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An Audit Of The Management Of Adult Patients With Bronchial Asthma In The Emergency Department, Haytham M. El-Khushman, Osama M. Halalsheh
An Audit Of The Management Of Adult Patients With Bronchial Asthma In The Emergency Department, Haytham M. El-Khushman, Osama M. Halalsheh
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Comparative Study Of Refractive Errors Between Carpet Weavers And Blue Collar Workers, Siamak Akbarzadeh, Morteza Samavati
The Comparative Study Of Refractive Errors Between Carpet Weavers And Blue Collar Workers, Siamak Akbarzadeh, Morteza Samavati
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Reviewing The Correspondence Section In The Saudi Medical Journal 2000-2004, Mustafa Afifi
Reviewing The Correspondence Section In The Saudi Medical Journal 2000-2004, Mustafa Afifi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Periodontal Infections On Systemic Diseases. An Update For Medical Practitioners, Sukumaran Anil, Hamdan S. Al-Ghamdi
The Impact Of Periodontal Infections On Systemic Diseases. An Update For Medical Practitioners, Sukumaran Anil, Hamdan S. Al-Ghamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Oral health status is an integral component of a general health and well-being of an individual. Knowledge about the link between periodontal disease and systemic diseases are growing rapidly. Increasing evidence is available from many investigators to indicate periodontitis as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, low birth weight infants and pulmonary diseases. Both epidemiologists and researchers in oral microbiology have contributed significantly to the new paradigm of periodontal disease. Although additional studies are needed to determine the mechanisms by which such associations exist; available research clearly demonstrates that oral diseases and conditions are not only markers for …
Plasma Homocysteine Levels And Vitamin B Status In Patients With Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome, M. Sinan Saricaoglu, Ahmet Karakurt, Ahmet Sengun, Hikmet Hasiripi
Plasma Homocysteine Levels And Vitamin B Status In Patients With Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome, M. Sinan Saricaoglu, Ahmet Karakurt, Ahmet Sengun, Hikmet Hasiripi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine and compare the plasma levels of homocysteine and vitamin B (B6, B12 and folate) in patients with Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEXS), pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PEXG), retinal vein occlusion with pseudoexfoliation (PEX+RVO) and in normal individuals. METHODS: The current study was conducted in the Third Eye Clinic, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Turkey, between August 2004 and February 2005. Twenty cases with PEXS (Group 1), 20 cases with PEXG (Group 2), 16 cases with PEX+RVO (central or branch retinal vein occlusion) (Group 3) and 20 normal individuals (control group) were included in the study. Those who use vitamin supplements …
Anemia And Nutritional Status Of Schoolchildren Living At Saudi High Altitude Area, Alaa H. Abou-Zeid, Moataz M. Abdel-Fattah, Abdulsalam A. Al-Shehri, Tamer M. Hifnawy, Sir-Alkhatim A. Al-Hassan
Anemia And Nutritional Status Of Schoolchildren Living At Saudi High Altitude Area, Alaa H. Abou-Zeid, Moataz M. Abdel-Fattah, Abdulsalam A. Al-Shehri, Tamer M. Hifnawy, Sir-Alkhatim A. Al-Hassan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence and possible risk factors for anemia and abnormal anthropometric measurements among schoolchildren in Al-Hada Area, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: We conducted the study between January and April, 2005 at Al-Hada area. A nested case-control study was conducted to estimate risk factors for anemia and abnormal anthropometric measurements. RESULTS: From 5 schools, 513 students were recruited. The mean hemoglobin concentration was 13.4±0.9 g/dL, while the prevalence of anemia was 11.6% and 15.5% based on hemoglobin and hematocrit values. At the same time, underweight affected 14.2% of the students, and stunting affected 12.2%. Moreover, 9.8% …
Anthropometric Measurements Of A Group Of Newborns In A Teaching Hospital In Baghdad, Sabeeha H. Al-Mefraji, Namir G. Al-Tawil, Lamia A. Karim
Anthropometric Measurements Of A Group Of Newborns In A Teaching Hospital In Baghdad, Sabeeha H. Al-Mefraji, Namir G. Al-Tawil, Lamia A. Karim
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To show the normal standards of trunk and limbs anthropometric measurements in a group of normal full term newborns in Al-Kadhimiya Hospital, Baghdad, and to use the above mentioned standards (as a reference) in the evaluation of newborns, mainly those with dysmorphic features. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the Obstetric Department, Al-Kadhimiya Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq, involving 300 full term newborns (within the first 24 hours of birth) delivered in the delivery room, from January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004. Ten anthropometric measurements were studied. RESULTS: The mean weight (±SD) was 3.5 ± 0.46 Kg, …
Preanesthetic Evaluation. Importance Of Herbal Drug Usage In Anesthesia Practice, Leyla Iyilikci, Bahar Kuvaki, Basak Canduz, Huriye Begburs Sarikaya, Dilek Kural, Ali Gunerli
Preanesthetic Evaluation. Importance Of Herbal Drug Usage In Anesthesia Practice, Leyla Iyilikci, Bahar Kuvaki, Basak Canduz, Huriye Begburs Sarikaya, Dilek Kural, Ali Gunerli
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Relation Between Anticardiolipin Antibodies And Complications Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Oznur Kal, Fusun Gultekin, Zahir M. Bakici, Ali Kal
The Relation Between Anticardiolipin Antibodies And Complications Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Oznur Kal, Fusun Gultekin, Zahir M. Bakici, Ali Kal
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Comparison Of Early Results Of Limited Thoracotomy Versus Complete Sternotomy In Atrial Septal Defect Closure, Rezayat Parvizi, Morad Hashemzehi, Susan H. Salmasi, Naser Safai
Comparison Of Early Results Of Limited Thoracotomy Versus Complete Sternotomy In Atrial Septal Defect Closure, Rezayat Parvizi, Morad Hashemzehi, Susan H. Salmasi, Naser Safai
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among School Children Of The Dhahira Region Of Oman, Prakash K. Patel, Rajiv Khandekar
Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among School Children Of The Dhahira Region Of Oman, Prakash K. Patel, Rajiv Khandekar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among primary school children in Dhahira region of Oman. METHODS: The study took place in the Dhahira region of Oman from September 2004 to March 2005. We randomly recruited 436 students of 9-10 years of age. Their anthropometric measurements were noted. We collected the stool sample of each student and examined for different intestinal parasites. Stereoscopic microscopy and the World Health Organization9s approved KATO-KATZ technique were used. RESULTS: Of the 436 students examined, 65 children (15%) were undernourished (body mass index (BMI) <14 kg/m2). The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections was 38.7% (95% CI 33.2-42.2). The prevalence of protozoan infection was 36% while helminth infection was 9.4%. The prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica/Entamoeba dispar was 24%, Giardia species 10.5% and Escherichia coli 1.4%. The hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus), Ascariasis lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Hymenolepiasis nana, Taenia species, Enterobius vermicularis and Strongyloides infections in our study had very low prevalence. Only 29 (6.4%) students had parasitic infection by more than one parasite. The wet zone was significantly associated to the intestinal parasitic infections [Adjusted odds ratio (OR)=3.2 (95% CI 1.9-5.2)]. CONCLUSION: Dhahira region could be classified as low prevalence and low intensity area for soil transmitted helminths infections. However, the magnitude of the protozoan infection was high. The school health program should focus on parasitic infection treatment and addressing the underlying causes of this problem.
Atheromatous Disease And Latent Prostate Cancer. A Correlation Or A Coincidence, Konstantinos N. Stamatiou, Alevizos G. Alevizos, Mohamad A. Natzar, Nikolaos G. Karakoukis, Anargiros D. Mariolis, Fragiskos A. Sofras
Atheromatous Disease And Latent Prostate Cancer. A Correlation Or A Coincidence, Konstantinos N. Stamatiou, Alevizos G. Alevizos, Mohamad A. Natzar, Nikolaos G. Karakoukis, Anargiros D. Mariolis, Fragiskos A. Sofras
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Pattern Of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Adults At King Hussein Medical Center, Jordan, Haytham El-Khushman, Jafar A. Momani, Abdelmonen M. Sharara, Faris H. Haddad, Manaf A. Hijazi, Khitam A. Hamdan, Naheel M. Awadat, Yousif M. Al-Laham
The Pattern Of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Adults At King Hussein Medical Center, Jordan, Haytham El-Khushman, Jafar A. Momani, Abdelmonen M. Sharara, Faris H. Haddad, Manaf A. Hijazi, Khitam A. Hamdan, Naheel M. Awadat, Yousif M. Al-Laham
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To identify the pattern of the clinical, radiological, and diagnostic procedures of the diagnosed cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients presented to the Respiratory Medicine Division at King Hussein Medical Center over the last 10 years. METHODS: This is a retrospective analysis of the medical records and chest radiographs of 137 active pulmonary TB patients who were diagnosed between March 1995 and October 2005. Patient9s symptoms were recorded and analyzed. Radiological findings were assessed. Procedures used to identify Mycobacterium TB were identified. RESULTS: One hundred and thirty-seven patients medical records were retrieved and analyzed (84 males and 53 …
Estimated Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease In Obese Adult Males In Northern Jordan, Omar K. Alboqai, Ahmad A. Suleiman, Mohammad Q. Al-Natour, Huda M. Al-Hourani, Naji M. Abuirmeileh
Estimated Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease In Obese Adult Males In Northern Jordan, Omar K. Alboqai, Ahmad A. Suleiman, Mohammad Q. Al-Natour, Huda M. Al-Hourani, Naji M. Abuirmeileh
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between obesity, lipid profile and blood pressure, and to quantify the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) for the next 10 years, using the Framingham risk scoring scheme among Jordanian adult males. METHODS: We conducted this study in Al-Sarieh, Jordan during the period March to May 2001. A total of 306 apparently healthy adult males, aged 30-50 years completed all the study procedures. We selected the participants using a multi-stage cluster sampling design. Dietary history and smoking habits were obtained using a pre-tested questionnaire and interview. Blood samples were obtained and examined for lipid profiles. …
The Effect Of Loss Of Body Weight On Lipid Profile In Overweight Individuals, Faisal A. Alnasir, Emad M. Masuadi
The Effect Of Loss Of Body Weight On Lipid Profile In Overweight Individuals, Faisal A. Alnasir, Emad M. Masuadi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of reducing body weight and body mass index on serum lipid. METHODS: This is a prospective longitudinal study, which was implemented in Naim Primary Health Care Center in the Kingdom of Bahrain during May and June of 2004. The study included 55 individuals who were willing to participate. The criteria for the sample selection included being overweight, having high serum lipid and patients9 willingness to reduce their weight. The patients were followed up for a 26 weeks period consisting of continuous health education program, maintenance on low caloric diet and exercise to help them reduce …
Cutaneous Anthrax As An Occupational Disease In Central Anatolia, Turkey, Meltem A. Yetkin, F. Sebnem Erdinc, Cemal Bulut, Necla Tulek
Cutaneous Anthrax As An Occupational Disease In Central Anatolia, Turkey, Meltem A. Yetkin, F. Sebnem Erdinc, Cemal Bulut, Necla Tulek
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Congenital Renal Anomalies, Anuj Mishra, Ehtuish F. Ehtuish
Congenital Renal Anomalies, Anuj Mishra, Ehtuish F. Ehtuish
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Acute Surgical Abdomen In Pregnancy, Abdul-Wahed N. Meshikhes
Acute Surgical Abdomen In Pregnancy, Abdul-Wahed N. Meshikhes
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Open Tibial Fractures, Yaser M. Behairy, Abdulrahman S. Al-Balla
Open Tibial Fractures, Yaser M. Behairy, Abdulrahman S. Al-Balla
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Traditional Beliefs As Forgotten Influencing Factors On Breast-Feeding Performance In Turkey, Selda Hizel, Gulsen Ceyhun, Fatos Tanzer, Cihat Sanli
Traditional Beliefs As Forgotten Influencing Factors On Breast-Feeding Performance In Turkey, Selda Hizel, Gulsen Ceyhun, Fatos Tanzer, Cihat Sanli
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to identify the infant feeding practices and to evaluate the attitudes and beliefs of mothers on breast-feeding in Turkey. METHODS: This study was established in 10 provinces of Turkey between December 2000 and March 2001 and the study group was comprised of 1,767 women between the ages of 15-49 years (mean 27.6 ± 6.4 years). Questionnaires were self-filled by mothers in the waiting rooms of the health centers. RESULTS: One hundred seventy-three women (9.9%) were illiterate, 829 (47.7%) had
Blood Pressure Profiles And Hypertension In Iraqi Primary School Children, Mahmood D. Subhi
Blood Pressure Profiles And Hypertension In Iraqi Primary School Children, Mahmood D. Subhi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To elucidate blood pressure (BP) levels and the prevalence of hypertension (HT); as well as to address some epidemiological variables which contributes to BP and suggest certain primordial guidelines for control and prevention of childhood HT. METHODS: A cross-sectional study recruiting 1427 (46.1% boys versus 53.9% girls) school aged students (6-12 years) from 8 primary schools in Baghdad during the period November 2001 to May 2002. The BP readings were plotted adopting principles of the 1996 American Task Force on High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents. RESULTS: For both genders, the combined mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) was …
Effects Of Vitamin E And Gemfibrozil On Lipid Profiles, Lipid Peroxidation And Antioxidant Status In The Elderly And Young Hyperlipidemic Subjects, Emine Sutken, Mine Inal, Filiz Ozdemir
Effects Of Vitamin E And Gemfibrozil On Lipid Profiles, Lipid Peroxidation And Antioxidant Status In The Elderly And Young Hyperlipidemic Subjects, Emine Sutken, Mine Inal, Filiz Ozdemir
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: This study has dealt with the effects of gemfibrozil and vitamin E (vit E) therapies on lipoprotein levels, lipid peroxidation and antioxidant statuses of the elderly and young hyperlipidemic subjects. METHODS: This study took place in the Internal Medicine Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Osmangazi University, Turkey between 2004-2005. This study was carried out on 99 hyperlipidemic and 40 control subjects. Subjects were divided into 2 groups; elderly hyperlipidemic (n=65) and young hyperlipidemic (n=34). In the young and elderly hyperlipidemic subjects of the first group treated only with vit E (600 mg/day) for one month. In the young and elderly …
Serum Leptin Levels And Malnutrition In Patients With Chronic Renal Failure, Mahmut Kayardi, Serhat Icagasioglu, Abdulkerim Yilmaz, Ferhan Candan
Serum Leptin Levels And Malnutrition In Patients With Chronic Renal Failure, Mahmut Kayardi, Serhat Icagasioglu, Abdulkerim Yilmaz, Ferhan Candan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlation between serum leptin levels, body mass index, and triceps skin fold thickness, which are anthropometric measurements, as well as serum albumin levels in patients with chronic renal failure on hemodialysis. METHODS: We studied 75 patients (48 males, 27 females; ages between 18-82) at the Hemodialysis Unit, Cumhuriyet University Medical School; Private Sivas Dialysis Center; Hemodialysis Unit, Sultan Izzettin Keykavus Hospital; and the Hemodialysis Unit, SSK Sivas Hospital between January 2003 and February 2004. Patients were excluded if they had been on dialysis for less than one year, if they were anuric, or if they had …
Assessment Of The Nutritional Status Of The Elderly. Is Ambiguity An Aesthetic Principle?, Mustafa Afifi
Assessment Of The Nutritional Status Of The Elderly. Is Ambiguity An Aesthetic Principle?, Mustafa Afifi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Hematologic Status In Patients With Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis In Jordan, Samar Z. Burgan, Faleh A. Sawair, Zouhair O. Amarin
Hematologic Status In Patients With Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis In Jordan, Samar Z. Burgan, Faleh A. Sawair, Zouhair O. Amarin
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of hematinic deficiencies in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis. METHODS: The study took place in the Oral Medicine Clinic of the Jordan University Hospital in Amman, Jordan, between January 1993 and December 2000. We studied the hemoglobin, serum ferritin, vitamin B12 and folate levels in 143 patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis. We compared the results with a control group of 143 age- and gender-matched patients with a range of other oral diseases. RESULTS: In recurrent aphthous stomatitis patients, 14% were anemic and 37.8% showed hematinic deficiencies; 16.8% showed low serum ferritin; 26.6% showed low serum …
Lung Function In Type 2 Saudi Diabetic Patients, Sultan A. Meo, Abdul Majeed Al-Drees, Muhammad Arif, Khalid Al-Rubean
Lung Function In Type 2 Saudi Diabetic Patients, Sultan A. Meo, Abdul Majeed Al-Drees, Muhammad Arif, Khalid Al-Rubean
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of type 2 diabetes mellitus on lung function and to determine its severity in relation to duration of disease. METHODS: We conducted this study in the Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital and Diabetic Centre, King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the year 2002 - 2004. A group of 32 apparently healthy volunteer male type 2 diabetic patients were randomly selected with an age range from 24-73 years. We matched the diabetic patients with another group of 40 control healthy male subjects in terms of age, height, weight, and …
Serum Zinc Levels In Diabetic Patients And Effect Of Zinc Supplementation On Glycemic Control Of Type 2 Diabetics, Refaat A. Al-Maroof, Shatha S. Al-Sharbatti
Serum Zinc Levels In Diabetic Patients And Effect Of Zinc Supplementation On Glycemic Control Of Type 2 Diabetics, Refaat A. Al-Maroof, Shatha S. Al-Sharbatti
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The present study is an attempt to assess serum zinc level in a sample of diabetic patients (both type 1 and type 2 diabetics) in comparison with those of apparently healthy controls, and to ascertain the relationship between the levels of serum zinc with some epidemiological variables. Furthermore, a trial of zinc supplementation for 3 months conducted to assess the effect of zinc supplementation on glycemic control of the studied type 2 diabetic patients, and the factors that affect the response to this supplementation. METHODS: Collection of data was carried out during the period between November 2002 to February …
Morphologic Alterations And Immunohistochemical Analysis Of Alpha-Fetoprotein And Cd34 In Chorionic Villi Of Anembryonic Pregnancy, Sevim Aydin, Mehmet Ozeren, Engin Yenilmez, Esin Yulug, Umit Cobanoglu, Haluk Arvas
Morphologic Alterations And Immunohistochemical Analysis Of Alpha-Fetoprotein And Cd34 In Chorionic Villi Of Anembryonic Pregnancy, Sevim Aydin, Mehmet Ozeren, Engin Yenilmez, Esin Yulug, Umit Cobanoglu, Haluk Arvas
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the morphology of chorionic villi using light and electron microscopy, especially the expression of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in trophoblastic cells and the process of maturation and margination vasculogenesis proper using CD34 immunohistochemistry in tissues from the first trimester of pregnancy loss due to anembryonic pregnancy in comparison with embryonic pregnancy. METHODS: The study consisted of 2 groups: 9 patients with anembryonic pregnancies and 9 patients with embryonic pregnancies between 6 and 10 weeks of gestational age registered at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey, from March 2003 to December 2004. We …
The Relationship Between Serum Total Sialic Acid Levels And Adenosine Deaminase Activity In Obesity, Naciye Kurtul, Ersin Akarsu, Sebnem Aktaran
The Relationship Between Serum Total Sialic Acid Levels And Adenosine Deaminase Activity In Obesity, Naciye Kurtul, Ersin Akarsu, Sebnem Aktaran
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between serum adenosine deaminase (AD) activity and serum total sialic acid (TSA) levels in obese individuals. METHODS: We performed this study at the Department of Chemistry, Division Biochemistry, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Arts and Science Faculty, Turkey from 2003 to 2004. Fifty obese subjects and 25 non-obese healthy controls were included in the study. The serum AD activity and TSA concentrations were measured by spectrophotometric methods. RESULTS: The AD activity (p<0.01) and TSA concentrations (p<0.001) were significantly higher in the sera of obese subjects than those of non-obese control subjects. But, there was no statistically significant difference in the serum TSA levels and AD activity of the obese subjects with metabolic syndrome properties compared with those without metabolic syndrome properties. A significant correlation between the serum TSA and AD was found in the obese subjects (p<0.05, r: 0.33). CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that there may be a closer interaction between the inflammatory events and obesity. However, our observations need to be confirmed by further studies to understand more regarding the underlying mechanisms.
Prevalence And Pattern Of Skin Disorders Among Female Schoolchildren In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Wafa Y. Al-Saeed, Kasim M. Al-Dawood, Igbal A. Bukhari, Ahmed A. Bahnassy
Prevalence And Pattern Of Skin Disorders Among Female Schoolchildren In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Wafa Y. Al-Saeed, Kasim M. Al-Dawood, Igbal A. Bukhari, Ahmed A. Bahnassy
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and pattern of skin disorders among female schoolchildren in primary and intermediate schools in Al-Khobar city, Eastern Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Al-Khobar city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period from January-March 2003. It involved 2239 female schoolchildren randomly selected from 30 regular public and private primary and preparatory schools. We used a multi-stage stratified random sampling technique with proportional allocation. We collected data using a pre-designed structured questionnaire and clinical examination. RESULTS: The prevalence of skin diseases among female schoolchildren in Al-Khobar city was 98.6%. The most common …