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Knowledge And Attitudes Of Female School Students On Medications In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Nada A. Abahussain, Attia Z. Taha
Knowledge And Attitudes Of Female School Students On Medications In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Nada A. Abahussain, Attia Z. Taha
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge and attitude of female students on medications in Al-Khobar city, the eastern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS: The target population consisted of the third-grade intermediate, and all the 3 grades of secondary school female students in the Al-Khobar area, KSA. A multistage stratified sampling design was adopted at the end of 2001. At the first stage, 13 schools were selected, of which classes were selected in each level using a simple random sampling design. All students in the selected classes were included in the study. The total number of selected students …
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Islamic Fasting On Lung Volumes And Capacities In The Healthy Persons, Seyyedali J. Moosavi, Ali Kabir, Ali Moghimi, Ali Chehrei, Mohammad B. Rad
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Islamic Fasting On Lung Volumes And Capacities In The Healthy Persons, Seyyedali J. Moosavi, Ali Kabir, Ali Moghimi, Ali Chehrei, Mohammad B. Rad
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the changes in pulmonary volumes during and after Islamic fasting. METHODS: It is a cohort study conducted on 117 healthy subjects selected on a random basis from employees, professors and students of Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, between December 1999 and January 2000. All of them underwent spirometry 10 days prior to Ramadan, 2 times during Ramadan, and one time 10 days post-Ramadan. In first visit, in addition to spirometry they underwent medical examination to make sure they are healthy. All of their spirometries and background information were collected. Repeated measurements analysis of varience method …
Age At Maximum Growth Spurt In Body Height For Saudi School Children Aged 9-18 Years, Sulaiman Al-Emran, Huda M. Al-Kawari, Hoda M. Abdellatif
Age At Maximum Growth Spurt In Body Height For Saudi School Children Aged 9-18 Years, Sulaiman Al-Emran, Huda M. Al-Kawari, Hoda M. Abdellatif
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To provide growth reference values in body height, to determine the specific age at peak height velocity for Saudi male and female adolescences aged 9-18 years and to evaluate the appropriateness of using the Centers for Disease Control/National Center for Health Statistics (CDC/NCHS) growth standards in body height for the assessment of Saudi adolescents. METHODS: A cross-sectional anthropometric survey was conducted in 1053 Saudi male and female school children living in Riyadh city. The study sample was collected in the year 2000 and data were completed and refined in the year 2002. Standing height measurements were recorded for each …
Hepatosplenic Abscess In Brucellosis., Ocal Sirmatel, Pelin Yazgan, Fatma Sirmatel, Adil Ozturk
Hepatosplenic Abscess In Brucellosis., Ocal Sirmatel, Pelin Yazgan, Fatma Sirmatel, Adil Ozturk
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy For Primary Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction., Farhad Farahani, Farnaz Hashemian, Mohammad M. Fazlian
Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy For Primary Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction., Farhad Farahani, Farnaz Hashemian, Mohammad M. Fazlian
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Growth Charts For Saudi Children And Adolescents., Mohammad I. El-Mouzan, Abdullah S. Al-Herbish, Abdullah A. Al-Salloum, Mansour M. Qurachi, Ahmad A. Al-Omar
Growth Charts For Saudi Children And Adolescents., Mohammad I. El-Mouzan, Abdullah S. Al-Herbish, Abdullah A. Al-Salloum, Mansour M. Qurachi, Ahmad A. Al-Omar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To establish reference growth charts for Saudi children and adolescents. METHODS: Multi-stage probability sampling of a cross-section of Saudi children and adolescents residing in all 13 regions of the Kingdom. Family interviews, and physical examinations of children and adolescents from birth to 19 years of age were conducted over a 2-year period (2004-2005). Only healthy children and adolescents were included for the measurement of length/stature, weight, and head circumference. All measurements were performed by trained physicians and nurses according to World Health Organization guidelines. Percentile construction and smoothing were performed using the LMS (lambda, mu, sigma) methodology. RESULTS: Determination …
Prevalence And Trends In Obesity Among School Boys In Central Saudi Arabia Between 1988 And 2005., Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
Prevalence And Trends In Obesity Among School Boys In Central Saudi Arabia Between 1988 And 2005., Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To determine the trends in body fatness and obesity among Saudi primary schoolboys using the data from 2 cross-sectional studies conducted in 1988 and 2005. METHODS: Two sets of data were analyzed. The first set (n=1082) was conducted in 1988 and the second (n=702) set was conducted in 2005. Both studies used multistage random samples involving primary-school boys aged 6-14 years from Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Measurements included weight (Wt), height (Ht), biacromial (BA) and bi-iliac (BI) widths, triceps (T), subscapular (S) skinfolds, S/T ratio, body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (fat%), lean body mass (LBM), and …
Malnutrition, And Anthropometric And Biochemical Abnormalities In End-Stage Renal Disease Patients., Reema F. Tayyem, Majd T. Mrayyan
Malnutrition, And Anthropometric And Biochemical Abnormalities In End-Stage Renal Disease Patients., Reema F. Tayyem, Majd T. Mrayyan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To detect and compare the degree of malnutrition as well as the anthropometric and biochemical abnormalities among male and female patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out at hemodialysis units in 7 Jordanian hospitals, between 2004 - 2005. Two hundred and seventeen ESRD outpatients who underwent hemodialysis were recruited using the convenience-sampling technique. A subjective global assessment (SGA) was used to assess the degree of malnutrition in both male and female patients. Anthropometric and biochemical measurements were also assessed in all patients. RESULTS: The SGA suggested that 50% of females were well nourished …
The Effect Of Propolisis And Mesalazine On Bacterial Translocation In An Experimental Colitis Model., Ahmet Aslan, Meryem Cetin, Muhyittin Temiz, Nuray Sahinler, Elmir Besirov, Nedim Aban
The Effect Of Propolisis And Mesalazine On Bacterial Translocation In An Experimental Colitis Model., Ahmet Aslan, Meryem Cetin, Muhyittin Temiz, Nuray Sahinler, Elmir Besirov, Nedim Aban
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Peroneal Tendon Dislocation. A Tendon Protective And Bone Preserving Technique Of Stabilization., Alain Akiki, Yvan Arlettaz, Xavier Crevoisier
Peroneal Tendon Dislocation. A Tendon Protective And Bone Preserving Technique Of Stabilization., Alain Akiki, Yvan Arlettaz, Xavier Crevoisier
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
A Histopathological Study Of Chronic Granulomatous Lymphadenitis., Nadya Y. Ahmed, Waffa O. Mohammed-Ali
A Histopathological Study Of Chronic Granulomatous Lymphadenitis., Nadya Y. Ahmed, Waffa O. Mohammed-Ali
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
A Prospective Study Of Congenital Malformations Among Live Born Neonates At A University Hospital In Western Saudi Arabia, Nadia M. Fida, Jumana Al-Aama, Wafaa Nichols, Wafaa Nichols, Mohamed Alqahtani
A Prospective Study Of Congenital Malformations Among Live Born Neonates At A University Hospital In Western Saudi Arabia, Nadia M. Fida, Jumana Al-Aama, Wafaa Nichols, Wafaa Nichols, Mohamed Alqahtani
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence of major and minor congenital malformations among liveborn infants at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Estimation of risk factors were also evaluated. METHODS: Between March 2004 and May 2005, a total of 5356 babies born at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, were enrolled in this study for malformations. Details of cases were recorded after parents9 interviews, clinical, radiological, and laboratory evaluations. RESULTS: One hundred and forty-seven (27.06/1000 livebirth) and 13 (2.39/1000 birth) stillbirth had congenital anomalies. In all livebirth, incidences of major anomalies were 93.9% and minor were 6.1%. Mothers of 95.9% with congenital …
Enterocutaneous Fistula. Causes And Management, Raafat R. Ahmad, Shawqi Y. Fawzy
Enterocutaneous Fistula. Causes And Management, Raafat R. Ahmad, Shawqi Y. Fawzy
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the main causes of fistula, and to determine the factors related to a successful treatment. METHODS: From November 2002 to October 2005, a total of 70 consecutive patients with enterocutaneous fistula in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq, were studied prospectively. Fifty-two patients received total parenteral nutrition. Internal gastrointestinal fistula, and pure pancreatic and biliary fistula were excluded from this study. RESULTS: In 68 patients, the fistula developed postoperatively, the most common primary cause was missile injury (42%), and 2 patients have fistula that developed spontaneously. The fistula was healed by conservative treatment in 34 patients, …
Bone Metabolism And Mineral Density In Patients With Beta-Thalassemia Major, Umit Dundar, Alphan Kupesiz, Sebahat Ozdem, Erdal Gilgil, Tiraje Tuncer, Akif Yesilipek, Meral Gultekin
Bone Metabolism And Mineral Density In Patients With Beta-Thalassemia Major, Umit Dundar, Alphan Kupesiz, Sebahat Ozdem, Erdal Gilgil, Tiraje Tuncer, Akif Yesilipek, Meral Gultekin
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate bone metabolism in patients with beta-thalassemia major and to determine the factors associated with the development of osteoporosis. METHODS: We studied 25 patients with thalassemia major with a mean age of 18.4 years (range 5-31) and aged and gender matched 24 healthy controls who were attending the outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic of Akdeniz University Hospital between January 2004 and March 2004 in Turkey. Bone mineral density (BMD) of lumbar spine (L1-L4) and proximal femur were determined using dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Venous blood samples were obtained for determination of blood cell count and markers of …
Assessment Of Nutritional Status And Lifestyle Pattern Among Saudi Arabian School Children, Fayssal M. Farahat, Kamlesh P. Joshi, Falah F. Al-Mazrou
Assessment Of Nutritional Status And Lifestyle Pattern Among Saudi Arabian School Children, Fayssal M. Farahat, Kamlesh P. Joshi, Falah F. Al-Mazrou
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Study Of Diabetes Mellitus In Gorgan, Iran, Gholamreza Veghari, Abdoljalal Marjani, Hamidreza Joshaghani
The Study Of Diabetes Mellitus In Gorgan, Iran, Gholamreza Veghari, Abdoljalal Marjani, Hamidreza Joshaghani
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Hormonal Levels Of Leptin, Insulin, Ghrelin, And Neuropeptide Y In Lean, Overweight, And Obese Saudi Females, Maha H. Daghestani, Pinar T. Ozand, Ahmed R. Al-Himadi, Ali N. Al-Odaib
Hormonal Levels Of Leptin, Insulin, Ghrelin, And Neuropeptide Y In Lean, Overweight, And Obese Saudi Females, Maha H. Daghestani, Pinar T. Ozand, Ahmed R. Al-Himadi, Ali N. Al-Odaib
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To studied the relationship that exists between leptin, ghrelin, insulin, neuropeptide Y (NPY), anthropometric, and metabolic variables in Saudi females. METHODS: The study was conducted at the Department of Genetics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from November 2004 to August 2005. One hundred and twenty-two Saudi females were divided into 3 body mass index (BMI) groups: lean (N=60), overweight (N=17), and obese (N=45). Fasting leptin, ghrelin, insulin, NPY and glucose concentrations were determined. RESULTS: Leptin levels in overweight and obese groups were significantly higher than those in lean group. Leptin levels showed …
Decline In The Incidence Of Neural Tube Defects After The National Fortification Of Flour (1997-2005), Osama Y. Safdar, Amal A. Al-Dabbagh, Wafa A. Abuelieneen, Jameela A. Kari
Decline In The Incidence Of Neural Tube Defects After The National Fortification Of Flour (1997-2005), Osama Y. Safdar, Amal A. Al-Dabbagh, Wafa A. Abuelieneen, Jameela A. Kari
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of flour fortification with folic acid on the incidence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in babies. We also report the pattern of NTDs, and we compare it with those reported previously. METHODS: All babies who were born with NTDs at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between 1997 and 2005 were included in the study. The incidence of NTDs was compared between the eras before flour fortification (1997-2000) and the eras after fortification. RESULTS: We have observed a decline in NTD incidence in the last decade from 1.9/1000 live births (1997-2000) …
Obstacles To Preventive Intervention. Do Physicians' Health Habits And Mind-Set Towards Preventive Care Play Any Role?, Mohammed Al-Doghether, Abdulmohsen Al-Tuwijri, Abdusattar Khan
Obstacles To Preventive Intervention. Do Physicians' Health Habits And Mind-Set Towards Preventive Care Play Any Role?, Mohammed Al-Doghether, Abdulmohsen Al-Tuwijri, Abdusattar Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the virtual importance of identified barriers to preventive interventions and to explore the association between physicians9 characteristics and their attitudes towards prevention. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 182 randomly selected family and general physicians (164/182=90% response rate) from total of 385 general physicians from 5 health sectors of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2005. A pre-tested questionnaire asking physicians to rate the general importance of 8 preventive health strategies was used. RESULTS: The ranking of different preventive intervention varies from 124 (75.6%) for colorectal cancer screening to 155 (94.5%) for blood pressure control. Lack …
Random Amplified Polymorphic Dna Typing Of Nosocomial Candida Albicans Isolates, Somansu Basu, Harish C. Gugnani, Pooja Jain, Zafar K. Khan
Random Amplified Polymorphic Dna Typing Of Nosocomial Candida Albicans Isolates, Somansu Basu, Harish C. Gugnani, Pooja Jain, Zafar K. Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Treatment Outcome And Prognostic Factors In Non-Metastatic Esophageal Carcinoma, Esra K. Saglam, Sevil Kilciksiz, Naciye Ozseker, Ahmet Karadeniz, Ethem N. Oral, Ahmet Kizir
Treatment Outcome And Prognostic Factors In Non-Metastatic Esophageal Carcinoma, Esra K. Saglam, Sevil Kilciksiz, Naciye Ozseker, Ahmet Karadeniz, Ethem N. Oral, Ahmet Kizir
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the therapeutic outcome and prognostic factors in patients with non-metastatic esophageal carcinoma. METHODS: Between January 1989 and December 2003, 171 patients with non-metastatic esophageal carcinoma patients were retrospectively assessed in the Department of Radiation and Oncology, Institute of Oncology, Turkey. RESULTS: The distribution of the stage at presentation designated 39 stage II patients (23%) and 132 stage III patients (77%). The primary tumors were treated with surgery and postoperative radiotherapy (RT) in 29 patients (17%), with surgery, postoperative RT and chemotherapy (CT) in 17 patients (10%), with radical RT in 40 patients (23%), and with RT and …
Risk Factors Associated With Esophageal Cancer In North Of Iran, Abdolvahab Moradi, Khodaberdi Kalavi, Durdi Qujeq, Ezzat-Ollah Ghaemi, Abdoljalal Marjani, Araz Ghourchaei
Risk Factors Associated With Esophageal Cancer In North Of Iran, Abdolvahab Moradi, Khodaberdi Kalavi, Durdi Qujeq, Ezzat-Ollah Ghaemi, Abdoljalal Marjani, Araz Ghourchaei
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
A Comparison Of The Laryngeal Mask Airway And Cuffed Oropharyngeal Airway During Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy, Nermin K. Girgin, Sohret F. Kahveci, Belgin Yavascaoglu, Oya Kutlay
A Comparison Of The Laryngeal Mask Airway And Cuffed Oropharyngeal Airway During Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy, Nermin K. Girgin, Sohret F. Kahveci, Belgin Yavascaoglu, Oya Kutlay
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Consanguinity And Genetic Disorders. Profile From Jordan, Hanan A. Hamamy, Amira T. Masri, Azmy M. Al-Hadidy, Kamel M. Ajlouni
Consanguinity And Genetic Disorders. Profile From Jordan, Hanan A. Hamamy, Amira T. Masri, Azmy M. Al-Hadidy, Kamel M. Ajlouni
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: With 20-30% of all marriages occurring between first cousins, increasing attention in Jordan is now given to role of consanguinity in the occurrence of genetic diseases. The objective of this study is to define the specific categories of genetic disorders associated with consanguineous marriages. METHODS: Etiological categories and consanguinity rates were studied among 623 families with genetic syndromes, congenital anomalies or mental retardation, or both, seen at the National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics for the period August 2002 to August 2006. Comparisons were made for first cousin marriage rates in the study group and that for the …
A Comprehensive Analysis Of 51 Neonates With Congenital Intestinal Atresia, Hayrettin Ozturk, Hulya Ozturk, Senol Gedik, Hatun Duran, Abdurrahman Onen
A Comprehensive Analysis Of 51 Neonates With Congenital Intestinal Atresia, Hayrettin Ozturk, Hulya Ozturk, Senol Gedik, Hatun Duran, Abdurrahman Onen
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine contemporary patterns of presentation and trends in the management and outcome of 51 newborn infants with intestinal atresia. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 51 cases of intestinal atresia between January 1983 and February 2003. Clinical data included antenatal history, age, gender, weight, presenting symptoms and signs, diagnostic procedures, location and type of atresia, associated abnormalities, surgical treatment, associated problems, morbidity, mortality and plans of treatment. RESULTS: Twenty children had duodenal obstruction, 24 had jejunoileal atresia, and 7 had colonic atresia. Approximately one-fourth of patients associated with duodenal atresia had preterm delivery and all patients with jejunoileal and colonic …
Growth Pattern Among Primary School Entrants In King Abdul-Aziz Housing City For National Guard In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Mohammad Al-Rowaily, Mazen Al-Mugbel, Sulaiman Al-Shammari, Ahmad Fayed
Growth Pattern Among Primary School Entrants In King Abdul-Aziz Housing City For National Guard In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Mohammad Al-Rowaily, Mazen Al-Mugbel, Sulaiman Al-Shammari, Ahmad Fayed
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To provide information on nutritional status of primary school entrants at King Abdul-Aziz Housing City for National Guard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and compare it with national and international studies of anthropometric data on weight and height. METHODS: A cross-sectional study carried out at the School Health Clinic in King Abdul-Aziz Housing City for National Guard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study population comprised 6207 children aged 4-8 years from both sexes attending the obligatory pre-school health examination for years 2003-2005. Weight, height, and demographic data were collected according to international standards and the body mass index (BMI) calculated. …
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Periodic Health Examination In Samsun, Turkey, Mustafa F. Dikici, Fusun Yaris
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Periodic Health Examination In Samsun, Turkey, Mustafa F. Dikici, Fusun Yaris
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of periodic health examination. METHODS: The follow-up results of 2005-2006 of periodic health examination clinic of the Department of Family Medicine of Ondokuzmayis University Medical School were evaluated using a questionnaire and constant follow-up. RESULTS: A total of 387 (195 women, 192 men) patients were provided a periodic health examination. In 186 patients, the total cholesterol values were high at the time of the first visit. The mean total cholesterol value was 241.97 ± 36.47 mg/dl (201 min - 489 max) in the first visit and 217.67 ± 33.64 mg/dl (155 min - 420 max) …
Prevalence Of Passive Smoking In Children And Adolescents In Kahramanmaras, Turkey, Mustafa Celik, Hasan C. Ekerbicer, Ufuk G. Ergun, Ekrem Guler, Deniz Kaya
Prevalence Of Passive Smoking In Children And Adolescents In Kahramanmaras, Turkey, Mustafa Celik, Hasan C. Ekerbicer, Ufuk G. Ergun, Ekrem Guler, Deniz Kaya
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Standard And Low Dose 17beta-Estradiol Plus Norethisterone Acetate On Body Composition And Leptin In Postmenopausal Women At Risk Of Body Mass Index And Waist Girth Related Cardiovascular And Metabolic Disease, Ali R. Odabasi, Hasan Yuksel, Aslihan Karul, Didem Kozaci, Selda D. Sezer, Ergun Onur
Effects Of Standard And Low Dose 17beta-Estradiol Plus Norethisterone Acetate On Body Composition And Leptin In Postmenopausal Women At Risk Of Body Mass Index And Waist Girth Related Cardiovascular And Metabolic Disease, Ali R. Odabasi, Hasan Yuksel, Aslihan Karul, Didem Kozaci, Selda D. Sezer, Ergun Onur
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of standard and low dose of 17beta-estradiol/norethisterone acetate (E2/NETA) on body composition and leptin in postmenopausal women at risk of body mass index (BMI) -and waist girth (WG) related cardiovascular and metabolic disease. METHODS: Ninety postmenopausal women aged 45-55 years with BMI >/= 25 kg/m2 participated in this 6-month prospective, randomized, single-blinded and controlled study, conducted between September 2004 and April 2006 at Adnan Menderes University Hospital. According to their WG, the subjects were divided into 2 risk groups: WG <88 cm (Group increased risk [IR], n=48) or WG >/= 88 cm (Group high risk [HR], n=42). The subjects in each group were equally …
Comparison Of Blood Lead Levels Of Mothers And Cord Blood In Intrauterine Growth Retarded Neonates And Normal Term Neonates, Ramin Iranpour, Amir A. Besharati, Fatemeh Nasseri, Mahin Hashemipour, Mahdi Balali-Mood, Roya Kelishadi
Comparison Of Blood Lead Levels Of Mothers And Cord Blood In Intrauterine Growth Retarded Neonates And Normal Term Neonates, Ramin Iranpour, Amir A. Besharati, Fatemeh Nasseri, Mahin Hashemipour, Mahdi Balali-Mood, Roya Kelishadi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To compare the blood lead levels of mothers and cord blood in intrauterine growth retarded (IUGR) neonates and normal term neonates. METHODS: From April to December 2005, we carried out a cross-sectional, prospective study in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. Blood lead levels were measured in the umbilical cord and maternal venous blood samples in 32 mother-infant pairs with IUGR full term neonates, and 34 mother-infant pairs with normal full term neonates. Blood-lead levels were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometry. RESULTS: The mean lead concentration in neonates of IUGR and normal groups was not significantly different (107.47 …