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The Rates Of Sputum Conversion Among New Smear Positive Open Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Treated Under Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course Strategy, Liaqat A. Chaudhry, Ali S. Al-Shamri, Asirvatham A. Robert, Shehab Al-Solaiman, Abdulaziz H. Al-Nwasser
The Rates Of Sputum Conversion Among New Smear Positive Open Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Treated Under Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course Strategy, Liaqat A. Chaudhry, Ali S. Al-Shamri, Asirvatham A. Robert, Shehab Al-Solaiman, Abdulaziz H. Al-Nwasser
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate effectiveness of directly observed treatment short course (DOTS) by monthly sputum conversion rates at first, second, and third month in newly diagnosed patients of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) (category-1), and to study patterns of lesions on chest radiographs and their correlation to smear sputum positivity, also to record reaction to Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) in active TB patients. METHODS: This prospective cohort study was conducted among 100 newly diagnosed patients of open pulmonary tuberculosis CAT-1, admitted and treated under DOTS, at the Tuberculosis Center, Dammam Medical Complex, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between July to December 2010. …
Update On Colistin In Clinical Practice, Wafa A. Alfahad, Ali S. Omrani
Update On Colistin In Clinical Practice, Wafa A. Alfahad, Ali S. Omrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Considerable progress has been made in the last decade towards better understanding of the optimal clinical use of colistin. It has become evident that higher intravenous (iv) colistin methanesulfonate (CMS) doses are important, probably with the addition of a loading dose in critically ill patients. Higher CMS doses lead to increased risk of nephrotoxicity, which seems reversible in most cases. Intravenous colistin is reasonably efficacious, but should continue to be considered only in the absence of safer alternatives. Although theoretically appealing, there is insufficient evidence to support inhaled colistin mono-therapy in non-cystic fibrosis patients. Moreover, the balance of evidence available …
Transpedicular Intracorporeal Grafting For Patients With Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures, Da-Peng Li, Hui-Lin Yang, Yong-Hui Huang, Xiao-Feng Xu, Tai-Cun Sun, Lang Hu
Transpedicular Intracorporeal Grafting For Patients With Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures, Da-Peng Li, Hui-Lin Yang, Yong-Hui Huang, Xiao-Feng Xu, Tai-Cun Sun, Lang Hu
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of reinforcing short-segment fixation with transpedicular intracorporeal grafting in restoring vertebral body height and preventing loss of correction in patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures. METHODS: This retrospective study was carried out from the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Jiangsu, China. Forty-six patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurological deficit were operatively treated between July 2008 and June 2011. Patients in group A (n=21) were treated by short-segment fixation with transpedicular intracorporeal grafting, whereas patients in group B (n=25) were treated by short-segment fixation without bone grafting. The preoperative, postoperative, and follow-up radiographs (anterior, middle, posterior …
Central Corneal Pachymetry In Yemeni Patients Undergoing Refractive Surgery, Mahfouth A. Bamashmus, Mahmoud F. Saleh, Ahmed Mousa, Mohamed Abdulrahman, Mohamed Fawzi
Central Corneal Pachymetry In Yemeni Patients Undergoing Refractive Surgery, Mahfouth A. Bamashmus, Mahmoud F. Saleh, Ahmed Mousa, Mohamed Abdulrahman, Mohamed Fawzi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the preoperative central corneal thickness (CCT) of myopic and/or astigmatism patients presenting for refractive surgery in a tertiary hospital in Yemen. METHODS: In this hospital-based cross-sectional study, 2,304 subjects aged 18-50 years with myopia and myopic astigmatism who presented to the refractive surgery unit were recruited. Data for the current study was collected from our electronic pool of patients presenting to the refractive surgery clinics in Yemen Magrabi Hospital, Sana’a, Yemen, between January 2006 and December 2008. The inclusion criteria were absence of corneal or anterior segment disease, glaucoma, and any ocular surgery. Central corneal thickness was …
Self-Reported Comfort With Tracheostomy Tube Care. Cross-Sectional Survey Of Non-Ear, Nose And Throat Health Care Professionals, Salma Al Sharhan, Momena Sohail, Khabir Ahmad, Moghira I. Siddiqui
Self-Reported Comfort With Tracheostomy Tube Care. Cross-Sectional Survey Of Non-Ear, Nose And Throat Health Care Professionals, Salma Al Sharhan, Momena Sohail, Khabir Ahmad, Moghira I. Siddiqui
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess self-reported comfort of non-ear, nose and throat (ENT) health professionals in tracheostomy care and identify its associated factors. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional survey of non-ENT health care professionals, carried out from December 2011 to February 2013 at the Prince Sultan Military Medical City, and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on self-rated comfort levels in performing tracheostomy tube change and factors, such as speciality, duration of dedicated ENT rotation in medical school, and years of experience as a practicing consultant. RESULTS: A …
Poor Vitamin D Supplementation In Infants. Cross-Sectional Study Of Maternal Practices And Awareness Of Vitamin D Supplementation In Infants In Al-Ahsa, Eastern Saudi Arabia, Abdullah M. Alramdhan, Ahmed G. El-Zubair
Poor Vitamin D Supplementation In Infants. Cross-Sectional Study Of Maternal Practices And Awareness Of Vitamin D Supplementation In Infants In Al-Ahsa, Eastern Saudi Arabia, Abdullah M. Alramdhan, Ahmed G. El-Zubair
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To describe the maternal practices and awareness of vitamin D supplementation in infants, and factors affecting these practices in Eastern Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 606 mothers attending community-based primary health centers in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Saudi Arabia between March and April 2012. A 22-item questionnaire was used to assess the socio-demographic data of both infants and mothers, feeding methods, nursing practices including vitamin D supplementation, and mothers9 awareness regarding vitamin D supplementation in infants by face-to-face interview. Chi-squared test was used to assess significant differences among these practices. Significant variables were subjected to multiple logistic …
Community Pharmacists' Knowledge Of Isotretinoin Safety, Adel A. Alrwisan, Thamir M. Alshammari, Khalid W. Tahir, Faisal M. Aleissa, Hisham S. Aljadhey
Community Pharmacists' Knowledge Of Isotretinoin Safety, Adel A. Alrwisan, Thamir M. Alshammari, Khalid W. Tahir, Faisal M. Aleissa, Hisham S. Aljadhey
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To explore the practice and knowledge of community pharmacists in Saudi Arabia regarding dispensing isotretinoin-containing products. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in 2012 that included community pharmacists from 3 cities in Saudi Arabia. A validated and piloted self-administered survey collected demographics and information on the pharmacist9s knowledge regarding isotretinoin precautions, as well as his dispensing, and counseling practices. RESULTS: One hundred and sixteen questionnaires were returned with a 72.5% response rate. Only around half of the participants (56%) knew the correct pregnancy risk classification category for oral isotretinoin. Most participants (78%) correctly identified teratogenicity as the most …
Salmonella Bacilli Negative Image Recognized On Diff-Quik Stain From Pleural Fluid Cytology, Zahrah H. Al-Faraj, Hoda A. Hassan, Baha A. Abdalhamid, Mousa A. Al-Abbadi
Salmonella Bacilli Negative Image Recognized On Diff-Quik Stain From Pleural Fluid Cytology, Zahrah H. Al-Faraj, Hoda A. Hassan, Baha A. Abdalhamid, Mousa A. Al-Abbadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Understanding the significance of cytopathological tests in evaluating various infectious processes have become very essential nowadays, as it is a safe, fast, and cost-effective procedure. We present a case of a 52-year-old male with Salmonella empyema where the causative organisms were initially identified on cytology, and subsequently confirmed by microbiological culture. Diff-Quik stained smears showed many colorless, slender, fat short bacilli, which were visualized against the blue-gray background of the smear. These bacilli were identified both intracellularly inside the histiocytes and neutrophils cytoplasm as well as extracellularly in the smear background. We consider that this negative image represents the organism …
The Cost Of Dental Caries In Saudi Arabia. Putting Numbers Into Context, Abdullah A. Marghalani, Yaser A. Alsahafi, Ehab N. Alshouibi
The Cost Of Dental Caries In Saudi Arabia. Putting Numbers Into Context, Abdullah A. Marghalani, Yaser A. Alsahafi, Ehab N. Alshouibi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Quality Of Undergraduate Critical Care Medical Education In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia. Where Do We Stand?, Mariam A. Alansari
Quality Of Undergraduate Critical Care Medical Education In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia. Where Do We Stand?, Mariam A. Alansari
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Backpack Load On Ventilatory Function Among 9-12 Year Old Saudi Girls, Abeer E. Al-Katheri
Impact Of Backpack Load On Ventilatory Function Among 9-12 Year Old Saudi Girls, Abeer E. Al-Katheri
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To explore the backpack load as a percentile of body weight (BW) and its impact on ventilatory function including tidal volume (Vt), vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC, peak expiratory flow (PEF), and maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) among 9-12 year old Saudi girls. METHODS: This is a prospective, experimental study of 91 Saudi girls aged between 9-12 years from primary schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study took place in King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between April 2012 and May 2012. Ventilatory function was measured under 2 conditions: a …
Morphological, Biochemical, Histological, And Ultrastructural Protective Effects Of Misoprostol On Cisplatin Induced-Hepatotoxicity In Adult Male Rats, Ashraf Y. Nasr
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the possible protective effect of misoprostol on cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity. METHODS: Four-equal sized groups (control, cisplatintreated, misoprostol-treated, combined misoprostol, and cisplatin-treated) adult male Wistar rats (6 each) were used in this study. Body weight, liver weight, and liver weight/body weight ratio was calculated. Blood samples were obtained from the hearts of rats to determine the levels of total serum bilirubin (TSB), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and albumin. Liver specimens were prepared for both light and electron microscopes. The study was carried out between June 2012 and April 2013 at the Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig …
Appraisal Of Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices Of Governmental And Non-Governmental Dentists For Hospitals In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Sameer E. Al-Harthi, Lateef M. Khan, Hassan H. Abed, Huda M. Alkreathy, Ahmed S. Ali
Appraisal Of Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices Of Governmental And Non-Governmental Dentists For Hospitals In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Sameer E. Al-Harthi, Lateef M. Khan, Hassan H. Abed, Huda M. Alkreathy, Ahmed S. Ali
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To scrutinize the knowledge, attitude, and antimicrobial practices in Saudi Arabian Dentistry. METHODS: In this cross-sectional survey of dentists, a self-administered questionnaire comprising of 61 questions was dispersed to the participants randomly, which included their professional profile, awareness of the current scope of antimicrobial resistance, prescribing practice, frequency of antimicrobial prescription, and sources of continuing education of antimicrobials. The study took place in the Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between February and April 2013. RESULTS: Knowledge and awareness concerning specific antimicrobials, with specific oral cavity lesion was 78% for the students and interns, …
Making Advanced Trauma Life Support More Effective, Sanjay Meena, Amit Singla, Buddhadev Chowdhury
Making Advanced Trauma Life Support More Effective, Sanjay Meena, Amit Singla, Buddhadev Chowdhury
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Neonatal Hemochromatosis: Case Series From Bahrain, Hasan M. Isa, Afaf M. Mohamed
Neonatal Hemochromatosis: Case Series From Bahrain, Hasan M. Isa, Afaf M. Mohamed
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To review clinical presentations, diagnosis, response to treatment, and outcome of infants with neonatal hemochromatosis (NH). METHODS: This is a retrospective review of all cases admitted to the Pediatric Department at Salmaniya Medical Center, Manama, Bahrain between March 2008 and May 2011. The diagnosis was based on serum iron and ferritin, alpha-fetoprotein levels (AFP), liver and buccal biopsies, and abdominal MRI scan. RESULTS: Ten patients (8 males and 2 females) were diagnosed with NH. Two patients were intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and 6 were preterm. The median birth weight was 1.700 grams. The median age at presentation was 16 …
Quality Of Life Among Children With Beta-Thalassemia Major Treated In Western Saudi Arabia, Mohammed D. Ayoub, Suhaib A. Radi, Abdulrahman M. Azab, Abdulrahman A. Abulaban, Abdulrahman H. Balkhoyor, Seif-Eleslam W. Bedair, Soad K. Aljaouni, Jameela A. Kari
Quality Of Life Among Children With Beta-Thalassemia Major Treated In Western Saudi Arabia, Mohammed D. Ayoub, Suhaib A. Radi, Abdulrahman M. Azab, Abdulrahman A. Abulaban, Abdulrahman H. Balkhoyor, Seif-Eleslam W. Bedair, Soad K. Aljaouni, Jameela A. Kari
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of life among children and adolescents with thalassemia major. METHODS: This cross-sectional study used the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL). Children and adolescents with beta-thalassemia major who attended the Day Care Unit at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from October 2012 to February 2013 were surveyed. The questions highlighted 4 health status scales, namely physical functioning (PF), emotional functioning (EF), school performance (SC), and social functioning (SF). Scores were calculated for each patient and data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. RESULTS: We recruited 46 children (60.9% males). The …
Perceptions And Effects Of Antenatal Education, Mohammed A. Al-Ateeq, Amal A. Al-Rusaiess, Aida A. Al-Dughaither
Perceptions And Effects Of Antenatal Education, Mohammed A. Al-Ateeq, Amal A. Al-Rusaiess, Aida A. Al-Dughaither
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality and effect of antenatal health education on health-related issues during pregnancy, and the benefits to women during the peripartum period. METHODS: This is a descriptive study of 300 women attending the Postnatal Clinics and Women Health Clinics in 2 Family Medicine centers at King AbdulAziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study was carried out between November 2009 and February 2010. A predesigned questionnaire was used. RESULTS: Three hundred women completed the questionnaire. Most women made their first antenatal visit during the fourth month of pregnancy, and most had 3-6 antenatal …
Diffusion Tensor Imaging Findings Associated With Cognitive Performance In Hydrocephalus Patients, Hongwei Cheng, Wenming Hong, Xiaojie Wang, Xiaopeng Hu
Diffusion Tensor Imaging Findings Associated With Cognitive Performance In Hydrocephalus Patients, Hongwei Cheng, Wenming Hong, Xiaojie Wang, Xiaopeng Hu
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Propylene Glycol Allergic Contact Dermatitis: A Quick Reference Guide For Propylene Glycol-Free Topical Corticosteroids In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed I. Aljasser, Ibrahim A. Al-Omair
Propylene Glycol Allergic Contact Dermatitis: A Quick Reference Guide For Propylene Glycol-Free Topical Corticosteroids In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed I. Aljasser, Ibrahim A. Al-Omair
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Diethylstilbestrol Administration On Rat Kidney. Ultrastructural Study, Adel M. Hussein, Mohamed H. Badawoud, Mustafa H. Noaman
The Effects Of Diethylstilbestrol Administration On Rat Kidney. Ultrastructural Study, Adel M. Hussein, Mohamed H. Badawoud, Mustafa H. Noaman
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the histological and ultrastructural changes that can be induced by diethylstilbestrol (DES) on renal tissues using histological, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural methods. METHODS: Thirty adult male Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups (10 rats each): Group 1 - control; Group 2 - received DES at a dose of 60 ug/kg/day, dissolved in 0.1 ml corn oil for 20 days; and Group 3 - received the same dose of DES for 50 days by oral gavage. The renal tissues were studied histologically, immunohistochemically (using an anti-BCL2-associated X protein [BAX protein] antibody), and ultrastructurally. This study was carried out …
Crohn’S Disease. Increasing Trend In Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim A. Al-Mofleh, Nahlah A. Azzam
Crohn’S Disease. Increasing Trend In Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim A. Al-Mofleh, Nahlah A. Azzam
Saudi Medical Journal
We attempted, through systematic review to explore the epidemiology and risk factors of Crohn9s disease (CD) with special attention to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). We selected articles that contained population-based, epidemiological, and clinical character studies of CD. We collected data concerned with the prevalence, demographic features, and the possible etiology of CD that might explain its emergence in KSA. The prevalence of CD in Western countries ranged between 11-43/100,000 with flawless evidence of CD prevalence emerging in previously low incidence areas like Asia. Prevalence in KSA has markedly increased over the last 3 decades. Combined ileal and colonic …
Hypoglycemic Effects Of Date Seed Extract. Possible Mechanism Of Action, And Potential Therapeutic Implications, Aly M. Ahmed, Muhammad Atteya, Raeesa A. Mohamed, Amr S. Moustafa, Ali H. Al-Roalle, Hasem H. Darwish
Hypoglycemic Effects Of Date Seed Extract. Possible Mechanism Of Action, And Potential Therapeutic Implications, Aly M. Ahmed, Muhammad Atteya, Raeesa A. Mohamed, Amr S. Moustafa, Ali H. Al-Roalle, Hasem H. Darwish
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the possible mechanism, by which an extract from date seeds exert its hypoglycemic effect. METHODS: This study was performed at the Anatomy Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from May to December 2012. Eighty rats were divided into 4 groups. Group 1 received no treatment. Group 2 received daily ingestions of 10 ml of date seed extract for 8 weeks. Animals of groups 3 and 4 were made diabetic by streptozotocin injection, and were given daily subcutaneous injections of 3 IU/day of insulin for 8 weeks. Group 4 received, in addition, …
The Application Of Gamma Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy In Stage I/Ii Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Promising And Encouraging Outcome, Hong-Qi Li, Ying-Jie Wang, Jing Li, Ping Li, Xuan Wang, Wei-Zhang Wu, Ting-Yi Xia
The Application Of Gamma Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy In Stage I/Ii Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Promising And Encouraging Outcome, Hong-Qi Li, Ying-Jie Wang, Jing Li, Ping Li, Xuan Wang, Wei-Zhang Wu, Ting-Yi Xia
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To further evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of the gamma-ray stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in patients with stage I/II non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS: Twenty-nine newly diagnosed patients with stage I/II NSCLC who had no previous treatments, underwent OUR-QGD type of the gamma-SBRT at the Radiation Oncology Department, People9s Liberation Army Airforce General Hospital, Beijing, China from January 2007 to July 2010. All patients were immobilized by vacuum bag, and then a slow CT scan was performed without any respiration gating. The total radiation dose of 50%, 60%, and 70% isodose line were prescribed in 50, 60, and …
Viral Agents Causing Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections In Hospitalized Children At A Tertiary Care Center In Saudi Arabia, Elham E. Bukhari, Malak M. Elhazmi
Viral Agents Causing Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections In Hospitalized Children At A Tertiary Care Center In Saudi Arabia, Elham E. Bukhari, Malak M. Elhazmi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the load and importance of respiratory viruses in hospitalized Saudi children with acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRIs). METHODS: A retrospective study was performed at the Departments of Pediatrics, Pathology/Microbiology, King Khalid University Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from January 2005 to December 2010. Nasopharyngeal aspirates were collected from 643 children with ALRI. Viruses were detected by direct immunofluorescence, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus (ADV), type 1 to 3 parainfluenza viruses (PIV), and type A and B influenza virus (flu). RESULTS: Of the 643 children with ALRI, viruses were detected in 309 (48.1%) specimens. The viruses that …
Incidence And Risk Factors Of Bacteria Causing Infectious Keratitis, Yousef H. Aldebasi, Salah M. Aly, Muhammad I. Ahmad, Amjad A. Khan
Incidence And Risk Factors Of Bacteria Causing Infectious Keratitis, Yousef H. Aldebasi, Salah M. Aly, Muhammad I. Ahmad, Amjad A. Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the incidence and risk factors of the bacteria causing infectious keratitis among patients in Qassim province of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This is a cross sectional study conducted at the Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Qassim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from December 2010 to May 2011. One hundred patients suspected of keratitis were subjected to clinical examinations. A total of 115 corneal swabs from these cases were collected under aseptic conditions for bacteriological examinations. RESULTS: Culture of the corneal swabs revealed Pseudomonas aeruginosa (25.2%), Staphylococcus aureus (15.7%), and unclassified bacteria (13.9%). However, 52 …
Work Ability And Work Disability Evaluation In Saudi Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Special Emphasis On Work Ability Among Housewives, Nahid Janoudi, Hani Almoallim, Waleed Husien, Abdulsalam Noorwali, Ashraf Ibrahim
Work Ability And Work Disability Evaluation In Saudi Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Special Emphasis On Work Ability Among Housewives, Nahid Janoudi, Hani Almoallim, Waleed Husien, Abdulsalam Noorwali, Ashraf Ibrahim
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess work ability and work satisfaction in Saudi Arabian patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to compare work ability outcomes and work satisfaction levels between housewives and paid workers both suffering from RA. METHODS: This is a cross sectional study on 120 patients with RA conducted at 3 hospitals between September 2011 and May 2012. The Quantity-Quality Method (Q-Q Method) and the Work Satisfaction Questionnaire were used for the assessment of the impact of RA on the work ability of the patients enrolled in this study. The RA disease severity was assessed using Disease Activity Score-28 (DAS-28) and …
Maternal Knowledge And Use Of Folic Acid Among Saudi Females, Ali A. Al-Akhfash, Abdelmagid M. Abdulla, Amani M. Osman, Julnar I. Abdulgafar, Abdulrahman A. Almesned
Maternal Knowledge And Use Of Folic Acid Among Saudi Females, Ali A. Al-Akhfash, Abdelmagid M. Abdulla, Amani M. Osman, Julnar I. Abdulgafar, Abdulrahman A. Almesned
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To explore and find out the level of awareness regarding folic acid9s (FAs) importance, current use, and timing of administration among pregnant Saudi females. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study conducted randomly among women aged 18-45 years old, attending the Antenatal and Gynecology Clinics at the Maternity and Children9s Hospital, Al-Qassim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from January to November 2012. A total of 1250 subjects were approached, and 1000 women expressed their verbal consent to participate. The questionnaire consisted of 17 items, and results were analyzed using univariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS: A total of 88.4% of women were …
Academic Satisfaction Among Traditional And Problem Based Learning Medical Students. A Comparative Study, Ahmed I. Albarrak, Rafiuddin Mohammed, Mohammed F. Abalhassan, Nasser K. Almutairi
Academic Satisfaction Among Traditional And Problem Based Learning Medical Students. A Comparative Study, Ahmed I. Albarrak, Rafiuddin Mohammed, Mohammed F. Abalhassan, Nasser K. Almutairi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the academic satisfaction and importance among traditional learning (TL) and problem based learning (PBL) medical students, and to further evaluate the areas of concern in the academic education from the student9s point of view. METHODS: A cross sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from May to June 2012. The survey questionnaires were self-administered and consisted of mainly 6 sections: teaching, learning, supervision, course organization, information technology (IT) facilities, and development of skills. RESULTS: A total of 92 TL (males: 66 [71.7%]; females: 26 [28.3%]), and 108 …
Abdominal Cocoon As A Presenting Feature Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. A Rare Presentation, Rinkesh K. Bansal, Ashish Kumar, Naresh Bansal, Anil Arora
Abdominal Cocoon As A Presenting Feature Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. A Rare Presentation, Rinkesh K. Bansal, Ashish Kumar, Naresh Bansal, Anil Arora
Saudi Medical Journal
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multi-organ disorder, which can involve any system of the body, single, or in combination. In the gastrointestinal tract, it can present as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux, dysphagia, constipation, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, perforation, and hemorrhage. Abdominal cocoon or sclerosing-encapsulated peritonitis is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, resulting from the encasement of variable lengths of bowel by a dense fibrocollagenous membrane that gives the appearance of a cocoon. It is often seen in adolescent girls. We hereby present a case of abdominal cocoon with repeated vomiting and subacute intestinal obstruction as …
Level Of Evidence Of Plastic Surgery Clinical Research In Saudi Arabia, Osama A. Samargandi, Asim M. Makhdom, Manraj Kaur, Basim A. Awan, Achilleas Thoma
Level Of Evidence Of Plastic Surgery Clinical Research In Saudi Arabia, Osama A. Samargandi, Asim M. Makhdom, Manraj Kaur, Basim A. Awan, Achilleas Thoma
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.