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Prevalence Of Vitamin-Mineral Supplement Use Among Jordan University Students., Ahmad A. Suleiman, Omar K. Alboqai, Nada Yasein, Mohamed K. Al-Essa, Khader El Masri
Prevalence Of Vitamin-Mineral Supplement Use Among Jordan University Students., Ahmad A. Suleiman, Omar K. Alboqai, Nada Yasein, Mohamed K. Al-Essa, Khader El Masri
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence, reasons, source of information of vitamin-mineral supplement uses, and their relationship with selected demographic and lifestyle characteristics among Jordan University students. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was carried out at Jordan University, Amman, Jordan from March to September 2005. The survey included 1,187 students aged 17-28 years. A multistage stratified sampling technique was used to recruit the participants from different majors at Jordan University. A self-administered questionnaire containing questions on use of vitamin-mineral supplement during the last year, demographic, and lifestyle characteristics was completed. RESULTS The overall prevalence of vitamin-mineral supplement use during the last year …
The Importance Of Cd10 And H-Caldesmon In The Distinction Of Smooth Muscle Tumors Of The Uterus And Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma., Ozlem Saraydaroglu, Sema Ozuysal, Mehtap Kasap, Kemal Ozerkan
The Importance Of Cd10 And H-Caldesmon In The Distinction Of Smooth Muscle Tumors Of The Uterus And Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma., Ozlem Saraydaroglu, Sema Ozuysal, Mehtap Kasap, Kemal Ozerkan
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Walnut Leaf Aqueous Extract On Blood Sugar And Lipids In Male Diabetic Rats., Komeili Gholamreza, Bagheri Hossein
Effects Of Walnut Leaf Aqueous Extract On Blood Sugar And Lipids In Male Diabetic Rats., Komeili Gholamreza, Bagheri Hossein
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Intraoperative Mitomycin C Application On Recurrence Of Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy., Farhad Farahani, Ahmad Ramezani
Effect Of Intraoperative Mitomycin C Application On Recurrence Of Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy., Farhad Farahani, Ahmad Ramezani
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Of Metformin Treatment For Weight Gain Associated With Initiation Of Risperidone In Children And Adolescents, Soroor Arman, Mohammad R. Sadramely, Mortaza Nadi, Navid Koleini
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Of Metformin Treatment For Weight Gain Associated With Initiation Of Risperidone In Children And Adolescents, Soroor Arman, Mohammad R. Sadramely, Mortaza Nadi, Navid Koleini
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of metformin treatment on the risperidone-induced body weight gain in patients. METHODS: In a 12-weeks, double-blind, placebo controlled, randomized trial between October 2006 and October 2007 which was conducted in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Consultation Center of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 49 patients were entered the study with schizophrenia diagnosis. Then metformin (500 mg bid) or placebo was administrated with risperidone (6 mg) for the patients. Weight, height, and body mass index BMI were measured at the beginning, at 4 weeks, and at 12 weeks of the study. Changes in weight and BMI …
Patterns Of Breastfeeding Practice During The First 6 Months Of Life In Saudi Arabia., Ghulam Nabi, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi, Fouzia Alhreashy
Patterns Of Breastfeeding Practice During The First 6 Months Of Life In Saudi Arabia., Ghulam Nabi, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi, Fouzia Alhreashy
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Obesity Among Female School Children In North West Riyadh In Relation To Affluent Lifestyle, Awatif A Alam
Obesity Among Female School Children In North West Riyadh In Relation To Affluent Lifestyle, Awatif A Alam
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of obesity among elementary school female students and to identify some obesity-associated risk factors. METHODS: This cross-sectional study surveyed healthy female school students (grades 4-6) during 2006-2007. Four private schools in North West Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were selected where the majority of high income families enrolled their daughters. One thousand and two hundred students were included. A pre-designed validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Weights and heights were measured, and the body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Students were categorized into obese and non-obese according to BMI by age scale. RESULTS: A …
High Prevalence Of The Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. An Emerging Health Care Priority, Latifa M. Baynouna, Anthony D. Revel, Nico J. Nagelkerke, Tariq M. Jaber, Aziz O. Omar, Nader M. Ahmed, Mohammad K. Naziruldeen, Mamdouh F. Al-Sayed, Fuad A. Nour
High Prevalence Of The Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. An Emerging Health Care Priority, Latifa M. Baynouna, Anthony D. Revel, Nico J. Nagelkerke, Tariq M. Jaber, Aziz O. Omar, Nader M. Ahmed, Mohammad K. Naziruldeen, Mamdouh F. Al-Sayed, Fuad A. Nour
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cardiovascular mortality is a leading cause of death. Yet, there is a dearth of data on its risk factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional community based study on established cardiovascular risk factors carried out between February 2004 - February 2005 in Al-Ain City, UAE. Subjects were interviewed, blood pressure, weight, height, fasting blood sugar, and lipid profile measured. Framingham risk scores were used for risk assessment. RESULTS: Eight hundred seventeen subjects (403 males and 414 females) completed the survey, of these 28.4% had a Framingham risk assessment score of more than 20%, 23.3% had diabetes …
Modified Alvarado Score For Acute Appendicitis In Overweight Patients, Abdul-Rahman S. Al-Mulhim, Ali I. Al-Sultan
Modified Alvarado Score For Acute Appendicitis In Overweight Patients, Abdul-Rahman S. Al-Mulhim, Ali I. Al-Sultan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To find out the efficacy of Modified Alvarado (MA) scoring system in diagnosis of acute appendicitis in the overweight patients. METHODS: All the patients with suspected acute appendicitis admitted in the surgical department at King Fahad Hospital, Hofuf, Al-Hassa, during the period from September 2004 to December 2006 were included in the study. Patients with score of 7 or more of modified Alvarado score were included, patients with score of 6 or less were excluded. All patients underwent diagnostic laparoscopy, and the diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination. RESULTS: There was total of 228 patients. Twenty -four percent were …
Magnitude And Determinants Of Osteoporosis In Adult Population Of South Sharqiya Region Of Oman., Jai J. Shukla, Rajiv B. Khandekar
Magnitude And Determinants Of Osteoporosis In Adult Population Of South Sharqiya Region Of Oman., Jai J. Shukla, Rajiv B. Khandekar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the incidence of hip fractures as an indicator for osteoporosis in the >40 years old Omani population of the South Sharqiya region of Oman. We also recommended a policy for addressing osteoporosis in this community. METHODS: Orthopedic surgeons noted and treated patients with hip fracture that were due to a fall over 5 years September 2002 to August 2007 at Sur Hospital, Oman. Their preoperative information, such as bone involved, co-morbidities, history of fractures, and the type of treatment were collected. We used the population of the study area to calculate the annual incidence of fractures. RESULTS: …
The Effects Of Combined Use Of Glutamine And Growth Hormone On The Bacterial Translocation Associated With Obstructive Jaundice., Fehmi Celebi, Gurkan Ozturk, Mehmet Kizilkaya
The Effects Of Combined Use Of Glutamine And Growth Hormone On The Bacterial Translocation Associated With Obstructive Jaundice., Fehmi Celebi, Gurkan Ozturk, Mehmet Kizilkaya
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of combined use of glutamine and growth hormone on bacterial translocation. METHODS: The study was performed at the laboratories of the Department of Physiology at Ataturk University Medical School, Erzurum, Turkey between June and September 2007. Forty rats divided into 5 groups of 8, were included in the study. In the study groups, the common bile duct was ligated to obtain obstructive jaundice. The rats in the control group CG were given sodium chloride, in the glutamine group GLG they were given glutamine, in the growth hormone group GHG, growth hormone, and in the glutamine …
Intravascular Catheter Colonization And Related Bloodstream Infection In The Heart Surgery Intensive Care Unit., Khosrow Hashemzadeh, Reza Ghotaslou, Marjan Dehdilani
Intravascular Catheter Colonization And Related Bloodstream Infection In The Heart Surgery Intensive Care Unit., Khosrow Hashemzadeh, Reza Ghotaslou, Marjan Dehdilani
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To study the incidence of catheter tip colonization, catheter-related infections, their risk factors, and to compare these data with other studies. METHODS: Since 2006, we have had a through program for the insertion and care of all catheters used at cardiac surgical intensive care unit SICU, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, between May 15, 2006 and September 15, 2007. We studied prospectively 183 catheters in 150 patients in relation to insertion data and catheter characteristics, catheterization time and microbiological cultures. These catheters were in place for >48 hours over a 16 months period. Risk factors were analyzed …
Multi-Drug Resistant Ewingella Americana., Syed Z. Bukhari, Waleed M. Hussain, Mohammad I. Fatani, Ahmad M. Ashshi
Multi-Drug Resistant Ewingella Americana., Syed Z. Bukhari, Waleed M. Hussain, Mohammad I. Fatani, Ahmad M. Ashshi
Saudi Medical Journal
We report a case of pneumonia due to multi-drug resistant Ewingella americana in a young patient admitted in the Intensive Care Unit of Hera General Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia with severe head injury in a road traffic accident. He was an Indonesian pilgrim who had traveled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj in December 2007. Ewingella americana was identified to be the pathogen of pneumonia with clinical signs and symptoms along with positive radiological findings.
Comparison Of Anemia Between Helicobacter Pylori Negative And Positive Adults, Mohammad T. Haghi-Ashtiani, Maryam Monajemzadeh
Comparison Of Anemia Between Helicobacter Pylori Negative And Positive Adults, Mohammad T. Haghi-Ashtiani, Maryam Monajemzadeh
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Trends In The Nutritional Status Of Saudi Children, Mohammad I. El-Mouzan, Abdullah Al-Herbish, Abdullah A. Al-Salloum, Ahmad A. Al-Omar, Mansour M. Qurachi
Trends In The Nutritional Status Of Saudi Children, Mohammad I. El-Mouzan, Abdullah Al-Herbish, Abdullah A. Al-Salloum, Ahmad A. Al-Omar, Mansour M. Qurachi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the trend in the nutritional status of Saudi children over a 10-year period. METHODS: The growth data collected between 1993-1994 were compared with those collected between 2004-2005 from all regions of the Kingdom. Both nutritional surveys had a similar design leading to representative samples of Saudi children determined by multistage probability sampling. Similar methodology of measurements of the weight and height were used. The data from the 1994 study, including the third, fifth, fiftieth, ninety-fifth, and the ninety-seventh percentiles, were plotted on the 2005 charts for the weight for age, height for age, weight for height. RESULTS: …
Elevated Plasma Total Homocysteine In Preeclampsia, Malihe Hasanzadeh, Hossein Ayatollahi, Mahdi Farzadnia, Sedigeh Ayati, Mehdi K. Khoob
Elevated Plasma Total Homocysteine In Preeclampsia, Malihe Hasanzadeh, Hossein Ayatollahi, Mahdi Farzadnia, Sedigeh Ayati, Mehdi K. Khoob
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the possible association between hyperhomocysteinemia and preeclampsia. METHODS: A case-control study was carried out in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Ghaem Hospitals in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran from May 2004 to August 2006 and included 75 preeclamptic patients, 37 women with mild preeclampsia, and 38 women with severe preeclampsia, in addition we included 40 controls without pregnancy complications. Plasma total homocysteine was determined in all subjects by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS: The 3 groups were similar in age and body. Patients with severe preeclampsia had significantly higher mean plasma levels …
Management Of Concomitant Coronary And Advanced Carotid Artery Disease, Bulend Ketenci, M.Rasit Guney, Serdar Cimen, Rafet Gunay, Batuhan Ozay, Recai Turkoglu, Vedat Ozkul, Alper Gorur, Murat Demirtas
Management Of Concomitant Coronary And Advanced Carotid Artery Disease, Bulend Ketenci, M.Rasit Guney, Serdar Cimen, Rafet Gunay, Batuhan Ozay, Recai Turkoglu, Vedat Ozkul, Alper Gorur, Murat Demirtas
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Investigation Of The Role Of The Exogenous Klebsiella Pneumoniae Contaminants In Neonatal Infections, Yasar Nakipoglu, Mine A. Kucuker, Handan Katranci, Sengul Derbentli
Investigation Of The Role Of The Exogenous Klebsiella Pneumoniae Contaminants In Neonatal Infections, Yasar Nakipoglu, Mine A. Kucuker, Handan Katranci, Sengul Derbentli
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Biphasic Insulin Aspart 30 Treatment Improves Glycemic Control Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes In Saudi Arabia And The Gulf Region, Nasrat M. Ayad, Waleed A. Fattah, Hani Bakry
Biphasic Insulin Aspart 30 Treatment Improves Glycemic Control Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes In Saudi Arabia And The Gulf Region, Nasrat M. Ayad, Waleed A. Fattah, Hani Bakry
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Medical Ethics And Chronic Pain Management, Jamil S. Anwari
Medical Ethics And Chronic Pain Management, Jamil S. Anwari
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Study Of The Newborn Feeding Behaviors And Fentanyl Concentration In Colostrum After An Analgesic Dose Of Epidural And Intravenous Fentanyl In Cesarean Section, Hala M Goma, Reem N Said, Amr M. El-Ela
Study Of The Newborn Feeding Behaviors And Fentanyl Concentration In Colostrum After An Analgesic Dose Of Epidural And Intravenous Fentanyl In Cesarean Section, Hala M Goma, Reem N Said, Amr M. El-Ela
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of epidural and intravenous fentanyl on breast feeding behaviors and fentanyl concentration in the colostrum after an analgesic dose. METHODS: This study was conducted at the Obstetrics Department of Kasr El-Aini Hospital-Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. The studied mothers were 100 multipara, who have been subjected to cesarean section, and have a previous history of successful breast feeding. The study was conducted from May 2005 to May 2007. They were divided into 2 groups: group I included 50 patients who received epidural anesthesia with fentanyl, and group II included 50 patients who received spinal anesthesia with …
Apoptosis And Eosinophils. Regulation And Clinical Relevance, Faris Q Alenzi،
Apoptosis And Eosinophils. Regulation And Clinical Relevance, Faris Q Alenzi،
Saudi Medical Journal
Apoptosis, or program cell death, is a process of fundamental biological importance, and eosinophil apoptosis is believed to be the primary mechanism for removing eosinophils from the lung followed by their recognition and phagocytosis by macrophages or resident bronchial epithelial cells. There is, therefore, an increased interest in the fundamental role of the signals and intracellular signaling molecules that initiate and control apoptosis in human eosinophils though much remains to be established. This article reviews briefly the cross talks between apoptosis and eosinophils and summarizes the recent developments in this field.
The Contribution Of Nitric Oxide On The Relaxation Effects Of Diethylstilbestrol, Askin Hekimoglu, Fatma Celik, Taskin Tas, Aydin Ece, Vatan Kavak
The Contribution Of Nitric Oxide On The Relaxation Effects Of Diethylstilbestrol, Askin Hekimoglu, Fatma Celik, Taskin Tas, Aydin Ece, Vatan Kavak
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the contribution of nitric oxide NO on the relaxation effects of diethylstilbestrol on rat uterus. METHODS: Uterine rings from 8 nonpregnant Wistar Albino rats 300-350g in the pro-estrous phase were suspended in an organ bath and electrical field stimulation applied for recording isometric tension. The influence of NO on contractile responses of rat uterine rings was investigated. The effects of NO precursor L-arginine 10-7-10-4M concentration and NO synthase inhibitor L-nitro-arginine-methyl ester 10-7-10-4M concentration and a combination of them on contractile responses were studied in the presence and absence of diethylstilbestrol 2x10-4M concentration. The study was carried out …
Narcotic Drug Abuse And Other Risk Factors In 100 Operated Patients For Acute Cholecystitis In Birjand, Iran, Morad Hashemzehi, Mahin Esmaili-Motlagh, Mitra Moodi, Mahdi Balali-Mood
Narcotic Drug Abuse And Other Risk Factors In 100 Operated Patients For Acute Cholecystitis In Birjand, Iran, Morad Hashemzehi, Mahin Esmaili-Motlagh, Mitra Moodi, Mahdi Balali-Mood
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study narcotic drug abuse, particularly opiate addiction, and other risk factors in patients with acute cholecystitis. METHODS: In this prospective cross sectional study, variables such as age, gender, weight, narcotics drug abuse, hormone taking, number of pregnancies, and coexistent diseases were recorded in pre-designed forms for 100 consecutive patients who underwent operation for acute cholecystitis between October 2001 and June 2005 in Imam Reza Hospital, Birjand, Iran. Relevant statistical tests were applied, using SPSS version 13.0. RESULTS: From the studied patients 62 females, 38 males with a mean±SD of 60.8±15.9 years, 66 were underweight, 23 were overweight, and …
The Therapeutic And Prophylactic Role Of Oral Zinc Sulfate In Management Of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Ras In Comparison With Dapsone, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Rafid A. Najim, Raafa K. Al-Hayani, Adil A. Al-Nuaimy, Darseem M. Maroof
The Therapeutic And Prophylactic Role Of Oral Zinc Sulfate In Management Of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Ras In Comparison With Dapsone, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Rafid A. Najim, Raafa K. Al-Hayani, Adil A. Al-Nuaimy, Darseem M. Maroof
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic and prophylactic effectiveness of oral zinc sulfate in recurrent aphthous stomatitis RAS in comparison with dapsone. METHODS: A double-blind placebo controlled study, conducted in the Department of Dermatology, Baghdad Teaching Hospitals, Baghdad, Iraq between May 2005 and October 2006, in which 45 patients with RAS were recruited and divided into 3 equal groups: group A on zinc sulfate 150 mg twice daily, group B on dapsone 50 mg twice daily, and group C on glucose 250 mg as placebo. The drugs were prepared in identical capsules, and the patients were instructed to take the capsules …
Dietary Habits And Exercise Practices Among The Students Of A Saudi Teachers' Training College, Khalid S. Al-Gelban
Dietary Habits And Exercise Practices Among The Students Of A Saudi Teachers' Training College, Khalid S. Al-Gelban
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the dietary habits and exercise practices among Saudi male students of a Teacher9s Training College. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the academic year 2005/2006 in Abha, Aseer Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study sample was drawn using the systematic random sampling technique. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. RESULTS: Out of a total sample of 500 students, 456 questionnaires were returned giving a response rate of 91.2%. Approximately 10% of the students reported some type of organic disease, while psychiatric disorders were reported by 4.6% of the students. Nearly half of the …
Risk Factors Associated With Esophageal Cancer In North Of Iran, Abdolvahad Moradi
Risk Factors Associated With Esophageal Cancer In North Of Iran, Abdolvahad Moradi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Sensitivity Of In-House Polymerase Chain Reaction For Detecting Hepatitis B-Dna In Hbsag Positive Sera, Amin A. Aqel
Sensitivity Of In-House Polymerase Chain Reaction For Detecting Hepatitis B-Dna In Hbsag Positive Sera, Amin A. Aqel
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Study Of Oxidative Stress In Type 2 Diabetic Patients And Its Relationship With Glycated Hemoglobin, Mohammad T. Goodarzi, Liela Varmaziar, Ali A. Navidi, Kazem Parivar
Study Of Oxidative Stress In Type 2 Diabetic Patients And Its Relationship With Glycated Hemoglobin, Mohammad T. Goodarzi, Liela Varmaziar, Ali A. Navidi, Kazem Parivar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the activity of antioxidant enzymes in diabetic patients and also to determine the correlation between hyperglycemia and lipid peroxidation. METHODS: Thirty patients with type 2 diabetes and 30 healthy individuals control group participated in this case-control study. The patients were referred to Sina Hospital, Hamadan, Iran from April to June 2006. Glycated hemoglobin HbA1c was measured as a marker of hyperglycemia using the chromatography method Biosystem and malondialdehyde MDA was determined using the colorimetric method. Glutathione peroxidase GPx and superoxide dismutase SOD activity were assessed using the UV-Vis spectrophotometric technique Randox kit. RESULTS: The mean of HbA1c …
Microbial Yield In Febrile Sickle Cell Disease Patients With Acute Painful Episode From A University Hospital In The Sultanate Of Oman, Asem A. Alghzaly, Salam S. Alkindi, Anil V. Pathare
Microbial Yield In Febrile Sickle Cell Disease Patients With Acute Painful Episode From A University Hospital In The Sultanate Of Oman, Asem A. Alghzaly, Salam S. Alkindi, Anil V. Pathare
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.