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Estimated Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease In Obese Adult Males In Northern Jordan, Omar K. Alboqai, Ahmad A. Suleiman, Mohammad Q. Al-Natour, Huda M. Al-Hourani, Naji M. Abuirmeileh
Estimated Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease In Obese Adult Males In Northern Jordan, Omar K. Alboqai, Ahmad A. Suleiman, Mohammad Q. Al-Natour, Huda M. Al-Hourani, Naji M. Abuirmeileh
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between obesity, lipid profile and blood pressure, and to quantify the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) for the next 10 years, using the Framingham risk scoring scheme among Jordanian adult males. METHODS: We conducted this study in Al-Sarieh, Jordan during the period March to May 2001. A total of 306 apparently healthy adult males, aged 30-50 years completed all the study procedures. We selected the participants using a multi-stage cluster sampling design. Dietary history and smoking habits were obtained using a pre-tested questionnaire and interview. Blood samples were obtained and examined for lipid profiles. …
The Effect Of Loss Of Body Weight On Lipid Profile In Overweight Individuals, Faisal A. Alnasir, Emad M. Masuadi
The Effect Of Loss Of Body Weight On Lipid Profile In Overweight Individuals, Faisal A. Alnasir, Emad M. Masuadi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of reducing body weight and body mass index on serum lipid. METHODS: This is a prospective longitudinal study, which was implemented in Naim Primary Health Care Center in the Kingdom of Bahrain during May and June of 2004. The study included 55 individuals who were willing to participate. The criteria for the sample selection included being overweight, having high serum lipid and patients9 willingness to reduce their weight. The patients were followed up for a 26 weeks period consisting of continuous health education program, maintenance on low caloric diet and exercise to help them reduce …
Smoking Habits Among Medical Students In Central Saudi Arabia, Yousef A. Al-Turki
Smoking Habits Among Medical Students In Central Saudi Arabia, Yousef A. Al-Turki
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of smoking habits among male medical students at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS: We carried out this cross-sectional study using Arabic questionnaires distributed to the medical students in the College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA at different educational levels from September 13 to September 25, 2005. A total of 322 medical students completed the questionnaires (response rate 80.5%). RESULTS: The study shows that 13% of male medical students were currently active smokers, 5.3% were ex-smokers, and 38.2% were passive smokers. The types of smoking …
Adipsic Hypernatremia With A Reset Osmostat, Bhasker Bappal, Hala A. Sheikh, Ajitha Radhakrishan, Waad-Allah S. Mula-Abed
Adipsic Hypernatremia With A Reset Osmostat, Bhasker Bappal, Hala A. Sheikh, Ajitha Radhakrishan, Waad-Allah S. Mula-Abed
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
3-Methylcrotonyl-Coa Carboxylase Deficiency. A Long-Term Outcome, Ali Al-Odaib, Mohamed Rashed, Theodore Page, William Nyhan, Pinar T Ozand
3-Methylcrotonyl-Coa Carboxylase Deficiency. A Long-Term Outcome, Ali Al-Odaib, Mohamed Rashed, Theodore Page, William Nyhan, Pinar T Ozand
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Profile Of Baseline Cd4 T-Lymphocyte And Viral Load Levels In Hiv Infected Treatment Naive Patients In Lagos, Nigeria, Emmanuel O. Idigbe, Rosemary A. Audu, Olumuyiwa B. Salu, Joseph I. Onyewuche, Chinedum T. Oparaugo, Adesola Z. Musa, Emily H. Meschack, Ugochukwu F. Sylvester-Ikondu
Profile Of Baseline Cd4 T-Lymphocyte And Viral Load Levels In Hiv Infected Treatment Naive Patients In Lagos, Nigeria, Emmanuel O. Idigbe, Rosemary A. Audu, Olumuyiwa B. Salu, Joseph I. Onyewuche, Chinedum T. Oparaugo, Adesola Z. Musa, Emily H. Meschack, Ugochukwu F. Sylvester-Ikondu
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Cytotoxic Potential Of Cervical Mucus On Trichomonas Vaginalis To Prevent Upper Genital Tract Infections, Gulay A. Akarsu
Cytotoxic Potential Of Cervical Mucus On Trichomonas Vaginalis To Prevent Upper Genital Tract Infections, Gulay A. Akarsu
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Cutaneous Anthrax As An Occupational Disease In Central Anatolia, Turkey, Meltem A. Yetkin, F. Sebnem Erdinc, Cemal Bulut, Necla Tulek
Cutaneous Anthrax As An Occupational Disease In Central Anatolia, Turkey, Meltem A. Yetkin, F. Sebnem Erdinc, Cemal Bulut, Necla Tulek
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Congenital Renal Anomalies, Anuj Mishra, Ehtuish F. Ehtuish
Congenital Renal Anomalies, Anuj Mishra, Ehtuish F. Ehtuish
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Acute Surgical Abdomen In Pregnancy, Abdul-Wahed N. Meshikhes
Acute Surgical Abdomen In Pregnancy, Abdul-Wahed N. Meshikhes
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Open Tibial Fractures, Yaser M. Behairy, Abdulrahman S. Al-Balla
Open Tibial Fractures, Yaser M. Behairy, Abdulrahman S. Al-Balla
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Urtica Dioica On Bacterial Translocation In Mechanic Icter Model, Metin Aydin, Ismet Ozaydin, Zekeriya Ilce, Idris Sahin, Irfan Sencan, Coskun Silan, Mehmet Yasar, Arif Aslaner, Ertugrul Ertas
Effect Of Urtica Dioica On Bacterial Translocation In Mechanic Icter Model, Metin Aydin, Ismet Ozaydin, Zekeriya Ilce, Idris Sahin, Irfan Sencan, Coskun Silan, Mehmet Yasar, Arif Aslaner, Ertugrul Ertas
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Gene Expression Profiles Of The Fibroblasts From Breast Tumors And Normal Tissue Compared With The Tumor Expression Profiles, Syed S. Hussain, Amal T. Qattan, Maimoona S. Nirmal, Osama A. Al-Malik, Taher A. Al-Tweigeri, Asma M. Tulba
Gene Expression Profiles Of The Fibroblasts From Breast Tumors And Normal Tissue Compared With The Tumor Expression Profiles, Syed S. Hussain, Amal T. Qattan, Maimoona S. Nirmal, Osama A. Al-Malik, Taher A. Al-Tweigeri, Asma M. Tulba
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The study was designed to examine whether the gene expression profiles of fibroblast cell lines, established from the tumor and the normal tissue from the same breast, exhibit any similarities with the profiles of the original tissues. METHODS: Fibroblast cell lines were established from invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast and the adjacent normal tissues. Isolated total RNA from the cell lines and tissues were used to prepare labeled cDNA which was hybridized to Becton Dickinson Atlas microarrays for obtaining profiles of expressed genes. The profiles of tumors and cell lines were …
Traditional Beliefs As Forgotten Influencing Factors On Breast-Feeding Performance In Turkey, Selda Hizel, Gulsen Ceyhun, Fatos Tanzer, Cihat Sanli
Traditional Beliefs As Forgotten Influencing Factors On Breast-Feeding Performance In Turkey, Selda Hizel, Gulsen Ceyhun, Fatos Tanzer, Cihat Sanli
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to identify the infant feeding practices and to evaluate the attitudes and beliefs of mothers on breast-feeding in Turkey. METHODS: This study was established in 10 provinces of Turkey between December 2000 and March 2001 and the study group was comprised of 1,767 women between the ages of 15-49 years (mean 27.6 ± 6.4 years). Questionnaires were self-filled by mothers in the waiting rooms of the health centers. RESULTS: One hundred seventy-three women (9.9%) were illiterate, 829 (47.7%) had
Tamoxifen Effects On Treatment Fibrocystic Breast Disease In Women, Seyed R. Mousavi, Michaeal Rezaei
Tamoxifen Effects On Treatment Fibrocystic Breast Disease In Women, Seyed R. Mousavi, Michaeal Rezaei
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Acinar Cell Ultrastructure After Taurine Treatment In Rat Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis, Yuksel Ates, Mehmet R. Mas, Nuket Mas, Ilker Tasci, Bilgin Comert, Ahmet T. Isik, Nuran Yener
Acinar Cell Ultrastructure After Taurine Treatment In Rat Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis, Yuksel Ates, Mehmet R. Mas, Nuket Mas, Ilker Tasci, Bilgin Comert, Ahmet T. Isik, Nuran Yener
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the organelle-based changes in acinar cells in experimental acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) after taurine treatment and the association of electron microscopic findings with histopathological changes and oxidative stress markers. METHODS: The study was performed in February 2005 at Gulhane School of Medicine and Hecettepe University, Turkey. Forty-five rats were divided into 3 groups. Acute necrotizing pancreatitis was induced in groups II and III. Groups I and II were treated with saline and Group III with taurine 1000 mg/kg/day, i.p, for 48 hours. Histopathological and ultrastructural examinations were determined using one-way analysis of variance and Kruskal-Wallis tests. RESULTS: …
Blood Pressure Profiles And Hypertension In Iraqi Primary School Children, Mahmood D. Subhi
Blood Pressure Profiles And Hypertension In Iraqi Primary School Children, Mahmood D. Subhi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To elucidate blood pressure (BP) levels and the prevalence of hypertension (HT); as well as to address some epidemiological variables which contributes to BP and suggest certain primordial guidelines for control and prevention of childhood HT. METHODS: A cross-sectional study recruiting 1427 (46.1% boys versus 53.9% girls) school aged students (6-12 years) from 8 primary schools in Baghdad during the period November 2001 to May 2002. The BP readings were plotted adopting principles of the 1996 American Task Force on High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents. RESULTS: For both genders, the combined mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) was …
The Effect Of Season And Ramadan Fasting On The Onset Of Acute Cholecystitis, Seyed V. Hosseini, Mahsa Torabijahromi, Mahnaz Mosallaei, Babak Sabet, Saeedeh Pourahmad
The Effect Of Season And Ramadan Fasting On The Onset Of Acute Cholecystitis, Seyed V. Hosseini, Mahsa Torabijahromi, Mahnaz Mosallaei, Babak Sabet, Saeedeh Pourahmad
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether Ramadan fasting and seasonal variation has any effect on the onset of acute cholecystitis. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Faghihi and Namazee Hospitals between September 1999 to August 2004. All files of patients with definite diagnosis of gallstone induced acute cholecystitis were reviewed for age, gender, date and method of treatment in relation to seasons and Ramadan fasting month. For comparison, we used Shaaban months (prior months) and Shavval months (following months). RESULTS: Eight hundred and sixty-four files (32.7% male and 62.8% were female) with definite diagnosis of acute cholecystitis were reviewed. Mean age …
The Handsearching Of 2 Medical Journals Of Bahrain For Reports Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Amani A. Al-Hajeri, Zbys Fedorowicz, Fawzi A. Amin, Anne Eisinga
The Handsearching Of 2 Medical Journals Of Bahrain For Reports Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Amani A. Al-Hajeri, Zbys Fedorowicz, Fawzi A. Amin, Anne Eisinga
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To identify reports of randomized trials by handsearching 2 Bahrain medical journals, which are indexed in the biomedical database EMBASE and to determine any added value of the handsearching by comparing the reports found by handsearching with what would have been found by searching EMBASE to examine (i) the precision and sensitivity of the EMBASE index term Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) and (ii) The Cochrane Collaboration9s systematic electronic search of EMBASE (which uses 4 index terms and 9 free-text terms). METHODS: All issues of the Bahrain Medical Bulletin (BMB) (1979-2004) and the Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society (JBMS) …
Forgotten Surgical Sponge Gossy-Piboma, Removed 5 Years Later, Ali A. Mohammadi, Hooman Yarmohammadi
Forgotten Surgical Sponge Gossy-Piboma, Removed 5 Years Later, Ali A. Mohammadi, Hooman Yarmohammadi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Notice Of Duplicate Publication: The Use Of Mitomycin-C For Respiratory Papillomas. Clinical, Histologic And Biochemical Correlation. Saudi Med J 2005; 26: 1737-1745., Ashraf H. Hamza, Manal M. Nasr, Akram A. Deghady
Notice Of Duplicate Publication: The Use Of Mitomycin-C For Respiratory Papillomas. Clinical, Histologic And Biochemical Correlation. Saudi Med J 2005; 26: 1737-1745., Ashraf H. Hamza, Manal M. Nasr, Akram A. Deghady
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Vitamin E And Gemfibrozil On Lipid Profiles, Lipid Peroxidation And Antioxidant Status In The Elderly And Young Hyperlipidemic Subjects, Emine Sutken, Mine Inal, Filiz Ozdemir
Effects Of Vitamin E And Gemfibrozil On Lipid Profiles, Lipid Peroxidation And Antioxidant Status In The Elderly And Young Hyperlipidemic Subjects, Emine Sutken, Mine Inal, Filiz Ozdemir
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: This study has dealt with the effects of gemfibrozil and vitamin E (vit E) therapies on lipoprotein levels, lipid peroxidation and antioxidant statuses of the elderly and young hyperlipidemic subjects. METHODS: This study took place in the Internal Medicine Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Osmangazi University, Turkey between 2004-2005. This study was carried out on 99 hyperlipidemic and 40 control subjects. Subjects were divided into 2 groups; elderly hyperlipidemic (n=65) and young hyperlipidemic (n=34). In the young and elderly hyperlipidemic subjects of the first group treated only with vit E (600 mg/day) for one month. In the young and elderly …
Comparing The Clinical, Histopathological And Myoepithelial Features Of Estrogen Receptor Positive And Negative Mammary Carcinomas, Zuhal Gucin, Bilgin Aksoy, Feray Gunver, Esra Pasaoglu, Fadime Bahadir
Comparing The Clinical, Histopathological And Myoepithelial Features Of Estrogen Receptor Positive And Negative Mammary Carcinomas, Zuhal Gucin, Bilgin Aksoy, Feray Gunver, Esra Pasaoglu, Fadime Bahadir
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between hormone-receptor status and histological parameters, considering that some estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast carcinoma are suggested to be of myoepithelial origin or differentiation; and to examine the presence of significant difference by myoepithelial markers and define their morphologies. METHODS: For this research, 30 estrogen receptor-negative and 31 estrogen receptor-positive breast carcinomas diagnosed at the Pathology Department, Istanbul Training and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, between February 2003 and October 2004 were considered and compared clinically, microscopically and immunohistochemically considering myoepithelial markers using SMA, S100, keratin14. RESULTS: We found a higher …
Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Women Attending Health Facilities In The Kingdom Of Bahrain, Aida A. Hajjaj, Abiola C. Senok, Ali E. Al-Mahmeed, Abdulla A. Issa, Alessandra R. Arzese, Giuseppe A. Botta
Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Women Attending Health Facilities In The Kingdom Of Bahrain, Aida A. Hajjaj, Abiola C. Senok, Ali E. Al-Mahmeed, Abdulla A. Issa, Alessandra R. Arzese, Giuseppe A. Botta
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the occurrence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the associated risk factors in Bahrain9s female population. METHODS: This study was carried out between March to December 2004, which includes cervical scrapings for Pap smear and HPV-DNA testing using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis, obtained from 100 women attending the Gynecology Clinic at Salmaniya Medical Center and Sheikh Sabah Health Center in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We distributed questionnaires that include the sociodemographic data as well as information on risk factors such as smoking, parity, and the contraceptive used. RESULTS: Eleven women …
Initial Experience With An Intensive Care Hyperglycemia Protocol In A Saudi Arabian Intensive Care Unit, Mobeen Iqbal, Abdulsalam M. Al-Aithan, Rifat Rehmani, Mohsen Eledrisi
Initial Experience With An Intensive Care Hyperglycemia Protocol In A Saudi Arabian Intensive Care Unit, Mobeen Iqbal, Abdulsalam M. Al-Aithan, Rifat Rehmani, Mohsen Eledrisi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the efficacy of nurse-driven intensive glucose management protocol in an intensive care setting. METHODS: This cohort study took place at King Abdul-Aziz National Guard Hospital, Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia from April 2005 through June 2005. We modified a validated nurse-driven glycemic protocol when glucose level was >11.1 mmol/L. Protocol was applied to 103 consecutive patients. Three months after implementing the protocol, we analyzed the glucose control and relevant patient variables. To check the efficacy, glucose values were compared with patients admitted consecutively 2 months prior to the implementation of the protocol. Duration and mean insulin infusion rates were …
Characteristics Of Poisoning Cases In Adult Intensive Care Unit In Sanliurfa, Turkey, Mustafa Cengiz, Zeynep Baysal, Suleyman Ganidagli, Abdurrahman Altindag
Characteristics Of Poisoning Cases In Adult Intensive Care Unit In Sanliurfa, Turkey, Mustafa Cengiz, Zeynep Baysal, Suleyman Ganidagli, Abdurrahman Altindag
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this prospective study was to analyze the rate and characteristics of acute poisoning cases admitted to adult intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS: All cases of acute poisoning admitted to ICU of the Harran University Hospital, Turkey, between July 2002 and May 2005, were included in this study. Clinical, laboratory, and demographic characteristics, type of poison and patient9s outcomes were recorded. RESULTS: There were 86 poisoning cases among 844 patients admitted to the ICU. The mean age was 26 ± 9 years and the majority of the patients (56.9%) were 15-24 years of ages. Eighty percent of …
Is Early Mortality Related To Timing Of Surgery After Fracture Femur In The Elderly?, Abdallah Al-Omran, Mir Sadat-Ali
Is Early Mortality Related To Timing Of Surgery After Fracture Femur In The Elderly?, Abdallah Al-Omran, Mir Sadat-Ali
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to review the outcome of fracture femur in elderly patients (>65 years), and to identify cause or causes of mortality. METHODS: Between January 1996 and December 2002, 115 patients over 65 years were admitted and operated at King Fahd University Hospital, Al-Khobar. Fifty-six of patients suffered with femoral fractures. Demographic data collected included age, gender, site of fracture, co-morbidities, delay in surgery, duration of surgery, implant used and Anesthesia Society of America scoring (ASA). A minimum follow up of 12 months was considered important for inclusion in the study. Patients remained alive …
Pregnancy Outcomes After Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling In Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Eftekhar H. Al-Ojaimi
Pregnancy Outcomes After Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling In Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Eftekhar H. Al-Ojaimi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study whether there is an increased risk of glucose intolerance and hypertensive complications during pregnancy in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who conceived after laparoscopic ovarian drilling and to investigate if there is an adverse pregnancy outcome. METHODS: This prospective study took place at Salmaniya Medical Complex in Bahrain, between June 1996 and June 2003. We compared the pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of 134 patients with PCOS who were treated with laparoscopic ovarian drilling with 479 pregnant women without PCOS (controls). We used the multiple logistic regression analysis to assess the risk of PCOS on impaired glucose …
Multicentric, Synchronous Giant-Cell Tumor Of Bone, Turgay Cavusoglu, Alpaslan Senkoylu, Hakan Ozsoy, Ercan Dincel
Multicentric, Synchronous Giant-Cell Tumor Of Bone, Turgay Cavusoglu, Alpaslan Senkoylu, Hakan Ozsoy, Ercan Dincel
Saudi Medical Journal
Multicentric giant cell tumor is a rare variant of giant cell tumor. In this case, we report a case of a 15-year-old female patient with synchronous type of multicentric giant cell tumor.
The Interventricular Septal Giant Hydatid Cyst Caused By Biventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction, Murat Guvener, Omer F. Dogan, Enver Atalar, Mustafa Yilmaz, Metin Demircin
The Interventricular Septal Giant Hydatid Cyst Caused By Biventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction, Murat Guvener, Omer F. Dogan, Enver Atalar, Mustafa Yilmaz, Metin Demircin
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.