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Do Dieticians Have Weight Biases Towards Themselves And Others?
Do Dieticians Have Weight Biases Towards Themselves And Others?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Serum Levels Of Zinc, Folate, And Vitamin B12 In Healthy Children Aged 3-12 Months: Is Routine Screening Necessary?, Furkan Kalayci, Metin Yigit
Serum Levels Of Zinc, Folate, And Vitamin B12 In Healthy Children Aged 3-12 Months: Is Routine Screening Necessary?, Furkan Kalayci, Metin Yigit
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To retrospectively assess the serum levels of zinc, folate, and vitamin B12 in healthy children aged between 3-12 months. Methods: This study includes healthy children aged between 3-12 months who presented to the pediatric outpatient clinics of Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, between January 2020 and July 2022. The levels of serum zinc, folate, and vitamin B12 were evaluated retrospectively. Results: Of the 495 patients enrolled in our study, 248 (50.1%) were female. The median age of the patients was 10 (range: 7-12) months. Zinc deficiency was detected in 24 (4.8%) patients, and vitamin B12 deficiency was found …
Inflammatory Markers In Systemic Immune-Inflammatory Index And Inflammatory Response Index To Predict Early Pregnancy Loss, Nihal Çallıoğlu, Derya K. Gül, İlke Ö. Arslan, İpek Geyikoğlu, Ergül Demirçivi
Inflammatory Markers In Systemic Immune-Inflammatory Index And Inflammatory Response Index To Predict Early Pregnancy Loss, Nihal Çallıoğlu, Derya K. Gül, İlke Ö. Arslan, İpek Geyikoğlu, Ergül Demirçivi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To uncover the predictive value of systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII) and systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI) on early pregnancy loss. Methods: A total of 535 individuals were enrolled in this retrospective analysis. The early pregnancy losses (EPL) group included patients between 18-35 years old who experienced EPL. The control group comprised healthy pregnant women who gave birth at ≥37 weeks. Results: The EPL group had significantly lower plateletcrit ( p =0.04), platelet distribution width (PDW, p <0.0001), and RDW ( p <0.0001) and higher monocyte ( p <0.0001) and SIRI ( p <0.0001) values than the control group. The hemoglobin, white blood cells, platelet count, neutrophil count, lymphocyte count, mean platelet volume, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), and SII values were not significantly different between the EPL and control groups ( p >0.05). The cut-off value for the SIRI that offers the best sensitivity/specificity balance was 1.48 (sensitivity of 63%; specificity of 63%) in the …
Identification Of Effective Diagnostic Genes And Immune Cell Infiltration Characteristics In Small Cell Lung Cancer By Integrating Bioinformatics Analysis And Machine Learning Algorithms, Yinyi Chen, Kexin Han, Yanzhao Liu, Qunxia Wang, Yang Wu, Simei Chen, Jianlin Yu, Yi Luo, Liming Tan
Identification Of Effective Diagnostic Genes And Immune Cell Infiltration Characteristics In Small Cell Lung Cancer By Integrating Bioinformatics Analysis And Machine Learning Algorithms, Yinyi Chen, Kexin Han, Yanzhao Liu, Qunxia Wang, Yang Wu, Simei Chen, Jianlin Yu, Yi Luo, Liming Tan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify potential diagnostic markers for small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and investigate the correlation with immune cell infiltration. Methods: GSE149507 and GSE6044 were used as the training group, while GSE108055 served as validation group A and GSE73160 served as validation group B. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified and analyzed for functional enrichment. Machine learning (ML) was used to identify candidate diagnostic genes for SCLC. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curves was applied to assess diagnostic efficacy. Immune cell infiltration analyses were carried out. Results: There were 181 DEGs identified. The gene ontology analysis showed that …
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Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Retrospective Analysis Of The Clinical Utility Of Multi-Cytokine Profiles In Smear-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Xuemei Li, Weidong Zhao, Hong Han, Zhi Yang, Fengqing Bi, Yingchun He
Retrospective Analysis Of The Clinical Utility Of Multi-Cytokine Profiles In Smear-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Xuemei Li, Weidong Zhao, Hong Han, Zhi Yang, Fengqing Bi, Yingchun He
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate cytokine profiles and interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) for their diagnostic capabilities in the differentiation of tuberculosis (TB) from non-TB conditions, as well as smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (SNPT) from smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis (SPPT). Methods: A total of 125 participants were included, 77 of whom had TB and 48 who didn’t, and demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were collected, including cytokine levels and IGRA results. The TB patients were further divided into 2 subgroups: SNPT (n=42) and SPPT (n=35). Results: Compared to non-TB, the TB group had lower BMI, higher WBC, neutrophils, monocytes, ESR and CRP ( p <0.05). TB patients showed higher IL-2, IL-6, IFN-γ, IL-8 ( p <0.001) and higher IGRA positivity (88.3% versus [vs.] 29.2%, p <0.001). Between SNPT and SPPT, moderate effect sizes were observed for IFN-α, IL-2, IL-10, IL-8 (Cohen’s d 0.59-0.76), with lower IGRA positivity in SNPT (81.0% vs. 97.1%, p =0.015). ROC analysis indicated IFN-α, IL-2, IL-10, IL-8 had moderate accuracy for SNPT diagnosis (AUCs 0.668-0.734), and combining these improved accuracy (AUC 0.759, 80% sensitivity, 64.2% specificity). Conclusion: A multi-biomarker approach combining these cytokines demonstrates enhanced diagnostic accuracy for tuberculosis.
Incorporating Ultrasonography To The Nutritional Assessment Process In Intensive Care Settings To Improve The Prescription Of Enteral And Parenteral Nutrition: Benefits, Practicality, And Challenges, Sara Zaher
Saudi Medical Journal
The validity of the traditional nutritional assessment tools in intensive care settings might be compromised when the patient has conditions such as oedema and inflammation. Ultrasound (US) is considered a non-invasive, bedside tool that can be utilized to assess changes in muscle mass. Hence, US could guide healthcare practitioners in identifying the varying degrees of malnutrition and adjusting the nutritional prescription accordingly. This review discusses the currently available data regarding the feasibility and practicality of using US measurements in intensive care settings. Overall, the data suggest that using US as part of the standard anthropometric assessment for critically ill patients …
Biomarker For Cardiorenal Syndrome Risk In Patients With Liver Cirrhosis And Type 2 Diabetes In Saudi Arabia, Walaa Mohammedsaeed, Zain J Alghamdi
Biomarker For Cardiorenal Syndrome Risk In Patients With Liver Cirrhosis And Type 2 Diabetes In Saudi Arabia, Walaa Mohammedsaeed, Zain J Alghamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the correlation between different attributes, levels of biomarkers, and the probability of developing cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) in patients who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and liver cirrhosis (LC). The hypothesis suggests that liver illness may be linked to renal impairment, cardiac dysfunction, and the development of cardiorenal syndrome Methods: The current study retrospectively assessed the medical records of patients who had LC and T2DM diagnoses and were hospitalized at Al Madina Al Munwara hospitals in 2022 and 2023. Results: This research investigated T2DM patients with physician-confirmed to have LC. Poor glycemic control is …
A Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Preterm Birth Incidence And Survival In Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, Mshari Alghadier, Muneera Alasraj, Ragab Elnaggar, Mashael Alazmi, Asma Aldawsari, Saud Alnadah, Faisal Alqahtani, Donia Zaghamir
A Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Preterm Birth Incidence And Survival In Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, Mshari Alghadier, Muneera Alasraj, Ragab Elnaggar, Mashael Alazmi, Asma Aldawsari, Saud Alnadah, Faisal Alqahtani, Donia Zaghamir
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To understand the prevalence and survival rates of preterm birth (PTB) is of utmost importance in informing healthcare planning, improving neonatal care, enhancing maternal and infant health, monitoring long-term outcomes, and guiding policy and advocacy efforts. Methods: The medical records of preterm infants admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a diagnosis of prematurity at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital (MCH), Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, were reviewed between January 2018 and December 2022. Data were collected on birth weight (BW), gender, number of live births, gestational age, mortality, nationality, APGAR score, length of stay in the NICU, …
Assessing The Prevalence And Knowledge Of Anabolic Steroid Use In Male Athletes In Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia, Bandar D. Alrehaili, Samar F. Miski, Fahad M. Alzahrani
Assessing The Prevalence And Knowledge Of Anabolic Steroid Use In Male Athletes In Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia, Bandar D. Alrehaili, Samar F. Miski, Fahad M. Alzahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of anabolic steroid use and the level of knowledge on anabolic steroids among the male athletes in Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on male athletes randomly selected from the private athletic centers in Al Madina Al Munawara over 5 months. Data were collected from all participants using a self-administered anonymous questionnaire with 33 questions. The questionnaire covered the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants, and their knowledge, attitudes, and use of anabolic steroids. Results: Of the 150 male athletes surveyed, 121 completed the questionnaire (response rate: 80.6%). Over half …
Impact Of Sarcopenia And Vitamin D Levels On The Severity Of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In Older Males, Deniz M. Surmeli, Hulusi C. Karpuzcu, Volkan Atmis, Caglar Cosarderelioglu, Ahmet Yalcin, Murat Varli, Sevgi Aras
Impact Of Sarcopenia And Vitamin D Levels On The Severity Of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In Older Males, Deniz M. Surmeli, Hulusi C. Karpuzcu, Volkan Atmis, Caglar Cosarderelioglu, Ahmet Yalcin, Murat Varli, Sevgi Aras
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the impact of sarcopenia and vitamin D levels on the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Methods: A total of 193 male patients, aged 60 years and above, who visited the geriatric outpatient clinic at Ibn-i Sina Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, between December 2019 and March 2021, were enrolled. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to the criteria set by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People. The presence and severity of lower urinary tract symptoms were assessed using the International Prostate Symptom Score questionnaire, categorizing symptom severity as mild or moderate-to-severe. Results: The median patient …
Evaluation Of Candidemia Risk Factors And Candida Species Distribution In Intensive Care Units Among Patients With And Without Covid-19, Cemile Uyar, Emel Yıldız, Özlem Genç, Öznur Ak, Emel Koçak, Sevil Alkan, Canan Balcı, Pınar Korkmaz, Duru Mıstanoğlu Özatağ, Halil Aslan
Evaluation Of Candidemia Risk Factors And Candida Species Distribution In Intensive Care Units Among Patients With And Without Covid-19, Cemile Uyar, Emel Yıldız, Özlem Genç, Öznur Ak, Emel Koçak, Sevil Alkan, Canan Balcı, Pınar Korkmaz, Duru Mıstanoğlu Özatağ, Halil Aslan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the risk variables related to the types of candidemia for each patient, who was admitted into the intensive care unit regardless of the patient with or without complete diagnosis of COVID-19, during the period of March 2019 to December 2022. Methods: The evaluation comparison of demographic and clinical data of COVID-19 positive and negative patients with candidemia confirmed in blood, 113 cases were assessed. Variables such as gender, age, age of hospitalization, history of hospitalization, concurrently infection, The acute physiology and chronic health evaluation-II scores, comorbidity checking, intubation, central venous catheter use, parenteral nutrition use, steroid use, …
Who Calls For Action To Uphold Right To Health Amidst Inaction, Injustice And Crises
Who Calls For Action To Uphold Right To Health Amidst Inaction, Injustice And Crises
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Change In The Naples Prognostic Score After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy On Survival In Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients, Haowen Zhang, Xin Xiao, Siyuan Luan, Xiaokun Li, Shangwei Sun, Yong Yuan
Impact Of Change In The Naples Prognostic Score After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy On Survival In Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients, Haowen Zhang, Xin Xiao, Siyuan Luan, Xiaokun Li, Shangwei Sun, Yong Yuan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the clinical relevance and prognostic value of changes in the Naples prognostic score (NPS) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NACR) among esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients. Methods: We studied 232 locally advanced ESCC patients who received NACR before undergoing esophagectomy retrospectively. Categorizing individuals into the elevated NPS group and the non-elevated NPS group based on the change in NPS after NACR (ΔNPS > 0 or ∆NPS ≤ 0), we examined and compared the clinicopathological characteristics, survival rates, and postoperative complications between these 2 groups (∆NPS = post-NACR NPS - pre-NACR NPS). Results: Results: Out of the 232 patients enrolled, …
Prognostic Influence Of Weight Loss On Overweight/Obese Young Heart Failure Patients, Shan He, Xiaonan Guan, Jianjun Zhang
Prognostic Influence Of Weight Loss On Overweight/Obese Young Heart Failure Patients, Shan He, Xiaonan Guan, Jianjun Zhang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the prognostic influence of weight loss (WL) on young overweight/obesity (OW/OB) individuals with heart failure (HF). Methods: Heart failure enrollees (younger than 45 years, body mass index [BMI] of ≥25 kg/m 2 ) who received medical treatment at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Beijing, China, were classified into 2 groups according to whether they experienced significant WL (≥5% from baseline one year after discharge). One-year occurrence rate of major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) comprising cardiac death and rehospitalization for HF was determined. Results: Of the 191 individuals recruited for this study, 47 had significant WL. The incidence of ischemic …
Risk Factors For Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia In A Chinese Cohort Of Very Preterm Infants, Jing Huang, Wei Shen, Fan Wu, Jian Mao, Ling Liu, Yanmei Chang, Rong Zhang, Xiuzhen Ye, Yinping Qiu, Li Ma, Rui Cheng, Hui Wu, Dongmei Chen, Ling Chen, Ping Xu, Hua Mei, Sannan Wang, Falin Xu, Rong Ju, Zhi Zheng, Xinzhu Lin, Xiaomei Tong
Risk Factors For Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia In A Chinese Cohort Of Very Preterm Infants, Jing Huang, Wei Shen, Fan Wu, Jian Mao, Ling Liu, Yanmei Chang, Rong Zhang, Xiuzhen Ye, Yinping Qiu, Li Ma, Rui Cheng, Hui Wu, Dongmei Chen, Ling Chen, Ping Xu, Hua Mei, Sannan Wang, Falin Xu, Rong Ju, Zhi Zheng, Xinzhu Lin, Xiaomei Tong
Saudi Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Objectives: To examine the risk factors for severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in a cohort of very preterm infants (VPIs) in China, as BPD is common among VPIs and associated with a high mortality rate. Methods: In this multicenter retrospective study, medical records from infants with BPD born at gestation age (GA) of <32 weeks with birth weight (BW) of <1,500 grams (g) in 7 regions of China were included. The cohort was stratified into different BPD severity groups based on their fraction of inspired oxygen requirement at a modified GA of 36 weeks or post discharge. Risk factors were identified using logistic regression analysis. Results: A significant inverse correlation was revealed between BPD severity and both GA and BW ( p <0.001). Independent risk factors for severe BPD (sBPD) were identified as invasive mechanical ventilation (≥7d), multiple blood transfusion (≥3), nosocomial infection (NI), hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA), delayed initiation of enteral nutrition, and longer time to achieve total caloric intake of 110 kcal/kg. Conversely, administration of antenatal steroids was associated with reduced risk of sBPD. Conclusion: Our study not only reaffirmed the established risk factors of low GA and BW for sBPD in VPIs, but also identified additional, potentially modifiable risk factors. Further research is warranted to explore whether intervention in these modifiable factors might reduce the risk of sBPD. Clinical Trial Reg. No.: ChiCTR1900023418
One In Eight People Are Now Living With Obesity
One In Eight People Are Now Living With Obesity
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Factors Related To Stunting In Children Under 2 Years Old In The Papua, Indonesia: Does The Type Of Residence Matter?, Hadi Ashar, Agung Dwi Laksono, Sri Supadmi, Hastin Dyah Kusumawardani, Diah Yunitawati, Sidiq Purwoko, Marizka Khairunnisa
Factors Related To Stunting In Children Under 2 Years Old In The Papua, Indonesia: Does The Type Of Residence Matter?, Hadi Ashar, Agung Dwi Laksono, Sri Supadmi, Hastin Dyah Kusumawardani, Diah Yunitawati, Sidiq Purwoko, Marizka Khairunnisa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze factors related to stunting in Papua region. Methods: Secondary data from the 2021 Indonesian National Nutrition Status Survey were used in this study. Samples of 2,937 Papuan children under the age of two were gathered for the study. This study analyzed independent variables (type of residence, mother’s age, marriage, mother’s education, employment, wealth, child’s age, gender, and early breastfeeding initiation (EBFI) with stunting. The relationship was analyzed using logistic regression tests. Results: Stunting is more common among children in Papua’s rural areas than in urban (AOR 1.168, 95% CI, 1.128-1.209). Stunting is more common in children who …
Does Watching Tv Or Videos During The Day Affect Nighttime Urination?
Does Watching Tv Or Videos During The Day Affect Nighttime Urination?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Importance Of The Erythrocyte Distribution Width/Albumin Ratio In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation, Berrin Z. Eraslan, Sümeyye K. Cengiz, Seda B. Sagmen, Kübra Z. Yalçınkaya, Nesrin Kıral, Sevda Cömert
The Importance Of The Erythrocyte Distribution Width/Albumin Ratio In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation, Berrin Z. Eraslan, Sümeyye K. Cengiz, Seda B. Sagmen, Kübra Z. Yalçınkaya, Nesrin Kıral, Sevda Cömert
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the relationship of the erythrocyte distribution width (RDW)/albumin ratio on hospital length of stay (LOS) and prognosis in patients hospitalized with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. Methods: Patients hospitalized in our clinic for COPD exacerbation were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic characteristics, comorbidities, pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas, history of hospitalization due to exacerbation in the last year, LOS, C-reactive protein, RDW, albumin, platelet counts, and 30-day mortality status were recorded. Significant cut-off RDW/albumin ratio values that could predict hospitalization for 10 days or more were analyzed. Results: A total of 58 patients were included in our …
Impact Of Pulmonary Infection After Radical Esophagectomy On Serum Inflammatory Markers, Pulmonary Function Indices, And Prognosis, Wu Wang, Tianbao Yang, Jinbiao Xie, Shijie Huang
Impact Of Pulmonary Infection After Radical Esophagectomy On Serum Inflammatory Markers, Pulmonary Function Indices, And Prognosis, Wu Wang, Tianbao Yang, Jinbiao Xie, Shijie Huang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the influence of pulmonary infection after radical esophagectomy on serum inflammatory markers, pulmonary function, and prognosis. Methods: We enrolled 278 esophageal cancer patients who underwent radical esophagectomy. Patients were split into the infected (n=51) and uninfected groups (n=227). The inflammatory parameters, complications, and prognosis were compared. Results: In the infected group, interleukin (IL)-6 was 16.19±2.63 ng/L, tumor necrosis factor-α was 19.64±3.07 µg/L, and IL-1β was 22.49±5.13 ng/L at 7 days postoperatively; white blood cell counts was 12.65±2.14 ×10 9 /L, percentage of neutrophils (NEU%) was 67.04±10.48%, and platelet (PLT) counts was 249.82±63.26 ×10 9 /L; the increasing …
Developing, Translating, And Validating A Survey Instrument For Assessing Hospital Food Service Staff’S Food Safety Knowledge, Perceptions, And Practices During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Nisreen M. Abdulsalam, Hajar B. Alnomani
Developing, Translating, And Validating A Survey Instrument For Assessing Hospital Food Service Staff’S Food Safety Knowledge, Perceptions, And Practices During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Nisreen M. Abdulsalam, Hajar B. Alnomani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To develop and validate a questionnaire to assess the food safety knowledge, perceptions, and practices (KPPs) of hospital food service staff (FSS) amidst the challenges of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: The questionnaire was subjected to a rigorous evaluation process, which included a literature review and focus groups comprising the general public, FSS, and key experts in food service. The pilot testing highlighted its utility and determined its content validity ratio (CVR). Results: Most items received high CVR scores of 0.96, indicating excellent content validity. A subsequent pilot study involved 40 FSS. Reliability testing, using Cronbach’s alpha value …
A Descriptive Analysis Of Gastric Cancer With An Immunohistochemical Study Of Ki67 And P53 As Prognostic Factors.: Bahrain Experience, Mohmmed Awadh, Aysha Darwish, Huda Alqatari, Fatema M. Buzaid, Abdulla Darwish
A Descriptive Analysis Of Gastric Cancer With An Immunohistochemical Study Of Ki67 And P53 As Prognostic Factors.: Bahrain Experience, Mohmmed Awadh, Aysha Darwish, Huda Alqatari, Fatema M. Buzaid, Abdulla Darwish
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the increasing number of gastric cancer cases at Bahrain Defense Force Hospital with implementation of immunohistochemistry markers as prognostic factors. Methods: This study included histologically confirmed malignant gastric tumors diagnosed at Bahrain Defense Force Hospital from January 2009 to June 2019. Various epidemiological and pathological data were abstracted and recorded with immunohistochemical analysis of the proliferation marker Ki67 and cell-cycle regulator p53 as prognostic factors. Results: A total of 53 patients with gastric cancer were included in the study, with mean age of 59.75 ± 12.9 years. The typical histological types were signet ring cell adenocarcinoma (68%) …
Developing And Evaluating The Usability Of A Web-Based Diabetic Retinopathy Health Education Program For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Rif’Atunnailah Mat Isa, Mei Chan Chong, Wan Ling Lee, Tajunisah Iqbal, Mardiana Mansor, Airul Azizan Zainudin
Developing And Evaluating The Usability Of A Web-Based Diabetic Retinopathy Health Education Program For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Rif’Atunnailah Mat Isa, Mei Chan Chong, Wan Ling Lee, Tajunisah Iqbal, Mardiana Mansor, Airul Azizan Zainudin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the development of a webpage based on the Intervention Mapping (IM) protocol and usability testing of the Diabetic Retinopathy Health Education Profram (DRHEP). Methods: The mixed methods pilot feasibility study was carried out between April and September 2021, involving 16 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 5 experts. The usability score was rated according to the System Usability Scale (SUS). Results: The average SUS score by the experts was 88. The patients gave a higher score of 85 for SUS, with 58 as the lowest. The average SUS score was 72. The findings indicate that the …
Understanding The Prevalence, Progression, And Management Of Metabolic Syndrome In Saudi Arabia, Faez Falah Alshehri
Understanding The Prevalence, Progression, And Management Of Metabolic Syndrome In Saudi Arabia, Faez Falah Alshehri
Saudi Medical Journal
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by the coexistence of several disorders comprising hypertension, abdominal obesity, insulin sensitivity, and dyslipidemia. In recent times, MetS has gained increased attention due to the global prevalence of obesity. Adipose tissue plays a crucial role in this syndrome by releasing various molecules significantly affecting lipid/insulin regulation, oxidative stress, and cardiovascular function. Tumor necrosis factor-α (p-α), an inflammatory cytokine, and adiponectin, an adipose tissue-specific protein, are considered vital adipokines that play a significant role in the pathogenesis of MetS. The impact of dietary ingredients on MetS management has been extensively studied over the past few decades. …
Overview Of Hypertension In Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Abdullah S. Alshammari, Hotoon S. Alshammari, Shaik S. Ahamed
Overview Of Hypertension In Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Abdullah S. Alshammari, Hotoon S. Alshammari, Shaik S. Ahamed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in Saudi Arabia. Methods: We searched electronic databases and the references lists of found publications between 1990 and 2022. Original cross-sectional studies in English were included using PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Saudi Digital Library. A meta-analysis was performed to assess the combined prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates of hypertension. Results: Twenty-nine studies with 278873 individuals aged 14-100 were considered. The pooled prevalence of hypertension was 22.66% (95% CI:18.95-26.60), Cochran’s Q=6221.98, dff=22, p <0.0001; I 2 =99.65%, Egger’s test ( p =0.0033) across 23 studies with 272378 people. The pooled hypertension awareness rate was 42.8% from 6 studies with 36046 participants (95% CI:35.66-50.01), Cochran’s Q=781.86, dff=5, p <0.0001; I 2 =99.4% and Egger’s test p =0.3772. The pooled proportion of hypertension patients treated in 6 studies involving 46075 samples was 59.4% (95% CI=38.14-79.02), Cochran’s Q=9793.79 dff=5, p <0.0001; I 2 =99.95%, Egger’s test p =0.8284. The pooled proportion of hypertension-controlled participants across 15 studies comprising 264817 subjects was 34.97% (95% CI: 27.62-42.68), Cochran’s Q=11048.28, dff=14, p <0.0001; I 2 =99.87% and Egger’s test p =0.9760. Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension was high, with low awareness, treatment, and control rates among Saudis. Therefore, policymakers and healthcare providers must work harmoniously to promote health and to prevent, detect, and control hypertension early. PROSPERO Reg. No.: CRD42023407978
Comparison Of The Effects Of Alpha Lipoic Acid And Dexpanthenol In An Experimental Tracheal Reconstruction Animal Model, Murat Kuru, Tamer Altınok, Bayram Metin, Hacı Hasan Esen
Comparison Of The Effects Of Alpha Lipoic Acid And Dexpanthenol In An Experimental Tracheal Reconstruction Animal Model, Murat Kuru, Tamer Altınok, Bayram Metin, Hacı Hasan Esen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the positive effects of intraperitoneal administration of alpha-lipolic acid (ALA) and dexpanthenol (DXP) on wound healing after tracheal surgery in rats. Methods: The study was carried out at Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey, from January 2014-2019. A total of 30 healthy and adult Sprague-Dawley type female rats were included in the study. For the experiment, rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: ALA group (n=10), DXP group (n=10), and control group (n=10). After trachea surgery, 100 mg/kg/day ALA was given to group ALA and 100 mg/kg/day intraperitoneal DXP to group DXP for 15 days, and the rats …
Association Between Body Mass Index And Hemoglobin A1c With Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen Level: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Wejdan A. Alhamdan, Thamer A. Alsulaiman, Razan I. Alsabti, Ola M. Abdulmowla, Somayh E. Elnaggar, Yaser Alendijani
Association Between Body Mass Index And Hemoglobin A1c With Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen Level: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Wejdan A. Alhamdan, Thamer A. Alsulaiman, Razan I. Alsabti, Ola M. Abdulmowla, Somayh E. Elnaggar, Yaser Alendijani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the association between body mass index (BMI) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was carried out at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 2016 to December 2021. Data were collected from the medical records of patients who visited the family medicine clinics, including demographics, smoking status, BMI value, index PSA level, testosterone level, digital rectal exam findings, prostate biopsy status, fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, diabetes duration, chronic comorbidities (namely, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or chronic kidney disease), and medication history. Results: The …
Antenatal Steroid As An Independent Risk Factor For Vitamin K2 Deficiency In Newborns: A Chinese Single-Center, Retrospective Study, Ling Liu, Chao-Hong Chen, Shi-Wen Rong, Shao-Zhu Lin, Na-Li Cai, Dang Ao
Antenatal Steroid As An Independent Risk Factor For Vitamin K2 Deficiency In Newborns: A Chinese Single-Center, Retrospective Study, Ling Liu, Chao-Hong Chen, Shi-Wen Rong, Shao-Zhu Lin, Na-Li Cai, Dang Ao
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identified vitamin K2 deficiency rate and risk factors among newborns in China and assess the importance of high-risk maternal intakes of vitamin K2. Methods: This retrospective study was performed at the Neonatology Department, the Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, China. Routinely collected mother-neonate hospitalization data from July 2020 to January 2021 were analyzed. In total, data from 200 neonates who had completed vitamin K2 tests were utilized to assess the prevalence of vitamin K2 deficiency and identify the potential risk factors. According to the vitamin K2 level, the neonates were divided into 2 groups: cases (vitamin K2 …
Obesity Management In The Saudi Population, Aljohrah Aldubikhi
Obesity Management In The Saudi Population, Aljohrah Aldubikhi
Saudi Medical Journal
Obesity is an alarming public health concern and needs to be addressed promptly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sedentary lifestyle, changes in dietary intake and choice, culture, gender, climatic conditions and, lately, COVID-19 have contributed to obesity as a near epidemic in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Interventions targeting obesity includes lifestyle management, pharmacotherapy, and surgery. Lifestyle interventions qualify as first-line therapies. Diets include a low-fat diet, low-calorie diet, low-carbohydrate diet, high-protein diet, and low-glycemic-index diet. Diet and exercise interventions can have a huge impact on weight loss. Pharmacotherapy is considered a treatment option at a later stage. Surgery …