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Isolation Of Moraxella Catarrhalis In Patients At King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Hanan A. Babay
Isolation Of Moraxella Catarrhalis In Patients At King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Hanan A. Babay
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: A retrospective study was carried out to assess the clinical significance of Moraxella catarrhalis (M. catarrhalis) isolated from 32 specimens received from patients seen during a 2 year period. METHODS: The identity of isolates was confirmed by DNAse production and reduction of nitrate to nitrite. Susceptibility testing and B-lactamase production was carried out for each isolate. RESULTS: Twenty three of the patients were adults and 9 were children. Twelve (37%) of the isolates were from the sputum of patients aged more than 50 years with a clinical diagnosis of pneumonia, bronchitis or bronchiactesis. Six (18%) had M. catarrhalis isolated …
The Pattern Of Hearing Impairment Among Schoolboys In An Institute For Deaf Subjects, Mostafa A. Abolfotouh, Saeed A. Al-Ghamdi
The Pattern Of Hearing Impairment Among Schoolboys In An Institute For Deaf Subjects, Mostafa A. Abolfotouh, Saeed A. Al-Ghamdi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to study the pattern of deafness among boys of Al-Amal Institutes for the Deaf in Abha, the capital city of Asir Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia. METHODS: All students (n=155) were subjected to full otoscopic and audiometric examinations, and the type and degree of deafness were graded according to the recommendation of the British Society of Audiology. Computerized tomography scan was carried out to exclude congenital inner ear deformity, and specific Igm antibodies assay for TORCHS was carried out when the history of intrauterine infection was positive or suggestive. RESULTS: More than 97% of …
The Shaken Baby Syndrome, Saleh S. Baeesa, Mohammed M. Jan
The Shaken Baby Syndrome, Saleh S. Baeesa, Mohammed M. Jan
Saudi Medical Journal
Trauma is the most common cause of death in childhood and non-accidental injury is the leading cause of death in infants between one month and one year of life. This is a newly emerging entity in Saudi Arabia. However, there is little available literature on the extent of child maltreatment in Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries. In this review, we will discuss various aspects of the central nervous system insults resulting from the inflicted trauma of child abuse. We aim to raise awareness in the region as the tragic loss of life and function is unequalled in childhood beyond …
Hair Transplantation, Yousef M. Al-Khair
Hair Transplantation, Yousef M. Al-Khair
Saudi Medical Journal
Hair transplantation is a technique in which hair follicles are harvested from the occipital area and re-transplanted in the frontal bald area. Hair transplantation is the most common cosmetic procedure in the United States nowadays despite the fact that it is expensive. Usually, patients need more than one session to receive a cosmetically acceptable result and patients need to be understanding and have realistic expectations. Although most of our patients are males, females represent about 10-15% of our new patients. This article reviews the basic principals of hair transplantation and describes new and improved techniques of hair transplantation.
Audit Of A Diabetic Health Education Program At A Large Primary Health Care Center In Asir Region, Yahia M. Al-Khaldi, Mohd Y. Khan
Audit Of A Diabetic Health Education Program At A Large Primary Health Care Center In Asir Region, Yahia M. Al-Khaldi, Mohd Y. Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the health education program in a large Primary Health Care Center, to find out the problems faced by the staff and to suggest the practical and relevant solutions. METHODS: This study was carried out at Wasat Abha Primary Health Care Center, Asir region during 1997. The files of diabetics who attended the center were evaluated for health education topics by using a checklist. The essential structure of diabetic health education program was assessed by using another check list designed by the investigators. Data entry and analysis was carried out through SPSS package. Chi-square test was applied wherever …
Hiv/Aids Prevalence Among Male Patients In Kuwait, Rashed A. Al-Owaish, Shakil Anwar, Promila Sharma, Syed F. Shah
Hiv/Aids Prevalence Among Male Patients In Kuwait, Rashed A. Al-Owaish, Shakil Anwar, Promila Sharma, Syed F. Shah
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection among male patients with sexually transmitted disease in Kuwait with emphasis on the type of sexually transmitted diseases and sexual partners. METHODS: A sentinel surveillance was conducted among male sexually transmitted disease patients, randomly selected among all new sexually transmitted disease patients who visited the Family Planning Clinic during June 1996 to June 1997. The patient data was recorded by the attending physician on a specially designed questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 1984 subjects were screened, out of which not a single human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome case was found. …
Socioclinical Profile Of Children With Asthma In Al-Majmaah Health Province, Yasser S. Al-Ghamdy, Nasir S. Al-Haddad, Muzamil H. Adelgadir, Naseem A. Qureshi, Mahmood A. Saleh, Mohamed M. Khalil
Socioclinical Profile Of Children With Asthma In Al-Majmaah Health Province, Yasser S. Al-Ghamdy, Nasir S. Al-Haddad, Muzamil H. Adelgadir, Naseem A. Qureshi, Mahmood A. Saleh, Mohamed M. Khalil
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Although asthma in children constitutes a major health problem, there is a dearth of literature on different aspects of asthma in rapidly developing countries. This cross-sectional research aims to study the socioclinical profile of asthmatic children and the impact of asthma symptoms on their life style. METHODS: The sample of this study, drawn from pediatric clinics of a general hospital and primary health care centers during a period of six months, comprised of children under 13 years of age who met the operational diagnostic criteria for asthma. The data collected from multiple sources on a semistructured questionnaire was analyzed …
The Changing Pattern Of Malignant Neoplasms Among Females In Asir Region Of Saudi Arabia, Eric I. Archibong, Adekunle A. Sobande, Ali A. Sadek, Oluwole G. Ajao, Abdur R. Khan, Olayinka Fawehinmi
The Changing Pattern Of Malignant Neoplasms Among Females In Asir Region Of Saudi Arabia, Eric I. Archibong, Adekunle A. Sobande, Ali A. Sadek, Oluwole G. Ajao, Abdur R. Khan, Olayinka Fawehinmi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The study was undertaken to compare the frequencies of the various types of malignant neoplasms affecting females in the Asir Region of Saudi Arabia during the years 1996-1998, to the experience of a previous report (1987 to 1989) in the same population with rapid advancing health care services. METHODS: A retrospective descriptive approach was adopted. Histopathological records of Asir Central Hospital were reviewed to extract data on female malignant neoplasms seen in the years January 1996-December 1998. The cancer from various sites were ranked based on their percentage (crude relative) frequencies, and compared with the previous report (1987-1989). RESULTS: …
Unilateral Macular Hemorrhage As The Only Presentation Of Megaloblastic Anemia In Pregnancy, Abeer A. Haddadin, Amal G. Shammas, Jawad F. Maayah
Unilateral Macular Hemorrhage As The Only Presentation Of Megaloblastic Anemia In Pregnancy, Abeer A. Haddadin, Amal G. Shammas, Jawad F. Maayah
Saudi Medical Journal
A 22 year old unbooked female patient presented to our Prince Hashem Hospital in Al-Zarqa with labor pain. The patient was admitted to our labor room and delivered normally. Diagnosis of megaloblastic anemia was made after she developed left eye macular hemorrhage on the second day of delivery and confirmed by bone marrow biopsy.
Brucellosis Associated With Thrombocytopenia, Iftikar Hussein, Bindiganavale N. Gokul, Alfred Paul
Brucellosis Associated With Thrombocytopenia, Iftikar Hussein, Bindiganavale N. Gokul, Alfred Paul
Saudi Medical Journal
Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease and is endemic in Saudi Arabia. Many hematological complications have been reported. We report a case of selective thrombocytopenia in an expatriate from Bangladesh. Patient responded well to antibrucella and steroid treatment.
Referral Pattern Of Physical Diseases In Psychiatric In-Patients, Mohammed A. Al-Sughayir
Referral Pattern Of Physical Diseases In Psychiatric In-Patients, Mohammed A. Al-Sughayir
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the referral pattern of physical diseases in psychiatric in-patients in a university teaching general hospital. METHODS: A longitudinal prospective study, over 12 months with a consecutive series of referrals from psychiatric in-patient unit to other specialties, in King Khalid University Hospital, using a predesigned format that included information on age, sex, physical examination on admission, consulted medical specialties and opinion of the consulted physician. RESULTS: Referral rate was 38% of the total psychiatric in-patients. The most common consulted specialties were endocrinology (14.5%), dermatology (12.5%) and cardiology (12%). About three quarters of the patients were below 30 years …
The Operative Treatment Of Full Thickness Cartilage Defects In The Knee Joint With Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation, Christoph Erggelet, Matthias R. Steinwachs, Achim Reichelt
The Operative Treatment Of Full Thickness Cartilage Defects In The Knee Joint With Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation, Christoph Erggelet, Matthias R. Steinwachs, Achim Reichelt
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The high clinical and socio-economical impact of cartilage defects and chondral degeneration is well-known. After trauma or without a known etiology, often young patients suffer from pain and a loss of function leading into a decrease of physical activity and, more severe, into long term disability and unemployment. The clinical use of autologous chondrocyte transplantation was introduced in 1994 reporting the data of a pilot study. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of this method of surgery. METHODS: Autologous chondrocyte transplantation has been established in our department since 1995 for the treatment of large, full …
Monocyte Tissue Factor Levels In Cancer Patients, Bashir A. Lwaleed, John L. Francis, Morag Chisholm
Monocyte Tissue Factor Levels In Cancer Patients, Bashir A. Lwaleed, John L. Francis, Morag Chisholm
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The association between cancer and thromboembolic disease has been known for over a century. Increased tissue factor expression by endothelial cells, monocytes or macrophages is implicated. Thus, monocyte tissue factor measurements may reflect disease presence or progression. METHODS: Using a 2 stage kinetic chromogenic assay, monocyte tissue factor levels were assessed in normal controls (n=60), patient controls (hernia or cholecystectomy, n=60) and in patients with benign and malignant disease of the bladder (n=73), prostate (n=81), breast (n=83) and colorectum (n=62). This was performed as baseline (resting cells) and after 6 hours incubation with (stimulated) and without (unstimulated) lipopolysaccharide. Each …
Knowledge And Practice Of Preventive Measures In Small Industries In Al-Khobar, Attia Z. Taha
Knowledge And Practice Of Preventive Measures In Small Industries In Al-Khobar, Attia Z. Taha
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The specific objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of workers in small industries regarding preventive measures of occupational hazards. METHODS: Three workshops were randomly selected from each of the 8 types of industries in the industrial area. This gave a total sample of 24 workshops. From each of these, at least one worker was selected giving a total of 33 workers. All selected workers were interviewed using a standard questionnaire. A checklist on the conditions of the shop and availability of essential safety equipments was also designed. RESULTS: All workers were young non-Saudis. More …
Cephalometric Evaluation Of Craniofacial Variation In Normal Saudi Population According To Steiner Analysis, Nasser M. Al-Jasser
Cephalometric Evaluation Of Craniofacial Variation In Normal Saudi Population According To Steiner Analysis, Nasser M. Al-Jasser
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to describe the craniofacial pattern of Saudi ethnic groups and to compare it with accepted standards for the caucasian population according to Steiner analysis. METHODS: Lateral cephalometric radiographs of 87 Saudi students (74 male and 13 females) with balanced harmonious faces and clinically acceptable permanent occlusion, aged 21-27 years old were used. A computer-aided cephalometric analysis was performed, and the mean values and standard deviations for the various cephalometric variables were obtained. RESULTS: A comparison of the results with the Steiner standards showed that the Saudis have relatively similar skeletal relationship and dentally …
Hepatitis C Virus Infection In Saudi Arab Patients With B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Mohammed S. Harakati, Omalkhair A. Abualkhair, Bander A. Al-Knawy
Hepatitis C Virus Infection In Saudi Arab Patients With B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Mohammed S. Harakati, Omalkhair A. Abualkhair, Bander A. Al-Knawy
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the current study is to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis C virus infection in Saudi Arab patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin9s lymphoma. METHODS: Fifty-six unselected Saudi Arab patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin9s lymphoma were tested for the presence of Hepatitis C virus antibodies using Elisa immunoabsorbant assay 2.0. Positive and indeterminate results were subjected to confirmatory testing using RIBA-Hepatitis C virus 2.0. Two control groups were utilized for comparison; the first is a group of randomly selected general medical patients and healthy blood donors; and the 2nd is a cohort of patients with hematological neoplasms other than B-cell …
A Randomized Controlled Study Of Peritoneal Closure At Cesarean Section, Khadra A. Galaal, Andrzej Krolikowski
A Randomized Controlled Study Of Peritoneal Closure At Cesarean Section, Khadra A. Galaal, Andrzej Krolikowski
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the benefits or problems that may be associated with peritoneal closure at cesarean section. METHODS: A randomized-controlled study of women undergoing cesarean section in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Maternity Unit. After the decision is taken for cesarean section, women were randomized to either repair of peritoneum using standard technique or non-repair of peritoneum. Duration of operation, maternal morbidity, blood loss assessed by post-operative hemoglobin change and requirement of transfusion, post operative infection, thromboembolic disease, and length of hospital stay were analyzed in 2 groups of patients. Sixty women were randomized into the study, 30 group A, had …
Deep Vein Thrombosis At King Abdul Aziz University Hospital, Maimoona M. Ahmed, Daad H. Akbar, Abdul R. Al-Shaikh
Deep Vein Thrombosis At King Abdul Aziz University Hospital, Maimoona M. Ahmed, Daad H. Akbar, Abdul R. Al-Shaikh
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the incidence of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism at King Abdul Aziz University Hospital. To determine the risk factors, use of different diagnostic modalities, treatment given and to compare our findings with those reported in the literature. METHODS: Retrospective study which included all cases of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism admitted to the medical ward of King Abdul Aziz University Hospital during the period between January 1994 till March 1999 were analyzed. RESULTS: Total of 75 patients were diagnosed to have deep vein thrombosis with mean age of 44.16 +/- 14.5 years and male:female ratio …
Growth Hormone Deficiency In Autoimmune Polyglandular Disease Type 1, Abdullah S. Al-Herbish, John D. Bailey, Sang W. Kooh
Growth Hormone Deficiency In Autoimmune Polyglandular Disease Type 1, Abdullah S. Al-Herbish, John D. Bailey, Sang W. Kooh
Saudi Medical Journal
This is a case report of 2 patients who were diagnosed to have autoimmune polyglandular disease type 1. Both developed mucocutaneous candidiasis, hypoparathyroidism, vitiligo, and adrenocortical insufficiency. Both were noticed to have subnormal linear growth velocity and delayed bone age. Both showed subnormal stimulated serum growth hormone values indicating growth hormone deficiency. The first case showed favorable response to growth hormone therapy.
Tube Enterostomy In The Management Of Intestinal Atresia, Essam A. Elhalaby
Tube Enterostomy In The Management Of Intestinal Atresia, Essam A. Elhalaby
Saudi Medical Journal
A simple technique was used successfully for retraining maximum bowel length in a premature baby born with type 3A jejunal atresia. Primary end-to-end anastomosis of the tip of the dilated proximal segment to the remaining viable distal 5 cm of ileum was performed. A tube passed via the cecum proximally into the small bowel acted as a stent for the anastomosis and decompression of the bowel contents in the proximal dilated segment. This simple method may be a viable option to avoid resection of the dilated segment when the bowel length is marginal.
An Unusual Case Of Acute Urinary Retention In Young Females, Mohamed I. Seleem, G. M. Ismail, H. M. Du Preez
An Unusual Case Of Acute Urinary Retention In Young Females, Mohamed I. Seleem, G. M. Ismail, H. M. Du Preez
Saudi Medical Journal
Urinary retention is an unusual problem in females and may be psychogenic, especially in the young. However it is important to remember that there are also organic causes for retention. We present 2 cases of an uncommon cause of urinary retention in the young female, namely hematocolpos.
Massive Pulmonary Hemorrhage In A Saudi Female With Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Mohamed S. Al-Hajjaj
Massive Pulmonary Hemorrhage In A Saudi Female With Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Mohamed S. Al-Hajjaj
Saudi Medical Journal
The antiphospholipid syndrome is characterized by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies and the association of protean clinical manifestations as a result of both venous and arterial thrombosis. Because diffuse alveolar hemorrhage leading to acute respiratory failure is a rather unusual complication of antiphospholipid antibodies, this diagnosis may be overlooked or its manifestations are attributed to another disease. Presented here is a young Saudi female with primary antiphospholipid syndrome who recovered after a stormy clinical course of acute respiratory failure in the intensive care unit.
Transnasal Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy In Detection Of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Induced Vocal Cord Polyp, Abdulkareem M. Sandokji, Mohamed A. Al-Karawi, Faisal M. Sanai
Transnasal Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy In Detection Of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Induced Vocal Cord Polyp, Abdulkareem M. Sandokji, Mohamed A. Al-Karawi, Faisal M. Sanai
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Public Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Antibiotics Use In Riyadh City, Ahmad S. Azab
Public Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Antibiotics Use In Riyadh City, Ahmad S. Azab
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Smoking Habits Of Students In College Of Applied Medical Sciences, Saudi Arabia, Wasim Maziak, Talal Hashim
Smoking Habits Of Students In College Of Applied Medical Sciences, Saudi Arabia, Wasim Maziak, Talal Hashim
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Primary Gastrointestinal Cancers In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia. Is The Pattern Changing?, Assem O. Al-Radi, Mohammad Ayyub, Faisal M. Al-Mashat, Shahid M. Barlas, Nasir A. Al-Hamdan, Dahish S. Ajarim, Hassan M. Ghafouri, Osama M. Koriech, Hassan Y. Alidrissi, Ali A. Alsonossi
Primary Gastrointestinal Cancers In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia. Is The Pattern Changing?, Assem O. Al-Radi, Mohammad Ayyub, Faisal M. Al-Mashat, Shahid M. Barlas, Nasir A. Al-Hamdan, Dahish S. Ajarim, Hassan M. Ghafouri, Osama M. Koriech, Hassan Y. Alidrissi, Ali A. Alsonossi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the age, sex and relative frequencies of various gastrointestinal malignancies in patients registered with the National Cancer Registry from the Western Region of Saudi Arabia from January 1994 till December 1997, and compare this data with previous hospital based studies about the pattern of these malignancies in Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A National Cancer Registry was established in Saudi Arabia in 1992, and since 1st January 1994 all cancer cases in Saudi Arabia have been registered with the National Cancer Registry. All National Cancer Registry data on patients with primary gastrointestinal cancers from the Western Region of Saudi …
Pattern Of Smoking Among Parents Of Schoolboys, Kasim M. Al-Dawood
Pattern Of Smoking Among Parents Of Schoolboys, Kasim M. Al-Dawood
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to study the pattern, prevalence, knowledge and practice of smoking among parents of 6-15 years old schoolboys in Al-Khobar City, Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study. The methodology included the distribution of a self-administered questionnaire, which was filled out by 2964 parents of 1482 schoolboys who satisfied the selection criteria of the study. RESULTS: The overall rate of smoking among parents of this sample was 18% (32% among fathers and 4% for mothers). A combination of heavy smoking and smoking for a long duration was the prevailing pattern of smoking. The …
Assessment Of Reporting And Recording System Of Communicable Diseases In Jeddah Region, Marwan A. Bakarman, Rajaa M. Al-Raddadi
Assessment Of Reporting And Recording System Of Communicable Diseases In Jeddah Region, Marwan A. Bakarman, Rajaa M. Al-Raddadi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the rate of reporting communicable diseases in Jeddah region, and to compare the recording system between the governmental and private sector. METHODS: This is a review of records study, in which the reports of communicable diseases from all hospitals and health centers (with or without cases) were studied, during the period of study; 1st to 25th international weeks 1999, and the reporting rate was calculated. A simple random sample was collected from these international weeks to evaluate the quality of recorded information. RESULTS: The reporting rate was 74%. Private hospitals have the highest rate in reporting (87%) …
Actinomycotic Liver Abscess, Tarig S. Al-Khuwaitir, Ahmed A. Abdulwahab, Tariq M. El-Sharqawy, Abdullah A. Cheryakkath, Safia M. Sherbeeni
Actinomycotic Liver Abscess, Tarig S. Al-Khuwaitir, Ahmed A. Abdulwahab, Tariq M. El-Sharqawy, Abdullah A. Cheryakkath, Safia M. Sherbeeni
Saudi Medical Journal
Actinomycosis bacteria are known for their disregard to anatomical boundaries and their ability to infect organs all over the body including the liver. Here the infection is usually contained in the form of single or multiple abscesses. The clinical manifestations produced are variable even protean and only in some patients point to the right upper abdominal quadrant. However with appropriate imaging modalities and culture techniques for microaerophilic organisms accurate diagnosis is possible and specific antibiotic therapy can be initiated. We report a patient with an actinomycotic liver abscess and no apparent predisposing factor. She was diagnosed on the basis of …
Effect Of Maternal Age On Fetal Growth: A Regional Perspective., Shabih Manzar, Mohammed Fazalullah, Adnan Khan, Hashim Javed
Effect Of Maternal Age On Fetal Growth: A Regional Perspective., Shabih Manzar, Mohammed Fazalullah, Adnan Khan, Hashim Javed
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.