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Role Of Anticoagulation In Lowering The Mortality In Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients: Meta-Analysis Of Available Literature, Muhammad Aamir Waheed, Khalid Rashid, Tawfik Rajab, Ahmad Rajab, Adnan H. Adnan, Harris Fayyaz, Ahmad A. Ibad, Rabia Basri, Yahya Khan, Habib I. Alhabib, Abdelnaser Elzouki
Role Of Anticoagulation In Lowering The Mortality In Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients: Meta-Analysis Of Available Literature, Muhammad Aamir Waheed, Khalid Rashid, Tawfik Rajab, Ahmad Rajab, Adnan H. Adnan, Harris Fayyaz, Ahmad A. Ibad, Rabia Basri, Yahya Khan, Habib I. Alhabib, Abdelnaser Elzouki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To reducing the risk of venous thromboembolic (VTE) events and subsequent mortality in covid-19 patients is still a matter of research. This systematic review and meta-analysis serve the purpose of comparing the mortality associated with the intensity of anticoagulation in patients admitted with covid-19. Methods: A total of 7120 patients were recruited in 11 studies comparing using prophylactic anticoagulants against therapeutic anticoagulants. Results: Our study showed that using prophylactic anticoagulants was associated with a 42% reduction in mortality compared to therapeutic anticoagulants (OR 0.58 (95% CI:0.676-0.499), p =0.000). Also, we assessed mortality in patients using no anticoagulants against using …
Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Concentrations Are Significantly Associated With The Severity Of Covid-19 In Pregnant Patients, Esra Can, Süleyman Cemil Oğlak, Fatma Ölmez, Huri Bulut
Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Concentrations Are Significantly Associated With The Severity Of Covid-19 In Pregnant Patients, Esra Can, Süleyman Cemil Oğlak, Fatma Ölmez, Huri Bulut
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) concentrations of pregnant women complicated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and investigate its diagnostic value for the severity of COVID-19. Methods: Of the 46 pregnant women with COVID-19 included in the study, we further classified these women into 2 subgroups: the non-severe COVID-19 group (n=25) and the severe COVID-19 group (n=21). Results: Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin plasma concentrations were significantly higher in pregnant women complicated with severe COVID-19 (90 [53.1-207.7] ng/ml) compared to those from pregnant women with non-severe COVID-19 (51.8 [39.6-70.3] ng/ml) and healthy pregnant women (44.3 [32.2-54.1] ng/ml, p <0.001). Also, at a cutoff value of 72 ng/ml, NGAL predicted severe COVID-19 with a sensitivity rate of 57% and a specificity rate of 84%. Serum NGAL level (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]=1.020, 95% confidence interval [CI]= [1.006-1.035], p =0.007), and D-dimer level (aHR=2.371, 95% CI= [1.085-5.181], p =0.030) were the variables that were revealed to be significantly associated with the disease severity. Conclusion: We demonstrated that NGAL was highly associated with COVID-19 severity. We consider that NGAL might be a useful biomarker to diagnose the disease severity in patients with COVID-19.
Evaluation Of Hematological Parameters And Thrombocytopenia Following Pfizer-Biontech (Bnt162b2) Sars-Cov-2 Vaccination, Abdullah Algaissi, Edrous Alamer, Mohammed Jeraiby, Abeer Alomaish, Omer Elrhima, Sultan Qumayi, Naaif A. Qasir, Halima Areeshi, Asma Masmali, Abdulaziz Alhazmi
Evaluation Of Hematological Parameters And Thrombocytopenia Following Pfizer-Biontech (Bnt162b2) Sars-Cov-2 Vaccination, Abdullah Algaissi, Edrous Alamer, Mohammed Jeraiby, Abeer Alomaish, Omer Elrhima, Sultan Qumayi, Naaif A. Qasir, Halima Areeshi, Asma Masmali, Abdulaziz Alhazmi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate hematological parameters and thrombotic profiles of healthy individuals who received Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) vaccines in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Hematological parameters and the incidence of anti-platelet factor-4 (anti/PF-4) antibodies were evaluated in 40 participants who were eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Saudi Arabia (above 18 years old) at Jazan University Hospital. These parameters were assessed at 2 different timepoints; at day 0 (the day of receiving the first dose of Pfizer- BioNTech (BNT162b2) and prior to vaccination) and 14-21 days after receiving the vaccine. Results: Among the participants, 38 (80%) were men, while 12 (20%) were women, with a …
Complete Blood Cells Count Abnormalities In Covid-19 Patients And Their Prognostic Significance: Single Center Study In Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Manar M. Ismail, Gamal Thabet, Nur-Anna Cabrido
Complete Blood Cells Count Abnormalities In Covid-19 Patients And Their Prognostic Significance: Single Center Study In Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Manar M. Ismail, Gamal Thabet, Nur-Anna Cabrido
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the role of different peripheral blood count parameters as a cheap and rapid test in determination of coronavirus disease -19 (COVID-19) severity and patients’ outcome. Methods: The data of 462 confirmed COVID-19 patients who attended at the Security Force Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from October 2020 to March 2021 was retrospectively reviewed and C. Patients with viral infection and respiratory diseases other than COVID-19 were excluded from the study. Complete blood count parameters were compared in accordance with the severity of the clinical presentation, age, and disease outcome. Results: A total of 277 (60%) were male and …
Predictors Of Recurrent Arteriovenous Fistula Stenosis In Saudi Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Husain M. Alturkistani, Abdullah H. Alsergani, Mohammad I. Alasqah, Faisal F. Alsaif, Maan A. Shukr
Predictors Of Recurrent Arteriovenous Fistula Stenosis In Saudi Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Husain M. Alturkistani, Abdullah H. Alsergani, Mohammad I. Alasqah, Faisal F. Alsaif, Maan A. Shukr
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify predictors of recurrent arteriovenous fistula (AVF) stenosis. It also seeks to calculate the average primary patency duration in Saudi patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh. Data from 180 patients who had undergone angioplasty between May 2009 and May 2020 were analyzed. Following the inclusion/exclusion criteria, 99 patients were included. Based on the presence or absence of recurrent AVF stenosis, the patients were divided into cases and controls, respectively. Recurrence was defined as an occurrence of stenosis within <12 months of a previous stenotic event, or patients who had >3 total stenotic events. Clinical, radiological, and laboratory variables …
Barriers To Routine Checkups Use Among Saudis From The Perspective Of Primary Care Providers: A Qualitative Study, Ali M. Alzahrani, Baraa S. Quronfulah, Holly C. Felix, Asim A. Khogeer
Barriers To Routine Checkups Use Among Saudis From The Perspective Of Primary Care Providers: A Qualitative Study, Ali M. Alzahrani, Baraa S. Quronfulah, Holly C. Felix, Asim A. Khogeer
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the perspectives of primary care providers (PCPs) on the low use of and barriers to routine checkups among Saudi adults. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study design was used. Interviews were carried out between (December 2020 and February 2021) with 19 PCPs working at 5 primary healthcare centers (PHCs) operated by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Descriptive statistics were performed to characterize participants, and a directed content analysis was carried out to examine major themes. Results: Primary care providers identified a number of barriers that contributed to a low uptake of routine checkup among …
Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Mobilization And Collection In Patients With Lymphoma And Multiple Myeloma: A Single-Center Experience Using The Plerixa For Pre-Emptive Approach, Ahmad S. Alsaeed, Mona J. Najib, Ihab Y. Elhemaidi, Ahmed A. Absi, Saleem K. Eldadah, Walaa A. Rajkhan, Manar M. Khalil, Mohammed H. Almohammadi
Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Mobilization And Collection In Patients With Lymphoma And Multiple Myeloma: A Single-Center Experience Using The Plerixa For Pre-Emptive Approach, Ahmad S. Alsaeed, Mona J. Najib, Ihab Y. Elhemaidi, Ahmed A. Absi, Saleem K. Eldadah, Walaa A. Rajkhan, Manar M. Khalil, Mohammed H. Almohammadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review and assess the efficiency of pre-emptive plerixafor administration for poor mobilization (PM) and to review and assess mobilization efficiency (≥2×10 6 CD34+ cells/kg) in patients who received autologous stem cell transplantation for lymphoma and multiple myeloma (MM) at the Department of Adult Hematology/Blood Marrow Transplant, Princess Noorah Oncology Center, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over the past 7 years. Methods: This retrospective study evaluated all patients with MM and lymphoma undergoing peripheral blood stem cell mobilization and collection at our institution between February 2014 and August 2021. Plerixafor was administered pre-emptively by a plateau of …
Highlights From Middle East Rheumatology Conference: Middle East Rheumatology Conference Of The Gulf Cooperation Council Association Of Immunology And Rheumatology, November 25- 27, 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ahmed Zayat, Rajaie Namas, Fahdah Alokaily, Azzam Maghazachi, Noha Elemam, Sehriban Diab, Bhavna Khan, Fahad Fazal, Mira Mersahly, Suad Hannawi
Highlights From Middle East Rheumatology Conference: Middle East Rheumatology Conference Of The Gulf Cooperation Council Association Of Immunology And Rheumatology, November 25- 27, 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ahmed Zayat, Rajaie Namas, Fahdah Alokaily, Azzam Maghazachi, Noha Elemam, Sehriban Diab, Bhavna Khan, Fahad Fazal, Mira Mersahly, Suad Hannawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who Working Closely With Countries Responding To Monkeypox
Who Working Closely With Countries Responding To Monkeypox
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Covax Calls For Urgent Action To Close Vaccine Equity Gap
Covax Calls For Urgent Action To Close Vaccine Equity Gap
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Managing Patients’ Pain In The Intensive Care Units: Nurses’ Awareness Of Pain Management, Abeer M. Almutairi, Isabelita N. Pandaan, Abdulaziz M. Alsufyani, Dakheel R. Almutiri, Adel A. Alhindi, Khalid S. Alhusseinan
Managing Patients’ Pain In The Intensive Care Units: Nurses’ Awareness Of Pain Management, Abeer M. Almutairi, Isabelita N. Pandaan, Abdulaziz M. Alsufyani, Dakheel R. Almutiri, Adel A. Alhindi, Khalid S. Alhusseinan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward pain management in intensive care units (ICUs) in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study was carried out at 5 governmental hospitals in the Al-Qassim region (namely, Buraydah Centeral Hospital, King Fahad Spcialist Hospital, Al Rass General Hospital, Bukariyah General Hospital, and Al Badaya General Hospital) using purposive sampling to collect data between May 2020 and July 2020. Nurses’ awareness of pain management was assessed using the Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain (NKASRP). Statistical Pacaksge for the Social Sciences software was used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics were employed. The …
Evidence-Based Exercises Intervention In Adults Diagnosed With Lymphoma, Amani A. Aljohi, Ghaidaa H. Aljehani, Safanah A. Alsaeed, Hind Alhoqail, Jaleel Mohammed, Sanaa M. Madi
Evidence-Based Exercises Intervention In Adults Diagnosed With Lymphoma, Amani A. Aljohi, Ghaidaa H. Aljehani, Safanah A. Alsaeed, Hind Alhoqail, Jaleel Mohammed, Sanaa M. Madi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of physical therapy or exercise intervention on quality of life (QOL), fatigue, sleep, and psychological and physical functioning in adults diagnosed with Lymphoma. Methods: A systematic literature search of the PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and PEDro databases was carried out to identify articles published from March 2010 until December 2020. The risk of bias, methodological quality, and level of evidence was evaluated using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) checklist. Results: Out of the 577 articles identified from the initial search, a total of 12 randomised control trials were shortlistd for this systematic review. From the …
Effects Of Health Literacy On Type 2 Diabetic Patients’ Glycemic Control, Self-Management, And Quality Of Life, Bushra A. Alsharit, Eman A. Alhalal
Effects Of Health Literacy On Type 2 Diabetic Patients’ Glycemic Control, Self-Management, And Quality Of Life, Bushra A. Alsharit, Eman A. Alhalal
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the pathway in which health literacy affects diabetic patients’ quality of life (QoL) with self-care management skills and glycemic control levels (hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c]) mediating the relationship. Methods: A cross-sectional study carried out between April 2019 and September 2019. A convenience sample of participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus were recruited from 3 primary healthcare centers, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using structured interviews and HbA1c levels were collected from medical files. Structural equation modeling was also used. Results: Among the 256 participants, 27.3% had a marginal level of health literacy and 35.5% had an …
Clinical And Ultrasonographic Features In Cancer Risk Stratification Of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules, Saad M. Alqahtani, Sultan F. Alanesi, Waqas S. Mahmood, Yassin M. Moustafa, Laila M. Moharram, Nawaf F. Alharthi, Attiya M. Alzahrani, Yousef S. Alalawi
Clinical And Ultrasonographic Features In Cancer Risk Stratification Of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules, Saad M. Alqahtani, Sultan F. Alanesi, Waqas S. Mahmood, Yassin M. Moustafa, Laila M. Moharram, Nawaf F. Alharthi, Attiya M. Alzahrani, Yousef S. Alalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate the risk of malignancy in indeterminate thyroid nodules and to determine whether certain clinical or radiological parameters can predict the risk of malignancy. Methods: This retrospective study enrolled all adult patients (age ≥14 years) with a cytological diagnosis of atypia/follicular lesion of undetermined significance and follicular neoplasm/suspicious for a follicular neoplasm between January 2014 and January 2020. Fifty patients with surgically treated primary thyroid nodules, documented final histological diagnosis, and ultrasound examination records were included. Thyroid nodules were evaluated radiologically using Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System introduced by the American College of Radiology (2017). Results: Forty-two …
The Trends Of Cancer Patients’ Perceptions On The Causes And Risk Factors Of Cancer Over Time, Abdul Rahman Jazieh, Mohammad Alkaiyat, Khadega A. Abuelgasim, Husam Ardah
The Trends Of Cancer Patients’ Perceptions On The Causes And Risk Factors Of Cancer Over Time, Abdul Rahman Jazieh, Mohammad Alkaiyat, Khadega A. Abuelgasim, Husam Ardah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate patients’ perceptions on the causes and outcomes of cancer and the changes observed over a decade (2006-2016) at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: Patients diagnosed with cancer and treated at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, were enrolled in a cross-sectional study. The patients were enrolled in 2 cohorts: cohort 1 from 2006-2008 and cohort 2 from 2016-2018. The trends of the perceptions related to the causes and outcomes of cancer were compared between the 2 cohorts. Results: In total, 1416 patients were enrolled in the 2 cohorts: cohort 1 included 464 patients …
The Effect Of Covid-19 Vaccine On Ovarian Reserve, Çağanay Soysal, Elif Yılmaz
The Effect Of Covid-19 Vaccine On Ovarian Reserve, Çağanay Soysal, Elif Yılmaz
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To Evaluate the effect of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines developed for the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) on ovarian reserve. Methods: This prospective cross sectional study was carried out between June and September 2021, in the Gynecology Polyclinics of a tertiary hospital, Ankara, Turkey, with 60 patients. Patients between the ages of 25-30 years old, who applied to the gynecology outpatient clinic and who were considering mRNA vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 were included in the study group, and those who did not plan to be vaccinated were included in the control group. Anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) was …
Pregnancy Outcomes At Advanced Maternal Age In A Tertiary Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ettedal A. Aljahdali, Nawal S. Alsinani
Pregnancy Outcomes At Advanced Maternal Age In A Tertiary Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ettedal A. Aljahdali, Nawal S. Alsinani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate obstetrical and fetal outcomes among advanced maternal age (AMA) women. Methods: Retrospective cohort study carried out at a teaching hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during 18 years period (from January 2003 until December 2020). A total of 79095 women gave birth, and randomized block was used to include 4318 singleton pregnancy women (>28 gestational weeks), of them 2162 age ≥40 years. Associations between AMA and obstetrical and fetal parameters were assessed. Results: Advanced maternal age independently associated with non-Saudi national, mother’s weights 80-99 kg, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Advanced maternal age mothers were more liable to premature …
Trends In Covid-19: Incidence, Mortality, And Case Fatality In Iraq, Nagham A. Mawlood, Riyadh K. Lafta
Trends In Covid-19: Incidence, Mortality, And Case Fatality In Iraq, Nagham A. Mawlood, Riyadh K. Lafta
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To detect the epidemiological trend of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) in Iraq, the distribution of cases by age, gender, and governorates, and to assess its burden on the health system by estimating morbidity and mortality rates. Methods: This biometric study was carried out in 2021. The distribution, incidence, mortality, and case fatality rates in a 17-month period was sketched in a biometric design. A semi-structured questionnaire was distributed to a number of decision makers in the Ministry of Health regarding health system challenges that have been faced during this pandemic. Results: More than half (55.1%) of the cases were among …
Factors Associated With Mortality And Morbidity Among Pediatrics With Burn Injuries In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Zainab Alnjeidi, Nesrin Alharthy, Suliman Alghnam, Motasim Badri
Factors Associated With Mortality And Morbidity Among Pediatrics With Burn Injuries In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Zainab Alnjeidi, Nesrin Alharthy, Suliman Alghnam, Motasim Badri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe characteristics, mechanism, and factors associated with morbidity and mortality of pediatrics with burn injuries. Methods: This cross-sectional retrospective study examined all pediatrics with burn injuries carried out at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2015-2020. Collected data included demographics, mechanism of burn, total body surface area (TBSA) burned, body region burned, incidence of infection, renal failure, scars, and respiratory events. Results: The study included 370 patients. Approximately 47.0% were aged ≤2 years, and 61.0% were males. The most common burn mechanism was scald burn (54%), 59.2% had a TBSA of 0-10%, and 60.3% had regional …
Appropriateness Of Troponin Testing In Emergency Department At A Tertiary Care Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Muhammad A. Qureshi
Appropriateness Of Troponin Testing In Emergency Department At A Tertiary Care Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Muhammad A. Qureshi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the appropriateness of troponin testing in the Emergency Department (ED) at King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This record-based cross-sectional study examined the electronic records of adult patients who underwent a troponin test following admission to hospital’s ED from January to March 2020. Results: A total of 367 troponin tests were ordered for 233 patients. Majority of these orders were appropriate (55%) while the remaining (45%) were adjudged as inappropriate. Among the inappropriate orders, majority were single (61%) compared to serial ones (39%). Overall, there were 166 inappropriate orders and the estimated direct monthly cost …
Who, Ghana And Norway Agree To Accelerate Actions To Save Lives In First International Strategic Dialogue On Noncommunicable Diseases And The Sustainable Development Goals
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
One-Dose Human Papillomavirus (Hpv) Vaccine Offers Solid Protection Against Cervical Cancer
One-Dose Human Papillomavirus (Hpv) Vaccine Offers Solid Protection Against Cervical Cancer
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Side-Effects Of Covid-19 Vaccines Among The Saudi Population: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ebtehaj S. Almughais, Ali H. Alharbi, Hadi A. Aldarwish, Areeb F. Alshammari, Razan S. Alsuhaymi, Jumanah A. Almuaili, Atheer M. Alanizy
Side-Effects Of Covid-19 Vaccines Among The Saudi Population: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ebtehaj S. Almughais, Ali H. Alharbi, Hadi A. Aldarwish, Areeb F. Alshammari, Razan S. Alsuhaymi, Jumanah A. Almuaili, Atheer M. Alanizy
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure and assess the side-effects of Pfizer/BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines on residents of Saudi Arabia, as well as provide a database that gives insight into the relative safety of these 2 COVID-19 vaccines. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the side-effects of the two COVID-19 vaccines. The study was initiated on the 5th of June 2021 at Hail University, Hail, Saudi Arabia. The information was collected through an online survey designed on Google forms. The questionnaire was pre-tested for validity, with all information carefully reviewed. Results: The study included 2,530 participants from different regions of …
Tele-Clinics In Palliative Care During The Covid-19 Outbreak: Tertiary Care Cancer Center Experience, Nabil A. Almouaalamy, Amal A. Jafari, Alaa M. Althubaiti
Tele-Clinics In Palliative Care During The Covid-19 Outbreak: Tertiary Care Cancer Center Experience, Nabil A. Almouaalamy, Amal A. Jafari, Alaa M. Althubaiti
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the effect of tele-clinics on palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study (chart review) carried out from March 17, 2020, to September 16, 2020, included all patients who were booked into the palliative care clinic. Patients were assessed by the palliative nurse specialist for COVID-19 symptoms using the acute respiratory illness screening form and Edmonton Symptoms Assessment System, also identifies the needs of the patient. Data were analyzed to investigate the effect of tele-clinics on the patients regarding ER visits and admission. Results: A total of 167 individuals were analyzed …
Covax Delivers Its 1 Billionth Covid-19 Vaccine Dosecovid-19 Pandemic Triggers 25% Increase In Prevalence Of Anxiety And Depression Worldwide
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Therapy Compliance And Lifestyle Factors Of Patients With Growth Hormone Deficiency, Sulafa T. Sindi, Njood W. Nazer, Abdulmoein E. Alagha
Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Therapy Compliance And Lifestyle Factors Of Patients With Growth Hormone Deficiency, Sulafa T. Sindi, Njood W. Nazer, Abdulmoein E. Alagha
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To recognize and assess treatment compliance in children and adolescents with growth hormone deficiency during the cronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic along with other lifestyle factors that might have been affected by the pandemic, such as diet, physical activity, sleep pattern, and screen time. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out between March 2020-2021 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through clinical interview questions. Results: The total sample size was 130 patients, 54 (41.5%) of whom were males and 76 (58.5%) were females. The mean age of the patients was 12.56±3.44 years. Comparisons of …
Nutritional Status And Its Determinants In The Eastern Mediterranean Region. A Review, Emad A. Al-Shameri, Ahmed H. Al-Shahethi, Sharifah W. Wafa
Nutritional Status And Its Determinants In The Eastern Mediterranean Region. A Review, Emad A. Al-Shameri, Ahmed H. Al-Shahethi, Sharifah W. Wafa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review relevant literature on the determinants of the nutritional status of the children below 5 years of age in the Eastern Mediterranean Regional (EMR) countries and investigate the updates related to risk factors associated with malnutrition. Methods: A search of pertinent literature and databases was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases by applying some keywords. Results: From the available literature reviewed, the mean prevalence of underweight, wasting, and stunting of the children below 5 years of age in the EMR were 12.8% (6.4%-22.6%), 7.5% (5.9%-9.4%), and 24.2% (15.6%-35.5%) respectively. The EMR countries like Sudan, Yemen, Libya, …
In This Issueclinical Guidelinesoriginal Articles
In This Issueclinical Guidelinesoriginal Articles
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Severe Asthma In Children: An Official Statement From Saudi Pediatric Pulmonology Association, Adel S. Alharbi, Abdullah A. Yousef, Saleh A. Alharbi, Talal M. Almaghamsi, Faisal M. Al-Somali, Turki S. Alahmadi, Sami A. Alhaider, Wadha H. Alotaibi, Mona A. Albalawi, Faisal N. Alotaibi, Ahmed S. Alenizi, Muslim M. Alsaadi, Yazan S. Said
Severe Asthma In Children: An Official Statement From Saudi Pediatric Pulmonology Association, Adel S. Alharbi, Abdullah A. Yousef, Saleh A. Alharbi, Talal M. Almaghamsi, Faisal M. Al-Somali, Turki S. Alahmadi, Sami A. Alhaider, Wadha H. Alotaibi, Mona A. Albalawi, Faisal N. Alotaibi, Ahmed S. Alenizi, Muslim M. Alsaadi, Yazan S. Said
Saudi Medical Journal
In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of pediatric asthma ranges between 8% and 25%. However, there are no sufficient data regarding severe asthma in childhood in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, a task force has been formed by the Saudi Pediatric Pulmonology Association which is a subsidiary group of the Saudi Thoracic Society and consists of Saudi experts with well-respected academic and clinical backgrounds in the fields of pediatric asthma as well as other respiratory diseases to write a consensus on definitions, phenotypes, and pathophysiology, evaluation, and management. To achieve this, the subject was divided into various sections, each of which was assigned …
Establishment Of Pregnant-Specific Intervals For Hemoglobin (Hb) A2, Hbf And Cut-Off Points For Hba2 For Thalassemia In Chongqing, China, Lihua Kang, Siwei Yi, Si Tan, Qiuhong Li, Chunli Li
Establishment Of Pregnant-Specific Intervals For Hemoglobin (Hb) A2, Hbf And Cut-Off Points For Hba2 For Thalassemia In Chongqing, China, Lihua Kang, Siwei Yi, Si Tan, Qiuhong Li, Chunli Li
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze pregnant-specific intervals for hemoglobin A2 (HbA2), hemoglobin fetal (HbF), and cut-off points of HbA2 for thalassemia in Chongqing, China. Methods: Between September 2015 and April 2019, the study recruited 10039 individuals of reproductive age. Of which, 4399 healthy normal individuals were selected to determine reference values for HbA2 and HbF. The remaining 5640 individuals suspected of thalassemia were included to explore the cut-off points of HbA2 for thalassemia. Results: The reference values of HbA2 in males was 2.3-3.2%, in females was 2.1-3.1%, and in pregnant women was 1.9-3.1%. While the reference values of HbF in males was …