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Comparing Dental Students’ Perceptions Of Their Educational Environment In Northwestern Saudi Arabia, Mohammad S. Ahmad, Ahmed Bhayat, Hani T. Fadel, Mohammad S. Mahrous
Comparing Dental Students’ Perceptions Of Their Educational Environment In Northwestern Saudi Arabia, Mohammad S. Ahmad, Ahmed Bhayat, Hani T. Fadel, Mohammad S. Mahrous
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the perceptions of dental students over a 5-year period. Methods: This cohort study was carried at Taibah University, College of Dentistry, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia between 2009 and 2014. Data was obtained using the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM), which consists of 50 items, 4 of these were irrelevant to this cohort and were excluded. All students registered in 2009 were included and followed up in 2014. Their responses were compared using the paired student’s t-test. Results: Thirty-four students completed the questionnaire in 2009, and 30 of them participated in 2014 (12% drop out rate). The …
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus In Children, Farah Thabet, Hind Bafaqih, Sulaiman Almohaimeed
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus In Children, Farah Thabet, Hind Bafaqih, Sulaiman Almohaimeed
Saudi Medical Journal
The Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a new human disease caused by a novel coronavirus (CoV). The disease is reported mainly in adults. Data in children are scarce. The disease caused by MERS-CoV in children presents with a wide range of clinical manifestations, and it is associated with a lower mortality rate compared with adults. Poor outcome is observed mainly in admitted patients with medical comorbidities. We report a new case of MERS-CoV infection in a 9-month-old child complicated by severe respiratory symptoms, multi-organ dysfunction, and death. We reviewed the literature in an attempt to characterize the mode of …
Leishmaniasis, Malaria, And Schistosomiasis Concurrently In An 8-Year-Old Boy
Leishmaniasis, Malaria, And Schistosomiasis Concurrently In An 8-Year-Old Boy
Saudi Medical Journal
An overlap in the distribution of the 2 diseases (leishmaniasis and malaria) was reported in endemic areas, and it can cause significant delay in the diagnosis of leishmaniasis. Here, an 8-year-old Yemeni boy who was initially diagnosed as malaria and schistosomiasis, and later on as leishmaniasis is reported. He presented with prolonged fever, hepatosplenomegaly, and diarrhea. His blood film was positive for Plasmodium falciparum malaria , and his stool was positive for Schistosoma mansoni . Although a full therapeutic course of antimalarial and schistosoma was administered, his fever, weight loss, and increased hepatosplenomegaly continued. Bone marrow aspiration was carried out …
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Colorectal Cancer 2014, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Ali M. Alzahrani, Mohammed M. Rahal, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali H. Aljubran, Nasser A. Alsanea, Omar A. Al-Obeed, Magdy S. Kandil, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Khaled S. Balaraj, Mosa A. Fagih
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Colorectal Cancer 2014, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Ali M. Alzahrani, Mohammed M. Rahal, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali H. Aljubran, Nasser A. Alsanea, Omar A. Al-Obeed, Magdy S. Kandil, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Khaled S. Balaraj, Mosa A. Fagih
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Rheumatoid Arthritis In Saudi Arabia, Hani M. Almoallim, Laila A. Alharbi
Rheumatoid Arthritis In Saudi Arabia, Hani M. Almoallim, Laila A. Alharbi
Saudi Medical Journal
The status of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Saudi Arabia (SA) was examined from various perspectives based on a systematic literature review and the authors’ personal experiences. In this regard, database and journal search were conducted to identify studies on RA in SA, yielding a total of 43 articles. Although efforts have been made to promote RA research in SA, current studies mostly represent only a few centers and may not accurately portray the national status of RA care. Notably, biological therapies were introduced early for almost all practicing rheumatologists in SA (government and private). However, no national guidelines regarding the …
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Gastric Cancer 2014, Magdy S. Kandil, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Mohammed M. Rahal, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali M. Alzahrani, Ali H. Aljubran, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Nizar M. Yamani, Ibrahim S. Alomary, Mosa A. Fagih
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Gastric Cancer 2014, Magdy S. Kandil, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Mohammed M. Rahal, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali M. Alzahrani, Ali H. Aljubran, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Nizar M. Yamani, Ibrahim S. Alomary, Mosa A. Fagih
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Stereological Studies Of The Effects Of Sodium Benzoate Or Ascorbic Acid On Rats’ Cerebellum, Ali Noorafshan, Mahboobeh Erfanizadeh, Saied Karbalay-Doust
Stereological Studies Of The Effects Of Sodium Benzoate Or Ascorbic Acid On Rats’ Cerebellum, Ali Noorafshan, Mahboobeh Erfanizadeh, Saied Karbalay-Doust
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the cerebellar structure in sodium benzoate (NaB) or ascorbic acid (AA) treated rats. METHODS: This experimental study was conducted between May and September 2013 in the Laboratory Animal Center of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. The rats received distilled either water, NaB (200mg/kg/day), AA (100mg/kg/day), or NaB+AA. The hemispheres were removed after 28 days and underwent quantitative study. RESULTS: The total volume of the cerebellar hemisphere, its cortex, intracerebellar nuclei; the total number of the Purkinje, Bergman, granule, neurons, and glial cells of the molecular layer; and neurons and glial cells of the intracerebellar nuclei …
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Pancreatic Cancer 2014, Mohammed M. Rahal, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Magdy S. Kandil, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali M. Alzahrani, Ali H. Aljubran, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Monther A. Kabbani, Mosa A. Fagih
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Pancreatic Cancer 2014, Mohammed M. Rahal, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Magdy S. Kandil, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali M. Alzahrani, Ali H. Aljubran, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Monther A. Kabbani, Mosa A. Fagih
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Zoonoses In The Arabian Peninsula, Ulrich Wernery
Zoonoses In The Arabian Peninsula, Ulrich Wernery
Saudi Medical Journal
The human population is rising and will soon reach 9 billion people. In parallel, the demand for animal protein is increasing and with it is the threat of zoonotic diseases. We must therefore be on our guard. The close association of people with animals promotes the opportunity for zoonotic infections and real danger may arise when animals are imported with no health background. Therefore, it is essential to implement strict import controls, and establish efficient quarantine facilities. Many viral, bacterial, and zoonotic diseases have been diagnosed on the Arabian Peninsula, either by isolating the pathogens or through serological surveys. Most …
Dyslipidemia And Serum Mineral Profiles In Patients With Thyroid Disorders, Abdelgayoum A. Abdel-Gayoum
Dyslipidemia And Serum Mineral Profiles In Patients With Thyroid Disorders, Abdelgayoum A. Abdel-Gayoum
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To investigate changes in serum lipid profile, levels of serum minerals associated with thyroid disorders, and to compare these with the serum lipid and mineral profiles in hypothyroid patients receiving thyroxine therapy. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in King Khaled Hospital, Hail, Saudi Arabia. The patient database was searched for new patients with thyroid dysfunction between January 2011 and June 2012. They were classified into 5 groups: 1) subclinical-hypothyroid (SHY), 2) overt-hypothyroid (OHY), 3) subclinical-hyperthyroid (SHE), 4) overt-hyperthyroid (OHE), 5) patients under thyroxine therapy (EU), and normal controls. RESULTS: The OHY group showed impaired renal function; whereas, the …
Screening For Urine Abnormalities Among Preschool Children In Western Saudi Arabia, Abdulla A. Alharthi, Azza A. Taha, Awatif E. Edrees, Ali N. Elnawawy
Screening For Urine Abnormalities Among Preschool Children In Western Saudi Arabia, Abdulla A. Alharthi, Azza A. Taha, Awatif E. Edrees, Ali N. Elnawawy
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the frequency of urinary problems among preschool children. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 1000 preschool asymptomatic children attending the outpatient clinics of the Children’s Hospital, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between August 2013 and December 2013 were subjected to dipstick urine analysis. Microscopic examination was performed for the abnormal dipstick samples, and children with hematuria were investigated for kidney function. RESULTS: Dipstick urine analysis revealed abnormal findings in 25.1% of the screened children. The most common dipstick abnormalities were positive nitrite test in 18.1%, hematuria in 16.9%, and positive leukocyte esterase test in 14.3% of the cases. …
Production Of Recombinant Streptokinase From Streptococcus Pyogenes Isolate And Its Potential For Thrombolytic Therapy, Abdullah S. Assiri, Basiouny A. El-Gamal, Elsayed E. Hafez, Mohamed A. Haidara
Production Of Recombinant Streptokinase From Streptococcus Pyogenes Isolate And Its Potential For Thrombolytic Therapy, Abdullah S. Assiri, Basiouny A. El-Gamal, Elsayed E. Hafez, Mohamed A. Haidara
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To produce an effective recombinant streptokinase (rSK) from pathogenic Streptococcus pyogenes isolate in yeast, and evaluate its potential for thrombolytic therapy. METHODS: This study was conducted from November 2012 to December 2013 at King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Throat swabs collected from 45 pharyngitis patients in Asser Central Hospital, Abha, KSA were used to isolate Streptococcus pyogenes. The bacterial DNA was used for amplification of the streptokinase gene (1200 bp). The gene was cloned and in vitro transcribed in an eukaryotic expression vector that was transformed into yeast Pichia pastoris SMD1168, and the rSK protein …
Histopathological Features Of Breast Cancer In Al-Madinah Region Of Saudi Arabia, Abdulkader Albasri, Akbar S. Hussainy, Ibrahim Sundkji, Ahmed Alhujaily
Histopathological Features Of Breast Cancer In Al-Madinah Region Of Saudi Arabia, Abdulkader Albasri, Akbar S. Hussainy, Ibrahim Sundkji, Ahmed Alhujaily
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To observe the frequency of breast cancer among Saudi patients and to highlight the age variations and features of advanced cancer. METHODS: A retrospective study of breast cancer biopsies from all Saudi patients performed between January 2006 and December 2013 in King Fahad Hospital, Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. All the available demographic and tumor related data was analyzed. RESULTS: Of 1005 breast tissues reviewed, 982 specimens were from female, and 23 from male patients. In females, 398 specimens (40.5%) were diagnosed as malignant. Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) (85.2%) was most common, followed by ductal carcinoma in situ (8%), …
Molecular Mechanisms Of Anti-Hyperglycemic Effects Of Costus Speciosus Extract In Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats, Haytham A. Ali, Omar A. Almaghrabi, Mohamed E. Afifi
Molecular Mechanisms Of Anti-Hyperglycemic Effects Of Costus Speciosus Extract In Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats, Haytham A. Ali, Omar A. Almaghrabi, Mohamed E. Afifi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the mechanisms of the anti-hyperglycemic effect of Costus speciosus (C. speciosus) root ethanolic extracts (CSREt) by assessing its action on insulin synthesis and glucose catabolic enzyme gene expression and activities in streptozotocin (STZ) diabetic rats. METHODS: This study was carried out at the Biochemical Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt between July and August 2013. Sixty male albino rats (120 +/- 20 g weight, and 6 months old) were used and divided into 6 groups (n=10). Two groups served as diabetic and nondiabetic controls. Four groups of STZ diabetic animals were given oral C. …
Patients’ Perception Toward Various Dental Treatments Provided In The Internship Program, Aws S. Arrejaie, Amal M. Nawasrah, Soban Q. Khan, Faraz A. Farooqi, Roqaiyh Somali, Wejoud F. Al-Mudani
Patients’ Perception Toward Various Dental Treatments Provided In The Internship Program, Aws S. Arrejaie, Amal M. Nawasrah, Soban Q. Khan, Faraz A. Farooqi, Roqaiyh Somali, Wejoud F. Al-Mudani
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate patients’ perception regarding treatment and environment in the interns’ clinic at a university dentistry clinic. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2012 to May 2013 at the College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A self-directed questionnaire was distributed to 220 randomly selected patients, and the response rate was approximately 68%. Patients’ were asked regarding dentists’ behavior, treatment, and clinical environment along with their demographics, and socioeconomic status. RESULTS: Out of the 220 randomly selected patients, 150 participated in the study. The average age of a respondent was 32.5 years (+/-14.5), …
Profile Of Benign Breast Diseases In Western Saudi Arabia. An 8-Year Histopathological Review Of 603 Cases, Abdulkader M. Albasri
Profile Of Benign Breast Diseases In Western Saudi Arabia. An 8-Year Histopathological Review Of 603 Cases, Abdulkader M. Albasri
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To describe the histopathological patterns of benign breast diseases (BBD) among Saudi patients. METHODS: This is a retrospective review of BBD reports of Saudi patients of both genders and all age groups seen between January 2006 and December 2013 at King Fahad Hospital, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. RESULTS: Out of the total 1005 breast biopsies, 603 cases (60%) were BBD. The female to male ratio was 30.7:1. The overall mean age for BBD was 27.5 years, with an age range of 14-80 years. The most common lesion was fibroadenoma (FA) accounting for 44.3% of cases (mean age: 23.5 …
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guidelines Development, Shouki N. Bazarbashi
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guidelines Development, Shouki N. Bazarbashi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Anal Canal Cancer 2014, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Ali M. Alzahrani, Mohammed M. Rahal, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali H. Aljubran, Nasser A. Alsanea, Omar A. Al-Obeed, Magdy S. Kandil, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Khaled S. Balaraj
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Anal Canal Cancer 2014, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Ali M. Alzahrani, Mohammed M. Rahal, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali H. Aljubran, Nasser A. Alsanea, Omar A. Al-Obeed, Magdy S. Kandil, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Khaled S. Balaraj
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Esophageal Cancer 2014, Ali M. Alzahrani, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Mohammed M. Rahal, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali H. Aljubran, Magdy S. Kandil, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Nizar M. Yamani, Ibraheem S. Alomary, Mosa A. Fagih
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Esophageal Cancer 2014, Ali M. Alzahrani, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Mohammed M. Rahal, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali H. Aljubran, Magdy S. Kandil, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Nizar M. Yamani, Ibraheem S. Alomary, Mosa A. Fagih
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Viral Etiology Of Respiratory Infections In Children In Southwestern Saudi Arabia Using Multiplex Reverse-Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction, Mohamed S. Al-Ayed, Ahmed M. Asaad, Mohamed A. Qureshi, Mohammed S. Ameen
Viral Etiology Of Respiratory Infections In Children In Southwestern Saudi Arabia Using Multiplex Reverse-Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction, Mohamed S. Al-Ayed, Ahmed M. Asaad, Mohamed A. Qureshi, Mohammed S. Ameen
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To investigate 15 respiratory viruses in children with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) using multiplex reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and to analyze the clinical and epidemiological features of these viruses. METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, 135 children, ≤5 years of age who presented with ARTIs in Najran Maternity and Children Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia between October 2012 and July 2013 were included. The clinical and sociodemographic data, and the laboratory results were recorded using a standardized questionnaire. Two nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from each child: one for bacteriological examination, and the second for viral detection using multiplex RT-PCR. …
Mass Lesion In A Chest X-Ray Of A Male Adolescent, Indira Madhavan, Mekkattukunnel A. Andrews
Mass Lesion In A Chest X-Ray Of A Male Adolescent, Indira Madhavan, Mekkattukunnel A. Andrews
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Current Status Of Beta Blockers’ Use In The Management Of Hypertension, Shahid Akbar, Mohammad S. Alorainy
The Current Status Of Beta Blockers’ Use In The Management Of Hypertension, Shahid Akbar, Mohammad S. Alorainy
Saudi Medical Journal
Abstract The invention of beta (β)-blockers culminated in a new era in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CD), and changed the course of pharmacology research for years to come. Since the introduction of propranolol into clinical practice in 1964, β-blockers enjoyed a special place in the clinicians’ armamentarium against CDs, especially for patients with ischemic heart diseases, and are still one of the most extensively used therapeutic drugs in both cardiac and non-cardiac ailments. Current uses of β-blockers in CDs include ischemic heart diseases, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure. Other substantial non-cardiac uses include glaucoma, migraine, situational anxiety, benign …
Gingival Biotype In Relation To Incisors’ Inclination And Position, Khalid H. Zawawi, Mohammad S. Al-Zahrani
Gingival Biotype In Relation To Incisors’ Inclination And Position, Khalid H. Zawawi, Mohammad S. Al-Zahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To study the association between gingival biotypes and inclination and position of the maxillary and mandibular incisors. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 142 consecutive orthodontic patients (64 males and 78 females) who were seeking orthodontic treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from February 2013 to January 2014. Gingival biotype was assessed independently for the maxillary and mandibular central incisors using the transparency of periodontal probe method. Maxillary and mandibular incisors’ inclination and position were measured using cephalometric analysis. RESULTS: The mean age was 23.56 (±2.55) years. The prevalence of thin gingival biotype was …
Validity And Reliability Of An Arabic Version Of The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale In Saudi Adults, Maha A. Bahammam, Mona H. Hassan
Validity And Reliability Of An Arabic Version Of The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale In Saudi Adults, Maha A. Bahammam, Mona H. Hassan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To test the reliability and validity of an Arabic version of the modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS), and to correlate it with other demographic data. METHODS: The original English version of the MDAS was translated into Arabic, and then translated back into English by experienced bilingual professionals. Four hundred and seventy-four patients referred to dental clinics for treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from November 2012 to June 2013 participated in the study. The assessment tool included questions regarding demographic characteristics, frequency of dental visits, the Arabic version of the MDAS, and the …
Histopathological And Immune Alterations In Autopsied Kidneys, Ufuk Usta, Ebru Tastekin, Erhan Isler, Ali K. Kutlu, Fulya Oz Puyan
Histopathological And Immune Alterations In Autopsied Kidneys, Ufuk Usta, Ebru Tastekin, Erhan Isler, Ali K. Kutlu, Fulya Oz Puyan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To collect data on all detectable histologic and immune alterations from the kidneys of 55 autopsy cases. METHODS: This prospective study was carried out at the Department of Pathology, Medical Faculty, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey. Fifty-five cases were subjected to the study among 248 autopsies that were performed in 2011 and 2012. All kidney samples were evaluated under a light microscope and fresh tissue samples were used for immunofluorescence microscopy. Immunohistochemically kappa (κ) and lambda (λ) antibodies were applied to the tissue sections. The glomerular, tubulo-interstitial, and vascular alterations, as well as immune depositions were noted. RESULTS: The microscopic …
Does Combined Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors-Agonist And Pravastatin Therapy Attenuate The Onset Of Diabetes-Induced Experimental Nephropathy?, Hayam I. Gad
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the combined effects of rosiglitazone and pravastatin on renal functions in early streptozotocin induced diabetic nephropathy (DN). METHODS: This study was carried out at King Khalid University Hospital Animal House, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from August 2013 to February 2014. Fifty male Wistar rats were assigned to normal control rats and diabetic rats that received saline, rosiglitazone, pravastatin, or rosiglitazone+pravastatin for 2 months. Their weight range was 230-250 gm, and age range was from 18-20 weeks. At the end of experiment, creatinine clearance, and urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) were measured. Blood samples were analyzed for transferrin, …
Nosocomial Infections In Ambulances And Effectiveness Of Ambulance Fumigation Techniques In Saudi Arabia. Phase I Study, Daifallah Alrazeeni
Nosocomial Infections In Ambulances And Effectiveness Of Ambulance Fumigation Techniques In Saudi Arabia. Phase I Study, Daifallah Alrazeeni
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate infection control and the incidence of bacterial pathogens in Emergency Medical Service (EMS) ambulances in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The effectiveness of fumigation techniques used for these ambulances to minimize the spread of infection to transported patients and pre-hospital care providers was also assessed. METHODS: Based on previous literature review indicating a higher propensity of microbial load, 3 areas within the ambulance, such as, stretcher handle, oxygen flow meter knob, and interior handle of the rear door were selected for specimen collection. Swab samples were collected both in the day and night shift, after the intended disinfection and …
The Clinical Utility Of Eye Exam Simulator In Enhancing The Competency Of Family Physician Residents In Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy, Amal A. Bukhari
The Clinical Utility Of Eye Exam Simulator In Enhancing The Competency Of Family Physician Residents In Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy, Amal A. Bukhari
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the utility of eye exam simulators in the training and assessment of family medicine residents for screening diabetic retinopathy (DR) utilizing direct ophthalmoscopy (DO). METHODS: This prospective, single arm, cross-sectional study was conducted at King AbdulAziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in April 2013, wherein the final year family medicine residents of the Saudi Board family medicine training program, underwent a practical session on DO using an eye exam simulator. The cognitive and motor skills of the participating family residents in performing DO, and their competency at diagnosing DR was assessed before, and after a …
Reference Values For Arterial Stiffness Indices In An Omani Arab Population, Khamis M. Al-Hashmi, Mohammed A. Al-Abri, Ibrahim S. Al-Zakwani, Khalid A. Al-Waili, Khalid H. Al-Rasadi, Hilal A. Al-Sabti, Mohammed O. Hassan
Reference Values For Arterial Stiffness Indices In An Omani Arab Population, Khamis M. Al-Hashmi, Mohammed A. Al-Abri, Ibrahim S. Al-Zakwani, Khalid A. Al-Waili, Khalid H. Al-Rasadi, Hilal A. Al-Sabti, Mohammed O. Hassan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To determine the reference values of arterial stiffness indices, particularly augmentation index (AIx) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) using applanation tonometry in a healthy Omani Arab population. METHODS: This prospective study was carried out in the Department of Clinical Physiology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman over a 2-year period from June 2011 to June 2013. The central AIx, aortic PWV (AoPWV), and central pulse pressure (CPP) were recorded from 120 healthy subjects recruited randomly from a normal population using a SphygmoCor device. The 2.5th and 97.5th percentiles were used to determine the reference ranges for men and women …
Prevalence And Severity Of Plaque-Induced Gingivitis In A Saudi Adult Population, Majdy M. Idrees, Saleh N. Azzeghaiby, Mohammad M. Hammad, Omar B. Kujan
Prevalence And Severity Of Plaque-Induced Gingivitis In A Saudi Adult Population, Majdy M. Idrees, Saleh N. Azzeghaiby, Mohammad M. Hammad, Omar B. Kujan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the prevalence and severity of plaque-induced gingivitis among a Saudi adult population in Riyadh region. METHODS: Three hundred and eighty-five eligible participants in this cross-sectional study were recruited from routine dental patients attending the oral diagnosis clinic at Al-Farabi College in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from June 2013 to December 2013. A clinical examination was performed by 2 dentists to measure the gingival and plaque indices of Löe and Silness for each participant. RESULTS: The prevalence of gingivitis was 100% among adult subjects aged between 18-40 years old. Moreover, the mean gingival index was 1.68±0.31, which indicates a …