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The Case For Indexing: Echocardiographic Dimensions In The Arab Gulf, Adil I. Jumani, Shaini C. Mani, Ghada A. Rashwan, Hadiza O. Ibrahim, Jumaa S. Aldhaheri, Safaa M. Almohdar, Khaled M. Alfakih
The Case For Indexing: Echocardiographic Dimensions In The Arab Gulf, Adil I. Jumani, Shaini C. Mani, Ghada A. Rashwan, Hadiza O. Ibrahim, Jumaa S. Aldhaheri, Safaa M. Almohdar, Khaled M. Alfakih
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate echocardiographic parameters in young Emirati males and compare them to American Society of Echocardiography/European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging reference ranges, highlighting the need for population-specific or indexed normal ranges. Echocardiographic reference ranges for cardiac dimensions are primarily derived from Western populations, which may not be suitable for smaller-bodied populations, such as Asians. Methods: Echocardiography was performed on 60 healthy Emirati males undergoing military recruitment from September to December 2024. Measurements included left ventricular (LV), aortic, and left atrial (LA) dimensions and volumes. Parameters were indexed to body surface area (BSA) and compared to established Western norms. Results: …
Patient-Reported Outcome Measurements In Clinical Trials In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Clinicaltrials.Gov
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To quantify use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in interventional trials conducted in Saudi Arabia and to determine whether PRO usage varies according to key trial characteristics. Methods: The ClinicalTrials.gov database was searched to identify all interventional trials located in Saudi Arabia. Two authors screened each trial’s primary and secondary outcomes and categorized each trial into: (1) trials in which PROs were mentioned or (2) trials in which PROs were not mentioned. The Chi-square test was used to examine associations between PRO use and certain trial characteristics. Results: The search identified 933 trials. Forty percent (n=371) reported PROs as …
Trends In Diabetes Mellitus Prevalence And Gender Disparities In Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Analysis, Mohammed A. Jeraiby, Jobran M. Moshi, Sama M. Maashi, Ali I. Shubaili, Mayssa S. Nadeem, Siddig I. Abdelwahab, Manal M. Taha, Ajiad Alhazmi
Trends In Diabetes Mellitus Prevalence And Gender Disparities In Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Analysis, Mohammed A. Jeraiby, Jobran M. Moshi, Sama M. Maashi, Ali I. Shubaili, Mayssa S. Nadeem, Siddig I. Abdelwahab, Manal M. Taha, Ajiad Alhazmi
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To analyze the prevalence of DM focusing on demographic trends, gender disparities, and age distribution. Additionally, it evaluates diabetes control rates. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study examined DM trends (2021–2023). It included patients with type 1 or type 2 DM from various healthcare settings. Results: The number overall number of diabetes cases has grown from 41,876 in 2021 to 46,889 in 2023, reflecting an annual rise of 5.7% (2022) and 6% (2023). The majority of cases (85.1%) were observed in individuals aged 40 and above, having the greatest prevalence in the 50–59 age group (25.3%). A significant gender …
Patterns Of Dermatological Emergencies At A Tertiary Hospital In Southwestern Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Study, Hamad A. Alfahaad
Patterns Of Dermatological Emergencies At A Tertiary Hospital In Southwestern Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Study, Hamad A. Alfahaad
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To examine the patterns and characteristics of dermatological emergencies managed at a tertiary hospital in the Southwest Region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This study employed a retrospective cross-sectional design conducted at King Khalid Hospital in Najran, Saudi Arabia. The study included patients who either visited the dermatology or emergency departments or were hospitalized due to dermatological conditions treated between January 2019 and December 2024. Results: The study included 126 patients, with an almost equal distribution of males (50.8%) and females (49.2%), predominantly Saudi nationals (78.6%). Most patients were aged 18-60 (65.1%) years. The most common skin lesion was …
Identifying Individuals At Risk Of Post-Stroke Depression: Development And Validation Of A Predictive Model, Saeed A. Alqahtani
Identifying Individuals At Risk Of Post-Stroke Depression: Development And Validation Of A Predictive Model, Saeed A. Alqahtani
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To identify the factors associated with post-stroke depression (PSD) and develop a machine learning predictive model using a large dataset, considering sociodemographic, lifestyle, and clinical factors. Methods: Our 2025 study used data from the 2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, released in September 2024. Data processing was carried out using Google Colab and Python. We carried out descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and feature importance analyses (mutual information and adjusted mutual information). A total of 4 machine-learning models were trained and evaluated: random forest, decision tree, gradient boosting, and logistic regression. Model performance was assessed using the accuracy, precision, …
Experience Of Pediatric Liver Disease At A University Hospital In Western Saudi Arabia, Nawal H. Almohammad, Rana Y. Bokhary
Experience Of Pediatric Liver Disease At A University Hospital In Western Saudi Arabia, Nawal H. Almohammad, Rana Y. Bokhary
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To describe the diverse spectrum presented by pediatric liver diseases and prevalence of histopathological patterns and assess the role of histopathological findings in predicting prognosis. Methods: We carried out a retrospective cohort study of 158 pediatric patients who underwent liver biopsy or resection for liver disease at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2014-2023). Demographic data, clinical data, and histopathological findings were analyzed using counts and percentages. Results: The majority of the patients were infants (n=83; 52.5%), with male predominance (n=97; 61.4%). Biopsies were the most common specimen type (n=137; 86.7%). Cholestatic/bile duct disorders were the most …
The Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease And Chronic Kidney Disease In Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease In Saudi Arabia, Walaa Mohammedsaeed, Abdullah Al Malki, Salma Alsayed
The Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease And Chronic Kidney Disease In Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease In Saudi Arabia, Walaa Mohammedsaeed, Abdullah Al Malki, Salma Alsayed
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To identify potential risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Saudi Arabian patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Methods: A 6-year prospective cohort study was carried out from January 2018 to January 2023, enrolling 1,500 patients. Data were initially collected between January 2018-2019, and follow-up assessments were carried out annually from 2020-2023. Patients were evaluated using biomarker analyses, and medical records were reviewed to assess the incidence of CVD and CKD. Biomarker levels, including blood creatinine, urine albumin, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), and other key parameters, were …
An Exploration Of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels After Unstable Femoral Intertrochanteric Fractures In Community-Dwelling Elderly, Hakan Zora, Gökhan Bayrak
An Exploration Of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels After Unstable Femoral Intertrochanteric Fractures In Community-Dwelling Elderly, Hakan Zora, Gökhan Bayrak
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: Inadequate vitamin D is related to increased fall risk, which leads to hip fractures among the elderly. Therefore, this study aimed to explore vitamin D levels and the variables potentially influencing the total hospitalization time of community-dwelling elderly patients with unstable femoral intertrochanteric fractures. Methods: Between 2020-2024, 75 elderly patients treated with total hip replacement (THR) were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into the deficient (<20 ng/mL, n=46), insufficient (20 to 29.99 ng/mL, n=16), and normal (≥30 ng/mL, n=13) serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) groups. Presence of delirium status, postoperative intensive care entrance, number of chronic diseases, preoperative waiting, and total hospitalization time after THR were recorded. Results: The cohorts’ mean serum 25(OH)D level was 20.11ng/mL. The deficient, insufficient, and normal serum 25(OH)D level groups displayed no significant difference in the postoperative intensive care entrance ( p =0.547) and the presence of delirium ( p =0.947). The multiple linear regression model indicated that elderly patients’ total hospitalization increases with the coefficients as the preoperative waiting time (β=0.466, p =0.001) and the number of chronic diseases (β=0.263, p =0.011) increase. Serum 25(OH)D level did not impact patients’ total hospitalization time (β=-0.072, p =0.474). Conclusion: This study indicated that community-dwelling elderly patients with unstable femoral intertrochanteric fractures had significantly decreased serum 25(OH)D levels. Reducing preoperative waiting time and monitoring and addressing chronic diseases may decrease total hospitalization. Efforts should focus on achieving and maintaining adequate vitamin D levels through supplementation post-hospitalization.
Validation Of Digirop- Birth And Digirop- Screen For The Discovery Of Retinopathy Of Prematurity Requiring Treatment In Preterm Births In Saudi Arabia, Huda K. Ahmedhussain, Lina H. Raffa, Amal M. Alosaimif, Sarah K. Alessa, Suzan Y. Alharbi, Hashem Almarzouki, Mansour A. Alqurashi
Validation Of Digirop- Birth And Digirop- Screen For The Discovery Of Retinopathy Of Prematurity Requiring Treatment In Preterm Births In Saudi Arabia, Huda K. Ahmedhussain, Lina H. Raffa, Amal M. Alosaimif, Sarah K. Alessa, Suzan Y. Alharbi, Hashem Almarzouki, Mansour A. Alqurashi
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To validate 2 DIGIROP prediction models for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) type 1 and compare them to other weight-based algorithms in a premature Saudi Arabian infant cohort. Methods: Preterm infants of 24-30 weeks’ gestational age (GA) or body weight (BW) of ≤1500g who were admitted to the neonatal units of 2 Jeddah tertiary centers between January 2015 and September 2021 were included (N=363). The DIGIROP-Birth employed the birth GA, gender, birth weight, and age at ROP onset as predictors. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) with 95% confidence interval, specificity, and sensitivity were projected. The …
Impact Of Dietary Intake On Brain Choline Levels: A 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study, Halima Hawesa, Mayar Alghumaiz, Renad Alghamdi, Nourah Alrabiah, Bayader Alfaifi, Hind Allam, Mahasin Gamalalddin, Haya Alshegri, Mansour Shanawani
Impact Of Dietary Intake On Brain Choline Levels: A 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study, Halima Hawesa, Mayar Alghumaiz, Renad Alghamdi, Nourah Alrabiah, Bayader Alfaifi, Hind Allam, Mahasin Gamalalddin, Haya Alshegri, Mansour Shanawani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the relationship between dietary choices and brain choline (Cho) levels using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). Methods: A total of 88 female students from the radiology department at King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, participated in this study. Brain total choline (tCho) levels were estimated using MRS single volume sequence at a 3 Tesla field, with an echo time of 30 ms, repetition time of 2000 ms, voxel size of 15x15x15 mm, and water suppression bandwidth of 50 Hz. Participants’ food consumption habits were assessed using a dietary questionnaire to quantify the amount of protein …
The Prevalence Of Alzheimer’S Disease Among Diabetic Patients In Saudi Arabia, Alhanouf S. Alqudah, Nahed S. Abaalkhail, Alanoud S. Alturki, Yasmen S. Naseer, Sara K. Almansour
The Prevalence Of Alzheimer’S Disease Among Diabetic Patients In Saudi Arabia, Alhanouf S. Alqudah, Nahed S. Abaalkhail, Alanoud S. Alturki, Yasmen S. Naseer, Sara K. Almansour
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) among 228 Saudi adults with diabetes, aiming to assess cognitive awareness through a questionnaire. It explores risk factors, symptoms, prevention strategies, and attitudes towards dementia, while integrating demographic data to illuminate cognitive landscapes and correlations between diabetes and cognitive health. Methods: Trained dietitians administered questionnaires to 228 adult Saudi diabetic participants, focusing on their understanding of AD across various domains. The study employed validated tools for data collection and amalgamated responses with demographic and medical details. Results: Of the 228 participants, 56.6% were female. Findings revealed a high acknowledgment of 3 …
Hospital Readmission After An Acute Admission To Internal Medicine: Causes And Risk Factors In A Tertiary Care Center In Saudi Arabia, Mutaz H. Althobaiti, Khaled A. Alkhowaiter, Duha K. Alahmadi, Omar S. Baharoon, Al-Zahraa S. Almahlawi, Mohammed Alqahtani, Hamdan H. Al-Jahdali, Jinan Z. Shamou, Laila A. Layqah, Salim A. Baharoon
Hospital Readmission After An Acute Admission To Internal Medicine: Causes And Risk Factors In A Tertiary Care Center In Saudi Arabia, Mutaz H. Althobaiti, Khaled A. Alkhowaiter, Duha K. Alahmadi, Omar S. Baharoon, Al-Zahraa S. Almahlawi, Mohammed Alqahtani, Hamdan H. Al-Jahdali, Jinan Z. Shamou, Laila A. Layqah, Salim A. Baharoon
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the risk factors associated with single and multiple hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge. Methods: A retrospective study carried out during 2019 at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Using simple random sampling with an estimated prevalence of readmission rates between 10-20%, the calculated sample size was 200 patients. Patients were classified into 2 categories: patients with single or multiple readmissions. For comparison of categorical variables, the Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test were employed as relevant. Means comparisons were carried out using independent samples t-test. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was implemented to identify …
Spectrum And Classification Of Atp7b Variants With Clinical Correlation In Children With Wilson Disease, Ruqayah Gy. Al-Obaidi, Bassam Ms. Al-Musawi
Spectrum And Classification Of Atp7b Variants With Clinical Correlation In Children With Wilson Disease, Ruqayah Gy. Al-Obaidi, Bassam Ms. Al-Musawi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study the spectrum and classification of ATP7B variants in Iraqi children with Wilson disease by direct gene sequencing with clinical correlation. Methods: Fifty-five unrelated children with a clinical diagnosis of Wilson disease (WD) were recruited. Deoxyribonucleic acid was extracted from peripheral blood samples, and variants in the ATP7B gene were identified using next-generation sequencing. Results: Seventy-six deleterious variants were detected in 97 out of 110 alleles of the ATP7B gene. Thirty (54.5%) patients had 2 disease-causing variants (15 homozygous and 15 compound heterozygous). Twelve (21.8%) patients had one disease-causing variant and one variant of uncertain significance (VUS) with …
Risk Factors For Depression Symptoms In Adolescents: A Population-Based Study, Dewinda Candrarukmi, Fitri Hartanto, Tunjung Wibowo, Hari W. Nugroho, Moh S. Anam, Braghmandita W. Indraswari, Qodri Santosa, Nazliah Hanum
Risk Factors For Depression Symptoms In Adolescents: A Population-Based Study, Dewinda Candrarukmi, Fitri Hartanto, Tunjung Wibowo, Hari W. Nugroho, Moh S. Anam, Braghmandita W. Indraswari, Qodri Santosa, Nazliah Hanum
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To ascertain the prevalence of depressive symptoms and identify related risk factors among adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out using an online questionnaire completed by 1,413 adolescents from Central Java and Yogyakarta Provinces، Indonesia. The validated Indonesian version of the Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI) was used to evaluate depressive symptoms. Results: Symptoms of depression were identified in 28.5% of participants. Multivariate analysis revealed important risk factors, including female gender (OR 3.962, 95% CI 2.684–5.849), having mother who is a housewife (OR 4.155, 95% CI 1.424–12.126) or works in labor/farming/self-employment (OR 3.665, 95% CI 1.216–11.051), residing with a …
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Ajwa Date Extract (Phoenix Dactylifera L.): Phytochemical Analysis, Antiviral Activity Against Herpes Simplex Virus-I And Coxsackie B4 Virus, And In Silico Study, Ahmad K. Aljohani, Nader A. Maghrabi, Osama M. Alrehili, Abdulaziz S. Alharbi, Rawad S. Alsihli, Abdulrahman M. Alharthe, Rayan S. Albladi, Khalid A. Alosaimi, Bader M. Albadrani, Samar F. Miski, Hossein M. Elbadawy, Bandar D. Alrehaili, Fahd A. Abdelkarem, Modather F. Hussein
Ajwa Date Extract (Phoenix Dactylifera L.): Phytochemical Analysis, Antiviral Activity Against Herpes Simplex Virus-I And Coxsackie B4 Virus, And In Silico Study, Ahmad K. Aljohani, Nader A. Maghrabi, Osama M. Alrehili, Abdulaziz S. Alharbi, Rawad S. Alsihli, Abdulrahman M. Alharthe, Rayan S. Albladi, Khalid A. Alosaimi, Bader M. Albadrani, Samar F. Miski, Hossein M. Elbadawy, Bandar D. Alrehaili, Fahd A. Abdelkarem, Modather F. Hussein
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the phytochemical composition of Ajwa date extract and evaluate its antiviral activity and mechanism of action. Methods: High perfomance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry were used to analyze the phytochemical profile of Ajwa date extract. The antiviral activity was assessed using the MTT colorimetric assay against herpes simplex virus type I (HSV-I) and coxsackievirus B4 (CVB-4). Assessment of the mechanism of action against HSV-I was carried out using 3 protocols. Molecular docking and quantum chemical calculations were carried out to predict the binding affinities of the identified compounds to viral glycoprotein D. Results: …
Oncological Surgical Outcomes For Colorectal Cancer Surgery With Loco-Regional Anesthesia: A Feasibility Study, Hüseyin Fahri Martlı, Eda Şahingöz, Emre Şimşek, Ayça Tuba Özcan, Efnan Aşık, Sadettin Er, Erdinç Çetinkaya
Oncological Surgical Outcomes For Colorectal Cancer Surgery With Loco-Regional Anesthesia: A Feasibility Study, Hüseyin Fahri Martlı, Eda Şahingöz, Emre Şimşek, Ayça Tuba Özcan, Efnan Aşık, Sadettin Er, Erdinç Çetinkaya
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the pathological outcomes of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who were unsuitable for general anesthesia and underwent regional anesthesia in terms of their suitability for oncological surgery. Methods: A total of 53 patients who underwent mesocolicormesorectal surgery under regional anesthesia at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, between May 2019 and May 2023 were retrospectively examined. The negative margins of the proximal, distal, and circumferential margins of specimens, as well as the number of lymph nodes removed, were analyzed. Results: All the patients had clear proximal, distal, and circumferential surgical margins. The median number of lymph nodes removed …
Predictors Of Hypoglycemia Among Children Admitted In The Emergency Pediatric Unit Of The University Of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria, Ruqayyatu A. Imam, Hassan A. Elechi, Hauwa Y. Musa, Adamu I. Rabasa, Habiba B. Bakari
Predictors Of Hypoglycemia Among Children Admitted In The Emergency Pediatric Unit Of The University Of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria, Ruqayyatu A. Imam, Hassan A. Elechi, Hauwa Y. Musa, Adamu I. Rabasa, Habiba B. Bakari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and pattern of hypoglycemia among children admitted to the Emergency Pediatric Unit (EPU) at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between February and September 2020. Blood glucose, along with other relevant laboratory investigations, was measured for each patient upon admission to the EPU using a point-of-care test glucometer (ACCU-CHEK with strips). Results: Of the 340 children recruited for the study, 54 patients had hypoglycemia (<2.2 mmol/L), giving a prevalence rate of 15.9%. Thirty-six (66.7%) of the children with hypoglycemia were under the age of 5 years (odds ratio [OR]: 6.218 [1.077–35.912], p =0.041) and 26 (48.1%) were severely underweight (OR: 3.692 [1.266–10.971], p =0.017). Factors such as not having eaten for at least 16 h, weakness, and coma at presentation all independently predicted hypoglycemia (OR: 5.696 [1.768–18.352], 6.556 [1.730–24.850], 9.479 [3.092–29.059], p =0.004, 0.006 and <0.001) respectively. Severe malaria was also independently related to hypoglycemia (OR: 2.720 [0.554–13.365], p =0.021). Conclusion: Hypoglycemia is a common occurrence among children admitted to the EPU. Factors such as being under five years old, in a coma, weakness, severe malaria, and prolonged fasting were all identified as independent predictors of hypoglycemia. Therefore, routine blood glucose monitoring of children admitted to the EPU, specifically those at higher risk, is recommended.
The Relationship Between Mothers With Careers In Higher Education And Child Development In Indonesia, Zakiyah Yasin, Ahmad Nawawi, Shrimarti R. Devy, Siti R. Nadhiroh
The Relationship Between Mothers With Careers In Higher Education And Child Development In Indonesia, Zakiyah Yasin, Ahmad Nawawi, Shrimarti R. Devy, Siti R. Nadhiroh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the association of mothers with a career in higher educati--on and their children’s growth and development. Methods: This was an analytical study with a cross-sectional design carried out at Wiraraja University, Sumenep, Indonesia, from March to August 2023. The samples were female lecturers at Wiraraja University. A total of 107 mothers were selected using total sampling. The mother’s career was identified using a questionnaire and their child’s growth and development were measured using child development pre-screening questionnaire. This study used Spearman’s test data analysis. Results: The correlation coefficient was 0.512 indicating a moderately strong relationship between working …
Assessing The Accuracy And Efficiency Of Chat Gpt-4 Omni (Gpt-4o) In Biomedical Statistics: Comparative Study With Traditional Tools, Anusha S. Meo, Narmeen Shaikh, Sultan A. Meo
Assessing The Accuracy And Efficiency Of Chat Gpt-4 Omni (Gpt-4o) In Biomedical Statistics: Comparative Study With Traditional Tools, Anusha S. Meo, Narmeen Shaikh, Sultan A. Meo
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To assess the accuracy of ChatGPT-4 Omni (GPT-4o) in biomedical statistics. The recent novel inauguration of Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT-Omni (GPT-4o), has emerged with the potential to analyze sophisticated and extensive data sets, challenging the expertise of statisticians using traditional statistical tools for data analysis. Methods: This study was performed in the Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in May 2024. Three datasets in a raw Excel file format were imported onto Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29 for data analysis. Based on this analysis, a script of 9 questions …
Silent Reactivation Of Varicella Zoster Virus In Hemodialysis Patients.: A Management Dilemma, Bandar A. Suliman, Hassan T. Alhazmi, Hamzah A. Alamri, Ahmed A. Aljuhani, Mohammed S. Younis, Khalid H. Mahallawi, Fayez H. Alsehli, Ibrahim T. Alomani, Bashayer A. Almoutairi, Yasser S. Asar, Mohammed A. Alkhaily, Walaa A. Momena, Waleed H. Mahallawi
Silent Reactivation Of Varicella Zoster Virus In Hemodialysis Patients.: A Management Dilemma, Bandar A. Suliman, Hassan T. Alhazmi, Hamzah A. Alamri, Ahmed A. Aljuhani, Mohammed S. Younis, Khalid H. Mahallawi, Fayez H. Alsehli, Ibrahim T. Alomani, Bashayer A. Almoutairi, Yasser S. Asar, Mohammed A. Alkhaily, Walaa A. Momena, Waleed H. Mahallawi
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To determine the seroprevalence of Varicella Zoster virus (VZV) immunoglobulin (Ig)G and IgM antibodies among hemodialysis patients (HDP). Additionally, the presence of VZV viral DNA has been investigated for possible reactivation status. Methods: Sera from 265 individuals were collected and tested. The study was carried out from November 2023 to February 2024. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was accomplished to determine the VZV IgG and IgM antibody levels. The viral DNA was tested by qPCR. Results: We found a significantly higher proportion of Host defense peptides (HDP) have positive antibody levels compared to healthy controls (HC) (92.0% of HDP …
Measles Cases Surge Worldwide, Infecting 10.3 Million People In 2023
Measles Cases Surge Worldwide, Infecting 10.3 Million People In 2023
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Increased Expression Of Abo Blood Group Antigens Secretion Phenotype With O Blood Group And Age Advances, Jamil M. Obaid, Sultan A. Saghir, Amir M. Al-Hroob, Shaima A. Mohammed, Ola’A A. Melhi, Ashgan A. Alhomamy, Elham A. Al-Qodaimi
Increased Expression Of Abo Blood Group Antigens Secretion Phenotype With O Blood Group And Age Advances, Jamil M. Obaid, Sultan A. Saghir, Amir M. Al-Hroob, Shaima A. Mohammed, Ola’A A. Melhi, Ashgan A. Alhomamy, Elham A. Al-Qodaimi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To ascertain the prevalence of ABH antigen secretors and non-secretors among Yemenis. In addition to explore the factors that may affect the expression of the secretion phenotype. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out between May and September 2022 on 215 healthy Yemeni individuals at the International Malaysian University, Ibb, Yemen. The participants were tested for blood group antigen on their blood samples using standard test tube method using the suitable ABH antisera. Saliva was collected and tested for secretion using hemagglutination inhibition test with suitable A, B, and H antisera. Before collecting the blood samples, informed consent was …
The Association Of Liver Fibrosis And Chronic Kidney Disease In Patients With Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rehab Badawi, Sara Essam Hasby, Walaa Elkhalawany, Waleed Elrefaey, Nahla Ahmed Khalf, Hanaa Ibrahim Okda
The Association Of Liver Fibrosis And Chronic Kidney Disease In Patients With Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rehab Badawi, Sara Essam Hasby, Walaa Elkhalawany, Waleed Elrefaey, Nahla Ahmed Khalf, Hanaa Ibrahim Okda
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the relation between liver fibrosis and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) patients and its risk factors. Methods: The current study was carried out at Tanta University Hospital, Tanta, Egypt, from May 2021 to January 2023 and included 84 MAFLD patients with CKD and 80 MAFLD patients without CKD. All participants had been examined by abdominal ultrasonography and transient elastography with controlled attenuation parameter. Results: Chronic kidney disease patients exhibited a greater incidence of fibrosis compared to patients without CKD (75.6% vs. 24.4%). Logistic analysis demonstrated that the presence of multiple health conditions, …
Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Predicts Postoperative Delirium In Elderly: A Meta-Analysis, Siye Xie, Qi Wu
Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Predicts Postoperative Delirium In Elderly: A Meta-Analysis, Siye Xie, Qi Wu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review current evidence on using the geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) in predicting postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients. Methods: The literature search was performed in core databases to include all the cohort studies on the association between GNRI and risk of POD for further meta-analysis. Results: A total of 6 studies with 4242 patients underwent this meta-analysis, which showed that the risk of POD was higher in patients with moderate and high GNRI than the ones with low GNRI (odds ratio [OR]=2.04, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.58, 2.64], p <0.001), and moderate and high GNRI significantly increased the risk of POD in patients of 60 to 75 years or above [OR=1.98, 95%CI (1.49, 2.62), p <0.001; OR=2.79, 95%CI (1.38, 5.64), p =0.004, respectively]. Conclusion: Therefore, moderate and high GNRI increased the risk of POD in elderly patients.
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Comparative Analysis Of Nutritional Quality And Microbial Contamination In Camel Milk: Evaluating Safety And Public Health Risks Between Camel Milk Obtained From Street Vendors And Farms In Saudi Arabia, Nisreen M. Abdulsalam, Ebtehal M. Alghamdi
Comparative Analysis Of Nutritional Quality And Microbial Contamination In Camel Milk: Evaluating Safety And Public Health Risks Between Camel Milk Obtained From Street Vendors And Farms In Saudi Arabia, Nisreen M. Abdulsalam, Ebtehal M. Alghamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the nutritional quality and microbial contamination of raw camel milk sourced from street vendors and compare it with milk obtained from farms, with a particular emphasis on pathogenic organisms. Methods: Twenty samples were systematically collected from street vendors and farms between July 2022 and February 2023 and analyzed at King Fahad Medical Research Centre and the Pharmacy College, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The microbial analysis employed culture-dependent techniques for colony-forming unit analysis and isolation of microbial colonies from milk samples. Microbial identification utilized advanced methods, including VITEK-MS equipment and the MALDI-TOF technique. The chemical composition …
Determination Of The Effectiveness Of The Three-Minute Nutrition Screening (3-Minns) Tool In Adult Patients Hospitalized In A Cardiology Clinic, Asli Onur Canaydin, Habibe Sahin
Determination Of The Effectiveness Of The Three-Minute Nutrition Screening (3-Minns) Tool In Adult Patients Hospitalized In A Cardiology Clinic, Asli Onur Canaydin, Habibe Sahin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the efficacy of the 3-Minute Nutrition Screening (3-MinNS) tool in adults hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study of 759 cardiovascular disease patients in Erciyes University Cardiology Clinic, anthropometric measurements and some routine biochemical parameters were recorded, and nutrition screening tools were used to determine malnutrition status. The power of 3-MinNS to detect malnutrition in cardiovascular diseases patients was calculated. Results: There was a strong positive correlation between 3-MinNS and Nutrition Risk Screening-2002 (NRS-2002) (r=0.719, p <0.001). A moderate agreement was found between 3-MinNS and NRS-2002 (κ=0.496, p <0.001). The sensitivity, specificity, and AUC of 3-MinNS were 79.1%, 75.0%, and 0.851, respectively, and it was determined to be a moderately effective nutrition screening tool that can be used to identify malnutrition in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Conclusion: The 3-MinNS is a moderately effective nutrition screening tool that can be administered within the first 24 hours of hospitalization in patients with cardiovascular diseases.
The Influence Of Social, Demographic And Economic Factors On Fertility Trends In Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Longitudinal Time Trend Analysis-1980-2021, Sultan A. Meo, Narmeen Shaikh, Anusha S. Meo
The Influence Of Social, Demographic And Economic Factors On Fertility Trends In Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Longitudinal Time Trend Analysis-1980-2021, Sultan A. Meo, Narmeen Shaikh, Anusha S. Meo
Saudi Medical Journal
Abstract Objectives: To analyze the fertility rate trends in the GCC countries and their association with socioeconomic factors so that policymakers may use the study findings for future healthcare plans. Methods: Total population, crude death rate, life expectancy, literacy rate, human development index (HDI), female employment, unemployment rate, urbanisation, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and inflation were chosen as possible predictors of TFR trends. The data were collected for the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study and other official databases such as the World Bank, the United Nations Development Program and Our World in Data for the 6 Gulf …
Middle East Immunology Summit Of The Gulf Cooperation Council Association Of Immunology And Rheumatology (Gcc Air), 2023 Dubai, United Arab Emirate. Scientific Abstracts And Case Reports, Ahmed S. Zayat, Saadeya Naji, Omar Syed, Adeeba Al-Herz, Ahmed Elasareeri, Mira Merashli, Mahdi Abusalameh, Waleed Hafiz, Elsadeg Sharif, Martin Lee, Fahdah Alokaily, Suad Hannawi
Middle East Immunology Summit Of The Gulf Cooperation Council Association Of Immunology And Rheumatology (Gcc Air), 2023 Dubai, United Arab Emirate. Scientific Abstracts And Case Reports, Ahmed S. Zayat, Saadeya Naji, Omar Syed, Adeeba Al-Herz, Ahmed Elasareeri, Mira Merashli, Mahdi Abusalameh, Waleed Hafiz, Elsadeg Sharif, Martin Lee, Fahdah Alokaily, Suad Hannawi
Saudi Medical Journal
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