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Are There Optimal Alanine Aminotransferase And Hbv Dna Thresholds For Discriminating Hbeag-Positive Chronic Infection From Chronic Hepatitis?: An Evaluation Of 215 Young And Male Cases, Ercan Yenilmez, Riza A. Cetinkaya
Are There Optimal Alanine Aminotransferase And Hbv Dna Thresholds For Discriminating Hbeag-Positive Chronic Infection From Chronic Hepatitis?: An Evaluation Of 215 Young And Male Cases, Ercan Yenilmez, Riza A. Cetinkaya
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To define the importance of biochemical and virological thresholds for the prediction of significant liver diseases. Methods: A total of 215 young and male HBeAg-positive cases followed up in a tertiary training and research hospital in Turkey between 2008 and 2017 enrolled in the retrospective diagnostic accuracy study. Results: Fibrosis scores varied between 0-4, F1 (n=81, 37.6%) and F2 (n=82, 38.1%) were the most frequent fibrosis stages. Of the patients, 58.6% (126/215) had a significant histopathological abnormality (SHA). The ratio of SHA was higher for ALT >90 U/L (n=68/95; 71.6%) and HBV-DNA between 2,000,000-200,000,000 IU/mL (n=47/73; 64.4%). Thresholds for …
A Novel Diagnosis Scoring Model To Predict Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis In The Intensive Care Unit, Anna Rozaliyani, Rudyanto Sedono, Anwar Jusuf, Cleopas M. Rumende, Wahju Aniwidyaningsih, Erlina Burhan, Prasenohadi, Diah Handayani, Evy Yunihastuti, Forman E. Siagian, Achmad M. Jayusman, Adria Rusli, Saleha Sungkar, Joedo Prihartono, Ferry Hagen, Jacques F. Meis, Retno Wahyuningsih
A Novel Diagnosis Scoring Model To Predict Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis In The Intensive Care Unit, Anna Rozaliyani, Rudyanto Sedono, Anwar Jusuf, Cleopas M. Rumende, Wahju Aniwidyaningsih, Erlina Burhan, Prasenohadi, Diah Handayani, Evy Yunihastuti, Forman E. Siagian, Achmad M. Jayusman, Adria Rusli, Saleha Sungkar, Joedo Prihartono, Ferry Hagen, Jacques F. Meis, Retno Wahyuningsih
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To improve the quality of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) management for intensive care unit (ICU) patients using a practical diagnostic scoring model. Methods: This nested case-control study aimed to determine the incidence of IPA in 405 ICU patients, between July 2012 and June 2014, at 6 hospitals in Jakarta, Indonesia. Phenotypic identifications and galactomannan (GM) tests of sera and lung excreta were performed in mycology laboratory, Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia. Results: The incidence of IPA in the ICUs was 7.7% (31 of 405 patients). A scoring model used for IPA diagnosis showed 4 …
Assessment Of Vancomycin Utilization Among Lebanese Hospitals, Diana N. Malaeb, Iqbal M. Fahs, Pascale Salameh, Souheil Hallit, Manal Saad, Jassem Bourji, Rabih Hallit
Assessment Of Vancomycin Utilization Among Lebanese Hospitals, Diana N. Malaeb, Iqbal M. Fahs, Pascale Salameh, Souheil Hallit, Manal Saad, Jassem Bourji, Rabih Hallit
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the appropriateness of vancomycin dosing and monitoring at Lebanese hospitals. Methods: This was a multicenter retrospective study conducted at 3 Lebanese hospitals between January and March 2018. Patients 18 years of age and older treated with vancomycin for a systemic infection or prophylaxis were eligible for study enrollment. Consistency with the Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines was evaluated to determine whether the dose of vancomycin was appropriate, as well as for the time of trough measurement, and the target concentration obtained. Results: From a total of 120 patients who met the inclusion criteria, only 11 (12%) …
Burden Of Non-Communicable Diseases In Iraq After The 2003 War, Ashraf M. Hussain, Riyadh K. Lafta
Burden Of Non-Communicable Diseases In Iraq After The 2003 War, Ashraf M. Hussain, Riyadh K. Lafta
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To figure out the burden of chronic non-communicable diseases in Iraq on the health system through measuring the incidence and trend of these diseases. Methods: This descriptive study that was conducted between January 2016 and 2017, involved treatment data of chronic non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, stroke, asthma and epilepsy). The data was collected from the registry of the Department of Health and Vital Statistics in the Ministry of Health, Babylon, Iraq, between 2000 and 2016. Results: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus had significantly increased from 19.58/1000 in the year 2000 to 42.27 in 2015 ( …
War Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus: An 8-Year Experience At A Tertiary Hospital
War Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus: An 8-Year Experience At A Tertiary Hospital
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection incidence rate through the analysis of data collected before and after implementation of a new palivizumab dosing regimen customized for a high-risk Saudi population. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study performed at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between November 2009 and April 2017 on 1704 high risk Saudi young children and comparing 3 palivizumab regimens: a 4-week interval dosing regimen starting in either November or mid-September and a 3-week interval dosing regimen starting in mid-September. Results: Despite a decrease in the incidence rate of RSV infection with …
Screening For Q Fever: A Tertiary Care Hospital-Based Experience In Central Saudi Arabia, Abdulkarim F. Alhetheel, Khalifa Binkhamis, Ali Somily, Mazin Barry, Zahid Shakoor
Screening For Q Fever: A Tertiary Care Hospital-Based Experience In Central Saudi Arabia, Abdulkarim F. Alhetheel, Khalifa Binkhamis, Ali Somily, Mazin Barry, Zahid Shakoor
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the presence of Coxiella burnetii ( C. brunetii ) infection among patients presenting with fever of unknown origin (FUO). Methods: A cross-sectional study of 100 patients (54 men and 46 women; mean age: 34.3 ± 19.2 years) with FUO was conducted at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between March 2015 and June 2016. Phase 1 and phase 2 C. burnetii -specific antibodies in serum samples were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Coxiella burnetii phase 1 and phase 2 antibodies were detected in 16% of the patients. Phase 2 IgM was present in 2% of …
Knowledge And Attitude Toward Hemoglobinopathies Premarital Screening Program Among Unmarried Population In Western Saudi Arabia, Safia M. Binshihon, Manal O. Alsulami, Wed M. Alogaibi, Asmaa H. Mohammedsaleh, Hayfa N. Mandourah, Bushra S. Albaity, Mohamad H. Qari
Knowledge And Attitude Toward Hemoglobinopathies Premarital Screening Program Among Unmarried Population In Western Saudi Arabia, Safia M. Binshihon, Manal O. Alsulami, Wed M. Alogaibi, Asmaa H. Mohammedsaleh, Hayfa N. Mandourah, Bushra S. Albaity, Mohamad H. Qari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitude toward hemoglobinopathies premarital screening (PMS) program among unmarried population in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1039 unmarried males and females from the general population who fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Data was collected from July-December 2017, using an electronic questionnaire to assess the socio-demographic data, knowledge and attitudes of the participants regarding PMS. Results: Approximately half of the participants had poor knowledge scores (51.1%), while 28.4% of them had fair and 20.5% had good scores. Individuals with an educational level of “university degree and above” had significantly …
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Of Emergency Department Staff Towards Disaster And Emergency Preparedness At Tertiary Health Care Hospital In Central Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Nofal, Isamme Alfayyad, Anas Khan, Zohair Al Aseri, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Of Emergency Department Staff Towards Disaster And Emergency Preparedness At Tertiary Health Care Hospital In Central Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Nofal, Isamme Alfayyad, Anas Khan, Zohair Al Aseri, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding disaster and emergency preparedness among Emergency Department (ED) staff. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Tertiary health care hospital in central Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A self-administered survey was utilized to collect data from ED physicians and nurses. The questionnaire was divided into 5 sections viz; demographics, knowledge about disaster management and preparedness, attitudes about disaster planning, current role and practices, and familiarity towards emergency. Results: A 189 participants have completed the questionnaire. Two-third of the participants were below 30 years, and more than 85% were female. One hundred …
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Related Discrimination In General Dentistry, Ehab N. Alshouibi, Wafa S. Alalyani
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Related Discrimination In General Dentistry, Ehab N. Alshouibi, Wafa S. Alalyani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate HIV related discrimination among general dentists in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; and to list factors affecting or causing healthcare providers to discriminate people living with HIV (PLWH). Methods: The current study takes place in Jeddah, western Saudi Arabia. The duration for accepting all responses was between March and November, 2017. In this cross-sectional study, we used a self-administered, structured questionnaire. The sample size was 430 general dentists practicing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Descriptive statistics, mean, and standard deviation were calculated. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was carried out at p <0.05 level of significance. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) was used for data analysis. Results: In our study population, the total HIV related discrimination was 67.4%. Approximately 98.1% defer PLWH to the last appointment of the day, while 84.7% refer them to specialists. Furthermore,100% reported wearing double gloves, and 94.7% where wearing protective eye shields if they encounter HIV-patient in the clinic. Male participants were found to be 23% more likely to be discriminative compared to female participants, Moreover, participants who are confident to provide both surgical and non-surgical dental treatment for PLWH were found to be 52% less likely to be discriminative towards PLWH. Also, HIV discrimination is 33% higher in the private practice compared to the governmental practice. Conclusion: Human immunodeficiency virus related discrimination in the study population was affected by dentists’ gender, type of practice, and self-protective attitudes.
Assessment Of Histopathological Alterations In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B Infection Following Long-Term Oral Antiviral Therapy, Ahmet Şahin, Mustafa Namıduru, Ayhan Balkan, İlkay Karaoğlan, Murat T. Gülşen
Assessment Of Histopathological Alterations In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B Infection Following Long-Term Oral Antiviral Therapy, Ahmet Şahin, Mustafa Namıduru, Ayhan Balkan, İlkay Karaoğlan, Murat T. Gülşen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the histopathological changes in the liver after oral antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis B. Methods: A total of 79 HBeAg-negative and positive patients who had been on lamivudine, entecavir, or tenofovir disoproxil for at least 3 years prior to inclusion were enrolled between March 2015 and 2016, retrospectively. There were 23 patients on lamivudine, 21 patients on entecavir, and 35 on tenofovir. All patients underwent a follow-up liver biopsy. Biochemical, serological, virological and histopathological data were recorded in all patients and were compared after at least 3 years of treatment with oral antiviral agents. Results: …
The Importance Of Hand Hygiene Education On Primary Schoolgirls’ Absence Due To Upper Respiratory Infections In Saudi Arabia: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, Abrar A. Alzaher, Sami S. Almudarra, Muna H. Mustafa, Ibrahim M. Gosadi
The Importance Of Hand Hygiene Education On Primary Schoolgirls’ Absence Due To Upper Respiratory Infections In Saudi Arabia: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, Abrar A. Alzaher, Sami S. Almudarra, Muna H. Mustafa, Ibrahim M. Gosadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To quantify the reduction in absence due to upper respiratory infections (URIs) among primary schoolgirls attending Riyadh’s schools after delivering a hand hygiene workshop intervention over a period of 5 weeks. Methods: A cluster randomized trial was conducted among girls attending 4 primary schools between January and March 2018. The participants attended a hand hygiene workshop. The schoolgirls’ absences were followed up for 5 weeks. Incidence rate, percentage of absence days, and absence rate were calculated for total and URIs absences. Result: Total number of participating schoolgirls was 496. Upper respiratory infections accounted for 15.3% of absence episodes. Schoolgirls …
Staphylococcus Lugdunensis From Gluteal Abscess To Destructive Native Triple Valve Endocarditis
Staphylococcus Lugdunensis From Gluteal Abscess To Destructive Native Triple Valve Endocarditis
Saudi Medical Journal
We herein present the case of a 43-year-old male diabetic patient who presented with an aggressive form of infective endocarditis involving the tricuspid, mitral and aortic valves following a gluteal abscess due to infection with Staphylococcus lugdunensis . This coagulase-negative organism which is generally considered a component of the normal flora of the skin has however recently emerged as an unusually virulent pathogen responsible for both nosocomial and community-acquired infections. The case demonstrates the importance of paying utmost attention and ensuring a logical conclusion to the identification of persistent coagulase-negative blood cultures. In addition, it also shows the importance of …
World Leaders Commit To Bold Targets And Urgent Action To End Tb
World Leaders Commit To Bold Targets And Urgent Action To End Tb
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Fatal Case Of Cerebral Aspergilloma Complicated By Ventriculitis And Bacteremia Due To Salmonella Species In A Sickle Cell Disease Patient, Fawzia E. Alotaibi
Fatal Case Of Cerebral Aspergilloma Complicated By Ventriculitis And Bacteremia Due To Salmonella Species In A Sickle Cell Disease Patient, Fawzia E. Alotaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
To describe a fatal case of invasive Aspergillus flavus sinusitis in a 43-year old female with sickle cell disease (SCD) complicated by intracerebral aspergilloma and invasive Salmonella infection. Cerebral aspergilloma carries a very high mortality rate. The patient developed post-craniotomy intracerebral hemorrhage at the site of biopsy, Salmonella species sepsis and ventriculitis. She presented with a 2-month history of headache, dizziness, personality and behavioral changes, and vomiting. Initial clinical evaluation raised the suspicion of brain tumor. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed a left frontal, thick-walled ring-enhancing lesion with extensive surrounding edema suggestive of a neoplastic lesion, or a contiguous inflammatory …
The Relationship Between Mortality And Microbiological Parameters In Febrile Neutropenic Patients With Hematological Malignancies, Şebnem Çalık, Alpay Arı, Oktay Bilgir, Tugba Cetintepe, Reyhan Yis, Ufuk Sonmez, Selma Tosun
The Relationship Between Mortality And Microbiological Parameters In Febrile Neutropenic Patients With Hematological Malignancies, Şebnem Çalık, Alpay Arı, Oktay Bilgir, Tugba Cetintepe, Reyhan Yis, Ufuk Sonmez, Selma Tosun
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine effective risk factors on mortality in febrile neutropenic cases with hematologic malignancy. Patients with hematologic diseases are more prone to infections and those are frequent causes of mortality. Methods: This retrospective study was performed using data of 164 febrile neutropenic cases with hematologic malignancies who were followed up in a hematology clinic of a tertiary health care center between 2011-2015. The relationship between descriptive and clinical parameters rates and rates of mortality on the 7 th and the 21 st days were investigated. Results: Patients with absolute neutrophil count<100/mm 3 , duration of neutropenia longer than 7 days, pneumonia or gastrointestinal foci of infection, central catheterization ( p =0.025), isolation of Gram (-) bacteria in culture, carbapenem resistance, septic shock, and bacterial growth during intravenous administration of antibiotic treatment were under more risk for mortality on both the 7 th and the 21 st days. The final multivariate logistic regression results showed that pneumonia ( p <0.0001), septic shock ( p =0.004) and isolation of Gram-negative bacteria ( p =0.032) were statistically significant risk factors. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of serious infections, which are important causes of morbidity and mortality, are crucial in patients with febrile neutropenia. Thus, each center should closely follow up causes of infection and establish their empirical antibiotherapy protocols to accomplish better results in the management of febrile neutropenia.
Relationship Between Human Leukocyte Antigen Drb1 And Psoriasis In Iraqi Patients, Haider H. Zalzala, Galawish A. Abdullah, Mohammed Y. Abbas, Hyam R. Mohammedsalih, Batool M. Mahdi
Relationship Between Human Leukocyte Antigen Drb1 And Psoriasis In Iraqi Patients, Haider H. Zalzala, Galawish A. Abdullah, Mohammed Y. Abbas, Hyam R. Mohammedsalih, Batool M. Mahdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the role of Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) Class II DRB1 in susceptibility to psoriasis in Iraqi patients. Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study including 40 patients with psoriasis attending the Department of Dermatology, Al-Kindy teaching hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, between September 2013-2015. Patient selection was carried out by the dermatologists. Ninety healthy individuals were included in the study. Human leukocyte antigen genotyping was carried out by the sequence specific oligonucleotide (SSO) method using Auto LiPA 48 (Innogenetics, Belgium) in the HLA typing research unit of the Al-Kindy College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq. Results: There is an increased frequency …
Epidemiological Evaluation Of An Acinetobacter Baumannii Outbreak Observed At An Intensive Care Unit, Tuğba K. Atik, Bülent Atik, Osman Kilinç, Bayhan Bektöre, Hülya Duran, Burak M. Selek, Nihan Ceken, Orhan Baylan, Mustafa Özyurt
Epidemiological Evaluation Of An Acinetobacter Baumannii Outbreak Observed At An Intensive Care Unit, Tuğba K. Atik, Bülent Atik, Osman Kilinç, Bayhan Bektöre, Hülya Duran, Burak M. Selek, Nihan Ceken, Orhan Baylan, Mustafa Özyurt
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To reveal the relationship between clinical and environmental isolates, analyzing both phenotypic and molecular aspects, in an Acinetobacter baumannii ( A. baumannii ) epidemic, and to use the epidemiological data to determine the source of the epidemic, to identify potential risk factors, and inform the effort to prevent and manage future epidemics. Methods: Acinetobacter baumannii was isolated from 5 clinical samples in Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, for a week period. To determine potential sources of infection we established cultures surveillance. Microbiological identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of A. baumannii were performed using conventional methods …
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery In Syrian Refugees: Outcomes In A Turkish Tertiary Center, Mazlum Şahin, Semi Ozturk, Tuğba İ. Mert, Gündüz Durmuş, Mehmet Mustafa Can
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery In Syrian Refugees: Outcomes In A Turkish Tertiary Center, Mazlum Şahin, Semi Ozturk, Tuğba İ. Mert, Gündüz Durmuş, Mehmet Mustafa Can
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess outcomes of Syrian refugees undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery in a tertiary hospital in Turkey. Methods: We sought for in-hospital mortality and one year all-cause mortality as the main outcomes. We reviewed records of 67 Syrian and 427 Turkish patients undergoing isolated coronary bypass surgery between 2015 January and 2017 January retrospectively. Results: History of coronary, peripheral and carotid artery diseases and obesity were more frequent in Syrian patients. C-reactive protein levels were higher in Syrian patients whereas lipid profiles and systolic functions of the 2 groups were similar. Syrian patients more frequently presented with the acute …
Circulating Rotavirus G And P Strains Post Rotavirus Vaccination In Eastern Mediterranean Region
Circulating Rotavirus G And P Strains Post Rotavirus Vaccination In Eastern Mediterranean Region
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To detect changes in circulating strains of rotavirus in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) post rotavirus immunization drive. Methods: We searched MEDLINE, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and the Cochrane Library and specific database website (Nutrition and Food Sciences) for relevant articles. Our search included websites of a number of relevant organizations in addition to gray. literature search. Of the 2198 articles found, we included only 35 studies after excluding irrelevant, ineligible, duplicated, and very low-quality papers. Results: Thirty pre-vaccination studies reported frequent rotavirus strains among children below 5 years of age. G1P[8] has been identified as the most dominant type prior …
Are Fetuin-A Levels Beneficial For Estimating Timing Of Sepsis Occurrence?, Hatice B. Altinisik, Ugur Altinisik, Sema Uysal, Suzan Sacar, Tuncer Simsek, Yavuz Demiraran
Are Fetuin-A Levels Beneficial For Estimating Timing Of Sepsis Occurrence?, Hatice B. Altinisik, Ugur Altinisik, Sema Uysal, Suzan Sacar, Tuncer Simsek, Yavuz Demiraran
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluated Fetuin-A levels of patients admitted in the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of sepsis. Methods: This study was conducted at the Faculty of Medicine, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Hospital, Çanakkal, Turkey, between February 2015 and October 2015. Forty septic patients were included in the study. Subsequent to clinical suspicion of sepsis, serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin; and white blood cell (WBC) counts were evaluated at 3 time-points: 0 (basal), 24, and 72 hours. Results: The mean Fetuin-A levels at the 3 time-points were 58.5 ± 29.2 ng/mL, 40.9 ± 23.6 ng/mL, and 47.8 …
First Description Of Plasmid Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes In Salmonella Isolates From Saudi Hospitals, Reem Y. Aljindan, Nasreldin E. Hussein, Hala A. Khoudair, Alaa Y. Shaikh, Hoda A. Hassan, Nawar A. Alabdulqader, Mahmoud A. Shorman, Baha A. Abdalhamid
First Description Of Plasmid Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes In Salmonella Isolates From Saudi Hospitals, Reem Y. Aljindan, Nasreldin E. Hussein, Hala A. Khoudair, Alaa Y. Shaikh, Hoda A. Hassan, Nawar A. Alabdulqader, Mahmoud A. Shorman, Baha A. Abdalhamid
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To detect resistance genes to fluoroquinolones and β-lactams in Salmonella strains from a Saudi hospital. Methods: From October 2015 to December 2016, a total of 149 Salmonella strains were collected from stool specimens from patients admitted to King Fahad Hospital of the University, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia using CHROMagar Salmonella . The organism identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing were performed using Vitek 2 system. Strain serogrouping was performed using Wellcolex color Salmonella kit. Fluoroquinolone resistance genes, extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), and AmpC β-lactamase were determined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus sequence-based PCR (ERIC-PCR) was used to determine …
Schistosomiasis As A Cause Of Acute Cholecystitis, Shaker A. Majrashi
Schistosomiasis As A Cause Of Acute Cholecystitis, Shaker A. Majrashi
Saudi Medical Journal
Schistosomal cholecystitis is remarkably uncommon disease which is associated with concomitant gallstone disease. The disease prevails with low socio-economic conditions of population. It is still not clear that the widespread fibrocalcific reaction in the wall of gallbladder and the cystic duct, observed for all the reports, predisposes to cholelithiasis or gallstones coexist. In the present study, we report a case of the Saudi male patient affected with schistosomal granulomatous lithiasic cholecystitis. The patient’s gallbladder was badly inflamed therefore performing a safe cholecystectomy in the patient was extremely difficult. Also, infection with schistosoma is related with chronic granulomatous inflammation making the …
World Leaders Join New Drive To Beat Noncommunicable Diseases
World Leaders Join New Drive To Beat Noncommunicable Diseases
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of Dynamic Thiol/Disulfide Redox State In Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Ebru S. Parlak, Murat Alisik, Habibe Hezer, Aysegul Karalezli, Hatice C. Hasanoglu, Ozcan Erel
Evaluation Of Dynamic Thiol/Disulfide Redox State In Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Ebru S. Parlak, Murat Alisik, Habibe Hezer, Aysegul Karalezli, Hatice C. Hasanoglu, Ozcan Erel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives To compare dynamic thiol/disulfide homeostasis between patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and healthy controls. Methods This prospective, case-control study was conducted in the Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey, between August 2016 and August 2017. In total, 50 hospitalized patients with CAP and 35 healthy individuals were enrolled. Patients with comorbidities and smokers were excluded. The thiol/disulfide state was evaluated in each group. Thiol levels (native/total) and % polymorhonuclear leukocytes and C-reactive protein levels association were evaluated in patients with CAP. Results There was no significant difference between the CAP …
Serotonin And Serotonin Transporter Levels In Autistic Children, Haidar A. Abdulamir, Omar F. Abdul-Rasheed, Emad A. Abdulghani
Serotonin And Serotonin Transporter Levels In Autistic Children, Haidar A. Abdulamir, Omar F. Abdul-Rasheed, Emad A. Abdulghani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives To assess the possible correlation between serotonin and serotonin transporter (SERT) with the autism severity and investigate the association between these parameters in autistic children to assess their possible role for diagnosis of autism severity. Methods A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq while the samples were taken from 60 male autistic children recruited to the Department of Pediatrics at Al-Sader Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq between November 2014 amd April 2015. Levels of serotonin and serotonin transporters (SERT) were determined in 60 male autistic Iraqi patients classified …
Prevalence Of Hepatitis B, C, And Hiv Among Patients Attending A Teaching Dental Hospital: A 7-Year Retrospective Study From The United Arab Emirates, Suhail H. Al-Amad
Prevalence Of Hepatitis B, C, And Hiv Among Patients Attending A Teaching Dental Hospital: A 7-Year Retrospective Study From The United Arab Emirates, Suhail H. Al-Amad
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives To determine the seroprevalence and case characteristics of hepatitis B, C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and their transmissibility from patients to dental personnel following percutaneous and mucocutaneous injuries. Methods All incidents of sharp and splash injuries reported between January 2010 and January 2017 were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. Descriptive statistics were calculated using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). Prevalence was calculated as percentages, and chi-square test was used to assess categorical variables where a p -value of ≤0.05 was considered significant. Results Among the 436 reported incidents, 372 patients underwent serological screening. Fourteen patients (3.8%) …
Pediatric Brucellosis: An Update Review For The New Millennium, Elham E. Bukhari
Pediatric Brucellosis: An Update Review For The New Millennium, Elham E. Bukhari
Saudi Medical Journal
Brucellosis remains the most common bacterial zoonotic infection in many countries worldwide. Despite being long recognized and controllable, the disease still causes substantial morbidity, affecting especially the young population. The aim of this review is to provide insight to the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of childhood brucellosis.
How Often Do Children Receive Their Vaccinations Late, And Why?, Maysaa A. Banjari, Ahmed A. Alamri, Ahmad Y. Algarni, Meral H. Abualjadayel, Yahya S. Alshardi, Turki S. Alahmadi
How Often Do Children Receive Their Vaccinations Late, And Why?, Maysaa A. Banjari, Ahmed A. Alamri, Ahmad Y. Algarni, Meral H. Abualjadayel, Yahya S. Alshardi, Turki S. Alahmadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess vaccination timeliness, risk factors associated with delays and the reasons for delayed vaccinations among children below the age of 3 years in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during the period of May 2016 to August 2017. Data were obtained from parents of children under the age of 3 years using a structured questionnaire comprised of questions about sociodemographics, physical well-being of the child and the reasons that are used to justify delayed vaccinations. Vaccinations were considered delayed if they occurred more than 30 days after the …
Nurses’ Perception And Attitudes Towards Oral Care Practices For Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Mahmoud A. Alja’Afreh, Sultan M. Mosleh, Sakhaa S. Habashneh
Nurses’ Perception And Attitudes Towards Oral Care Practices For Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Mahmoud A. Alja’Afreh, Sultan M. Mosleh, Sakhaa S. Habashneh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the perception and attitudes of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses towards oral care practice for mechanically ventilated (MV) patients. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used in this study. A convenience sample of 96 ICU nurses completed a questionnaire on their perception and attitudes towards oral care. The study setting was 3 representative Jordanian hospitals in Al-Karak and the capital, Amman, over a 6-month period between February and September 2016. Results: Ninety-six nurses participated in the study. The response rate was 76.8%. The results revealed that 65% only follow a specific oral care protocol. Nurses did not …
Applying Preventive Measures Leading To Significant Reduction Of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections In Adult Intensive Care Unit, Fahad M. Al-Hameed, Gulam R. Ahmed, Asim A. Alsaedi, Muhammad J. Bhutta, Faisal F. Al-Hameed, Majid M. Alshamrani
Applying Preventive Measures Leading To Significant Reduction Of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections In Adult Intensive Care Unit, Fahad M. Al-Hameed, Gulam R. Ahmed, Asim A. Alsaedi, Muhammad J. Bhutta, Faisal F. Al-Hameed, Majid M. Alshamrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the impact of applying the best available clinical evidence on the preventive measures to reduce the rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) in adult intensive care units (ICU). Methods: Data were collected from adult ICUs (28 beds) from 2008 to 2016. The proper use of silicon catheter, aseptic insertion technique, emptying bag three-fourth via close circuit, the use of appropriate size catheter, securing the draining tube on the thigh to keep catheter bag below patient’s bladder level and removal of the catheter as early as possible were ensured in all patients. Results: Rate of UTI and …