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Very Late Stent Thrombosis In A Bare-Metal Stent, 9 Years After Implantation, Adel A. Almasswary
Very Late Stent Thrombosis In A Bare-Metal Stent, 9 Years After Implantation, Adel A. Almasswary
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Trends Of Carbon Monoxide Fatalities In Jordan, Abdelkader H. Battah, Mudhaffar I. Al-Farras, Imad M. Abdalla, Mumen S. Hadidi
Trends Of Carbon Monoxide Fatalities In Jordan, Abdelkader H. Battah, Mudhaffar I. Al-Farras, Imad M. Abdalla, Mumen S. Hadidi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Histologic Pictures Of Male Infertility In Yemeni Patients, Abdullah S. Al-Samawi, Najat A. Al-Malas, Salam O. Jibrel
Histologic Pictures Of Male Infertility In Yemeni Patients, Abdullah S. Al-Samawi, Najat A. Al-Malas, Salam O. Jibrel
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To define subgroups of male infertility and frequency of focal normal spermatogenesis in multiple testicular biopsies of non-obstructive asoozpermia in Yemeni patients. METHODS: A descriptive record based study of 485 cases of male infertility was carried out in the in vitro fertilization (IVF) center in Sana9a, Yemen during the period from 1st August 2000 to 30th December 2007. During histological analysis the sample was evaluated regarding the size of seminiferous tubules, the thickness of tubules, the relative number and types of germ cells, the degree of fibrosis, and presence of focal normal spermatogenesis. The results were commonly classified according …
Yemeni Experience With Phacoemulsification, Aziz S. Hameed, Tawfik K. Alkhatib, Mohamed A. Rageh, Yahia A. Ghassaly, Galal H. Ahmed, Abdulgabar M. Alattab, Samiha A. Aleriany, Anwar A. Alkadry, Mohamed H. Al-Jabal, Wesam Y. Al-Wahedy, Amal S. Sharaf
Yemeni Experience With Phacoemulsification, Aziz S. Hameed, Tawfik K. Alkhatib, Mohamed A. Rageh, Yahia A. Ghassaly, Galal H. Ahmed, Abdulgabar M. Alattab, Samiha A. Aleriany, Anwar A. Alkadry, Mohamed H. Al-Jabal, Wesam Y. Al-Wahedy, Amal S. Sharaf
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the first experience of phacoemulsification in Yemen from 2000-2007 regarding the visual results, and complications. METHODS: Two hundred and fifty-eight eyes of 182 adult patients with significant cataract were included during the last 96 months. All eyes underwent phacoemulsification with implantation of intraocular lenses. The results were recorded and statistically analyzed. RESULTS: The male:female ratio was 1:1, with an average age of 52 years. Phacoemulsification was carried out by scleral approach in 14 eyes, and by clear corneal approach in 244 eyes. A visual acuity of >/= 6/18 was achieved in 85.3%, and the most common serious …
Malignant Lymphoma In Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia, Reclassified According To The Who Classification, Shad S. Akhtar, Imranul Haque, Sharief M. Wafa, Hala El-Saka, Atef M. Saroor, Hisham M. Nadrah
Malignant Lymphoma In Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia, Reclassified According To The Who Classification, Shad S. Akhtar, Imranul Haque, Sharief M. Wafa, Hala El-Saka, Atef M. Saroor, Hisham M. Nadrah
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of various types of malignant lymphoma (ML) in the Al-Qassim region of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) according to recently introduced the WHO classification. METHODS: For this retrospective analysis, material was available in 385 out of 519 cases diagnosed as ML from 1988-2007. Morphological assessment was followed by immunohistochemistry using a panel of antibodies. The study was conducted at Prince Faisal Oncology Centre (PFOC) of King Fahad Specialist Hospital (KFSH), Buraidah, Al-Qassim, KSA. RESULTS: Out of 385 cases reviewed, 251 (65.2%) had non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and 117 (30.4%) had Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Male preponderance (male …
Surgical Residency Training Program. Are Changes Needed?, Gamal A. Khairy
Surgical Residency Training Program. Are Changes Needed?, Gamal A. Khairy
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a collective opinion of practicing surgeons on the current state of general surgical residency training. METHODS: A data collection sheet was completed by the practicing surgeons involved in the residency training in 5 cities in Saudi Arabia, from January 2004 to December 2005. The survey questions covered mainly 3 aspects of surgical education: problems within the current education system, how education should be conducted, and the best approaches to correct education deficits. RESULTS: A total of 96 surgeons involved in the training program responded. Thirty-three (34.4%) were from the Ministry of Health, 59 (61.5%) of the surgeons …
Folic Acid Awareness Among Female College Students. Neural Tube Defect Prevention, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi, Jameela Kari
Folic Acid Awareness Among Female College Students. Neural Tube Defect Prevention, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi, Jameela Kari
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
New Insights Into The Role Of Natriuretic Peptides In The Regulation Of Apoptosis In Cardiovascular System, Pan Gao, Lan Huang
New Insights Into The Role Of Natriuretic Peptides In The Regulation Of Apoptosis In Cardiovascular System, Pan Gao, Lan Huang
Saudi Medical Journal
Natriuretic peptides NPs are a family of structurally similar but genetically distinct peptides with paracrine and autocrine functions of regulating blood volume, blood pressure, ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary hypertension, fat metabolism, and long bone growth. There are 3 main natriuretic peptides: atria natriuretic peptides ANP, brain natriuretic peptides BNP and C-type natriuretic peptides CNP. As investigations of the in vivo activities of natriuretic peptides were expanded, evidence suggested that natriuretic peptides might function as regulators of cell proliferation and/or death in a variety of tissues and cell types. Natriuretic peptides are much more frequently observed in cardiovascular system, the present discussion …
Leptin Expression By Heterotopic Ossification-Isolated Tissue In Rats With Achilles' Tenotomy, Jun-Chang Xu, Tao Wu, Gui-Hua Wu, Zhao-Ming Zhong, Yong-Zhi Tang, Jian-Ting Chen
Leptin Expression By Heterotopic Ossification-Isolated Tissue In Rats With Achilles' Tenotomy, Jun-Chang Xu, Tao Wu, Gui-Hua Wu, Zhao-Ming Zhong, Yong-Zhi Tang, Jian-Ting Chen
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To set up heterotopic ossification (HO) models according to McClure and determine whether leptin messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) and protein are expressed in HO-isolated tissue. METHODS: This study was performed in the Department of Spine and Orthopedics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China from November 2007 to June 2008. Thirty-six male rats were randomly divided into sham, partial achilles9 tenotomy (PAT), and achilles9 tenotomy (AT) groups, with 12 rats in each group. X-ray and histological examination were carried out to ensure the formation of HO at 5 and 10 weeks after operation. Specimens from achilles tendons and surrounding tissue were …
Molecular Characterization Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Recovered From Outpatient Clinics In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ihab Moussa, Atef M. Shibl
Molecular Characterization Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Recovered From Outpatient Clinics In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ihab Moussa, Atef M. Shibl
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To examine the recovered strains phenotypically, by conventional methods and genotypically by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), for direct detection of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) 16S ribosomal Ribonucleic Acid (rRNA) gene (which serves as an internal control) and mecA gene. Secondly, introduce multiplex PCR targeting at the same time S. aureus 16S rRNA, Panton-Valentine Leucocidin (PVL), and staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) type IV. METHODS: Thirty-seven strains of S. aureus collected in 2007 from outpatient clinics in King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, were tested in the College of Pharmacy phenotypically by conventional methods and genotypically by …
Resistance Patterns Of Bacterial Isolates To Antimicrobials From 3 Hospitals In The United Arab Emirates, Ahmed S. Al-Dhaheri, Mohammed S. Al-Niyadi, Ahmed D. Al-Dhaheri, Salim M. Bastaki
Resistance Patterns Of Bacterial Isolates To Antimicrobials From 3 Hospitals In The United Arab Emirates, Ahmed S. Al-Dhaheri, Mohammed S. Al-Niyadi, Ahmed D. Al-Dhaheri, Salim M. Bastaki
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To compare the resistance pattern of common bacterial pathogens to commonly used drugs. METHODS: Information and statistics of antimicrobial resistance for 1994 and 2005 were collected from the 3 hospital microbiology laboratories in the United Arab Emirates. The resistance patterns of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa to several front-line drugs were estimated. All laboratories used automatic machines (Vitek 2), which identifies and determines minimum inhibitory concentrations simultaneously. RESULTS: Increased resistance was observed for Staphylococcus aureus, (n=315, 2005) to erythromycin (approximately 6 fold, Al-Ain Hospital only), cloxacillin (Al-Ain Hospital), and gentamicin (more than 3-10 folds in …
Lack Of Detection Of Human Papillomavirus Infection By Hybridization Test In Prostatic Biopsies, Faten S. Gazzaz, Hisham A. Mosli
Lack Of Detection Of Human Papillomavirus Infection By Hybridization Test In Prostatic Biopsies, Faten S. Gazzaz, Hisham A. Mosli
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To explore the possibility of finding human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the prostate tissue of a cohort of Saudi men presenting with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer. METHODS: A cohort study on prospectively collected tissue samples was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from March 2007 to December 2008 on a total of 56 male patients, age range 50-93 years (average 68), diagnosed as having BPH or prostate cancer. The HPV DNA hybridization by hybrid capture 2 technology was performed on prostate biopsies of these patients to detect 18 types of …
The Investigation Of Congenital Toxoplasmosis In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Turkey, Gulden S. Tamer, Aysegul Yolasigmaz, Sema Ertug, Nazmiye Altintas
The Investigation Of Congenital Toxoplasmosis In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Turkey, Gulden S. Tamer, Aysegul Yolasigmaz, Sema Ertug, Nazmiye Altintas
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the prevalence of congenital toxoplasmosis in Turkey. METHODS: This study was conducted in the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey during the period of 2006 and 2007. Venous blood before delivery and cord blood during delivery were collected from 138 women, and we observed the presence of immunoglobulin (Ig)G and IgM antibodies by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA), western blotting, and other serologic tests. RESULTS: The combination of ELISA and western blotting have the greatest sensitivity among the serological techniques used. The results of the cord and venous sera were comparable with no …
Manipulation With Schanz Screws For Closed Reduction Of Femoral Shaft Fractures During Intramedullary Nailing, Ali Sadighi, Amir M. Navali, Hossein Aslani, Ali Arzromchilar
Manipulation With Schanz Screws For Closed Reduction Of Femoral Shaft Fractures During Intramedullary Nailing, Ali Sadighi, Amir M. Navali, Hossein Aslani, Ali Arzromchilar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To use Schanz screws as a simple and effective method for closed reduction of femoral shaft fractures. METHODS: In the present cohort study, which was carried out in Shohada Orthopedic Center, Tabriz, Iran between January 2004 and February 2005, 30 adult patients, with a mean age of 29 (18-65 years) with femoral shaft fractures underwent closed reduction with Schanz pins. The patients were followed up for 12 months. RESULTS: Reduction was satisfactory in 93.3% of patients. The average time for reduction was significantly shorter if treated in the first 48 hours, and if the amount of pre-operative traction approached …
Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In Bahrain. A Tertiary Referral Center Experience, Zakiya Al-Mosawi, Badriya E. Al-Hermi, Khulood K. Al-Saad, Eman M. Farid, Hussain A. Makki
Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In Bahrain. A Tertiary Referral Center Experience, Zakiya Al-Mosawi, Badriya E. Al-Hermi, Khulood K. Al-Saad, Eman M. Farid, Hussain A. Makki
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the clinical and serological features of children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a major referral center in Bahrain and to assess the comorbidity, its morbidity, and mortality. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical charts of children with SLE treated in the Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Kingdom of Bahrain from 1998 to 2007. The ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Research Health Committee, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain. RESULTS: Thirty-two children with SLE were identified. Thirty-one (96.8%) were Bahrainis. The mean age was 14 ± 4 years, the mean age …
The Use Of Complementary And Alternative Therapies In Western Saudi Arabia, Mohammed M. Jan, Mohammed S. Basamh, Omar M. Bahassan, Ali A. Jamal-Allail
The Use Of Complementary And Alternative Therapies In Western Saudi Arabia, Mohammed M. Jan, Mohammed S. Basamh, Omar M. Bahassan, Ali A. Jamal-Allail
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To examine the use of complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) in our region, particularly for children with chronic conditions, and explore contributing factors to their use. METHODS: A prospective random sample of mothers visiting the out patient department of King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia were identified from the 1st of June, 2006 to the 31st of May, 2008. A survey using a structured 50-item questionnaire was used to examine their demographics, child9s medical problem, and the use of CAT. RESULTS: Seventy-nine mothers were interviewed, and their child9s condition was acute in 47%, chronic, or recurrent in …
Value Of The Silver-Stained Nucleolar Organizer Regions Technique In The Differentiation Between Benign And Malignant Lesions In Urine Cytology, Haider G. Hussein, Hussam H. Ali
Value Of The Silver-Stained Nucleolar Organizer Regions Technique In The Differentiation Between Benign And Malignant Lesions In Urine Cytology, Haider G. Hussein, Hussam H. Ali
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Ninety Degree Conjunctival Rotation Autograft Versus Zero And 180 Degree Rotation Autograft For Pterygium Surgery, Talal A. Haider, Louay M. Al-Amin, Mahfouth A. Bamashmus, Shatha F. Ali
Ninety Degree Conjunctival Rotation Autograft Versus Zero And 180 Degree Rotation Autograft For Pterygium Surgery, Talal A. Haider, Louay M. Al-Amin, Mahfouth A. Bamashmus, Shatha F. Ali
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and recurrence of pterygium following 90 degrees versus zero degrees and 180 degrees rotation autograft for treating primary pterygium. METHODS: We included in this observational, prospective, and comparative study, 74 patients (47 males, 27 females) with advanced primary pterygium, with a mean age of 47.5 years (range 19-79 years). This study was conducted in Kuwait University Hospital between February 2004 to March 2006. The excision was under local anesthesia using an operating microscope with rotation autograft taken from upper temporal bulbar conjunctiva by total excision, and free transposition to the bare sclera. We treated …
Secondary Malignancies In Ovarian Dermoid Cyst, Ehab S. Al-Rayyan, Wasef J. Duqoum, Marwan S. Sawalha, Marcello C. Nascimento, Selvan Pather, Christopher J. Dalrymple, Jonathan R. Carter
Secondary Malignancies In Ovarian Dermoid Cyst, Ehab S. Al-Rayyan, Wasef J. Duqoum, Marwan S. Sawalha, Marcello C. Nascimento, Selvan Pather, Christopher J. Dalrymple, Jonathan R. Carter
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To review our local experience with mature cystic ovarian teratoma, and describe our treatment modality regarding this uncommon condition. METHODS: The databases of the Sydney Gynecologic Oncology Group at Royal Prince Alfred and Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia, were reviewed from 1987 to 2007. A retrospective chart review, and analysis of patient9s data were conducted. RESULTS: Eleven cases of ovarian dermoid cyst with secondary malignancy were identified. Six out of eleven (54.5%) of the cases were carcinoid tumor, 4/11 (36%) squamous cell cancer, and one case (9%) transitional cell carcinoma. The median age of cases was 47 years (range of …
Migration Of An Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Into The Sigmoid Colon, Rola S. Al-Mukhtar, Jaber A. Al-Ali, Maher M. Amin, Basel M. Al-Sumait
Migration Of An Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Into The Sigmoid Colon, Rola S. Al-Mukhtar, Jaber A. Al-Ali, Maher M. Amin, Basel M. Al-Sumait
Saudi Medical Journal
We present a case of migrating copper-T intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) into the bowel wall at the recto-sigmoid junction, and the colonoscopic retrieval of the device. This case introduces the possibility of safe rectal retrieval of migrating IUCD implanted into the bowel wall.
Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis B And C Viruses, Hiv, And Syphilis Infections Among Engaged Couples, Ahmet Alim, Muge O. Artan, Zeynep Baykan, Betul A. Alim
Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis B And C Viruses, Hiv, And Syphilis Infections Among Engaged Couples, Ahmet Alim, Muge O. Artan, Zeynep Baykan, Betul A. Alim
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate seroprevalences of hepatitis B and C viruses, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and syphilis infections among engaged couples. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study of all engaged couples enrolled at 20 Health Centers and one Maternity Center of Sivas Health Directorate between May and September 2005 in Sivas, a central Anatolian city, in Turkey. Seroprevalances of hepatitis B (HB) surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs), anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV), anti-human immunodeficiency virus (anti-HIV), and syphilis was assessed. Serum samples of 1,332 participants of 666 couples were investigated. RESULTS: Age range of subjects was 15-74, and most …
Assisted Reproductive Technology In Saudi Arabia, Hassan S. Abduljabbar, Rubina Amin
Assisted Reproductive Technology In Saudi Arabia, Hassan S. Abduljabbar, Rubina Amin
Saudi Medical Journal
This paper aims at presenting details of the application of assisted reproductive technology and the impact of the Islamic law (Sharia) on its practice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Analysis of the data sourced from manual searches of bibliographies from key articles showed that this technology in KSA is practiced in a strictly religious manner and certain aspects of the technology are completely forbidden. It further showed that lack of an official government in-vitro fertilization (IVF) registry to gather information on the activities of IVF clinics has limited the data available for international comparisons. Sharing information internationally could …
The Relationship Between Seminal Plasma Zinc Levels And High Molecular Weight Zinc Binding Protein And Sperm Motility In Iraqi Infertile Men, Omar F. Abdul-Rasheed
The Relationship Between Seminal Plasma Zinc Levels And High Molecular Weight Zinc Binding Protein And Sperm Motility In Iraqi Infertile Men, Omar F. Abdul-Rasheed
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between sperm motility and total seminal plasma zinc concentration and high molecular weight zinc bound protein values in infertile Iraqi men. METHODS: A case-control study was conducted at the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq between March 2005 to February 2006. The subjects for the study included 60 infertile male patients who were recruited Al-Kadhimiya Teaching Hospital, and Institute of Embryo Research and Infertility Treatment, Baghdad, Iraq. They were categorized according to their seminal parameters to oligozoospermia (n=32), azoospermia (n=22), and asthenozoospermia (n=6). Thirty nine fertile men (age range 31.87 …
Warning Signs Prior To In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Need For A Rapid Response Team, Rifat Rehmani, Javed I. Memon, Imran Y. Nizam
Warning Signs Prior To In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Need For A Rapid Response Team, Rifat Rehmani, Javed I. Memon, Imran Y. Nizam
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Radioprotective Effects Of Kojic Acid Against Mortality Induced By Gamma Irradiation In Mice, Seyed J. Hosseinimehr, Saeed Emami, Vali Zakaryaee, Amirhossein Ahmadi, Daryush Moslemi
Radioprotective Effects Of Kojic Acid Against Mortality Induced By Gamma Irradiation In Mice, Seyed J. Hosseinimehr, Saeed Emami, Vali Zakaryaee, Amirhossein Ahmadi, Daryush Moslemi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the protective effects of kojic acid on mortality induced by gamma irradiation in mice. The efficacy was compared with amifostine as a reference radioprotector. METHODS: This experimental study was conducted in the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari and Babolsar Radiotherapy Hospital, Babolsar, Iran, between October 2006 and January 2008. Kojic acid was administrated subcutaneously as single doses of 142, 175, 232, and 350 mg/kg, one hour prior to a lethal dose of gamma irradiation (8 Gy). Amifostine was injected subcutaneously at a dose of 200 mg/kg at a similar irradiation dose. The mortality …
Correlation Between Serum 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D3 And Laboratory Risk Markers Of Cardiovascular Diseases In Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Shokoufeh Bonakdaran, Abdolreza Varasteh
Correlation Between Serum 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D3 And Laboratory Risk Markers Of Cardiovascular Diseases In Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Shokoufeh Bonakdaran, Abdolreza Varasteh
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular risk markers among diabetic patients. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad, Iran, from December 2007 to March 2008 in 119 type 2 diabetic patients. Coronary, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular diseases were confirmed. Blood biochemical parameters including laboratory risk markers of cardiovascular disease were determined. Serum 25 hydoxy (OH) D was measured during winter. The correlation between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular prevalence, and also laboratory variables was determined. RESULTS: The mean age of patients was 55.3 ± 11.2 years. The mean 25(OH) D concentration …
Role Of Fine-Needle Aspiration In The Management Of Thyroid Nodules, Ali R. Mofid, Tahereh Yazdani, Maryam Shahrzad, Seyedahmad Seyedalinaghi, Saeed Zandieh
Role Of Fine-Needle Aspiration In The Management Of Thyroid Nodules, Ali R. Mofid, Tahereh Yazdani, Maryam Shahrzad, Seyedahmad Seyedalinaghi, Saeed Zandieh
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To show the benefits of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in managing thyroid nodules. METHODS: As a retrospective study, reports of 888 FNABs of the thyroid performed during a period of 11 years (1996-2007) at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Sina Hospital and Endocrine Clinic, Tehran, Iran were reviewed. Histological diagnoses were available for 182 cases, and we compared cytological diagnoses of FNAB with pathologic reports. RESULTS: The cytology diagnoses by FNAB were: papillary 6 (3.2%); follicular neoplasm 51 (28%); follicular adenoma 10 (5.4%); Hurthle cell neoplasm 8 (4.3%); suspicious 20 (10.9%); inconclusive 2 (1%); and benign 85 (46.4%). Due …
Mycetoma Revisited. Incidence Of Various Radiographic Signs, Ahmed H. Fahal
Mycetoma Revisited. Incidence Of Various Radiographic Signs, Ahmed H. Fahal
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To define and quantitate various radiographic signs of mycetoma infection. METHODS: A retrospective study of 516 randomly selected patients seen between December 1996 and December 2004 at the Mycetoma Research Centre of Khartoum University, Khartoum, Sudan. All cases were confirmed by clinical examination, initial pretreatment radiographs, and histopathology. RESULTS: The most common abnormalities in these 516 patients were soft tissue swelling (93%), bone sclerosis (56%), bone cavities (32%), and periosteal reaction (27%). The incidence of bone expansion (22%), extrinsic cortical scalloping (22%), and fanning of the rays in 10% were reported. Osteoporosis was seen in 19%. Only 3% of …
Levels Of Acceptance Of Asthma Control Test Questionnaire Among Saudi Patients Attending 5 Tertiary Care Hospitals In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Alanezi, Hamdan H. Al-Jahdali, Mohamed S. Al-Hajjaj, Mohamed O. Zeitoni, Turki H. Al-Tasan
Levels Of Acceptance Of Asthma Control Test Questionnaire Among Saudi Patients Attending 5 Tertiary Care Hospitals In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Alanezi, Hamdan H. Al-Jahdali, Mohamed S. Al-Hajjaj, Mohamed O. Zeitoni, Turki H. Al-Tasan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To explore the levels of acceptance of asthma control test (ACT) among Saudi patients. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 5 hospitals in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, namely; Security Forces Hospital, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, King Khalid University Hospital, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, and Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, from the first of September to the 30th of November 2006. Patients attending the pulmonary clinic were asked to answer the ACT. This was followed by an interview to assess their view on the questions and their level of difficulty. RESULTS: The total number of patients was 1060. …
The Efficacy Of Self-Care Education On Rehabilitation Of Stroke Patients, Mohammad Sahebalzamani, Leila Aliloo, Ali Shakibi
The Efficacy Of Self-Care Education On Rehabilitation Of Stroke Patients, Mohammad Sahebalzamani, Leila Aliloo, Ali Shakibi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of self-care education on rehabilitation of hemiplegic stroke patients discharged from hospital. METHODS: For this experimental study, 80 patients were randomly assigned to 2 groups at Urmia University of Medical Sciences Hospitals, Iran, in 2008. First, we recorded the demographic data, and ability performance of both groups, then self-care education was given for the experiment group. Finally, both groups were retested 45 days following the last self-care education section of the experiment group. RESULTS: The results of the study showed a significant difference between the mean acquired distinctions in different performance fields before and after …