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Acute Bacterial Meningitis In Qatar, Mahmoud F. Elsaid, Amina A. Flamerzi, Mohammed S. Bessisso, Sittana S. Elshafie
Acute Bacterial Meningitis In Qatar, Mahmoud F. Elsaid, Amina A. Flamerzi, Mohammed S. Bessisso, Sittana S. Elshafie
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the changes in the epidemiology, clinical and bacteriological profiles of bacterial meningitis in the era of the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)vaccine and pneumococcus resistance. METHODS: This is a retrospective study of children aged <12 years admitted to the Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar between January 1998 through December 2002 with positive cerebrospinal fluid culture. RESULTS: We described 64 patients with culture proven bacterial meningitis. In infants <3 months (n=29 [45%]), the most common organism was Group B Streptococcus (GBS) (20%). Children >3 months (n=35 [55%]); Hib (25%) and Streptococcus pneumoniae (STP) (20%) were the most common organisms before introduction of Hib vaccination. A significant drop of Hib infections were noticed after introduction of the vaccine. Fever, neck stiffness, seizure, vomiting, and bulging fontanel were the most frequent presenting features. Group B Streptococcus were sensitive to ampicillin and cefotaxime with no resistance detected. Forty percent …
Does Vaginal Douching Affect The Risk Of Vaginal Infections In Pregnant Women?, Nermin Sakru, Tonay Inceboz, Umit Inceboz, Isil Zeren, Melahat Karakus, Uzeyir Kirca
Does Vaginal Douching Affect The Risk Of Vaginal Infections In Pregnant Women?, Nermin Sakru, Tonay Inceboz, Umit Inceboz, Isil Zeren, Melahat Karakus, Uzeyir Kirca
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between vaginal douching and vaginal infections among women in early pregnancy. METHODS: We conducted this study in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Family Planning Center, Dr. E. Hayri Ustundag Hospital, Izmir, Turkey, between March 2003 and December 2004. We examined the vaginal swabs of 129 women, asking for termination of pregnancy in a family-planning center as both wet-preparations and cultures for vaginal microorganisms, and recorded the informations on women9s vaginal douching habit. RESULTS: Among 129 women examined, 80 had at least one type of vaginal microorganisms. Of 67 vaginal douche users, 48 (71.6%) had …
Assessment Of Respiratory Muscles Endurance In Diabetic Patients, Sultan A. Meo, Abdul-Majeed Al-Drees, Muhammad Arif, Fayaz A. Shah, Khalid Al-Rubean
Assessment Of Respiratory Muscles Endurance In Diabetic Patients, Sultan A. Meo, Abdul-Majeed Al-Drees, Muhammad Arif, Fayaz A. Shah, Khalid Al-Rubean
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Respiratory muscle endurance is of interest in pulmonary, critical care and many other areas of medicine. The maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) test is an objective dynamic method for measuring the working capacity of respiratory muscles. Therefore, we designed the present study to determine the effect imposed by diabetes mellitus on respiratory muscle endurance in Saudi diabetic patients. METHODS: We conducted this study in the Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital and Diabetic Centre, King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the year 2002-2004. In this study, we recruited 39 male diabetic patients and equal …
Anesthetic Management Of A Morbidly Obese Patient Using Laryngeal Mask Airway, Ahsan K. Siddiqui, Abdul-Rahman El-Saleh, Fathi B. Zahran, Hany A. Mowafi
Anesthetic Management Of A Morbidly Obese Patient Using Laryngeal Mask Airway, Ahsan K. Siddiqui, Abdul-Rahman El-Saleh, Fathi B. Zahran, Hany A. Mowafi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Diabetic Foot. In The Arab World, Abdullah M. Al-Wahbi
The Diabetic Foot. In The Arab World, Abdullah M. Al-Wahbi
Saudi Medical Journal
The literature is replete with diabetic foot problems throughout the world, but few has been written about the problem in the Middle East and even in the Arab world. After reviewing these discussions, we realized that the magnitude of the problem is not yet appreciated for many reasons. In this paper, we explained why it is more prevalent, less managed and has been associated with worse health outcomes in diabetic patients in the Arab world. We believe that the leading problems are preventable, and this cancer can be controlled in a simple cost-effective way.
The Relationship Between Serum Total Sialic Acid Levels And Adenosine Deaminase Activity In Obesity, Naciye Kurtul, Ersin Akarsu, Sebnem Aktaran
The Relationship Between Serum Total Sialic Acid Levels And Adenosine Deaminase Activity In Obesity, Naciye Kurtul, Ersin Akarsu, Sebnem Aktaran
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between serum adenosine deaminase (AD) activity and serum total sialic acid (TSA) levels in obese individuals. METHODS: We performed this study at the Department of Chemistry, Division Biochemistry, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Arts and Science Faculty, Turkey from 2003 to 2004. Fifty obese subjects and 25 non-obese healthy controls were included in the study. The serum AD activity and TSA concentrations were measured by spectrophotometric methods. RESULTS: The AD activity (p<0.01) and TSA concentrations (p<0.001) were significantly higher in the sera of obese subjects than those of non-obese control subjects. But, there was no statistically significant difference in the serum TSA levels and AD activity of the obese subjects with metabolic syndrome properties compared with those without metabolic syndrome properties. A significant correlation between the serum TSA and AD was found in the obese subjects (p<0.05, r: 0.33). CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that there may be a closer interaction between the inflammatory events and obesity. However, our observations need to be confirmed by further studies to understand more regarding the underlying mechanisms.
Comparison Of Lipid Profiles And Lipoprotein A Levels In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus During Oral Hypoglycemic Or Insulin Therapy, Syed S. Habib, Muhammad Aslam, Abdul K. Naveed, Muhammad S. Razi
Comparison Of Lipid Profiles And Lipoprotein A Levels In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus During Oral Hypoglycemic Or Insulin Therapy, Syed S. Habib, Muhammad Aslam, Abdul K. Naveed, Muhammad S. Razi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to compare lipid and lipoprotein (a) profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) on insulin and oral hypoglycemic therapy. METHODS: The study took place in the Department of Physiology, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, during 2002. Ninety-seven type 2 DM patients participated in the study. We divided the patients according to the type of treatment into sulphonylurea (n=40), sulphonylurea plus metformin (n=33) and insulin (n=24) therapy groups as well as 40 healthy subjects served as controls. Fasting blood samples were analyzed for lipoprotein (a) [Lp (a)], total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), …
Relationship Between Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficient Genotypes S And Z And Lung Cancer In Jordanian Lung Cancer Patients, Zeyad J. El-Akawi, Mohamad K. Nusier, Foad E. Zoughool
Relationship Between Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficient Genotypes S And Z And Lung Cancer In Jordanian Lung Cancer Patients, Zeyad J. El-Akawi, Mohamad K. Nusier, Foad E. Zoughool
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Alpha-1 antitrypsin (alpha1-AT) is a secretory glycoprotein produced mainly in the liver and monocytes. It is the most abundant serine protease inhibitor in human plasma. It predominantly inhibits neutrophil elastase thus, it prevents the breakdown of lung tissue. The deficiency of alpha1-AT is an inherited disorder characterized by reduced serum level of alpha1-AT. Protease inhibitors Z (PiZ) and protease inhibitors S (PiS) are the most common deficient genotypes of alpha1-AT. The aim of this study is to test the relationship between alpha1-AT deficient genotypes S and Z and lung cancer in Jordanian lung cancer patients. METHODS: We obtained the …
New Trends In The Clinicopathological Features Of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer In Central Jordan, Maha S. Shomaf, Nidal A. Younes, Nader M. Albsoul, Ayman A. Musmar, Mohammed M. Al-Zaheri, Musleh S. Tarawneh, Ahmad S. Sroujieh
New Trends In The Clinicopathological Features Of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer In Central Jordan, Maha S. Shomaf, Nidal A. Younes, Nader M. Albsoul, Ayman A. Musmar, Mohammed M. Al-Zaheri, Musleh S. Tarawneh, Ahmad S. Sroujieh
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the current trends in presentation and distribution of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) at the largest referral hospital for endocrine cancers in Central Jordan. METHODS: We analyzed the clinical features, management and outcome of 110 patients diagnosed with thyroid carcinoma at Jordan University Hospital, Amman, between 1996 and 2001. RESULTS: Papillary carcinoma was diagnosed in 87 patients (80%), follicular carcinoma in 3 patients (2.7%), Hurthle cell carcinoma in 8 patients (7.3%), medullary carcinoma in 5 (4.5%), and anaplastic carcinoma in 4 patients (3.6%), metastatic cancer in 2 patients and lymphoma in one patient. Time course analysis showed an …
Cystic Echinococcosis In Central Anatolia, Turkey, Suleyman Yazar, Ozan Yaman, Fevziye Cetinkaya, Izzet Sahin
Cystic Echinococcosis In Central Anatolia, Turkey, Suleyman Yazar, Ozan Yaman, Fevziye Cetinkaya, Izzet Sahin
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Human cystic echinococcosis (CE) caused by infection with a larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus is a serious public health problem in Turkey. Echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease; dogs and livestock are important hosts in transmission. The aim of this study is to evaluate the rate of CE in Kayseri Rural Area, Central Anatolia, Turkey. METHODS: At the present study, we planned to evaluate the rate of CE in Kayseri rural area in Central Anatolia between 2000 and 2002. We investigated 2,242 subjects using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and indirect fluorescence antibody (IFA), and we examined the seropositivity by using …
Congenital Heart Diseases And Other Major Anomalies In Patients With Down Syndrome, Fuad I. Abbag
Congenital Heart Diseases And Other Major Anomalies In Patients With Down Syndrome, Fuad I. Abbag
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency and types of congenital heart diseases (CHDs) and other congenital anomalies among Down syndrome (DS) patients, and the short-term survival rate. METHODS: This is a retrospective review of 98 DS patients seen in Aseer Central Hospital from July 1994 to June 2005. The clinicians notes, echocardiography reports and operative notes were examined. RESULTS: The mean follow up period was 30 ± 40.1 months. Ninety-three patients had echocardiography; CHDs were found in 57 patients (61.3%). Ventricular septal defect (VSD) was the most common (33.3%) followed by atrioventricular septal defect (22.8%), atrial septal defect (21.1%), patent ductus …
Prevalence And Pattern Of Skin Disorders Among Female Schoolchildren In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Wafa Y. Al-Saeed, Kasim M. Al-Dawood, Igbal A. Bukhari, Ahmed A. Bahnassy
Prevalence And Pattern Of Skin Disorders Among Female Schoolchildren In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Wafa Y. Al-Saeed, Kasim M. Al-Dawood, Igbal A. Bukhari, Ahmed A. Bahnassy
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and pattern of skin disorders among female schoolchildren in primary and intermediate schools in Al-Khobar city, Eastern Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Al-Khobar city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period from January-March 2003. It involved 2239 female schoolchildren randomly selected from 30 regular public and private primary and preparatory schools. We used a multi-stage stratified random sampling technique with proportional allocation. We collected data using a pre-designed structured questionnaire and clinical examination. RESULTS: The prevalence of skin diseases among female schoolchildren in Al-Khobar city was 98.6%. The most common …
Fracture Of The Anterior Iliac Crest Following Autogenous Bone Grafting, Mohammad J. Al-Sayyad, Talat M. Abdulmajeed
Fracture Of The Anterior Iliac Crest Following Autogenous Bone Grafting, Mohammad J. Al-Sayyad, Talat M. Abdulmajeed
Saudi Medical Journal
Anterior iliac crest is the most common donor site for anterior cervical spine surgeries. We searched the literature to summarize the reported fractures of the anterior iliac crest following bone graft harvesting for anterior cervical fusion and documented our experience with such complication. In this account, we report 3 new patients with this rare complication of fracture of the anterior iliac crest following bone graft for anterior cervical fusion. The dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scan was performed in all our patients to assess bone mineral density and all patients had osteoporosis. Non-operative treatment was the method of treatment in our …
Gastric Metastasis Of Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Of The Breast, Sibel K. Cetintas, Meral Kurt, Lutfi Ozkan, Omer Yerci, Abdullah Zorluoglu, Senem Turan-Ozdemir, Kayihan Engin, Selim Gurel
Gastric Metastasis Of Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Of The Breast, Sibel K. Cetintas, Meral Kurt, Lutfi Ozkan, Omer Yerci, Abdullah Zorluoglu, Senem Turan-Ozdemir, Kayihan Engin, Selim Gurel
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Multiple Daily Insulin Regimen Using Insulin Glargine In Type 1 Diabetic Saudi Children, Bassam S. Bin-Abbas, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha, Nadia A. Sakati, Abdullah A. Al-Ashwal
Multiple Daily Insulin Regimen Using Insulin Glargine In Type 1 Diabetic Saudi Children, Bassam S. Bin-Abbas, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha, Nadia A. Sakati, Abdullah A. Al-Ashwal
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Evidence That Curcuma Longa Possesses An Active Hypolipidemic Effects In Rabbits, Nabil A. Khouri
Evidence That Curcuma Longa Possesses An Active Hypolipidemic Effects In Rabbits, Nabil A. Khouri
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Ultrastructural Studies Of Pneumocystis Carinii Jiroveci, Javed F. Wazir
Ultrastructural Studies Of Pneumocystis Carinii Jiroveci, Javed F. Wazir
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Surgical Treatment And Results Of The Fractures With Medullary Nailing, Masoud Azar, Majid Sajjadi, Ali R. Khalilian
Surgical Treatment And Results Of The Fractures With Medullary Nailing, Masoud Azar, Majid Sajjadi, Ali R. Khalilian
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Domestic Violence Experiences Among Medical Students In 2 Universities, Serpil Aydin
Domestic Violence Experiences Among Medical Students In 2 Universities, Serpil Aydin
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Ramadan Fasting Induces Modifications Of Certain Serum Components In Obese Women With Type 2 Diabetes, Boumediene M. Khaled, Malika Bendahmane, Slimane Belbraouet
Ramadan Fasting Induces Modifications Of Certain Serum Components In Obese Women With Type 2 Diabetes, Boumediene M. Khaled, Malika Bendahmane, Slimane Belbraouet
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of fasting during Ramadan on certain serum components such as fasting serum glucose (FSG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TGs), high density lipoproteins (HDL-C), and low density lipoproteins (LDL-C) parameters in obese women patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS: We conducted the study in Petit-Vichy Diabetology Center, Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria from October 2003 to March 2004, on 60 obese outpatient women (BMI = 35.41 ± 3.64 kg/m2), aged 51 ± 10 years, who had diabetes for 5 ± 2.5 years. The patients followed no specific diet, on medications, and presenting no degenerative complications. We …
Clinical Paradox. Man Versus Machine, Shabih Manzar
Clinical Paradox. Man Versus Machine, Shabih Manzar
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Transfusion Transmitted Virus In Screened United Arab Emirates Blood Donors, Mubarak S. Alfaresi, Ayat M. Elnazer, Azza S. Alzaabi, Abida A. Elkoush, Adeel A. Islam
Transfusion Transmitted Virus In Screened United Arab Emirates Blood Donors, Mubarak S. Alfaresi, Ayat M. Elnazer, Azza S. Alzaabi, Abida A. Elkoush, Adeel A. Islam
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the rate of infection caused by Torque teno virus (TTV) in United Arab Emirates (UAEs) healthy population as a pilot study in detecting TTV DNA in 100 healthy blood donors. METHODS: We randomly choose a total of 100 healthy blood donors who attended Zayed Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE from January 20 to May 30, 2005. We carried out a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to detect TTV DNA. RESULTS: Real-time for TTV was positive in 75 (75%) donors. Eight (73%) non-UAE donors were TTV positive while 67 (75%) were UAEs. Among these donors, 72 (77%) …
Saudi Medical Journal. Maintaining The Previous, Achieving More Progress, Saleh M. Al-Deeb
Saudi Medical Journal. Maintaining The Previous, Achieving More Progress, Saleh M. Al-Deeb
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of A New Dot Blot Assay For Confirmation Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 And 2 Infections Using Recombinant P24, Gp41, Gp120 And Gp36 Antigens, Mehrdad Ravanshad, Farzaneh Sabahi, Fereidoun Mahboudi, Anoshirvan Kazemnejad
Evaluation Of A New Dot Blot Assay For Confirmation Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 And 2 Infections Using Recombinant P24, Gp41, Gp120 And Gp36 Antigens, Mehrdad Ravanshad, Farzaneh Sabahi, Fereidoun Mahboudi, Anoshirvan Kazemnejad
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: A sensitive and accurate dot blot assay using recombinant p24 (gag), gp41 and gp120 (env) proteins of HIV-1 and also recombinant gp36, the specific HIV-2 antigen was developed to confirm the presence of antibodies in sera reactive in screening enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. METHODS: We collected sera from Iranian 125 confirmed HIV positive Iranian samples (seropositive group) from AIDS patients, asymptomatic HIV-infected subjects, HIV-infected intravenous drug users and also hemophilic infected subjects. The samples were obtained from the AIDS Specimen Bank, Pasture Institute, Iran during 2002 to 2003. We also obtained 180 samples (seronegative group) from healthy blood donors. Recombinant …
A Study Of Bacterial Isolates From Corneal Specimens And Their Antibiotic Resistance Profile, Nurun N. Begum, Abdulaziz S. Al-Khattaf, Samir M. Al-Mansouri, Edward A. Yeboah, Abdel-Mageed M. Kambal
A Study Of Bacterial Isolates From Corneal Specimens And Their Antibiotic Resistance Profile, Nurun N. Begum, Abdulaziz S. Al-Khattaf, Samir M. Al-Mansouri, Edward A. Yeboah, Abdel-Mageed M. Kambal
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: We aim to examine the spectrum of bacteria causing corneal infections and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. This will serve as a guideline for empiric therapy of corneal infections. METHODS: We conducted the study over a period of 18 months from March 2001 through December 2002 in King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Corneal specimens taken from 200 patients were inoculated directly onto different types of media. The isolates were identified and then tested against the appropriate topical or systemic antibiotics. RESULTS: Sixty-seven (33.5%) of the total specimens were culture positive and 133 (66.5%) were culture negative. …
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia In Surgical Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Bulent M. Ertugrul, Ayse Yildirim, Pinar Ay, Serkan Oncu, Atahan Cagatay, Nahit Cakar, Cemalettin Ertekin, Halit Ozsut, Haluk Eraksoy, Semra Calangu
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia In Surgical Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Bulent M. Ertugrul, Ayse Yildirim, Pinar Ay, Serkan Oncu, Atahan Cagatay, Nahit Cakar, Cemalettin Ertekin, Halit Ozsut, Haluk Eraksoy, Semra Calangu
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence, risk factors and the etiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in surgical emergency intensive care unit (ICU) patients. METHODS: We conducted this prospective cohort study in the surgical emergency ICU of Istanbul Medical Faculty between December 1999 and May 2001. We included 100 mechanically ventilated patients in this study. We diagnosed VAP according to the current diagnostic criteria. We identified the etiology of VAP cases by both quantitative cultures of endotracheal aspiration and blood cultures. To analyze the predisposing factors for the development of VAP, we recorded the following variables: age, gender, acute physiology and chronic …
A Serological Survey Of Measles, Mumps And Rubella Immunity Among School Aged Children In Western Saudi Arabia, Soad M. Jaber
A Serological Survey Of Measles, Mumps And Rubella Immunity Among School Aged Children In Western Saudi Arabia, Soad M. Jaber
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the adequacy of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination among children and to assess risk of outbreak in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS: We recruited a total of 527 children from schools located at different urban regions, and preschool children from those attending the well baby clinics in Jeddah, KSA. We tested for MMR viruses antibodies using ELISA technique. RESULTS: Approximately 99% of children received MMR vaccine. Overall seropositivity for measles antibodies was 71%, mumps 65% and rubella 90%, which were elevated in vaccinated versus non-vaccinated children (p<0.000). In vaccinated children, percentage of seropositivity for MMR was higher in public school children versus private (p<0.01) or those who did not attend school (p<0.01) and in Saudi versus non-Saudi children (p<0.000). In vaccinated children, percentage of seropositivity obtained according to age groups of 4-6 years for measles was 73.7%, for mumps 66.7% and for rubella 91.7%. As for 7-11 years age group, seropositivity for measles was 72.6%, for mumps 68.1% and for rubella 93%, while for the 12-14 years, seropositivity for measles was 66.4%, mumps 59.1% and for rubella 86.1%. The prevalence of seropositivity against the above-mentioned viruses decreased with progression of age. CONCLUSION: Measles, mumps and rubella mass vaccination program achieved high coverage rate among children, in Jeddah, KSA. However, there is still a high level of sera negative children among vaccinated ones for measles and mumps. Seropositivity decreased with age, which might raise possibility of outbreaks among adolescent. Additional doses of vaccine against measles and mumps are recommended and evaluation of new MMR protocol should be made.
Spectrum Of General Surgical Problems In The Developmentally Disabled Adults, Kamran Khalid, Saleh M. Al-Salamah
Spectrum Of General Surgical Problems In The Developmentally Disabled Adults, Kamran Khalid, Saleh M. Al-Salamah
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: This study highlights the spectrum of general surgical problems necessitating admission on intellectually disabled adult patients. Problems encountered in the management and the ways to overcome various difficulties are highlighted. METHODS: Prospective collection of data on 63 consecutive developmentally disabled adult patients admitted to the Department of General Surgery, Riyadh Medical Complex (RMC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for various indications from January 2000 through December 2004. Demographic details, clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, associated physical and neurological disabilities, coexisting medical condition, treatment options, morbidity and mortality were analyzed. Various difficulties encountered during the management and mean to overcome these …
Associated Risk Factors With Ante-Partum Intra-Uterine Fetal Death, Lamia A. Shaaban, Rihab A. Al-Saleh, Buthina M. Alwafi, Rajaa M. Al-Raddadi
Associated Risk Factors With Ante-Partum Intra-Uterine Fetal Death, Lamia A. Shaaban, Rihab A. Al-Saleh, Buthina M. Alwafi, Rajaa M. Al-Raddadi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine ante-partum maternal risk factors for intrauterine fetal death. METHODS: We carried out a case control retrospective study, at the Maternity and Children9s Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We included all pregnant women diagnosed as singleton intra-uterine fetal death in the third trimester with fetal weight of 1500 gm and more, admitted to the hospital over a 2-year (2001-2002) period (study group). We examined the following risk factors: diabetes, hypertension, abruptio-placenta, age, gestational age, parity, trauma, sepsis, booking, chromosomal abnormality, previous history of intra-uterine fetal death (IUFD) and intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR). We compared the results to …
The Persian Version Of The Cardiff Acne Disability Index. Reliability And Validity Study, Shahin Aghaei, Nazila Mazharinia, Peyman Jafari, Zahra Abbasfard
The Persian Version Of The Cardiff Acne Disability Index. Reliability And Validity Study, Shahin Aghaei, Nazila Mazharinia, Peyman Jafari, Zahra Abbasfard
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI) assesses the impact of acne on a patients life. The aim of the present study was to translate the CADI into Persian language and to validate the Persian version. METHODS: Using standard forward-backward translation, 2 bilinguals translated the CADI into Persian language. We back translated it into English and the final version was provided. We conducted this study from February through December 2004 on 100 patients with acne attending the Department of Dermatology, Jahrom Medical School, Jahrom, Iran who completed the Persian version of the CADI questionnaire. We carried out all statistical analyses …