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Mycobacterium Riyadhense Infections, Mustafa M. Saad, Abeer N. Alshukairi, Mohammed O. Qutub, Noura A. Elkhizzi, Haris M. Hilluru, Ali S. Omrani
Mycobacterium Riyadhense Infections, Mustafa M. Saad, Abeer N. Alshukairi, Mohammed O. Qutub, Noura A. Elkhizzi, Haris M. Hilluru, Ali S. Omrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Mycobacterium riyadhense is a newly described slowly growing, non-tuberculous mycobacterium species. We describe 2 new cases of Mycobacterium riyadhense infections presenting with extra-pulmonary involvement, and reviewed all previously reported cases in the literature. We also describe the spectrum of the disease and explore treatment options based on the experience with the current and previously reported cases.
Rheumatoid Arthritis In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Mira Merashli, Ali S. Jawad
Rheumatoid Arthritis In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Mira Merashli, Ali S. Jawad
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Probiotics On The Treatment Of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication In Children, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
The Effects Of Probiotics On The Treatment Of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication In Children, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Successful Treatment And Follow-Up Of A Case Of Recurrent Pseudosarcomatous Myofibroblastic Proliferation, Jun H. Lei, Lu Yang, Liang R. Liu, Qiang Wei
Successful Treatment And Follow-Up Of A Case Of Recurrent Pseudosarcomatous Myofibroblastic Proliferation, Jun H. Lei, Lu Yang, Liang R. Liu, Qiang Wei
Saudi Medical Journal
This report describes a case of recurrent pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic proliferation (PMP) of the bladder with a satisfactory clinical course after a 3.5-year follow-up. There is a lack of reports of successful treatment experiences on recurrent PMP of the bladder in adults. For the primary lesion, a transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TUR-BT) was performed; for the recurrent lesion, a combination regime of TUR-BT and intravesical mitomycin C proved effective treatment. The patient did not suffer local recurrence or distal metastasis during the 3.5-year follow-up. Our experience may serve as treatment reference to urologists who encounter similar cases.
The Effects Of Probiotics On Treatment Of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication In Children, Mustafa Akcam, Tugba Koca, Hakan Salman, Nermin Karahan
The Effects Of Probiotics On Treatment Of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication In Children, Mustafa Akcam, Tugba Koca, Hakan Salman, Nermin Karahan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the eradication rates and side effects of probiotics added in standard triple therapy for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ). Methods: A prospective open study was performed in the outpatient clinics of the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey between March 2012 and May 2013. Sixty-one symptomatic children (range 7-18 years) with H. pylori infection were randomized to 2 groups: group 1 received standard triple therapy (lansoprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin for 14 days), group 2 received the standard triple therapy plus probiotics ( Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and …
Self-Medication In Central Saudi Arabia: Community Pharmacy Consumers’ Perspectives, Hisham Aljadhey, Ghada A. Assiri, Mansour A. Mahmoud, Sinaa Al-Aqeel, Michael Murray
Self-Medication In Central Saudi Arabia: Community Pharmacy Consumers’ Perspectives, Hisham Aljadhey, Ghada A. Assiri, Mansour A. Mahmoud, Sinaa Al-Aqeel, Michael Murray
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of self-medication and assess the knowledge, attitudes, and perception of consumers toward self-medication. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted over 4 weeks in May 2011 in Riyadh city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Community pharmacies within 5 areas of the city (North, South, West, East, and Middle) were randomly selected for the study. All consumers were approached to participate in the study, with the exception of those buying cosmetic and medicinal equipments. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Results: A total of 538 out of 707 consumers attending community pharmacies in Riyadh …
Students’ Perception Towards The Problem Based Learning Tutorial Session In A System-Based Hybrid Curriculum, Abdulmajeed A. Al-Drees, Mahmoud S. Khalil, Mohammad Irshad, Hamza M. Abdulghani
Students’ Perception Towards The Problem Based Learning Tutorial Session In A System-Based Hybrid Curriculum, Abdulmajeed A. Al-Drees, Mahmoud S. Khalil, Mohammad Irshad, Hamza M. Abdulghani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate students’ perception towards the problem based learning (PBL) session in a system-based hybrid curriculum. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in the College of Medicine, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia at the end of the 2012-2013 academic year. The survey questionnaire was self-administered, and examined perceptions of PBL session benefits, appropriate running of sessions, and tutor’s roles. Results: Out of 510 students, 275 (53.9%) completed the questionnaire. Most of the students reported that PBL sessions were helpful in understanding basic sciences concepts ( p =0.04). In addition, they agreed that PBL sessions increased their knowledge of basic …
Clinical Characteristics And Needle Aspiration Management Of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Lymphadenitis In Children, Omer M. Suliman, Mohammed J. Ahmed, Jalal A. Bilal
Clinical Characteristics And Needle Aspiration Management Of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Lymphadenitis In Children, Omer M. Suliman, Mohammed J. Ahmed, Jalal A. Bilal
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe characteristics of children developing Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) lymphadenitis, and to evaluate needle aspiration treatment. Methods: Children developing BCG lymphadenitis following BCG vaccination in Al-Rass General Hospital, Al-Rass, Saudi Arabia were prospectively studied from October 2008 to September 2013. Non-suppurative BCG lymphadenitis was conservatively managed, while suppurative lymphadenitis was treated by needle aspiration. Results: The mean (SD) age of children (n=23) was 4.1 (1.4) months, and symptoms duration was 2.08 (1.38) months. Fifteen (65.2%) children had suppurative, whereas 8 (34.8%) had non-suppurative lymphadenitis. Age, gender, birth weight, and duration of symptoms were not significantly different between children with …
Management Of Treatment-Naïve Limited-Stage Small Cell Esophagus Carcinoma, Haitao Tao, Fangfang Li, Jinliang Wang, Weiwei Dong, Jie Gao, Shunchang Jiao, Yi Hu
Management Of Treatment-Naïve Limited-Stage Small Cell Esophagus Carcinoma, Haitao Tao, Fangfang Li, Jinliang Wang, Weiwei Dong, Jie Gao, Shunchang Jiao, Yi Hu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the problems and principles of treatment decisions in treatment-naïve limited-stage small cell esophagus carcinoma (LD-SCEC). Methods: Clinical data from 39 patients with LD-SCEC treated in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China between 2000 and 2013 were retrospectively collected with regard to pathologic characteristics, overall survival (OS), and relevant prognostic factors. Results: The median OS was 21.1 months (95% confidence interval [CI]: 12.4-29.7 months). The one-year OS was 76%, 3-year was 25%, and the 5-year OS was 8%. Depth of invasion, lymph metastasis status, and chemotherapy were independent prognostic factors. Of the 39 cases, only …
The Desire To Utilize Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction In Saudi Arabian Women: Predictors And Barriers, Basim A. Awan, Osama A. Samargandi, Hattan A. Alghamdi, Anas A. Sayegh, Yasir J. Hakeem, Leena Merdad, Adnan A. Merdad
The Desire To Utilize Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction In Saudi Arabian Women: Predictors And Barriers, Basim A. Awan, Osama A. Samargandi, Hattan A. Alghamdi, Anas A. Sayegh, Yasir J. Hakeem, Leena Merdad, Adnan A. Merdad
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study factors that influence the desire to utilize breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and to investigate the barriers to reconstruction among women in Saudi Arabia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study at 2 surgical centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to all breast cancer patients attending the surgery clinics for follow-up after mastectomy between January and March 2013. Ninety-one patients met the study inclusion criteria. The first part of the questionnaire covered the demographic and socioeconomic information regarding factors that might influence the desire to utilize breast reconstruction including possible barriers. Multivariate logistic regression was …
Sublingual Varices In Relation To Smoking, Cardiovascular Diseases, Denture Wearing, And Consuming Vitamin Rich Foods, Mohammad H. Al-Shayyab, Zaid H. Baqain
Sublingual Varices In Relation To Smoking, Cardiovascular Diseases, Denture Wearing, And Consuming Vitamin Rich Foods, Mohammad H. Al-Shayyab, Zaid H. Baqain
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify potential risk factors such as smoking, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), denture wearing, and consuming vitamin rich foods, and its relation to the development of sublingual varices (SLV). Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted on patients who attended the Department of Dentistry at The University of Jordan Hospital, Amman, Jordan between February and May 2013. Clinical examinations and inspections of 391 patients (203 males and 188 females), 13-74 years of age were conducted to determine the presence of SLV. Sublingual varices were classified into 2 categories: grade 0 (few or none visible), and grade one (moderate or severe). …
Epidemiology Of Infant Burn In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Abdulla K. Alsalman, Emran A. Algadiem, Maysaa A. Alalwan, Tarek S. Farag
Epidemiology Of Infant Burn In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Abdulla K. Alsalman, Emran A. Algadiem, Maysaa A. Alalwan, Tarek S. Farag
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the epidemiology, pattern, outcome, and impact of infant burns in Eastern Saudi Arabia. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of admitted infants charts over 4 years (2008-2013) at the Burn Unit of King Fahad Hospital, Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The charts were reviewed for age, gender, etiology, site of injury, total body surface area (TBSA), depth of burn, hospital stay, and discharge status. Results: The total number of admissions to the Burn Unit was 510 cases. Out of these cases, 84 were infants, constituting 16.5% of total admissions. Scald burn was the most common etiology affecting 73 …
The Preparedness Of Private Dental Offices And Polyclinics For Medical Emergencies: A Survey In Western Saudi Arabia, Maisa O. Al-Sebaei, Moayyad A. Alkayyal, Abdulelah H. Alsulimani, Othman S. Alsulaimani, Weam T. Habib
The Preparedness Of Private Dental Offices And Polyclinics For Medical Emergencies: A Survey In Western Saudi Arabia, Maisa O. Al-Sebaei, Moayyad A. Alkayyal, Abdulelah H. Alsulimani, Othman S. Alsulaimani, Weam T. Habib
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess preparedness for medical emergencies in private dental offices in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a survey was distributed to 70 dental offices and polyclinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between October 2013 and January 2014. The questionnaire gathered information on the prevention of medical emergencies, the preparedness of the office personnel, and availability of emergency drugs and equipment. Results: For prevention, 92% (n=65) of the offices reported that they obtain a thorough medical history prior to treatment; however, only 11% (n=8) obtain vital signs for each visit. Using a preparedness percent score …
A Rare Case Of Multilocus Brain Abscess Due To Entamoeba Histolytica Infection In A Child, Gülden S. Tamer, Selim Öncel, Sevil Gökbulut, Emin S. Arisoy
A Rare Case Of Multilocus Brain Abscess Due To Entamoeba Histolytica Infection In A Child, Gülden S. Tamer, Selim Öncel, Sevil Gökbulut, Emin S. Arisoy
Saudi Medical Journal
Brain abscess due to Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica) may pose a diagnostic problem or a therapeutic challenge, as evidenced by the paucity of papers reporting complete recovery after treatment. An 11-year-old girl presented with progressive drowsiness, diminished movements of the left upper limb, and swallowing problems. Cranial MRI showed multiple, contrast-dense masses with fluid content. She was started on meropenem. Surgical drainage was performed. No bacterial or fungal growth was observed in drainage samples. Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites were detected in the tissue sample. Intravenous metronidazole was started and continued for 6 weeks, at the end of which abscesses were found …
Traumatic Female Urethral Avulsion, Walid A. Al-Asbahi
Traumatic Female Urethral Avulsion, Walid A. Al-Asbahi
Saudi Medical Journal
Traumatic female urethral avulsion in the absence of a pelvic fracture is an exceedingly rare entity, with no consensus on its management. Here, we present a 35-year-old pregnant woman with severe anterior vaginal wall laceration and complete urethral avulsion secondary to straddle injury. Management consisted of primary urethral and vaginal repair.
Fertility After Oophorectomy Due To Torsion, Haifa A. Al-Turki
Fertility After Oophorectomy Due To Torsion, Haifa A. Al-Turki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of infertility in patients who underwent salpingo-oophorectomy due to adnexal torsion (AT). Methods: All adult women admitted to the Teaching Institution of the University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia who underwent surgery due to AT between January 2001 and 2010 were included. Complete data was collected from the time of admission to the follow up. The data was entered into the database and analyzed. Results: The data of 26 patients was available for analysis. The mean age (±standard deviation) at presentation was 22.19±4.4 years, and average age at follow up was 34.81±5.75 years. The average …
Screening For Urine Abnormalities Among Preschool Children In Western Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Screening For Urine Abnormalities Among Preschool Children In Western Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Epidemiology Of Neural Tube Defects, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Epidemiology Of Neural Tube Defects, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Predictors Of Renal Replacement Therapy And Mortality In Children With Chronic Kidney Disease, Jameela A. Kari, Youssef M. Farag, Ajay K. Singh
Predictors Of Renal Replacement Therapy And Mortality In Children With Chronic Kidney Disease, Jameela A. Kari, Youssef M. Farag, Ajay K. Singh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children, and to look for risk factors to predict renal replacement therapy (RRT) and mortality. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between 2006 and 2014, where the files of 1,000 children with CKD were reviewed. We determined the effect of consanguinity and hypertension, and being a Saudi indigene on mortality and RRT. We compared children with congenital versus non-congenital causes of CKD. Results: The mean±standard deviation age at presentation was 4.9±4.3 years. The median duration of follow up was …
Assessment Of Shared Decision-Making From The Patient’S Perspective, Mashael A. Al-Askar, Asmaa Alyaemni
Assessment Of Shared Decision-Making From The Patient’S Perspective, Mashael A. Al-Askar, Asmaa Alyaemni
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine to which extent shared decision-making (SDM) is perceived in Saudi hospitals, and assess the willingness of the patients to participate in medical care decision making. Methods: A cross sectional study using a non-probability technique (convenience sample) was carried out between March and April 2013 in a tertiary hospital among patients attending the Family and Community Medicine Department, and those who visited the Admission Office in the Surgery Department of Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We distributed our questionnaires using a non probability technique. Out of 450 questionnaires distributed, 327 were valid and …
A Cyp21a2 Gene Mutation In Patients With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Molecular Genetics Report From Saudi Arabia, Sarar Mohamed, Suzan El-Kholy, Nasir Al-Juryyan, Abdulrahman M. Al-Nemri, Khaled K. Abu-Amero
A Cyp21a2 Gene Mutation In Patients With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Molecular Genetics Report From Saudi Arabia, Sarar Mohamed, Suzan El-Kholy, Nasir Al-Juryyan, Abdulrahman M. Al-Nemri, Khaled K. Abu-Amero
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) with the pattern of CYP21A2 gene-mutations in Saudi children. Methods: Between January 2011 and March 2014 at King Fahad Military Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, we thoroughly examined 11 patients with CAH and 2 asymptomatic individuals with a history of affected siblings. Additionally, we sequenced the full coding regions of the CYP21A2 gene and screened the gene for deletion(s)/duplication(s) using the multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) technique. Results: Nine patients had classic CAH and presented with ambiguous genitalia and/or salt losing crisis. Two patients had the non-classic form …
Day-Case Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Hamad H. Al-Qahtani, Mohammed K. Alam, Saleh Asalamah, Mohammed Akeely, Mouhammed Ibrar
Day-Case Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Hamad H. Al-Qahtani, Mohammed K. Alam, Saleh Asalamah, Mohammed Akeely, Mouhammed Ibrar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a day-case procedure. Methods: All consecutive patients who were admitted to the day-surgery unit for laparoscopic cholecystectomy at the Department of Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 2009 to June 2013 were considered for this retrospective study. The medical records were reviewed for age, gender, presenting symptoms, laboratory findings, imaging studies, American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) grade, anesthesia, conversion to open cholecystectomy, complications, the operating surgeons, pain management, nausea, and vomiting, overnight stay, readmission, morbidity, mortality, and outpatient follow up were collected and analyzed. Results: …
Fibrinolytic Changes In Pregnant Women On Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy, Odaburhine E. Osime, Joseph U. Ese-Onakewhor, Samson O. Kolade
Fibrinolytic Changes In Pregnant Women On Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy, Odaburhine E. Osime, Joseph U. Ese-Onakewhor, Samson O. Kolade
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To report on the changes in fibrinolytic activity in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected pregnant women who are undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Methods: Blood was collected from 50 HIV positive women on HAART (test subjects), and 50 HIV positive women not on HAART (controls). These women were attending the prevention of mother to child clinic (PMTCT) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria from January to June 2014. Standard manual techniques were used to estimate plasma fibrinogen concentration (PFC), euglobulin lysis time (ELT), packed cell volume (PCV), and plasma viscosity (PV). Results: The mean …
Frequency And Associated Risk Factors Of Recurrent Diabetic Ketoacidosis Among Saudi Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Ayman A. Al-Hayek, Asirvatham A. Robert, Rim B. Braham, Anoud S. Turki, Fahad S. Al-Sabaan
Frequency And Associated Risk Factors Of Recurrent Diabetic Ketoacidosis Among Saudi Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Ayman A. Al-Hayek, Asirvatham A. Robert, Rim B. Braham, Anoud S. Turki, Fahad S. Al-Sabaan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the frequency and associated risk factors of recurrent diabetic ketoacidosis (RDKA) among Saudi adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 103 T1DM adolescents (aged 13-18 years, 57 males) who were hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) between January 2013 and May 2014 at Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The respondents were purposively, conveniently selected, and interviewed using a structured Arabic questionnaire including clinical information and demographics. Results: Fifty-six participants had experienced one episode of DKA, 41 had 2 episodes, and 6 had ≥3 episodes. Compared …
Knowledge Of Saudi Female University Students Regarding Cervical Cancer And Acceptance Of The Human Papilloma Virus, Ghulam Nabi
Knowledge Of Saudi Female University Students Regarding Cervical Cancer And Acceptance Of The Human Papilloma Virus, Ghulam Nabi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Urinary Tract Infection In Children Younger Than 5 Years: Etiology And Associated Urological Anomalies, Wallaa A. Garout, Hassan S. Kurdi, Abdulrahman H. Shilli, Jameela A. Kari
Urinary Tract Infection In Children Younger Than 5 Years: Etiology And Associated Urological Anomalies, Wallaa A. Garout, Hassan S. Kurdi, Abdulrahman H. Shilli, Jameela A. Kari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the most common underlying organisms, and associated urological anomalies in children presenting with urinary tract infection (UTI). Methods: Retrospectively, all children with confirmed UTI between October 2013 and February 2014 were evaluated at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The electronic files of 279 children presenting with UTI, aged less than 5 years were reviewed. Results: A total of 153 patients (85 males) with a mean (SD) age of 15 (19.86) months were included in the study. Recurrent UTI was present in 45.1%. Urine collection in children less than 2 years of age was …
Antimicrobial Resistance: Insights From The Declaration Of World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance, Mushira A. Enani
Antimicrobial Resistance: Insights From The Declaration Of World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance, Mushira A. Enani
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Prevalence Of Ocular Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome And Associated Complications In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sulaiman A. Al-Saleh, Najwa M. Al-Dabbagh, Saad M. Al-Shamrani, Nusrat M. Khan, Misbahul Arfin, Mohammad Tariq, Hafez M. Al-Faleh
Prevalence Of Ocular Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome And Associated Complications In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sulaiman A. Al-Saleh, Najwa M. Al-Dabbagh, Saad M. Al-Shamrani, Nusrat M. Khan, Misbahul Arfin, Mohammad Tariq, Hafez M. Al-Faleh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX), and associated ophthalmic complications among Saudi patients. Methods: The prevalence of PEX and associated ocular co-morbidities were determined among the Saudi patients visiting the Primary Care Clinic of Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between January 2009 and January 2010. A total of 1967 patients were examined biomicoscopically by ophthalmologists to determine the presence of PEX and associated ocular complications. Results: Sixty-nine of the 1967 examined patients (3.5%) showed the presence of PEX with no significant gender difference. There was an age dependent increase in the prevalence …
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Gene Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism In Saudi Patients With Rheumatic Heart Disease, Khalid M. Al-Harbi, Ibrahim S. Almuzaini, Mohamed M. Morsy, Nada A. Abdelaziz, Alia M. Al-Balawi, Atiyeh M. Abdallah
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Gene Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism In Saudi Patients With Rheumatic Heart Disease, Khalid M. Al-Harbi, Ibrahim S. Almuzaini, Mohamed M. Morsy, Nada A. Abdelaziz, Alia M. Al-Balawi, Atiyeh M. Abdallah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the association between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Saudi patients. Methods: A case-control study was conducted in Saudi RHD patients. Genomic DNA was isolated from 99 RHD patients attending the Pediatric Cardiology Clinic at the Maternity and Children Hospital, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia from March 2013 to June 2014, and from 145 age- and gender-matched controls. Patient clinical records were reviewed to report major and minor modified Jones’ criteria for diagnosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by echocardiography. The ACE I/D polymorphism was identified by polymerase chain reaction. Results: A significant difference …
Culture And Language Differences As A Barrier To Provision Of Quality Care By The Health Workforce In Saudi Arabia, Khalid M. Almutairi
Culture And Language Differences As A Barrier To Provision Of Quality Care By The Health Workforce In Saudi Arabia, Khalid M. Almutairi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify, synthesize, and summarize issues and challenges related to the culture and language differences of the health workforce in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A comprehensive systematic review was conducted in May 2014 to locate published articles. Two independent researchers in consultation with several experts used 4 electronic databases (ISI Web of Knowledge, Science Direct, PubMed, and Cochrane) to scrutinize articles published from January 2000 - March 2014. Each of the studies was given a quality assessment rating of weak, moderate, or strong, and was evaluated for methodological soundness using Russell and Gregory’s criteria. Results: The online literature search identified …