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New Cochrane Review Assesses Evidence On Different Ways To Reduce Consumption Of Sugary Drinks
New Cochrane Review Assesses Evidence On Different Ways To Reduce Consumption Of Sugary Drinks
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Awareness Of Spina Bifida Among Family Of Affected Child. A Cross Sectional Questionnaire, Sharifah A. Othman, Abdulrazaq Alojan, Mohammed Alshammari, Ahmed Ammar
Awareness Of Spina Bifida Among Family Of Affected Child. A Cross Sectional Questionnaire, Sharifah A. Othman, Abdulrazaq Alojan, Mohammed Alshammari, Ahmed Ammar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the awareness of spina bifida (SB), risk factors and possible preventive measures among mothers who had been following in our clinic with a spina bifida affected child. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study with 38 mothers of SB patients who are following at SB and hydrocephalus clinic at King Fahad University Hospital, Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Results: Thirty-eight mother were included in this questionnaire. Most of the participants were Saudi (94.7%). Ten out of 38 women (26.3%) had used medications during pregnancy (pain medications and herbal drugs), 4 out of 38 (10.5%) had been exposed to imaging …
Position Statement On The Diagnosis And Management Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Khalid A. Alswat, Hind I. Fallatah, Bandar Al-Judaibi, Hussien A, Elsiesy, Waleed K. Al-Hamoudi, Adel N. Qutub, Naif Alturaify, Abdullah Al-Osaimi
Position Statement On The Diagnosis And Management Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Khalid A. Alswat, Hind I. Fallatah, Bandar Al-Judaibi, Hussien A, Elsiesy, Waleed K. Al-Hamoudi, Adel N. Qutub, Naif Alturaify, Abdullah Al-Osaimi
Saudi Medical Journal
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major national and international health burden. It is one of the most common liver diseases worldwide and the most common cause of abnormal liver enzymes in many developed countries. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is also known as an important cause of cryptogenic cirrhosis and second leading cause for liver transplantation. It is commonly associated with metabolic syndrome. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the progressive phenotype of NAFLD. In spite of promising performance of non-invasive tools, liver biopsy remains the gold standard test for NASH diagnosis. Over decades, many drugs have been investigated in phase …
Prevalence Of Sarcopenia And Related Factors In Community-Dwelling Elderly Individuals, Hatice Simsek, Reci Meseri, Sevnaz Sahin, Asli Kilavuz, Derya H. Bicakli, Mehmet Uyar, Sumru Savas, Fulden Sarac, Fehmi Akcicek
Prevalence Of Sarcopenia And Related Factors In Community-Dwelling Elderly Individuals, Hatice Simsek, Reci Meseri, Sevnaz Sahin, Asli Kilavuz, Derya H. Bicakli, Mehmet Uyar, Sumru Savas, Fulden Sarac, Fehmi Akcicek
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and related factors in individuals aged ≥65 years living in the Bornova district of Izmir, Turkey. Sarcopenia is one of the most serious health problems among elderly individuals. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Bornova district of Izmir, Turkey, between February-July 2015. This study participants were comprised of 909 individuals aged ≥65 years. The dependent variable was the presence of sarcopenia and the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) approach was used for determining sarcopenia. The independent variables were socio-demographic and economic characteristics, healthy life behaviors and health …
Determinants Of Bone Mineral Density Through Quantitative Ultrasound Screening Of Healthy Children Visiting Ambulatory Paediatric Clinics, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha, Yousof O. Kabli, Melissa G. Albeiruty, Asmaa A. Milyani
Determinants Of Bone Mineral Density Through Quantitative Ultrasound Screening Of Healthy Children Visiting Ambulatory Paediatric Clinics, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha, Yousof O. Kabli, Melissa G. Albeiruty, Asmaa A. Milyani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the determinants of bone mineral density through screening healthy children using a non-invasive quantitative ultrasound measurement device. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at King AbdulAziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. between May 2018 and January 2019 through interviewing, examining, and screening healthy children visiting general paediatric. Total sample size encompassed 450 children. The inclusion criteria were healthy children between the ages of 2 and 20 years. Exclusion criteria were previous pathological fractures, chronic medical diseases, or long-term medications. Data entry and analysis was conducted using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24 (IBM …
Effect Of Wet Cupping On Reducing Bone Pain For Patients In King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia.: A Retrospective Study, Lamya A. Baharith, Samiha A. Mourad, Hanan M. Alghamdi
Effect Of Wet Cupping On Reducing Bone Pain For Patients In King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia.: A Retrospective Study, Lamya A. Baharith, Samiha A. Mourad, Hanan M. Alghamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of wet cupping as alternative treatment on reducing bone pain and built a model that predicts the level of improvement for patients who suffer from bone pain. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on 289 patients referred from specialty clinics to Prophetic Medicine Clinics (PMC) between September 2013 and August 2015. The effectiveness of cupping is assessed on patients with bone pain who were redirected to PMC, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. An artificial neural network (ANN) method was used to propose a model that predicts levels of improvement for patients suffering from …
The Histopathological Pattern Of Benign And Non-Neoplastic Skin Diseases At King Fahad Hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Abdulkader M. Albasri, Irfan A. Ansari
The Histopathological Pattern Of Benign And Non-Neoplastic Skin Diseases At King Fahad Hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Abdulkader M. Albasri, Irfan A. Ansari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To characterize and compare the histopathological pattern of benign skin diseases in patients from Madinah region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Department of Pathology, King Fahad Hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and contained cases of benign skin diseases for 11 years (from January 2006 to December 2017). The findings were tabulated in Microsoft Excel sheet and classified based on histopathological diagnosis. Results: Of 1,125 skin tissues reviewed, 579 (51.5%) specimens were from male patients and 546 (48.5%) specimens were from females giving a male: female ratio of 1.1:1. The ages ranged from 1 to …
Does Weight Loss Affect The Parameters That Are Metabolically Related To Cardiovascular Diseases?, Ozlem Persil-Ozkan, Ece Yigit, Zerrin Yigit
Does Weight Loss Affect The Parameters That Are Metabolically Related To Cardiovascular Diseases?, Ozlem Persil-Ozkan, Ece Yigit, Zerrin Yigit
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the differences in the parameters that are metabolically related to cardiovascular diseases after weight loss in obese people with coronary artery diseases (CADs). Methods: This study was conducted on 184 patients who were diagnosed with CADs in Istanbul University Cardiology Institute Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. The levels of leptin, fibrinogen, homocysteine, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), fasting blood glucose and insulin, glycated hemoglobin, and uric acid of the obese patients who were put on calorie restricted diet were evaluated retrospectively and compared before and after weight loss. For comparison, …
Adipokine Levels And Their Association With Insulin Resistance And Fetal Outcomes Among The Newborns Of Indian Gestational Diabetic Mothers, Balachandiran Manoharan, Zachariah Bobby, Gowri Dorairajan, Vickneshwaran Vinayagam, Rajaa Muthu Packirisamy
Adipokine Levels And Their Association With Insulin Resistance And Fetal Outcomes Among The Newborns Of Indian Gestational Diabetic Mothers, Balachandiran Manoharan, Zachariah Bobby, Gowri Dorairajan, Vickneshwaran Vinayagam, Rajaa Muthu Packirisamy
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the cord blood levels of adipokine and to assess their association with the fetal insulin resistance and fetal outcomes in newborns of gestational diabetic women (GDM). Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in 40 GDM women and 40 healthy pregnant women (HPW) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) hospital in Puducherry, India, during the period from May 2016 to December 2017. Cord blood samples were collected at delivery from GDM and HPW groups. Cord plasma biochemical parameters such as insulin, C-peptide, adiponectin, leptin, resistin, and visfatin …
Public Perception Of Bariatric Surgery, Abdulmalik Altaf, Mohammad M. Abbas
Public Perception Of Bariatric Surgery, Abdulmalik Altaf, Mohammad M. Abbas
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To investigate the public perception of morbid obesity and bariatric surgery in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2016 and November 2017 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, including Saudis aged ≥18 years. Medical students, physicians, and individuals who underwent bariatric surgery were excluded. Participants were interviewed using a new, validated questionnaire. Results: We interviewed 1,129 individuals of whom 744 (65.9%) were women. The educational level of most was a bachelor’s degree. Most participants (97.7%) acknowledged the association between obesity and comorbidities. Approximately 22.7% of the participants were unaware of the bariatric surgery procedure. Approximately 18.9% considered …
Root Canal Treatment In Elderly Patients: A Review And Clinical Considerations, Mothanna K. Alrahabi
Root Canal Treatment In Elderly Patients: A Review And Clinical Considerations, Mothanna K. Alrahabi
Saudi Medical Journal
Life expectancy has increased as a result of advancements in health care services; thus, maintaining healthy dentition is an important factor in overall health. Furthermore, the growing desire of elderly patients to maintain their teeth has led to an increased need for the performance of complex dental treatment in elderly patients. Root canal therapy is an essential phase of such treatments. Elderly patients may exhibit one or more systemic conditions that require special care, in addition to other changes that occur within the dentition and oral mucosa as a result of aging. These make root canal treatment in elderly patients …
Unusual Mechanical Complications Of Central Venous Catheterization, Nurkay Katrancioglu
Unusual Mechanical Complications Of Central Venous Catheterization, Nurkay Katrancioglu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To present an unusual major mechanical complication of central venous catheterization (CVC). Methods: Between January 2016 and January 2017, data of the patients who underwent CVC in Cumhuriyet University in Sivas, Turkey, were retrospectively reviewed. The patients who experienced an unusual mechanical catheter-related complication are included in this study. Other complications of central venous catheter placement, except mechanical catheter complications such as infection or thrombosis, were excluded from the study. Results: A total of 236 consecutive patients who had undergone CVC were found. Nine patients (3.8%) were found to have unusual major mechanical catheter complications. Most noteworthy complications occurred …
International Push To Improve Food Safety International Food Safety Conference Opens With Call For Greater Global Cooperation
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Methionyl-Trna Synthetase Novel Mutation Causes Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Mohammed Alzaid, Abdullah Alshamrani, Ayed Alenzi, Sarar Mohamed
Methionyl-Trna Synthetase Novel Mutation Causes Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Mohammed Alzaid, Abdullah Alshamrani, Ayed Alenzi, Sarar Mohamed
Saudi Medical Journal
The methionyl-tRNA synthetase (MARS) mutation is a very rare cause of congenital pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. We report a 6-month-old boy born with symmetrical intrauterine growth retardation presented with unexplained persistent tachypnea and hypoxemia associated with severe failure to thrive, anemia, hypoalbuminemia and hepatomegaly. Detailed pulmonary investigations including computed tomography chest scan, bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage revealed pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Whole exome sequencing identified a homozygous novel variant in the MARS gene, c.854T>C p.(Ile285Thr).
Celiac Disease Among At-Risk Individuals In Saudi Arabia, Mohammad-Ayman A. Safi
Celiac Disease Among At-Risk Individuals In Saudi Arabia, Mohammad-Ayman A. Safi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To perform a meta-analysis for celiac diseases (CD) among at-risk populations in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), as well as a comparison with our previously reported meta-analysis in the normal population. Methods: In March 2018, at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA we commenced a retrospective comprehensive database and journal search for CD among at-risk populations in SA. Data from each of the relevant articles were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science Version 20 (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.). and the comprehensive meta-analysis program (CMA). The collected data were part of a retrospective literature review and analysis. Thus, a …
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 ( …
Knowledge And Practice In The Management Of Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia Among Primary Health Care Physicians In Jeddah, Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Norah A. Alqarni, Abdul H. Hassan
Knowledge And Practice In The Management Of Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia Among Primary Health Care Physicians In Jeddah, Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Norah A. Alqarni, Abdul H. Hassan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess knowledge and practice levels in asymptomatic hyperuricemia (AH) and investigate predictors of urate-lowering therapy (ULT) misprescribing among primary health care (PHC) physicians. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 201 PHC physicians from December 2017 to May 2018. A based clinical guidelines for hyperuricemia management from American Professional Organizations, a semi-structured questionnaire was administered to collect demographic and professional data; knowledge and practice levels in management of AH; and barriers to the management of hyperuricemia and gout, with focus of the misprescribing of ULT in AH. A 2-stage stratified sampling technique was used to select 4 PHC …
Trends In The Incidence And Mortality Of Cancer In Saudi Arabia, Mohammad A. Althubiti
Trends In The Incidence And Mortality Of Cancer In Saudi Arabia, Mohammad A. Althubiti
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the overall trends in cancer incidence and mortality in Saudi Arabia between 1990 and 2016. Methods: Data were retrieved through a Global Burden of Disease (GBD, 2016) database (Viz Hub) that is developed by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. Results: The incidence of cancer increased around 26-fold for thyroid cancer; approximately 10-fold in breast, colon, bladder and uterine cancers; 8-fold for prostate cancer; 5-fold for renal cancer; 4-fold for pancreatic and ovarian cancer; 3.5-fold for lung cancer; 3-fold for liver cancer, and 2 folds for lymphoma, leukemia and gastric cancer. …
Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Among Pregnant Women In Saudi Arabia, Reham M. Khresheh, Nagwa M. Ahmed
Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Among Pregnant Women In Saudi Arabia, Reham M. Khresheh, Nagwa M. Ahmed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the association between prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy among Saudi pregnant women and type of feeding at 4 weeks post partum, and also to examine the association of maternal socio-demographic variables with the breastfeeding self-efficacy levels of Saudi pregnant women. Methods: A cross-sectional design has been applied in the study by recruiting 101 pregnant women from the General Hospital, Umluj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy scale was used to measure self-efficacy for breastfeeding during pregnancy. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square, Pearson correlation coefficient were used for statistical purposes. A p -value ≤0.05 was considered significant. Results: The average …
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practice Behavior Of Dental Hygienists Regarding The Impact Of Systemic Diseases On Oral Health, Asma’A A. Faden, Anas B. Alsalhani, Majdy M. Idrees, Mohammed A. Alshehri, Mohammad Z. Nassani, Omar B. Kujan
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practice Behavior Of Dental Hygienists Regarding The Impact Of Systemic Diseases On Oral Health, Asma’A A. Faden, Anas B. Alsalhani, Majdy M. Idrees, Mohammed A. Alshehri, Mohammad Z. Nassani, Omar B. Kujan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the knowledge levels of dental hygienists in Saudi Arabia regarding the association between systemic and oral disease in addition to evaluating their attitude about integrating this knowledge into clinical practice. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire of 102 items among 192 randomly selected dental hygienists practicing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by individual interview. The research tool was pilot tested among 12 dental hygienists (8 females and 4 males) to obtain feedback about clarity and objectivity. Results: The response rate was 83%, and the majority of respondents were female (77.5%). The respondents’ knowledge about the …
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.
Comment On: Growth Characteristics In Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Comment On: Growth Characteristics In Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Knowledge And Awareness Of Diabetes Mellitus And Its Risk Factors In Saudi Arabia, Faisal K. Alanazi, Jazi S. Alotaibi, Penny Paliadelis, Nada Alqarawi, Abdalkarem Alsharari, Bander Albagawi
Knowledge And Awareness Of Diabetes Mellitus And Its Risk Factors In Saudi Arabia, Faisal K. Alanazi, Jazi S. Alotaibi, Penny Paliadelis, Nada Alqarawi, Abdalkarem Alsharari, Bander Albagawi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To summarize available peer-reviewed publications about public knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus (DM) among the population of Saudi Arabia. Methods: We followed the standard reporting guidelines outlined in the PRISMA statement for the preparation of this systematic review. In February 2018 we conducted literature searches of PubMed, Scopus, BIOSIS Citation Index, and Web of Science using the following keywords: “Knowledge” OR “Awareness” AND “Diabetes Mellitus” AND “Saudi Arabia.” Records were screened, and relevant studies were selected and synthesized narratively. Results: Nineteen articles are included in our systematic review. These studies included the following populations: DM patients (n=13), healthcare …
Eating Disorders And Associated Risk Factors Among Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Preparatory Year Female Students In Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Aisha M. Alwosaifer, Salwa A. Alawadh, Leila A. Boubshait, Bader A. Almutairi
Eating Disorders And Associated Risk Factors Among Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Preparatory Year Female Students In Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Aisha M. Alwosaifer, Salwa A. Alawadh, Leila A. Boubshait, Bader A. Almutairi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of eating disorders among Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU) in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, female students and to investigate the associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at IAU, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 2016 with 670 participants. Data was collected by self-administered questionnaires, including the Eating attitude test 26 (EAT-26) and the sociocultural attitudes toward appearance questionnaire (SATAQ-4). Eating behavior questions were asked to determine whether the respondents should seek evaluation for an eating disorder (ED) from a professional. Results: Eating attitude test 26 results showed that 29.4% of participants …
Efficacy And Safety Of Endoscopic Dilatation In The Management Of Esophageal Strictures In Children, Anjum Saeed, Yassin H. Hamid, Tariq I. Altokhais, Anhar A. Ullah, Asaad M. Assiri
Efficacy And Safety Of Endoscopic Dilatation In The Management Of Esophageal Strictures In Children, Anjum Saeed, Yassin H. Hamid, Tariq I. Altokhais, Anhar A. Ullah, Asaad M. Assiri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the outcomes of endoscopic dilatation of esophageal strictures in children. Methods: Children younger than 18 years of age diagnosed with esophageal strictures over a period of 7 years (June 2010 to June 2017) were reviewed and analyzed retrospectively. The study took place at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The patients’ clinical characteristics, endoscopic findings, and details of the strictures, treatment, and outcomes were documented. Results: Forty-three children with esophageal strictures were identified (median age, 8.1 years; range, 2-17 years; 23 [53.5%] boys). The median age at presentation was 2 years (range, 1-16 years), and the …
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 …
Growth Characteristics In Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Mashael A. Alzanbagi, Asmaa A. Milyani, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha
Growth Characteristics In Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Mashael A. Alzanbagi, Asmaa A. Milyani, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the growth parameters in congenital adrenal hyperplasia patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a descriptive retrospective study over the period of 5 years. Data analysis was using Statistical Package for Social Science. The study included 90 participants in which 61 were girls and 29 were boys aged 0 to 18 years . They were evaluated in Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between January 2012 and January 2017. Results: A total of 90 subjects, of which 67.8% were females and 32.2% were males. Subjects who were underweight constituted 19.1% …
Impact Of A Multidisciplinary Intensive Education Program On Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients’ Glycemic Control And Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Mohamed N. Al-Arifi, Hussain A. Al-Omar
Impact Of A Multidisciplinary Intensive Education Program On Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients’ Glycemic Control And Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Mohamed N. Al-Arifi, Hussain A. Al-Omar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of a multidisciplinary intensive education program (MIEP) on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients’ outcomes. Methods: A retrospective study was used to evaluate the impact of MIEP on T2DM patients’ outcomes for between May 2016 and May 2017. Data were collected from the diabetes education clinic in King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where patients were referred from diabetes outpatient clinics to the diabetes education clinic to receive MIEP. In terms of measuring the clinical outcomes of the T2DM patients, glycemic control, blood pressure, weight, and lipid profiles were assessed before MIEP …
Trend, Clinical Presentations And Diagnosis Of Eosinophilic Esophagitis In Saudi Children, Anjum Saeed, Asaad M. Assiri, Mona Al Asmi, Anhar Ullah
Trend, Clinical Presentations And Diagnosis Of Eosinophilic Esophagitis In Saudi Children, Anjum Saeed, Asaad M. Assiri, Mona Al Asmi, Anhar Ullah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To observe the frequency of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), pattern of clinical presentation and diagnosis among Saudi children at 2 tertiary care hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: The database of children admitted or seen, and aged less than 18 years over 5 years period and diagnosed with EoE was collected and reviewed. Patients with esophagitis other than EoE were excluded. Patients who had eosinophils count more than 15/high power field (HPF) on esophageal biopsies were given the diagnosis of EoE. Demographic database, clinical parameters, and diagnostic modalities were analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22. …