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Childhood Nephrolithiasis And Nephrocalcinosis Caused By Metabolic Diseases And Renal Tubulopathy: A Retrospective Study From 2 Tertiary Centers, Jameela A. Kari, Mohamed A. Shalaby, Faiza A. Qari, Amr S. Albanna, Khalid A. Alhasan
Childhood Nephrolithiasis And Nephrocalcinosis Caused By Metabolic Diseases And Renal Tubulopathy: A Retrospective Study From 2 Tertiary Centers, Jameela A. Kari, Mohamed A. Shalaby, Faiza A. Qari, Amr S. Albanna, Khalid A. Alhasan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study childhood nephrolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis caused by metabolic disorders, distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA), and familial hypomagnesemia, hypercalciuria, and nephrocalcinosis (FHHNC). Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 86 children presented over 10 years (2011-2021), with nephrolithiasis (89%) and nephrocalcinosis (11%) caused by metabolic disorders (62%), FHHNC (21%), and dRTA (17%). Results: The mean age at discovery was 72.7 months. The underlying metabolic etiologies included hyperoxaluria (38%), cystinuria (32%), hypercalciuria (24%), and hyperuricosuria (6%). Genetic testing was carried out for 23 patients. Hyperoxaluria was typically treated medically (75%). However, the majority progressed to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Most children with cystinuria, …
Who Lists 9th Covid-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use With Aim To Increase Access To Vaccination In Lower-Income Countries
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Left Lower Limb Deep Venous Thrombosis, May-Thurner Syndrome And Endovascular Management, Khawaja B. Waheed, Hassan R. Mohammed, Khaled S. Salem, Mohamed A. Shaltout, Ali S. Alshehri, Emad F. Said, Abdulhadi S. Almubarak, Zechariah J. Arulanantham
Left Lower Limb Deep Venous Thrombosis, May-Thurner Syndrome And Endovascular Management, Khawaja B. Waheed, Hassan R. Mohammed, Khaled S. Salem, Mohamed A. Shaltout, Ali S. Alshehri, Emad F. Said, Abdulhadi S. Almubarak, Zechariah J. Arulanantham
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) in left lower limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT) cases and to analyze the outcome of endovascular intervention in these patients. Methods: A record-based descriptive study was carried out in Radiology Department, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, including patients who underwent lower limb duplex ultrasounds between January 2015-2021. Patients with bilateral DVTs, known pelvic masses, and pelvic surgeries were excluded. All patients positive for DVTs were identified and further imaging was reviewed. Left common iliac vein compression of 50% or more on computed tomography (CT) was considered positive for …
Celecoxib As An Adjuvant To Chemotherapy For Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study, Tarek M. Mostafa, Amira R. Rashdan
Celecoxib As An Adjuvant To Chemotherapy For Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study, Tarek M. Mostafa, Amira R. Rashdan
Saudi Medical Journal
Abstract Objectives: To investigate the anti-tumor activity and tolerability of celecoxib as an adjuvant therapy for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods: In this randomized controlled study, 54 patients with metastatic CRC were randomized into 2 groups; the control group (n=28) which received 6 cycles of folinic acid, fluorouracil and irinotecan (FOLFIRI) regimen (5-flourouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan), and the celecoxib group (n=26) which received 6 cycles of FOLFIRI regimen plus celecoxib 200 mg twice daily. The study duration was 3 months. Patients were assessed at baseline and at the end of intervention through the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors …
Trends And Patterns In Urgent Pediatric Otolaryngology Inter-Hospital Referrals In Saudi Arabia, Marwa A. Algadi, Alanoud A. Alshathri, Rawan S. Alsugair, Mohrah A. Alyabis, Saad A. Alsaleh, Nawfal A. Aljerian
Trends And Patterns In Urgent Pediatric Otolaryngology Inter-Hospital Referrals In Saudi Arabia, Marwa A. Algadi, Alanoud A. Alshathri, Rawan S. Alsugair, Mohrah A. Alyabis, Saad A. Alsaleh, Nawfal A. Aljerian
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess trends in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ORL-HNS) referrals among pediatric patients, and to address common urgent causes of ORL-HNS referrals in this population. Additionally, to give recommendations regarding these causes, and assessing the impacts of coronavirus desease-19 on such referrals. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study were the data was extracted from the referral system of the Saudi Ministry of Health (Ehalati), from 2019-2020. Pediatric patients from all hospitals across Saudi Arabia with problems related to ORL-HNS who have been referred urgently to other hospitals were included. Results: A total of 1318 urgent ORL-HNS referrals were collected. The …
The Antimicrobial Activity Of Ceftobiprole Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus And Multi-Drug Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: A Large Tertiary Care University Hospital Experience In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Lamees A. Altamimi, Leen A. Altamimi, Ali M. Somily
The Antimicrobial Activity Of Ceftobiprole Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus And Multi-Drug Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: A Large Tertiary Care University Hospital Experience In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Lamees A. Altamimi, Leen A. Altamimi, Ali M. Somily
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the antibacterial activity of ceftobiprole against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ( P. aeruginosa ) from various body specimen types and different patterns of resistance. Methods: A retrospective cohort study with a total of 49 MRSA and 99 P. aeruginosa isolated in the Microbiology Laboratory at King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between 2018-2019, were used. Isolates were randomly selected from various specimen types. The minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) of ceftobiprole was determined by E-test. Breakpoints carried out by the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) were used to assess antibiotic susceptibility. …
Prevalence Of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans In Saudi Arabia Over 24 Years.: A Retrospective Single-Institution Study, Najla A. Al-Dawsari
Prevalence Of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans In Saudi Arabia Over 24 Years.: A Retrospective Single-Institution Study, Najla A. Al-Dawsari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To conduct a descriptive clinicopathological and demographic analysis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans among Saudi patients attending a tertiary care center in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This retrospective, single-center study reviewed the medical records and pathology reports of Saudi patients attending a tertiary center (Johns Hopkins Aramco Health Care) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia from 1995 to 2019 to identify all cases of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Demographic and phenotypic data were also analyzed. Results: Thirty-five Saudi patients were identified as having dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Females constituted 68.6% of patients. The trunk was the most common site of involvement (54.3%), followed by …
Association Between Glycemic Control And Shift Working Among Healthcare Workers With Diabetes, Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Five Years’ Experience, Mona A. Albishri, Danah M. Alsubaie, Hassan A. Abugad
Association Between Glycemic Control And Shift Working Among Healthcare Workers With Diabetes, Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Five Years’ Experience, Mona A. Albishri, Danah M. Alsubaie, Hassan A. Abugad
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To delineate the relation between shift work and glycemic control among the healthcare workers (HCWs) with diabetes mellitus (DM) in the hospitals of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs with DM working in 3 hospitals in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, from November 2018 to January 2019. The study participants answered a self-administered questionnaire related to sociodemographic data, work-related questions, diabetes-related questions, the latest hemoglobin A1C test outcome, and self-management activities. The Chi-square and t-test were used to determine the association between the risk factor of glycemic control and shift work. Results: The HCW’s ages ranged …
Post-Vaccination Survey For Monitoring The Side Effects Associated With Covid-19 Vaccines Among Healthcare Professionals Of Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia, Waquar Ahsan, Nabeel K. Syed, Aseel A. Alsraeya, Hassan A. Alhazmi, Asim Najmi, Mohammed Al Bratty, Shamama Javed, Hafiz A. Makeen, Abdulkarim M. Meraya, Ahmed A. Albarraq, Saad S. Alqahtani
Post-Vaccination Survey For Monitoring The Side Effects Associated With Covid-19 Vaccines Among Healthcare Professionals Of Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia, Waquar Ahsan, Nabeel K. Syed, Aseel A. Alsraeya, Hassan A. Alhazmi, Asim Najmi, Mohammed Al Bratty, Shamama Javed, Hafiz A. Makeen, Abdulkarim M. Meraya, Ahmed A. Albarraq, Saad S. Alqahtani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the self-reported vaccine-related side effects among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the Jazan province, Saudi Arabia, and determine the associated socio-demographic factors. With the recent second and third waves of coronavirus disease -19 (COVID-19) infections worldwide, the race is not only to encourage but also to achieve mass vaccination. Methods: A total of 397 HCPs from across Jazan province participated in an anonymous online cross-sectional survey conducted for a period of 45 days (March 30, 2021 to May 13, 2021) in Jazan province, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected using a validated 22-items self-report survey. Results: For both COVID-19 …
Impact Of Covid-19 On Cancer Management In Military Hospitals Of Saudi Arabia, Omar Al Zahrani, Ismail Ghorbel, Osama Mukhtar, Muneera Almajed, Hoda M. Abdelazim, Muhammad N. Hasan, Ahmad Mostafa, Ali Bajouda
Impact Of Covid-19 On Cancer Management In Military Hospitals Of Saudi Arabia, Omar Al Zahrani, Ismail Ghorbel, Osama Mukhtar, Muneera Almajed, Hoda M. Abdelazim, Muhammad N. Hasan, Ahmad Mostafa, Ali Bajouda
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on cancer management in Saudi Arabia’s military hospitals. Methods: This multi-centric, retrospective study compared cancer patients diagnosed from February-July 2019 and 2020, focusing on the time duration for acceptance and time for oncologic treatment initiation. Eligibility and referral status were recorded. Clinical data of COVID-19-positive cancer patients were collected and evaluated their outcomes and survival. Results: Data of 1574 cancer patients (mean age, 57.1 years) were collected. Mean time for acceptance was 7.3 days in 2019 and 8 days in 2020, with no statistically significant difference. Mean time for oncology treatment initiation was …
Bacteria Profiles And Risk Factors For Proven Early-Onset Sepsis In Preterm Neonates, Jingwen Hu, Xiaosong Qin
Bacteria Profiles And Risk Factors For Proven Early-Onset Sepsis In Preterm Neonates, Jingwen Hu, Xiaosong Qin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To fill this gap in the literature and establish a prediction model. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between April 2018 and April 2019. Sixty-five sepsis cases were clinically diagnosed with early-onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) and confirmed by bacterial culture, and 91 newborns were enrolled as control. Multivariate analysis was used to analyze the data, and the predictive efficiency of the prediction model was verified using the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results: There were differences in multiple gestation birth, cesarean section, gestational age, birth weight, Apgar scores at …
Skin And Soft Tissue Infections In Hospitalized Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Study, Huda M. Al-Mutairi, Oluwaseun Egunsola, Afaf Almutairi, Salha M. Al-Dossary, Rana S. Alshammasi, Dalal S. Al-Dossari, Sheraz Ali
Skin And Soft Tissue Infections In Hospitalized Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Study, Huda M. Al-Mutairi, Oluwaseun Egunsola, Afaf Almutairi, Salha M. Al-Dossary, Rana S. Alshammasi, Dalal S. Al-Dossari, Sheraz Ali
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of hospitalized cancer patients with skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs). Methods: An observational retrospective study was conducted between March 2016 and December 2020 at the Oncology Department of King Saudi Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Patients with complicated and uncomplicated SSTIs were included. Results: A total of 204 cancer patients with SSTIs were evaluated. The incidence of SSTIs was 1.67% (204/12,203). Breast cancer (39%) was the most common solid tumor in all patients with SSTIs. Exit site infection (n=84, 41.2%) was the most common SSTI in cancer patients, followed by wound infection …
Metastatic 4s Neuroblastoma With Excellent Outcome In Saudi Cancer Center, Waheed A. Alzhrani, Naglla A. Elimam, Abeer S. Almehdar, Saeed M. Bassem, Daniah E. Abdullatif, Khursheed D. Ahmed, Abdullah A. Baothman
Metastatic 4s Neuroblastoma With Excellent Outcome In Saudi Cancer Center, Waheed A. Alzhrani, Naglla A. Elimam, Abeer S. Almehdar, Saeed M. Bassem, Daniah E. Abdullatif, Khursheed D. Ahmed, Abdullah A. Baothman
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To retrospectively review a small series of infant neuroblastoma (NBL) in a single Saudi medical institution over 10 years, including their presentation, management, and outcomes. Methods: Fifty-three subjects aged 0 to 14 years with previously untreated NBL who were diagnosed and treated at Princess Nora Oncology Center, King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between 2010 and 2019. Six infants (11.3%) had stage 4S characteristics. Results: The median age at diagnosis was 3 months (range 52 days - 4 months). Biopsies confirmed that the adrenal gland was the primary tumor site for 3 patients, while the other 2 …
Emerging Variants Of Concern In Saudi Arabian Sars-Cov-2 Isolates, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Muhammad T. Khan, Shabbir Muhammad
Emerging Variants Of Concern In Saudi Arabian Sars-Cov-2 Isolates, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Muhammad T. Khan, Shabbir Muhammad
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Tobacco Use Falling: Who Urges Countries To Invest In Helping More People To Quit Tobacco
Tobacco Use Falling: Who Urges Countries To Invest In Helping More People To Quit Tobacco
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Guidelines For Cochlear Implantation In Saudi Arabia, Musaed A. Alzahrani, Nader F. Aldajani, Saeed A. Alghamdi
Guidelines For Cochlear Implantation In Saudi Arabia, Musaed A. Alzahrani, Nader F. Aldajani, Saeed A. Alghamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
This study aim to establish unified clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for adults and pediatric cochlear implantation (CI) for the Ministry of Health specialist hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive literature review was carried out by a task force group. Guidelines were based on evidence-based medicine including institutions and individuals’ experiences. Bilateral CI is recommended for adults and pediatrics with bilateral severe/profound hearing loss. The minimum age of implantation for children is recommended at 9 months. This study provides a safe framework for the multidisciplinary team to select appropriate CI candidates. It is important to establish a comprehensive …
The Use Of Ex-Vivo Liver Perfusion Circuit In Sheep Model: Preliminary Report, Mohammed I. Al-Sebayel, Yasser M. El-Sheikh, Falah H. Al-Mohanna, Ahmed Al-Jammali, Norah K. Al-Zeer, Yazeed M. Alsebayel, Hamad M. Al-Bahli
The Use Of Ex-Vivo Liver Perfusion Circuit In Sheep Model: Preliminary Report, Mohammed I. Al-Sebayel, Yasser M. El-Sheikh, Falah H. Al-Mohanna, Ahmed Al-Jammali, Norah K. Al-Zeer, Yazeed M. Alsebayel, Hamad M. Al-Bahli
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe a novel animal model for ex-vivo liver perfusion. Methods: This study was carried out at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between September 2016 and January 2019. We assembled a perfusion circuit operated by a continuous pressure-driven arterial pump with continuous portal and arterial pressure and volume measurements. We used normothermic oxygenated perfusate. The livers used were retrieved from the sheep. Results: Ex-vivo continuous perfusion of the liver was achieved for up to 9 hours with stable pressure and volume in both hepatic artery and portal vein. In 4 experiments the arterial pressure …
Invoking The Influence Of Emotion In Central Auditory Processing To Improve The Treatment Of Speech Impairments, Safa Alqudah, Maha Zaitoun, Sara Alqudah
Invoking The Influence Of Emotion In Central Auditory Processing To Improve The Treatment Of Speech Impairments, Safa Alqudah, Maha Zaitoun, Sara Alqudah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the benefits of invoking unconscious sentiment to improve the treatment of stuttering and misarticulation. Methods: This cross-sectional study of 80 participants with speech issues (44 patients with misarticulation and 36 with stuttering) who underwent comprehensive speech and hearing evaluations to confirm and diagnose speech difficulties. Speech and language pathologists then calculated either the percentage of correctly pronounce sounds in misarticulation cases or stuttering severity index-4 scores in cases of stuttering following the use of therapeutic stimuli recorded with familiar and non-familiar voices of similar linguistic and phonetic complexity. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to compare the …
Lymph Node Yield As A Prognostic Factor In Clinically Node Negative Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Ahmad A. Altuwaijri, Mohammed A. Alessa, Alanoud A. Abuhaimed, Reenad H. Bedaiwi, Mohammad A. Almayouf, Majed M. Albarrak, Saleh F. Aldhahri, Khalid H. Al-Qahtani
Lymph Node Yield As A Prognostic Factor In Clinically Node Negative Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Ahmad A. Altuwaijri, Mohammed A. Alessa, Alanoud A. Abuhaimed, Reenad H. Bedaiwi, Mohammad A. Almayouf, Majed M. Albarrak, Saleh F. Aldhahri, Khalid H. Al-Qahtani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prognostic significance of nodal yield in patients with clinically node-negative (cN0) oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC). Methods: This retrospective observational study included 40 patients with cN0 OCSCC who underwent treatment with at least 6 months of follow-up data from November 2012 to April 2020. We recorded the variables, including patient demographics, cancer site, tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) staging, type of treatment, lymph node yield (LNY), histopathologic diagnosis, and recurrence. The recorded data were analyzed with descriptive and interferential statistics using specific tests. Results: Our study cohort comprised of 27 males and 13 females with a mean age …
Is Children’S Reading Ability Affected By Their Sleep?
Is Children’S Reading Ability Affected By Their Sleep?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
How Have People’S Daily Activities Affected Mood During The Covid-19 Pandemic?
How Have People’S Daily Activities Affected Mood During The Covid-19 Pandemic?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
New Who Report Maps Barriers To Insulin Availability And Suggests Actions To Promote Universal Access
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Prescribing Pattern Of Proton Pump Inhibitors Among Patients Admitted To Medical Ward At King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study, Bodoor S. Al-Dosari, Bayan M. Binafeef, Samar A. Alsolami
Prescribing Pattern Of Proton Pump Inhibitors Among Patients Admitted To Medical Ward At King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study, Bodoor S. Al-Dosari, Bayan M. Binafeef, Samar A. Alsolami
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prescription pattern of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) at a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This study was a retrospective cohort design using medical records at the medical ward of King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from medical records of all patients admitted to the ward from October 2019 to March 2020. Results: A total of 1135 medical records were retrieved, of which 709 (62.5%) were prescribed PPIs. The frequency of PPIs prescribed was highest in March 2020 (21.7%) relative to the remaining months. Omeprazole was the most prescribed PPI (84.5%), …
Outcomes Of Cirrhotic Patients Admitted To The Intensive Care Unit After A Successful Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation, Moayed N. Alkhlewi, Hasan M. Al-Dorzi, Farhan Z. Alenezi, Abdulrahman M. Farhat, Hani Tamim, Musharaf Sadat, Felwa Bin Humaid, Yaseen M. Arabi
Outcomes Of Cirrhotic Patients Admitted To The Intensive Care Unit After A Successful Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation, Moayed N. Alkhlewi, Hasan M. Al-Dorzi, Farhan Z. Alenezi, Abdulrahman M. Farhat, Hani Tamim, Musharaf Sadat, Felwa Bin Humaid, Yaseen M. Arabi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the outcomes of cirrhotic patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) following cardiac arrest. Methods: This was a single centre retrospective study of all the cirrhotic patients, admitted to the ICU at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after a successful cardiac arrest resuscitation, from 1999 to 2017. The characteristics of the hospital survivors and non-survivors were compared. Results: A total of 76 patients were admitted to the ICU during the study period, with a median age of 64 years. In addition to cirrhosis, the patients had other chronic comorbidities, including chronic renal disease (32.9%) …
Perceived Awareness Of Sleep Paralysis Phenomenon (Old Hag Syndrome) And Its Most Common Risk Factors Among People From Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, Fatimah J. Aledili, Fatimah A. Albahrani, Laila Y. Alalawi, Fatema Rafea Aleliwi, Fatimah A. Bomouzah, Ghadeer Z. Alghasham, Khalid M. Alhajri, Majed Alabdali
Perceived Awareness Of Sleep Paralysis Phenomenon (Old Hag Syndrome) And Its Most Common Risk Factors Among People From Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, Fatimah J. Aledili, Fatimah A. Albahrani, Laila Y. Alalawi, Fatema Rafea Aleliwi, Fatimah A. Bomouzah, Ghadeer Z. Alghasham, Khalid M. Alhajri, Majed Alabdali
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess prevalence and perception of sleep paralysis and its relationship with socioeconomic determinants, and risk factors in a cross-sectional sample of Saudi general population from Al-Ahsa city. Methods: A cross-sectional sampling survey was conducted during 2020 to 2021. The targets were aged above 18 and belonged to Al-Ahsa. Patients were sent self-reported anonymous questionnaires to complete. Results: A total of 524 participants, whose ages ranged from 18 to 60 years, were analyzed. Among 85.7% of participants aged 55 years and over, compared to 65.8% of those who were aged under 35, 379 (72.3%) respondents were females. Moreover, 438 …
The Man Who Thought He Was Kicked From Behind, Jamie Fairweather
The Man Who Thought He Was Kicked From Behind, Jamie Fairweather
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Routine Laboratory Parameters Predict Serious Outcome As Well As Length Of Hospital Stay In Covid-19, Mohammed A. Jeraiby, Majed I. Hakamy, Mohammed B. Albarqi, Rehab I. Areda, Moayad A. Haddad, Johar Iqbal
Routine Laboratory Parameters Predict Serious Outcome As Well As Length Of Hospital Stay In Covid-19, Mohammed A. Jeraiby, Majed I. Hakamy, Mohammed B. Albarqi, Rehab I. Areda, Moayad A. Haddad, Johar Iqbal
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To validate C-reactive protein (CRP), red cell distribution width (RDW), and neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for both serious outcomes and length of hospital stay (LOS) among hospitalized coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) patients. Methods: Laboratory data of adult COVID-19 patients (n=74) was collected in this retrospective cohort. Logistic regression was employed for risk factor evaluation and receiver operating curve was used for comparison of these risk factors for the prediction of serious outcome. Multiple regression was applied to determine the association between routine analytes and LOS. Results: Higher levels of CRP (3 times), white blood cells (20%), and neutrophil counts (40%) …
Causes, Timing, And Modes Of Death In A Tertiary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Five Years’ Experience, Ayman Al-Eyadhy, Mohamad-Hani Temsah, Gamal M. Hasan, Mohammed Almazyad, Ali A. Alhaboob, Majed Alabdulhafid, Fahad Alsohime, Ahmed S. Alzahrani, Abdullah M. Alammari, Faisal S. Abunohaiah, Nawaf F. Alfawzan, Suhail S. Alghamdi
Causes, Timing, And Modes Of Death In A Tertiary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Five Years’ Experience, Ayman Al-Eyadhy, Mohamad-Hani Temsah, Gamal M. Hasan, Mohammed Almazyad, Ali A. Alhaboob, Majed Alabdulhafid, Fahad Alsohime, Ahmed S. Alzahrani, Abdullah M. Alammari, Faisal S. Abunohaiah, Nawaf F. Alfawzan, Suhail S. Alghamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the causes, modes, and timing of death in a tertiary pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Methods: This is a retrospective data analysis of patients older than 48 hours and younger than 15 years who died in the PICU over a 5-year period from January 2012 until December 2016 at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results: There were 101 deaths out of 2295 admissions, representing average crude mortality rate of 4.4%. Sepsis was the most common cause of death in 31 patients (30.7%), followed by lower respiratory tract infections in 19 (18.8%), and cardiac diseases in …
Who’S World Patient Safety Day Goals 2021 Promote Safe Maternal And Newborn Practices
Who’S World Patient Safety Day Goals 2021 Promote Safe Maternal And Newborn Practices
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Cerium Oxide On Lung Injury Following Lower Extremity Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury In Rats Under Desflurane Anesthesia, Aycan Ozdemirkan, Aysegul Kucuk, Isin Gunes, Mustafa Arslan, Aydin Tuncay, Volkan Sivgin, Saban C. Sezen, Hakan Boyunaga
The Effect Of Cerium Oxide On Lung Injury Following Lower Extremity Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury In Rats Under Desflurane Anesthesia, Aycan Ozdemirkan, Aysegul Kucuk, Isin Gunes, Mustafa Arslan, Aydin Tuncay, Volkan Sivgin, Saban C. Sezen, Hakan Boyunaga
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the effects of desflurane and cerium oxide (CO) on lung tissue following ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). Methods: Experiments were conducted in Gazi University Animal Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey. Thirty rats were divided into 5 groups: control (C), IRI, IRI-CO, IRI-desflurane (IRID), IRI-CO-desflurane (IRICOD). Cerium oxide was given intraperitoneally. Lower extremity IRI was induced. Desflurane was applied during IRI. Lung histopathological examinations and serum biochemical analyses were performed. Results: Serum nitric oxide (NO) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were higher in group IRI ( p =0.006) than in group C ( p =0.001). Serum MDA and NO levels were significantly lower …