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The Efficacy Of A Management Protocol In Reducing Emergency Visits And Hospitalizations In Chronic Asthmatics, Omer S. Alamoudi
The Efficacy Of A Management Protocol In Reducing Emergency Visits And Hospitalizations In Chronic Asthmatics, Omer S. Alamoudi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess whether a simple protocol used in the outpatient’s asthma clinic was effective in reducing emergency room (ER) visits and hospitalizations in chronic asthmatics during a year of follow-up, and to evaluate which type of asthmatics, according to severity of asthma, may benefit more from the protocol. METHODS: Prospective assessment of a simple protocol (consisted of combined medical and educational aspects in the form of corticosteroids inhalation as a monotherapy and correction of the pitfalls of inhalation technique) in reducing ER visits, and hospitalization in chronic asthmatics. It was performed in the outpatients asthma clinic at King Abdul-Aziz …
Hematological Changes In Cement Mill Workers, Sultan A. Meo, Muhammad A. Azeem, Shoukat A. Arian, Merza M. Subhan
Hematological Changes In Cement Mill Workers, Sultan A. Meo, Muhammad A. Azeem, Shoukat A. Arian, Merza M. Subhan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Considering the hazards of exposure to cement dust, this study incorporated basic hematological parameters, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the total leukocyte count. The idea was to identify a simple, readily available and cost effective screening test that could help in identifying the presence of disease, its severity, or both in cement mill workers potentially related to their work place. METHODS: This study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Hamdard University, Karachi and the University of Karachi, Pakistan, during the time frame 1999-2000. In this study a group of 50, apparently healthy …
Are We Underestimating The Leukemogenic Risk Of Hydroxyurea, Ali H. Al-Jam’A, Ibrahim A. Al-Dabbous, Adil A. Al-Khatti, Folayan G. Esan
Are We Underestimating The Leukemogenic Risk Of Hydroxyurea, Ali H. Al-Jam’A, Ibrahim A. Al-Dabbous, Adil A. Al-Khatti, Folayan G. Esan
Saudi Medical Journal
Hydroxyurea is an established drug that has been used for the treatment of myeloproliferative disorders and some solid tumors for some time. In recent years it has also been found to be effective in the treatment of sickle cell disease. Short term side effects are not serious, and are manageable. The major concern is the potential leukemogenesis with long term use. The risk of leukemogenesis is not defined with its use in benign hematological conditions. We report a case of acute myeloid leukemia with no preceding myelodysplastic syndrome, occurring after 2 years of hydroxyurea therapy in a patient with sickle …
Prevalence And Clinical Usefulness Of Thyroid Antibodies In Different Diseases Of Thyroid, Faiza A. Qari
Prevalence And Clinical Usefulness Of Thyroid Antibodies In Different Diseases Of Thyroid, Faiza A. Qari
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Nephrology Publications From Saudi Arabia In The Last Decade, Abdulla A. Al-Khader, Mohamed S. Al-Jondeby, Faissal A. Shaheen
Impact Of Nephrology Publications From Saudi Arabia In The Last Decade, Abdulla A. Al-Khader, Mohamed S. Al-Jondeby, Faissal A. Shaheen
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the present situation with regards to the research output in Nephrology from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in terms of numbers, type, institution and fields covered. METHODS: An extensive Medline search of Nephrologists working in KSA, as well research output from KSA was undertaken; in addition, all Nephrologists were contacted. All papers appearing in the Saudi Medical Journal, Annals of Saudi Medicine and The Saudi Journal for Kidney Diseases and Transplantation were screened for the years 1992-2001. RESULTS: An average of 45 papers per year appeared over the last 10 years with no major changes over …
An Evidence-Based Review Of Dopamine Receptor Agonists In The Treatment Of Parkinson's Disease, Dirk Deleu, Margaret G. Northway, Yolande Hanssens
An Evidence-Based Review Of Dopamine Receptor Agonists In The Treatment Of Parkinson's Disease, Dirk Deleu, Margaret G. Northway, Yolande Hanssens
Saudi Medical Journal
Apomorphine and certain ergot alkaloids (bromocriptine, lisuride and pergolide) have been available for several decades; for the last few years, they were joined by newer dopamine agonists (cabergoline, pramipexole and ropinirole) most of them are non-ergolines. Each of these dopamine agonists has its own pharmacological characteristics and occupies a place in the pharmacotherapy of Parkinsons disease. In this evidence-based review, emphasis is put on the clinical efficacy of dopamine agonists in early and advanced Parkinsons disease, and where possible comparative evidence regarding their efficacy and safety is provided. In addition, their clinical pharmacokinetics, adverse effect profiles and most relevant interactions …
Clinical And Experimental Evaluation Of The Effect Of Khat-Induced Myocardial Infarction, Hussein O. Alkadi, Majed A. Noman, Abdulla K. Al-Thobhani, Fuad S. Al-Mekhlafi, Yahia A. Raja'a
Clinical And Experimental Evaluation Of The Effect Of Khat-Induced Myocardial Infarction, Hussein O. Alkadi, Majed A. Noman, Abdulla K. Al-Thobhani, Fuad S. Al-Mekhlafi, Yahia A. Raja'a
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of Khat-induced myocardial infarction (MI) in Yemen. METHODS: One hundred and twenty patients with MI, admitted to Al-Thawra Hospital, Sana9a City, Yemen, during the year 2001 and 120 volunteer controls were collected for this study. On the other hand, we used 48 adult male rabbits for this study and divided it into 8 groups. Each group was consist of 6 animals; group I was used as normal control, group II was given adrenaline 60µg/kg intravenous infusion, group III and IV were given Khat 1g/kg once daily for 2 months, group V and VI were given …
Total Cellular Ribose Nucleic Acid Analysis Of Multi-Drug Resistant Cancer Cells, Akeel A. Yasseen
Total Cellular Ribose Nucleic Acid Analysis Of Multi-Drug Resistant Cancer Cells, Akeel A. Yasseen
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The present study is designed to elucidate the correlation between gene dosage and increased messenger ribose nucleic acid (RNA) level in multi-drug resistant cancer cells. METHODS: The human lymphoblasts CCRF-CEM (CEM) and CEM-vinblastine (VBL) 10, CEM-VBL 20, CEM-VBL 40, CEM-VBL 60, cell line CEM-VBL 80, and CEM-VBL 100 were derived from CEM VBL 10 by single step selection technique. For the analysis of total RNA and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), both Northern-Southern blot analysis were carried out on all sensitive and resistant cell lines. Part of the study was conducted at the Immunology Laboratory, Higher Institute of Health, Rome and …
Pattern And Incidence Of Cancer In Northern Saudi Arabia, Ramesh Katchabeswaran, Lawrence C. Chiedozi, Sharanamma M. Kollur
Pattern And Incidence Of Cancer In Northern Saudi Arabia, Ramesh Katchabeswaran, Lawrence C. Chiedozi, Sharanamma M. Kollur
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the pattern and incidence of cancer in the Al-Jouf region of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: The record of all confirmed cancer cases were retrieved and studied from the files of the Histopathology and Cytology Department, Prince Abdulrahman Al-Sudairy Central Hospital, Al-Jouf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) during the period 1994 to 2001. The major types of cancer were ranked in order of relative frequency. The crude incidence rate and age standardized rate were then calculated. RESULTS: The age standardized rate in Al-Jouf was 38.5 per 100,000, a figure lower than the Saudi Arabian national average of 71.7 per …
Treatment-Related Misconceptions Among Diabetic Patients In Western Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Al-Saeedi, Ahmed G. Elzubier, Ahmed A. Bahnassy, Kasim M. Al-Dawood
Treatment-Related Misconceptions Among Diabetic Patients In Western Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Al-Saeedi, Ahmed G. Elzubier, Ahmed A. Bahnassy, Kasim M. Al-Dawood
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To describe the types and pattern of treatment-related misconceptions among Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) registered diabetic patients in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A sample of 1039 PHCCs registered diabetic patients were interviewed using a structured questionnaire, concerning diabetic treatment-related misconceptions. This cross-sectional study was carried out in Makkah city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from May 2000 to September 2000. A scoring system was used to document the frequency of misconceptions. The relationship of misconceptions to socio-demographic and diabetes-related variables were assessed using chi-squared tests. RESULTS: Four hundred and five (39%) patients had a high treatment misconception …
Role Of Magnesium Sulphate In Treatment Of Severe Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The Neoborn, Sawsan H. Daffa, Waleed A. Milaat
Role Of Magnesium Sulphate In Treatment Of Severe Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The Neoborn, Sawsan H. Daffa, Waleed A. Milaat
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Treatment of severe persistent pulmonary hypertension of the neoborn remains controversial and various modalities of treatment have been tried. This study was performed to evaluate the effect of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) as a treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the neoborn (PPHN) in full term babies. METHODS: This study was carried out in the Maternity and Children9s Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from January 1998 to 2000. A non-randomized study in 8 neoborn babies who where admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and diagnosis of PPHN based on echocardiogram was conducted to assess the efficacy of MgSO4 8% …
Misdiagnosing Esophageal Perforation As Esophageal Atresia, Shaheed M. Meeralebbae, Seidahmed M. Zain, Abdelbasit O. Basir, Abdullah M. Ahmed, Abomelha M. Abdullah
Misdiagnosing Esophageal Perforation As Esophageal Atresia, Shaheed M. Meeralebbae, Seidahmed M. Zain, Abdelbasit O. Basir, Abdullah M. Ahmed, Abomelha M. Abdullah
Saudi Medical Journal
We report a case of traumatic perforation of esophagus misdiagnosed as esophageal atresia in a 1.7 kg preterm (28 weeks) twin. Initial resistance to the passage of orogastric tube and failure of passage of contrast material down the esophagus prompted the diagnosis of esophageal atresia. Subsequently, the passage of orogastric tube as well as radiological findings at the age of 7 days made us change the diagnosis to traumatic perforation of esophagus. The baby was managed conservatively and discharged in good health at the age of 2 months. Literature is reviewed and the attention of pediatricians is drawn to this …
Patients' Perspective On Factors Affecting Utilization Of Primary Health Care Centers In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abdalla A. Saeed, Badreldin A. Mohamed
Patients' Perspective On Factors Affecting Utilization Of Primary Health Care Centers In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abdalla A. Saeed, Badreldin A. Mohamed
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess factors which the patients think can encourage, discourage or have no effect on utilization of Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: Patients (n=540) attending the selected PHCCs in Riyadh were asked regarding their views on 21 (factors) items and whether they can encourage, discourage or has no effect on utilization of PHCCs services. Eight PHCCs were randomly selected according to the geographical location, 2 from each geographical zone. Seventy-five subjects were selected systematically, every 10th Saudi aged 15 years and above who visited the selected …
Coverage And Perceptions Of Medical Sciences Students Towards Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine In Sana'a City, Yemen, Yahia A. Raja'a, Gehad G. Saeed, Abdulraheem A. Al-Hattami, Mansour H. Al-Asadi, Arif A. Mohammad, Abdullah A. Ahmed, Nabil M. Al-Ammari
Coverage And Perceptions Of Medical Sciences Students Towards Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine In Sana'a City, Yemen, Yahia A. Raja'a, Gehad G. Saeed, Abdulraheem A. Al-Hattami, Mansour H. Al-Asadi, Arif A. Mohammad, Abdullah A. Ahmed, Nabil M. Al-Ammari
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The present study was conducted to estimate vaccination coverage against hepatitis B virus and the perceptions of 1198 medical sciences students in Sana9a City, Yemen. METHODS: Only those who practice clinical training or are in contact with body fluids were included. The students were enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana9a University, Republic of Yemen. Data was collected from 1999-2000. Arabic pre-tested questionnaire forms were completed by 840 students at a response rate of 70.6%. RESULTS: The study revealed a reported vaccination rate of 29.5%. The rate among Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences students was …
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Susceptibility In Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman A. Alrajhi, Ali M. Al-Barrak
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Susceptibility In Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman A. Alrajhi, Ali M. Al-Barrak
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To present the available susceptibility data of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) isolates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) published in peer-reviewed journals. METHODS: In a meta-analysis, studies published between 1966 and 2001 were included. Publication sites include Medline-indexed and non-indexed. Numbers of grown and resistant isolates were tabulated for first-line anti-tuberculosis agents. RESULTS: Twelve studies met the pre-set criteria. Data on 6,316 isolates between 1979 and 2000 were available. Resistance to at least one agent of the first-line anti-tuberculosis agents was 18.4%. Monoresistance to a single first-line agent was found in 10.9%, while polyresistance was noted in 7.6%. …
Clinical Pattern Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In Western Saudi Arabia, Faiza A. Qari
Clinical Pattern Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In Western Saudi Arabia, Faiza A. Qari
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to demonstrate the clinical laboratory, treatment and course of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS: A total of 65 patients with positive double strand antibodies were collected at the Immunology Laboratory of King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over a 2 year period between January 2000 and December 2001. The data included personal data, clinical manifestations, laboratory, results, and different modalities of treatment and outcome of treatment. Group results were presented as median +/- standard deviation or as a percentage. RESULTS: Sixty-five patients with SLE were included in the study. The …
Frequency Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Dyspeptic Patients In Libya, Asim S. Bakka, Anis B. El-Gariani, Fouzi M. Aboughrara, Barik A. Salih
Frequency Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Dyspeptic Patients In Libya, Asim S. Bakka, Anis B. El-Gariani, Fouzi M. Aboughrara, Barik A. Salih
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Helicobacter pylori infection is a very common infection worldwide particularly in the developing countries. The organism plays an important role in peptic ulcer diseases. The aim of the study was to detect and correlate the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori with such diseases and to evaluate the histopathological grading of gastritis. METHODS: One hundred thirty two patients of 15-83 years of age (average 38) attending the endoscopy unit at the El-Jamahiria Hospital, Binghazi, Libya, mainly complaining from epigastric pain were randomly selected. Three antral biopsies for rapid urease test, direct smear stain and histology together with serum samples were obtained …
Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy: Clinical And Histological Significance, Ibrahim Mansoor, Sayed Abdul-Aziz
Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy: Clinical And Histological Significance, Ibrahim Mansoor, Sayed Abdul-Aziz
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Radioactive Iodine In The Treatment Of Graves' Disease, Juma M. Al-Kaabi, Samir S. Hussein, Charles S. Bukheit, Nicholas J. Woodhouse, Omiema T. Elshafie, Haddia Bererhi
Radioactive Iodine In The Treatment Of Graves' Disease, Juma M. Al-Kaabi, Samir S. Hussein, Charles S. Bukheit, Nicholas J. Woodhouse, Omiema T. Elshafie, Haddia Bererhi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of radioactive iodine 131I therapy of Graves9 hyperthyroidism at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman and to determine the optimal dose of 131I needed to achieve the euthyroid or hypothyroid status. METHODS: The medical records of 366 patients with Graves hyperthyroidism who received a single dose of 131I at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman between 1991 and 1999 were reviewed. The diagnosis was based on clinical, biochemical grounds and 99mTc thyroid scintigraphy. The patients were followed up for a minimum period of 12 months. For the analysis, the patients were divided into …
Lipid Profile In Patients With Coronary Artery Disease, Fares H. Haddad, Ahmed A. Omari, Qasem M. Shamailah, Omar M. Malkawi, Alia I. Shehab, Hana K. Mudabber, Mohammed K. Shubaki
Lipid Profile In Patients With Coronary Artery Disease, Fares H. Haddad, Ahmed A. Omari, Qasem M. Shamailah, Omar M. Malkawi, Alia I. Shehab, Hana K. Mudabber, Mohammed K. Shubaki
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the lipid profile and to identify and stratify risk factors in diabetic and non-diabetic patients with proven coronary artery disease at King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan. METHODS: One hundred and ninety-two patients who were admitted to Queen Alia Heart Institute, Amman, Jordan, proving to have coronary artery disease (CAD) by angiogram, with a mean age of 54 ± 22 years were studied. Seventy-seven patients were diabetics and 115 non-diabetics. Their lipid profiles (T-Cholesterol, high density lipoprotein level (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein level (LDL-C), triglyceride, glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin) and thyroid function test were compared to a control …
Experience Of Liver Disease At A University Hospital In Western Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim Mansoor
Experience Of Liver Disease At A University Hospital In Western Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim Mansoor
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this retrospective study is to review the pattern of hepatic diseases seen in our setting at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to assist us in appreciating the hepatic prototype in our region. METHODS: Our study consisted of 246 consecutive liver biopsies. Lesions were studied considering histological type, age and gender of the patients and anatomic location. Distribution of hepatic lesions were classified into 4 categories as 1. Chronic inflammatory lesions, 2. Cirrhotic lesions, 3. Neoplastic hepatic lesions and 4. Pediatric and hereditary hepatic lesions. RESULTS: Chronic inflammatory lesions comprised of 123 …
Evaluation Of Current Management Of Homozygous B-Thalassemia In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Baker H. Al-Awamy, Ibrahim A. Al-Mulhim, Samia B. Flemban, Saad A. Al-Naeem
Evaluation Of Current Management Of Homozygous B-Thalassemia In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Baker H. Al-Awamy, Ibrahim A. Al-Mulhim, Samia B. Flemban, Saad A. Al-Naeem
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Revisited!, Naseem A. Qureshi, Monica Zolezzi, Abdullah M. Al-Hathoul
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Revisited!, Naseem A. Qureshi, Monica Zolezzi, Abdullah M. Al-Hathoul
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
An Anemic Patient Who Presented With Abdominal Pain Due To Trichobezoar, Maqbool Alam, Durab Khan
An Anemic Patient Who Presented With Abdominal Pain Due To Trichobezoar, Maqbool Alam, Durab Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Insulin Resistance Syndrome Among Type Ii Diabetics, Siraj A. Mira, Daad H. Akbar, Ibrahim A. Hashim, Siham H. Salamah, Tarif H. Zawawi
The Insulin Resistance Syndrome Among Type Ii Diabetics, Siraj A. Mira, Daad H. Akbar, Ibrahim A. Hashim, Siham H. Salamah, Tarif H. Zawawi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of insulin resistance syndrome among type-II Saudi diabetics. METHODS: The study involved type-II Saudi diabetics followed at the Out-patient Clinic of King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from January 1997 to December 1998. Their age, sex and body mass index was recorded. Serum samples were analyzed for glucose. Insulin C-peptide level and insulin glucose index was calculated. Serum cholesterol, high density lipoproteins, low density lipoproteins, triglyceride, and uric acid were measured. RESULTS: A total of 109 patients were studied, (67 females and 42 males) with an …
Incidence Of Post Cesarean Section Wound Infection In A Tertiary Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fawzia A. Habib
Incidence Of Post Cesarean Section Wound Infection In A Tertiary Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fawzia A. Habib
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To measure the rate of wound infection after cesarean section and assess risk factors for such infection. METHODS: A prospective surveillance was conducted at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the period January 2000 through to December 2000. This included a total of 754 cesarean sections. The following risk factors, which were studied included, age, parity, gravida, gestational age, antenatal care, type of cesarean section emergency or elective, previous history of cesarean section, duration of operation, rank of surgeon, use of antibiotics, wound infection, complications and length of stay in the hospital. Post discharge surveillance …
Causative Pathogens Of Severe Diarrhea In Children, Abdulrahman Y. Ismaeel, Afaf E. Jamsheer, Ahmed Q. Yousif, Mohammad A. Al-Otaibi, Giuseppe A. Botta
Causative Pathogens Of Severe Diarrhea In Children, Abdulrahman Y. Ismaeel, Afaf E. Jamsheer, Ahmed Q. Yousif, Mohammad A. Al-Otaibi, Giuseppe A. Botta
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the enteropathogens in children with diarrhea attending Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain. METHODS: Fecal samples from 805 children up to 15 years were examined for parasites, ova and cysts by direct wet preparation, formol-ether concentration and modified Ziehl-Neelsen stain, during the period November 1998 through to June 2000. Samples were cultured for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter and Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli. Antibiotic sensitivity tests were performed on the relevant clinical isolates by agar disk diffusion method. All stools from children below 3 years of age (653 samples) were processed for adenovirus and rotavirus using a commercially available latex agglutination test …
Congenital Malformation Of The Gastrointestinal Tract In Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia, Asindi A. Asindi, Saad A. Al-Daama, Mohammed S. Zayed, Yousef A. Fatinni
Congenital Malformation Of The Gastrointestinal Tract In Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia, Asindi A. Asindi, Saad A. Al-Daama, Mohammed S. Zayed, Yousef A. Fatinni
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the prevalence and pattern of congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract among the Saudi newborn population in Aseer region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: Every consecutive newborn admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of Aseer Central Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with features of gastrointestinal tract anomaly during the period January 1995 to December 2000 had relevant data obtained and entered into a program form. RESULTS: During the 6 year period, a total of 1386 Saudi infants were admitted into the neonatal intensive care unit of Aseer Central Hospital. …
Delays In Primary Vaccination Of Infants Living In Western Saudi Arabia, Fawzia H. Hasanain, Mohammed M. Jan
Delays In Primary Vaccination Of Infants Living In Western Saudi Arabia, Fawzia H. Hasanain, Mohammed M. Jan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective means of preventing serious infectious diseases. Several studies from developing and developed countries documented considerable delays in the administration of primary vaccinations. Our objectives were to study the circumstances and contributing factors to such delays in order to design preventative measures. METHODS: Parents of consecutive infants seen during a routine vaccination visit at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were included prospectively between September 2000 and February 2001. Structured interviews were performed using a 20-item questionnaire. Vaccinations were considered delayed if they took place 4 or more weeks after …
Prevalence Of Hepatitis B And Hepatitis C In Blood Donors And High Risk Groups In Hajjah, Yemen Republic, Nassir A. Haidar
Prevalence Of Hepatitis B And Hepatitis C In Blood Donors And High Risk Groups In Hajjah, Yemen Republic, Nassir A. Haidar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of hepatitis B antigen and anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies in blood donors, hospital employees, patients suspected to have liver disease, and hemodialysis patients. METHODS: This study was conducted from April 1997 through to September 1999 as a hospital based study in Hajjah, Republic of Yemen. All healthy blood donors, hospital employees, suspected hepatitis patients and patients in the hemodialysis unit were included in this study. The hepatitis B antigen (HbsAg) measured in IMX system (Abott) using the monoclonal anti-HBs assays. The Hepatitis C screened by the same system using HCV version 3.0 [Third generation …