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Infantile Scimitar Syndrome With Unusual Associations, Abullah Al-Shamrani, Reem S. Alsadi, Motea E. Elhoury, Adel S. Alharbi
Infantile Scimitar Syndrome With Unusual Associations, Abullah Al-Shamrani, Reem S. Alsadi, Motea E. Elhoury, Adel S. Alharbi
Saudi Medical Journal
Scimitar syndrome is a variant of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC), in which all or part of the right lung is drained by right pulmonary veins that anomalously connect to the inferior vena cava (IVC). The affected lung and its associated airways are often hypoplastic. In addition, aortopulmonary collateral vessels may be involved on the affected side, causing sequestration of that side; such involvement is commonly associated with cardiac defects. We report a case of infantile scimitar syndrome that involved a typical association with the right lung, but with extremely unusual associations with congenital hydrocephalus and heart blockage. The …
Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasma Gondii, Rubella Virus And Cytomegalovirus Among Pregnant Women And The Importance Of Avidity Assays, Mumtaz C. Sirin, Neval Agus, Nisel Yilmaz, Arzu Bayram, Yeser K. Derici, Pinar Samlioglu, Sevgi Y. Hanci, Guliz Dogan
Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasma Gondii, Rubella Virus And Cytomegalovirus Among Pregnant Women And The Importance Of Avidity Assays, Mumtaz C. Sirin, Neval Agus, Nisel Yilmaz, Arzu Bayram, Yeser K. Derici, Pinar Samlioglu, Sevgi Y. Hanci, Guliz Dogan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii ( T. gondii ), Rubella virus, and Cytomegalovirus (CMV) among pregnant women in Izmir, Turkey. Methods: Medical records of pregnant women attending Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey between January 2014 and January 2016 were analyzed in this retrospective cross-sectional study. The 7513 T. gondii IgM/IgG results, 7189 Rubella IgM/IgG results, 906 CMV IgM/IgG results and 146 avidity test results were evaluated. Specific IgM and IgG antibodies were detected by an automated chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay method. Immunoglobulin G avidity tests were performed using a multiparametric immunoassay system. Results: The rates …
Carious Lesions Of Permanent Molars And Oral Health Practices Of Parents And Peers In Saudi Male Adolescents, Eman A. Bakhurji, Balgis O. Gaffar, Khalifa S. Al-Khalifa, Asim A. Al-Ansari
Carious Lesions Of Permanent Molars And Oral Health Practices Of Parents And Peers In Saudi Male Adolescents, Eman A. Bakhurji, Balgis O. Gaffar, Khalifa S. Al-Khalifa, Asim A. Al-Ansari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the association between carious lesions in first and second permanent molars in adolescents and their parents’ and peers’ oral health practices. Methods: This cross-sectional study of 12-15 year-old male adolescents was conducted in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on February 2016. Data collection included dental examination to measure carious lesions and plaque. There was a questionnaire to assess oral health practices such as brushing with fluoridated toothpaste, current daily tobacco use, and daily consumption of sugary food and drinks. Logistic regression models assessed the association between first and second molars carious lesions with adolescents’, parents’, and peers’ …
Development Of A Saudi Food Frequency Questionnaire And Testing Its Reliability And Validity, Ibrahim M. Gosadi, Abdullah A. Alatar, Mojahed M. Otayf, Dhaherah M. Aljahani, Hisham M. Ghabbani, Waleed A. Alrajban, Abdullah M. Alrsheed, Khalid A. Al-Nasser
Development Of A Saudi Food Frequency Questionnaire And Testing Its Reliability And Validity, Ibrahim M. Gosadi, Abdullah A. Alatar, Mojahed M. Otayf, Dhaherah M. Aljahani, Hisham M. Ghabbani, Waleed A. Alrajban, Abdullah M. Alrsheed, Khalid A. Al-Nasser
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To create a food frequency questionnaire specifically designed to capture the dietary habits of Saudis and test its validity and reliability. Methods: This investigation is a longitudinal, test-retest study conducted in King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between December 2015 and March 2016. A list of 140 food items was included in the questionnaire where a closed-ended and open-ended approach was used. Regarding past year food frequency consumption and 24 hours dietary recall, body weight and height were collected. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, completeness of the food list, and criterion validity were assessed. Results: One-hundred and thirty …
Comparative Clinical Study Of Laparoscopic And Open Surgery In Children With Choledochal Cysts, Guoxin Song, Xiangyu Jiang, Jian Wang, Aiwu Li
Comparative Clinical Study Of Laparoscopic And Open Surgery In Children With Choledochal Cysts, Guoxin Song, Xiangyu Jiang, Jian Wang, Aiwu Li
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic management of choledochal cysts compared with the open approach, even in early childhood. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 206 patients with choledochal cysts between June 2003 and May 2015. Of these, 104 patients underwent open cyst excision and hepaticojejunostomy (open operation [OP]) and 102 patients received laparoscopic management and hepaticojejunostomy (laparoscopic operation [LP]). The patients who underwent a laparoscopic approach were further divided by the age of 3 years. We compared patients’ perioperative and follow-up conditions between the 2 approaches and the 2 age groups. Results: All patients were …
Factors Affecting Pregnancy Weight Gain And Relationships With Maternal/Fetal Outcomes In Turkey, Nilufer Akgun, Huseyin L. Keskin, Isık Ustuner, Gulden Pekcan, Ayse F. Avsar
Factors Affecting Pregnancy Weight Gain And Relationships With Maternal/Fetal Outcomes In Turkey, Nilufer Akgun, Huseyin L. Keskin, Isık Ustuner, Gulden Pekcan, Ayse F. Avsar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the effects of pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain on maternal and fetal complications, and to examine whether Turkish women achieve the recommended gestational weight gain. We also investigated the relationship between pregnancy weight gain and mode of delivery, with an examination of maternal anthropometry. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on a population of 986 pregnant women between November 2011 and November 2015 at Atatürk Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. Maternal age, BMI, monthly weight gain during pregnancy, infant birth weight, gender, and maternal and fetal adverse outcomes were evaluated. Results: …
The Effect Of Chronotherapy On Depressive Symptoms: Evidence-Based Practice, Anas H. Khalifeh
The Effect Of Chronotherapy On Depressive Symptoms: Evidence-Based Practice, Anas H. Khalifeh
Saudi Medical Journal
The global prevalence of depression is increasing, along with rates of depression-associated disability and mortality, rendering depressive disorders a major public health issue. Chronotherapy involves a variety of strategies that control exposure to environmental stimuli that influence the biological clock, such as sleep deprivation (SD) or wake therapy (WT), sleep phase advance (SPA), and light and dark therapy (LT, DT). The purpose of this Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) paper is to answer PICOT questions by a review the effectiveness of chronotherapeutics interventions on depressive symptoms with depression and the depressive episode in the course of bipolar disorder. Early studies suggested the …
Does Pulmonary Rehabilitation Alleviate Depression In Older Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Faris A. Alsaraireh, Sami M. Aloush
Does Pulmonary Rehabilitation Alleviate Depression In Older Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Faris A. Alsaraireh, Sami M. Aloush
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify if pulmonary rehabilitation can achieve a clinically significant alleviation in the level of depression among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients older than 70 years. Methods: We conducted a retrospective secondary analysis of the patients’ electronic records from a major pulmonary rehabilitation center in Cleveland, OH, United States between 2010 and 2014. Profiles of 105 participants who had completed more than 6 pulmonary rehabilitation sessions and were older than 70 years at the time of enrollment in the program were included. The Beck Depression Inventory scores at the baseline and the end of the pulmonary rehabilitation sessions …
Anthropometric And Central Obesity Indices As Predictors Of Long-Term Cardiometabolic Risk Among Saudi Young And Middle-Aged Men And Women, Ali M. Almajwal, Najwa K. Almadani, Mona S. Aldosari, Ahmed A. Alnajim, Saeed B. Ali, Heba M. Hassan, Hany A. Elkatawy
Anthropometric And Central Obesity Indices As Predictors Of Long-Term Cardiometabolic Risk Among Saudi Young And Middle-Aged Men And Women, Ali M. Almajwal, Najwa K. Almadani, Mona S. Aldosari, Ahmed A. Alnajim, Saeed B. Ali, Heba M. Hassan, Hany A. Elkatawy
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the prediction of long-term cardiometabolic risk using anthropometric and central obesity parameters. Methods: A total of 390 Saudi subjects (men 42.8%) aged 18-50 years were enrolled in a cross-sectional study in King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between August 2014 and January 2016. All participants were instructed to fast for 12 hours before taking blood samples for glucose and lipid panel analyses. A full anthropometric measurement and bioelectric impedance analysis was performed. The anthropometric and central obesity parameters were used for correlation with 30-year Framingham and life-time American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association risk scores. …
Prevalence Of Vitamin D Deficiency And Its Associated Factors In Three Regions Of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ibrahim M. Kaddam, Adnan M. Al-Shaikh, Bahaa A. Abaalkhail, Khalid S. Asseri, Yousef M. Al-Saleh, Ali A. Al-Qarni, Ahmed M. Al-Shuaibi, Waleed G. Tamimi, Abdelmoneim M. Mukhtar
Prevalence Of Vitamin D Deficiency And Its Associated Factors In Three Regions Of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ibrahim M. Kaddam, Adnan M. Al-Shaikh, Bahaa A. Abaalkhail, Khalid S. Asseri, Yousef M. Al-Saleh, Ali A. Al-Qarni, Ahmed M. Al-Shuaibi, Waleed G. Tamimi, Abdelmoneim M. Mukhtar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Saudi Arabia, unveil the life style, nutritional habits and status, as well as identify the potential risk factors. Method: A school-based survey targeting Saudi school students and employees was conducted during the period from 2013 to 2014 using multistage cluster random sample in Central, Western and Eastern regions. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and difference between various population subgroups were calculated. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the predictors of potential risk factors. Results: Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was 49.5% in students and 44% in employees. Life style …
Prevalence Of Apical Periodontitis And Quality Of Root Canal Treatment In An Adult Saudi Population, Saad A. Al-Nazhan, Suliman A. Alsaeed, Hussan A. Al-Attas, Abdullah J. Dohaithem, Mohamed S. Al-Serhan, Nassr S. Al-Maflehi
Prevalence Of Apical Periodontitis And Quality Of Root Canal Treatment In An Adult Saudi Population, Saad A. Al-Nazhan, Suliman A. Alsaeed, Hussan A. Al-Attas, Abdullah J. Dohaithem, Mohamed S. Al-Serhan, Nassr S. Al-Maflehi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the health status of periradicular tissue and the quality of root canal fillings in an adult Saudi population attending dental clinics for the first time. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in the dental clinics at King Saud University, Riyadh and other dental centers (Jeddah, Najran, and Albaha City), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between year 2010 and 2012. Good-quality panoramic radiographs of 926 Saudi subjects (540 males and 386 females)were analyzed based on the gender, age, health status, smoking habits, periapical status of the endodontically treated teeth, technical quality of the root canal fillings, and the …
Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Standard Bariatric Surgical Procedures On Saudi Population Using The Bariatric Analysis And Reporting Outcome System, Azzam Al Kadi, Zakaur R. Siddiqui, Arshad M. Malik, Mohammed Al Naami
Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Standard Bariatric Surgical Procedures On Saudi Population Using The Bariatric Analysis And Reporting Outcome System, Azzam Al Kadi, Zakaur R. Siddiqui, Arshad M. Malik, Mohammed Al Naami
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the efficacy of various standard bariatric surgical procedures using the Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS). Methods: This is a prospective, descriptive analytical study conducted in 2 medical institutions in Saudi Arabia. A total of 270 patients who had different bariatric surgery during the period between March 2010 and December 2012 were included. The data was analyzed and scored against 3 outcomes, excess weight loss, cure or improvement of comorbidities, and quality of life changes. Results: All patients who had different bariatric procedures were included in our study. Seventy-nine (29.3%) underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP), …
High Preoperative Serum Ferritin Predicted Poor Prognosis In Non-Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Hong Tingting, Shen Di, Chen Xiaoping, Wu Xiaohong, Hua Dong
High Preoperative Serum Ferritin Predicted Poor Prognosis In Non-Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Hong Tingting, Shen Di, Chen Xiaoping, Wu Xiaohong, Hua Dong
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To validate the prognostic significance of preoperative serum iron metabolism parameters in non-metastatic colorectal cancer patients treated with curative resection. Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study in the Department of Surgical Oncology, WuXi 4th People’s Hospital, WuxiChina, between March 2010 and September 2013. The relationships of serum iron metabolism parameters with other variables were examined. The prognostic significance was evaluated using the Kaplan Meier curve and Cox proportional hazards regression model. Results: Five hundred and fourteen patients were eligible for analysis. The levels of the 3 iron metabolism parameters were interdependent. Hemoglobin level was positively correlated with serum …
Prevalence Of Sleep Duration Among Saudi Adults, Anwar E. Ahmed, Fares Al-Jahdali, Abdulaziz Alalwan, Faisal Abuabat, Salih Bin Salih, Abdullah Al-Harbi, Salim Baharoon, Mohammad Khan, Yosra Z. Ali, Hamdan Al-Jahdali
Prevalence Of Sleep Duration Among Saudi Adults, Anwar E. Ahmed, Fares Al-Jahdali, Abdulaziz Alalwan, Faisal Abuabat, Salih Bin Salih, Abdullah Al-Harbi, Salim Baharoon, Mohammad Khan, Yosra Z. Ali, Hamdan Al-Jahdali
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the associations between sleep duration and a variety of demographic and clinical variables in a sample of Saudi adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study among 2,095 participants was conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between May and October 2014. A questionnaire was administered to collect data related to clinical health outcomes and demographic characteristics. Participants were asked to report their average sleep duration per night in hours. Results: One-third (33.8%) reported short sleep duration of less than 7 hours/night. Short sleep duration was more prevalent in females (37.3% versus 31.4%, p =0.004). The …
The Association Between Body Mass Index And Academic Performance, Khaled A. Alswat, Abdullah D. Al-Shehri, Tariq A. Aljuaid, Bassam A. Alzaidi, Hassan D. Alasmari
The Association Between Body Mass Index And Academic Performance, Khaled A. Alswat, Abdullah D. Al-Shehri, Tariq A. Aljuaid, Bassam A. Alzaidi, Hassan D. Alasmari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the relation between body mass index (BMI) and the academic performance of students from Taif city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) using the grade point average (GPA). Method: A cross-sectional study that includes students from intermediate and high schools located in Taif city, KSA between April 2014 and June 2015. Height and weight were measured and BMI calculated. Related risk factors including dietary habits, activity, parent’s education, sleeping pattern, and smoking were recorded. Result: A total of 14 schools included 424 students. 24.5% were either overweight or obese. The mean age was 15.44 year, 74.8% of the …
Diabetes Mellitus In Two Genetically Distinct Populations In Jordan: A Comparison Between Arabs And Circassians/Chechens Living With Diabetes, Laith N. Al-Eitan, Ahmad M. Nassar, Rana B. Dajani, Basima A. Almomani, Nesreen A. Saadeh
Diabetes Mellitus In Two Genetically Distinct Populations In Jordan: A Comparison Between Arabs And Circassians/Chechens Living With Diabetes, Laith N. Al-Eitan, Ahmad M. Nassar, Rana B. Dajani, Basima A. Almomani, Nesreen A. Saadeh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare clinical, anthropometric, and laboratory characteristics in diabetes type 2 patients of 2 genetically-distinct ethnicities living in Jordan, Arabs and Circassians/Chechens. Methods: This cross sectional ethnic comparison study was conducted in King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid and The National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Genetics, Amman, Jordan between June 2013 and February 2014. A sample of 347 (237 Arab and 110 Circassian/Chechen) people living with diabetes were included in the study. Data were collected through direct interviews with the participants. Clinical data were collected using a questionnaire and anthropometric measurements. Laboratory data were extracted from the patients’ medical …
Effects Of Ramadan Fasting On Moderate To Severe Chronic Kidney Disease: A Prospective Observational Study, Amaar A. Bakhit, Amr M. Kurdi, Junaid J. Wadera, Abdulkareem O. Alsuwaida
Effects Of Ramadan Fasting On Moderate To Severe Chronic Kidney Disease: A Prospective Observational Study, Amaar A. Bakhit, Amr M. Kurdi, Junaid J. Wadera, Abdulkareem O. Alsuwaida
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examin the effect of Ramadan fasting on worsening of renal function (WRF). Method: This was a single-arm prospective observational study including 65 patients with stage 3 or higher chronic kidney disease (CKD). By definition, WRF was considered to have occurred when serum creatinine levels increased by 0.3 mg/dL (26.5 µmol/l) from baseline during or within 3 months after Ramadan. The study was conducted in the Nephrology Clinic of King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the month of Ramadan 1436 AH (Hijiri), which corresponded to June 18-July 17, 2015. Results: This study included 65 adults …
Pregnant Women Must Be Able To Access The Right Care At The Right Time, Says Who
Pregnant Women Must Be Able To Access The Right Care At The Right Time, Says Who
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Gastroesophageal Stenting For The Management Of Post Sleeve Gastrectomy Leak: A Single Institution Experience, Noha Guzaiz, Mohammad Arabi, Azzam Khankan, Refaat Salman, Mohammed Al-Toki, Shahbaz Qazi, Abdulmohsin Alzakari, Mohammad Al-Moaiqel
Gastroesophageal Stenting For The Management Of Post Sleeve Gastrectomy Leak: A Single Institution Experience, Noha Guzaiz, Mohammad Arabi, Azzam Khankan, Refaat Salman, Mohammed Al-Toki, Shahbaz Qazi, Abdulmohsin Alzakari, Mohammad Al-Moaiqel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives To retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness of gastroesophageal stenting for post sleeve gastrectomy staple line leaks using removable self-expandable stents. Methods Between April 2012 and June 2015, 12 consecutive patients (6 males) with mean age of 34 years: (21-38 years) presented with staple line leak 1-8 weeks after the operation (mean 2.8 weeks). Patients underwent gastroesophageal stenting by interventional radiology. A total of 23 stents were deployed with mean length of 17.8 cm (7-24 cm) and mean diameter 25.6 mm (18-36 mm). Stent re-insertion was needed in 7 patients (9 procedure), while 6 patients required percutaneous collection drainage and 3 …
Dry Eye Disease In Patients With Metabolic Syndrome, Kubra Serefoglu Cabuk, Ilkay Cakir, Ahmet Kirgiz, Kursat Atalay, Muhittin Taskapili
Dry Eye Disease In Patients With Metabolic Syndrome, Kubra Serefoglu Cabuk, Ilkay Cakir, Ahmet Kirgiz, Kursat Atalay, Muhittin Taskapili
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives To evaluate dry eye disease (DED) in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and compare with healthy individuals. Methods The study was conducted in the Ophthalmology and Endocrinology Department of Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, a tertiary care center in Istanbul, Turkey, between January and December 2015. In this prospective case-controlled study, dry eye disease tests were performed on 44 patients with MetS and 43 healthy controls. TearLab Osmolarity System, which is a lab-on-a-chip technology, was used to measure tear osmolarity. McMonnies & Ho symptoms questionnaire along with Schirmer I test and tear film break-up time (TFBUT) test were also …
Healthcare Professionals’ Awareness And Knowledge Of Adverse Drug Reactions And Pharmacovigilance, Noor B. Almandil
Healthcare Professionals’ Awareness And Knowledge Of Adverse Drug Reactions And Pharmacovigilance, Noor B. Almandil
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives To document the knowledge of, attitudes toward, and practices of adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting and pharmacovigilance systems among healthcare professionals. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire. This study took place at King Fahd Hospital of the University (KFHU), Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between April 2015 and April 2016. Healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses, were considered eligible and invited to take part in the study. A link to the online questionnaire was sent to each participant via E-mail, and a hard copy was circulated at the hospital after the objectives …
Prevalence Of Obesity In Elementary School Children And Its Association With Dental Caries, Deema J. Farsi, Heba M. Elkhodary, Leena A. Merdad, Najat M.A. Farsi, Sumer M. Alaki, Najlaa M. Alamoudi, Haneen A. Bakhaidar, Mohammed A. Alolayyan
Prevalence Of Obesity In Elementary School Children And Its Association With Dental Caries, Deema J. Farsi, Heba M. Elkhodary, Leena A. Merdad, Najat M.A. Farsi, Sumer M. Alaki, Najlaa M. Alamoudi, Haneen A. Bakhaidar, Mohammed A. Alolayyan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives To investigate the prevalence of obesity among elementary school children and to examine the association between obesity and caries activity in the mixed dentition stage. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between September 2014 and June 2015 using a multi-stage stratified sample of 915 elementary school children (482 boys, 433 girls) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Anthropometric measurements, consisting of height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference (WC), were obtained. Children were classified as underweight/healthy, overweight, or obese and as non-obese or obese according to their BMI and WC, …
Microvascular And Macrovascular Complications Of Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus In Central, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Aboud F. Alaboud, Ayla M. Tourkmani, Turki J. Alharbi, Aljoharah H. Alobikan, Osama Abdelhay, Hesham I. Alkhashan, Umar Y. Mohammed
Microvascular And Macrovascular Complications Of Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus In Central, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Aboud F. Alaboud, Ayla M. Tourkmani, Turki J. Alharbi, Aljoharah H. Alobikan, Osama Abdelhay, Hesham I. Alkhashan, Umar Y. Mohammed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives To determine the prevalence of macrovascular and microvascular complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated determinants. Methods We evaluated the online medical records of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have been seen in chronic disease unit between April and June 2014. Seven hundred and forty-eight participants satisfied the inclusion criteria. Of these, 317 (42.4%) were males with a mean age of 57.9 years, 681 (64.3%) were obese with body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30, while only 9.6% had normal BMI (<25). Results Only 158 (21.1%) had controlled hemoglobin A1c level. Retinopathy prevalence was 14.8% and neuropathy was 5.6%. Macrovascular complications accounted for 12.1%. Patients’ age and duration of diabetes were main predictors of developing complications. Patients with more than 20 years history of diabetes have 30% more odds of developing the complications when compared to patients with less than 10 years of diabetes history. Each increment in age by one year increases the odds of developing microvascular complications by 4% and macro vascular complication by 2%. Conclusion Our results showed diabetic patients with poor glycemic control, and longer duration of diabetic history had higher prevalence of both macrovascular and microvascular.
Diverse Etiology Of Hyperlipidemia Among Hospitalized Children In Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha, Abrar M. Alnawab, Tala M. Hejazi
Diverse Etiology Of Hyperlipidemia Among Hospitalized Children In Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Abdulmoein E. Al-Agha, Abrar M. Alnawab, Tala M. Hejazi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the various etiologies of primary and secondary hyperlipidemia among children visiting the pediatric endocrine clinic. Methods: This is a retrospective, cross-sectional, cohort study conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from January 2010 to 2015 that included 253 children aged from birth to 12 years old. Data were obtained by reviewing medical reports of patients who presented with hyperlipidemia to the clinic, and their laboratory investigation results using KAUH electronic “Phoenix” system. Results: Of the 253 children who were reviewed, those who have shown to have abnormal lipid metabolism with nephrotic syndrome …
Physical Activity And Major Non-Communicable Diseases Among Physicians In Central Saudi Arabia, Ahmed M. Mandil, Nuha A. Alfurayh, Manar A. Aljebreen, Sarah A. Aldukhi
Physical Activity And Major Non-Communicable Diseases Among Physicians In Central Saudi Arabia, Ahmed M. Mandil, Nuha A. Alfurayh, Manar A. Aljebreen, Sarah A. Aldukhi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate levels of physical activity among physicians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and to study the possible factors affecting physical inactivity. In addition, the study aims to estimate the prevalence of major non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and a possible correlation between physical inactivity and major NCDs. Method: A cross-sectional approach was used for this study conducted on 370 randomly-selected outpatient physicians of both genders working at 4 leading healthcare institutions in Riyadh, Kindom of Saudi Arabia between December 2013 and January 2014. Using a modified World Health Organization (WHO) STEPwise questionnaire. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social …
Institute For Scientific Information-Indexed Biomedical Journals Of Saudi Arabia: Their Performance From 2007-2014, Dileep K. Rohra, Vikram K. Rohra, Peter Cahusac
Institute For Scientific Information-Indexed Biomedical Journals Of Saudi Arabia: Their Performance From 2007-2014, Dileep K. Rohra, Vikram K. Rohra, Peter Cahusac
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the journal impact factor (JIF) and Eigenfactor score (ES) of Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)-indexed biomedical journals published from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) over the last 8 years. Methods: This is a retrospective study, conducted at Alfaisal University, Riyadh, KSA from January to March 2016. The Journal Citation Reports of ISI Web of Knowledge were accessed, and 6 Saudi biomedical journals were included for analysis. Results: All Saudi journals have improved their IF compared with their baseline. However, the performance of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Neurosciences has been exceptionally good. The biggest improvement …
Who Urges Global Action To Curtail Consumption And Health Impacts Of Sugary Drinks
Who Urges Global Action To Curtail Consumption And Health Impacts Of Sugary Drinks
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Role Of Geriatric Assessment Tests And Anthropometric Measurements In Identifying The Risk Of Falls In Elderly Nursing Home Residents, Bulent Yardimci, Sinan N. Aran, Ismail Ozkaya, Sevki M. Aksoy, Tarik Demir, Gulsen Tezcan, Aysegul Y. Kaptanoglu
The Role Of Geriatric Assessment Tests And Anthropometric Measurements In Identifying The Risk Of Falls In Elderly Nursing Home Residents, Bulent Yardimci, Sinan N. Aran, Ismail Ozkaya, Sevki M. Aksoy, Tarik Demir, Gulsen Tezcan, Aysegul Y. Kaptanoglu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the relation among the risk of falls, geriatric assessment, and anthropometric measurements, including the mini mental state examination, geriatric depression scale, handgrip test, and key pinch test. Methods: This prospective study included 89 residents hospitalized between May 2014 and September 2015 in the geriatric care unit of the Istanbul Balikli Rum Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Patients were followed-up for one year, and their falls were recorded. Medical records of the included patients were retrieved and analyzed. Results: A total of 89 patients, comprising 37 men and 52 women with an average age of 75.8 ± 8.2 years were …
Spontaneous Ileostomy Closure, Sandro Contini
Spontaneous Ileostomy Closure, Sandro Contini
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Primary Experience Of Bariatric Surgery In A Newly Established Private Obesity Center, Haider Al-Shurafa, Ahmed H. Elzaafarany, Ali Albenmousa, Mona G. Balata
Primary Experience Of Bariatric Surgery In A Newly Established Private Obesity Center, Haider Al-Shurafa, Ahmed H. Elzaafarany, Ali Albenmousa, Mona G. Balata
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the outcomes of different types of bariatric surgeries in a single newly established private obesity center. Methods: Retrospectively, we included patients who were entered in the registry for bariatric surgeries in the Obesity Unit, Riyadh National Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between January 2013 and September 2014, and completed one year of follow up. Baseline characteristics, percent excess weight loss, and safety data were collected and analyzed. Results: A total of 79 patients were included. Based on the type of surgery, patients were divided into 3 groups: laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), laparoscopic minigastric bypass (MGBP), and laparoscopic …