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Sierra Leone To Begin Cholera Vaccination Drive In Disaster-Affected Areas
Sierra Leone To Begin Cholera Vaccination Drive In Disaster-Affected Areas
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Awareness Of Holistic Care Practices By Intensive Care Nurses In North-Western Saudi Arabia, Hamdan M. Albaqawi, Vincent R. Butcon, Roger R. Molina
Awareness Of Holistic Care Practices By Intensive Care Nurses In North-Western Saudi Arabia, Hamdan M. Albaqawi, Vincent R. Butcon, Roger R. Molina
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine awareness of holistic patient care by staff nurses in the intensive care units of hospitals in the city of Hail, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A quantitative correlational study design was used to investigate relationships between intensive care nurse’s awareness of holistic practices and nurses’ latest performance review. Intensive care staff nurses (n=99) from 4 public sector hospitals in Hail were surveyed on their awareness of variables across 5 holistic domains: physiological, sociocultural, psychological, developmental, and spiritual. Data were collected between October and December 2015 using written survey, and performance evaluations obtained from the hospital administrations. Results were statistically …
Identification Of Risk Factors For Enteral Feeding Intolerance Screening In Critically Ill Patients, Lei Xu, Ting Wang, Ting Chen, Wen-Qun Yang, Ze-Ping Liang, Jing-Ci Zhu
Identification Of Risk Factors For Enteral Feeding Intolerance Screening In Critically Ill Patients, Lei Xu, Ting Wang, Ting Chen, Wen-Qun Yang, Ze-Ping Liang, Jing-Ci Zhu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify risk factors for enteral feeding intolerance screening in critically ill patients, thereby, provide some reference for healthcare staff to assess the risk of feeding intolerance, and lay the foundation for future scale development. Methods: This study used a mixed methodology, including a literature review, semi-structured interviews, the Delphi technique, and the analytic hierarchy process. We used the literature review and semi-structured interviews (n=22) to draft a preliminarily item pool for feeding intolerance, Delphi technique (n=30) to screen and determine the items, and the analytic hierarchy process to calculate the weight of each item. The study was conducted …
Antibiotic Abuse During Endodontic Treatment In Private Dental Centers, Mothanna K. Alrahabi, Ziad A. Abuong
Antibiotic Abuse During Endodontic Treatment In Private Dental Centers, Mothanna K. Alrahabi, Ziad A. Abuong
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: We evaluated antibiotic prescription practices during root canal treatments among general dentists in private dental clinics in Al-Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A self-administered, questionnaire about antibiotic used during root canal treatment was distributed to 75 randomly selected general dental practitioners working in private dental clinics in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia, between March and April 2016. The questionnaires were collected one week later. To compare results of the collected data, Chi-square test was used. Results: The results revealed that 60% of the dentists prescribed amoxicillin with clavulanic acid as the first choice treatment for endodontic pathosis. Clindamycin (51.6%) …
Screening For Skin-Sensitizing Allergens Among Patients With Clinically Suspected Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Zahid Shakoor, Ahlam S. Al-Mutairi, Afnan M. Al-Shenaifi, Areej M. Al-Abdulsalam, Bashayer Z. Al-Shirah, Shahad A. Al-Harbi
Screening For Skin-Sensitizing Allergens Among Patients With Clinically Suspected Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Zahid Shakoor, Ahlam S. Al-Mutairi, Afnan M. Al-Shenaifi, Areej M. Al-Abdulsalam, Bashayer Z. Al-Shirah, Shahad A. Al-Harbi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To detect common skin-sensitizing agents among patients experiencing allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Methods: This was a retrospective study of 152 patients with clinically suspected ACD who underwent patch testing in an allergy clinic at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between January 2012 and February 2015. Of these patients, only 74 (48%) patients reacted to one or more contact allergens. This group of patients included 58 (78.4%) women and 16 (21.6%) men (mean age: 37.8±13.8 years). Patch testing was performed using the thin-layer rapid-use epicutaneous patch test panels. Results: Nickel sulfate was the most common sensitizing …
Factors Influencing The Psychology And Quality Of Life In Lung Cancer Patients, Bin Wang, Nan Hao, Xun Zhang
Factors Influencing The Psychology And Quality Of Life In Lung Cancer Patients, Bin Wang, Nan Hao, Xun Zhang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the factors closely correlated with the unhealthy psychological status of patients with lung cancer and to ascertain whether the unhealthy psychology adversely affects their quality-of-life (QOL). Methods: Patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer between May 2013 and December 2015 in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tianjin 4th Centre Hospital, Tianjin, China were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Patients were asked to complete the Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL-90) and Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ-C30) survey. From the responses, the correlation between the patient’s psychological status and QOL were analyzed with respect to several variables. Results: From the total …
Level Of Evidence Of Abdominal Surgery Clinical Research In Saudi Arabia, Yazid Maghrabi, Muad S. Baeesa, Jawaher Kattan, Abdulmalik Altaf, Saleh S. Baeesa
Level Of Evidence Of Abdominal Surgery Clinical Research In Saudi Arabia, Yazid Maghrabi, Muad S. Baeesa, Jawaher Kattan, Abdulmalik Altaf, Saleh S. Baeesa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To quantify and evaluate the level of evidence (LOE) of Saudi publications in abdominal surgery and correlate the obtained results with that of other similar national and international studies. Methods: Study design was a systemic review. Literature search strategy was developed to retrieve available articles between January 2000 and December 2016 that are related to abdominal surgery utilizing PubMed and Google Scholar. Retrieved articles were analyzed in depth with several parameters, then evaluated using (OEBM) level of evidence scale. Results: One hundred and ninety-eight articles met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 50.5% were level III evidence studies. The most …
Prevalence Of Uncorrected Refractive Errors Among Children Aged 3-10 Years In Western Saudi Arabia, Esraa S. Jadidy, Mohammed F. Abdula’Al, Alaa S. Jadidy, Abdulaziz A. Alhusaini, Moaz A. Mojaddidi, Maan A. Al-Barry
Prevalence Of Uncorrected Refractive Errors Among Children Aged 3-10 Years In Western Saudi Arabia, Esraa S. Jadidy, Mohammed F. Abdula’Al, Alaa S. Jadidy, Abdulaziz A. Alhusaini, Moaz A. Mojaddidi, Maan A. Al-Barry
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of uncorrected refractive errors (URE) among children 3-10 years and to affirm the necessity of a national school-based visual screening program for school-aged children. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in Medina, Saudi Arabia in 2015. Children were selected through a multistage stratified random sampling from 8 kindergarten and 8 primary schools. Those included were screened to diagnose UREs using a visual acuity chart and an auto refractometer according to American guidelines. The prevalence and types of UREs were estimated. Results: Of the 2121 children enumerated, 1893 were examined, yielding a response rate of …
Burnout Among Plastic Surgery Residents: National Survey In Saudi Arabia, Turki Aldrees, Basil Hassouneh, Abdulaziz Alabdulkarim, Loujin Asad, Saleh Alqaryan, Emad Aljohani, Khalid Alqahtani
Burnout Among Plastic Surgery Residents: National Survey In Saudi Arabia, Turki Aldrees, Basil Hassouneh, Abdulaziz Alabdulkarim, Loujin Asad, Saleh Alqaryan, Emad Aljohani, Khalid Alqahtani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To develop a more comprehensive explanation and understanding of the prevalence of and factors associated with burnout for residents of the Saudi Plastic Surgery Residency Program. Methods: This is a cross sectional study. Data was gathered using a survey, which was distributed during April 2015, among all 57 plastic surgery residents enrolled in training programs across all regions of Saudi Arabia, 38 of whom responded (60% response rate). The dependent variable was professional burnout, which was measured by 3 subscales of the validated Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). High scores on emotional exhaustion (EE) or depersonalization (DP) or low scores …
Incidence And Molecular Characterization Of The Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase-Producing Escherichia Coli Isolated From Urinary Tract Infections In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Fahad A. Mashwal, Siju K. George, Ahmed A. Adam, Arulanantham Z. Jebakumar
Incidence And Molecular Characterization Of The Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase-Producing Escherichia Coli Isolated From Urinary Tract Infections In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Fahad A. Mashwal, Siju K. George, Ahmed A. Adam, Arulanantham Z. Jebakumar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To find the prevalence of uropathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) -producing extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) at King Fahd Military Medical Complex in Dhahran (KFMMC) and to detect the genes responsible for its production. In addition, we determined the pattern of multi-drug resistance among isolates. Methods: A total of 117 uropathogenic E. coli isolates were collected from KFMMC over a period of 4 months from March 2014 to June 2014. These were received in the Microbiology Laboratory at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences (PSMCHS), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia for analysis. The isolates were screened for ESBL using VITEK …
The Use Of Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology Services By General Pathologists And Their Attitude Towards It In Saudi Arabia, Nada O. Binmadi, Soulafa A. Almazrooa
The Use Of Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology Services By General Pathologists And Their Attitude Towards It In Saudi Arabia, Nada O. Binmadi, Soulafa A. Almazrooa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the awareness and usage of oral and maxillofacial pathology (OMFP) subspecialty services among pathologists in Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we conducted an electronic questionnaire survey of pathologists in all regions of Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted between July 2015 and August 2016. The questionnaire comprised 19 questions to evaluate the knowledge of pathologists regarding microscopic OMFP and their perceptions towards this subspecialty. Results: Most of the pathologists surveyed (94.6%) were aware of the OMFP subspecialty and its scope of practice. Although most of the pathologists recognized the importance and need of this subspecialty, …
Impact Of Shift Work On Sleep And Daytime Performance Among Health Care Professionals, Sultan M. Alshahrani, Abdulsalam A. Baqays, Abdelelah A. Alenazi, Abdulaziz M. Alangari, Ahmad N. Alhadi
Impact Of Shift Work On Sleep And Daytime Performance Among Health Care Professionals, Sultan M. Alshahrani, Abdulsalam A. Baqays, Abdelelah A. Alenazi, Abdulaziz M. Alangari, Ahmad N. Alhadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in health care professionals who are performing shift work. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 510 health care professionals at Prince Sultan Military Medical City and King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between December 2015 and April 2016. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Participants were divided into 2 groups: shift workers and non-shift workers. Results: We compared both groups regarding the effect of shift work on the total score of PSQI and ESS. We …
Families Bear Most Of The Costs Related To Dementia Care
Families Bear Most Of The Costs Related To Dementia Care
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Efficacy And Adverse Events Of Pirfenidone In Treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hui Ren, Kai Wang, Hao Yang, Lingyun Gao
Efficacy And Adverse Events Of Pirfenidone In Treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hui Ren, Kai Wang, Hao Yang, Lingyun Gao
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the efficacy and adverse events (AEs) of pirfenidone in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) trials. Methods: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched for studies published before June 2016. All studies of clinical trials with the key words IPF or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or lung fibrosis and pirfenidone or Esbriet were identified. Quality assessment and data extraction were conducted by 2 independent researchers. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed, and relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated. Results: Five studies were included in this review, involving 1568 participants. The meta-analysis revealed …
Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk Prediction Of Rapid Emergency Medicine Scoring System In Acute Chest Pain: An Observational Study Of Patients Presenting With Chest Pain In The Emergency Department In Central Saudi Arabia, Tahir Mehmood, Muhammad Ahmad
Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk Prediction Of Rapid Emergency Medicine Scoring System In Acute Chest Pain: An Observational Study Of Patients Presenting With Chest Pain In The Emergency Department In Central Saudi Arabia, Tahir Mehmood, Muhammad Ahmad
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the diagnostic validity of the rapid emergency medical score (REMS) for the risk stratification of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) from non-cardiogenic chest pain. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out among patients presenting with chest pain to the Emergency Department of Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for 6 months from January to June 2016. All patients, included through non-probability convenience sampling, were assessed using standard protocols for the physiological parameters of the REMS, and ACS was confirmed through electrocardiography, cardiac enzyme testing, and angiography (if needed). Data were analyzed using Statistical …
Health Empowerment And Health Rights In Saudi Arabia, Samia M. Al-Amoudi
Health Empowerment And Health Rights In Saudi Arabia, Samia M. Al-Amoudi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
A Randomized Controlled Trial Of A 12-Week Intensive Lifestyle Intervention Program At A Primary Care Obesity Clinic For Adults In Western Saudi Arabia, Riyad Q. Alghamdi
A Randomized Controlled Trial Of A 12-Week Intensive Lifestyle Intervention Program At A Primary Care Obesity Clinic For Adults In Western Saudi Arabia, Riyad Q. Alghamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the ability of a 12-week primary care-based intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI), to facilitate a 5% reduction in baseline weight compared with an education-only active comparator (AC). Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted in a primary health care setting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between December 2014 and June 2015. Arab participants with obesity, but who were otherwise healthy (n=140), were randomized to the ILI (n=70) or AC (n=70) group. The ILI group received 8 clinical visits throughout the study. The AC group received only an initial health education session. The primary outcome was the proportion of participants …
Umrah. An Opportunity For Mass Gatherings Health Research, Saber Yezli, Yara M. Yassin, Amnah H. Awam, Amaar A Attar, Emad A. Al-Jahdali, Badriah M. Alotaibi
Umrah. An Opportunity For Mass Gatherings Health Research, Saber Yezli, Yara M. Yassin, Amnah H. Awam, Amaar A Attar, Emad A. Al-Jahdali, Badriah M. Alotaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Weight In Adolescence May Affect Colorectal Cancer Risk
Weight In Adolescence May Affect Colorectal Cancer Risk
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhoea On The Rise, New Drugs Needed
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhoea On The Rise, New Drugs Needed
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Celiac Disease In Saudi Children: Evaluation Of Clinical Features And Diagnosis, Anjum Saeed, Asaad Assiri, Hebah Assiri, Anhar Ullah, Mohsin Rashid
Celiac Disease In Saudi Children: Evaluation Of Clinical Features And Diagnosis, Anjum Saeed, Asaad Assiri, Hebah Assiri, Anhar Ullah, Mohsin Rashid
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To characterize the clinical presentations and diagnosis including serological tests and histopathological findings in children with celiac disease. Methods: All children (<18 years) with confirmed celiac disease diagnosed over a 6 year period at a private tertiary care health care center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were studied retrospectively. Information collected included demographics, clinical presentation and diagnostic modalities with serology and small intestinal histology reported by Marsh grading. Results: A total of 59 children had confirmed celiac disease. Thirty (50.8%) were male. Median age was 8 years (range 1 to 16 years). The mean duration of symptoms before diagnosis was 2.3 (±1.5) years. Classical disease was present only in 30.5%, whereas 69.5% had either non-classical presentations or belonged to high risk groups for celiac disease such as those with type-1 diabetes, autoimmune thyroiditis, Down syndrome and siblings. Failure to thrive was the most common presentation followed by short stature, abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea. Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody was positive in 91.5%, and titers were no different between those with classical and non-classical disease. All had Marsh-graded biopsy findings consistent with celiac disease. Conclusion: Children with celiac disease usually present with non-classical features. A high index of suspicion needs to be maintained to consider this disorder in the diagnostic workup of pediatric patients. High risk group should be screened early to avoid complications associated with untreated celiac disease.
Association Of Fine Particulate Air Pollution With Cardiopulmonary Morbidity In Western Coast Of Saudi Arabia, Shedrack R. Nayebare, Omar S. Aburizaiza, Azhar Siddique, David O. Carpenter, Jahan Zeb, Abdullah J. Aburizaiza, Cristian Pantea, Mirza M. Hussain, Haider A. Khwaja
Association Of Fine Particulate Air Pollution With Cardiopulmonary Morbidity In Western Coast Of Saudi Arabia, Shedrack R. Nayebare, Omar S. Aburizaiza, Azhar Siddique, David O. Carpenter, Jahan Zeb, Abdullah J. Aburizaiza, Cristian Pantea, Mirza M. Hussain, Haider A. Khwaja
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess cardiopulmonary morbidity associated with daily exposures to PM 2.5 in Western Coast of Saudi Arabia. Methods: We monitored 24-h PM 2.5 and its constituents including black carbon (BC), particulate sulfate (p-SO 4 2– ), nitrate (p-NO 3 – ), ammonium (p-NH 4 + ) and trace elements (TEs) at a site in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia from May to June 2013 with simultaneous collection of hospital data (N=2513). Cardiopulmonary morbidity risk was determined in a generalized linear time-series model. Results: Exposure to PM 2.5 was associated with a 7.6% (p=0.056) increase in risk of respiratory disease (RD) in …
Patterns, Knowledge, And Barriers Of Mammography Use Among Women In Saudi Arabia, Rolina K. Al-Wassia, Nada J. Farsi, Leena A. Merdad, Sara K. Hagi
Patterns, Knowledge, And Barriers Of Mammography Use Among Women In Saudi Arabia, Rolina K. Al-Wassia, Nada J. Farsi, Leena A. Merdad, Sara K. Hagi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess mammography utilization and knowledge, and to determine barriers associated with mammography utilization among Saudi women. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in 5 main geographic regions of Saudi Arabia from February 2015 to May 2015. The sample comprised women aged ≥40 years. Associations between socio-demographic factors and mammography use were tested using chi-square test. Predictors of mammography use were assessed by logistic regression. Results: A total of 3,245 women were surveyed, with 40% reporting ever having a mammogram. As indicated by the univariable analyses, older age (≥60 years), being single or divorced, having <2 children, not completing high school, and having a family history (hx) of breast cancer were significantly associated with never having a mammogram. Participants of older age (odds ratio [OR] 51-60 versus 41-50 = 0.6, 95% CI: 0.5-0.7 and OR >60 versus 41-50 = …
Anti-Carbamylated Protein Antibodies In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients And Their Association With Rheumatoid Factor, Maizatul A. Othman, Kah K. Wong, Nurul K. Yahya
Anti-Carbamylated Protein Antibodies In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients And Their Association With Rheumatoid Factor, Maizatul A. Othman, Kah K. Wong, Nurul K. Yahya
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate levels of anti-carbamylated protein (anti-CarP) antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and to determine their association with serological parameters and disease activity. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 105 multiethnic RA patients (48 rheumatoid factor [RF]-positive and 57 RF-negative patients) was conducted at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia, from January 2015 to February 2016. Fifty healthy controls (HCs) were included. C-reactive protein (CRP), RF, anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) and anti-CarP antibodies were measured. A health assessment questionnaire (HAQ) was administered to the study participants and 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28) were obtained. Results: The level of anti-CarP …
Medical Residents’ Attitudes And Emotions Related To Middle East Respiratory Syndrome In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Turki Aldrees, Mohammed Al Ghobain, Abdullah Alenezi, Saleh Alqaryan, Dana Aldabeeb, Najed Alotaibi, Kamal Alzahrani, Sami Alharethy
Medical Residents’ Attitudes And Emotions Related To Middle East Respiratory Syndrome In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Turki Aldrees, Mohammed Al Ghobain, Abdullah Alenezi, Saleh Alqaryan, Dana Aldabeeb, Najed Alotaibi, Kamal Alzahrani, Sami Alharethy
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine medical residents’ emotions, attitudes, and knowledge related to Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreaks. Methods: In this is a cross sectional study, self-administered questionnaires were distributed and collected before resident education activities in 4 tertiary hospitals in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between November 2015 and January 2016. The questionnaire included questions related to residents’ demographic data and their emotions, attitudes, and knowledge related to an MERS outbreak. Results: Of the 228 participants analyzed, 85.5% believed their work put them at risk of infection, and two-thirds believed their family was exposed to a greater risk of infection. …
Oxidative Damage And Associated Inflammatory Risk Factors In Obese Emirati Women: Body Mass Index Versus Waist Circumference, Salah Gariballa, Juma Alkaabi, Javed Yasin, Awad Al Essa
Oxidative Damage And Associated Inflammatory Risk Factors In Obese Emirati Women: Body Mass Index Versus Waist Circumference, Salah Gariballa, Juma Alkaabi, Javed Yasin, Awad Al Essa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To establish whether body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference (WC) is a better predictor of cardio metabolic risk factors that are associated with increased visceral fat among obese women from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 333 obese subjects visiting community health centers in Al Ain city, UAE, were recruited between 2012 and 2015. After a written consent subjects had anthropometric, clinical and biochemical measurements. Fasting serum and plasma samples were collected for the measurement of markers of oxidative damage, antioxidants and inflammation. Outcome measures were compared between 4 equal BMI and WC quartiles. …
Epidemiologic Characteristics Of Gastric Malignancies Among Jordan University Hospital Patients, Heyam A. Awad, Manar H. Hajeer, Mohand W. Abulihya, Mohammad A. Al-Chalabi
Epidemiologic Characteristics Of Gastric Malignancies Among Jordan University Hospital Patients, Heyam A. Awad, Manar H. Hajeer, Mohand W. Abulihya, Mohammad A. Al-Chalabi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To discover the epidemiologic distribution of gastric malignancies among Jordan University Hospital patients and to compare this distribution with the neighboring Arab countries. Methods: Retrospective study covering the period between January 2006, and May 2016, in Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan. All cases were retrieved from the computer system and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23 software. Results: One hundred and sixty-five cases were analyzed. Male-to-female ratio was 1.2:1. The mean age was 58.6 with 32.1% of patients aged 50 or younger. Primary adenocarcinoma was the most common tumor, half of which were diffuse type, followed by carcinoid tumors …
Detection And Identification Of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Isolates By Culture, Polymerase Chain Reaction And Sequence Analyses In Syrian And Central Anatolia Patients, Yunus E. Beyhan, Mehmet Karakus, Alper Karagoz, Mesut Mungan, Aysegul T. Ozkan, Murat Hokelek
Detection And Identification Of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Isolates By Culture, Polymerase Chain Reaction And Sequence Analyses In Syrian And Central Anatolia Patients, Yunus E. Beyhan, Mehmet Karakus, Alper Karagoz, Mesut Mungan, Aysegul T. Ozkan, Murat Hokelek
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To characterize the cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) isolates of Syrian and Central Anatolia patients at species levels. Methods: Skin scrapings of 3 patients (2 Syrian, 1 Turkish) were taken and examined by direct examination, culture in Novy-MacNeal-Nicole (NNN) medium, internal transcribed spacer polymerase chain reaction and sequence analysis (PCR). Results: According to microscopic examination, culture and PCR methods, 3 samples were detected positive. The sequencing results of all isolates in the study were identified as Leishmania tropica. The same genotypes were detected in the 3 isolates and nucleotide sequence submitted into GenBank with the accession number: KP689599. Conclusion: This finding …
Who Urges Action Against Hiv Drug Resistance Threat
Who Urges Action Against Hiv Drug Resistance Threat
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.