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Immunoglobulin G4-Related Spinal Pachymeningitis, Mousa N. Alrashdi
Immunoglobulin G4-Related Spinal Pachymeningitis, Mousa N. Alrashdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is rare disease entity and has recently been recognized as an inflammatory disorder with the tendency to affect multiple organs. Pachymeningitis of spine caused by IgG4-related disease is extremely rare. Neck pain and spinal cord compression symptoms consist of usual presentation of IgG4-related spinal pachymeningitis; however, polyarthritis is an unusual presentation of this disease, and it was reported in only one case that mimicked psoriatic arthritis. In this report, we describe a case of IgG4-related spinal pachymeningitis in a middle-age male who presented initially with neck pain and rheumatoid arthritis-like symptoms and later on developed both …
Protective Clothes And Equipment For Healthcare Workers To Prevent Them Catching Coronavirus And Other Highly Infectious Diseases
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Confusion, Respiratory Rate, Shock Index (Crsi-65) Score In The Emergency Department Triage May Be A New Severity Scoring Method For Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Beliz O. Tekten, Tugba A. Temrel, Serkan Sahin
Confusion, Respiratory Rate, Shock Index (Crsi-65) Score In The Emergency Department Triage May Be A New Severity Scoring Method For Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Beliz O. Tekten, Tugba A. Temrel, Serkan Sahin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate whether confusion, respiratory rate, shock index-age ≥65 years (CRSI-65) score, consisting of basic physiological parameters, can be used for severity prediction in patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Methods: This is a prospective cohort and single-center study conducted in Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Hospital, Bolu, Turkey between January 2018 and June 2018. The study investigated CRSI-65 score in predicting 4-week mortality and the need for intensive care for patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Results: A total of 58 patients with community-acquired pneumonia admitted to the emergency department were included in this study. Of the patients, 62.1% were males (n=36), …
Blood Culture Contamination In A Tertiary Care Hospital Of Saudi Arabia: A One-Year Study, Hassan A. Hemeg, Abdullah Z. Almutairi, Nujud L. Alharbi, Reema F. Alenezi, Mohammad A. Alturkostani, Hani A. Ozbak, Farhat A. Islam
Blood Culture Contamination In A Tertiary Care Hospital Of Saudi Arabia: A One-Year Study, Hassan A. Hemeg, Abdullah Z. Almutairi, Nujud L. Alharbi, Reema F. Alenezi, Mohammad A. Alturkostani, Hani A. Ozbak, Farhat A. Islam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To monitor blood culture contamination (BCC) rates in a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Blood cultures submitted to the Microbiology Laboratory of King Fahad Hospital, Madina, Saudi Arabia between January and December 2017 were analyzed prospectively. Positive blood cultures were either designated as true bacteremia with confirmed bloodstream infection or BCC. Results: Among 5,536 blood cultures from 2201 patients, 364 (6.6%) mirrored BCC. There was an upward trend in contamination rates in specific months. With respect to total blood cultures from respective units over a one-year period, medical ward contributed to the highest contamination rate (10.3%). Blood …
New Evidence Published In The Cochrane Library Today Finds Mmr, Mmrv And Mmr+V Vaccines Are Effective And That They Are Not Associated With Increased Risk Of Autism
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Renal Histopathology Spectrum In Children With Kidney Diseases In Saudi Arabia, 1998-2017, Khalid Alhasan, Noura M. Aloudah, Amaar A. Bakhit, Yassin M. Alhamad, Kechrid M. Chihabeddine, Talal A. Alfaadhel, Tariq E. Aljohani, Hanadi M. Alhozali, Abdulkareem O. Alsuwaida
Renal Histopathology Spectrum In Children With Kidney Diseases In Saudi Arabia, 1998-2017, Khalid Alhasan, Noura M. Aloudah, Amaar A. Bakhit, Yassin M. Alhamad, Kechrid M. Chihabeddine, Talal A. Alfaadhel, Tariq E. Aljohani, Hanadi M. Alhozali, Abdulkareem O. Alsuwaida
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the trends in the diagnostic frequency of glomerular disease subtypes by renal biopsy in children in Saudi Arabia over the last 20 years. Methods: In this retrospective observational study, we identified all patients aged <18 years for whom native kidney biopsy was performed between 1998 and 2017. The period during which biopsy was performed (1998-2004, 2005-2011, and 2012-2017) and the demographic information and their association with the prevalence of various glomerular disease subtypes were our primary outcomes. Results: A total of 326 cases with renal biopsy were analyzed; the mean age of participants being 11 years and 45.4% of them were girls. Unexpectedly, secondary glomerulonephritis accounted for 42.3% of the cases, and lupus nephritis was the most common cause noted in 20.7% of the cases. The minimal change and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis were the most common glomerulonephritis in 59% of the cases. The frequency of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis significantly decreased from 15% and 17% in the period prior to 2004 to 3.3% ( p =0.003) and 1.7% in 2012-2017 ( p <0.001). Conclusions: We found a considerable shift in the frequency of many glomerular disease subtypes in 1998-2017, which make clinical predication of the underlying etiology challenging for clinician. Renal biopsy still remains a critical diagnostic procedure for managing a considerable proportion of renal diseases.
Micro-Rna-21 Rs1292037 A>G Polymorphism Can Predict Hepatocellular Carcinoma Prognosis (Hcc), And Plays A Key Role In Cell Proliferation And Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury (Iri) In Hcc Cell Model Of Iri, Chaoyu Wu, Gongen Tang, Xiaoying Wang, Jian Zhang, Shuhua Chen, Cuihong Lu, Dongqin Zhang, Yun Li
Micro-Rna-21 Rs1292037 A>G Polymorphism Can Predict Hepatocellular Carcinoma Prognosis (Hcc), And Plays A Key Role In Cell Proliferation And Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury (Iri) In Hcc Cell Model Of Iri, Chaoyu Wu, Gongen Tang, Xiaoying Wang, Jian Zhang, Shuhua Chen, Cuihong Lu, Dongqin Zhang, Yun Li
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the predictive function of miR-21 rs1292037 A>G polymorphism in survival and ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. Methods: The experiment was carried out between July 2018 and July 2019, whereas the prospective clinical study was carried out between January 2014 and January 2019. In this study, 62 HCC patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV), 17 HCC patients without HBV, and 13 healthy controls were investigated. Micro-RNA-21 levels in the blood were identified using quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and allele specific PCR for miR-21 rs1292037. Partial hepatectomy was performed in all patients, and …
How To Budget For Covid-19 Response?: A Rapid Scan Of Budgetary Mechanisms In Highly Affected Countries
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Shortage Of Personal Protective Equipment Endangering Health Workers Worldwide
Shortage Of Personal Protective Equipment Endangering Health Workers Worldwide
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
World Experts And Funders Set Priorities For Covid-19 Research
World Experts And Funders Set Priorities For Covid-19 Research
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who To Accelerate Research And Innovation For New Coronavirus
Who To Accelerate Research And Innovation For New Coronavirus
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Use Of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy In A Tertiary Pediatric Hospital, Ali Güngör, Neşe Yaralı
The Use Of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy In A Tertiary Pediatric Hospital, Ali Güngör, Neşe Yaralı
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine demographic features of patients provided intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) excluding replacement therapy in the inpatient services and to evaluate indications for IVIG, and side effects related to therapy. Methods: Patients who received IVIG therapy between January 2016 and August 2018 were retrospectively identified. The demographic features, diagnosis, IVIG dose, number of days they underwent IVIG therapy, and whether or not they experienced IVIG-related side effects were recorded. Results: A total of 186 patients were included in this study, and of these, 89 (47.8%) were females. The median age of all of the patients was 48.5 months old (range …
Incidence, Types And Outcomes Of Sternal Wound Infections After Cardiac Surgery In Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Medical Chart Review, Faruk Buba, Mazen Barry, Fatima Alsharani, Fawzan Alfawzan
Incidence, Types And Outcomes Of Sternal Wound Infections After Cardiac Surgery In Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Medical Chart Review, Faruk Buba, Mazen Barry, Fatima Alsharani, Fawzan Alfawzan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the incidence, types, risk factors, identify organisms, and assess outcomes of surgical wound infections (SWIs) after cardiac surgery at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This historical cohort study reviewed the chart of patients who underwent cardiac surgery at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between January 2009 and December 2014. The proforma contained personal data, comorbidities, type of surgery, microbiological analysis, and management outcomes. Results: A total of 1241 patients were enrolled in the study comprising 1,032 (83.2%) men and 209 (16.8%) women. Forty (3.2%) patients developed SWI, of which 32 (2.5%) were …
Delayed Inpatient Diagnosis And Isolation Of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients, A Large Tertiary Care Academic Hospital Experience In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: What Are We Missing?, Abdulellah M. Almohaya, Naif H. Alotaibi, Muath A. Alotaibi, Ali M. Somily
Delayed Inpatient Diagnosis And Isolation Of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients, A Large Tertiary Care Academic Hospital Experience In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: What Are We Missing?, Abdulellah M. Almohaya, Naif H. Alotaibi, Muath A. Alotaibi, Ali M. Somily
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) delayed inpatient diagnosis duration and contributing factors in an academic center in Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods: Retrospective review of all culture-confirmed PTB cases between May 2015 and April 2019. The outcomes were the timing between admission and suspicion of PTB or isolation to either early group (within 24 hours of admission) and late group (24 hours after admission). Results: Forty-nine cases were included with a median age of 49 years; a third of them were above 65 years of age. Most patients were of Saudi nationality and male. Approximately 38% of the cases were …
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Vaccine Hesitancy Among Saudi Parents And Its Determinants: Result From The Who Sage Working Group On Vaccine Hesitancy Survey Tool, Sarah S. Alsubaie, Ibrahim M. Gosadi, Basma M. Alsaadi, Nouf B. Albacker, Maryam A. Bawazir, Nada Bin-Daud, Waad B. Almanie, Muslim M. Alsaadi, Fahad A. Alzamil
Vaccine Hesitancy Among Saudi Parents And Its Determinants: Result From The Who Sage Working Group On Vaccine Hesitancy Survey Tool, Sarah S. Alsubaie, Ibrahim M. Gosadi, Basma M. Alsaadi, Nouf B. Albacker, Maryam A. Bawazir, Nada Bin-Daud, Waad B. Almanie, Muslim M. Alsaadi, Fahad A. Alzamil
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy and its determinants among Saudi parents. In addition, we explored the relationship between vaccine hesitancy and child’s immunization status. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using interviews with parents visiting outpatient clinics at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between July 2017 and October 2018. The strategic advisory group of experts on immunization vaccine hesitancy survey was used. Results: A total of 500 parents were interviewed. Twenty percent of parents were hesitant to get their child vaccinated. Parents with higher educational levels were more vaccine hesitant (p<0.001). Among parents who reported hesitancy toward vaccination, 36% of children were not vaccinated fully for their age. Concerns related to vaccine safety were the most frequent reason (53%) reported by vaccine-hesitant parents. Negative beliefs toward vaccination seemed to be associated with increase hesitancy and incomplete vaccination status of children. In multivariate analyses, the main factors associated with both parents’ hesitancy and incomplete vaccination status were believing that vaccines are ineffective (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=28, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 7.9-102.3) and believing that vaccines are not important (AOR=27, 95%CI: 5.8-126). Conclusion: Vaccine hesitancy among parents in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a concern and is likely to influence the vaccination status of their children. Countering vaccine related concerns must be tailored, particularly in higher-educated groups.
Mosquito Sterilization Offers New Opportunity To Control Chikungunya, Dengue, And Zika
Mosquito Sterilization Offers New Opportunity To Control Chikungunya, Dengue, And Zika
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
A Matched Case-Control Study To Assess The Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections Among Hospitalized Children At King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Omar A. Alzomor, Tariq S. Alfawaz, Amani Abu-Shaheen, Mohammed A. Alshehri, Dayel Al Shahrani
A Matched Case-Control Study To Assess The Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infections Among Hospitalized Children At King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Omar A. Alzomor, Tariq S. Alfawaz, Amani Abu-Shaheen, Mohammed A. Alshehri, Dayel Al Shahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify risk factors associated with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infections among hospitalized children at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective matched case-control study was conducted in pediatric patients with CRE infection at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between January 2016-2017. Results: During the study period, 19 CRE cases and 37 controls were identified for analysis. Children ≤17 years (mean age±SD for cases was 43.9±46 months and controls was 29.2±52.2 months) were included in the study. Several factors associated with CRE infections were identified, which included, central venous catheter (CVC) line placement ( p …
Analysis Of Drug Resistance Of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases-Producing Escherichia Coli And Klebsiella Pneumoniae In Children With Urinary Tract Infection, Lu Keshi, Xiao Weiwei, Li Shoulin, Liu Xiaodong, Wang Hao, Jiang Junhai, Wang Xiangwei, Wang Rui, Zhu Pei
Analysis Of Drug Resistance Of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases-Producing Escherichia Coli And Klebsiella Pneumoniae In Children With Urinary Tract Infection, Lu Keshi, Xiao Weiwei, Li Shoulin, Liu Xiaodong, Wang Hao, Jiang Junhai, Wang Xiangwei, Wang Rui, Zhu Pei
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the drug resistance of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (K.pneumoniae) in children with urinary tract infection (UTI) and to provide the rationale for clinical use of antibiotics. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of drug susceptibility in children with E. coli or K. pneumoniae -positive urine culture between August 2013 and August 2017, Shenzhen Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China. Drug resistance was statistically assessed using Fisher exact test and χ 2 test. Results: A total of 698 cases of E. coli , 426 of which were confirmed ESBL-producing strains, and 217 …
Isolation And Deisolation Of Patients Admitted With Presumptive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Can It Be Shortened?, Fatehi E. Elzein, Nisreen Alsherbeeni, Mohammed Mursi, Shoug F. Algoblan, Abuzaid A. Abuzaid, Ali M. Albarrak
Isolation And Deisolation Of Patients Admitted With Presumptive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Can It Be Shortened?, Fatehi E. Elzein, Nisreen Alsherbeeni, Mohammed Mursi, Shoug F. Algoblan, Abuzaid A. Abuzaid, Ali M. Albarrak
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the ideal number of sputum acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smears and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) required for discontinuing tuberculosis (TB) isolation among patients with suspected pulmonary TB. Methods: This was a single-center, record-based retrospective study of all admitted patients diagnosed with culture-proven pulmonary TB between 2010 and 2018. The study was conducted at Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a large tertiary care center consisting of 1,200 beds. Data were obtained from our TB notification records. Patients with smear-positive TB were investigated. Only the first 3 sputum smears for AFB were included in the …
Influenza Vaccine Coverage, Awareness, And Beliefs Regarding Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Among People Aged 65 Years And Older In Central Saudi Arabia, Fawzan Y. Alotaibi, Abdulkarim F. Alhetheel, Yousef M. Alluhaymid, Mohammed G. Alshibani, Abdulkarim O. Almuhaydili, Talal A. Alhuqayl, Fahad M. Alfayez, Ahmed A. Almasabi
Influenza Vaccine Coverage, Awareness, And Beliefs Regarding Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Among People Aged 65 Years And Older In Central Saudi Arabia, Fawzan Y. Alotaibi, Abdulkarim F. Alhetheel, Yousef M. Alluhaymid, Mohammed G. Alshibani, Abdulkarim O. Almuhaydili, Talal A. Alhuqayl, Fahad M. Alfayez, Ahmed A. Almasabi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the level of awareness, sources of knowledge, and beliefs about the influenza vaccine in people ≥65 years in central Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study that used self-administered questionnaires conducted in 3 primary healthcare centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between May 2018 and August 2018. Results: There were 496 Saudis participants (70.2% male) were included, of whom, 47.8% had been vaccinated against influenza at least once. Of unvaccinated individuals, 46% believed that the vaccine was unnecessary. The majority of participants (70.2%) preferred to receive medical information on vaccination from doctors and health workers. Participants with higher levels …
Knowledge And Practices Of Dentists Regarding Mers-Cov: A Cross-Sectional Survey In Saudi Arabia, Balgis O. Gaffar, Maha El Tantawi, Asim A. Al-Ansari, Adel S. Alagl, Faraz A. Farooqi, Khalid M. Almas
Knowledge And Practices Of Dentists Regarding Mers-Cov: A Cross-Sectional Survey In Saudi Arabia, Balgis O. Gaffar, Maha El Tantawi, Asim A. Al-Ansari, Adel S. Alagl, Faraz A. Farooqi, Khalid M. Almas
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess virus knowledge among dentists in Saudi Arabia and to identify factors associated with recommended management practices of patients. Method: A structured questionnaire was distributed to dentists in major Saudi cities between September 2016 and December 2017. The questionnaire investigated participants’ knowledge about Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) transmission, consequences, patient identification and history taking practices. Data was collected using paper-based questionnaires or an online link sent to dentists registered with Saudi Dental Society nationwide. The analysis was carried using Statistical Package for Social Sciences for Windows, version 22.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) logistic regression, odds …
The Histopathological Pattern Of Benign And Non-Neoplastic Skin Diseases At King Fahad Hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Abdulkader M. Albasri, Irfan A. Ansari
The Histopathological Pattern Of Benign And Non-Neoplastic Skin Diseases At King Fahad Hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Abdulkader M. Albasri, Irfan A. Ansari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To characterize and compare the histopathological pattern of benign skin diseases in patients from Madinah region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Department of Pathology, King Fahad Hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and contained cases of benign skin diseases for 11 years (from January 2006 to December 2017). The findings were tabulated in Microsoft Excel sheet and classified based on histopathological diagnosis. Results: Of 1,125 skin tissues reviewed, 579 (51.5%) specimens were from male patients and 546 (48.5%) specimens were from females giving a male: female ratio of 1.1:1. The ages ranged from 1 to …
Awareness Of Human Papillomavirus Infection Complications, Cervical Cancer, And Vaccine Among The Saudi Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Mazen M. Almehmadi, Magdi M. Salih, Ayman S. Al-Hazmi
Awareness Of Human Papillomavirus Infection Complications, Cervical Cancer, And Vaccine Among The Saudi Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Mazen M. Almehmadi, Magdi M. Salih, Ayman S. Al-Hazmi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, cervical cancer, and vaccine awareness among the Saudi population. Methods: This cross-sectional study of a convenience sample comprising 1033 participants (males and females) from different parts of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was conducted between August 2018 and January 2019 using a web-based questionnaire. This self-administrated questionnaire was distributed to all participants. Collected data included age groups, cervical cancer, Papanicolaou (Pap) smear, and HPV vaccine awareness. Results: The response rate was 95%. Approximately 50% of the participants were 15-22 years old, <3% were >46 years old, and <10% had heard of HPV. Awareness and previous knowledge of the Pap smear as a screening tool was variable with male (5.9%) and female (27.9%) participants, having knowledge of the test. There were no statistically significant differences ( p >0.05) between males and females in their knowledge of …
Effects Of Seasonal Changes In Temperature And Humidity On Incidence Of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections In Halifax, Canada, 2001-2015, Zahir T. Fadel, Emily Burke, Nadim Joukhadar, Osama A. Samargandi, Michael Bezuhly
Effects Of Seasonal Changes In Temperature And Humidity On Incidence Of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections In Halifax, Canada, 2001-2015, Zahir T. Fadel, Emily Burke, Nadim Joukhadar, Osama A. Samargandi, Michael Bezuhly
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore weather seasonal variation in Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada could be attributed to changes in environmental factors of temperature and humidity specifically. Methods: A retrospective chart review of NSTIs between 2001 and 2015. Regional temperature and humidity data were obtained from the Environment Canada Agency, Halifax, Canada. Chi-square was used for categorical variables and continuous data was used for correlation analyses. Logistic regression was performed to analyze mortality. Results: Of 170 NSTI patients identified, more presented from March to July, especially when the temperature was >10ºC. Higher incidence per 100,000 persons correlated …
Who Launches New Global Influenza Strategy
Who Launches New Global Influenza Strategy
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Unnecessary Prescribing Of Antibiotics To Healthy/Asymptomatic School-Age Carriers Of Potentially Pathogenic Bacteria, Mirjana Kostić, Vladimir Bedeković, Biserka Bastijančić-Kokić, Tomislav Lauc
Unnecessary Prescribing Of Antibiotics To Healthy/Asymptomatic School-Age Carriers Of Potentially Pathogenic Bacteria, Mirjana Kostić, Vladimir Bedeković, Biserka Bastijančić-Kokić, Tomislav Lauc
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To re-draw attention to the unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics. Methods: We monitored nasopharyngeal colonization by 3 potentially pathogenic bacteria, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae type b in 81 children between the ages of 6 and 7 years who attended the same primary school. The children’s health status was also monitored, without using antimicrobial treatment for healthy/asymptomatic carriers. Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected on 6 occasions during autumn months, from mid-September to mid-December 2016. The children who fell ill during the study were treated at the Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, Sisters of Mercy University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia. …
Adherence To International Guidelines For The Treatment Of Meningitis Infections In Lebanon, Sahar M. Haydar, Souheil R. Hallit, Rabih R. Hallit, Pascale R. Salameh, Lama J. Faddoul, Bahia Ag. Chahine, Diana N. Malaeb
Adherence To International Guidelines For The Treatment Of Meningitis Infections In Lebanon, Sahar M. Haydar, Souheil R. Hallit, Rabih R. Hallit, Pascale R. Salameh, Lama J. Faddoul, Bahia Ag. Chahine, Diana N. Malaeb
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess meningitis treatment in Lebanon’s compatibility with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines and the effect of non-compliance on mortality. Methods: This is a retrospective study, conducted in 5 Lebanese hospitals, and enrolling all patients diagnosed with meningitis who presented to the involved hospitals from January 2008 to December 2016. Results: A total of 252 participants were enrolled in the study. Of these patients, 205 (82.7%) were diagnosed with viral meningitis and 47 (17.3%) with bacterial meningitis, which was confirmed using laboratory tests. For patients with viral meningitis, 128 (62.4%) remained on the initial prescribed antibiotics …
Trends In Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns In King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sara M. Farah, Mohammed A. Alshehri, Tariq S. Alfawaz, Faisal A. Alasmeri, Abdulaziz A. Alageel, Dayel A. Alshahrani
Trends In Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns In King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sara M. Farah, Mohammed A. Alshehri, Tariq S. Alfawaz, Faisal A. Alasmeri, Abdulaziz A. Alageel, Dayel A. Alshahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe and interpret local antibiograms from a single tertiary care center to monitor the trends of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns and establish baseline data for further surveillance. Methods: We performed a retrospective descriptive review of antibiograms data between January 2010 and December 2015 from King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results: A total of 51,491 isolates were identified, and most were gram-negative (76.2%). Escherichia coli was the most frequently isolated organism (36.8%), followed by Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (28.4%) and Staphylococcus aureus (27.5%). The detection of antibiotic-resistant organisms, especially extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (31%-41%), increased over time. …
Temporal Trends In The Incidence And Demographics Of Cancers, Communicable Diseases, And Non-Communicable Diseases In Saudi Arabia Over The Last Decade, Hatem K. Herzallah, Belavendra R. Antonisamy, Mohammed H. Shafee, Sultan T. Al-Otaibi
Temporal Trends In The Incidence And Demographics Of Cancers, Communicable Diseases, And Non-Communicable Diseases In Saudi Arabia Over The Last Decade, Hatem K. Herzallah, Belavendra R. Antonisamy, Mohammed H. Shafee, Sultan T. Al-Otaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the trends in the incidence rates of 5 most common cancers, communicable diseases, and non-communicable diseases in Saudi Arabia over the last decade. Methods: The incidence rates of cancers (2001-2014), communicable diseases (2003-2016), and non-communicable diseases (1990-2017) were retrieved, classified, and analyzed retrospectively during November 2017, based on data available with the Ministry of Health and were analyzed at the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results: Age-standardized incidence rate (ASR) (per 100,000 population) of breast cancer among women increased dramatically from 11.8 in 2001 to 22.7 in 2014, indicating a 92.4% …