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Dimensions Of Physical Wellness Among Medical Students Of Public And Private Medical Colleges In Pakistan, Rakhshaan Khan, Rehana Rehman, Mukhtiar Baig, Mehwish Hussain, Mariam Khan, Fatima Syed
Dimensions Of Physical Wellness Among Medical Students Of Public And Private Medical Colleges In Pakistan, Rakhshaan Khan, Rehana Rehman, Mukhtiar Baig, Mehwish Hussain, Mariam Khan, Fatima Syed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine adherence to dimensions of physical wellness among medical students of public and private medical colleges in Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from January to July 2011 among 820 students of private and public medical colleges in Karachi, Pakistan. Results: Overall, medical students scored low in dimensions of physical wellness. Private medical colleges students were fond of vigorous activities such as aerobics and swimming, whereas public medical colleges students were involved in moderate intensity activities such as walking and use of stairs ( p <0.0001). Private students reported to consume more fast food ( p =0.0001), had less sleep ( p =0.0001), but attended regular annual medical checkups ( p =0.009) as compared with their public institute counterparts. Safe practices such as avoidance of tobacco were almost the same. Conclusion: Comprehensive adherence to all dimensions of physical wellness was lacking among medical students.
A Review Of The Therapeutic Effects Of Using Miswak (Salvadora Persica) On Oral Health, Mohammad M. Haque, Saeed A. Alsareii
A Review Of The Therapeutic Effects Of Using Miswak (Salvadora Persica) On Oral Health, Mohammad M. Haque, Saeed A. Alsareii
Saudi Medical Journal
Miswak is a traditional chewing stick prepared from the roots, twigs, and stem of Salvadora persica and has been used as a natural method for tooth cleaning in many parts of the world for thousands of years. A number of scientific studies have demonstrated that the miswak ( Salvadora persica ) possesses antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-cariogenic, and anti-plaque properties. Several studies have also claimed that miswak has anti-oxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. The use of a miswak has an immediate effect on the composition of saliva. Several clinical studies have confirmed that the mechanical and chemical cleansing efficacy of miswak …
The Effects Of Probiotics On The Treatment Of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication In Children, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
The Effects Of Probiotics On The Treatment Of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication In Children, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Probiotics On Treatment Of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication In Children, Mustafa Akcam, Tugba Koca, Hakan Salman, Nermin Karahan
The Effects Of Probiotics On Treatment Of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication In Children, Mustafa Akcam, Tugba Koca, Hakan Salman, Nermin Karahan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the eradication rates and side effects of probiotics added in standard triple therapy for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ). Methods: A prospective open study was performed in the outpatient clinics of the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey between March 2012 and May 2013. Sixty-one symptomatic children (range 7-18 years) with H. pylori infection were randomized to 2 groups: group 1 received standard triple therapy (lansoprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin for 14 days), group 2 received the standard triple therapy plus probiotics ( Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and …
The Effect Of The Malaysian Food Guideline Guidance On A Group Of Overweight And Obese Women During Ramadan, Ismail Suriani, Khadijah Shamsuddin, Khalib Abdul Latif, Hazizi A. Saad
The Effect Of The Malaysian Food Guideline Guidance On A Group Of Overweight And Obese Women During Ramadan, Ismail Suriani, Khadijah Shamsuddin, Khalib Abdul Latif, Hazizi A. Saad
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the effect of imparting knowledge of the Malaysian Food Guideline (MFG) on a group of overweight and obese women during Ramadan. Methods: This intervention study was conducted during the months of Ramadan 2011. A group of 84 Malay Muslim women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m 2 were recruited. Prior to Ramadan, the respondents were educated regarding MFG, and how to monitor and record their daily food intake in a food diary. Their quantity of food intake, BMI, blood pressure (BP), blood lipid profile, and fasting blood sugar (FBS) were measured before Ramadan as a …
The Association Of Exposure To The 2009 South War With The Physical, Psychological, And Family Well-Being Of Saudi Children, Ahmed El Hamidi, Fawziyah A. Alturkait
The Association Of Exposure To The 2009 South War With The Physical, Psychological, And Family Well-Being Of Saudi Children, Ahmed El Hamidi, Fawziyah A. Alturkait
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the nutritional, psychological, behavioral, family adjustment, and psychiatric assessment of Saudi children exposed to the 2009-2010 Jazan war. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in Saudi Arabia in July 2010. One hundred and eighty-six children exposed to the South war in Jazan, and 157 unexposed children in King Khaled Military City, Hafr Al Batin were studied for evidence of malnutrition using physical measures, evaluating psychological problems using the Child Behavior Inventory, behavioral problems using the Rutter Scale A2, family adjustment using the McMaster Family adjustment device, and for psychiatric disorders. The association of different socioeconomic variables …
The Impact Of Maternal Iron Deficiency And Iron Deficiency Anemia On Child’S Health, Noran M. Abu-Ouf, Mohammed M. Jan
The Impact Of Maternal Iron Deficiency And Iron Deficiency Anemia On Child’S Health, Noran M. Abu-Ouf, Mohammed M. Jan
Saudi Medical Journal
Iron deficiency anemia is extremely common, particularly in the developing world, reaching a state of global epidemic. Iron deficiency during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of anemia in infants and young children. Many women go through the entire pregnancy without attaining the minimum required intake of iron. This review aims to determine the impact of maternal iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia on infants and young children. Extensive literature review revealed that iron deficiency is a global nutritional problem affecting up to 52% of pregnant women. Many of these women are symptomatic. Lack of proper weight gain during …
Current Understanding Of The Relationship Between Periodontal And Systemic Diseases, Hani H. Mawardi, Lena S. Elbadawi, Stephen T. Sonis
Current Understanding Of The Relationship Between Periodontal And Systemic Diseases, Hani H. Mawardi, Lena S. Elbadawi, Stephen T. Sonis
Saudi Medical Journal
Periodontal disease (PD) is among the most common infectious diseases affecting humans. While the burden of periodontal disease on oral health has been extensively investigated, a possible specific relationship between the disease and systemic health is a relatively new area of interest. More recently it has been suggested that PD has an etiological role in the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and preterm low-birth weight, among others. In this review, we critically evaluate the current knowledge on the relation between PD and systemic diseases overall, and specifically with cardiovascular diseases. The best available evidence today suggests that the …
Effect Of Tactile Kinesthetic Stimulation On Preterm Infants’ Weight And Length Of Hospital Stay In Khartoum, Sudan, Ragaa G. Ahmed, Gaafer I. Suliman, Walyeldin A. Elfakey, Karimeldin M. Salih, Ehab I. El-Amin, Waled A. Ahmed, Khalid E. Khalid
Effect Of Tactile Kinesthetic Stimulation On Preterm Infants’ Weight And Length Of Hospital Stay In Khartoum, Sudan, Ragaa G. Ahmed, Gaafer I. Suliman, Walyeldin A. Elfakey, Karimeldin M. Salih, Ehab I. El-Amin, Waled A. Ahmed, Khalid E. Khalid
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the effect of 7 days tactile kinesthetic stimulation (TKS) on preterm infants’ weight and hospital stays in Khartoum State, Sudan. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study, it was conducted in 4 hospitals between January and June 2013, Khartoum, Sudan, and it involved 160 preterm infants randomly assigned into the case and control groups (80 neonates in each). Preterm infants in the control group received routine nursing care, while preterm infants in the case group received TKS for 3 periods, 15 minute per day for 7 constitutive days, in addition to routine care. Data was collected using a …
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Eman M. Alfadhli
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Eman M. Alfadhli
Saudi Medical Journal
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common medical complication of pregnancy. It is associated with maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes. Maintaining adequate blood glucose levels in GDM reduces morbidity for both mother and baby. There is a lack of uniform strategies for screening and diagnosing GDM globally. This review covers the latest update in the diagnosis and management of GDM. The initial treatment of GDM consists of diet and exercise. If these measures fail to achieve glycemic goals, insulin should be initiated. Insulin analogs are more physiological than human insulin, and are associated with less risk of hypoglycemia, and …
The Association Of Interleukin-10 -1082, -819, -592 Polymorphisms And Tuberculosis Risk, Qianqian Liu, Wenzhang Li, Dongdong Li, Yulin Feng, Chuanmin Tao
The Association Of Interleukin-10 -1082, -819, -592 Polymorphisms And Tuberculosis Risk, Qianqian Liu, Wenzhang Li, Dongdong Li, Yulin Feng, Chuanmin Tao
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the association between interleukin (IL)-10 -1082, -819, -592 polymorphisms and tuberculosis (TB) risk. Methods: This study was conducted between July and October 2014 in West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. We searched and collected data from PUBMED, EMBASE, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, and WANGFANG up to October 2014. Results: A total of 37 studies were enrolled, including 8625 TB cases, and 9928 healthy controls. The IL-10-1082G/A polymorphism was found to be associated with TB susceptibility in Caucasian (GG versus GA+AA, odds ratio [OR] - 1.83, 95% confidence interval [CI] - 1.03-3.24). The IL-10-819C/T …
Leishmaniasis, Malaria, And Schistosomiasis Concurrently In An 8-Year-Old Boy
Leishmaniasis, Malaria, And Schistosomiasis Concurrently In An 8-Year-Old Boy
Saudi Medical Journal
An overlap in the distribution of the 2 diseases (leishmaniasis and malaria) was reported in endemic areas, and it can cause significant delay in the diagnosis of leishmaniasis. Here, an 8-year-old Yemeni boy who was initially diagnosed as malaria and schistosomiasis, and later on as leishmaniasis is reported. He presented with prolonged fever, hepatosplenomegaly, and diarrhea. His blood film was positive for Plasmodium falciparum malaria , and his stool was positive for Schistosoma mansoni . Although a full therapeutic course of antimalarial and schistosoma was administered, his fever, weight loss, and increased hepatosplenomegaly continued. Bone marrow aspiration was carried out …
Molecular Mechanisms Of Anti-Hyperglycemic Effects Of Costus Speciosus Extract In Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats, Haytham A. Ali, Omar A. Almaghrabi, Mohamed E. Afifi
Molecular Mechanisms Of Anti-Hyperglycemic Effects Of Costus Speciosus Extract In Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats, Haytham A. Ali, Omar A. Almaghrabi, Mohamed E. Afifi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the mechanisms of the anti-hyperglycemic effect of Costus speciosus (C. speciosus) root ethanolic extracts (CSREt) by assessing its action on insulin synthesis and glucose catabolic enzyme gene expression and activities in streptozotocin (STZ) diabetic rats. METHODS: This study was carried out at the Biochemical Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt between July and August 2013. Sixty male albino rats (120 +/- 20 g weight, and 6 months old) were used and divided into 6 groups (n=10). Two groups served as diabetic and nondiabetic controls. Four groups of STZ diabetic animals were given oral C. …
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Esophageal Cancer 2014, Ali M. Alzahrani, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Mohammed M. Rahal, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali H. Aljubran, Magdy S. Kandil, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Nizar M. Yamani, Ibraheem S. Alomary, Mosa A. Fagih
Saudi Oncology Society Clinical Management Guideline Series. Esophageal Cancer 2014, Ali M. Alzahrani, Shouki N. Bazarbashi, Mohammed M. Rahal, Ahmed S. Al-Shehri, Ali H. Aljubran, Magdy S. Kandil, Jamal E. Zekri, Abdullah A. Alsharm, Nizar M. Yamani, Ibraheem S. Alomary, Mosa A. Fagih
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Current Status Of Beta Blockers’ Use In The Management Of Hypertension, Shahid Akbar, Mohammad S. Alorainy
The Current Status Of Beta Blockers’ Use In The Management Of Hypertension, Shahid Akbar, Mohammad S. Alorainy
Saudi Medical Journal
Abstract The invention of beta (β)-blockers culminated in a new era in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CD), and changed the course of pharmacology research for years to come. Since the introduction of propranolol into clinical practice in 1964, β-blockers enjoyed a special place in the clinicians’ armamentarium against CDs, especially for patients with ischemic heart diseases, and are still one of the most extensively used therapeutic drugs in both cardiac and non-cardiac ailments. Current uses of β-blockers in CDs include ischemic heart diseases, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure. Other substantial non-cardiac uses include glaucoma, migraine, situational anxiety, benign …
Histopathological And Immune Alterations In Autopsied Kidneys, Ufuk Usta, Ebru Tastekin, Erhan Isler, Ali K. Kutlu, Fulya Oz Puyan
Histopathological And Immune Alterations In Autopsied Kidneys, Ufuk Usta, Ebru Tastekin, Erhan Isler, Ali K. Kutlu, Fulya Oz Puyan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To collect data on all detectable histologic and immune alterations from the kidneys of 55 autopsy cases. METHODS: This prospective study was carried out at the Department of Pathology, Medical Faculty, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey. Fifty-five cases were subjected to the study among 248 autopsies that were performed in 2011 and 2012. All kidney samples were evaluated under a light microscope and fresh tissue samples were used for immunofluorescence microscopy. Immunohistochemically kappa (κ) and lambda (λ) antibodies were applied to the tissue sections. The glomerular, tubulo-interstitial, and vascular alterations, as well as immune depositions were noted. RESULTS: The microscopic …
Cause Analysis And Therapeutic Methods Of Chylous Leakage After Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Weiping Ji, Juan Wang, Bin Song, Kailian Zheng, Hongyun Ma, Asaad Nadaf, Zhuo Shao, Gang Jin
Cause Analysis And Therapeutic Methods Of Chylous Leakage After Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Weiping Ji, Juan Wang, Bin Song, Kailian Zheng, Hongyun Ma, Asaad Nadaf, Zhuo Shao, Gang Jin
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To study and analyze the causes of chylous leakage after pancreaticoduodenectomy. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 381 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy (including pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy) in Shanghai Chang Hai Hospital Affiliated to the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China between January 2010 and December 2012. We also studied the relationship between postoperative chylous leakage and age, gender, surgical approach, and the tumor nature. RESULTS: The chylous leak was placed in 23 patients and the incidence of chylous leakage in patients was 0.6%. There was no significant difference in gender, age and tumor pathological pattern between the chylous leakage group and non-chylous …
Does Cesarean Section Have An Impact On The Successful Initiation Of Breastfeeding In Saudi Arabia?, Afnan A. Albokhary, Jennifer P. James
Does Cesarean Section Have An Impact On The Successful Initiation Of Breastfeeding In Saudi Arabia?, Afnan A. Albokhary, Jennifer P. James
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether the type of birth influenced breastfeeding outcomes. METHODS: This study used a quantitative descriptive correlation design study in a sample of 60 primigravida mothers. Participants were recruited over a 2-month period from June to July 2011 in the postnatal ward at King AbdulAziz University Hospital (KAUH) in Jeddah city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). RESULTS: The results of the study indicated that women who gave birth vaginally were more likely to breastfeed within the first hour, and at 24 hours after birth than those who had a cesarean section. The mothers who had cesarean section stated …
Effects Of Nutritional Management Intervention On Gestational Weight Gain And Perinatal Outcome, Xiao-Dong Luo, Xiaojing Dong, Jin Zhou
Effects Of Nutritional Management Intervention On Gestational Weight Gain And Perinatal Outcome, Xiao-Dong Luo, Xiaojing Dong, Jin Zhou
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate whether nutritional management intervention can prevent excessive weight gain during pregnancy and improve perinatal outcomes. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 276 pregnant women undergoing prenatal care between June 2010 and December 2011 at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Second Affiliate Hospital of the ChongQing University of Medical Sciences, Chongqing, China. Of them, 131 women received individualized nutritional management in addition to routine prenatal care (intervention group), and 145 women received only routine prenatal care (control group). The primary study outcome was gestational weight gain (GWG). Secondary outcomes included birth weight, Apgar score, and incidence of …
Using The Theory Of Planned Behavior To Predict Infant Restraint Use In Saudi Arabia, Anna Nelson, Naomi N. Modeste, Helen H. Marshak, Joyce W. Hopp
Using The Theory Of Planned Behavior To Predict Infant Restraint Use In Saudi Arabia, Anna Nelson, Naomi N. Modeste, Helen H. Marshak, Joyce W. Hopp
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether the theory of planned behavior (TPB) predicted intent of child restraint system (CRS) use among pregnant women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS: In this cross-sectional study conducted in Dallah Hospital, Riyadh, KSA during June-July 2013, 196 pregnant women completed surveys assessing their beliefs regarding CRS. Simultaneous observations were conducted among a different sample of 150 women to determine CRS usage at hospital discharge following maternity stay. RESULTS: Logistic regression model with TPB constructs and covariates as predictors of CRS usage intent was significant (χ2=64.986, p<0.0001) and predicted 38% of intent. There was an increase in odds of intent for attitudes (31.5%, p<0.05), subjective norm (55.3%, p<0.001), and perceived behavioral control (76.9%, p<0.001). The 3 logistic regression models testing the association of the relevant set of composite belief scores were also significant for attitudes (χ2=16.803, p<0.05), subjective norm (χ2=29.681, p<0.0001), and perceived behavioral control (χ2=20.516, p<0.05). The behavioral observation showed that none of the 150 women observed used CRS for their newborn at discharge. CONCLUSION: The TPB constructs were significantly and independently associated with higher intent for CRS usage. While TPB appears to be a useful tool to identify beliefs related to CRS usage intentions in KSA, the results of the separate behavioral observation indicate that intentions may not be related to the actual usage of CRS in the Kingdom. Further studies are recommended to examine this association.
Association Of Dietary Patterns With Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, And Blood Pressure In An Adult Population In Ahvaz, Iran, Fatemeh Haidari, Esmat Shirbeigi, Makan Cheraghpour, Majid Mohammadshahi
Association Of Dietary Patterns With Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, And Blood Pressure In An Adult Population In Ahvaz, Iran, Fatemeh Haidari, Esmat Shirbeigi, Makan Cheraghpour, Majid Mohammadshahi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To assess the association between dietary patterns, central obesity, and blood pressure (BP). METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated anthropometric measurements, BP, and usual dietary intakes of 243 men, aged 30-50 years old, working at the Education and Culture Systems in Ahvaz, Iran, between October 2011 and March 2012 using the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). RESULTS: Using the factor analysis, we extracted 3 major dietary patterns: “prudent”, “high protein” and “high fat”. After controlling for confounders (energy and physical activity), “prudent” pattern scores were negatively associated with body mass index, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, systolic and diastolic BP …
Protective Effect Of Seed Oil Of Herpetospermum Pedunculosum Against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Injury In Rats, Gang Li, Xiao-Yan Wang, You-Rui Suo, Hong-Lun Wang
Protective Effect Of Seed Oil Of Herpetospermum Pedunculosum Against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Injury In Rats, Gang Li, Xiao-Yan Wang, You-Rui Suo, Hong-Lun Wang
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the protective effect of Herpetospermum pedunculosum (H. pedunculosum) seed oil against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver damage. METHODS: This experimental study was conducted at the Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Yantai University, China from November 2012 to May 2013. The H. pedunculosum seed oil was extracted using supercritical carbon dioxide. The antioxidant activities of H. pedunculosum seed oil were assayed in vitro by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay, lipid peroxidation assay, and antihemolytic assay. Adult Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into 6 groups (10 rats/group) including control, CCl4, CCl4+bifendate, and CCl4+H. pedunculosum seed oil (3 …
Vancomycin-Induced Acute Tubular Necrosis, Ahmed M. Alkhunaizi, Kareem Hinedi
Vancomycin-Induced Acute Tubular Necrosis, Ahmed M. Alkhunaizi, Kareem Hinedi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To report nephrotoxicity in the form of acute tubular necrosis (ATN) related to vancomycin. METHODS: This study was conducted at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Saudi Aramco, Dharan, Saudi Arabia between June and August 2013. All patients who received intravenous vancomycin as a part of the hospital’s vancomycin stewardship program were monitored for the development of ATN. RESULTS: A total of 89 patients received vancomycin over a 3-month period. Three patients developed ATN attributed to high levels of vancomycin, with an incidence of 3.4%. CONCLUSION: Intravenous vancomycin is nephrotoxic and can lead to ATN. The medical community must be aware …
Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasma Gondii In Women In Najran City, Saudi Arabia, Ismail S. El-Shahawy, Mokhtar I. Khalil, Mosa M. Bahnass
Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasma Gondii In Women In Najran City, Saudi Arabia, Ismail S. El-Shahawy, Mokhtar I. Khalil, Mosa M. Bahnass
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among Saudi pregnant women in Najran City, as well as to measure the performance of the diagnostic tests used. METHODS: A total of 96 women attending prenatal special clinics (Oteafyn special clinic) in Najran Province, Saudi Arabia, over a one year period, from September 2012 to September 2013 were screened for the presence of Toxoplasma antibody in their blood serum using an indirect hemagglutination assay (IHA). Specific immunoglobulin (Ig) G and IgM antibodies were evaluated using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS: Out of the 96 samples of sera tested using IHA, …
Treatment Of Postoperative Purulent Pericarditis And Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome By Intensive Blood Purification, Xin Lin, Xian-Qing Shi, Yan Zha
Treatment Of Postoperative Purulent Pericarditis And Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome By Intensive Blood Purification, Xin Lin, Xian-Qing Shi, Yan Zha
Saudi Medical Journal
[No abstract available]
Assessment Of Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus In Saudi Arabia, Ayman A. Al-Hayek, Asirvatham A. Robert, Huda M. Abbas, Mohamed B. Itani, Abdulghani H. Al-Saeed, Amal E. Juhani, Hanouf S. Al-Goudah, Fahad S. Al-Sabaan
Assessment Of Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus In Saudi Arabia, Ayman A. Al-Hayek, Asirvatham A. Robert, Huda M. Abbas, Mohamed B. Itani, Abdulghani H. Al-Saeed, Amal E. Juhani, Hanouf S. Al-Goudah, Fahad S. Al-Sabaan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 214 adolescents (13-18 years) with T1DM at the Diabetes Treatment Center, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from June to September 2013. Respondents were selected by their availability during routine visits to outpatient clinics, and interviewed using the Arabic translated version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.0 Diabetes Module (PedsQL 3.0 DM) independently. RESULTS: Female gender, multiple daily injection (MDI), longer duration of T1DM (>7 years), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and adolescents …
Illicit Drug Abuse Affects Periodontal Health Status, Rayyan A. Kayal, Wael Y. Elias, Kholoud J. Alharthi, Abrar K. Demyati, Jumana M. Mandurah
Illicit Drug Abuse Affects Periodontal Health Status, Rayyan A. Kayal, Wael Y. Elias, Kholoud J. Alharthi, Abrar K. Demyati, Jumana M. Mandurah
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine periodontal health status among drug addicts in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: Drug addiction recovery patients were recruited from Al-Amal Rehabilitation Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between October and December 2012. A questionnaire was used to determine socio-demographic data, oral hygiene measures, and previous drug abuse. Full periodontal charting was carried out including probing depth, recession, attachment loss, bleeding on probing, and plaque index. RESULTS: A total of 57 male patients participated in the study. Cannabis was the drug of choice of most (66.7%) of the subjects, followed by amphetamines (52.6%), alcohol (43.9%), heroin (35.1%), …
Increased Systemic Low-Grade Inflammation In High Altitude Native Rats Mediated By Adrenergic Receptors, Fahaid H. Al-Hashem, Abdullah S. Assiri, Abdullah S. Shatoor, Hesham M. Elrefaey, Riyad M. Alessa, Mahmoud A. Alkhateeb
Increased Systemic Low-Grade Inflammation In High Altitude Native Rats Mediated By Adrenergic Receptors, Fahaid H. Al-Hashem, Abdullah S. Assiri, Abdullah S. Shatoor, Hesham M. Elrefaey, Riyad M. Alessa, Mahmoud A. Alkhateeb
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To compare the serum levels of inflammatory mediators in high altitude (HA) native rats, and to search for the possible underlying mechanism(s). METHODS: The study was carried out between January and April 2013. Fifty male rats from the same genetic pool were bred at either a HA or low altitude (LA) area. The study was carried out in 2 stages. In the first stage, serum levels of inflammatory markers, adhesive molecules, lipid profiles, catecholamines, magnesium (Mg+2), and lipid peroxidation were compared between theses 2 groups. In the second stages, inflammatory response and lipid peroxidation were analyzed in HA native …
Selenium Levels In Rice Samples From High And Low Risk Areas For Esophageal Cancer, Hadi Rahimzadeh-Barzoki, Hamidreza Joshaghani, Somayeh Beirami, Morteza Mansurian, Shahryar Semnani, Gholamreza Roshandel
Selenium Levels In Rice Samples From High And Low Risk Areas For Esophageal Cancer, Hadi Rahimzadeh-Barzoki, Hamidreza Joshaghani, Somayeh Beirami, Morteza Mansurian, Shahryar Semnani, Gholamreza Roshandel
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between selenium (Se) concentration in rice and the incidence of esophageal cancer (EC) in a high risk area in Northern Iran. METHODS: This ecological study was conducted in Golestan province of Iran in 2012. In this area, 45714 acres of land are cultivated by rice. A total of 69 rice samples were taken. We investigated Se concentrations by the voltammetric method. Statistical analysis was performed using the Pearson correlation test and Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS: The mean (+/-SD) Se level in rice samples was 0.229 (+/-0.145) mg/kg. The Se concentration was significantly higher in rice …
Bariatric Surgery. Its Role In ‘Curing’ Diabetes, Faris F. Matloub
Bariatric Surgery. Its Role In ‘Curing’ Diabetes, Faris F. Matloub
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.