative Analgesia In Children With Spinal Dysraphism, Eralp Çevikkalp, Koray Erbüyün, Serpil C. Erbüyün, Gülay Ok
Saudi Medical Journal
Pediatric regional anesthesia is widely used to relieve postoperative pain after abdominal surgery. Commonly used techniques of regional anesthesia include lumbar epidural and caudal block. However, the use of central neuraxial blockade has limitations. It is contraindicated in patients with clotting abnormalities, spinal dysraphism with tethered cord syndrome, meningomyelocele, and following spinal surgery with instrumentation. Ultrasound guided transversus abdominis plane block is a new method of regional anesthesia that can be used in settings where central neuraxial blockade is contraindicated. In this study, we present 5 pediatric cases in which major abdominal surgery was performed but central neuraxial blockade could …
Applying Preventive Measures Leading To Significant Reduction Of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections In Adult Intensive Care Unit, Fahad M. Al-Hameed, Gulam R. Ahmed, Asim A. Alsaedi, Muhammad J. Bhutta, Faisal F. Al-Hameed, Majid M. Alshamrani
Applying Preventive Measures Leading To Significant Reduction Of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections In Adult Intensive Care Unit, Fahad M. Al-Hameed, Gulam R. Ahmed, Asim A. Alsaedi, Muhammad J. Bhutta, Faisal F. Al-Hameed, Majid M. Alshamrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the impact of applying the best available clinical evidence on the preventive measures to reduce the rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) in adult intensive care units (ICU). Methods: Data were collected from adult ICUs (28 beds) from 2008 to 2016. The proper use of silicon catheter, aseptic insertion technique, emptying bag three-fourth via close circuit, the use of appropriate size catheter, securing the draining tube on the thigh to keep catheter bag below patient’s bladder level and removal of the catheter as early as possible were ensured in all patients. Results: Rate of UTI and …
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.
Chronic Urticaria In Most Patients Is Poorly Controlled: Results Of The Development, Validation, And Real Life Application Of The Arabic Urticaria Control Test, Carla Irani, Souheil Hallit, Karsten Weller, Marcus Maurer, Carla El Haber, Pascale Salameh
Chronic Urticaria In Most Patients Is Poorly Controlled: Results Of The Development, Validation, And Real Life Application Of The Arabic Urticaria Control Test, Carla Irani, Souheil Hallit, Karsten Weller, Marcus Maurer, Carla El Haber, Pascale Salameh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To translate and linguistically validate the urticaria control test (UCT) to/for Arabic speakers. No Arabic version of the UCT is available to assess disease control in patients with chronic urticaria (CU). Secondary objectives were to assess disease control in Lebanese CU patients and determine influence factors. Methods: This is a prospective observational study of 178 CU patients diagnosed during their first visit to a private Allergy/Immunology Clinic, Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon between January and December 2014. Results: Factor analysis showed that all 4 UCT items on the Arabic version converged over a solution of one factor. …
In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Global Response To Malaria At Crossroads
Novel Duplication Mutation Of The Dysf Gene In A Pakistani Family With Miyoshi Myopathy, Muhammad I. Ullah, Arsalan Ahmad, Milena Žarković, Syed S. Shah, Abdul Nasir, Saqib Mahmood, Wasim Ahmad, Christian A. Hübner, Muhammad J. Hassan
Novel Duplication Mutation Of The Dysf Gene In A Pakistani Family With Miyoshi Myopathy, Muhammad I. Ullah, Arsalan Ahmad, Milena Žarković, Syed S. Shah, Abdul Nasir, Saqib Mahmood, Wasim Ahmad, Christian A. Hübner, Muhammad J. Hassan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the underlying gene mutation in a large consanguineous Pakistani family. Methods: This is an observational descriptive study carried out at the Department of Biochemistry, Shifa International Hospital, Quaid-i-Azam University, and Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan from 2013-2016. Genomic DNA of all recruited family members was extracted and the Trusight one sequencing panel was used to assess genes associated with a neuro-muscular phenotype. Comparative modeling of mutated and wild-type protein was carried out by PyMOL tool. Results: Clinical investigations of an affected individual showed typical features of Miyoshi myopathy (MM) …
The Impact Of Health Information Technology On Patient Safety, Yasser K. Alotaibi, Frank Federico
The Impact Of Health Information Technology On Patient Safety, Yasser K. Alotaibi, Frank Federico
Saudi Medical Journal
Since the original Institute of Medicine (IOM) report was published there has been an accelerated development and adoption of health information technology with varying degrees of evidence about the impact of health information technology on patient safety. This article is intended to review the current available scientific evidence on the impact of different health information technologies on improving patient safety outcomes. We conclude that health information technology improves patient’s safety by reducing medication errors, reducing adverse drug reactions, and improving compliance to practice guidelines. There should be no doubt that health information technology is an important tool for improving healthcare …
Beneficial Effects Of Specific Natural Substances On Oral Health, Sameer Shaikh, S. Manoj Kumar
Beneficial Effects Of Specific Natural Substances On Oral Health, Sameer Shaikh, S. Manoj Kumar
Saudi Medical Journal
Substances that are consumed daily or occasionally may influence an individual’s oral health. Some substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, and areca nut, adversely affect the oral region. However, some other substances, such as honey and green tea, which have antimicrobial properties, and berries, which have anticarcinogenic potential, exhibit beneficial effects on oral health. The effectiveness of synthetic drugs in maintaining oral health cannot be ignored; however, the benefits of synthetic drugs are associated with adverse effects and high costs. By contrast, the medicinal use of natural substances is associated with safety, affordability, and long-term benefits. In this paper, we review …
Narcolepsy In Saudi Patients Before And After The 2009 H1n1 Vaccination: The Experience Of 2 Referral Centers, Shaden O. Qasrawi, Ali M. Albarrak, Adel S. Alharbi, Samar Nashwan, Aljohara S. Almeneessier, Seithikurippu R. Pandi-Perumal, Muslim M. Alsaadi, Ahmed S. Bahammam
Narcolepsy In Saudi Patients Before And After The 2009 H1n1 Vaccination: The Experience Of 2 Referral Centers, Shaden O. Qasrawi, Ali M. Albarrak, Adel S. Alharbi, Samar Nashwan, Aljohara S. Almeneessier, Seithikurippu R. Pandi-Perumal, Muslim M. Alsaadi, Ahmed S. Bahammam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the number of Saudi patients diagnosed with narcolepsy in 2 tertiary centers before and after the introduction of the 2009 A(H1N1)pdm09 vaccine. Methods: We started collecting data after the first international report of an association between the A(H1N1)pdm09 vaccine and narcolepsy between January 2010 and December 2016. All patients diagnosed with narcolepsy after 2009 were included and data were collected for 7 years to account for any possible delays in the diagnosis of narcolepsy. Results: One-hundred and seventy-three patients with narcolepsy were identified. The majority (144 patients, 83%) had symptom onset before June 2009. Only 29 patients …
Salivary Parameters Among Arabian Snuff (Shammah) Users, Mohammed S. Al-Ak’Hali, Esam S. Halboub, Osama H. Mujam, Noor M. Alahmar, Salehah A. Jerah, Fahad A. Mutawwam
Salivary Parameters Among Arabian Snuff (Shammah) Users, Mohammed S. Al-Ak’Hali, Esam S. Halboub, Osama H. Mujam, Noor M. Alahmar, Salehah A. Jerah, Fahad A. Mutawwam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the salivary flow rate (SFR), pH, and buffer capacity (BC) among healthy shammah users (SU) in comparison with healthy non-shammah users (NSU). Methods: This case-control study was conducted at the College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between March 2016 and May 2017. A sample of 27 SU and 30 NSU were recruited. Unstimulated saliva was collected and SFR, pH, and BC were determined. Dental health was assessed using the decay-missing-filled teeth (DMFT) index. Results: Shammah users were slightly older than NSU (28.9±6.9 versus 24.9±4.3 years). Salivary flow rate was not significantly different, but …
Inflammatory Parameters In Sexually Abused Children, Kilic Serbulent, Kara Ozlem, Tutanc Murat
Inflammatory Parameters In Sexually Abused Children, Kilic Serbulent, Kara Ozlem, Tutanc Murat
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate whether serum levels of cortisol, interleukin-6 and interleukin-10 differed between children with or without a sexual trauma. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in the Department of Child Protective Service (CPS), Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey, between May 2016 and July 2016. Three different markers (cortisol, interleukin-6 and interleukin-10) were used to perform this experiment. We included 17 children age less than 18 years old and sexually abused, and 10 children who were not abused as a control group. The levels of cortisol, interleukin-6, and interleukin-10 were measured in blood samples using enzyme-linked …
Neck Circumference As A Marker Of Obesity And A Predictor Of Cardiometabolic Risk Among Saudi Subjects, Eman M. Alfadhli, Alaa A. Sandokji, Basma N. Zahid, Mohammed A. Makkawi, Reem F. Alshenaifi, Tafani S. Thani, Hanan A. Habeeb
Neck Circumference As A Marker Of Obesity And A Predictor Of Cardiometabolic Risk Among Saudi Subjects, Eman M. Alfadhli, Alaa A. Sandokji, Basma N. Zahid, Mohammed A. Makkawi, Reem F. Alshenaifi, Tafani S. Thani, Hanan A. Habeeb
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the optimal cutoff value for neck circumference (NC) that define overweight/obesity and assess its predictive potential for cardiometabolic risks (CMR) among Saudi subjects. Methods: A cross sectional study of 785 adults recruited from a public health awareness campaign in Medina, Saudi Arabia during June 2015. Waist circumference (WC), NC, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), and random blood glucose (RBG) were assessed, and the presence of CMR were collected by a questionnaire. Pearson’s correlation coefficients were used to evaluate the associations of NC with other anthropometric indices and CMR. The optimal cutoff value for NC to …