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Indices Of Insulin Resistance And Adiposity Can Detect Obesity-Related Morbidity In Pediatrics, Marwa H. Abdelhamed, Shaimaa Salah, Khloud K. Alqudsi, Majd M. Jan, Duaa K. Alahdal, Saher A. Alfaifi, Nuha M. Jafar, Naseem Y. Alyahyawi, Abdulmoein A. Al-Agha
Indices Of Insulin Resistance And Adiposity Can Detect Obesity-Related Morbidity In Pediatrics, Marwa H. Abdelhamed, Shaimaa Salah, Khloud K. Alqudsi, Majd M. Jan, Duaa K. Alahdal, Saher A. Alfaifi, Nuha M. Jafar, Naseem Y. Alyahyawi, Abdulmoein A. Al-Agha
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluated obesity-related morbidity prevalence among overweight/obese children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia, adiposity indicators and insulin resistance as obesity-related morbidity predictors. Methods: We enrolled 318 overweight/obese children attending a Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia, aged 2–20 years in this retrospective cross-sectional study from September 2019 to March 2021. All children had nutritional obesity, and their body mass index (BMI) standard deviation score was higher than one standard deviation score above the mean for their age and gender. Clinical adiposity indices including BMI, waist circumference (WC), waist-hip ratio (WHR), and bioimpedance analysis (BIA) of …
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articles
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articles
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Prevalence Of Elastofibroma Dorsi Found Incidentally Upon Chest Computed Tomography Scan: A Tertiary Care Center Experience, Aliya I. Alawaji, Mohammed J. Alsaadi, Salem Bauones
Prevalence Of Elastofibroma Dorsi Found Incidentally Upon Chest Computed Tomography Scan: A Tertiary Care Center Experience, Aliya I. Alawaji, Mohammed J. Alsaadi, Salem Bauones
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and demographic data regarding incidentally encountered elastofibroma dorsi (EFD) in the Saudi population-based on chest CT (computed tomography) scans. Methods: This retrospective study was carried out on 4,435 chest CT examinations that were collected between January 2014 and December 2016 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. One musculoskeletal radiologist who was unaware of the patients’ clinical presentations or reasons for CT study reviewed the 4,435 chest CTs prospectively, searching for soft tissue tumors in the subscapular region. Results: Elastofibroma dorsi was incidentally confirmed via CT scan in 36 of the 4,435 patients, including 8 males and 28 …
Risk Factor Analysis For In-Hospital Death Of Geriatric Hip Fracture Patients, Ping Zhang, Xinping Li, Yuan Yuan, Xiaoyu Li, Xiaoyan Liu, Bin Fan, Minghui Yang, Xinbao Wu
Risk Factor Analysis For In-Hospital Death Of Geriatric Hip Fracture Patients, Ping Zhang, Xinping Li, Yuan Yuan, Xiaoyu Li, Xiaoyan Liu, Bin Fan, Minghui Yang, Xinbao Wu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the risk factors of perioperative in-hospital death in elderly patients with hip fracture and the applicability of risk assessment tools. Methods: Thirteen in-hospital death cases from 1878 geriatric hip fracture treated in Jishuitan Hospital, China from May 2015 to December 2017 were collected, each dead patient was compared with 4 normal discharged patients with a postoperative survival of more than 90 days at the same admission time (within 2 weeks), gender, age (±5 years), and fracture type. Binary logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of in-hospital death; Hosmer-lemeshow goodness of fit test was used …
Prothrombin Complex Concentrate In The Management Of Major Bleeding Induced By Oral Anticoagulant Therapy, Mohammed Alsheef, Ghaydaa Kullab, Modhi Alajmi, Ruba Aldhaheri, Sultan Al Baqmi, Haya Alajlan, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Prothrombin Complex Concentrate In The Management Of Major Bleeding Induced By Oral Anticoagulant Therapy, Mohammed Alsheef, Ghaydaa Kullab, Modhi Alajmi, Ruba Aldhaheri, Sultan Al Baqmi, Haya Alajlan, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To share clinical data on the efficacy of 4F-PCC in the treatment of major bleeding caused by warfarin, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban. Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients admitted to King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with major bleeding caused by oral anticoagulants and treated with 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC). The International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis Scientific and Standardization Subcommittee criteria were used to evaluate the effectiveness of PCCs. Results: A total of 22 patients were included in the study. Ten of the events were caused by gastrointestinal bleeding (46%). In the majority of patients, …
Who Recommends Two New Drugs To Treat Covid-19
Who Recommends Two New Drugs To Treat Covid-19
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Covax Delivers Its 1 Billionth Covid-19 Vaccine Dose
Covax Delivers Its 1 Billionth Covid-19 Vaccine Dose
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Relationship Between The Visceral Adiposity Index And Carotid Atherosclerosis In Different Genders And Age Groups, Jing Cao, Shengpeng Liu, Hebin Xie, Yu Zhang, Yalin Zeng
The Relationship Between The Visceral Adiposity Index And Carotid Atherosclerosis In Different Genders And Age Groups, Jing Cao, Shengpeng Liu, Hebin Xie, Yu Zhang, Yalin Zeng
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the possible relationship between visceral adiposity index (VAI) and carotid atherosclerosis(CAS) in different genders and age groups in China. Methods: This study was an observational cross-sectional study and included 1996 participants who were health examination . From January 2018 to June 2019, people over 18 years old who had physical examinations were included in the study. Each participant completed a standard questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, ultrasonic examination, and provided blood samples for biochemical measurements. Regression models were utilized to evaluate the relationship between VAI and the CAS risk. An receiver operating characteristic (ROC) was utilized to predict VAI …
Occupational And Environmental Exposures, The Association With Chronic Sinusitis, Feras M. Alkholaiwi, Rahaf R. Almutairi, Danah M. Alrajhi, Basma A. Alturki, Atheer G. Almutairi, Faris H. Binyousef
Occupational And Environmental Exposures, The Association With Chronic Sinusitis, Feras M. Alkholaiwi, Rahaf R. Almutairi, Danah M. Alrajhi, Basma A. Alturki, Atheer G. Almutairi, Faris H. Binyousef
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To find the association between environmental and occupational exposures and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) development. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items Of Systematic Reviews Guidelines were used when a systematic literature review was conducted to find all published cases of CRS by searching PubMed database and Google Scholar. Published articles between 1989 and 2021 that reported chronic and occupational rhinosinusitis were included. However, articles that reported allergic rhinitis or upper airway diseases and non-English articles were excluded from this study. Results: A total of 97 articles were extracted initially, and 15 articles were reviewed after excluding 82 articles that did not …
Survival And Prognostic Factors In Women Treated For Epithelial Ovarian Cancer In Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Khalid H. Sait, Mohammad Z. Alam, Absarul Haque, Hesham K. Sait, Maram K. Sait, Nisreen M. Anfinan
Survival And Prognostic Factors In Women Treated For Epithelial Ovarian Cancer In Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Khalid H. Sait, Mohammad Z. Alam, Absarul Haque, Hesham K. Sait, Maram K. Sait, Nisreen M. Anfinan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess survival and prognostic factors among women with epithelial ovarian cancer in Western Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was carried out between October 2000 and May 2018, reviewing clinical and pathology data of all women who underwent staging or debulking surgery for epithelial ovarian cancer. Analysis of disease-free survival (DFS), overall survivals (OS) and the associated factors used Kaplan-Meier method in addition to cox multivariate regression. Results: A total of 144 patients were included (median age=49.5 years), with a median follow-up time was 3.4 years. Majority (59.7%) of the patients were diagnosed at an advanced stage …
Peer-Assisted Versus Expert-Assisted Learning In Virtual Chest X-Ray Interpretation: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Mansour L. Alsulmi, Muath M. Alqarni, Anwar A. Althaqfi, Hattan H. Bosy, Ruqayya A. Azher, Marwan A. Sabbagh, Basem H. Bahakeem, Emad M. Tashkandi
Peer-Assisted Versus Expert-Assisted Learning In Virtual Chest X-Ray Interpretation: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Mansour L. Alsulmi, Muath M. Alqarni, Anwar A. Althaqfi, Hattan H. Bosy, Ruqayya A. Azher, Marwan A. Sabbagh, Basem H. Bahakeem, Emad M. Tashkandi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of peer-assisted learning (PAL) and expert-assisted learning (EAL) in terms of knowledge gain in virtual chest x-ray (CXR) interpretations. The secondary objective was to assess students’ satisfaction levels between both groups. Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, second-year medical students who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to the PAL and EAL groups. The study was carried out from December 2020 to February 2021 at Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The primary endpoint was the difference in the students’ scores, which were determined by an independent reviewer. The secondary endpoint was students’ satisfaction …
Demographic Features, Clinical Characteristics, And Prognostic Factors Of Non-Epithelial Ovarian Tumors At Princess Noorah Oncology Center, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Atheel L. Balkhy, Eiman R. Saleh, Heyam I. Jabali, Hatim M. Al-Jifree, Ahmad B Alwazzan
Demographic Features, Clinical Characteristics, And Prognostic Factors Of Non-Epithelial Ovarian Tumors At Princess Noorah Oncology Center, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Atheel L. Balkhy, Eiman R. Saleh, Heyam I. Jabali, Hatim M. Al-Jifree, Ahmad B Alwazzan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To reveal the demographic features, prognostic factors, and tumor characteristics of patients with non-epithelial ovarian tumors (NEOTs). Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed using data from all female patients diagnosed with NEOT (germ cell [GC], sex cord–stromal cells [SCSC], sarcoma, and small cell carcinoma) from 2002 to 2017 at Princess Noorah Oncology Center, National Guard Hospital Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Results: Forty patients with NEOTs were identified. There were equal percentages of GC (45%) and SCSC (45%) origin tumors, and these were the most common histological types. The remaining tumors were sarcomas. Germ cell tumors were more common in younger …
Does Coffee Help Protect Against Endometrial Cancer?
Does Coffee Help Protect Against Endometrial Cancer?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Emphasizing The Link Between Blood Types In Multi-Ethnic Disparities And Covid-19 Infection In Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Wesam A. Nasif, Abeer S.E. Ali, Asim A. Khogeer, Mohammed H. Mukhtar, Mohamed M. Noureldein, Ahmed Y. Shebly, Shumukh H. Alqahtani, Yahya A. Alnashri, Ghaidaa E. Khouj, Ziyad I. Gadah, Mohammad A. Althubiti
Emphasizing The Link Between Blood Types In Multi-Ethnic Disparities And Covid-19 Infection In Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Wesam A. Nasif, Abeer S.E. Ali, Asim A. Khogeer, Mohammed H. Mukhtar, Mohamed M. Noureldein, Ahmed Y. Shebly, Shumukh H. Alqahtani, Yahya A. Alnashri, Ghaidaa E. Khouj, Ziyad I. Gadah, Mohammad A. Althubiti
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the impact and distribution of blood groups in different ethnicities and the extent of susceptibility to infection with COVID-19 in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective study was performed on 4,609 COVID-19 patients from five ethnic groups to assess the impact and distribution of different blood types and susceptibility to COVID-19 infection. The study was carried out between November 2020 and June 2021 in the College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University in collaboration with the General Directorate of Health Affairs, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Results: Blood group (A, B, and O) distributions in 2,617 COVID-19 patients with local …
Researchers Simulate Sars-Cov-2 Transmission And Infection On Airline Flights
Researchers Simulate Sars-Cov-2 Transmission And Infection On Airline Flights
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Post-Amputation Pain Among Lower Limb Amputees In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study, Dareen A. Almehman, Abrar S. Faden, Badr M. Aldahlawi, Mohammed S. Bafail, Maram T. Alkhatieb, Abdullah M. Kaki
Post-Amputation Pain Among Lower Limb Amputees In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study, Dareen A. Almehman, Abrar S. Faden, Badr M. Aldahlawi, Mohammed S. Bafail, Maram T. Alkhatieb, Abdullah M. Kaki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of post- amputation pain among lower-limb amputees and its burden on their lives. Methods: A retrospective patients record review of lower limb amputation surgeries was carried out at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between 2008-2019. e collected data included: patients demographics, surgical operations, chronic pain characteristics, functional impairment, and treatment. Results: A total of 645 lower-limb amputations carried out on 509 patients, 104 (20.4%) patients had more than one amputation surgery carried out, and 40 (7.9%) patients having bilateral amputations. The estimated prevalence of chronic post-amputation pain among the lower-limb amputees was approximately …
An Evaluation Of Public Recognition And Attitude Towards Depression, Muneera Al Hussaini, Ahmed H. Aljadani
An Evaluation Of Public Recognition And Attitude Towards Depression, Muneera Al Hussaini, Ahmed H. Aljadani
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
To What Extent Are Children Harmed By Medications In Pediatric Intensive Care Units?
To What Extent Are Children Harmed By Medications In Pediatric Intensive Care Units?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Artificial Intelligence In Radiology: Are Saudi Residents Ready, Prepared, And Knowledgeable?, Mawya A. Khafaji, Mohammed A. Safhi, Roia H. Albadawi, Salma O. Al-Amoudi, Salah S. Shehata, Fadi Toonsi
Artificial Intelligence In Radiology: Are Saudi Residents Ready, Prepared, And Knowledgeable?, Mawya A. Khafaji, Mohammed A. Safhi, Roia H. Albadawi, Salma O. Al-Amoudi, Salah S. Shehata, Fadi Toonsi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the knowledge and perception of artificial intelligence (AI) among radiology residents across Saudi Arabia and assess their interest in learning about AI. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study carried out among radiology residents enrolled in the Saudi Board of Radiology, Saudi Arabia. An anonymized, self-administered questionnaire was distributed in April 2020 and responses were collected until July 2020. Results: A total of 154 residents filled the questionnaire. The top 3 aspects of AI participants wanted to learn were: clinical use of AI applications, advantages and limitations of AI applications, and technical methods. Approximately 43.5% of participants did not …
A Limited Form Of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis In An Ulcerative Colitis Patient Receiving Sulfasalazine, Fahdah Alokaily, Reem Alkathiri, Sarah Alkathiri, Seham Alrashidi
A Limited Form Of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis In An Ulcerative Colitis Patient Receiving Sulfasalazine, Fahdah Alokaily, Reem Alkathiri, Sarah Alkathiri, Seham Alrashidi
Saudi Medical Journal
This is a case report of a 31-year-old lady who is known to have ulcerative colitis for 15 years and was on mesalazine. She presented with periorbital swelling, sinusitis, epistaxis, and was found to have positive anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody and anti-proteinase-3 of a high titer. Biopsy from the maxillary sinus showed chronic non-specific inflammation and biopsy from the periorbital fat revealed inflammation and granulomatous changes. She had no other organ involvement. She was diagnosed with a limited form of granumatosis and polyangiitis and treated with methotrexate and prednisolone. The symptoms disappeared after treatment.
Emotional Responses And Coping Strategies Of Medical Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Sayyada Ifrah Naaz, Rana M. Hussein, Hiba B. Khan, Mohamed M. Hussein, Shoukat A. Arain
Emotional Responses And Coping Strategies Of Medical Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Sayyada Ifrah Naaz, Rana M. Hussein, Hiba B. Khan, Mohamed M. Hussein, Shoukat A. Arain
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the emotional responses and coping strategies of medical students during the lockdown and social distancing measures implemented during the coronavirus disease -19 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: This cross‑sectional study is based on data collected from undergraduate medical students at the College of Medicine, Alfaisal University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the fall semester of academic year 2020-2021. All the participants completed a self-administered online questionnaire consisting of 3 parts: demographic information, emotional response scale, and 14-item, adapted brief coping orientation to problems experienced inventory to determine the use of avoidant or approach coping strategies. Coping and emotional response scores …
Impacts And Effects Of Covid-19 Infection In Pregnancy, Amala Sunder, Bessy Varghese, Basma Darwish, Noor Shaikho, Mooza Rashid
Impacts And Effects Of Covid-19 Infection In Pregnancy, Amala Sunder, Bessy Varghese, Basma Darwish, Noor Shaikho, Mooza Rashid
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the trimester wise significance of the primary outcome in pregnant women during coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: Retrospective observational study of pregnant women who were infected with COVID-19 from April 2020 until March 2021 at Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, Riffa, Bahrain. The study focused on the effects in relation to gestational age (GA), association with variables, severity, and treatment. A p -value of ≤0.05 was considered significant. Results: During the study period, 74 COVID-19 cases were identified from the recorded 2944 pregnant women. The mean GA at diagnosis was 33.5±12.2 weeks, and the mean GA at birth …
Asthma Prevalence And The Relationship Between Level Of Knowledge And Quality Of Life Among Asthmatic Schoolchildren In Malaysia, Jenny L. Dinglasan, Li Y. Tang, Mei C. Chong
Asthma Prevalence And The Relationship Between Level Of Knowledge And Quality Of Life Among Asthmatic Schoolchildren In Malaysia, Jenny L. Dinglasan, Li Y. Tang, Mei C. Chong
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine asthma prevalence and the relationship between the level of knowledge and quality of life (QoL) among asthmatic secondary school children aged 13-14 years old in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire containing demographic characteristics, asthma symptoms, knowledge on asthma, and QoL. Results: Data from 2891 asthmatic schoolchildren aged 13-14 years old from secondary schools in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, were analyzed. According to the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) scoring for asthma prevalence, the number of children who exhibited signs and symptoms of asthma was 9% …
Dietary Supplement Use By Individuals Living With And Beyond Cancer
Dietary Supplement Use By Individuals Living With And Beyond Cancer
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
10th Global Conference On Health Promotion Charters A Path For Creating ‘Well-Being Societies’
10th Global Conference On Health Promotion Charters A Path For Creating ‘Well-Being Societies’
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Saudi Medical Journal During The Covid-19 Era, Fahdah Alokaily
Saudi Medical Journal During The Covid-19 Era, Fahdah Alokaily
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Diagnostic Accuracy Of Rt-Pcr From Self-Collected Saliva Versus Nasopharyngeal Sampling: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Do Hyun Kim, Mohammed A. Basurrah, Jae Hong Han, Sung Won Kim, Se Hwan Hwang
The Diagnostic Accuracy Of Rt-Pcr From Self-Collected Saliva Versus Nasopharyngeal Sampling: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Do Hyun Kim, Mohammed A. Basurrah, Jae Hong Han, Sung Won Kim, Se Hwan Hwang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic utility of self-collected saliva in coronavirus desease-19 (COVID-19) screening procedures. Methods: A total of 6 databases were reviewed from their inception until August 2021. Sensitivity and specificity were measured by extracting items (true-positive, true-negative, false-positive and false-negative) from each paper. We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy based on Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies, version 2. Results: A total of 41 studies were included in the final analysis. The diagnostic odds ratio (OR) of self-collected saliva was 196.2022 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 117.8833-326.5546). The area under the summary receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.955. For detecting …
The Effect Of Wet-Cupping Therapy (Hijama) In Modulating Autoimmune Activity Of Hashimoto’S Thyroiditis: A Pilot Controlled Study, Amal M. Obeid, Faiza A. Qari, Soad K. Aljaouni, Sawsan Rohaiem, Ahmed A. Elsayed, Maha M. Alsayyad, Ezzuddin A. Okmi
The Effect Of Wet-Cupping Therapy (Hijama) In Modulating Autoimmune Activity Of Hashimoto’S Thyroiditis: A Pilot Controlled Study, Amal M. Obeid, Faiza A. Qari, Soad K. Aljaouni, Sawsan Rohaiem, Ahmed A. Elsayed, Maha M. Alsayyad, Ezzuddin A. Okmi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the possible effects of wet-cupping therapy (hijama) on autoimmune activity and thyroid hormonal profiles of Hashimoto’s disease (HD) patients. Methods: A prospective pilot controlled trial was carried out among adult females following HD at the Endocrinology Clinic of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from February 2014 until March 2017. A total of 13 patients (intervention group) underwent 3 hijama sessions at 3-week interval with a 6-month follow-up. Blood tests were carried out for both pre- and post-hijama, including: thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO), thyroglobulin antibody (TG), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxine-4 (T4), and prolactin. Control group …
Evaluation Of Hematological Parameters In Dyspepsia Patients Infected With Helicobacter Pylori: A Retrospective Study From The Central Region Of Saudi Arabia, Ahmad A. Alshomar
Evaluation Of Hematological Parameters In Dyspepsia Patients Infected With Helicobacter Pylori: A Retrospective Study From The Central Region Of Saudi Arabia, Ahmad A. Alshomar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the hematological parameters in dyspepsia patients infected with Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) infection from Al Qassim province of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: This retrospective study was carried out in Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital, Al Qassim, KSA. The data of dyspepsia and epigastric pain patients were derived from the hospital based registration system between 2020-2021. Logistic regression models were used to investigate the correlation between the onset of H. pylori infection and anemia. Results: Among 810 enrolled patients, there were 202 (24.9%) patients with H. pylori infection and 144 (17.8%) with anemia. The prevalence …