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Diabetic Foot And Peripheral Arterial Disease: Single Centre Experience, Abdulmajeed Altoijry, Hesham Alghofili, Shahad N. Alanazi, Dania A. Alhindawi, Norah S. Alakeel, Bedoor S. Julaidan, Musaad Alhamzah, Talal Altuwaijri
Diabetic Foot And Peripheral Arterial Disease: Single Centre Experience, Abdulmajeed Altoijry, Hesham Alghofili, Shahad N. Alanazi, Dania A. Alhindawi, Norah S. Alakeel, Bedoor S. Julaidan, Musaad Alhamzah, Talal Altuwaijri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of vasculopathic diabetic foot and the associated factors in a Saudi tertiary center. Methods: This retrospective chart review included adult patients (≥18 years) diagnosed with diabetic foot between May 2015 and July 2019 in King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based on clinical presentation and laboratory results, the patients were categorized into 2 groups namely, “vascular induced diabetic foot group” and “non-vascular induced diabetic foot group”. Results: A total of 404 diabetic patients were enrolled in the study. The mean age of the patients was 62.03±12.30 years; 61.9% were males. Most …
The Effect Of Smoking On Cognition As Measured By Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (Catnab) And Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Plasma Levels, Mona H. Alsheikh, Rabia Latif, Sadaf Mumtaz
The Effect Of Smoking On Cognition As Measured By Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (Catnab) And Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Plasma Levels, Mona H. Alsheikh, Rabia Latif, Sadaf Mumtaz
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To establish an association between cigarette smoking, cognition, and plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in healthy young adults. Methods: This was an ex post facto analytic cross-sectional study conducted between March and November 2018. Participants were 73 healthy males (31 smokers and 42 non-smokers), 17-33 years old. The cognitive function of the participants was assessed through the Cambridge neuropsychological test automated battery (CANTAB). Blood samples were taken to measure the plasma levels of BDNF and the results were compared to identify the association between smoking related variables and cognitive test scores and plasma BDNF levels. A p -value …
The Impact Of An Education-Based Intervention Program (Ebip) On Dyspnea And Chronic Self-Care Management Among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study, Ayşe Çevirme, Gönül Gökçay
The Impact Of An Education-Based Intervention Program (Ebip) On Dyspnea And Chronic Self-Care Management Among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study, Ayşe Çevirme, Gönül Gökçay
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of dyspnea and chronic self-care management outcomes of an Education-Based Intervention Program (EBIP) compared to routine care. Methods: The population of the study consisted of self-care management scale of 61 patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stage 2 and within one month after discharge. A total of 51 conforming patients were divided into experimental and control groups for a single-blind randomized trial. Data were collected using an introductory information form, the baseline dyspnea index (BDI), pulmonary function test (PFT), the self-care management process in chronic illness (SCMP-G) scale and body mass index (BMI). …
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Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Assessing The Cognitive Status Of Older Adults Attending Primary Healthcare Centers In Saudi Arabia Using The Mini-Mental State Examination, Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Adel A. Alhamdan, Saad M. Bindawas, Maysoon M. Al-Amoud, Saada M. Al-Orf, Philip C. Calder
Assessing The Cognitive Status Of Older Adults Attending Primary Healthcare Centers In Saudi Arabia Using The Mini-Mental State Examination, Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Adel A. Alhamdan, Saad M. Bindawas, Maysoon M. Al-Amoud, Saada M. Al-Orf, Philip C. Calder
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the cognitive status of older adults in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, multistage, stratified study of older individuals (≥60 years of age) attending primary healthcare centres in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between January 2015 and April 2017. We collected data using a structured questionnaire, which incorporated questions regarding demographic and anthropometric variables, the Arabic version of Mini-Mental State Examination, the Mini-Nutritional Assessment tool, and the Modified Katz Index of Independence in activities of daily living. Results: Of the 1299 participants, 914 (70.4%) were male, with a mean age of 66.2 ± 5.9 years. Approximately 79.1% of …
Comment On: The Current Practice Of Using Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors And Angiotensin Ii Receptor Blockers In Diabetic Hypertensive And Non-Hypertensive Patients. Is There A Room For Vitamin D?, Ali S. Jawad
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Long-Stay Patients In Pediatric Intensive Care Units: Five-Years, 2-Points, Cross-Sectional Study, Mohamad-Hani A. Temsah, Ayman A. Al-Eyadhy, Fahad M. Al-Sohime, Marwah M. Hassounah, Mohammed A. Almazyad, Gamal M. Hasan, Amr A. Jamal, Ali A. Alhaboob, Majed A. Alabdulhafid, Noura A. Abouammoh, Khalid A. Alhasan, Abdullah A. Alwohaibi, Abdullah T. Alturki
Long-Stay Patients In Pediatric Intensive Care Units: Five-Years, 2-Points, Cross-Sectional Study, Mohamad-Hani A. Temsah, Ayman A. Al-Eyadhy, Fahad M. Al-Sohime, Marwah M. Hassounah, Mohammed A. Almazyad, Gamal M. Hasan, Amr A. Jamal, Ali A. Alhaboob, Majed A. Alabdulhafid, Noura A. Abouammoh, Khalid A. Alhasan, Abdullah A. Alwohaibi, Abdullah T. Alturki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the changing patterns of long-stay patients (LSP) to improve the utilization of pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) resources. Methods: This is a 2-points cross-sectional study (5 years apart; 2014-2019) conducted among PICUs and SCICUs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Children who have stayed in PICU for more than 21 days were included. Results: Out of the 11 units approached, 10 (90%) agreed to participate. The prevalence of LSP in all these hospitals decreased from 32% (48/150) in 2014 to 23.4% (35/149) in 2019. The length of stay ranged from 22 days to 13.5 years. The majority of LSP …
Impact Of Covid-19 On People's Liv Elihoods, Their Health And Our Food Systems
Impact Of Covid-19 On People's Liv Elihoods, Their Health And Our Food Systems
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Risk Factors For Transposition Of The Great Arteries In Saudi Population, Abdulrahman Alfarhan, Meshari Alquayt, Mohammed Alshalhoub, Muhannad A. Alnahdi, Emad Masuadi, Fahad Alhabshan
Risk Factors For Transposition Of The Great Arteries In Saudi Population, Abdulrahman Alfarhan, Meshari Alquayt, Mohammed Alshalhoub, Muhannad A. Alnahdi, Emad Masuadi, Fahad Alhabshan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess potential risk factors and their effect on the development of transposition of the great arteries (TGA). Methods: A retrospective case-control study of all patients diagnosed with TGA between 1999 to 2016 at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Age and gender-matched controls were selected. Risk factors, including consanguinity, gestational diabetes, family history of congenital heart disease, parental age, and maternal parity, were collected. Regression modeling was used to analyze the effects of risk factors on the development of TGA. Results: A total of 206 patients with transposition of the great arteries were enrolled in the study. …
Efficacy Of Gluten- And Casein-Free Diets On Autism Spectrum Disorders In Children, Eman S. Alamri
Efficacy Of Gluten- And Casein-Free Diets On Autism Spectrum Disorders In Children, Eman S. Alamri
Saudi Medical Journal
Food containing gluten and casein could play a role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) symptoms. The present review aimed to update the evidence about the role of the gluten- and casein-free diet (GCFD) on the management of ASD. Web of Science, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and PubMed databases were used to search for randomized controlled trials (RCT) conducted between January 2000 and February 2020. In total, 9 RCT were included (521 participants) with age range between 2 to 18 years. Four of these studies did not show a significant improvement regarding the symptoms of ASD. The rest of these studies …
Clinical Significance Of Saussurea Costus In Thyroid Treatment, Muhammad Mujammami
Clinical Significance Of Saussurea Costus In Thyroid Treatment, Muhammad Mujammami
Saudi Medical Journal
Saussurea costus (S. costus) belongs to family of Asteraceae and is one of the therapeutic plants extensively used as a traditional medicine in Saudi Arabia. Constituents of this plant have the potential to be developed as bioactive molecules. Among Arabs, the prevalence of thyroid disorders ranges from 6.18 % to 47.34% and hypothyroidism has been reported to be the most prevalent. Although there is no natural treatment that can directly replace thyroid hormones, their role as an alternate treatment or as an add-on to available thyroid treatment has been explored. Flavanoids and antioxidant properties of S. costus may be an …
Prevalence Of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis With The Use Of Oral Contraceptive Pills During The Holy Month Of Ramadan, Mohammed Alsheef, Mastourah Alotaibi, Areej Alshamrani, Aroub Alhamidi, Noor Alanazi, Sarah Alhathlool, Ohoud Alarfaj, Mohammed Alhazzaa, Ghaydaa Kullab, Amany Alboghdadly, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Prevalence Of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis With The Use Of Oral Contraceptive Pills During The Holy Month Of Ramadan, Mohammed Alsheef, Mastourah Alotaibi, Areej Alshamrani, Aroub Alhamidi, Noor Alanazi, Sarah Alhathlool, Ohoud Alarfaj, Mohammed Alhazzaa, Ghaydaa Kullab, Amany Alboghdadly, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the epidemiologic profile of cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT) among fasting women using oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) during the holy month of Ramadan. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on all patients diagnosed with CVT and using OCPs from records at a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during 2016-2017. The study participants were categorized into 2 groups (an intermittently fasting group during the holy month of Ramadan and a non-fasting group). Results: Out of 108 female patients with CVT, 36.1% were secondary to OCP, of whom 41% participants were fasting. The most affected site was the …
Phosphate Binders Usage, Patients Knowledge, And Adherence: A Cross-Sectional Study In 4 Centers At Qassim, Saudi Arabia, Alanoud M. Aleidi, Nouf J. Alayed, Htoon M. Alduraibi, Najd S. Alqassimi, Amal A. Ismail
Phosphate Binders Usage, Patients Knowledge, And Adherence: A Cross-Sectional Study In 4 Centers At Qassim, Saudi Arabia, Alanoud M. Aleidi, Nouf J. Alayed, Htoon M. Alduraibi, Najd S. Alqassimi, Amal A. Ismail
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess phosphate binders’ usage, knowledge regarding their utilization, and adherence among hemodialysis patients in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study conducted at 4 dialysis centers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia with inclusion of 237 patients’ undergoing hemodialysis between November 2018 to January 2019. The study involved interviewing the patients, reviewing their medical records for biomarkers used to assess kidney function, and assessing the patients’ knowledge-based regarding dietary phosphate control, as well as adherence to phosphate binders’ usage. Results: Out of 237 included patients, male to female ratio was 54:46. The prevalence of prescribing non-calcium phosphate binders was …
Surgical Site Infections In A Tertiary Hospital Over 10 Years: The Effect Of Hospital Accreditation Strategy Implementation, Lateefah T. Alshammari, Sarah A. Alkatheer, Maymona B. Alshoaibi, Aqdas A. Alomran, Sharifah N. Almulhim, Reem Y. Aljindan, Yasser M. Aljehani, Khaled R. Alkharsah
Surgical Site Infections In A Tertiary Hospital Over 10 Years: The Effect Of Hospital Accreditation Strategy Implementation, Lateefah T. Alshammari, Sarah A. Alkatheer, Maymona B. Alshoaibi, Aqdas A. Alomran, Sharifah N. Almulhim, Reem Y. Aljindan, Yasser M. Aljehani, Khaled R. Alkharsah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs), the type, and the frequency of the commonly-associated microorganisms. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia between December 2018 and June 2019 comprising data from August 2008 to August 2018 from patients with culture-confirmed surgical site infection at a tertiary hospital. Results: Out of 2716 wound infection cases during the study period, a total of 289 patients were diagnosed with SSI. The rate of SSI in the tertiary hospital decreased from 20 per 1000 operations in 2009 to 3.5 per …
Outcomes Of Covid-19 In The Eastern Mediterranean Region In The First 4 Months Of The Pandemic, Ahmed S. Bahammam, Khalid M. Bindayna, Ronni M. Joji, Haitham Jahrami, Nicola L. Bragazzi
Outcomes Of Covid-19 In The Eastern Mediterranean Region In The First 4 Months Of The Pandemic, Ahmed S. Bahammam, Khalid M. Bindayna, Ronni M. Joji, Haitham Jahrami, Nicola L. Bragazzi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To summarize the outcomes of the coronavirus disease 2019 infections in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) in the first 4 months of the pandemic. Methods: A meta-analysis approach was used in this context. We used the aggregate data from the World Health Organization Regional Office for the EMRO (until 26 May 2020) to generate this report. Results: An analysis of official data from all 22 countries and territories in the Middle East, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and Central Asia K=22 (a total of 438,717 cases) was performed. The total number of cases, recovered cases were 438,717,228,986, and …
Diagnosis And Management Of Childhood Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Clinical Approach, Abdullah Al-Shamrani, Adel S. Alharbi
Diagnosis And Management Of Childhood Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Clinical Approach, Abdullah Al-Shamrani, Adel S. Alharbi
Saudi Medical Journal
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) includes disorders of breathing that affect airway patency, which impair children’s sleep and lead to negative consequences. Obstructive sleep apnea, hypoventilation and upper airway resistance syndrome are common causes of morbidity and mortality in childhood. These clinical practice guidelines, intended for use by pediatricians and primary care clinicians, provide a clear recommendation for the diagnosis and management of sleep-disordered breathing, focusing on the most serious disorder, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). These clinical guidelines formulate clear recommendations to identify patients with suspected OSAS. Further, the manuscript will highlight the potential consequences of SBD in children, and how …
Time Of Appearance Of Ossification Centers In Carpal Bones: A Radiological Retrospective Study On Saudi Children, Khulood M. Al-Khater, Tarek M. Hegazi, Hanadi F. Al-Thani, Haider T. Al-Muhanna, Bayader W. Al-Hamad, Salwa M. Alhuraysi, Walaa A. Alsfyani, Fadk W. Alessa, Areeg O. Al-Qwairi, Asma O. Al-Qwairi, Sujatha B. Bayer, Faiza B. Siddiqui
Time Of Appearance Of Ossification Centers In Carpal Bones: A Radiological Retrospective Study On Saudi Children, Khulood M. Al-Khater, Tarek M. Hegazi, Hanadi F. Al-Thani, Haider T. Al-Muhanna, Bayader W. Al-Hamad, Salwa M. Alhuraysi, Walaa A. Alsfyani, Fadk W. Alessa, Areeg O. Al-Qwairi, Asma O. Al-Qwairi, Sujatha B. Bayer, Faiza B. Siddiqui
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To find reference data for the time of appearance of ossification centers in carpal bones and the lower ends of the radius and ulna in the Saudi population. In addition, to check the sequence of appearance of carpal bones and the relation of this sequence to the appearance of distal epiphyses of the radius and ulna. Methods: A retrospective radiological study was carried out between 2012 to 2020 at King Fahad Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. A sample of 279 hand/wrist plain radiographs of Saudi children was analyzed. Results: The first bones at the wrist region to …
The Association Between Plasma Homocysteine Level And Metabolic Syndrome: A Record-Based Study Of Saudi Patients Attending King Abdulaziz Medical City In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abdulkarim Saeed, Mujahid Al Shehri, Abdulghani Al Saleb, Fatmah Othman, Mohammed Al Hazmi, Faris Al Amri, Mazen Ferwana, Maha Al Turki
The Association Between Plasma Homocysteine Level And Metabolic Syndrome: A Record-Based Study Of Saudi Patients Attending King Abdulaziz Medical City In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abdulkarim Saeed, Mujahid Al Shehri, Abdulghani Al Saleb, Fatmah Othman, Mohammed Al Hazmi, Faris Al Amri, Mazen Ferwana, Maha Al Turki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the association between plasma homocysteine (Hcy) status and metabolic syndrome (MS) among Saudi patients attending King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A record-based cross-sectional study of 446 patients was carried out. All consecutive plasma Hcy levels from 2015 to 2018 were extracted. International Diabetes Federation criteria for MS were used to classify the patients. A multivariate regression model was developed to examine the associations between plasma Hcy and MS. Results: The mean plasma Hcy level was 10.52 µmol/L, and 40% of the patients exhibited elevated Hcy status. Male patients had significantly elevated Hcy levels …
Saudi Society Of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Guidance On Pregnancy And Coronavirus Disease 2019, Yaser A. Faden, Nadia A. Alghilan, Samiha H. Alawami, Eman S. Alsulmi, Hythem A. Alsum, Yasir A. Katib, Yasser S. Sabr, Fadwah H. Tahir, Nabeel S. Bondagji
Saudi Society Of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Guidance On Pregnancy And Coronavirus Disease 2019, Yaser A. Faden, Nadia A. Alghilan, Samiha H. Alawami, Eman S. Alsulmi, Hythem A. Alsum, Yasir A. Katib, Yasser S. Sabr, Fadwah H. Tahir, Nabeel S. Bondagji
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Endoscopic Dilatation As A New Technique In Managing Pediatric Duodenal Hematoma, Fahad M. Alharbi, Khalel H. Hamamesh, Sarah N. Algubaisi
Endoscopic Dilatation As A New Technique In Managing Pediatric Duodenal Hematoma, Fahad M. Alharbi, Khalel H. Hamamesh, Sarah N. Algubaisi
Saudi Medical Journal
A duodenal hematoma secondary to blunt -abdominal trauma is a relatively rare condition and is usually managed conservatively. We report a case of a post-traumatic duodenal hematoma after a road traffic accident in a 10-year-old boy, who presented with progressive vomiting 3 weeks after the accident. The case was managed using serial esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with dilatation. Controlled radial expansion (CRE) balloon dilatation was performed 4 times over a period of 11 weeks. The patient recovered uneventfully and remained asymptomatic at the 3-month follow-up after the last endoscopic dilatation. This case highlights the applicability of EGD with CRE balloon dilatation as …
Complications Of Esophageal Strictures Dilatation In Children: A Tertiary-Center Experience, Osama Bawazir, Mohammed O. Almaimani
Complications Of Esophageal Strictures Dilatation In Children: A Tertiary-Center Experience, Osama Bawazir, Mohammed O. Almaimani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To report the results of endoscopic dilatation of esophageal strictures in children, its complications, and their management. The outcomes of esophageal dilatation differ according to the underlying etiology. Methods: The study included 46 patients who underwent esophageal dilatation between 2014-2019. All patients underwent a contrast study of the esophagus before endoscopic dilation to determine the location, number, and length of the narrowing. In addition, the type of dilators (balloon versus semi-rigid dilators), the number of dilatation sessions, the interval between them, and the duration of follow-up were also documented. The median age was 2.47 years, and 26 patients were …
Foreign Bodies In Otorhinolaryngology: Management And Outcome, Ali S. Al-Qahtani, Abdelaziz Qobty, Abdullah Al-Shahrani, Ali K. Alshehri
Foreign Bodies In Otorhinolaryngology: Management And Outcome, Ali S. Al-Qahtani, Abdelaziz Qobty, Abdullah Al-Shahrani, Ali K. Alshehri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the data of patients with otorhinolaryngological foreign bodies and to evaluate the management and outcomes of foreign bodies to prevent complications. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted over 8 years at Aseer Central Hospital to examine all admitted cases with foreign bodies in the ear, nose, throat, esophagus and bronchus during the period from January 2011 to January 2019. Patient demographic data, type of foreign body, and most common site were analyzed. Results: A total of 184 patients were admitted, including 72 (39.1%) males and 112 (60.9%) females. The age range was from one year old to …
Evaluation Of Early Biomarkers Of Renal Dysfunction In Diabetic Patients, Shrouq F. Al-Hazmi, Aliaa A. Alamoudi, Basmah M. Eldakhakhny, Sarah K. Binmahfooz, Amani M. Alhozali
Evaluation Of Early Biomarkers Of Renal Dysfunction In Diabetic Patients, Shrouq F. Al-Hazmi, Aliaa A. Alamoudi, Basmah M. Eldakhakhny, Sarah K. Binmahfooz, Amani M. Alhozali
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate 2 renal tubular enzymes; urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL), and urinary N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (uNAG), and serum Cystatin C as candidate biomarkers for early diagnosis of early stage of diabetic nephropathy (DB) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during the period between May 2017 and May 2018 and was conducted on 86 patients with T2DM. Patients were classified according to their albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) into 3 groups; a normal albuminuria group with ACR <30 mg/g creatinine, a moderately increased albuminuria group with ACR: 30-299 mg/g creatinine, and a severely increased albuminuria group with ACR ≥300 mg/g. Healthy adults were recruited as a control group. Urine uNGAL, uNAG, and serum Cystatin C were measured in all patients. Results: Compared with healthy control, diabetic patients with normal albuminuria excreted significantly higher levels of uNGAL ( p <0.001). In addition, significantly elevated uNGAL, uNAG and cystatin C levels were observed in moderately increased albuminuria and severely increased albuminuria groups when compared to the control and normoalbuminuric groups ( p <0.001). urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, urinary N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase and Cystatin C showed a positive correlation with fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, duration of diabetes, urea, creatinine, and ACR. Conclusion: Our results indicated that uNGAL could be a sensitive biomarker for early renal dysfunction in diabetic patients while uNAG and serum Cystatin C might have prognostic value.
Quantitative Ultrasound Screening Of Bone Mineral Density On Children With Short Stature, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha, Yousef O. Kabli, Melissa G. Albeiruty, Hadeer E. Daftardar, Sulaf Z. Alkhattabi, Wafa M. Badauod, Wejdan A. Bamusa
Quantitative Ultrasound Screening Of Bone Mineral Density On Children With Short Stature, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha, Yousef O. Kabli, Melissa G. Albeiruty, Hadeer E. Daftardar, Sulaf Z. Alkhattabi, Wafa M. Badauod, Wejdan A. Bamusa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess bone mineral density (BMD) of children with short stature using quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and compare it to children with normal height. Methods: We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional controlled study between May 2018 and February 2019 at various pediatric clinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In total, 219 children were included: 100 had short stature, and 119 were of normal height. Data were collected from one-on-one interviews, and BMD was measured using quantitative ultrasound. Results: Children with short stature had significantly lower BMD z-scores than children with normal height ( p <0.05). The use of vitamin D supplements was related to higher BMD z-scores in children with short stature (p<0.05). A significant association was found between higher BMD z-scores, and both age ( p =0.05) and height ( p =0.02). Through a further division of children with short stature into those with and those without growth hormone deficiencies, we show that growth hormone deficiency was positively associated with lower BMD z-scores; however, the p -value was 0.06. Conclusions: Compared with children of normal height, those with short stature had lower BMD. Height, vitamin D supplementation, and age were all significantly correlated with higher BMD, while growth hormone deficiency was correlated with lower BMD.
Rates Of Cerebrospinal Fluid Infection And The Causative Organisms Following Shunt Procedures In Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study Based On Radiological Findings, Abdulaziz M. Al-Sharydah, Sari S. Al-Suhibani, Abdulrazaq A. Alojan, Tareq H. Al-Taei, Iba I. Alfawaz, Lateefah T. Alshammari, Saeed A. Al-Jubran, Ahmed S. Ammar
Rates Of Cerebrospinal Fluid Infection And The Causative Organisms Following Shunt Procedures In Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study Based On Radiological Findings, Abdulaziz M. Al-Sharydah, Sari S. Al-Suhibani, Abdulrazaq A. Alojan, Tareq H. Al-Taei, Iba I. Alfawaz, Lateefah T. Alshammari, Saeed A. Al-Jubran, Ahmed S. Ammar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the incidence of infection following various cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt procedures among patients with hydrocephalus and related conditions, based on the age of the patient, and to determine the types of pathogens responsible for shunt infections. Methods: This retrospective single center study reviewed the records of patients with culture-confirmed CSF shunt infection diagnosed between January 2012 and December 2017. Cases without central nervous system imaging investigations were excluded. Results: The incidence rate of shunt-related infections was 32.2%. Among the 189 patients whose records were included, Staphylococcus epidermidis (47.5%) and Acinetobacter baumannii (18%) were the most common causative …
Parental Neglect Of Feeding In Obese Individuals: A Review Of Scientific Evidence And Its Application Among Saudi Population, Mosa A. Shubayr, Khurshid A. Mattoo
Parental Neglect Of Feeding In Obese Individuals: A Review Of Scientific Evidence And Its Application Among Saudi Population, Mosa A. Shubayr, Khurshid A. Mattoo
Saudi Medical Journal
Human beings encountered malnutrition during the twentieth century and obesity in the very next century. This is how the future will look when the present becomes a slice of history. Obesity is threatening the healthy being of many youngsters throughout the world. Environmental influences have indicated to effect even genetically safe subjects among which parental neglect seems to be most alarming. Two extensively and globally investigated variables, the feeding style and the physical activity, provide some hope in its prevention. Despite the high rise of obesity prevalence in Saudi Arabia, there is scant research on these topics. The purpose of …
Assessment Of Death Risk Of Breast Cancer Patients With Joint Frailty Models, Ozge Pasin, Ahmet Dirican, Handan Ankarali, Rian Disci, Hasan Karanlik
Assessment Of Death Risk Of Breast Cancer Patients With Joint Frailty Models, Ozge Pasin, Ahmet Dirican, Handan Ankarali, Rian Disci, Hasan Karanlik
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the effects of risk factors on recurrence and death in breast cancer patients, taking into account the dependence between recurrence and death as well as the heterogeneity among individuals. The other aim of this study was to make predictions of death risks with a dynamic model that includes patient’s history and different horizons. Methods: The data of 465 patients who had undergone surgery at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute, Istanbul, Turkey, between 2009 and 2016 were used. For data analysis in this retrospective study, the authors applied the joint frailty model, and the predictions were obtained using …
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 …
Publications Pattern Of Dermatology Research In Saudi Arabia, Fahad M. Alsaif, Sarah F. Alsukait, Alaa B. Alsaad, Nuha A. Alfurayh, Rama A. Alhallaf, Sara A. Alhaddab, Hend M. Alotaibi
Publications Pattern Of Dermatology Research In Saudi Arabia, Fahad M. Alsaif, Sarah F. Alsukait, Alaa B. Alsaad, Nuha A. Alfurayh, Rama A. Alhallaf, Sara A. Alhaddab, Hend M. Alotaibi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the quantity and characteristics of Saudi Arabia’s (SA’s) dermatology research publications throughout the years. Methods: A literature search was conducted between October 2018 and July 2019 in the Dermatology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. PubMed was used as a search engine, to retrieve dermatology-related publications in SA - from the date of the first article publication in 1982 to December 31, 2018. Results: Five hundred publications were included. Two-thirds of them were written between 2010 and 2018. Approximately 50% were from the central region and only 3% were multiregional studies. Funding support …
A Combination Of The Preoperative Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte And Lymphocyte-To-Monocyte Ratios As A Useful Predictor Of Survival Outcomes Following The Transarterial Chemoembolization Of Huge Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Juanfang Liu, Wenguang Zhang, Rongfang Niu, Yahua Li, Xueliang Zhou, Xinwei Han
A Combination Of The Preoperative Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte And Lymphocyte-To-Monocyte Ratios As A Useful Predictor Of Survival Outcomes Following The Transarterial Chemoembolization Of Huge Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Juanfang Liu, Wenguang Zhang, Rongfang Niu, Yahua Li, Xueliang Zhou, Xinwei Han
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) plus the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) to predict survival outcomes in huge hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). Methods: There were 180 huge HCC patients undergoing TACE between 2011 and 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients who has an increased NLR (>3.94) and a decreased LMR (≤2.20) were assessed score 2 according to receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, and patients who were assigned with 1, with one of these characteristic or 0 with neither of these characteristics. We used univariate and multivariate analyses for evaluations of the predicative NLR, …