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The Association Between Body Mass Index And Duration Spent On Electronic Devices In Children And Adolescents In Western Saudi Arabia, Yong H. Kim, Se H. Kim
The Association Between Body Mass Index And Duration Spent On Electronic Devices In Children And Adolescents In Western Saudi Arabia, Yong H. Kim, Se H. Kim
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Does Social Support Affect Development Of Cognitive Dysfunction In Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus?, Hakan Yaman, Aylin Yaman, Ramazan Vural
Does Social Support Affect Development Of Cognitive Dysfunction In Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus?, Hakan Yaman, Aylin Yaman, Ramazan Vural
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
A Review Of Glycemic Efficacy Of Liraglutide Once Daily In Achieving Glycated Hemoglobin Targets Compared With Exenatide Twice Daily, Or Sitagliptin Once Daily In The Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes, Khalid Z. Alshali, Abdullah M. Karawagh
A Review Of Glycemic Efficacy Of Liraglutide Once Daily In Achieving Glycated Hemoglobin Targets Compared With Exenatide Twice Daily, Or Sitagliptin Once Daily In The Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes, Khalid Z. Alshali, Abdullah M. Karawagh
Saudi Medical Journal
Incretin-based therapies such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RA) and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors have gained prominence in recent years for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Such therapies offer the potential to stimulate endogenous insulin activity in proportion to circulating glucose levels; thereby, lowering the risk of hypoglycemic episodes. The synthetic GLP-1 RA exenatide, the human GLP-1 RA liraglutide, and the DPP-4 inhibitor sitagliptin are the first agents in their respective classes to be approved for the treatment of T2D and their efficacy and safety has been studied extensively in clinical trials. This article reviewed the efficacy …
A Preliminary Exploration Of Ulnar Variance In Healthy Wrists At A Tertiary Hospital In Jeddah, Bayan A. Ghalimah, Reem L. Mimish, Khalid G. Khashoggi, Amre S. Hamdi
A Preliminary Exploration Of Ulnar Variance In Healthy Wrists At A Tertiary Hospital In Jeddah, Bayan A. Ghalimah, Reem L. Mimish, Khalid G. Khashoggi, Amre S. Hamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To gain preliminary insight by exploring ulnar variance changes in a Saudi-based sample. Methods: This 6-month (December 2013 to June 2014) cross-sectional study was conducted on a randomly selected healthy adult volunteers with a sample size of 104, at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Posteroanterior (PA), anteroposterior (AP), and PA grip views are taken. The variables of interest were the PA, AP, and PA fist measurements of both right and left wrists. An independent t-test was used to compare means between groups. Results: A total of 104 volunteers were recruited. Among 17 participants who had a negative …
The Prevalence Of Urinary Tract Infection, Or Urosepsis Following Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy In A Subset Of The Saudi Population And Patterns Of Susceptibility To Flouroquinolones, Sultan S. Alkhateeb, Nayf A. Alshammari, Mohand A. Alzughaibi, Yahya G. Ghazwani, Khalid A. Alrabeeah, Nasser M. Albqami
The Prevalence Of Urinary Tract Infection, Or Urosepsis Following Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy In A Subset Of The Saudi Population And Patterns Of Susceptibility To Flouroquinolones, Sultan S. Alkhateeb, Nayf A. Alshammari, Mohand A. Alzughaibi, Yahya G. Ghazwani, Khalid A. Alrabeeah, Nasser M. Albqami
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study the prevalence of urinary tract infections (UTI), or sepsis secondary to trans-rectal ultrasound-guided (TRUS) biopsy of the prostate, the pathogens involved, and patterns of antibiotic resistance in a cohort of patients. Methods: This is a descriptive study of a consecutive cohort of patients who underwent elective TRUS biopsy at King Abdulaziz Medical City Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between January 2012 and December 2014. All patients who underwent the TRUS guided prostate biopsy were prescribed the standard prophylactic antibiotics. Variables included were patients’ demographics, type of antibiotic prophylaxis, results of biopsy, the rate of UTI, and urosepsis with the …
The Declining Rates Of Hepatitis B Carriage Among Adolescents And Young People In The Eastern Region Of Saudi Arabia, Khalid. M. Al-Jubran, Mohamed. A. Al-Dossary, Salah H. Elsafi
The Declining Rates Of Hepatitis B Carriage Among Adolescents And Young People In The Eastern Region Of Saudi Arabia, Khalid. M. Al-Jubran, Mohamed. A. Al-Dossary, Salah H. Elsafi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study age specific rates of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriage in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia following a 24 year immunization program. Methods: Hepatitis B surveillance data between January 2004 and December 2013 were analyzed in a retrospective study, which included 24,504,914 patients. Seropositive cases of hepatitis B were reported by laboratory personnel as part of various investigations. Hepatitis B cases including acute and chronic carriers were identified upon serological positivity of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). Results: The study shows that the overall prevalence rate decreased from 18.8 to 9.9/100,000 population between 2004 and 2013 ( …
Depression And Anxiety In Patients With Hematological Malignancies, Prevalence, And Associated Factors, Khadega A. Abuelgasim, Gasmelseed Y. Ahmed, Jamilah A. Alqahtani, Aseel M. Alayed, Ahmed S. Alaskar, Mansoor A. Malik
Depression And Anxiety In Patients With Hematological Malignancies, Prevalence, And Associated Factors, Khadega A. Abuelgasim, Gasmelseed Y. Ahmed, Jamilah A. Alqahtani, Aseel M. Alayed, Ahmed S. Alaskar, Mansoor A. Malik
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study the prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety in hematological cancers (HC) patients. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in all HC patients at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between March 2014 and June 2015. We excluded patients with depression, or generalized anxiety disorder. We conducted a structured face to face interview using an internally developed and validated questionnaire (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 patient’s questionnaire with all participants). Results: Among 211 participants, depression was detected in 98 (46.5%) and anxiety was detected in 47 (22.3%). Thirty-eight (18.1%) had concurrent anxiety …
Chronic Periodontitis And Smoking Prevalence And Dose-Response Relationship, Shahrukh Khan, Taimur Khalid, Kamran H. Awan
Chronic Periodontitis And Smoking Prevalence And Dose-Response Relationship, Shahrukh Khan, Taimur Khalid, Kamran H. Awan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and dose-response relationship of chronic periodontitis among smokers in Pakistan. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study among participants seeking dental care in Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 443 participants with a mean age of 44.3 (±6.5) participated in the study from April 2011 to December 2011. Males comprised 64.7%, and females comprised 35.2%. Participants were interviewed on social demographics and oral habits. Participants with shallow pockets (3.5-5.5 mm) and deep pockets (>5.5 mm) were considered suffering from chronic periodontitis. The characteristics of participants were assessed using frequency distribution for …
The Association Between Body Mass Index And Duration Spent On Electronic Devices In Children And Adolescents In Western Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
The Association Between Body Mass Index And Duration Spent On Electronic Devices In Children And Adolescents In Western Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Epidemiology Of Non-Transported Emergency Medical Services Calls In Saudi Arabia, Alamin Berhanu
Epidemiology Of Non-Transported Emergency Medical Services Calls In Saudi Arabia, Alamin Berhanu
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who Encourages Countries To Act Now To Reduce Deaths From Viral Hepatitis
Who Encourages Countries To Act Now To Reduce Deaths From Viral Hepatitis
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Co Untries Start To Act On Noncommunicable Diseases But Need To Speed Up Efforts To Meet Global Commitments
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Analysis Of Airway Resistance And Hypoxemia In Overlap Syndrome, He Huang, Lusu Yao
Analysis Of Airway Resistance And Hypoxemia In Overlap Syndrome, He Huang, Lusu Yao
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To characterize overlap syndrome, investigate its impact on airflow limitation and blood oxygen condition, and detect the risk factors that affect its airway resistance. Methods: We reviewed retrospectively the clinical data of 158 patients with overlap syndrome (OS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), treated in the Critical Care Medicine Department of the People’s Hospital of Liaocheng, Liaocheng, China from May 2014 to March 2015. The lowest and average oxyhemoglobin saturation were measured using polysomnography. The pulmonary functions were tested using the cardiopulmonary measuring instruments, and the viscous resistance at oscillation frequencies of 5, 10, …
Lower Doses Of Yellow Fever Vaccine Could Be Used In Emergencies
Lower Doses Of Yellow Fever Vaccine Could Be Used In Emergencies
Saudi Medical Journal
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Mass Gatherings And Mass Gatherings Health, Saber Yezli, Badriah M. Alotaibi
Mass Gatherings And Mass Gatherings Health, Saber Yezli, Badriah M. Alotaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Prevalence Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Qassim School Teachers, And Its Impact On Their Performance And Life Duties, Muhannad I. Alkhalifah, Abdulmalik M. Al-Aql, Majed S. Al-Mutairi, Saleh A. Alnuqaydan, Abdullah S. Al-Wehaibi, Abdullah M. Aljurayyed, Abdullah S. Aldhuwyan, Khalid G. Al-Harbi, Ibrahim N. Alomar, Suliman S. Alayyaf, Moeen Zafar
Prevalence Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Qassim School Teachers, And Its Impact On Their Performance And Life Duties, Muhannad I. Alkhalifah, Abdulmalik M. Al-Aql, Majed S. Al-Mutairi, Saleh A. Alnuqaydan, Abdullah S. Al-Wehaibi, Abdullah M. Aljurayyed, Abdullah S. Aldhuwyan, Khalid G. Al-Harbi, Ibrahim N. Alomar, Suliman S. Alayyaf, Moeen Zafar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) among school teachers in Qassim region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and it’s impact on their performance -as teachers- and on life duties. Methods: A cross-sectional study was held in Qassim region, KSA between 2012 and 2013. The study was conducted among 300 school teachers selected by multistage stratified random sample method in 2013. The sample size was calculated according to the formula: n = (Z 2 * (p) * (q))/c 2 . A confidential, anonymous, and a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect personal and sociodemographic data, teacher performance …
Differential Diagnosis Between Pancreatic Neuroendocrine And Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms On Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration: An Immunohistochemical Study, Emad M. Raddaoui, Majid A. Almadi, Abdulrahman M. Aljebreen, Faisal A. Alsaif, Ahlam A. Alshedoukhy, Abed H. Al-Lehibi, Khalid A. Almohameed, Apostolos V. Tsolakis, Mousa A. Alabbadi, Amna R. Almutrafi
Differential Diagnosis Between Pancreatic Neuroendocrine And Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms On Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration: An Immunohistochemical Study, Emad M. Raddaoui, Majid A. Almadi, Abdulrahman M. Aljebreen, Faisal A. Alsaif, Ahlam A. Alshedoukhy, Abed H. Al-Lehibi, Khalid A. Almohameed, Apostolos V. Tsolakis, Mousa A. Alabbadi, Amna R. Almutrafi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the role of applying a limited panel of immunohistochemical stains on the cellblock preparation from samples obtained by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in the aim of differentiating solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPNs) from neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Methods: We retrospectively retrieved all the EUS-FNAs of the pancreas that have a diagnosis of NET or SPN that were performed at 2 tertiary care hospitals in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from May 2004 to December 2014. Diff-Quik, Papanicolaou, and Immunohistochemistry stains on cellblock preparations were performed. Results: Twenty cases were available (16 pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) and 4 …
Placenta Previa: A 13 Years Experience At A Tertiary Care Center In Western Saudi Arabia, Hassan S. Abduljabbar, Nedaa M. Bahkali, Samera F. Al-Basri, Estabrq Al Hachim, Ibrahim H. Shoudary, Wesam R. Dause, Mohammed Y. Mira, Mohammed Khojah
Placenta Previa: A 13 Years Experience At A Tertiary Care Center In Western Saudi Arabia, Hassan S. Abduljabbar, Nedaa M. Bahkali, Samera F. Al-Basri, Estabrq Al Hachim, Ibrahim H. Shoudary, Wesam R. Dause, Mohammed Y. Mira, Mohammed Khojah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review cases of placenta previa in the last 13 years in a tertiary teaching hospital to identify risk factors for maternal morbidity. Methods: A retrospective analysis of all cases of placenta previa managed at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from January 2001 to December 2013. Results: The total number of deliveries was 55,862 deliveries, and 11,412 (20.3%) delivered by cesarean section (C/S). The charts of 230 cases diagnosed with placenta previa was reviewed, and different variables were collected and analyzed. Diagnoses were achieved in 94% of them using ultrasound. The prevalence rate of …
The Spectrum Of Congenital Heart Diseases In Down Syndrome: A Retrospective Study From Northwest Saudi Arabia, Mohamed M. Morsy, Osama O. Algrigri, Sherif S. Salem, Mostafa M. Abosedera, Ashraf R. Abutaleb, Khaled M. Al-Harbi, Ibrahim S. Al-Mozainy, Abdulhameed A. Alnajjar, Abdelhadi M. Habeb, Hany M. Abo-Haded
The Spectrum Of Congenital Heart Diseases In Down Syndrome: A Retrospective Study From Northwest Saudi Arabia, Mohamed M. Morsy, Osama O. Algrigri, Sherif S. Salem, Mostafa M. Abosedera, Ashraf R. Abutaleb, Khaled M. Al-Harbi, Ibrahim S. Al-Mozainy, Abdulhameed A. Alnajjar, Abdelhadi M. Habeb, Hany M. Abo-Haded
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To to define the frequency and patterns of congenital heart disease (CHD) among children with Down syndrome (DS) in Northwest Saudi Arabia. Methods: We included children with confirmed DS referred to the regional pediatric cardiology unit in Madinah Maternity and Children Hospital between January 2008 and December 2013. Children were identified from the unit’s data-base and the charts were reviewed retrospectively. We excluded term and preterm children with patent ducts arteriosus (PDA) and persistent foramen oval spontaneously resolved during the first 4 weeks of life. Results: A total of 302 children with DS were identified (50.3% male). Of these, …
Illicit Substance Use Among Persons Admitted To Probation Polyclinic Of A Regional Mental Hospital In The Eastern Anatolia, Turkey, Selda Telo, Dilara Kaman, Sevda Korkmaz
Illicit Substance Use Among Persons Admitted To Probation Polyclinic Of A Regional Mental Hospital In The Eastern Anatolia, Turkey, Selda Telo, Dilara Kaman, Sevda Korkmaz
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the illicit substance use trends by gender and year in Eastern Turkey, Elazığ. Methods: This is a retrospective study designed to assess the drug use prevalence in persons who admitted to the Probation Policlinic of Elazig Mental Health Hospital between January 2011 and December 2014 in Eastern Turkey, Elazığ. Laboratory screening tests for drugs were studied using the cloned enzyme donor immunoassay technique in urine. Results: The study consisted of 10267 males (95.3%) and 510 females (4.7%), with a mean age of 30.42±10.83 years. Overall prevalence was 32.1% for cannabis, 3.8% for opiate, 0.35% for cocaine and …
Relationship Between Psychological Distress And Resilience In Rescue Workers, Saba Yasien, Jamal Abdul Nasir, Tayabba Shaheen
Relationship Between Psychological Distress And Resilience In Rescue Workers, Saba Yasien, Jamal Abdul Nasir, Tayabba Shaheen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the relationship between psychological distress and resilience in rescue workers. Following hypothesis was formulated; there would be negative correlation between psychological distress and resilience in rescue workers. Method: A correlational study was conducted from June-August 2015 in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. The sample of the present study consisted of 100 rescue workers. The age of the participants ranged from 23 to 40 year old with the mean age of 27.4±3.9 years. Demographic information form, Kessler psychological distress scale and adult resilience measure were administered on the participants to assess the level of psychological distress and resilience. …
Epidemiology And Clinical Consequences Of Occupational Exposure To Blood And Other Body Fluids In A University Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Shireen A. Samargandy, Lujain M. Bukhari, Shaza A. Samargandy, Rawiah S. Bahlas, Eman K. Aldigs, Maha M. Alawi, Nabeela A. Al-Abdullah, Tariq A. Madani
Epidemiology And Clinical Consequences Of Occupational Exposure To Blood And Other Body Fluids In A University Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Shireen A. Samargandy, Lujain M. Bukhari, Shaza A. Samargandy, Rawiah S. Bahlas, Eman K. Aldigs, Maha M. Alawi, Nabeela A. Al-Abdullah, Tariq A. Madani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the epidemiological characteristics, clinical impact, and adequacy of post-exposure management of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids (BBFs). Methods: Retrospective chart review of individuals reporting exposure to BBFs from 2007 to 2013 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results: The total number of exposures reported was 326 exposures, of which 302 (92.6%) exposures were percutaneous, 21 (6.5%), mucocutaneous, and 3 (0.9%), bites. Nursing staff/students had the highest rate of exposure (149, or 45.6%), followed by physicians (57, or 17.5%). Surgeons were found to have a significantly higher risk for sharp injuries compared …
Attitudes Of Medical Students Toward Communication Skills Learning In Western Saudi Arabia, Fawaz S. Alotaibi, Abdullah Alsaeedi
Attitudes Of Medical Students Toward Communication Skills Learning In Western Saudi Arabia, Fawaz S. Alotaibi, Abdullah Alsaeedi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore medical students’ attitudes towards communication skills learning in Western Saudi Arabia and to examine impact of socio-demographic variables on the attitudes towards learning these skills. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, sample of medical students were recruited from Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the second semester (January-May 2014). Participants were all year 2 (197 students) and year 5 (151 students). The study utilize the Communication Skills Attitude Scale (CSAS) to measure students’ attitudes toward communication skills learning. The response rate was 93.9%. Results: The study showed that Taif medical students hold highly positive attitudes towards …
Appraisal Of The Communication Skills Of Residents In The Family Medicine Program In Central Saudi Arabia, Saad M. Alsaad, Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Turki A. Almogbel
Appraisal Of The Communication Skills Of Residents In The Family Medicine Program In Central Saudi Arabia, Saad M. Alsaad, Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Turki A. Almogbel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess patients’ perceptions of the communication skills of family medicine residents. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. Data were collected from patients, seeing 23 residents from 4 family medicine residency programs in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia namely, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh Military Hospital, Security Forces Hospital, and King Abdul-Aziz Medical City. The translated version of the Communication Assessment Tool (CAT) was used. Data were collected during January and February 2013. Results: A total of 350 patients completed the CAT, with an 87.5% response rate. Patients rated each resident differently, but the mean percentage of items, which …
Outpatient Admissions And Hospital Costs Of Syrian Refugees In A Turkish University Hospital, Bernard Tahirbegolli, Sabanur Çavdar, Esin Çetinkaya Sümer, Sıdıka I. Akdeniz, Suphi Vehid
Outpatient Admissions And Hospital Costs Of Syrian Refugees In A Turkish University Hospital, Bernard Tahirbegolli, Sabanur Çavdar, Esin Çetinkaya Sümer, Sıdıka I. Akdeniz, Suphi Vehid
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the most frequent admitted polyclinics, diagnoses, and the costs of Syrian refugee patient in a Turkish university hospital in the metropolitan city of Istanbul, Western part of Turkey. Methods: Research methodology consist of analyzing outpatient admissions to the Hospital Polyclinics of Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey from January-June 2014. We carried out diagnosis groups as classified in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision, Australian Modification, and analyzed the hospital cost of first admission through records based in the hospital information system. Results: Median age of 251 Syrian refugee …
Transcutaneous Bilirubin Measurement In Healthy Saudi Term Newborns, Ghulam Nabi
Transcutaneous Bilirubin Measurement In Healthy Saudi Term Newborns, Ghulam Nabi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Yoga May Have Health Benefits For People With Asthma
Yoga May Have Health Benefits For People With Asthma
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Validity And Reliability Of An Arabic Version Of The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory In A Saudi Dental Setting, Maha A. Bahammam
Validity And Reliability Of An Arabic Version Of The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory In A Saudi Dental Setting, Maha A. Bahammam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To test the psychometric properties of an adapted Arabic version of the state trait anxiety-form Y (STAI-Y) in Saudi adult dental patients. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the published Arabic version of the STAI-Y was evaluated by 2 experienced bilingual professionals for its compatibility with Saudi culture and revised prior to testing. Three hundred and eighty-seven patients attending dental clinics for treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry Hospital, King Abdullah University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, participated in the study. The Arabic version of the modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) ratings of anxiety were …
Severe Subtype Of Alopecia Areata Is Highly Associated With Thyroid Autoimmunity
Severe Subtype Of Alopecia Areata Is Highly Associated With Thyroid Autoimmunity
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the significance of thyroid autoimmune screening in alopecia areata (AA) patients in Saudi population, and to determine whether there is a difference in thyroid autoimmune susceptibility between mild and severe AA. Methods: In a prospective case-control study, we included 50 alopecia totalis (AT) and alopecia universalis (AU) patients, 50 age- and gender-matched patients with localized AA, and 50 age- and gender- matched healthy subjects between March 2015 and August 2015. Patients with AA were consecutively recruited from the hair disorders out-patient clinic of King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results: Thyroid autoantibodies (TAAs) were …
Suicide Attempts And Clinical Features Of Bipolar Patients, Tonguç D. Berkol, Serkan İslam, Ebru Kırlı, Rasim Pınarbaşı, İlker Özyıldırım
Suicide Attempts And Clinical Features Of Bipolar Patients, Tonguç D. Berkol, Serkan İslam, Ebru Kırlı, Rasim Pınarbaşı, İlker Özyıldırım
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify clinical predictors of suicide attempts in patients with bipolar disorder. Methods: This study included bipolar patients who were treated in the Psychiatry Department, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, between 2013 and 2014; an informed consent was obtained from the participants. Two hundred and eighteen bipolar patients were assessed by using the structured clinical interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV) Axis-I (SCID-I) in order to detect all possible psychiatric comorbid diagnoses. Clinical predictors of suicide attempts were examined in attempters and non-attempters. The study design was retrospective. Results: The lifetime …