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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, …
The Relationship Between Sleep Quality And Menopausal Symptoms Among Postmenopausal Women In Saudi Arabia, Enas M. Abdelaziz, Nadia B. Elsharkawy, Sayeda M. Mohamed
The Relationship Between Sleep Quality And Menopausal Symptoms Among Postmenopausal Women In Saudi Arabia, Enas M. Abdelaziz, Nadia B. Elsharkawy, Sayeda M. Mohamed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess sleep quality and examine its relationship with menopausal symptoms among Saudi postmenopausal women. Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study of 410 postmenopausal women, aged 50-60 years, visiting Prince Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Maternity and Children Hospital, and primary health care clinics, Sakaka, Jouf, Saudi Arabia. The menopause rating scale (MRS) was used to assess menopause symptoms and severity, while the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality. Results: The participants’ age was 53.04±4.15 years, their mean age at natural menopause was 49.14±3.07, and the meantime since their menopause was 6.50±3.84 years. The …
The Effect Of Passive Smoking On The Laryngospasm Rate In Children Sedated During The Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Sibel Seckin Pehlıvan, Ozlem Oz Gergın, Adnan Bayram, Derya Altay, Duran Arslan, Cihangir Biçer, Recep Aksu
The Effect Of Passive Smoking On The Laryngospasm Rate In Children Sedated During The Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Sibel Seckin Pehlıvan, Ozlem Oz Gergın, Adnan Bayram, Derya Altay, Duran Arslan, Cihangir Biçer, Recep Aksu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the rate of laryngospasm with sedation during the esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure in children exposed to passive smoking and to examine the frequency of complications due to laryngospasm. Methods: A single-blind, prospective, observational study with a total of 518 patients evaluated according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status as classification I-II, aged between 1-18 years, and planned to undergo an EGD procedure, were included. Age, gender, weight, ASA assessment, exposure to smoking (the mother, the father, both parents were smokers, or not exposed to smoking), drug doses used in sedation, and anesthesia-related complications, such as …
Reliability And Validity Study Of The Translated Arabic Version Of Moorehead-Ardelt Quality Of Life Questionnaire Ii, Saud Aldeghaither, Mohammed Alnaami, Abdullah Aldohayan, Fahad Bamehriz, Sarah Alhaizan, Mohammed Aldeghaither, Abdullah Almunifi
Reliability And Validity Study Of The Translated Arabic Version Of Moorehead-Ardelt Quality Of Life Questionnaire Ii, Saud Aldeghaither, Mohammed Alnaami, Abdullah Aldohayan, Fahad Bamehriz, Sarah Alhaizan, Mohammed Aldeghaither, Abdullah Almunifi
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To generate a translated Arabic adaptation of the revised Moorehead-Ardelt Quality of Life Questionnaire II (MA-II), then to assess its reliability and validity. Methods: The MA-II was translated to Arabic by 3 independent translators. Next, a concise translation, developed from the 3 translations, was re-translated to English and was compared with the original questionnaire. Both the reliability and the validity of the Arabic MA-II were assessed in 144 patients struggling with obesity before and after bariatric procedures at Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Apart from the demographic data, both the MA-II and the 36-item short-form health survey …
Indices Of Insulin Resistance And Adiposity Can Detect Obesity-Related Morbidity In Pediatrics, Marwa H. Abdelhamed, Shaimaa Salah, Khloud K. Alqudsi, Majd M. Jan, Duaa K. Alahdal, Saher A. Alfaifi, Nuha M. Jafar, Naseem Y. Alyahyawi, Abdulmoein A. Al-Agha
Indices Of Insulin Resistance And Adiposity Can Detect Obesity-Related Morbidity In Pediatrics, Marwa H. Abdelhamed, Shaimaa Salah, Khloud K. Alqudsi, Majd M. Jan, Duaa K. Alahdal, Saher A. Alfaifi, Nuha M. Jafar, Naseem Y. Alyahyawi, Abdulmoein A. Al-Agha
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluated obesity-related morbidity prevalence among overweight/obese children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia, adiposity indicators and insulin resistance as obesity-related morbidity predictors. Methods: We enrolled 318 overweight/obese children attending a Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia, aged 2–20 years in this retrospective cross-sectional study from September 2019 to March 2021. All children had nutritional obesity, and their body mass index (BMI) standard deviation score was higher than one standard deviation score above the mean for their age and gender. Clinical adiposity indices including BMI, waist circumference (WC), waist-hip ratio (WHR), and bioimpedance analysis (BIA) of …
Occupational And Environmental Exposures, The Association With Chronic Sinusitis, Feras M. Alkholaiwi, Rahaf R. Almutairi, Danah M. Alrajhi, Basma A. Alturki, Atheer G. Almutairi, Faris H. Binyousef
Occupational And Environmental Exposures, The Association With Chronic Sinusitis, Feras M. Alkholaiwi, Rahaf R. Almutairi, Danah M. Alrajhi, Basma A. Alturki, Atheer G. Almutairi, Faris H. Binyousef
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To find the association between environmental and occupational exposures and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) development. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items Of Systematic Reviews Guidelines were used when a systematic literature review was conducted to find all published cases of CRS by searching PubMed database and Google Scholar. Published articles between 1989 and 2021 that reported chronic and occupational rhinosinusitis were included. However, articles that reported allergic rhinitis or upper airway diseases and non-English articles were excluded from this study. Results: A total of 97 articles were extracted initially, and 15 articles were reviewed after excluding 82 articles that did not …
Association Between Glycemic Control And Shift Working Among Healthcare Workers With Diabetes, Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Five Years’ Experience, Mona A. Albishri, Danah M. Alsubaie, Hassan A. Abugad
Association Between Glycemic Control And Shift Working Among Healthcare Workers With Diabetes, Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Five Years’ Experience, Mona A. Albishri, Danah M. Alsubaie, Hassan A. Abugad
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To delineate the relation between shift work and glycemic control among the healthcare workers (HCWs) with diabetes mellitus (DM) in the hospitals of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs with DM working in 3 hospitals in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, from November 2018 to January 2019. The study participants answered a self-administered questionnaire related to sociodemographic data, work-related questions, diabetes-related questions, the latest hemoglobin A1C test outcome, and self-management activities. The Chi-square and t-test were used to determine the association between the risk factor of glycemic control and shift work. Results: The HCW’s ages ranged …
Causes, Timing, And Modes Of Death In A Tertiary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Five Years’ Experience, Ayman Al-Eyadhy, Mohamad-Hani Temsah, Gamal M. Hasan, Mohammed Almazyad, Ali A. Alhaboob, Majed Alabdulhafid, Fahad Alsohime, Ahmed S. Alzahrani, Abdullah M. Alammari, Faisal S. Abunohaiah, Nawaf F. Alfawzan, Suhail S. Alghamdi
Causes, Timing, And Modes Of Death In A Tertiary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Five Years’ Experience, Ayman Al-Eyadhy, Mohamad-Hani Temsah, Gamal M. Hasan, Mohammed Almazyad, Ali A. Alhaboob, Majed Alabdulhafid, Fahad Alsohime, Ahmed S. Alzahrani, Abdullah M. Alammari, Faisal S. Abunohaiah, Nawaf F. Alfawzan, Suhail S. Alghamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the causes, modes, and timing of death in a tertiary pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Methods: This is a retrospective data analysis of patients older than 48 hours and younger than 15 years who died in the PICU over a 5-year period from January 2012 until December 2016 at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results: There were 101 deaths out of 2295 admissions, representing average crude mortality rate of 4.4%. Sepsis was the most common cause of death in 31 patients (30.7%), followed by lower respiratory tract infections in 19 (18.8%), and cardiac diseases in …
Clinical Practice Guidelines For Liver Transplantation In Saudi Arabia, Faisal A. Abaalkhail, Mohammed A. Shagrani, Wael A. O’Hali, Nasser M. Almasri, Abduljaleel A. Alalwan, Mohammed Y. Alghamdi, Hamad Al-Bahili, Mohammed S. Alqahtani, Saleh I. Alabbad, Waleed K. Al-Hamoudi, Saleh A. Alqahtani
Clinical Practice Guidelines For Liver Transplantation In Saudi Arabia, Faisal A. Abaalkhail, Mohammed A. Shagrani, Wael A. O’Hali, Nasser M. Almasri, Abduljaleel A. Alalwan, Mohammed Y. Alghamdi, Hamad Al-Bahili, Mohammed S. Alqahtani, Saleh I. Alabbad, Waleed K. Al-Hamoudi, Saleh A. Alqahtani
Saudi Medical Journal
The demand for liver transplantation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is associated with the country’s high burden of liver disease. Trends in the epidemiology of liver transplantation indications among recipients in KSA have changed over 20 years. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis has eclipsed the hepatitis C virus in the country due to the effective treatment strategies for HCV. Risk factors for NASH, like type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and hyperlipidemia, are becoming a major concern and a leading indication for liver transplantation in the KSA. There is also a significantly increased prevalence and incidence of genetic adult familial liver diseases …
The Outcome Of Prevention Of Mother-To-Child Transmission Of Hiv Infection At King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Western Region Of Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Study, Elaf H. Ahmed, Mayar A. Shafei, Leena S. Alsubhi, Noora A. Zarban, Bashair A. Al-Zahrani, Mohammed Shaikhomer
The Outcome Of Prevention Of Mother-To-Child Transmission Of Hiv Infection At King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Western Region Of Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Study, Elaf H. Ahmed, Mayar A. Shafei, Leena S. Alsubhi, Noora A. Zarban, Bashair A. Al-Zahrani, Mohammed Shaikhomer
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the effectiveness of HIV guidelines in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). Methods: A retrospective review from January 2009 to December 2018 at the King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The main outcome measures were characteristics of HIV-exposed patients and transmission rate. Results: A total of 18 HIV-positive mothers and their 26 infants were included. The mean age of mothers at delivery was 31.69 years, and 50% were under 30 years old. All mothers received lifelong ART, except one who was not diagnosed until the 27th week of gestation. Among the mothers, 83% complied …
Utility Of Ferritin And Inflammatory Biomarkers In The Diagnosis Of Different Stages Of Breast Cancer, Anila George, Zachariah Bobby, Biswajit Dubashi
Utility Of Ferritin And Inflammatory Biomarkers In The Diagnosis Of Different Stages Of Breast Cancer, Anila George, Zachariah Bobby, Biswajit Dubashi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the utility of ferritin and inflammatory biomarkers in the diagnosis of stages of breast cancer. Methods: The study consisted of 4 groups of 20 women, including the healthy control. The patients of group 1 comprised of stages I and II, group 2: stage III and group 3: stage IV of the disease. High sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and hepcidin were estimated by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and ferritin by chemiluminescence immunoassay. The study was carried out in 2018 at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry-6, India. Results: The breast cancer disease progression correlated negatively …
Physical Inactivity And Its Predictors Among Adolescents In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Comparison Between Cities With And Without A Healthy Cities Program, Ibrahim Alasqah, Ilias Mahmud, Leah East, Nada Alqarawi, Kim Usher
Physical Inactivity And Its Predictors Among Adolescents In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Comparison Between Cities With And Without A Healthy Cities Program, Ibrahim Alasqah, Ilias Mahmud, Leah East, Nada Alqarawi, Kim Usher
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of insufficient physical activity and excessive screen time among adolescents living in cities participating in the Healthy Cities Program (HCP) and cities not running the program in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: We surveyed 1133 adolescents from the Qassim region using systematic random sampling between April and September 2017. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to investigate the predictors of insufficient levels of PA and excessive screen time. Results: The prevalence of <60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity/day was 82.4% and <3 days of vigorous intensity physical activity/week among adolescents was 59%. There was no significant association between living in healthy cities (HCPs) and insufficient levels of physical activity. The odds of excessive screen time were higher in HCPs than in cities not running the program (NHCPs) (OR: 1.49). The odds of insufficient daily PA (OR: 2.19) are higher among girls than boys. Increasing age is positively associated with insufficient weekly PA (OR: 1.19). The prevalence of excessive recreational screen time is 84.6% with higher odds in HCPs than in NHCPs (OR: 1.51). Conclusion: Our findings report a lack of evidence of any impact of the HCP on adolescents’ physical activity behaviors. This outcome warrants a further in-depth evaluation of the process and outcomes of the HCP in Saudi Arabia.
Multivariable Prognostic Model For Dialysis Patients With End Stage Renal Disease: An Observational Cohort Study Of Pakistan By External Validation, Maryam Siddiqa, Alan Charles Kimber, Javid Shabbir
Multivariable Prognostic Model For Dialysis Patients With End Stage Renal Disease: An Observational Cohort Study Of Pakistan By External Validation, Maryam Siddiqa, Alan Charles Kimber, Javid Shabbir
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To develop an externally validated multivariable prognostic model for an underprivileged dialysis population. Methods: This was a multicenter retrospective cohort study of 5 years duration from January 2013 to December 2017. A total of 758 patients (37.5% female; mean±SD age, 44.26±14.77 years) were enrolled for construction of the prognostic model. The data were analyzed using a proportional hazards model to identify predictors of survival. Three risk groups were identified at the 25th and 75th percentiles of the resultant prognostic index. The model was externally validated with another dataset of 622 dialysis patients. Results: The prognostic index included 5 predictor …
Association Between Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Dali City, China, Ping Yan, Bocheng Yu, Min Li, Weidong Zhao
Association Between Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Dali City, China, Ping Yan, Bocheng Yu, Min Li, Weidong Zhao
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate whether gastric Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori ) infection is associated with the progress of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Dali city, China. Methods: One thousand and one hundred eighty-five adults who had visited a health examination center were enrolled. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and H. pylori infection were assessed by abdominal color ultrasound and 13 C-urea breath test, respectively. Serum lipid metabolic indices were compared between NAFLD subjects without and with H. pylori infection. Results: The prevalence rate of NAFLD for the entire study population (n=1185) was 44.6% (n=529), including 167 women and 362 men. Among …
Dynamic Who Dashboard For Island States Highlights Barriers And Progress On Climate Change And Health
Saudi Medical Journal
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Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Parasitic Diseases Among Saudi Children: An Updated Review, Jamila S. Al-Malki
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Parasitic Diseases Among Saudi Children: An Updated Review, Jamila S. Al-Malki
Saudi Medical Journal
Intestinal parasite infection (IPI) is a declining global health problem. However, in certain parts of the world, the misconception that certain diseases are avoided owing to the existence of prevention strategies, medication and the frequency of awareness campaigns remains underestimated. Recent studies in Saudi Arabia have reported high prevalence rates for IPI; however, the prevalence in Saudi Arabia varies from city to city and from age group to age group. Moreover, the most prevalent causative species vary in different areas of Saudi Arabia due to differences in the characteristics of emerging populations. The prevalence of IPI has also been correlated …
Impact Of Helicobacter Pylori On Hematological Parameters Among Saudi Population, Wesam A. Nasif, Hiba S. Alamodi, Abeer A. Alrefai, Atheer A. Alzubedi, Haneen S. Almasoudi, Razan M. Sulaimani, Alaa A. Sulaiman, Aisha A. Alharbi
Impact Of Helicobacter Pylori On Hematological Parameters Among Saudi Population, Wesam A. Nasif, Hiba S. Alamodi, Abeer A. Alrefai, Atheer A. Alzubedi, Haneen S. Almasoudi, Razan M. Sulaimani, Alaa A. Sulaiman, Aisha A. Alharbi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate prevalence and association between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori ). Methods: This cross-sectional study included 79 participants with unexplained IDA. The study was carried out between November 2018 to April 2020 in the College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University in collaboration with Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Complete blood count (CBC), serum iron, and ferritin levels were measured. Anti- H. pylori antibody was detected using anti- H. pylori immunoglobulin G enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: The prevalence of H. pylori infection among IDA patients was 62%. There was a significant difference between …
New Who Benchmarks Help Countries Reduce Salt Intake And Save Lives
New Who Benchmarks Help Countries Reduce Salt Intake And Save Lives
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Prevalence And Reasons Of Increased Type 2 Diabetes In Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Mohammed Z. Aljulifi
Prevalence And Reasons Of Increased Type 2 Diabetes In Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Mohammed Z. Aljulifi
Saudi Medical Journal
Arab Gulf Cooperation Council countries are considered as one of the most regions exhibiting a high prevalence of diabetes including the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and United Arab of Emirates, which have similar population characteristics (for example, religion, language, lifestyle, diet, and income). The frequency rate of diabetes in these countries ranged from 8 to 22% according to the last International Diabetes Federation (IDF) report. Many factors impact the prevalence in this region including obesity, unhealthy lifestyle, increased life expectancy, increased healthcare expenditures, increased the incidence of type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) among children and young …
The Association Between Diabetes Numeracy And Diabetes Self-Management Among Saudi Adults With Insulin-Treated Diabetes, Hiba Y. Alruhaim, Turky H. Almigbal, Joud S. Almutairi, Muhammad H. Mujammami, Turki A. Almogbel, Abdullah A. Alrasheed, Mohammed A. Batais
The Association Between Diabetes Numeracy And Diabetes Self-Management Among Saudi Adults With Insulin-Treated Diabetes, Hiba Y. Alruhaim, Turky H. Almigbal, Joud S. Almutairi, Muhammad H. Mujammami, Turki A. Almogbel, Abdullah A. Alrasheed, Mohammed A. Batais
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the association between diabetes numeracy and diabetes self-management among Saudi adults with insulin-treated diabetes. Methods: From August 2018 to January 2019, a cross-sectional study was conducted in 3 diabetes centers in Riyadh, Buraydah, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Systematic random sampling was used to include 290 Saudi adults with insulin-treated diabetes. The levels of diabetes numeracy and diabetes self-management were measured by using the Diabetes Numeracy Test tool (DNT-15) and Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire tool (DSMQ). Results: The final analysis included 279 completed surveys. The mean total score of DSMQ was 6.47. The total DSMQ score was higher among …
Who Urges Countries To Build A Fairer, Healthier World Post-Covid-19
Who Urges Countries To Build A Fairer, Healthier World Post-Covid-19
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Glutathione And Oxidized Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (Nad+) Redox Status In Plasma And Placental Tissue Of Saudi Patients With Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Feda S. Aljaser, Hazem K. Ghneim, Mashael M. Alshubaily, Manal Abudawood, Faisal Almajed, Sabiha Fatima, Yazeed A. Alsheikh
Glutathione And Oxidized Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (Nad+) Redox Status In Plasma And Placental Tissue Of Saudi Patients With Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Feda S. Aljaser, Hazem K. Ghneim, Mashael M. Alshubaily, Manal Abudawood, Faisal Almajed, Sabiha Fatima, Yazeed A. Alsheikh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the oxidation state and gene expression profiles of relevant enzymes in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) patients in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Current case-control study involved plasma and placental tissue samples from 25 IUGR patients and 25 healthy pregnant (HP) women attending the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between April and November 2017. We compared hydrogen peroxide, superoxide anions, malondialdehyde, and oxidative stress markers levels and the activities of glutathione-related enzymes (glutathione peroxidase [GPx], glutathione reductase [GR], glutathione S-transferase [GST], glutamate cysteine ligase [GCL], glutathione synthetase [GS], reduced glutathione [GSH], oxidized glutathione [GSSG], …
Saudi Experts’ Recommendation For Rsv Prophylaxis In The Era Of Covid-19: Consensus From The Saudi Pediatric Pulmonology Association, Adel S. Alharbi, Mohamed Alzahrani, Abdulrahman N. Alodayani, Mohamed Y. Alhindi, Saleh Alharbi, Abdulrahman Alnemri
Saudi Experts’ Recommendation For Rsv Prophylaxis In The Era Of Covid-19: Consensus From The Saudi Pediatric Pulmonology Association, Adel S. Alharbi, Mohamed Alzahrani, Abdulrahman N. Alodayani, Mohamed Y. Alhindi, Saleh Alharbi, Abdulrahman Alnemri
Saudi Medical Journal
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and viral pneumonia in pediatrics worldwide. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the prevalence of RSV is 23.5% in pediatric patients with acute lower respiratory tract illness. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) poses critical public health and socioeconomic challenges in KSA. The Saudi Pediatric Pulmonology Association (SPPA), a subsidiary of the Saudi Thoracic Society (STS), developed a task force to determine the potential challenges and barriers to the RSV immunoprophylaxis program during the era of COVID-19 and to compose a practical, nationwide, and multidisciplinary approach to address these challenges. Some …
Prediction Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cases From Squamous Cell Hyperplasia In Throat Lesions Using Ct Radiomics Model, Osama A. Khodrog, Fengzhi Cui, Nannan Xu, Qinghe Han, Jianhua Liu, Tingting Gong, Qinghai Yuan
Prediction Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cases From Squamous Cell Hyperplasia In Throat Lesions Using Ct Radiomics Model, Osama A. Khodrog, Fengzhi Cui, Nannan Xu, Qinghe Han, Jianhua Liu, Tingting Gong, Qinghai Yuan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To differentiate squamous cell hyperplasia (SCH) (benign) from squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) malignant) using textural features extracted from CT images and thereby, facilitate the preoperative medical diagnosis and treatment of throat cancers without the need for sample biopsies. Methods: In total, 100 throat cancer patients were selected for this retrospective study. The cases were collected from the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China, from June 2017 to January 2019. The patients were separated into a training and validation cohort consisting of 70 and 30 cases, respectively. The Artificial Intelligence Kit software (A.K. software) was used to extract the …
Radiation Therapy In Head And Neck Cancer, Afnan F. Alfouzan
Radiation Therapy In Head And Neck Cancer, Afnan F. Alfouzan
Saudi Medical Journal
This review summarizes the beginning of radiotherapy, techniques of modern radiation therapy with different types, toxicities induced by radiotherapy and their management. Head and neck radiation therapy is still improving for the better management and control of the cancer and induced radiotherapy toxicities.
Caffeine Modulates Pharmacokinetic And Pharmacodynamic Profiles Of Pioglitazone In Diabetic Rats: Impact On Therapeutics, Ali M. Alshabi, Saad A. Alkahtani, Ibrahim A. Shaikh, Mohammed S. Habeeb
Caffeine Modulates Pharmacokinetic And Pharmacodynamic Profiles Of Pioglitazone In Diabetic Rats: Impact On Therapeutics, Ali M. Alshabi, Saad A. Alkahtani, Ibrahim A. Shaikh, Mohammed S. Habeeb
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the influence of caffeine on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of pioglitazone (PIO) in diabetic rats. Methods: This was a preclinical study conducted in the College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Saudi Arabia, using 5 groups of Wistar rats: normal rats, untreated diabetic rats, diabetic rats + caffeine (20 mg/kg), diabetic rats + PIO (10 mg/kg), and diabetic rats + PIO (10 mg/kg) + caffeine (20 mg/kg). The drugs were administered for 14 days, and fasting plasma glucose concentrations were determined on the first day, and thereafter at weekly intervals. On day 14, rat sacrifice was followed with assay of …
Microbiome: Role And Functionality In Human Nutrition Cycle, Fahad Alhusain
Microbiome: Role And Functionality In Human Nutrition Cycle, Fahad Alhusain
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Microbes are present almost everywhere on this Earth. Humans harbor microbes in various organs, including skin, gut, mouth, and nose. Among these, the gut region has the highest population of microbes. Gut microbiota is directly linked with homeostasis, and a minor change in their numbers predisposes humans to ailments. Notably, the role of the microbial population in the digestive tract directly contributes to body weight. Sometimes, lifestyle changes or antibiotics intake to manage certain infections are associated with disturbance in the gut microflora. Several scientific studies allude to the obesity linkage with disturbed intestinal microflora. This review mainly focuses …
Sociodemographic And Clinical Predictors Of Refractory Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Findings From A Case-Control Study, Turki J. Alharbi, Ayla M. Tourkmani, Abdulaziz Bin Rsheed, Yasser K. Alotaibi
Sociodemographic And Clinical Predictors Of Refractory Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Findings From A Case-Control Study, Turki J. Alharbi, Ayla M. Tourkmani, Abdulaziz Bin Rsheed, Yasser K. Alotaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the sociodemographic and clinical predictors of uncontrolled diabetic patients, to identify high-risk and people with impaired glycemic control, to establish more effective strategies for reducing morbidity and mortality. Methods: This case-control study of 8209 enrolled patients were included from the diabetes registry by Chronic Illness Center (CIC), Family and Community Medicin, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh Saudi Arabia between February 2019 and February 2020. Cases are defined as patients with type II refractory diabetes having persistent HbA1c >9, not reach adequate glycemic control despite intensified therapy under specialist care (CIC) for at least 6 months. Controls …
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy In Children: A Single Center Experience In Saudi Arabia, Faisal A. Alhaffaf, Awad S. Alqahtani, Abdulrahman A. Alrobyan, Sarah N. Alqubaisi, Bashar A. Ahmad, Mohammad R. Almutairi, Sami A. Wali, Hamoud A. Alhebbi
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy In Children: A Single Center Experience In Saudi Arabia, Faisal A. Alhaffaf, Awad S. Alqahtani, Abdulrahman A. Alrobyan, Sarah N. Alqubaisi, Bashar A. Ahmad, Mohammad R. Almutairi, Sami A. Wali, Hamoud A. Alhebbi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the demographic data and complications in children who had undergone percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) over 9 years period. Methods: The demographic data, complications, length of hospital admission related to PEG insertion and follow-up findings of 39 patients who had undergone percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy using the standard pull-through technique between 2011 and 2020 were examined. The study took place at the Gastroenterology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Results: The most common indications of feeding with a gastrostomy tube include neurological diseases (n=30, 76.9%), followed by metabolic disorders (n=3, 7.69%), chronic diarrhea …
Utilizing Diabetes Registry For Exploring Sociodemographic And Clinical Characteristics Of Type Ii Diabetic Patients In Saudi Arabia, Ayla M. Tourkmani, Turki J. Alharbi, Abdulaziz Bin Rsheed, Yasser K. Alotaibi
Utilizing Diabetes Registry For Exploring Sociodemographic And Clinical Characteristics Of Type Ii Diabetic Patients In Saudi Arabia, Ayla M. Tourkmani, Turki J. Alharbi, Abdulaziz Bin Rsheed, Yasser K. Alotaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics as the process and outcomes of diabetic individuals. Methods: Hospital Saudi registry at Prince Sultan Military Medical city, Chronic Illness Clinics (Family and Community Medicine), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia database was started in February 2019 and data were collected until February 2020. The data were collected by trained diabetes nurse specialists. The registry includes all patients with type II diabetes mellitus (DM) and excluded patients with type I DM. Results: A total of 8,209 patients were enrolled in the registry with a higher proportion of females than males. The mean age was 59.3 …