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Desmoid Tumor (Fibromatosis) Of The Head And Neck, Hazim N. Barnouti
Desmoid Tumor (Fibromatosis) Of The Head And Neck, Hazim N. Barnouti
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Characterization Of Thyroid Function And Antithyroid Antibody Tests Among Saudis, Anwar A. Jammah, Anwar S. Alshehri, Afaf A. Alrakhis, Asma S. Alhedaithy, Asma M. Almadhi, Hala M. Alkwai, Maram M. Alhamad, Saad H. Alzahrani
Characterization Of Thyroid Function And Antithyroid Antibody Tests Among Saudis, Anwar A. Jammah, Anwar S. Alshehri, Afaf A. Alrakhis, Asma S. Alhedaithy, Asma M. Almadhi, Hala M. Alkwai, Maram M. Alhamad, Saad H. Alzahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To determine the reference intervals for thyroid function tests and the prevalence of thyroid autoimmunity in the Saudi population. Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study was conducted in King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from January to June 2013. History and physical examination were obtained. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4), and free triiodothyronine (FT3) were measured by Electro-chemiluminescence Immunoassay system-assay. Anti-thyroperoxidase, and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent-assay. Subjects with previous or a family history of thyroid disorders, those taking medications affecting thyroid function, pregnant or lactating women, and those with goiter were excluded. Individuals with positive …
Antibodies Against Human Platelet Alloantigens And Human Leucocyte Antigen Class 1 In Saudi Arabian Multiparous Women And Multi-Transfused Patients, Sarah K. Al-Ouda, Abdulmajeed A. Al-Banyan, Farjah H. Al-Gahtani, Abdel-Galil M. Abdel-Gader, Lateefa O. Al-Dakhil
Antibodies Against Human Platelet Alloantigens And Human Leucocyte Antigen Class 1 In Saudi Arabian Multiparous Women And Multi-Transfused Patients, Sarah K. Al-Ouda, Abdulmajeed A. Al-Banyan, Farjah H. Al-Gahtani, Abdel-Galil M. Abdel-Gader, Lateefa O. Al-Dakhil
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the frequency of alloimmunization against human platelet antigens (HPAs) and human leucocyte antigen class 1 (HLA1) in multiparous women and multi-transfused patients. Methods: This prospective study was conducted between January and August 2013, on 50 multiparous women with no history of previous blood transfusion recruited from the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, and 50 patients, who received multiple platelet transfusions, recruited from the Hematology/Oncology Ward, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results: The frequency of alloimmunization among multiparous pregnant women was 76%, as follows: 16% against HLA1 only, 8% against HPAs only, 52% against both HPAs and …
Hyperlipidemia In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients In Saudi Arabia: Correlation With C-Reactive Protein Levels And Disease Activity, Suzan M. Attar
Hyperlipidemia In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients In Saudi Arabia: Correlation With C-Reactive Protein Levels And Disease Activity, Suzan M. Attar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of hyperlipidemia in patients from Saudi Arabia with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and to investigate its relationship with C-reactive protein level and disease activity. Methods: A cross-sectional 3-year study was conducted on RA patients at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia between January 2011 and December 2013. Lipid profiles were determined following 12-hour overnight fasting, and the association of lipid profiles with C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and disease activity was determined. Results: This study involved a total of 180 RA patients (mean age: 40.49±12.19 years). These subjects displayed a high prevalence of elevated total cholesterol (55.1%), …
Assessment Of Knowledge Of Celiac Disease Among Health Care Professionals, Asaad M. Assiri, Anjum Saeed, Elshazaly Saeed, Mohammad I. El-Mouzan, Ahmed A. Alsarkhy, Muath Al-Turaiki, Ali Al-Mehaidib, Mohsin Rashid, Anhar Ullah
Assessment Of Knowledge Of Celiac Disease Among Health Care Professionals, Asaad M. Assiri, Anjum Saeed, Elshazaly Saeed, Mohammad I. El-Mouzan, Ahmed A. Alsarkhy, Muath Al-Turaiki, Ali Al-Mehaidib, Mohsin Rashid, Anhar Ullah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess knowledge of celiac disease among medical professionals (physicians). Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of hospital-based medical staff in primary, secondary, and tertiary care public, and private hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA). We carried out the study between January 2013 and January 2104 at King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. A pretested questionnaire was distributed to the potential participants. A scoring system was used to classify the level of knowledge of participants into 3 categories: poor, fair, and good. Results: A total of 109 physicians completed the survey and of these participants, 86.3% …
A Rare Case Of Multilocus Brain Abscess Due To Entamoeba Histolytica Infection In A Child, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
A Rare Case Of Multilocus Brain Abscess Due To Entamoeba Histolytica Infection In A Child, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Triaging Self-Referred Patients Attending Ophthalmic Emergency Room, Mazen S. Alsamnan, Ahmed Mousa, Safa Al-Kuwaileet, Adel H. Alsuhaibani
Triaging Self-Referred Patients Attending Ophthalmic Emergency Room, Mazen S. Alsamnan, Ahmed Mousa, Safa Al-Kuwaileet, Adel H. Alsuhaibani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To introduce an effective and safe ophthalmic triaging system to be used by non-ophthalmologists. Methods: A modified scoring triage system with more relevant clinical symptoms and signs from a previously published Rome Eye Scoring System for Urgency and Emergency (RESCUE) was evaluated over a 2-month period. The study was conducted following a prospective cohort design between March and September 2014 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Only self-referred patients were included. Its reliability in differentiating urgent and semi-urgent conditions from non-urgent conditions, identifying patients who need immediate intervention, and decreasing the waiting time were tested using Mann …
Increasing Trends In Kidney Cancer Over The Last 2 Decades In Saudi Arabia, Sultan S. Alkhateeb, Jawaher M. Alkhateeb, Eman A. Alrashidi
Increasing Trends In Kidney Cancer Over The Last 2 Decades In Saudi Arabia, Sultan S. Alkhateeb, Jawaher M. Alkhateeb, Eman A. Alrashidi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the trends of kidney cancer over the last 2 decades in a subset of a Saudi Arabian population. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study in a tertiary care center including all adult patients with primary kidney cancer who presented and were managed between 1990 and 2010. The time period was split into 4 quartiles, and variables tested and compared using chi-square, T-test, and Kaplan-Meier curves for survival. Results: The total was 215 patients with a mean age of 57.8 years. There was an increase in the number of kidney cancer cases over the last 2 decades. There …
Impact Of Maternal And Neonatal Factors On Parameters Of Hematopoietic Potential In Umbilical Cord Blood, Sara Y. Al-Deghaither
Impact Of Maternal And Neonatal Factors On Parameters Of Hematopoietic Potential In Umbilical Cord Blood, Sara Y. Al-Deghaither
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine characteristics of laboratory parameters of hematopoietic potential in umbilical cord blood and their association with maternal and neonatal factors. Methods: This prospective analysis was performed on 206 umbilical cord blood donations (50-200 ml) from King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between January and September 2014. Samples were processed and analyzed for total nucleated cells (TNC’s), cluster designation (CD)45 + , CD34 + counts, nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) count, and viability testing. Results: Most of the study participants (63.6%) were on their first 3 deliveries and from women with age between 17 and …
Pediatric Hypertension In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia, Shaea A. Alkahtani
Pediatric Hypertension In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia, Shaea A. Alkahtani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the levels of blood pressure (BP) between male and female adolescents in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and reference percentiles for Saudi adolescents. A secondary aim was to explore the distribution of BP among the participants based on age and gender. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 146 boys and girls attending intermediate and secondary schools in 2 regions (Al-Mallaha and Al-Mubarraz) in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Weight, random blood glucose, and BP were collected by a team of health educators in the morning of the school day between April and May 2014. …
Risk Factors Of Diarrhea In Children Under 5 Years In Al-Mukalla, Yemen, Ali S. Bahartha, Jalil I. Alezzi
Risk Factors Of Diarrhea In Children Under 5 Years In Al-Mukalla, Yemen, Ali S. Bahartha, Jalil I. Alezzi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the risk factors associated with diarrhea among children below 5-years-old in Mukalla, Yemen, and compare with other studies. Methods: We conducted a case-control study on 200 children (100 cases and 100 controls) who attended the Maternity and Child Hospital, outpatient-clinics, and the Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Mukalla, Hadhramout, Yemen between February and April 2013. Results: We found that the significant risk factors associated with diarrhea were crowded housing (odds ratio [OR] 2.02; p =0.02; confidence interval [CI] 1.03-4.01), incomplete vaccination of the child (OR=2.02; p =0.027; CI: 1.08-3.8), and recurrent diarrheal illness during the last 3 …
Prevalence Of Spinal Disorders And Their Relationships With Age And Gender, Ali M. Alshami
Prevalence Of Spinal Disorders And Their Relationships With Age And Gender, Ali M. Alshami
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To establish the period prevalence of spinal disorders referred to physical therapy in a university hospital over a 3-year period, and to determine the relationships of common spinal disorders with patients’ age and gender. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in the Physical Therapy Department, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Computer data of all new electronic referrals from January 2011 to December 2013 were retrieved and reviewed. The computer data included demographic information, referring facility, and diagnosis/disorder. Results: One thousand six hundred and sixty-nine (28.1%) of all referred patients (5929) had spinal disorders. The most …
Satisfaction Of Medical Students With Simulation Based Learning, Sajida Agha, Asma Y. Alhamrani, Muhammad A. Khan
Satisfaction Of Medical Students With Simulation Based Learning, Sajida Agha, Asma Y. Alhamrani, Muhammad A. Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate medical students’ satisfaction with simulation based learning strategy (SBL). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between October and November 2013 at the College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. All third and fourth year medical students (n=185) both males and females were included. A self-developed questionnaire on the effect of SBL was used. Items included were related to knowledge, skill, environment, resources, and faculty. The questionnaire was validated by an expert reviewer, and the reliability was calculated for all the questionnaire items. Responses were measured on a 5 point Likert-type …
Prevalence Of Dental Caries In Primary And Permanent Teeth And Its Relation With Tooth Brushing Habits Among Schoolchildren In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Faraz A. Farooqi, Abdul Khabeer, Imran A. Moheet, Soban Q. Khan, Imran Farooq, Aws S., Arrejaie
Prevalence Of Dental Caries In Primary And Permanent Teeth And Its Relation With Tooth Brushing Habits Among Schoolchildren In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Faraz A. Farooqi, Abdul Khabeer, Imran A. Moheet, Soban Q. Khan, Imran Farooq, Aws S., Arrejaie
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dental caries in the primary and permanent teeth, and evaluate the brushing habits of school children in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: This study was conducted at Dammam, KSA. Oral examination of the participants was conducted from February to May 2014. The total sample size for this cross-sectional study was 711. There were 397 children between the age of 6-9 years, who were examined for primary teeth caries, and 314 between the age 10-12 years were examined for permanent teeth caries. Primary and permanent dentitions were studied for decayed, missing, and filled …
Medical Therapy Of A Left-Sided Native Valve Endocarditis With Neurologic Sequela, Choon S. Ng, Shawal Mohamad, Oteh Maskon
Medical Therapy Of A Left-Sided Native Valve Endocarditis With Neurologic Sequela, Choon S. Ng, Shawal Mohamad, Oteh Maskon
Saudi Medical Journal
Infective endocarditis could present with a plethora of signs and symptoms. Among the rarity of its presentation is acute confusion associated with neurological deficits, mimicking stroke especially in the young population. We report a case of a 33-year-old young man with acute right-sided hemiparesis and confusion 2 weeks after tooth extraction. The brain CT and MRI was consistent with new infarction on the left middle and anterior cerebral arteries’ territory. Echocardiography unveiled the existence of posterior mitral valve leaflet vegetation. Blood culture grew Group B beta-haemolytic Streptococcus , sensitive to penicillin. Two weeks of intravenous gentamicin with 6 weeks of …
Saddle Pulmonary Embolus And Bronchiolitis Obliterans With Organizing Pneumonia Develop Simultaneously After First Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate, 5fu Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer, Fahad M. Al-Hameed
Saudi Medical Journal
A 62-year-old woman underwent a right mastectomy with axillary node dissection for a poorly differentiated ductal carcinoma. One month later, she underwent a left nephrectomy for a renal cell carcinoma. Two weeks after, she received her first cycle of cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and 5FU (CMF) as a part of her breast cancer treatment. We describe an unusual case of non-occlusive saddle pulmonary embolus with extensive bilateral deep vein thrombosis and severe bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia developing simultaneously after the first CMF chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Dimensions Of Physical Wellness Among Medical Students Of Public And Private Medical Colleges In Pakistan, Rakhshaan Khan, Rehana Rehman, Mukhtiar Baig, Mehwish Hussain, Mariam Khan, Fatima Syed
Dimensions Of Physical Wellness Among Medical Students Of Public And Private Medical Colleges In Pakistan, Rakhshaan Khan, Rehana Rehman, Mukhtiar Baig, Mehwish Hussain, Mariam Khan, Fatima Syed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine adherence to dimensions of physical wellness among medical students of public and private medical colleges in Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from January to July 2011 among 820 students of private and public medical colleges in Karachi, Pakistan. Results: Overall, medical students scored low in dimensions of physical wellness. Private medical colleges students were fond of vigorous activities such as aerobics and swimming, whereas public medical colleges students were involved in moderate intensity activities such as walking and use of stairs ( p <0.0001). Private students reported to consume more fast food ( p =0.0001), had less sleep ( p =0.0001), but attended regular annual medical checkups ( p =0.009) as compared with their public institute counterparts. Safe practices such as avoidance of tobacco were almost the same. Conclusion: Comprehensive adherence to all dimensions of physical wellness was lacking among medical students.
Critical Care Service In Saudi Arabia, Awad Al-Omari, Hesham S. Abdelwahed, Mariam A. Alansari
Critical Care Service In Saudi Arabia, Awad Al-Omari, Hesham S. Abdelwahed, Mariam A. Alansari
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
A Review Of The Therapeutic Effects Of Using Miswak (Salvadora Persica) On Oral Health, Mohammad M. Haque, Saeed A. Alsareii
A Review Of The Therapeutic Effects Of Using Miswak (Salvadora Persica) On Oral Health, Mohammad M. Haque, Saeed A. Alsareii
Saudi Medical Journal
Miswak is a traditional chewing stick prepared from the roots, twigs, and stem of Salvadora persica and has been used as a natural method for tooth cleaning in many parts of the world for thousands of years. A number of scientific studies have demonstrated that the miswak ( Salvadora persica ) possesses antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-cariogenic, and anti-plaque properties. Several studies have also claimed that miswak has anti-oxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. The use of a miswak has an immediate effect on the composition of saliva. Several clinical studies have confirmed that the mechanical and chemical cleansing efficacy of miswak …
Effect Of Energy Drink Intake Before Exercise On Indices Of Physical Performance In Untrained Females, Maiadah N. Al-Fares, Ahmed A. Alsunni, Farrukh Majeed, Ahmed Badar
Effect Of Energy Drink Intake Before Exercise On Indices Of Physical Performance In Untrained Females, Maiadah N. Al-Fares, Ahmed A. Alsunni, Farrukh Majeed, Ahmed Badar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the effect of energy drink consumption before exercise on indices of physical performance in untrained females. Methods: This single blind placebo controlled experimental study was carried out at the Physiology Department, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from September 2011 to May 2012, on 32 healthy female students, in a crossover design. They were given either a standardized energy drink or the placebo 45 minutes before the exercise. Time to exhaustion and the stages of Bruce protocol achieved were noted. Heart rate, blood pressure, peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, and blood lactate were recorded before and …
Epidemiology Of Pediatric Hand Fractures Presenting To A University Hospital In Central Saudi Arabia, Fahad S. Al-Jasser, Ahmed M. Mandil, Amal M. Al-Nafissi, Hani A. Al-Ghamdi, Mohammad M. Al-Qattan
Epidemiology Of Pediatric Hand Fractures Presenting To A University Hospital In Central Saudi Arabia, Fahad S. Al-Jasser, Ahmed M. Mandil, Amal M. Al-Nafissi, Hani A. Al-Ghamdi, Mohammad M. Al-Qattan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the epidemiology of pediatric hand fractures and to provide recommendations regarding prevention. Methods: Medical records and x-rays were retrospectively reviewed for age at the time of injury, gender, fracture pattern, place where the injury occurred, and mechanism of injury. The study was conducted at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between January 2005 and December 2011. Results: Of 361 cases reviewed, there were 291 (80.6%) male and 70 (19.4%) female patients. Most (46.2%) were in the age group of 13-18 years. For age group 1-4 years, the most common place of occurrence was at home (81.3%) …
Celebrating The World Blood Donor Day, Omar Alsuhaibani, Jasem Albasri
Celebrating The World Blood Donor Day, Omar Alsuhaibani, Jasem Albasri
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Genetic Polymorphisms In Paraoxonase 1 And G Protein-Coupled Receptor 77, And The Risk Of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency In A Saudi Population, Khalid K. Alharbi
Genetic Polymorphisms In Paraoxonase 1 And G Protein-Coupled Receptor 77, And The Risk Of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency In A Saudi Population, Khalid K. Alharbi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the role of amino acid substitution variants Q192R and C698T in the development of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency in a Saudi male population. Methods: This case-control study was carried out in 200 Saudi male individuals: 100 patients with G6PD deficiency, and 100 control subjects collected between July and August 2011 in the Taif region of Saudi Arabia. A total of 2100 male Saudi individuals were screened by a fluorescence spot test, and 100 with G6PD deficiency were selected. Two common variants PON1 (rs662) and C5L2 (rs149572881) were genotyped using polymerase chain reaction followed by restriction fragment length …
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis In Adult And Child Patients: Knowledge Among Dentists In Saudi Arabia, Afnan F. Al-Fouzan, Rafif M. Al-Shinaiber, Refal S. Al-Baijan, Mohammed M. Al-Balawi
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis In Adult And Child Patients: Knowledge Among Dentists In Saudi Arabia, Afnan F. Al-Fouzan, Rafif M. Al-Shinaiber, Refal S. Al-Baijan, Mohammed M. Al-Balawi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate dentists’ knowledge regarding the prevention of infective endocarditis in Saudi Arabia and their implementation of the 2007 American Heart Association guidelines. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, in March 2014, 801 dentists who practice in different regions of Saudi Arabia completed a questionnaire regarding the need for antibiotic prophylaxis for specific cardiac conditions and specific dental procedures, prophylaxis regimens in adults and children, and recommendations for patients on chronic antibiotics, and in dental emergencies. The data were analyzed using one-way analyses of variance (ANOVAs) and independent t-tests, and a p -value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The total knowledge level regarding antibiotic prophylaxis among all participants was 52.2%, with a significant difference between dentists who graduated before and after 2007. Comparing the level of knowledge among different dental specialists, surgeons and periodontists had the highest level of knowledge regarding the use of antibiotic prophylaxis. Amoxicillin was prescribed as the drug of choice by 63.9% of the participants. Conclusion: This study emphasized the need for continuous education and for formal inclusion of the guidelines in the students’ curriculum, as well as for strategic placement of the guidelines in locations throughout dental clinics.
The Role Of Anti-Mullerian Hormone And Inhibin B In The Assessment Of Metformin Therapy In Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Basil O. Saleh, Wasan F. Ibraheem, Nada S. Ameen
The Role Of Anti-Mullerian Hormone And Inhibin B In The Assessment Of Metformin Therapy In Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Basil O. Saleh, Wasan F. Ibraheem, Nada S. Ameen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the role of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and inhibin B in the evaluation of the effectiveness of short- (3 months) and long-term (6 months or more) metformin therapy in Iraqi women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Biochemistry Department, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq from June 2010 to May 2011. It included 38 volunteers of women patients with PCOS, aged 18-38 years, who were classified into: Group I (GI, n=20); Group II included women in GI that were followed up after they were treated with metformin hydrochloride …
Comprehensive Patient Care Improves Quality Of Life In Transfusion Dependent Patients With Β-Thalassemia, Salah S. Ali, Ahmad M. Tarawah, Zakaria M. Al-Hawsawi, Mohammed A. Zolaly, Waheed Turkustani
Comprehensive Patient Care Improves Quality Of Life In Transfusion Dependent Patients With Β-Thalassemia, Salah S. Ali, Ahmad M. Tarawah, Zakaria M. Al-Hawsawi, Mohammed A. Zolaly, Waheed Turkustani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate levels of quality of life (QOL) among thalassemia patients at the Hereditary Blood Disorders Center in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on 43 transfusion dependent thalassemia patients compared with 43 normal subjects, as a control, using the World Health Organization Quality Of Life - Brief questionnaire between May 2012 and September 2012 at the Hereditary Blood Disorders Center, Maternity and Children Hospital in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results: Forty-three thalassemia patients were examined, 23 males and 20 females, and compared with 43 peers (control group), 24 males and …
An Epidemic Analysis Of Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease In Zunyi, China Between 2012 And 2014, Weiwei Zhang, Bo Huang, Chaokun She, Yan Liu, Huabo Tong, Fengxue Wang, Kaifeng Wu
An Epidemic Analysis Of Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease In Zunyi, China Between 2012 And 2014, Weiwei Zhang, Bo Huang, Chaokun She, Yan Liu, Huabo Tong, Fengxue Wang, Kaifeng Wu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To re-evaluate the epidemiology of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in a non-vaccinated population in Zunyi, China. Methods: We used laboratory-based data from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, China to assess the epidemiology of the HFMD caused by enteroviruses between January 2012 and November 2014. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to determine human enteroviruses from a total of 12313 probable cases enrolled in this retrospective study. All analyses were stratified by enterovirus serotype, gender, and age. Results: Virological results were available for 12313 cases of probable HFMD. A total of 5750 cases were …
Asthma Control Among Adults In Saudi Arabia: Study Of Determinants, Abdulaziz A. Binsaeed
Asthma Control Among Adults In Saudi Arabia: Study Of Determinants, Abdulaziz A. Binsaeed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the determinants of uncontrolled asthma in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A consecutive series of adult asthma patients attending 3 pulmonary primary care clinics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a scheduled appointment were interviewed. A multiple logistic regression analysis was used. Results: The proportion of patients with uncontrolled asthma was 68.1% (177/260). Daily tobacco smoking or monthly household income less than 15,000 Saudi Arabian Riyals were associated with a 4.6 (95% confidence interval [CI]=1.3-16.4) and 3.4 (95% CI=1.8-6.6) times increase in the odds of having uncontrolled asthma. Patients with less than a graduate degree (odds ratio [OR]=3.1; 95% CI=1.0-9.5) …
Prevalence Of Stress And Its Determinants Among Residents In Saudi Arabia, Fahad D. Alosaimi, Sana N. Kazim, Auroabah S. Almufleh, Bandar S. Aladwani, Abdullah S. Alsubaie
Prevalence Of Stress And Its Determinants Among Residents In Saudi Arabia, Fahad D. Alosaimi, Sana N. Kazim, Auroabah S. Almufleh, Bandar S. Aladwani, Abdullah S. Alsubaie
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine perceived stress among residents in Saudi Arabia and its associated risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study of all residents registered at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was conducted between May and October 2012. We assessed the likelihood of stress using the perceived stress scale (PSS). Results: Out of the 4000 residents contacted, 1035 responded and 938 were included. The mean (±standard deviation) PSS score was 22.0±5.1 (median 22 and inter-quartile range of 18-25). With the exception of gender and nationality, no significant associations were found between stress and socio-demographic or behavioral factors. Stress …
Physicians’ Knowledge, Perceptions, And Attitudes Toward Antimicrobial Prescribing In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abeer M. Baadani, Kamran Baig, Wafa A. Alfahad, Sultan Aldalbahi, Ali S. Omrani
Physicians’ Knowledge, Perceptions, And Attitudes Toward Antimicrobial Prescribing In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abeer M. Baadani, Kamran Baig, Wafa A. Alfahad, Sultan Aldalbahi, Ali S. Omrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward antimicrobial prescribing among physicians practicing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A questionnaire was developed and distributed to physicians working in hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between June and August 2013. The results were analyzed using Stata 12 software. Results: Two hundred and twelve (84.8%) full responses were returned. Most respondents perceived antimicrobial resistance as a significant problem in their daily practice (119, 56.1%) and at a national level (148, 69.8%). Inappropriate empirical therapy (101, 47.6%) and excessive use of antimicrobials in healthcare settings (66, 31.1%) were believed to be the main contributors …