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Building A Healthy Future For All: A Roadmap For Healthcare Equity In Saudi Arabia, Yasser Ketab Alotaibi
Building A Healthy Future For All: A Roadmap For Healthcare Equity In Saudi Arabia, Yasser Ketab Alotaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Cortisol And Glycosylated-Hemoglobin Levels On Mortality In Intensive Care Unit, Oznur Sen, Ugur Uzun, Nurdan Aydin, Isil Guldogan
Effect Of Cortisol And Glycosylated-Hemoglobin Levels On Mortality In Intensive Care Unit, Oznur Sen, Ugur Uzun, Nurdan Aydin, Isil Guldogan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To research the effects of blood cortisol and hemoglobinA1c (HBA1C) levels on mortality in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and whether these factors could be used as reliable indicators for mortality risk assessment in these patients. Methods: After receiving approval from the ethics committee, 79 patients admitted to ICU were included in the study. From patient files, we collected data on demographics (age, gender), presence of diabetes mellitus, and levels of cortisol, HbA1C, glucose, and lactate measured during hospitalization, along with acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) II scores calculated within the first 24 hours. …
The Association Of The Hepatitis B Virus Infection And Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Guodong Yu, Jijing Han, Jianmei Xu
The Association Of The Hepatitis B Virus Infection And Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Guodong Yu, Jijing Han, Jianmei Xu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the basic characteristics of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and whether hepatitis B surface antigen positive (HBsAg [+]) affects the survival of patients with DLBCL. Methods: The study was carried out at Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China, including 602 DLBCL cases from January 2011 to December 2021. We analyzed patients’ general clinical data and applied multivariate and univariate Cox analyses to assess the factors influencing their survival times. Results: The HBsAg(+) and HBsAg(-) groups comprised 154 (25.6%) and 448 (74.4%) of the 602 cases, respectively. HBsAg(+) cases tended to be later-stage (III–IV) with …
Molecular Epidemiology And Molecular Typing Methods Of Acinetobacter Baumannii: An Updated Review, Razique Anwer
Molecular Epidemiology And Molecular Typing Methods Of Acinetobacter Baumannii: An Updated Review, Razique Anwer
Saudi Medical Journal
The aim of this study was to go through the molecular methods used for typing of carbapenem-resistant Acientobacter baumannii (CRAB) isolates for investigating the molecular epidemiology all over the world. Multiple typing techniques are required to understand the source and nature of outbreaks caused by Acientobacter baumannii ( A. baumannii ) and acquired resistance to antimicrobials. Nowadays, there is gradual shift from traditional typing methods to modern molecular methods to study molecular epidemiology and infection control. Molecular typing of A. baumannii strains has been revolutionized significantly in the last 2 decades. A few sequencing-based techniques have been proven as a …
Rheumatology Research In Arab Countries, Georges El Hasbani, Imad Uthman
Rheumatology Research In Arab Countries, Georges El Hasbani, Imad Uthman
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Strengthened Global Capacities On Climate Change And Health: Who Training In Madrid
Strengthened Global Capacities On Climate Change And Health: Who Training In Madrid
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
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In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
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Comparison Of The Genotoxicity Of Propofol And Desflurane Using The Comet Assay In The Lymphocytes Of Patients Who Underwent Lumbar Discectomy: A Randomized Trial, Melike Korkmaz Toker, Basak Altiparmak, Guven Gursoy, Ali Ihsan Uysal, Gulseda Dede, Gulsah Gundogdu, Yavuz Dodurga, Bakiye Ugur
Comparison Of The Genotoxicity Of Propofol And Desflurane Using The Comet Assay In The Lymphocytes Of Patients Who Underwent Lumbar Discectomy: A Randomized Trial, Melike Korkmaz Toker, Basak Altiparmak, Guven Gursoy, Ali Ihsan Uysal, Gulseda Dede, Gulsah Gundogdu, Yavuz Dodurga, Bakiye Ugur
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the genotoxic effects of desflurane and propofol using comet assay in patients undergoing elective discectomy surgery. Methods: This was a randomized controlled study. Patients who underwent elective lumbar discectomy under general anesthesia with propofol or desflurane were included in the study. Venous blood samples were obtained at 4 different time points: 5 minutes before anesthesia induction (T1), 2 hours after the start of anesthesia (T2), the first day after surgery (T3), and the fifth day following surgery (T4). Deoxyribonucleic acid damage in lymphocytes was assessed via the comet assay. Results: A total of 30 patients, 15 in …
Impact Of Change In The Naples Prognostic Score After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy On Survival In Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients, Haowen Zhang, Xin Xiao, Siyuan Luan, Xiaokun Li, Shangwei Sun, Yong Yuan
Impact Of Change In The Naples Prognostic Score After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy On Survival In Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients, Haowen Zhang, Xin Xiao, Siyuan Luan, Xiaokun Li, Shangwei Sun, Yong Yuan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the clinical relevance and prognostic value of changes in the Naples prognostic score (NPS) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NACR) among esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients. Methods: We studied 232 locally advanced ESCC patients who received NACR before undergoing esophagectomy retrospectively. Categorizing individuals into the elevated NPS group and the non-elevated NPS group based on the change in NPS after NACR (ΔNPS > 0 or ∆NPS ≤ 0), we examined and compared the clinicopathological characteristics, survival rates, and postoperative complications between these 2 groups (∆NPS = post-NACR NPS - pre-NACR NPS). Results: Results: Out of the 232 patients enrolled, …
Investigation Of Hematologic Findings Related To Brucellosis In Anatolian Region, Mehmet Çelik, Yusuf Arslan, Ertuğrul Topcu, Mustafa Serhat Şahinoğlu, Deniz Altındağ, Esra Gürbüz, Ebru Atalay, Sümeyye Kışlak Demircan, Salih Emre, Yasemin Kırık, Pınar Yürük Atasoy, Deniz Özer, Davut İpek, Ebru Doğan, Seval Bilgiç Atlı, Evrim Gülderen Kuşçu, Sevil Alkan, Yeliz Çiçek, Esra Yüksekkaya, Özlem Aldemir, Ahmet Şahin, Fatma Yekta Ürkmez, Sevda Özdemir Al, Riyad Boran, Serpil Oğuz Mızrakçı, Mehmet Reşat Ceylan, Hamza Erdoğdu, Süda Tekin
Investigation Of Hematologic Findings Related To Brucellosis In Anatolian Region, Mehmet Çelik, Yusuf Arslan, Ertuğrul Topcu, Mustafa Serhat Şahinoğlu, Deniz Altındağ, Esra Gürbüz, Ebru Atalay, Sümeyye Kışlak Demircan, Salih Emre, Yasemin Kırık, Pınar Yürük Atasoy, Deniz Özer, Davut İpek, Ebru Doğan, Seval Bilgiç Atlı, Evrim Gülderen Kuşçu, Sevil Alkan, Yeliz Çiçek, Esra Yüksekkaya, Özlem Aldemir, Ahmet Şahin, Fatma Yekta Ürkmez, Sevda Özdemir Al, Riyad Boran, Serpil Oğuz Mızrakçı, Mehmet Reşat Ceylan, Hamza Erdoğdu, Süda Tekin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of hematologic findings and the relationship between hemogram parameters and brucellosis stages in patients. Methods: This multi-center study included patients older than 16 years of age who were followed up with a diagnosis of brucellosis. Patients’ results, including white blood cell, hemoglobin, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, mean platelet volume, platelet and eosinophil counts were analyzed at the initial diagnosis. Results: In this study 51.3% of the patients diagnosed with brucellosis were male. The age median was 45 years for female and 41 years for male. A total of 55.1% of the patients had acute brucellosis, 28.2% …
Clinical Variables Influencing The Severity Of Diabetes Ketoacidosis, Yara F. Alhamdani, Lojain O. Almadfaa, Abdulmoein E. Alagha
Clinical Variables Influencing The Severity Of Diabetes Ketoacidosis, Yara F. Alhamdani, Lojain O. Almadfaa, Abdulmoein E. Alagha
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate clinical indicators in order to examine the intensity of diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) episodes in children and adolescents diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods: Data from 156 T1DM patients aged 6 months to 14 years, who presented with DKA to the emergency room, were retrospectively reviewed from 2018 to 2022. Data on demographic characteristics, economic status, initial clinical presentation, glycemic control, DKA severity, and laboratory evaluations were also collected. Results: Diabetes ketoacidosis episodes were more prevalent among male patients during the middle childhood age group. Notably, these episodes displayed seasonal patterns. The severity was found to …
Clinical Presentation And Outcomes Of Patients With Rhabdomyolysis: A Tertiary Care Center Experience, Mohammed Tawhari, Abdulaziz Aldalaan, Rahaf Alanazi, Sarah Aldharman, Turki Alnafisah, Nawaf Alawad, Abdullah M. Alhejji, Abdulrahman Yousef Alhabeeb, Moustafa S. Alhamadh
Clinical Presentation And Outcomes Of Patients With Rhabdomyolysis: A Tertiary Care Center Experience, Mohammed Tawhari, Abdulaziz Aldalaan, Rahaf Alanazi, Sarah Aldharman, Turki Alnafisah, Nawaf Alawad, Abdullah M. Alhejji, Abdulrahman Yousef Alhabeeb, Moustafa S. Alhamadh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical and laboratory features, complications, and outcomes of patients with rhabdomyolysis in the Saudi population. Methods: Retrospectives descriptive study of adult patients who presented to King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) withrhabdomyolysis between January 2016 and December 2022. Results: Most of the participants (84.5%) were male, with a median age of 41 years and a body mass index of 26.5 kg/m 2 . Medications, mainly statins (22.4%) and illicit drugs (15.5%), constituted the root causes of rhabdomyolysis in the cohort (44.8%). The most common presenting complaints were myalgia (63.8%) and fatigue (37.9%). More than one-third of the …
Musculoskeletal Disorders Of The Upper And Lower Limb: Prevalence Among Patients In Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, Ali M. Alshami
Musculoskeletal Disorders Of The Upper And Lower Limb: Prevalence Among Patients In Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, Ali M. Alshami
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of upper and lower limb musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders among adult patients referred to physical therapy. Methods: Data were retrospectively analyzed from electronic health records of patients referred to physical therapy between April 2021 and April 2023. MSK disorders were categorized based on the affected body region (upper or lower limb). Results: A total of 11,243 patients were referred to physical therapy, of whom 4,156 (37%) had MSK disorders. The 4 most commonly affected regions were the knee (27.7%), followed by the shoulder (26.9%), the ankle/foot (14.9%), and the wrist/hand (11.8%). Within each region, the most …
Impact Of Breathing Control Training Program On Sonographic Quantification Of Abdominal Vasculature, Mahasin G. Hassan, Afnan M. Alotaibi, Raghad H. Altuwaym, Reem H. Alnuwaysir, Renad B. Alharbi, Lama M. Alnajashi, Mayer K. Alsaber, Hetaf F. Aldakan, Halima M. Hawesa, Zohida A. Abdelgabar, Asma S. Aldahes, Mohammed G. Yaqob
Impact Of Breathing Control Training Program On Sonographic Quantification Of Abdominal Vasculature, Mahasin G. Hassan, Afnan M. Alotaibi, Raghad H. Altuwaym, Reem H. Alnuwaysir, Renad B. Alharbi, Lama M. Alnajashi, Mayer K. Alsaber, Hetaf F. Aldakan, Halima M. Hawesa, Zohida A. Abdelgabar, Asma S. Aldahes, Mohammed G. Yaqob
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare vascular scanning parameters (vessel diameter, peak systolic velocity, end-diastolic velocity, and resistive index) and scanning time before and after breathing control training program for selected abdominal vessels. Methods: This study was pre and post quasi-experimental. The researchers designed a breathing training program that gives participants instructions through a video describing breathing maneuvers. Data were collected at the ultrasound laboratory/College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in Princess Nourah bint Abdul Rahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from January 2023 to November 2023. About 49 volunteers at the university participated in the study. Scanning was performed two times for the …
Bilateral Renal Lymphangiectasia: Literature Review Of A Rare Entity, Abdullah Ayed, Shahzada Khalid Sohail, Syeda Fatima Rizvi, Raed I. Alwadai
Bilateral Renal Lymphangiectasia: Literature Review Of A Rare Entity, Abdullah Ayed, Shahzada Khalid Sohail, Syeda Fatima Rizvi, Raed I. Alwadai
Saudi Medical Journal
Renal lymphangiectasia (RL) is a rare condition in which lymphatic vessels are dilated giving rise to cyst formation in peripelvic, perirenal and intrarenal locations. Knowledge about RL is limited and based upon individual case reports. This can be genetic or acquired. There is no significant association with any gender or age. It can be manifested as focal or diffuse forms and can be unilateral or bilateral. Most of the cases present with abdominal or flank pain. The diagnosis is based on radiological imaging. Due to rarity of diseases, it has potential to be misdiagnosed as other cystic disease of kidneys. …
Insights And Considerations On Cftr Variant Reporting In A Study Of Cystic Fibrosis Patients In Saudi Arabia Cftr 1548del G And 1549del G: Navigating The Discovery Of Novel Mutations
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Can Artificial Intelligence Techniques Help Clinicians Assess And Treat Patients With Bone Fractures?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who Reports Widespread Overuse Of Antibiotics In Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19
Who Reports Widespread Overuse Of Antibiotics In Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Evolvement Of Breast Cancer Therapies: What We Have Done And Where All These Head Off, Ika Nurlaila, Sabar Pambudi
The Evolvement Of Breast Cancer Therapies: What We Have Done And Where All These Head Off, Ika Nurlaila, Sabar Pambudi
Saudi Medical Journal
Although, from a therapeutic standpoint, breast cancer (BC) is considerably well-characterized, it still leaves puzzling spots. The Her-2+/PR+/ER+ BC can benefit from the mainstays of anticancer therapy and immunotherapy and overall have a better prognosis. Triple-negative BC, due to the concomitant absence of Her-2/PR/ER receptors, is more challenging and necessitates different strategies. It has been learned that the mainstay anti-BC therapies were initially designed to demolish as many cancer cells as they possibly could. However, the number of reports on the adverse effects of these mainstay therapies has recently been increasing. It underpins efforts to reshape such therapies into much …
Prevalence Of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) Among Medical Students In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia, Fatimah A. Alsafar, Ali J. Alsaad, Walaa A. Albukhaytan
Prevalence Of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) Among Medical Students In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia, Fatimah A. Alsafar, Ali J. Alsaad, Walaa A. Albukhaytan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine and compare the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among male and female medical students in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and evaluate the effect of ADHD on the academic performance of the affected medical students. Methods: This cross-sectional study measured the prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms among medical students in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. A total of 354 Saudi medical students from King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, and Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, participated in a self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed on different social media platforms from December …
African Health Ministers Commit To End Malaria Deaths
African Health Ministers Commit To End Malaria Deaths
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effectiveness And Safety Of Rivaroxaban For Anticoagulation Therapy In Covid-19: A Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Xiangbo Shen, Eryue Qiu, Zhao Liu, Xiaopeng Zhu, Yiqian Zeng
Effectiveness And Safety Of Rivaroxaban For Anticoagulation Therapy In Covid-19: A Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Xiangbo Shen, Eryue Qiu, Zhao Liu, Xiaopeng Zhu, Yiqian Zeng
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of rivaroxaban anticoagulation in COVID-19 patients. Methods: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library electronic databases, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched to identify all relevant randomized controlled trial studies from December 2019 to July 2023. Results: A total of 6 randomized controlled trials, which included a total of 3323 patients, were considered for evaluation. Overall, short-term all-cause mortality and hospitalization rates were not significantly different between the rivaroxaban and control groups. Thrombotic events were significantly reduced in the rivaroxaban prophylaxis group compared to the placebo control group. However, the reduction in thrombotic events was not significantly different …
Prognostic Influence Of Weight Loss On Overweight/Obese Young Heart Failure Patients, Shan He, Xiaonan Guan, Jianjun Zhang
Prognostic Influence Of Weight Loss On Overweight/Obese Young Heart Failure Patients, Shan He, Xiaonan Guan, Jianjun Zhang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the prognostic influence of weight loss (WL) on young overweight/obesity (OW/OB) individuals with heart failure (HF). Methods: Heart failure enrollees (younger than 45 years, body mass index [BMI] of ≥25 kg/m 2 ) who received medical treatment at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Beijing, China, were classified into 2 groups according to whether they experienced significant WL (≥5% from baseline one year after discharge). One-year occurrence rate of major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) comprising cardiac death and rehospitalization for HF was determined. Results: Of the 191 individuals recruited for this study, 47 had significant WL. The incidence of ischemic …
Inappropriate Laboratory Test Utilization In Outpatient Tertiary Care: Implications For Value-Based Healthcare, Nouf F. Almasoud, Mohammed A. Aldosari, Ahmed S. Mahmoud, Yaser A. Alendijani, Abdullah H. Alkhenizan
Inappropriate Laboratory Test Utilization In Outpatient Tertiary Care: Implications For Value-Based Healthcare, Nouf F. Almasoud, Mohammed A. Aldosari, Ahmed S. Mahmoud, Yaser A. Alendijani, Abdullah H. Alkhenizan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the rate of inappropriate repetition of laboratory testing and estimate the cost of such testing for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), total cholesterol, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 tests. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was carried out in the Family Medicine and Polyclinic Department at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Clinical and laboratory data were collected between 2018-2021 for the 4 laboratory tests. The inappropriate repetition of tests was defined according to international guidelines and the costs were calculated using the hospital prices. Results: A total of 109,929 laboratory tests carried out on …
Caprini Versus Padua Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Scores: A Comparative Study In Hospitalized Patients At A Tertiary Center, Nora Trabulsi, Abdulmajeed M. Khafagy, Lenah S. Alhazmi, Abdullah M. Alghamdi, Abdulmajeed A. Alzahrani, Mohanned M. Banaamah, Ali Farsi, Alaa Shabkah, Ali Samkari, Marwan Al-Hajeili, Ahmed Abduljabbar, Mohammad Wazzan
Caprini Versus Padua Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Scores: A Comparative Study In Hospitalized Patients At A Tertiary Center, Nora Trabulsi, Abdulmajeed M. Khafagy, Lenah S. Alhazmi, Abdullah M. Alghamdi, Abdulmajeed A. Alzahrani, Mohanned M. Banaamah, Ali Farsi, Alaa Shabkah, Ali Samkari, Marwan Al-Hajeili, Ahmed Abduljabbar, Mohammad Wazzan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess and compare the Caprini and Padua risk assessment models (RAMs) for predicting venous thromboembolism (VTE) in hospitalized patients. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 28 VTE and 450 non-VTE patients hospitalized at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 2019. Their baseline medical, demographic, and radiological reports were recorded. We compared Caprini scores (defined at admission) and Padua scores (calculated retrospectively) for their ability to predict VTE. A cumulative risk score was created by adding the individual scores for each risk factor. We also analyzed the sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of the RAM scores. Results: Major differences …
Risk Factors For Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia In A Chinese Cohort Of Very Preterm Infants, Jing Huang, Wei Shen, Fan Wu, Jian Mao, Ling Liu, Yanmei Chang, Rong Zhang, Xiuzhen Ye, Yinping Qiu, Li Ma, Rui Cheng, Hui Wu, Dongmei Chen, Ling Chen, Ping Xu, Hua Mei, Sannan Wang, Falin Xu, Rong Ju, Zhi Zheng, Xinzhu Lin, Xiaomei Tong
Risk Factors For Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia In A Chinese Cohort Of Very Preterm Infants, Jing Huang, Wei Shen, Fan Wu, Jian Mao, Ling Liu, Yanmei Chang, Rong Zhang, Xiuzhen Ye, Yinping Qiu, Li Ma, Rui Cheng, Hui Wu, Dongmei Chen, Ling Chen, Ping Xu, Hua Mei, Sannan Wang, Falin Xu, Rong Ju, Zhi Zheng, Xinzhu Lin, Xiaomei Tong
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To examine the risk factors for severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in a cohort of very preterm infants (VPIs) in China, as BPD is common among VPIs and associated with a high mortality rate. Methods: In this multicenter retrospective study, medical records from infants with BPD born at gestation age (GA) of <32 weeks with birth weight (BW) of <1,500 grams (g) in 7 regions of China were included. The cohort was stratified into different BPD severity groups based on their fraction of inspired oxygen requirement at a modified GA of 36 weeks or post discharge. Risk factors were identified using logistic regression analysis. Results: A significant inverse correlation was revealed between BPD severity and both GA and BW ( p <0.001). Independent risk factors for severe BPD (sBPD) were identified as invasive mechanical ventilation (≥7d), multiple blood transfusion (≥3), nosocomial infection (NI), hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA), delayed initiation of enteral nutrition, and longer time to achieve total caloric intake of 110 kcal/kg. Conversely, administration of antenatal steroids was associated with reduced risk of sBPD. Conclusion: Our study not only reaffirmed the established risk factors of low GA and BW for sBPD in VPIs, but also identified additional, potentially modifiable risk factors. Further research is warranted to explore whether intervention in these modifiable factors might reduce the risk of sBPD. Clinical Trial Reg. No.: ChiCTR1900023418
Outcome Of Pregnant Women Admitted To Critical Care Unit With Confirmed Severe Covid-19: A Center Experience, Amani Aljohi, Ahmad Alohali, Saffanah Alsaeed, Hussam M. Sakkijah, Dalia A. Obeid
Outcome Of Pregnant Women Admitted To Critical Care Unit With Confirmed Severe Covid-19: A Center Experience, Amani Aljohi, Ahmad Alohali, Saffanah Alsaeed, Hussam M. Sakkijah, Dalia A. Obeid
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the traits and risk factors of pregnant women admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) with COVID-19. Moreover, the study classifies outcomes based on differing levels of required respiratory support during their intensive care stay. Methods: This retrospective and descriptive study included all pregnant women with COVID-19 admitted to the adult critical care unit at a specialized tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Between January 2020 and December 2022. A total of 38 pregnant women were identified and were eligible for our study. Results: The mean age of the patients was 32.9 (19-45) years, and the average Acute …
Mapping The Landscape Of Medical Research In The Arab World Countries: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis, Shadan Almuhaidib, Rawan Alqahtani, Haifa F. Alotaibi, Asma Saeed, Sahar Alnasrallah, Fayez Alshamsi, Saleh A. Alqahtani, Waleed Alhazzani
Mapping The Landscape Of Medical Research In The Arab World Countries: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis, Shadan Almuhaidib, Rawan Alqahtani, Haifa F. Alotaibi, Asma Saeed, Sahar Alnasrallah, Fayez Alshamsi, Saleh A. Alqahtani, Waleed Alhazzani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the productivity, performance, and impact of medical research in the Arab world countries. Methods: We carried out a bibliometric analysis using Clarivate Analytics databases from January 2017 to March 2023. We reported research productivity, national and international research collaboration patterns, impact of Arab medical research output compared to the global average, top medical journals publishing Arab-affiliated research, and performance of the most productive Arab institutions. Results: The Arab world contributed 2.72% to global medical research publication, with a citation impact of 11.98 compared to the global impact of 12.02. Qatar, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia led medical research …
Association Of Abo, Rh-D And Kell Blood Groups With Transfusion Transmitted Infections Among Blood Donors From The Asir Region, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Observational Study, Ahmad A. Shaikh, Hassan M. Alqasem, Yahya A. Alshubruqi, Sultan Z. Alasmari, Mohammed H. Makkawi
Association Of Abo, Rh-D And Kell Blood Groups With Transfusion Transmitted Infections Among Blood Donors From The Asir Region, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Observational Study, Ahmad A. Shaikh, Hassan M. Alqasem, Yahya A. Alshubruqi, Sultan Z. Alasmari, Mohammed H. Makkawi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the association between transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) and ABO, Rh-D, and Kell blood systems among blood donors. Methods: This was a retrospective study of 10,095 donors who visited the Blood Bank at Asir Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia. Data including demographic information, ABO, Rh-D, and Kell blood groups, and serological and molecular test results of TTIs (the TTIs were obtained from each donor’s records). Chi-squared and Fisher’s exact tests were employed to establish possible associations between blood groups and TTIs. Results: The prevalence rate of TTIs among donors was 6.3%, with HBcAb (70%) being the most prevalent biomarker among …
The Immunologic Abnormalities In Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Are Associated With Disease Progression, Guanrou Wang, Mengting Che, Lijie Zeng, Hui Liu, Liyan Li, Zhaoyun Liu, Rong Fu
The Immunologic Abnormalities In Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Are Associated With Disease Progression, Guanrou Wang, Mengting Che, Lijie Zeng, Hui Liu, Liyan Li, Zhaoyun Liu, Rong Fu
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To suggest the presence of a hyperimmune state in patients, and indicate that immune system attack on glycosylphosphatidylinositol (+) (GPI + ) cells while escaping GPI − cell immunity. Methods: We retrospective the immune cell subtypes in peripheral blood from 25 patients visiting Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China, with classical paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and 50 healthy controls. Results: The total CD3 + and CD3 + CD8 + cell levels were higher in patients with PNH. The CD3 + cells are positively, correlated with lactate dehydrogenase (LDH; r=0.5453, p =0.0040), indirect bilirubin (r=0.4260, p =0.0379) and …