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Frequency Of Abo Blood Groups In The Eastern Region Of Saudi Arabia, Layla A. Bashwari, Abdul A. Al-Mulhim, Malik S. Ahmad, Mirghani A. Ahmed
Frequency Of Abo Blood Groups In The Eastern Region Of Saudi Arabia, Layla A. Bashwari, Abdul A. Al-Mulhim, Malik S. Ahmad, Mirghani A. Ahmed
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To document the frequency of the ABO and Rhesus blood groups in Saudi male donors, and to compare our results with the results of other studies in the Kingdom and elsewhere. METHODS: This study included a total of 57396 male potential blood donors; 19496 blood donors between the years 1985-1989 (referred to as first period of study) and 37700 blood donors between the years 1995-1999 (2nd period). The blood donors were Saudis, coming to donate blood for various reasons to the Blood Bank Department of King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ABO and Rhesus …
Care Of Women In The Middle East, Latif A. Khan, Sarosh A. Khan, Samar Iqbal
Care Of Women In The Middle East, Latif A. Khan, Sarosh A. Khan, Samar Iqbal
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Gut Peptides And Elemental Diet In Childhood Crohn's Disease, Fauzi A. Sagher, Vector Miller
Gut Peptides And Elemental Diet In Childhood Crohn's Disease, Fauzi A. Sagher, Vector Miller
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Prevalence Of Helicobacter Pylori In Northern Jordan. Endoscopy Based Study, Kamal E. Bani-Hani, Shadi M. Hammouri
Prevalence Of Helicobacter Pylori In Northern Jordan. Endoscopy Based Study, Kamal E. Bani-Hani, Shadi M. Hammouri
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Helicobacter pylori infection is considered the most common infection worldwide and is associated with many other disorders. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of this infection among patients undergoing endoscopy in Northern Jordan. METHODS: Between November 1998 and September 2000, all patients referred from the Gastro-esophageal Clinic to the Endoscopy Unit at Princess Basma Teaching Hospital, Irbid, Northern Jordan were enrolled in this prospective study. For each patient clinical and epidemiological data was collected and endoscopy was performed. At least 3 antral biopsies were obtained from each patient, and these were examined histologically for the …
Schistosoma Mansoni As A Cause Of Bloody Stool In Children, Nassir A. Haidar
Schistosoma Mansoni As A Cause Of Bloody Stool In Children, Nassir A. Haidar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To identify the frequency of schistosoma mansoni as a cause of bloody stool or diarrhea and study the clinical, laboratory, radiological characteristics and regional distribution in Hajjah governorate. METHODS: This was a hospital based study conducted in Hajjah town, from April 1997 to May 1999. Medical charts were reviewed for age, sex, area of residency, clinical presentation, number of previous schistosoma mansoni infections, possible causes of bloody stool or diarrhea, number of hospital visits and results of any radiological studies made. RESULTS: Three hundred and sixty patients presented to the pediatric clinic with a history of bloody stool, 156 …
The Pattern And Distribution Of Malignant Neoplasms Among Yemeni Patients, Abdulla K. Al-Thobhani, Yahia A. Raja’A, Tariq A. Noman
The Pattern And Distribution Of Malignant Neoplasms Among Yemeni Patients, Abdulla K. Al-Thobhani, Yahia A. Raja’A, Tariq A. Noman
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: This research was aimed at describing the pattern of malignancies among 1,491 patients during 1996 through to 2000 and to explore association with age, sex and site of cancers. METHODS: A research was carried out at a Histopathology Center in Sana9a, Republic of Yemen between the period August 1996 through to August 2000. All specimens were diagnosed by one pathologist based on the International Classification of Disease for Oncology. RESULTS: Results revealed comparable male: female ratio (1:0.92) and mean age of 46.1 ± 22.8 in males and 44.2 ±18.3. The most common cancers were the gastrointestinal tract malignancies, 22%. …
Susceptibility Patterns And Serotypes Of Non-Typhoidal Salmonella In Trinidad, Fitzroy A. Orrett, Simone M. Shurland
Susceptibility Patterns And Serotypes Of Non-Typhoidal Salmonella In Trinidad, Fitzroy A. Orrett, Simone M. Shurland
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the serotype distribution of non-typhoidal salmonella isolated from clinical specimens and to evaluate their susceptibility patterns to the most commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents used in this region. METHODS: A retrospective study during the period 1993–1999 was carried out at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex Microbiology Laboratory, a teaching hospital in the northwestern part of Trinidad. Strains of non-typhoidal salmonella were serogrouped with polyvalent Salmonella O antiserum and sent to the local Public Health Laboratory for confirmation and further serotyping. RESULTS: A total of 412 strains of non-typhoidal salmonella were serotyped. Of the 13 serotypes, Salmonella enteritidis …
The Diagnosis Of Diabetes Mellitus. A Contest Between 3 Points!, Aus A. Alzaid, Samia Sobki
The Diagnosis Of Diabetes Mellitus. A Contest Between 3 Points!, Aus A. Alzaid, Samia Sobki
Saudi Medical Journal
A major debate is currently taking place on the world diabetes scene on the merits of fasting versus 2-hour postprandial glucose concentrations as a reference point for the diagnosis of diabetes. Other time points of the oral glucose tolerance test on the other hand, seem to attract little attention. In Saudi Arabia however, we have been intrigued by the scale and severity of hyperglycemia observed at one-hour following glucose load. Plasma glucose concentration one-hour postprandially is strikingly abnormal amongst native Saudis and interestingly, is associated with insulin resistance and features of syndrome X. Such observations have prompted us to call …
In Vitro Activity Of 6 Antifungal Agents On Candida Species Isolated As Causative Agents From Vaginal And Other Clinical Specimens, Mohamed S. Ellabib, Ibrahim A. Eljariny
In Vitro Activity Of 6 Antifungal Agents On Candida Species Isolated As Causative Agents From Vaginal And Other Clinical Specimens, Mohamed S. Ellabib, Ibrahim A. Eljariny
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the susceptibility pattern of candida species isolated from various clinical specimens to common usable antifungals in Libya. METHODS: Two hundred and four candida species were isolated from patients complaining of fungal infections gathered from vaginal swabs, nails, throat, hair and ear. Yeast isolates were identified to the species level by API 20C AUX Commercial system. The in vitro susceptibility to amphotericin B, nystatin, ketoconazole, miconazole, clotrimazole and econazole was determined using the macrodilution in broth method. RESULTS: Candida albicans was the most common isolated species from vaginal and Candida tropicalis from throat swabs. On the other hand …
Teenage Pregnancy, Ratib A. Mesleh, Amal S. Al-Aql, Ahmad M. Kurdi
Teenage Pregnancy, Ratib A. Mesleh, Amal S. Al-Aql, Ahmad M. Kurdi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the frequency of teenage pregnancy and its complications as compared to controls. METHODS: A retrospective case record analysis of 2522 pregnancies, aged below 25 years was carried out, in the Department of Obstetrics, Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital during the period 1 January 1999 to 31st December 1999. RESULTS: The incidence of teenage pregnancy for 1999 was 6%. Three hundred and eighty five (76%) were carrying their first pregnancy while 42 (8%) mothers had 2 or more previous pregnancies and deliveries. The birth weight was less than 2.5 kg in 109 (21.5%) adolescents, as compared to 187 (9%) …
Prevalence Of Smoking Among High School Students, Musa A. Al-Yousaf, Anjum Karim
Prevalence Of Smoking Among High School Students, Musa A. Al-Yousaf, Anjum Karim
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Smoking is the single and most important preventable cause of morbidity and morality worldwide. This study was carried out to ascertain the prevalence of smoking among high school students in Alkharj and the influencing factors for smoking. METHODS: This study was carried out by means of a Questionnaire. The study was conducted by the Department of Family and Community Medicine in Al-Kharj Military Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The participants were students of age 15 years and above in randomly selected Alkharj high schools. RESULTS: Out of 819 correspondence 166 (20%) were current smokers, 134 (16%) were ex-smokers. Five …
Development Of Maximal Cardiorespiratory Function In Saudi Boys. A Cross-Sectional Analysis, Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
Development Of Maximal Cardiorespiratory Function In Saudi Boys. A Cross-Sectional Analysis, Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To provide normative data on maximal cardiorespiratory function for healthy Saudi boys between the ages of 7-15 years. METHODS: One hundred and thirty-seven Saudi boys from nearby schools in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, participated in this study. Cardiorespiratory measurements were obtained during graded treadmill running until exhaustion. Gas exchange variables were assessed continuously throughout the test using open circuit spirometry. RESULTS: Normative values in the forms of means, standard deviation and percentiles were presented for 4 age groups. Mass-dependent cardiorespiratory variables were also classified based on body surface area. Absolute maximal oxygen uptake increased linearly from 1.2 ± …
Gallbladder Pathologies And Cholelithiasis, Ibrahim H. Zahrani, Ibrahim Mansoor
Gallbladder Pathologies And Cholelithiasis, Ibrahim H. Zahrani, Ibrahim Mansoor
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Cholecystectomy, mostly due to cholelithiasis is one of the most common surgical procedures utilizing a significant amount of healthcare resources. As there are a huge number of cases, for example approximately 300 cases per year in our region, outlines this commonly encountered lesion should be recorded. Also, in an attempt to delineate the outline of the pattern, age and sex distribution of gallbladder diseases in the whole Kingdom, a comparative analysis is also included in this study with 7 other studies published from different parts of the Kingdom. METHODS: Our study consisted of 740 consecutive gallbladder cholecyctectomies mostly for …
Integration Of Mental Health Care Into Primary Care. Preliminary Observations Of Continuing Implementation Phase., Naseem A. Qureshi, Yasser S. Al-Ghamdy, Nasser S. Al-Haddad, Muzamil H. Abdelgadir, Mohd H. Tawfik
Integration Of Mental Health Care Into Primary Care. Preliminary Observations Of Continuing Implementation Phase., Naseem A. Qureshi, Yasser S. Al-Ghamdy, Nasser S. Al-Haddad, Muzamil H. Abdelgadir, Mohd H. Tawfik
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The authors mainly focus on the initial observations of the implementation phase of a health project that aims to integrate mental health into primary care. METHODS: In the light of specific aims and objectives of both planning and curriculum development phases, 2- weeks of intensive psychiatric training consisting of basic theoretical and clinical concepts of psychiatry was imparted to a group of general practitioners and paramedical staff. In addition to assessing their pre-and post-training knowledge, attitude, and practice toward psychiatry, 2 internal Consultant Psychiatrists and participants evaluated the training course providing appropriate feedback to the organizers and trainers for …
Hepatitis B Virus Among Libyan Health Care Workers, Subhash Arya
Hepatitis B Virus Among Libyan Health Care Workers, Subhash Arya
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Impact Of National Protocol On Managment Of Acute Respiratory Infections In Children, Yahia M. Al-Khaldi, Abdullah I. Al-Sharif, Khalid S. Al-Gelban, Qassim M. Al-Hamami, Abdullah O. Al-Jaser
Impact Of National Protocol On Managment Of Acute Respiratory Infections In Children, Yahia M. Al-Khaldi, Abdullah I. Al-Sharif, Khalid S. Al-Gelban, Qassim M. Al-Hamami, Abdullah O. Al-Jaser
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To measure the impact of implementation of the national protocol on the prescribing patterns for acute respiratory infections among children attending a large primary health care center in Abha City. METHODS: This study was carried out during December of 1997 and February of 1998 in Abha City, Asir Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. One quarter of the prescriptions which were issued in those 2 months were selected randomly and assessed for age, sex, diagnosis and the prescribed drugs before and after intensive training of the primary health care physicians on the implementation of the national protocol for acute respiratory …
Incidence Of Uterine Rupture In A Teaching Hospital, Sudan, Sayed M. Ahmed, Saad E. Daffalla
Incidence Of Uterine Rupture In A Teaching Hospital, Sudan, Sayed M. Ahmed, Saad E. Daffalla
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to document the experience of uterine rupture as a serious common complication of pregnancy in some developing countries like Sudan. The study is also aimed at reviewing the main contributing factors so as to draw broad lines for a strategy of prevention. METHODS: A retrospective study carried out at Medani Teaching Hospital, Medani City, Sudan. Case notes were reviewed for all patients with uterine rupture from 1st January 1992 through 31st of December 1997. The data was analyzed and the literature was reviewed to compare the results of similar studies. RESULTS: Out of the total number …
Global Directions For Reforming Health Systems And Expanding Insurance. What Is Suitable For The Arab Gulf Countries?, Samir N. Banoob
Global Directions For Reforming Health Systems And Expanding Insurance. What Is Suitable For The Arab Gulf Countries?, Samir N. Banoob
Saudi Medical Journal
Most countries are exploring and implementing reforms of their health care systems. The Arab countries in the Gulf are no exception after establishing modern governmental health care systems accessible to all and free of charge. Current problems of the Arab systems include financial, managerial and quality issues. The private sector in these countries has no defined national role and is gowing abruptly and unplanned. The paper presents the major global health reform directions, analyzing the current activities in the Arab Gulf countries and proposing certain practical relevant approaches for health reform, and expansion of insurance in these activites.
Chronic Pelvic Pain. Laparoscopic And Cystoscopic Findings, Vaidyanathan Gowri, Andrzej Krolikowski
Chronic Pelvic Pain. Laparoscopic And Cystoscopic Findings, Vaidyanathan Gowri, Andrzej Krolikowski
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the laparoscopic and cystoscopic findings in women with chronic pelvic pain referred to the Gynecology Clinic at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. METHODS: Women referred to Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Sultanate of Oman from October 1998-September 2000 with pelvic pain of more than 6 months duration were clinically evaluated. Laparoscopic examination was always combined with cystoscopy. Bladder biopsy was performed only if there were doubts regarding the nature of pathology that was found. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 31 years and mean parity was 3.0. The minimum duration of symptoms was 6 months, but one …
Drug Resistance Pulmonary Tuberculosis In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah M. Al-Rubaish, Ali A. Madania, Fahd A. Al-Muhanna
Drug Resistance Pulmonary Tuberculosis In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah M. Al-Rubaish, Ali A. Madania, Fahd A. Al-Muhanna
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence and pattern of antituberculous drug resistance and patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in the Eastern Province and its impact on the tuberculosis control program. METHODS: Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, proven by culture, admitted to Dammam Chest Hospital from November 1993 through May 1996 were reviewed. Patients who had at least one documented isolate of mycobacterium tuberculosis resistant to at least one standard anti-tuberculosis drug were identified. Medical records were reviewed and information was retrieved regarding age, sex, nationality, history of previous tuberculosis, human immune deficiency status, and results of direct smear and chest radiograph abnormalities. RESULTS: …
Physical Activity Profile Of Adult Males In Riyadh City, Saeed A. Al-Rafaee, Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
Physical Activity Profile Of Adult Males In Riyadh City, Saeed A. Al-Rafaee, Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the patterns and determinants of physical activity among Saudi adult males living in Riyadh. METHODS: Self-administered questionnaires were filled out by 1333 randomly selected Saudi males 19 years and older, during the Fall of 1996. RESULTS: Over 53% of Saudi males were totally physically inactive, and another 27.5% were irregularly active. Only 19% of the entire sample were active on a regular basis. A curvilinear relationship was found between age and inactivity, with the middle age group the least active. Physical activity was lower among those who were married, work in the private sectors, working 2 shifts, …
Blood Lipids And Body Fat In Bahraini Women, Awatif Al-Mannai, Hussain A. Khalfan, J. W. Dickerson, Jane B. Morgan
Blood Lipids And Body Fat In Bahraini Women, Awatif Al-Mannai, Hussain A. Khalfan, J. W. Dickerson, Jane B. Morgan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine some biomedical parameters of a representative sample from the population of overweight and obese, and average weight Bahraini women visiting 2 health centers in Bahrain. METHODS: This study was conducted over a period of 4 months in 2 health centers in the urban city of Muharraq in Bahrain, namely Muharraq Health Center and Shaikh Salman Health Center. The association was examined between body mass index, and the distribution of body fat determined by the waist hip ratio. Serum triglycerides, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, as well as glucose …
Ring Chromosome 13 In An Omani Infant Boy With Mental Retardation And Multiple Congenital Anomalies, Poothirikovil Venugopalan, Ravinder K. Kenue
Ring Chromosome 13 In An Omani Infant Boy With Mental Retardation And Multiple Congenital Anomalies, Poothirikovil Venugopalan, Ravinder K. Kenue
Saudi Medical Journal
An Omani infant boy with severe physical and psychomotor retardation, facial dysmorphism, and anomalies of the cardiovascular and genito-urinary systems is described. The chromosomal analysis revealed a 46, XY, r (13) (p11;q34) karyotype. The cytogenetic basis of this rare abnormality is outlined and phenotypic features are compared with published reports.
Organophosphate Poisoning In Children - Atropine, Pralidoxime Or Both?, Hashim Javad, Zahid A. Al-Mandhiry
Organophosphate Poisoning In Children - Atropine, Pralidoxime Or Both?, Hashim Javad, Zahid A. Al-Mandhiry
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
An Outbreak Of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Sittana S. Elshafie, Antonio R. Bernardo
An Outbreak Of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Sittana S. Elshafie, Antonio R. Bernardo
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Pattern Of Erectile Dysfunction In Jeddah City, Muwafak Al-Eithan, Mostafa A. Abolfotouh
Pattern Of Erectile Dysfunction In Jeddah City, Muwafak Al-Eithan, Mostafa A. Abolfotouh
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Searching Web Based Medical Information, Ibrahim Mansoor
Searching Web Based Medical Information, Ibrahim Mansoor
Saudi Medical Journal
Searching for references is part of everyday life in medicine. Since the arrival of the Internet, it has provided great promise for clinicians because of it9s ability to access and consolidate large amounts of knowledge and information quickly and easily. But because of the overload of the huge amounts of information, searching for particular information has now become a tedious task, which is a lso very time-consuming and frustrating. This article describes effective ways, tips, tools, detailed search techniques and strategies for searching medical information. It also lists some useful resource and database sites that can provide a lot of …
Study Of Colorectal Cancer In Qatar, Kakil I. Rasul, Abdullah S. Awidi, Ahmed A. Mubarak, Ussama M. Al-Homsi
Study Of Colorectal Cancer In Qatar, Kakil I. Rasul, Abdullah S. Awidi, Ahmed A. Mubarak, Ussama M. Al-Homsi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the epidemiology of colorectal cancer in Qatar and compare it with other parts of the world. To collect demographic data on colorectal cancer in Qatar (age and sex distribution) and to collect anatomic pathology data on colorectal cancer in Qatar. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of data collected from hospital records was used to review the incidence and prevalence of colorectal cancer in Qatar. During the period 1994-1998, one hundred and twenty patients with colorectal cancer were seen at Hamad General Hospital. RESULTS: Mean annual incidence was 24 patients/year. Forty-five patients were Qataris and 75 were non Qataris. Of …
Risk Factors Of Uterine Rupture, Zainab A. Al-Jufairi, Amjaret K. Sandhu, Khulood A. Al-Durazi
Risk Factors Of Uterine Rupture, Zainab A. Al-Jufairi, Amjaret K. Sandhu, Khulood A. Al-Durazi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence of uterine rupture in Ministry of Health Hospitals in Bahrain and to find the risk factors associated with this obstetrical tragedy. METHODS: A case control study was conducted on all the cases of uterine rupture in Ministry of Health Hospitals in Bahrain during the period 1st of January 1990 until 31st of December 1999. The following risk factors which, were studied, included parity, gestational age, previous cesarean delivery, previous cesarean section for cephalopelvic disproportion, previous evacuation of the uterus, induction and or augmentation of labor, malpresentation, duration of the labor, type of the delivery and …
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Epidemiologic, Pathophysiologic, Diagnostic And Treatment Perspectives, Yasser S. Al-Ghamdy, Naseem A. Qureshi
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Epidemiologic, Pathophysiologic, Diagnostic And Treatment Perspectives, Yasser S. Al-Ghamdy, Naseem A. Qureshi
Saudi Medical Journal
Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common child psychiatric disorder, the epidemiology and pathophysiology of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is variable in different studies. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and comorbid disorders in children aided both by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnostic criteria and assessment scales entails a comprehensive neuropsychiatric interview plus collection of information from different sources. Although psychosocial and behavioral therapies are of great therapeutic values, the psychopharmacological drugs are often used in the treatment of patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. With a combined approach, a substantial proportion of patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (90%) show …