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Who Publishes List Of Bacteria For Which New Antibiotics Are Urgently Needed
Who Publishes List Of Bacteria For Which New Antibiotics Are Urgently Needed
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Serologic Evidence Of Toxoplasma Gondii Infection Among Cancer Patients. A Prospective Study From Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia, Abdelmageed Imam, Faisal G. Al-Anzi, Mohammad A. Al-Ghasham, Moayad A. Al-Suraikh, Azzam O. Al-Yahya, Zafar Rasheed
Serologic Evidence Of Toxoplasma Gondii Infection Among Cancer Patients. A Prospective Study From Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia, Abdelmageed Imam, Faisal G. Al-Anzi, Mohammad A. Al-Ghasham, Moayad A. Al-Suraikh, Azzam O. Al-Yahya, Zafar Rasheed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the frequency of antibody seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii infection in a cancer patient population. We also explored on association of Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity with selected variables. Methods: This is a prospective cross-sectional study conducted at Prince Faisal bin Bandar cancer center, Qassim, Saudi Arabia, from November 2014 to March 2015. One hundred thirty seven patients were involved in the study. Demographic data was collected using structured questionnaire, and clinical information was retrieved from the patient’s medical reports. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique was used for antibody assay. Results: The frequency of seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii infection was 30.6%. …
Risk Of Fatigue Among Anesthesia Residents In Saudi Arabia, Abeer A. Arab, Huda Y. Khayyat
Risk Of Fatigue Among Anesthesia Residents In Saudi Arabia, Abeer A. Arab, Huda Y. Khayyat
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To quantify fatigue risk and sleepiness among anesthesia residents in Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods: Between April 2014 and April 2015, all anesthesia residents training in western, central, and eastern regions in SA were invited to fill a survey. We conducted a cross-sectional self-reporting survey that included demographic data, the Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS), and 2 other scales to assess fatigue risk: a Checklist for Individual Strength (CIS) and a predefined comprehensive fatigue risk assessment previously developed by the Australian Medical Association (AMA). Results: We received 102 responses, and more than half of the individuals in the sample were at …
Evaluation Of Disaster Preparedness For Mass Casualty Incidents In Private Hospitals In Central Saudi Arabia, Anas A. Khan, Yaser A. Alaska
Evaluation Of Disaster Preparedness For Mass Casualty Incidents In Private Hospitals In Central Saudi Arabia, Anas A. Khan, Yaser A. Alaska
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify and describe the hospital disaster preparedness (HDP) in major private hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional survey study performed in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia between December 2015 and April 2016. Thirteen major private hospitals in Riyadh with more than 100 beds capacity were included in this investigation. Results: The 13 hospitals had HDP plan and reported to have an HDP committee. In 12 (92.3%) hospitals, the HDP covered both internal and external disasters and HDP was available in every department of the hospital. There were agreements with other hospitals to accept patients …
Health Professionals’ Knowledge And Attitudes Toward Older People In Primary Care In Saudi Arabia, Badrya H. Alamri, Lily D. Xiao
Health Professionals’ Knowledge And Attitudes Toward Older People In Primary Care In Saudi Arabia, Badrya H. Alamri, Lily D. Xiao
Saudi Medical Journal
Previous international studies have indicated that a range of factors influence knowledge and attitudes toward older people were education, past work experiences, and social contact with healthy older people. This article reports on the findings of a literature review in relation to attitudes toward older people among health professionals working in primary healthcare centers in Saudi Arabia. The findings of this narrative literature are reported through 5 themes: the instruments used in the selected studies to measure attitudes toward older people; the instruments used to measure knowledge on ageing; attitudes toward older people; knowledge of the care of older people; …
Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Standard Bariatric Surgical Procedures On Saudi Population Using The Bariatric Analysis And Reporting Outcome System, Azzam Al Kadi, Zakaur R. Siddiqui, Arshad M. Malik, Mohammed Al Naami
Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Standard Bariatric Surgical Procedures On Saudi Population Using The Bariatric Analysis And Reporting Outcome System, Azzam Al Kadi, Zakaur R. Siddiqui, Arshad M. Malik, Mohammed Al Naami
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the efficacy of various standard bariatric surgical procedures using the Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS). Methods: This is a prospective, descriptive analytical study conducted in 2 medical institutions in Saudi Arabia. A total of 270 patients who had different bariatric surgery during the period between March 2010 and December 2012 were included. The data was analyzed and scored against 3 outcomes, excess weight loss, cure or improvement of comorbidities, and quality of life changes. Results: All patients who had different bariatric procedures were included in our study. Seventy-nine (29.3%) underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP), …
The Prognostic Significance Of Hypertension At Diagnosis In Children With Wilms Tumor, Wasil Jastaniah, Naglla Elimam, Razan S. Alluhaibi, Alaa T. Alharbi, Adil Ah. Abbas, Mohammed B. Abrar
The Prognostic Significance Of Hypertension At Diagnosis In Children With Wilms Tumor, Wasil Jastaniah, Naglla Elimam, Razan S. Alluhaibi, Alaa T. Alharbi, Adil Ah. Abbas, Mohammed B. Abrar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prognostic effect of hypertension at diagnosis on outcomes of children with Wilms tumor (WT). Methods: A single center retrospective analysis was conducted on 85 consecutive children with WT diagnosed between January 2000 and August 2013. Patients were classified as hypertensive or normotensive at diagnosis. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Cox regression was used to determine the predictive significance of hypertension and other clinical factors. Results: Seventy-one patients had complete data. Of this, 25 (35.2%) were hypertensive and 46 (64.8%) normotensive with corresponding remission rates of 56.0% versus 82.6%, …
High Preoperative Serum Ferritin Predicted Poor Prognosis In Non-Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Hong Tingting, Shen Di, Chen Xiaoping, Wu Xiaohong, Hua Dong
High Preoperative Serum Ferritin Predicted Poor Prognosis In Non-Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Hong Tingting, Shen Di, Chen Xiaoping, Wu Xiaohong, Hua Dong
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To validate the prognostic significance of preoperative serum iron metabolism parameters in non-metastatic colorectal cancer patients treated with curative resection. Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study in the Department of Surgical Oncology, WuXi 4th People’s Hospital, WuxiChina, between March 2010 and September 2013. The relationships of serum iron metabolism parameters with other variables were examined. The prognostic significance was evaluated using the Kaplan Meier curve and Cox proportional hazards regression model. Results: Five hundred and fourteen patients were eligible for analysis. The levels of the 3 iron metabolism parameters were interdependent. Hemoglobin level was positively correlated with serum …
Prevalence Of Sleep Duration Among Saudi Adults, Anwar E. Ahmed, Fares Al-Jahdali, Abdulaziz Alalwan, Faisal Abuabat, Salih Bin Salih, Abdullah Al-Harbi, Salim Baharoon, Mohammad Khan, Yosra Z. Ali, Hamdan Al-Jahdali
Prevalence Of Sleep Duration Among Saudi Adults, Anwar E. Ahmed, Fares Al-Jahdali, Abdulaziz Alalwan, Faisal Abuabat, Salih Bin Salih, Abdullah Al-Harbi, Salim Baharoon, Mohammad Khan, Yosra Z. Ali, Hamdan Al-Jahdali
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the associations between sleep duration and a variety of demographic and clinical variables in a sample of Saudi adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study among 2,095 participants was conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between May and October 2014. A questionnaire was administered to collect data related to clinical health outcomes and demographic characteristics. Participants were asked to report their average sleep duration per night in hours. Results: One-third (33.8%) reported short sleep duration of less than 7 hours/night. Short sleep duration was more prevalent in females (37.3% versus 31.4%, p =0.004). The …
Comparison Of Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, And Diclofenac Potassium For Pain Relief Following Dental Extractions And Deep Cavity Preparations, Giath Gazal, Khalid H. Al-Samadani
Comparison Of Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, And Diclofenac Potassium For Pain Relief Following Dental Extractions And Deep Cavity Preparations, Giath Gazal, Khalid H. Al-Samadani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of different oral analgesics for relieving pain and distress in adults following the extraction of teeth and deep cavity preparations under local anesthesia. Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted between November 2015 and May 2016. One hundred and twenty patients were randomly allocated to 3 groups. Forty patients were in the paracetamol (1 gram) group, 40 in the ibuprofen (400 mg) group and 40 in the diclofenac potassium (50 mg) group. Evaluation of the post extraction and deep cavity preparations pain was made by patients immediately postoperatively, 2, 4 and 6 hours postoperatively on …
Awareness Of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In The Outpatient Setting In Saudi Arabia: Perception And Implications, Tharaa Y. Takrouni, Arshad M. Mian
Awareness Of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In The Outpatient Setting In Saudi Arabia: Perception And Implications, Tharaa Y. Takrouni, Arshad M. Mian
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the level of awareness of outpatients, and their preferences regarding the appropriate time for discussions regarding do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional, self-administered survey was conducted at King Fahd Medical City, a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between December 2012 and January 2013. Demographic parameters of the participants were analyzed by frequency distribution, and the data on their responses by percentage analysis. Results: The survey participants constituted 307 randomly selected outpatients/caregivers presenting for outpatient care at primary and tertiary care centers, 70% were female. Three-fourths of the participants had heard of DNR …
Conjoined Twins In A Triplet Pregnancy: A Rare Obstetrical Dilemma, Huseyin C. Ozcan, Mete G. Ugur, Aynur Mustafa, Irfan Kutlar
Conjoined Twins In A Triplet Pregnancy: A Rare Obstetrical Dilemma, Huseyin C. Ozcan, Mete G. Ugur, Aynur Mustafa, Irfan Kutlar
Saudi Medical Journal
Conjoined twins are derived from division of a single fertilized ovum after the twelfth day of fertilization. Triplet conjoined twin is considered as a unique phenomenon that is accompanied with a wide variety of congenital abnormalities and also hazardous consequences for both fetuses and parents. We present an extremely rare case of conjoined twins in a triplet pregnancy with symmetric thoracoomphalopagus that was diagnosed in prenatal period by using ultrasound scanning and MRI. In triplet pregnancies, we should be aware about the possibility of conjoined twins. If there are severe congenital malformations, termination of pregnancy should be recommended immediately after …
Oronasal Fistula Post-Septoplasty, Riyadh A. Alhedaithy, Saad A. Alsaleh
Oronasal Fistula Post-Septoplasty, Riyadh A. Alhedaithy, Saad A. Alsaleh
Saudi Medical Journal
Nasal septal surgery is one of the most common otolaryngology procedures performed, with rare occurrences of major postoperative complications. Oronasal fistula is a rare complication of septal surgery, with only few cases being reported in the literature. It is commonly caused by a congenital cleft palate, cleft palate surgery, traumatic injuries, infections, or neoplasms; however, it does not usually occur post-septal surgery. Here, we report the case of a 55-year-old male who presented with a symptomatic oronasal fistula post-septoplasty. Unlike other reported cases, there were no features of underlying palatal pathologies, and no previous history of other nasal or oral …
Parasitic Infestation In Appendicitis. A Retrospective Analysis Of 660 Patients And Brief Literature Review, Eren Altun, Veli Avci, Meltem Azatçam
Parasitic Infestation In Appendicitis. A Retrospective Analysis Of 660 Patients And Brief Literature Review, Eren Altun, Veli Avci, Meltem Azatçam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the incidence of parasitic infestations and inflammation accompanying parasitosis in a series of appendectomy cases. Methods: Six-hundred-sixty patients who had undergone appendectomy in Bingöl State Hospital, Bingol, Turkey with the preliminary diagnosis of appendicitis between January 2012 and February 2015 were included in this retrospective study. They were retrospectively evaluated in terms of age, gender and pathological findings. Cases diagnosed with parasitic infestations were re-evaluated histopathologically for inflammatory response. Results: The mean age was 19.6 years, and the male/female ratio was 1.8. When evaluated in terms of histopathological diagnoses, 573 (86.8%) were diagnosed as acute appendicitis, and …
Diverse Etiology Of Hyperlipidemia Among Hospitalized Children In Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Diverse Etiology Of Hyperlipidemia Among Hospitalized Children In Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Yoga May Have Health Benefits For People With Chronic Non-Specific Lower Back Pain
Yoga May Have Health Benefits For People With Chronic Non-Specific Lower Back Pain
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Early Cancer Diagnosis Saves Lives, Cuts Treatment Costs
Early Cancer Diagnosis Saves Lives, Cuts Treatment Costs
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Acute Kidney Injury On Long-Term Mortality And Progression To Chronic Kidney Disease Among Critically Ill Children, Najlaa G. Al-Otaibi, Maryam Zeinelabdin, Mohamed A. Shalaby, Norah Khathlan, Ghadi D. Mashat, Amal A. Zahrani, Sundus Mw. Noorsaeed, Nora M. Shalabi, Khalid A. Alhasan, Sara N. Sharief, Amr S. Albanna, Jameela A. Kari
Impact Of Acute Kidney Injury On Long-Term Mortality And Progression To Chronic Kidney Disease Among Critically Ill Children, Najlaa G. Al-Otaibi, Maryam Zeinelabdin, Mohamed A. Shalaby, Norah Khathlan, Ghadi D. Mashat, Amal A. Zahrani, Sundus Mw. Noorsaeed, Nora M. Shalabi, Khalid A. Alhasan, Sara N. Sharief, Amr S. Albanna, Jameela A. Kari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the 2-year outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI) following admission to pediatric critical care units (PICU). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted between January 2012 and December 2013. We followed 131 children admitted to PICU, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a diagnosis of AKI, based on pRIFLE (pediatric risk, injury, failure, loss, and end-stage renal disease), for 2 years. During the study period, 46 children died and 38 of survivors completed the follow-up. Factors affecting long-term progression to chronic kidney disease were also evaluated. Results: The 2-year mortality was more than …
The Association Between Body Mass Index And Academic Performance, Khaled A. Alswat, Abdullah D. Al-Shehri, Tariq A. Aljuaid, Bassam A. Alzaidi, Hassan D. Alasmari
The Association Between Body Mass Index And Academic Performance, Khaled A. Alswat, Abdullah D. Al-Shehri, Tariq A. Aljuaid, Bassam A. Alzaidi, Hassan D. Alasmari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the relation between body mass index (BMI) and the academic performance of students from Taif city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) using the grade point average (GPA). Method: A cross-sectional study that includes students from intermediate and high schools located in Taif city, KSA between April 2014 and June 2015. Height and weight were measured and BMI calculated. Related risk factors including dietary habits, activity, parent’s education, sleeping pattern, and smoking were recorded. Result: A total of 14 schools included 424 students. 24.5% were either overweight or obese. The mean age was 15.44 year, 74.8% of the …
Antioxidant Effect Of Vitamin E And 5-Aminosalicylic Acid On Acrylamide Induced Kidney Injury In Rats, Nisreen A. Rajeh, Najlaa M. Al-Dhaheri
Antioxidant Effect Of Vitamin E And 5-Aminosalicylic Acid On Acrylamide Induced Kidney Injury In Rats, Nisreen A. Rajeh, Najlaa M. Al-Dhaheri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore renal toxicity caused by sub-acute exposure of acrylamide and to study the protective effect of 5-Aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and Vitamin E (vit-E)on Acrylamide (ACR) induced renal toxicity. Methods: This study was conducted at King Fahad Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between August and November 2015. A total of 49 adult Wistar rats (250 ± 20g) aged 60 days were kept in a controlled environment and used in the present study. The rats were divided into 7 groups (control, ACR alone, ACR+5-ASA, ACR+vit-E, ACR+ASA+vit-E, vit-E alone, and ASA alone). After 5 days …
Impairments, Activity Limitations, And Participation Restrictions Of The International Classification Of Functioning, Disability, And Health Model In Children With Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy, Akmer Mutlu, Sema Büğüsan, Özgün K. Kara
Impairments, Activity Limitations, And Participation Restrictions Of The International Classification Of Functioning, Disability, And Health Model In Children With Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy, Akmer Mutlu, Sema Büğüsan, Özgün K. Kara
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions in children with spastic unilateral and bilateral cerebral palsy (CP). We investigated the relationship between these factors according to the international classification of functioning, disability, and health (ICF) model. Methods: This prospective cross sectional study included 60 children aged between 4-18 years with spastic CP (30 unilateral, 30 bilateral involvement) classified as Levels I and II on the gross motor function classification system. Children had been referred to the Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey between March 2014 and March 2015. The …
Rupture Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy At 31 Week, Nawal Al-Braikan, Moh’D M. Al-Hanbali, Abdullah H. Alharmaly
Rupture Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy At 31 Week, Nawal Al-Braikan, Moh’D M. Al-Hanbali, Abdullah H. Alharmaly
Saudi Medical Journal
Rudimentary horn could be a rare congenital uterine anomalies result from incomplete fusion of the 2 Müllerian ducts throughout embryo-genesis. Pregnancy in an exceedingly rudimentary horn is rare and typically terminates in rupture throughout the late of first or second trimester of pregnancy. We tend to present a rare case of a gravida within the trimester (31 weeks) presented with complain of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomit for 3 days. On presentation, the patient was pale and irritable. Ultrasound scan showed fetus at (30 weeks) with cardiac activity. Cardiotocography reactive. Incision showed horned uterus with pregnancy in rudimentary left horn …
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Restrictive And Liberal Fluid Administration In Major Abdominal Surgery, Qianyun Pang, Hongliang Liu, Bo Chen, Yan Jiang
Restrictive And Liberal Fluid Administration In Major Abdominal Surgery, Qianyun Pang, Hongliang Liu, Bo Chen, Yan Jiang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine whether perioperative fluid restrictive administration can reduce specific postoperative complications in adults undergoing major abdominal surgery. Methods: We searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google scholar, and article reference lists (up to December 2015) for studies that assessed fluid therapy and morbidity or mortality in patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries. The quality of the trials was assessed using the Jadad scoring system, and a meta-analysis of the included randomized, controlled trials was conducted using Review Manager software, version 5.2. Results: Ten studies with a total of 1160 patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries …
Gender Differences In Risk Profile And Outcome Of Middle Eastern Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Mohamad I. Jarrah, Ayman J. Hammoudeh, Dalal B. Al-Natour, Yousef S. Khader, Ramzi A. Tabbalat, Imad A. Alhaddad, Susan M. Kullab
Gender Differences In Risk Profile And Outcome Of Middle Eastern Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Mohamad I. Jarrah, Ayman J. Hammoudeh, Dalal B. Al-Natour, Yousef S. Khader, Ramzi A. Tabbalat, Imad A. Alhaddad, Susan M. Kullab
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the gender differences in cardiovascular risk profile and outcomes among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: In a prospective multicenter study of consecutive Middle Eastern patients managed with PCI from January 2013 to February 2014 in 12 tertiary care centers in Amman and Irbid, Jordan. Clinical and coronary angiographic features, and major cardiovascular events were assessed for both genders from hospital stay to 1 year. Results: Women comprised 20.6% of 2426 enrolled patients, were older (mean age 62.9 years versus 57.2 years), had higher prevalence of hypertension (81% versus 57%), diabetes (66% versus 44%), dyslipidemia (58% …
Hormone Receptor Status And Survival Of Medullary Breast Cancer Patients: A Turkish Cohort, Asude Aksoy, Hatice Odabas, Serap Kaya, Oktay Bozkurt, Mustafa Degirmenci, Turkan O. Topcu, Aydın Aytekin, Erkan Arpaci, Nilufer Avci, Kezban N. Pilanci, Havva Y. Cinkir, Yakup Bozkaya, Yalcin Cirak, Mahmut Gumus
Hormone Receptor Status And Survival Of Medullary Breast Cancer Patients: A Turkish Cohort, Asude Aksoy, Hatice Odabas, Serap Kaya, Oktay Bozkurt, Mustafa Degirmenci, Turkan O. Topcu, Aydın Aytekin, Erkan Arpaci, Nilufer Avci, Kezban N. Pilanci, Havva Y. Cinkir, Yakup Bozkaya, Yalcin Cirak, Mahmut Gumus
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the relationship between clinical features, hormonal receptor status, and survival in patients who were diagnosed with medullary breast cancer (MBC). Methods: Demographic characteristics, histopathological features, and survival statuses of 201 patients diagnosed with MBC between 1995 and 2015 were retrospectively recorded. Survival analyses were conducted with uni- and multivariate cox regression analysis. Results: Median follow-up time was 54 (4-272) months. Median patient age at the time of diagnosis was 47 years old (26-90). Of the patients, 91.5% were triple negative. Five-year recurrence free survival time (RFS) rate was 87.4% and overalll survival (OS) rate 95.7%. For RFS, …
Diabetes Mellitus In Two Genetically Distinct Populations In Jordan: A Comparison Between Arabs And Circassians/Chechens Living With Diabetes, Laith N. Al-Eitan, Ahmad M. Nassar, Rana B. Dajani, Basima A. Almomani, Nesreen A. Saadeh
Diabetes Mellitus In Two Genetically Distinct Populations In Jordan: A Comparison Between Arabs And Circassians/Chechens Living With Diabetes, Laith N. Al-Eitan, Ahmad M. Nassar, Rana B. Dajani, Basima A. Almomani, Nesreen A. Saadeh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare clinical, anthropometric, and laboratory characteristics in diabetes type 2 patients of 2 genetically-distinct ethnicities living in Jordan, Arabs and Circassians/Chechens. Methods: This cross sectional ethnic comparison study was conducted in King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid and The National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Genetics, Amman, Jordan between June 2013 and February 2014. A sample of 347 (237 Arab and 110 Circassian/Chechen) people living with diabetes were included in the study. Data were collected through direct interviews with the participants. Clinical data were collected using a questionnaire and anthropometric measurements. Laboratory data were extracted from the patients’ medical …
Effect Of Software Facilitated Teaching On Final Grades Of Dental Students In A Dental Morphology Course, Ahmad M. Al-Thobity, Imran Farooq, Soban Q. Khan
Effect Of Software Facilitated Teaching On Final Grades Of Dental Students In A Dental Morphology Course, Ahmad M. Al-Thobity, Imran Farooq, Soban Q. Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate differences in students’ performance in a dental morphology course after the introduction of a 3D software-teaching program. Methods: This retrospective study took place at the College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from Augst 2013 to January 2016. The study included 3 groups of students taking the course during 3 different academic years: group 1, 2013-14 control; group 2, 2014-2015; and group 3, 2015-2016. The total sample size was 294 (n = 294; group 1 = 94; group 2 = 100; and group 3 = 100). Group 1 =students did not receive teaching …
Spontaneous Intracranial Hemorrhage In A Patient With Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus, Fahad M. Al-Hameed
Spontaneous Intracranial Hemorrhage In A Patient With Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus, Fahad M. Al-Hameed
Saudi Medical Journal
The Middle East respiratory syndrome corona virus (MERS-CoV) is a novel positive sense singlestranded ribonucleic acid virus of the genus Beta corona virus. This virus was first isolated from a patient who died from severe respiratory illness in June 2012 in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We describe an unusual case of a 42 year old healthcare worker who was admitted to our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, with MERS-CoV and severe acute respiratory distress Syndrome and developed a sudden-onset diabetes insipidus and spontaneous massive intracranial hemorrhage with intra-ventricular extension and tonsillar herniation. Computed angiogram of the …
The Serum Levels Of Tumor Marker Ca19-9, Cea, Ca72-4, And Nse In Type 2 Diabetes Without Malignancy And The Relations To The Metabolic Control, Xiaojing Shang, Chunqing Song, Xiaoming Du, Hailin Shao, Donghong Xu, Xiaolai Wang
The Serum Levels Of Tumor Marker Ca19-9, Cea, Ca72-4, And Nse In Type 2 Diabetes Without Malignancy And The Relations To The Metabolic Control, Xiaojing Shang, Chunqing Song, Xiaoming Du, Hailin Shao, Donghong Xu, Xiaolai Wang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate whether there is a difference in carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), carbohydrate antigen 72-4 (CA72-4), and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) between diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed in 268 type 2 diabetic patients and 95 non-diabetic ones, and their serum levels of CA19-9, CEA, CA72-4, and NSE were compared in our endocrine ward at the Tianjin Fourth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China during the period from January to June 2015. The diabetic patients were divided into 4 groups based on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels to investigate the relationship between levels of tumor markers …