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Combined Orthodontic And Periodontic Treatment In A Child With Papillon Lefèvre Syndrome, Maha A. Alsarheed, Fares S. Al-Sehaibany
Combined Orthodontic And Periodontic Treatment In A Child With Papillon Lefèvre Syndrome, Maha A. Alsarheed, Fares S. Al-Sehaibany
Saudi Medical Journal
A 9-year-old girl with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS) was treated orthodontically 24 months after the start of mechanical and antibiotic therapy in adjunct with periodontal treatment every 6 weeks. After achieving stable periodontal conditions, orthodontic treatment was commenced to correct the teeth position, facial profile, and maxillary protraction. Following the combination therapy and a failure to detect Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans from any site in the oral cavity, orthodontic treatment with a fixed appliance was performed aside from creating space for eruption of permanent teeth. We found that combined periodontal and orthodontic treatment of PLS may be successful with a complex interdisciplinary regimen …
A Call-To-Action From The Feedm.E. Middle East Study Group: Use Of A Screen-Intervene-Supervene Strategy To Address Malnutrition In Healthcare, Osama Al-Zeer, Tahsin G. Ozcagli, Mehmet Uyar
A Call-To-Action From The Feedm.E. Middle East Study Group: Use Of A Screen-Intervene-Supervene Strategy To Address Malnutrition In Healthcare, Osama Al-Zeer, Tahsin G. Ozcagli, Mehmet Uyar
Saudi Medical Journal
Up to 50% of hospitalized patients worldwide are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. Guidelines recommend nutritional screening of all patients on hospital admission. Results from studies of hospitalized patients show that screening, with follow-up nutritional assessment and care when indicated, can improve patients’ clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Despite compelling evidence, attention to nutritional care remains suboptimal in clinical settings worldwide. The feedM.E. Global Study Group developed a simple, stepwise Nutrition Care Pathway to facilitate best-practice nutrition care. This pathway guides clinicians to screen patients’ nutritional status on hospital admission or at initiation of care; intervene promptly with …
Long-Term Compliance With Continuous Positive Airway Pressure In Saudi Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective Cohort Study, Ahmed S. Bahammam, Suhail S. Alassiri, Aisha H. Al-Adab, Ibrahim M. Alsadhan, Abdullah M. Altheyab, Abdalla H. Alrayes, Mohammad M. Alkhawajah, Awad H. Olaish
Long-Term Compliance With Continuous Positive Airway Pressure In Saudi Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective Cohort Study, Ahmed S. Bahammam, Suhail S. Alassiri, Aisha H. Al-Adab, Ibrahim M. Alsadhan, Abdullah M. Altheyab, Abdalla H. Alrayes, Mohammad M. Alkhawajah, Awad H. Olaish
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) compliance and define predictors of CPAP compliance among Saudi patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after applying an educational program. Methods: This prospective cohort study included consecutive patients diagnosed to have OSA based on polysomnography between January 2012 and January 2014 in King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. All patients had educational sessions on OSA and CPAP therapy before sleep study, and formal hands-on training on CPAP machines on day one, day 7, and day 14 after diagnosis. The follow-up in the clinic was carried out at one, 4, and …
Prevalence And Predictors Of Habitual Snoring In A Sample Of Saudi Middle-Aged Adults, Siraj O. Wali, Bahaa A. Abaalkhail
Prevalence And Predictors Of Habitual Snoring In A Sample Of Saudi Middle-Aged Adults, Siraj O. Wali, Bahaa A. Abaalkhail
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of habitual snoring among a sample of middle-aged Saudi adults, and its potential predictors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2013 until June 2013 in randomly selected Saudi Schools in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The enrolled subjects were 2682 school employees (aged 30-60 years, 52.1% females) who were randomly selected and interviewed. The questionnaire used for the interview included: the Wisconsin Sleep Questionnaire to assess for snoring, medical history, and socio-demographic data. Anthropometric measurements and blood pressure readings were recorded using standard methods. Results: Forty percent of the 2682 enrolled subjects were …
Pulmonary Function Indices In Children With Sickle Cell Anemia In Enugu, South-East Nigeria, Kingsley I. Achigbu, Odutola I. Odetunde, Josephat M. Chinawa, Eberechukwu O. Achigbu, Anthony N. Ikefuna, Ifeoma J. Emodi, Bede C. Ibe
Pulmonary Function Indices In Children With Sickle Cell Anemia In Enugu, South-East Nigeria, Kingsley I. Achigbu, Odutola I. Odetunde, Josephat M. Chinawa, Eberechukwu O. Achigbu, Anthony N. Ikefuna, Ifeoma J. Emodi, Bede C. Ibe
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the pulmonary function indices of children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) attending the pediatric sickle cell clinic at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, south-east Nigeria and to compare these indices with the results obtained from other regions. Methods: A case control study of lung function in children with SCA aged 6-20 years. The study was carried out in the University of Nigeria/University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu State, Nigeria between October 2014 and January 2015. Measurements of the peak expiratory flow rate, forced vital capacity (FVC), and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) were …
Thrombus Aspiration During Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Associated With Reduced Platelet Activation, Muslum Sahin, Goksel Acar, Mehmet E. Kalkan, Rezzan D. Acar, Alev Kilicgedik, Burak Teymen, Ugur Arslantas, Cevat Kirma
Thrombus Aspiration During Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Associated With Reduced Platelet Activation, Muslum Sahin, Goksel Acar, Mehmet E. Kalkan, Rezzan D. Acar, Alev Kilicgedik, Burak Teymen, Ugur Arslantas, Cevat Kirma
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the effect of thrombectomy on platelet function in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) for ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Methods: This retrospective study included 413 consecutive STEMI patients who underwent PPCI between March 2012 and September 2013 at Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialty Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey that were assigned to the thrombus aspiration (TA) group or the non-TA group. Platelet count and mean platelet volume (MPV) were obtained at baseline and 24 hours (h), 48 h, and 72 h post PPCI. Results: Baseline MPV was similar in both groups, whereas the baseline …
Independent Risk Factors For Hypoxemia After Surgery For Acute Aortic Dissection, Wei Sheng, Hai-Qin Yang, Yi-Fan Chi, Zhao-Zhuo Niu, Ming-Shan Lin, Sun Long
Independent Risk Factors For Hypoxemia After Surgery For Acute Aortic Dissection, Wei Sheng, Hai-Qin Yang, Yi-Fan Chi, Zhao-Zhuo Niu, Ming-Shan Lin, Sun Long
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine risk factors associated with postoperative hypoxemia after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 192 patients with acute type A aortic dissection who underwent surgery in Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China between January 2007 and December 2013. Patients were divided into hypoxemia group (n=55) [arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO 2 )/fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO 2 ) ≤200 mm Hg] and non-hypoxemia group (n=137) [PaO 2 /FiO 2 >200 mm Hg]. Perioperative clinical data were analyzed and compared between the 2 groups. Results: …
Neonatal Short-Term Outcomes In Infants With Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Monica G. Hasmasanu, Sorana D. Bolboaca, Melinda I. Baizat, Tudor C. Drugan, Gabriela C. Zaharie
Neonatal Short-Term Outcomes In Infants With Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Monica G. Hasmasanu, Sorana D. Bolboaca, Melinda I. Baizat, Tudor C. Drugan, Gabriela C. Zaharie
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the neonatal outcomes in newborns with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) in a Romanian population in a 3 level maternity unit. Methods: A matched case-control design, with one control for each patient was used. The case group comprised neonates with birth weight and birth length below the 10th percentile for the gestational age. Individual matching by gender and age of gestation was used to identify the control group. Both cases and controls were selected from the infants admitted to and discharged from the Neonatal Ward, at the First Gynecology Clinic, of the County Emergency Hospital Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, …
Effects Of Occupational Therapy On Quality Of Life Of Patients With Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Study, Meral Huri, Emre Huri, Hulya Kayihan, Onur Altuntas
Effects Of Occupational Therapy On Quality Of Life Of Patients With Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Study, Meral Huri, Emre Huri, Hulya Kayihan, Onur Altuntas
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the efficiency of occupational therapy relative to a home program in improving quality of life (QoL) among men who were treated for metastatic prostate cancer (MPC). Methods: Fifty-five men were assigned randomly to either the 12-week cognitive behavioral therapy based occupational therapy (OT-CBSM) intervention (treatment group) or a home program (control group) between March 2012 and August 2014 in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was used to measure the occupational performance and identify difficulties in daily living activities. The QoL and symptom status …
The Saudi Clinical Practice Guideline For The Treatment Of Venous Thromboembolism: Outpatient Versus Inpatient Management, Fahad M. Al-Hameed, Hasan M. Al-Dorzi, Abdulkarim M. Al-Momen, Farjah H. Algahtani, Hazzaa A. Al-Zahrani, Khalid A. Al-Saleh, Mohammed A. Al-Sheef, Tarek M. Owaidah, Waleed Alhazzani, Ignacio Neumann, Wojtek Wiercioch, Jan Brozek, Holger Schünemann, Elie A. Akl
The Saudi Clinical Practice Guideline For The Treatment Of Venous Thromboembolism: Outpatient Versus Inpatient Management, Fahad M. Al-Hameed, Hasan M. Al-Dorzi, Abdulkarim M. Al-Momen, Farjah H. Algahtani, Hazzaa A. Al-Zahrani, Khalid A. Al-Saleh, Mohammed A. Al-Sheef, Tarek M. Owaidah, Waleed Alhazzani, Ignacio Neumann, Wojtek Wiercioch, Jan Brozek, Holger Schünemann, Elie A. Akl
Saudi Medical Journal
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is commonly encountered in daily clinical practice. After diagnosis, its management frequently carries significant challenges to the clinical practitioner. Treatment of VTE with the inappropriate modality and/or in the inappropriate setting may lead to serious complications and have life-threatening consequences. As a result of an initiative of the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an expert panel led by the Saudi Association for Venous Thrombo-Embolism (a subsidiary of the Saudi Thoracic Society) and the Saudi Scientific Hematology Society with the methodological support of the McMaster …
Preference Of Physicians’ Gender Among Male And Female Primary Health Care Clinic Attendees In A University Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Ahmed M. Mandil, Rawan M. Alhayyan, Anfal A. Alshalawi, Alhanoof S. Alemran, Maria M. Alayed
Preference Of Physicians’ Gender Among Male And Female Primary Health Care Clinic Attendees In A University Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Ahmed M. Mandil, Rawan M. Alhayyan, Anfal A. Alshalawi, Alhanoof S. Alemran, Maria M. Alayed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess gender preference concerning different healthcare specialties, and investigate reasons behind gender preferences among male and female attendees at the primary healthcare (PHC), King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a sample of 150 males and 150 females, 18 years and above were randomly selected. The 2 proportion sample size equation was used to estimate the suitable sample size for our study. An Arabic translated specially-designed, self-administered questionnaire were distributed at the waiting area of the PHC. It covered personal data, preference of physicians’ gender for 24 different specialties, reasons behind choosing …
Leishmaniasis, Malaria, And Schistosomiasis Concurrently In An 8-Year-Old Boy, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Leishmaniasis, Malaria, And Schistosomiasis Concurrently In An 8-Year-Old Boy, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who Validates Elimination Of Mother-To-Child Transmission Of Hiv And Syphilis In Cuba
Who Validates Elimination Of Mother-To-Child Transmission Of Hiv And Syphilis In Cuba
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Perceptions And Knowledge Regarding Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Clinicians In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sameer E. Al-Harthi, Lateef M. Khan, Abdel-Moneim M. Osman, Mai A. Alim, Omar I. Saadah, Abdulrehman A. Almohammadi, Faheem M. Khan, Fatemah O. Kamel
Perceptions And Knowledge Regarding Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Clinicians In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sameer E. Al-Harthi, Lateef M. Khan, Abdel-Moneim M. Osman, Mai A. Alim, Omar I. Saadah, Abdulrehman A. Almohammadi, Faheem M. Khan, Fatemah O. Kamel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To understand the perceptions, attitude, and prescribing practices of clinicians regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Methods: A multidisciplinary cross-sectional study comprising 447 clinicians of university, public, and private hospitals of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was carried out from August to October 2014 using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: Interestingly, 33% of the general physicians yielded to patient/parent’s demand for the choice of antimicrobials (AMs) as compared with only 13.2% of the residents, and 4.3% of the specialists. In addition, expensive AMs are more often prescribed by the general physician (70.4%) in comparison with 26.4% residents and 30.4% of the specialists. However, no …
Outcomes Of A Type 2 Diabetes Education Program Adapted To The Cultural Contexts Of Saudi Women: A Pilot Study, Hana R. Al-Bannay, Lyn E. Jongbloed, Tal Jarus, Sami S. Alabdulwahab, Tawfik A. Khoja, Elizabeth Dean
Outcomes Of A Type 2 Diabetes Education Program Adapted To The Cultural Contexts Of Saudi Women: A Pilot Study, Hana R. Al-Bannay, Lyn E. Jongbloed, Tal Jarus, Sami S. Alabdulwahab, Tawfik A. Khoja, Elizabeth Dean
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To explore the outcomes of a pilot intervention of a type 2 diabetes (T2D) education program, based on international standards, and adapted to the cultural and religious contexts of Saudi women. Methods: This study is an experiment of a pilot intervention carried out between August 2011 and January 2012 at the primary health clinics in Dammam. Women at risk of or diagnosed with T2D (N=35 including dropouts) were assigned to one of 2 groups; an intervention group participated in a pilot intervention of T2D education program, based on international standards and tailored to their cultural and religious contexts; and …
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In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articles
Saudi Medical Journal
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Hyperhomocysteinemia As A Metabolic Disorder Parameter Is Independently Associated With The Severity Of Coronary Heart Disease, Chenggui Liu, Yinzhong Yang, Duanliang Peng, Linong Chen, Jun Luo
Hyperhomocysteinemia As A Metabolic Disorder Parameter Is Independently Associated With The Severity Of Coronary Heart Disease, Chenggui Liu, Yinzhong Yang, Duanliang Peng, Linong Chen, Jun Luo
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study the associations between hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) and the severity of coronary heart disease (CHD). Methods: We retrospectively analyzed metabolic parameters, anthropometric variables, and life style habits in 292 CHD patients of different categories, and 100 controlled non-CHD patients with chest pain symptoms who were hospitalized in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, Chengdu, China between October 2013 and September 2014. Results: The prevalence of HHcy in CHD patients was 79.1%, while only 5% of non-CHD patients had elevated serum homocysteine (Hcy) concentrations. The prevalence of HHcy significantly increased from …
Prevalence Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Colonization Among Medical Students In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Shadi A. Zakai
Prevalence Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Colonization Among Medical Students In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Shadi A. Zakai
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal carriage status among medical students during their clinical rotations. Methods: This cross-sectional study detected the prevalence of MRSA among medical students at King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, using molecular approaches. Nasal swabs were collected from 150 internship and sixth-year medical students between September 2014 and January 2015, and compared with the control group of 32 third-year medical students who were not exposed to clinical work. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) screening was performed to identify Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) nuc gene, and an additional PCR was performed on S. aureus positive …
Review Of 244 Cases Of Ovarian Cysts, Hassan S. Abduljabbar, Yasir A. Bukhari, Ghazal S. Ashour, Afnan A. Amer, Mohammed M. Shaikhoon, Mohammed I. Khojah
Review Of 244 Cases Of Ovarian Cysts, Hassan S. Abduljabbar, Yasir A. Bukhari, Ghazal S. Ashour, Afnan A. Amer, Mohammed M. Shaikhoon, Mohammed I. Khojah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review cases of ovarian cysts managed at a University Hospital, and to identify the factors necessitating the use of laparotomy over laparoscopy. Methods: We carried out a retrospective chart review of all cases of ovarian cysts diagnosed and managed at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between January 2010 and August 2014. All data collected from medical record charts, patents details, clinical presentations, ovarian cysts description, and pathology type were recorded, and management by laparoscopy or laparotomy was identified. Ethical approval was obtained from ethical hospital committee. Results: There were 244 …
Viral Hepatitis In Saudi Arabia: An Unfinished Story, Ayman A. Abdo, Faisal M. Sanai
Viral Hepatitis In Saudi Arabia: An Unfinished Story, Ayman A. Abdo, Faisal M. Sanai
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Role Of Micrornas In Regulating Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion Injury, Zhi-Xing Fan, Jian Yang
The Role Of Micrornas In Regulating Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion Injury, Zhi-Xing Fan, Jian Yang
Saudi Medical Journal
Myocardial ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) injury is a pathological condition characterized by an initial restriction of blood supply to the heart followed by the subsequent restoration of perfusion and concomitant re-oxygenation. This condition may cause heart injury and contribute to morbidity and mortality. Although tremendous advances have been made in understanding the mechanisms of myocardial I/R injury, the translation of these findings into the clinical setting has been largely disappointing. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous, single-stranded, non-coding RNAs ranging from 18-24 nucleotides in length. They are highly conserved and ubiquitously expressed in all species, which control diverse cellular functions by either …
Corticotomy-Assisted Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review Of The Biological Basis And Clinical Effectiveness, Ali H. Hassan, Samar H. Al-Saeed, Basma A. Al-Maghlouth, Maha A. Bahammam, Amal I. Linjawi, Tarek H. El-Bialy
Corticotomy-Assisted Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review Of The Biological Basis And Clinical Effectiveness, Ali H. Hassan, Samar H. Al-Saeed, Basma A. Al-Maghlouth, Maha A. Bahammam, Amal I. Linjawi, Tarek H. El-Bialy
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To systematically review the literature to assess the quality of evidence related to corticotomy-assisted orthodontic treatment (CAOT) as adjunctive treatment in orthodontics. Methods: The study was conducted in the Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between 2013 and 2014. Various electronic databases were searched and abstracts were retrieved. Defined inclusion criteria were then applied to the obtained original articles for further evaluation by 2 examiners independently. The criteria of selection included human, or animal studies, which assessed some aspects of CAOT and/or the biological principles behind it. Case reports and series were excluded. The quality of …
Prevalence Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, And Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Heroin Injectors In The Central Region Of Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz T. Alshomrani
Prevalence Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, And Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Heroin Injectors In The Central Region Of Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz T. Alshomrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To calculate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among inpatient heroin users, and to study the relationships between these infections and patient demographics. Methods: In this retrospective study, heroin users’ inpatient records from the Alamal Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were reviewed for HIV, HBV, and HCV screening results, age, number of admissions, education, and marital and occupational status. The study took place between January 2006 and November 2012. The prevalences of HIV, HBV, and HCV and their associations to demographics were evaluated. Results: A sample of 357 inpatients …
Completeness Of Adverse Drug Reactions Reports Of The Saudi Adverse Event Reporting System, Thamir M. Alshammari, Wa’Ad H. Al-Kathiri, Hervé Le Louet, Hisham S. Aljadhey
Completeness Of Adverse Drug Reactions Reports Of The Saudi Adverse Event Reporting System, Thamir M. Alshammari, Wa’Ad H. Al-Kathiri, Hervé Le Louet, Hisham S. Aljadhey
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess completeness of reports in the Saudi Adverse Event Reporting System (SAERS), which is a part of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority pharmacovigilance system for monitoring the safety of medications. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia using the reports that were received between December 2009 and June 2012 in the SAERS. The completeness was assessed by reviewing the components of the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) form, and how many fields were completed. Descriptive statistics are reported. Result: There were 14,783 reports during the study period. Eighty percent of these reports were spontaneous reports. …
Efficacy Of Insulin Analogues In Diabetic Patients Attending Primary Care Centers, Wedad M. Bardisi, Manal M. Khorsheed, Faisal Magliah, Ayman F. Magliah
Efficacy Of Insulin Analogues In Diabetic Patients Attending Primary Care Centers, Wedad M. Bardisi, Manal M. Khorsheed, Faisal Magliah, Ayman F. Magliah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure the efficacy of new insulin analogues compared with the conventional types of insulin, and to compare their effects on patient satisfaction regarding their weight changes and the frequency of hypoglycemic episodes. Methods: In this retrospective cohort observational study, data was collected from the medical records of 122 eligible diabetics on insulin therapy attending government primary care centers in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from June 2013 to July 2014. The data collected considered the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of the types of insulin therapy used for their treatment. Results: After 12 weeks, there was a reduction …
Effects Of Cigarette Smoking On Morphological Features Of Platelets In Healthy Men, Farahnaz Ghahremanfard, Vahid Semnani, Raheb Ghorbani, Farhad Malek, Ali Behzadfar, Mehrdad Zahmatkesh
Effects Of Cigarette Smoking On Morphological Features Of Platelets In Healthy Men, Farahnaz Ghahremanfard, Vahid Semnani, Raheb Ghorbani, Farhad Malek, Ali Behzadfar, Mehrdad Zahmatkesh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the effects of cigarette smoking on thrombocytopoiesis and some platelet morphological parameters in healthy male smokers. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 542 consecutive healthy men (aged 20 to 88 years), referred to the laboratory of Fatemieh Hospital, Semnan, Iran, between November 2011 and November 2012 for checking up were enrolled. The subjects were divided into 2 groups of smokers (n=258 with frequency of 10 or more cigarette per day with more than 12 months duration of smoking) and non-smokers (n=284). The blood samples were extracted to examine values of platelet indices using an ABX Micros 60 cell …
Epidemiological Review Of Scorpion Stings In Qatar: The Need For Regional Management Guidelines In Emergency Departments, Baha H. Alkahlout, Muhammad M. Abid, Mohammad M. Kasim, Shumaila M. Haneef
Epidemiological Review Of Scorpion Stings In Qatar: The Need For Regional Management Guidelines In Emergency Departments, Baha H. Alkahlout, Muhammad M. Abid, Mohammad M. Kasim, Shumaila M. Haneef
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review the epidemiology of scorpion sting in Qatar, to explore both the clinical significance, and the role of the emergency department (ED) in the management of such cases. Methods: In this retrospective study, we reviewed the records of all scorpion sting cases presented to the ED of Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar between October 2010 and May 2013. Results: A total of 111 cases of scorpion stings were reviewed, 81 (72.9%) were males and 30 (27.1%) were females, with a mean age of 38 years. Localized pain was the most frequent presenting complaint (89 [80.2%]), whereas localized redness …
Plasma And Salivary Total Antioxidant Capacity In Healthy Controls Compared With Aggressive And Chronic Periodontitis Patients, Ulku Baser, Hikmet Gamsiz-Isik, Emine Cifcibasi, Evin Ademoglu, Funda Yalcin
Plasma And Salivary Total Antioxidant Capacity In Healthy Controls Compared With Aggressive And Chronic Periodontitis Patients, Ulku Baser, Hikmet Gamsiz-Isik, Emine Cifcibasi, Evin Ademoglu, Funda Yalcin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the plasma and salivary total antioxidant capacity (TAOC) in patients with generalized chronic periodontitis (CP), generalized aggressive periodontitis (AgP), and periodontally healthy controls. Methods: This cross-sectional study includes of 88 individuals seeking dental treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey between January 2011 and March 2012. Fifteen AgP patients were compared with 21 healthy controls (C1), while 36 CP patients were compared with 16 healthy controls (C2). Clinical periodontal measurements were recorded, and plasma and saliva samples were collected. The TAOC of the plasma and saliva samples were determined using a commercially available colorimetric …
Chronic Renal Failure In A Patient With Bilateral Ureterocele, Samuel A. Dada, Mojeed O. Rafiu, Timothy O. Olanrewaju
Chronic Renal Failure In A Patient With Bilateral Ureterocele, Samuel A. Dada, Mojeed O. Rafiu, Timothy O. Olanrewaju
Saudi Medical Journal
Ureterocele is a congenital anomaly, in which there is mal-development of the caudal segments of the ureter. There is a female preponderance with most cases seen in Caucasians. Among the reported complications of this condition, chronic renal failure occurring in the setting of ureterocele has not been well documented. We report a case of a young girl with bilateral ureterocele presenting with chronic renal failure, whose management presented a diagnostic failure and inadequate treatment.
Management Of Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis, Mostafa S. Mohamed, Hesham Y. Abdel-Motaleb, Fahmy A. Mobarak
Management Of Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis, Mostafa S. Mohamed, Hesham Y. Abdel-Motaleb, Fahmy A. Mobarak
Saudi Medical Journal
Mucormycosis is an uncommon acute invasive fungal infection that affects immunocompromised patients. It progresses rapidly and has poor prognosis if diagnosed late. Early detection, control of the underlying condition with aggressive surgical debridement, administration of systemic and local antifungal therapies, hyperbaric oxygen as adjunctive treatment improves prognosis and survivability.