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The Prevalence Of Malnutrition Among High And Low Altitude Preschool Children Of Southwestern Saudi Arabia, Fahaid H. Al-Hashem
The Prevalence Of Malnutrition Among High And Low Altitude Preschool Children Of Southwestern Saudi Arabia, Fahaid H. Al-Hashem
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the current status of protein energy malnutrition (PEM) in the high and low altitude preschool children aged 12-71 months. METHODS: A cross-sectional study conducted during the year of 2003 and involved 572 and 469 preschool children of Southwestern Saudi Arabia born and living permanently at high and low altitude areas. Anthropometric measurements were carried out to assess the prevalence of PEM using 3 indicators such as underweight, wasting and stunting following World Health Organization standards. Prevalence differences were examined by age, gender, altitude, and parental socioeconomic status. RESULTS: The prevalence of the 3 types of PEM was …
Acceptance Of C-Flex Therapy In Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Who Refused Auto-Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Suhaila Al-Jawder, Ahmed Bahammam
Acceptance Of C-Flex Therapy In Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Who Refused Auto-Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Suhaila Al-Jawder, Ahmed Bahammam
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Molecular Testing Of Human Papillomavirus In Cervical Specimens, Fatensalah B. Gazzaz
Molecular Testing Of Human Papillomavirus In Cervical Specimens, Fatensalah B. Gazzaz
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To improve the diagnosis of cervical neoplasia by early detection of human papillomavirus (HPV) in uterine cervix, by adding molecular testing of HPV using hybrid capture 2 (HC2) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests to Papanicolaou (Pap) test. METHODS: One hundred women were enrolled in this study. The mean age (mean ± SD) was 41.97 ± 8.76 years and the range was 27-65 years. All women had undergone cervical cytological screening with cervical cytology, HPV DNA testing by HC2 and PCR, during the period from January - December 2006, at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital (KAAUH) and King Fahd Research …
Islamic Teachings Of Bioethics In Relation To The Practice Of Medical Genetics, Mohsen A. El-Hazmi
Islamic Teachings Of Bioethics In Relation To The Practice Of Medical Genetics, Mohsen A. El-Hazmi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Ultrastructure Study Of Postmenopausal Endometria Of Tibolone, Conjugated Estrogen + Medroxyprogesterone Acetate And Tamoxifen Users, Tuncay Nas, Mustafa F. Sargon, Hamdi H. Celik, Pinar O. Keskin, Rifat H. Gursoy, Kutay Biberoglu
Ultrastructure Study Of Postmenopausal Endometria Of Tibolone, Conjugated Estrogen + Medroxyprogesterone Acetate And Tamoxifen Users, Tuncay Nas, Mustafa F. Sargon, Hamdi H. Celik, Pinar O. Keskin, Rifat H. Gursoy, Kutay Biberoglu
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Study Of The Bacterial Agents Of Blood Stream Infection In A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq
Study Of The Bacterial Agents Of Blood Stream Infection In A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Metastatic Synovial Sarcoma To The Left Atrium. A Management Dilemma, Atif W. Qubbany, Abdulhalim J. Kinsara
Metastatic Synovial Sarcoma To The Left Atrium. A Management Dilemma, Atif W. Qubbany, Abdulhalim J. Kinsara
Saudi Medical Journal
We present a rare case of synovial sarcoma with minimal symptoms that metastasized and threatened to embolize the heart in a 26-year-old male admitted to our hospital for evaluation of low back pain. The tumor made a direct extension to the left atrium and moved freely in the left ventricle outflow tract. We discuss the potential therapeutic modalities in this difficult scenario.
Metformin Discontinuation Rate Among Patients With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus In Basrah, Iraq, Abbas A. Mansour, Omran S. Habib
Metformin Discontinuation Rate Among Patients With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus In Basrah, Iraq, Abbas A. Mansour, Omran S. Habib
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Regional Variations In The Prevalence Of Consanguinity In Saudi Arabia, Mohammad I. El-Mouzan, Abdullah A. Al-Salloum, Abdullah S. Al-Herbish, Mansour M. Qurachi, Ahmad A. Al-Omar
Regional Variations In The Prevalence Of Consanguinity In Saudi Arabia, Mohammad I. El-Mouzan, Abdullah A. Al-Salloum, Abdullah S. Al-Herbish, Mansour M. Qurachi, Ahmad A. Al-Omar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To report on the prevalence of consanguinity in each region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including the variation in prevalence between urban and rural settlements. METHODS: The study was conducted over 2 years (2004-2005). A cross-sectional sample determined by multistage random probability sampling of Saudi households from each of the 13 regions of the Kingdom. As part of survey questionnaire, the mother of each household was asked on the relationship to her husband to choose one of 3 answers: first-degree cousin, more distant relationship, or no relation. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of consanguinity was 56% with the first-degree …
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate In Healthy First Year Medical Students, Imran A. Siddiqui, Nadeem A. Siddiqui, Jawed Aziz, Amir Omair
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate In Healthy First Year Medical Students, Imran A. Siddiqui, Nadeem A. Siddiqui, Jawed Aziz, Amir Omair
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the reference value of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in young healthy individuals following the standardized criteria of the International Committee for Standardization in Hematology. METHODS: The ESR was determined in a sample of 422 medical students of Karachi, Pakistan from the year 1998 to 2004. After considering exclusion criteria, the data of 311 students (132 males and 179 females) were analyzed. RESULTS: The reference values found in this study are 0-13 in the 1st hour for healthy young males and 0-40 mm in the 1st hour for healthy young female students. CONCLUSION: We suggest that the reference …
Infliximab Tnf-Alpha Antagonist Decreases Intraabdominal Adhesions, Osman Kurukahvecioglu, Hande Koksal, Ozlem Gulbahar, Ozlem Erdem, Doruk Engin, Omer Yazicioglu, Mustafa Kerem, Ferit Taneri
Infliximab Tnf-Alpha Antagonist Decreases Intraabdominal Adhesions, Osman Kurukahvecioglu, Hande Koksal, Ozlem Gulbahar, Ozlem Erdem, Doruk Engin, Omer Yazicioglu, Mustafa Kerem, Ferit Taneri
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of infliximab on adhesion formation and it9s associated morbidity and complications. METHODS: This study was performed in the Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Turkey between July 2005 and October 2005. Thirty-five rats were randomly divided into 4 groups. Laparotomy was performed in the Sham group (n=5), whereas cecal abrasion was carried out in all other groups. After cecal abrasion 0.9% sodium chloride was administered in the saline group (n=10), infliximab was administered to the study group (n=10) and nothing was administered to the last group (n=10). Adhesion formation was evaluated with macroscopic and microscopic adhesion …
Early Outcome Of Children With Complex Atrial Isomerism Undergoing Uni-Ventricular Cardiac Palliation, Giridhar V. Santhanam, Hani K. Najm, Johannes P. Duplessis, Riyadh M. Abu-Sulaiman, Mohamed S. Kabbani
Early Outcome Of Children With Complex Atrial Isomerism Undergoing Uni-Ventricular Cardiac Palliation, Giridhar V. Santhanam, Hani K. Najm, Johannes P. Duplessis, Riyadh M. Abu-Sulaiman, Mohamed S. Kabbani
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To review the postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) course and early outcome of children with complex atrial isomeric hearts undergoing cardiac surgery for uni-ventricular heart repair. METHODS: A retrospective review and analysis of ICU course of pediatric patients with atrial isomerism admitted from January 2000 to December 2004 in King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who underwent uni-ventricular repair. RESULTS: During the study period, 18 (n=18) patients were identified to have complex congenital heart disease (CHD) associated with atrial isomerism. They were in the form of right atrial isomerism (n=12), and left atrial isomerism (n=6). Eight …
Exhaled Breath Condensate Ph And Hydrogen Peroxide As Non-Invasive Markers For Asthma, Amina H. Al-Obaidy, Abdulghani M. Al-Samarai
Exhaled Breath Condensate Ph And Hydrogen Peroxide As Non-Invasive Markers For Asthma, Amina H. Al-Obaidy, Abdulghani M. Al-Samarai
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the predictive value of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentration and pH as non-invasive markers in asthma. METHODS: Fifty patients with unstable, steroid naive atopic asthma were included in the study, 25 with intermittent asthma and 25 with persistent asthma. Asthma diagnosis was according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma. Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) was measured by computerized spirometry. The EBC H2O2 assay was carried out using the colorimetric assay. The study was conducted from January to December 2005 in the Asthma …
Man-Threatening Viruses Isolated From Ticks In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa, Fathy M. Diab, Galila M. Khalil
Man-Threatening Viruses Isolated From Ticks In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa, Fathy M. Diab, Galila M. Khalil
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine tick viruses transmissible to man in Saudi Arabia. METHODS: We collected tick samples for identification from different region of Saudi Arabia during March 1992 - December 1992. Ticks collected from domestic animals were washed with buffer containing antibiotics, macerated, triturated in minimal essential media (MEM), centrifuged and the supernatant inoculated intracerebrally in suckling mice. Brains of mice showing disease signs were similarly treated and the supernatant inoculated on cell cultures. Antigen spot slides were prepared from material of blind-passed cell cultures showing cytopathic effects. The slides were overlaid by group-specific hyperimmune mouse ascetic fluid (HMAF) to different …
Prevalence Of Dyslipidemia In The Iraqi Adult Population, Waadallah S. Mula-Abed, Saba K. Chilmeran
Prevalence Of Dyslipidemia In The Iraqi Adult Population, Waadallah S. Mula-Abed, Saba K. Chilmeran
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To establish the prevalence of dyslipidemia in the Iraqi adult population in Mosul, Iraq, according to the different recommended criteria. METHODS: The study was carried out from October 2003 to April 2004, with 871 apparently healthy volunteers (413 males, 458 females) aged 20-70 year ([mean ± SD] 41.2 ± 13.8 year). Fasting blood specimens were collected from all subjects for measurement of serum lipid profile including triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and ratios of cholesterol such as TC:HDL-C, LDL-C:HDL-C, and TG:HDL-C. Classification was carried out according to the different cut-off levels …
The Prevalence Of Abdominal Obesity And Its Associated Risk Factors In Married, Non-Pregnant Women Born And Living In High Altitude, Southwestern, Saudi Arabia, Mohammed E. Khalid
The Prevalence Of Abdominal Obesity And Its Associated Risk Factors In Married, Non-Pregnant Women Born And Living In High Altitude, Southwestern, Saudi Arabia, Mohammed E. Khalid
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of abdominal obesity and it9s associated risk factors in a married, non-pregnant, high altitude female population. METHODS: A cross-sectional study conducted from January to March 2003, with 438 currently married non-pregnant women aged 18-60 years, born and permanent residents in and around Abha, southwestern heights, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire describing the demographic, social, reproductive, physical activity, and educational status was completed. The subjects were measured by weight, height, and waist circumference (WC). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated for each woman (BMI=weight [Kg]/height [m2]). Abdominal obesity was defined as WC>88cm, and total …
Prescribing Pattern Of General Practitioners For Osteoarthritis In Primary Care Settings In Bolu, Turkey, Mehtap Kartal, Isil Maral, Ozlem Coskun
Prescribing Pattern Of General Practitioners For Osteoarthritis In Primary Care Settings In Bolu, Turkey, Mehtap Kartal, Isil Maral, Ozlem Coskun
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the drug preferences of primary care physicians for osteoarthritis (OA) in comparison with the current guidelines, and their reflections in the cost of prescriptions. METHODS: Data were collected from all primary health care centers in Bolu, Turkey, during November 2002 from patient polyclinic logbooks. Drugs prescribed were classified according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification system for comparison purposes. Gender, age, and health insurance of patients were analyzed for drug preferences and costs. RESULTS: Forty-eight primary care physicians prescribed 1,047 drugs for 507 OA patients with total a cost of $10,254. Anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic products were the …
Urofacial Syndrome, Hamdan H. Al-Hazmi, Ayman A. Hammad, Roman Jednak, Mohamed T. El-Sherbiny
Urofacial Syndrome, Hamdan H. Al-Hazmi, Ayman A. Hammad, Roman Jednak, Mohamed T. El-Sherbiny
Saudi Medical Journal
The urofacial or Ochoa syndrome is a rare disease. We report on 2 patients of middle-eastern origin, with a review of the current literature to further document the existence of this syndrome, and to increase the general awareness of the classical facial characteristics, which facilitates diagnosis.
Constrictive Pericarditis Presenting As Recurrent Ascites For 10 Years, Nazir A. Lone, Hilal A. Rather, S. Jalal, Khurshid A. Khan, Mohammed S. Alai, Viqar M. Jan, Kaiser H. Hakeem, Pawan K. Suri, Dharminder K. Angurana
Constrictive Pericarditis Presenting As Recurrent Ascites For 10 Years, Nazir A. Lone, Hilal A. Rather, S. Jalal, Khurshid A. Khan, Mohammed S. Alai, Viqar M. Jan, Kaiser H. Hakeem, Pawan K. Suri, Dharminder K. Angurana
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Comparison Of Branched Dna And Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Methods In Quantitation Of Hepatitis B Virus Dna, Selma Gokahmetoglu, Esma Deniz, Yusuf Ozbal, Altay M. Atalay
Comparison Of Branched Dna And Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Methods In Quantitation Of Hepatitis B Virus Dna, Selma Gokahmetoglu, Esma Deniz, Yusuf Ozbal, Altay M. Atalay
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Melanoma Differentiation-Associated Gene-7/Interleukin 24 Inhibits Invasion And Migration Of Human Cervical Cancer Cells In Vitro, Hua Shi, Li-Li Wei, Cheng-Fu Yuan, Jun-Xia Yang, Fa-Ping Yi, Yong-Ping Ma, Fang-Zhou Song
Melanoma Differentiation-Associated Gene-7/Interleukin 24 Inhibits Invasion And Migration Of Human Cervical Cancer Cells In Vitro, Hua Shi, Li-Li Wei, Cheng-Fu Yuan, Jun-Xia Yang, Fa-Ping Yi, Yong-Ping Ma, Fang-Zhou Song
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: In this study, we used an adenoviral vector -melanoma differentiation-associated gene-7 (Ad-mda7) to examine the effect of the ectopic production of MDA-7/IL-24 on cell migration and invasion by human cervical cancer cells. METHODS: The study took place in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China, between April 2006 and November 2006. The change of metastasis of cervical cancer cells (CaSki) cells were detected by Cell Migration Assay and Cell Invasion Assay after treated with Ad-mda7. The production of proteins associated with cell migration and invasion were detected by western blot. RESULTS: Cervical cancer cells …
Gender-Related Differences Of Risk Factors Among Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft In Ahwaz, Iran, Seyed M. Adel, Ali A. Ramezanei, Amanolah Hydarei, Hajir Javaherizadeh, Vida Behmanesh, Vida Amanei
Gender-Related Differences Of Risk Factors Among Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft In Ahwaz, Iran, Seyed M. Adel, Ali A. Ramezanei, Amanolah Hydarei, Hajir Javaherizadeh, Vida Behmanesh, Vida Amanei
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the major risk factors among male and female patients with severe coronary artery diseases undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). METHODS: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 897 (655 male and 242 female) patients from March 2001 to March 2006 in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Golestan Hospital, Ahwaz, Iran, with male to female ratio approximately 2.7. The mean age was 54.37 ± 0.3 years. The major risk factors were diabetes mellitus, smoking, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, obesity, familial history of coronary artery disease, past medical history of myocardial infarction and heart failure before surgery. RESULTS: The results …
Knowledge And Attitudes Of Female School Students On Medications In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Nada A. Abahussain, Attia Z. Taha
Knowledge And Attitudes Of Female School Students On Medications In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Nada A. Abahussain, Attia Z. Taha
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge and attitude of female students on medications in Al-Khobar city, the eastern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS: The target population consisted of the third-grade intermediate, and all the 3 grades of secondary school female students in the Al-Khobar area, KSA. A multistage stratified sampling design was adopted at the end of 2001. At the first stage, 13 schools were selected, of which classes were selected in each level using a simple random sampling design. All students in the selected classes were included in the study. The total number of selected students …
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring For 24 Hours In Children With Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus, Bahar C. Cakir, Zehra Aycan, Sadi Vidinlisan, Kemal Akpinar, Serkan K. Keskin, Hasan T. Cakir, Sekip Altunkan, Ergun Cetinkaya
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring For 24 Hours In Children With Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus, Bahar C. Cakir, Zehra Aycan, Sadi Vidinlisan, Kemal Akpinar, Serkan K. Keskin, Hasan T. Cakir, Sekip Altunkan, Ergun Cetinkaya
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Nigella Sativa Oil Against Aspiculuris Tetraptera And Hymenolepis Nana In Naturally Infected Mice., Erol Ayaz, Hasan Yilmaz, Hanefi Ozbek, Zeynep Tas, Ozlem Orunc
The Effect Of Nigella Sativa Oil Against Aspiculuris Tetraptera And Hymenolepis Nana In Naturally Infected Mice., Erol Ayaz, Hasan Yilmaz, Hanefi Ozbek, Zeynep Tas, Ozlem Orunc
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the antiparasitic effect of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) on Aspiculuris tetraptera (A. tetraptera) and Hymenolepis nana (H.nana) in mice in January 2005. METHODS: Mice were obtained from the animal house facility of the Faculty of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey. The natural infections were determined by the cellophane tape method and the centrifugal flotation method of stool samples. The infected mice with A. tetraptera and H.nana were divided into 4 groups; 2 treatment and 2 control groups. Nigella sativa oil was given at the dose of 250 ul/kg body weight orally for 2 consecutive days in …
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Islamic Fasting On Lung Volumes And Capacities In The Healthy Persons, Seyyedali J. Moosavi, Ali Kabir, Ali Moghimi, Ali Chehrei, Mohammad B. Rad
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Islamic Fasting On Lung Volumes And Capacities In The Healthy Persons, Seyyedali J. Moosavi, Ali Kabir, Ali Moghimi, Ali Chehrei, Mohammad B. Rad
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the changes in pulmonary volumes during and after Islamic fasting. METHODS: It is a cohort study conducted on 117 healthy subjects selected on a random basis from employees, professors and students of Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, between December 1999 and January 2000. All of them underwent spirometry 10 days prior to Ramadan, 2 times during Ramadan, and one time 10 days post-Ramadan. In first visit, in addition to spirometry they underwent medical examination to make sure they are healthy. All of their spirometries and background information were collected. Repeated measurements analysis of varience method …
Pattern Of Renal Pathology Among Renal Biopsy Specimens In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Ahmed M. Alkhunaizi
Pattern Of Renal Pathology Among Renal Biopsy Specimens In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Ahmed M. Alkhunaizi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To identify the pattern of renal pathology among renal biopsy specimens, and to study the clinical correlation in a general hospital in the eastern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: All patients who underwent native kidney biopsy by the author at Dhahran Health Center (DHC) between June 1998 and April 2005 were included and prospectively followed-up. RESULTS: One hundred native kidney biopsies were performed on 95 patients with a mean age of 40.8 ± 18 years, and a glomerular filtration rate of 57 ± 42 ml/min/1.73 m2. Patients were followed up for a mean of 28 ± …
Gonadal Function And Fertility In Male Survivors Treated For Hodgkin's Disease In Iran, Khadijeh A. Rafsanjani, Mohammad Faranoush, Amir A. Hedayatiasl, Parvaneh Vossough
Gonadal Function And Fertility In Male Survivors Treated For Hodgkin's Disease In Iran, Khadijeh A. Rafsanjani, Mohammad Faranoush, Amir A. Hedayatiasl, Parvaneh Vossough
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of chemotherapy on gonadal function of young men cured of childhood Hodgkin9s disease. METHODS: Young adult males surviving Hodgkin9s disease, aged 17 and over at least 2 years after therapy were studied in Ali Asghar Children9s Hospital, Tehran, Iran from March 2000 to March 2005. Clinical evaluation for secondary sexual characteristics, semen analysis, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and testosterone was studied in 33 survivors of Hodgkin9s disease. RESULTS: The age at diagnosis was 5-15 years, median 9 years, age at study 17-29 years, median 19 years old. The median duration off therapy …
Dietary Intervention Versus Metformin To Improve The Reproductive Outcome In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. A Prospective Comparative Study, Hussein S. Qublan, Eleni K. Yannakoula, Mohamad A. Al-Qudah, Fahmi I. El-Uri
Dietary Intervention Versus Metformin To Improve The Reproductive Outcome In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. A Prospective Comparative Study, Hussein S. Qublan, Eleni K. Yannakoula, Mohamad A. Al-Qudah, Fahmi I. El-Uri
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical results and reproductive outcome in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) following dietary intervention or treatment with metformin. METHODS: Forty-six patients with PCOS were studied prospectively in Prince Rashed Hospital, Irbid, Jordan, between January 2003 and April 2005. The women were randomly divided into 2 groups: Group 1 (n=24) was prescribed with 1200-1400 kcal/day diet (25% proteins, 25% fat, and 50% carbohydrates plus 25-30 gm of fiber per week). Group 2 (n=22) was assigned to take 850 mg of metformin twice in a continuous manner. Both treatments continued for 6 months. Clinical and biochemical …
An Investigation Of Corneal Integrity In Recreational Divers, Matthew O. Oriowo
An Investigation Of Corneal Integrity In Recreational Divers, Matthew O. Oriowo
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To compare the corneal integrity of recreational divers and non-divers. METHODS: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the St. Erik s Eye Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, between September 2003 and February 2004. Questionnaires were randomly distributed to determine the potential diving and non-diving participants. After filling the questionnaires and giving informed consent, corneal endothelial photographs were obtained from the right eyes of the study participants (age range, 20-42 years). Aided and unaided visual acuities were obtained using the Snellen acuity chart. RESULTS: One of the divers reported temporary blurred vision immediately after a diving session, which resolved 2 days later. …