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Adults With Blood Cancers Respond To Booster, Not Initial Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine
Adults With Blood Cancers Respond To Booster, Not Initial Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Prevalence Of Multiple Drug Resistant Urinary Tract Infections: A Single-Centered, Observational Retrospective Study In King Abdulaziz Specialized Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia, Faisal K. Alhomayani, Naif M. Alazwari, Mohammed S. Alshhrani, Ali S. Alkhudaydi, Abdullah S. Basaba, Tariq M. Alharthi, Muhanad M. Alghamdi, Abdulaziz S. Aljuaid, Nasser M. Alosimi, Abdulmajeed M. Alqethami
The Prevalence Of Multiple Drug Resistant Urinary Tract Infections: A Single-Centered, Observational Retrospective Study In King Abdulaziz Specialized Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia, Faisal K. Alhomayani, Naif M. Alazwari, Mohammed S. Alshhrani, Ali S. Alkhudaydi, Abdullah S. Basaba, Tariq M. Alharthi, Muhanad M. Alghamdi, Abdulaziz S. Aljuaid, Nasser M. Alosimi, Abdulmajeed M. Alqethami
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and patterns of antibiotic resistance, risk factors, and appropriate empiric therapy for multidrug-resistant Enterococcus (MDRE) urinary tract infections (UTIs) at King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital (KAASH), Taif, Saudi Arabia. Methods: All patients attending KAASH with MDRE UTIs between January 2018 and December 2020 were enrolled in the study. After ethical approval, data were analyzed. Results: The most common causative organisms were Gram-negative and anaerobes, and the most sensitive antibiotics were ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone. Conclusion: Based on our analyses, regular culture and sensitivity should be made routine to gather information regarding susceptibility patterns, thereby reducing drug resistance …
Detection Of Erythroid Progenitors And Erythrocytopathies In Patients With Severe Covid-19 Disease, Mamdouh A. Allahyani, Abdulelah A. Aljuaid, Mazen M. Almehmadi, Ahmad A. Alghamdi, Ibrahim F. Halawani, Abdullah F. Aldairi, Ahmad M. Alharbi, Mohammad H. Albshri, Abdulqader A. Mutwalli, Ayman S. Alhazmi
Detection Of Erythroid Progenitors And Erythrocytopathies In Patients With Severe Covid-19 Disease, Mamdouh A. Allahyani, Abdulelah A. Aljuaid, Mazen M. Almehmadi, Ahmad A. Alghamdi, Ibrahim F. Halawani, Abdullah F. Aldairi, Ahmad M. Alharbi, Mohammad H. Albshri, Abdulqader A. Mutwalli, Ayman S. Alhazmi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the effect of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on erythropoiesis and red blood cells (RBC) surface markers by evaluating erythroid progenitor cells (CD [cluster of differentiation]71 + /CD235a + ) and RBC surface markers (CD235a and CD36), together with various hematological parameters. Methods: This case-control study includes 47 participants recruited in the study: 30 patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and 17 healthy individuals. The COVID-19 patients were recruited from the intensive care unit (ICU) of various hospitals in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Blood samples were collected during July and September 2021. Red blood cells indices …
Who Releases Global Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy Update To Reach Unprotected
Who Releases Global Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy Update To Reach Unprotected
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Does Parental Involvement Matter For Children’S Academic Achievement During School Closures?
Does Parental Involvement Matter For Children’S Academic Achievement During School Closures?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Radiological Outcome Of Bone Disease In Multiple Myeloma Patients Pre- And Post Therapy: A Single Center Experience, Somaya A. Aljohani, Israa H. Saib, Ghulam Shah Syed, Ahmed Alruwaili, Shah P. Numani, Sulaiman A. Almuthri, Ramesh K. Vishwakarm, Mohammed J. Alsalman, Nabil M. Ozair, Ayman Y. Alhejazi, Ahmed S. Alaskar, Giamal E. Gmati
Radiological Outcome Of Bone Disease In Multiple Myeloma Patients Pre- And Post Therapy: A Single Center Experience, Somaya A. Aljohani, Israa H. Saib, Ghulam Shah Syed, Ahmed Alruwaili, Shah P. Numani, Sulaiman A. Almuthri, Ramesh K. Vishwakarm, Mohammed J. Alsalman, Nabil M. Ozair, Ayman Y. Alhejazi, Ahmed S. Alaskar, Giamal E. Gmati
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To find any correlation between the clinical response as per International Working Myeloma Group (IWMG) response criteria and the radiological response at the end of treatment. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted, total of 39 patients whom diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM) between January 2010 and December 2018 and fulfilled the study criteria were included. Results: The high sensitivity and specificity of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in detecting osteolytic myeloma lesions in the bones was strongly emphasized in our study. Follow up PET/CT, we found that while 17 patients showed complete remission in PET/CT, and 14 of …
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articles
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articles
Saudi Medical Journal
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Awareness Of Medical Law Among Health Care Practitioners In Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman H. Alrashed, Khaled A. Al-Abduljabbar, Hassan A. Alamri, Mohammed Shafiq, Mayada N. Ahmed, Abdullah H. Alkhenizan
Awareness Of Medical Law Among Health Care Practitioners In Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman H. Alrashed, Khaled A. Al-Abduljabbar, Hassan A. Alamri, Mohammed Shafiq, Mayada N. Ahmed, Abdullah H. Alkhenizan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the level of awareness of medical law among healthcare practitioners and to identify factors that influence that level of awareness in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2020-2021 via a survey including 750 healthcare practitioners, from different specialties including all regions in Saudi Arabia. Participants included consultants, senior registrars, interns, and residents. Results: Majority of enrolled healthcare practitioners had poor awareness of medical law (approximately 97%). Only 1.5% had adequate awareness of medical law, and only 1.5% had moderate awareness. Factors associated with increased medical law awareness were the …
False-Positive Xpert® Xpress Sars-Cov-2 Assay In An Emergency Room And Trauma Center: A Retrospective Chart Review Study, Hyerim Kim, Soeun Jeon, Sun Hack Lee, Hyun-Su Ri, Hyeon-Jeong Lee, Jeong-Min Hong, Sung In Paek
False-Positive Xpert® Xpress Sars-Cov-2 Assay In An Emergency Room And Trauma Center: A Retrospective Chart Review Study, Hyerim Kim, Soeun Jeon, Sun Hack Lee, Hyun-Su Ri, Hyeon-Jeong Lee, Jeong-Min Hong, Sung In Paek
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review reports false-positive Xpert results in an emergency room and trauma center. Methods: Patients’ data with false-positive Xpert results from November 2020 to February 2022 at Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea, were extracted from the electronic medical records. Results: The positive predictive value of Xpert was 40%. Of the 12 patients with false-positive results, 5 (41.7%) were re-positives (such as, patients recovered from coronavirus disease-19 [COVID-19]), and 4 (33.3%) had head or facial trauma. Two out of 4 head or facial trauma cases had documented sample contamination with blood. Conclusion: We found a high incidence …
Comparison Of Intermittent And Continuous Proton Pump Inhibitor Infusions In Patients With Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding At King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study, Abeer S. Alzubaidi, Ahmed F. Basilim
Comparison Of Intermittent And Continuous Proton Pump Inhibitor Infusions In Patients With Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding At King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study, Abeer S. Alzubaidi, Ahmed F. Basilim
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of intermittent and continuous proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) infusion on the outcomes of patients with nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB). Methods: The study was a single-centred retrospective study in adult patients with active upper gastrointestinal bleeding who received intermittent or continuous PPI infusion at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from January 2013 to October 2019. The outcomes assessed were rebleeding, length of hospital stays and mortality within 30 days of admission, and were compared between the treatment groups. A statistically significant p -value was set at 0.05. Results: The study involved 97 patients …
Incidence, Clinical Predictors, And Clinical Effect Of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation In Myocardial Infarction Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Fayez Elshaer, Abdulelah H. Alsaeed, Sultan N. Alfehaid, Abdulaziz S. Alshahrani, Abdulrahman H. Alduhayyim, Ayman M. Alsaleh
Incidence, Clinical Predictors, And Clinical Effect Of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation In Myocardial Infarction Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Fayez Elshaer, Abdulelah H. Alsaeed, Sultan N. Alfehaid, Abdulaziz S. Alshahrani, Abdulrahman H. Alduhayyim, Ayman M. Alsaleh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To calculate the incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) in myocardial infarction (MI) patients and examine associated predictors and clinical outcomes of NOAF patients. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was used to carry out this study. All MI patients admitted to King Khaled University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between January 2015 to 2020 were eligible for inclusion. The study excluded those with a previous diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and patients who died at presentation. Results: A total of 281 patients were analyzed with a mean age of 58.7±12.7. Incidence of NOAF was 7.8%. Significant predictors identified by multivariate logistic …
“Smart Optometry” Phone-Based Application As A Visual Acuity Testing Tool Among Pediatric Population, Lina H. Raffa, Nasser T. Balbaid, Mariam M. Ageel
“Smart Optometry” Phone-Based Application As A Visual Acuity Testing Tool Among Pediatric Population, Lina H. Raffa, Nasser T. Balbaid, Mariam M. Ageel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the validity of a smartphone-based application for visual acuity (VA) testing in children and to compare parent and clinician-performed VA to standard VA assessment. Methods: A cohort of 100 children aged <18 years old was recruited. Subjects were randomly assigned to either start with conventional distance VA chart screening or the smartphone VA assessment twice by both the clinician and the caregiver if applicable. Near VA scores were assessed using the near vision E chart. Accuracy and reliability values were analyzed. Results: One hundred patients with an average age of 9.92 ± 3.0 years old were enrolled. The difference between conventional distance and application logMAR values was -0.023, and the difference between near vision and application logMAR values was -0.004. “Smart Optometry” had a sensitivity of 89.3% in detecting subnormal VA compared with conventional vision testing methods. Sensitivity in detecting subnormal VA was found to be higher in younger age groups up to 91.7% in comparison with the older age groups. The interclass correlation of application-measured VA scores by the caregivers and the clinician were 0.77 (95% CI; 0.67-0.83) using single measures and 0.87 (95%CI; 0.8-0.9) using average measures. Conclusion: “Smart Optometry” phone application was found to be an acceptable home-based VA testing tool with good inter-rater reliability for young children showing good sensitivity in detecting subnormal VA, but lower sensitivity in detecting amblyopia.
Do Early Therapies Help Very Young Children With Or At High Likelihood For Autism?
Do Early Therapies Help Very Young Children With Or At High Likelihood For Autism?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of The Relationship Between The Disease Severity And The Level Of Physical Activity In Patients Followed Up With Covid-19 Diagnosis, Nevhiz Gündoğdu, Arzu Demirgüç, Ceyda Çiçek, Nevin Ergun
Evaluation Of The Relationship Between The Disease Severity And The Level Of Physical Activity In Patients Followed Up With Covid-19 Diagnosis, Nevhiz Gündoğdu, Arzu Demirgüç, Ceyda Çiçek, Nevin Ergun
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the relationship between physical activity level and disease severity, anxiety level, sleep quality, and fatigue in patients followed up with COVID-19 diagnosis. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 111 volunteer patients who were receiving treatment with COVID-19 diagnosis at the Chest Diseases Polyclinic, Sanko University, Sani Konukoğlu Practice and Research Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey between May 2021 and July 2021 were included in the study and classified clinically and radiologically. They were evaluated on the basis of demographic characteristics, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Fatigue Severity Scale. Results: Approximately 63% …
Child Neglect In Saudi Arabia: The Neglected Form Of Child Maltreatment, Maha Alfarhan, Jana Almelhem, Abeer Elmahadi, Haneen Alturki, Saleheen Hassan, Maha Almuneef
Child Neglect In Saudi Arabia: The Neglected Form Of Child Maltreatment, Maha Alfarhan, Jana Almelhem, Abeer Elmahadi, Haneen Alturki, Saleheen Hassan, Maha Almuneef
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To shed light on types, family profiles, risk factors, and outcomes of child neglect in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective chart review was carried out at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cases of child neglect diagnosed by the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) team were reviewed. Data were extracted from patients’ electronic charts and SCAN team records. Results: A total of 309 cases of child neglect were diagnosed between 2015-2019. Mean age of victims was 4.4±4.1 years, and 51.8% were male gender. Supervisory neglect was the most common form …
Evaluation Of Hematological Parameters And Thrombocytopenia Following Pfizer-Biontech (Bnt162b2) Sars-Cov-2 Vaccination, Abdullah Algaissi, Edrous Alamer, Mohammed Jeraiby, Abeer Alomaish, Omer Elrhima, Sultan Qumayi, Naaif A. Qasir, Halima Areeshi, Asma Masmali, Abdulaziz Alhazmi
Evaluation Of Hematological Parameters And Thrombocytopenia Following Pfizer-Biontech (Bnt162b2) Sars-Cov-2 Vaccination, Abdullah Algaissi, Edrous Alamer, Mohammed Jeraiby, Abeer Alomaish, Omer Elrhima, Sultan Qumayi, Naaif A. Qasir, Halima Areeshi, Asma Masmali, Abdulaziz Alhazmi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate hematological parameters and thrombotic profiles of healthy individuals who received Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) vaccines in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Hematological parameters and the incidence of anti-platelet factor-4 (anti/PF-4) antibodies were evaluated in 40 participants who were eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Saudi Arabia (above 18 years old) at Jazan University Hospital. These parameters were assessed at 2 different timepoints; at day 0 (the day of receiving the first dose of Pfizer- BioNTech (BNT162b2) and prior to vaccination) and 14-21 days after receiving the vaccine. Results: Among the participants, 38 (80%) were men, while 12 (20%) were women, with a …
Complete Blood Cells Count Abnormalities In Covid-19 Patients And Their Prognostic Significance: Single Center Study In Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Manar M. Ismail, Gamal Thabet, Nur-Anna Cabrido
Complete Blood Cells Count Abnormalities In Covid-19 Patients And Their Prognostic Significance: Single Center Study In Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Manar M. Ismail, Gamal Thabet, Nur-Anna Cabrido
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the role of different peripheral blood count parameters as a cheap and rapid test in determination of coronavirus disease -19 (COVID-19) severity and patients’ outcome. Methods: The data of 462 confirmed COVID-19 patients who attended at the Security Force Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from October 2020 to March 2021 was retrospectively reviewed and C. Patients with viral infection and respiratory diseases other than COVID-19 were excluded from the study. Complete blood count parameters were compared in accordance with the severity of the clinical presentation, age, and disease outcome. Results: A total of 277 (60%) were male and …
Predictors Of Recurrent Arteriovenous Fistula Stenosis In Saudi Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Husain M. Alturkistani, Abdullah H. Alsergani, Mohammad I. Alasqah, Faisal F. Alsaif, Maan A. Shukr
Predictors Of Recurrent Arteriovenous Fistula Stenosis In Saudi Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Husain M. Alturkistani, Abdullah H. Alsergani, Mohammad I. Alasqah, Faisal F. Alsaif, Maan A. Shukr
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify predictors of recurrent arteriovenous fistula (AVF) stenosis. It also seeks to calculate the average primary patency duration in Saudi patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh. Data from 180 patients who had undergone angioplasty between May 2009 and May 2020 were analyzed. Following the inclusion/exclusion criteria, 99 patients were included. Based on the presence or absence of recurrent AVF stenosis, the patients were divided into cases and controls, respectively. Recurrence was defined as an occurrence of stenosis within <12 months of a previous stenotic event, or patients who had >3 total stenotic events. Clinical, radiological, and laboratory variables …
Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Mobilization And Collection In Patients With Lymphoma And Multiple Myeloma: A Single-Center Experience Using The Plerixa For Pre-Emptive Approach, Ahmad S. Alsaeed, Mona J. Najib, Ihab Y. Elhemaidi, Ahmed A. Absi, Saleem K. Eldadah, Walaa A. Rajkhan, Manar M. Khalil, Mohammed H. Almohammadi
Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Mobilization And Collection In Patients With Lymphoma And Multiple Myeloma: A Single-Center Experience Using The Plerixa For Pre-Emptive Approach, Ahmad S. Alsaeed, Mona J. Najib, Ihab Y. Elhemaidi, Ahmed A. Absi, Saleem K. Eldadah, Walaa A. Rajkhan, Manar M. Khalil, Mohammed H. Almohammadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review and assess the efficiency of pre-emptive plerixafor administration for poor mobilization (PM) and to review and assess mobilization efficiency (≥2×10 6 CD34+ cells/kg) in patients who received autologous stem cell transplantation for lymphoma and multiple myeloma (MM) at the Department of Adult Hematology/Blood Marrow Transplant, Princess Noorah Oncology Center, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over the past 7 years. Methods: This retrospective study evaluated all patients with MM and lymphoma undergoing peripheral blood stem cell mobilization and collection at our institution between February 2014 and August 2021. Plerixafor was administered pre-emptively by a plateau of …
Highlights From Middle East Rheumatology Conference: Middle East Rheumatology Conference Of The Gulf Cooperation Council Association Of Immunology And Rheumatology, November 25- 27, 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ahmed Zayat, Rajaie Namas, Fahdah Alokaily, Azzam Maghazachi, Noha Elemam, Sehriban Diab, Bhavna Khan, Fahad Fazal, Mira Mersahly, Suad Hannawi
Highlights From Middle East Rheumatology Conference: Middle East Rheumatology Conference Of The Gulf Cooperation Council Association Of Immunology And Rheumatology, November 25- 27, 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ahmed Zayat, Rajaie Namas, Fahdah Alokaily, Azzam Maghazachi, Noha Elemam, Sehriban Diab, Bhavna Khan, Fahad Fazal, Mira Mersahly, Suad Hannawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Concentrations Are Significantly Associated With The Severity Of Covid-19 In Pregnant Patients, Esra Can, Süleyman Cemil Oğlak, Fatma Ölmez, Huri Bulut
Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Concentrations Are Significantly Associated With The Severity Of Covid-19 In Pregnant Patients, Esra Can, Süleyman Cemil Oğlak, Fatma Ölmez, Huri Bulut
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) concentrations of pregnant women complicated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and investigate its diagnostic value for the severity of COVID-19. Methods: Of the 46 pregnant women with COVID-19 included in the study, we further classified these women into 2 subgroups: the non-severe COVID-19 group (n=25) and the severe COVID-19 group (n=21). Results: Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin plasma concentrations were significantly higher in pregnant women complicated with severe COVID-19 (90 [53.1-207.7] ng/ml) compared to those from pregnant women with non-severe COVID-19 (51.8 [39.6-70.3] ng/ml) and healthy pregnant women (44.3 [32.2-54.1] ng/ml, p <0.001). Also, at a cutoff value of 72 ng/ml, NGAL predicted severe COVID-19 with a sensitivity rate of 57% and a specificity rate of 84%. Serum NGAL level (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]=1.020, 95% confidence interval [CI]= [1.006-1.035], p =0.007), and D-dimer level (aHR=2.371, 95% CI= [1.085-5.181], p =0.030) were the variables that were revealed to be significantly associated with the disease severity. Conclusion: We demonstrated that NGAL was highly associated with COVID-19 severity. We consider that NGAL might be a useful biomarker to diagnose the disease severity in patients with COVID-19.
Prevalence Of Preterm Birth And Risk Factors Associated With It At Different Gestational Ages: A Multicenter Retrospective Survey In China, Yi-Jie Zhang, Yan Zhu, Li Zhu, Cheng-Qiu Lu, Chao Chen, Lin Yuan
Prevalence Of Preterm Birth And Risk Factors Associated With It At Different Gestational Ages: A Multicenter Retrospective Survey In China, Yi-Jie Zhang, Yan Zhu, Li Zhu, Cheng-Qiu Lu, Chao Chen, Lin Yuan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of preterm birth (PTB) and the risk factors for different gestational age subgroups of preterm birth in China. Methods: We carried out a descriptive cross-sectional study encompassing all singleton live births (24 +0 to 41 +6 weeks) with completed data in 23 provinces in China from 2010 to 2017 during investigation period. We compared both the preterm group (24 +0 to 36 +6 weeks) and preterm subgroups (<32 weeks, 32 +0 to 33 +6 weeks, and 34 +0 t0 36 +6 weeks) with the term group (37 +0 to 41 +6 weeks). We collected information on maternal and fetal characteristics from medical records. Logistic regression was use. Results: The prevalence of PTB was 7.4% (15,833/215,254) in singleton births. After adjusting for maternal age, parity, and potential risk factors in univariate analysis, the high-risk factors for PTB at <32 weeks were placental abruption (aOR=41.52; 95% CI, 25.89–66.58), placenta previa (aOR=40.04; 95% CI, 32.00–50.09), chorioamnionitis (aOR=11.06; 95% CI, 8.738–14.02), and hypertension disorders in pregnancy (HDP) (aOR=3.564; 95% CI, 2.930–4.335). Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) was significantly associated with PTB at 34–36 weeks (aOR=5.763; 95% CI, 5.049–6.577), particularly with spontaneous PTB (aOR=10.04; 95% CI, 8.79–11.47). Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) was significantly associated with PTB at 34–36 weeks only (aOR=1.156; 95% CI, 1.054–1.267). Conclusion: Placental abruption, placenta previa, chorioamnionitis, and HDP were more predictive of early PTB; GDM and ICP were more predictive of late PTB.
Global Study Assesses Teen Vaping
Who Working Closely With Countries Responding To Monkeypox
Who Working Closely With Countries Responding To Monkeypox
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Covax Calls For Urgent Action To Close Vaccine Equity Gap
Covax Calls For Urgent Action To Close Vaccine Equity Gap
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Barriers To Routine Checkups Use Among Saudis From The Perspective Of Primary Care Providers: A Qualitative Study, Ali M. Alzahrani, Baraa S. Quronfulah, Holly C. Felix, Asim A. Khogeer
Barriers To Routine Checkups Use Among Saudis From The Perspective Of Primary Care Providers: A Qualitative Study, Ali M. Alzahrani, Baraa S. Quronfulah, Holly C. Felix, Asim A. Khogeer
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the perspectives of primary care providers (PCPs) on the low use of and barriers to routine checkups among Saudi adults. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study design was used. Interviews were carried out between (December 2020 and February 2021) with 19 PCPs working at 5 primary healthcare centers (PHCs) operated by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Descriptive statistics were performed to characterize participants, and a directed content analysis was carried out to examine major themes. Results: Primary care providers identified a number of barriers that contributed to a low uptake of routine checkup among …
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articles
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articles
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Efficacy Of Bupivacaine Injection After Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation In The Management Of Trigeminal Facial Pain: A Prospective, Randomized, And Double-Blind Study, Faisal M. Hilal, Omar A. Alyamani, Abdullah M. Kaki
Efficacy Of Bupivacaine Injection After Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation In The Management Of Trigeminal Facial Pain: A Prospective, Randomized, And Double-Blind Study, Faisal M. Hilal, Omar A. Alyamani, Abdullah M. Kaki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the effect of bupivacaine application following pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) ablation on trigeminal facial pain. Methods: A total of 73 patients with trigeminal facial pain refractory to conservative therapy were randomized into 2 groups. Group I subjects underwent PRF ablation procedure, followed by the injection of 1 ml of bupivacaine. Whereas, Group II underwent the same procedure followed by the injection of 1 ml of normal saline. Pain relief duration, the time of onset of pain relief, and analgesic effect evaluated by numerical pain rating scale were considered as outcomes. Results: Thirty-nine patients in Group I and 34 …
Role Of Anticoagulation In Lowering The Mortality In Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients: Meta-Analysis Of Available Literature, Muhammad Aamir Waheed, Khalid Rashid, Tawfik Rajab, Ahmad Rajab, Adnan H. Adnan, Harris Fayyaz, Ahmad A. Ibad, Rabia Basri, Yahya Khan, Habib I. Alhabib, Abdelnaser Elzouki
Role Of Anticoagulation In Lowering The Mortality In Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients: Meta-Analysis Of Available Literature, Muhammad Aamir Waheed, Khalid Rashid, Tawfik Rajab, Ahmad Rajab, Adnan H. Adnan, Harris Fayyaz, Ahmad A. Ibad, Rabia Basri, Yahya Khan, Habib I. Alhabib, Abdelnaser Elzouki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To reducing the risk of venous thromboembolic (VTE) events and subsequent mortality in covid-19 patients is still a matter of research. This systematic review and meta-analysis serve the purpose of comparing the mortality associated with the intensity of anticoagulation in patients admitted with covid-19. Methods: A total of 7120 patients were recruited in 11 studies comparing using prophylactic anticoagulants against therapeutic anticoagulants. Results: Our study showed that using prophylactic anticoagulants was associated with a 42% reduction in mortality compared to therapeutic anticoagulants (OR 0.58 (95% CI:0.676-0.499), p =0.000). Also, we assessed mortality in patients using no anticoagulants against using …
Effect Of Bariatric Surgery On Cardiac Function In Obese Patients: An Echocardiographic Assessment, Mansur S. Alqunai, Bandar S. Assakran, Adel M. Widyan, Annie Suresh, Abdullah A. Alharbi, Osamah I. Almosallam, Abdullah H. Alromaih, Abdulrahman H. Alashkar, Daliyah F. Alotaibi, Rami M. Abazid
Effect Of Bariatric Surgery On Cardiac Function In Obese Patients: An Echocardiographic Assessment, Mansur S. Alqunai, Bandar S. Assakran, Adel M. Widyan, Annie Suresh, Abdullah A. Alharbi, Osamah I. Almosallam, Abdullah H. Alromaih, Abdulrahman H. Alashkar, Daliyah F. Alotaibi, Rami M. Abazid
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze the clinical and echocardiographic changes in individuals with morbid obesity who underwent bariatric surgery. Methods: In total, 59 obese patients with body mass index >35 kg/m 2 were prospectively enrolled. We assessed baseline pre-operative and a 6-month post-operative lipid profile, hemoglobin A1c, echocardiography, lifetime, and a 10-year risks of atherosclerotic disease for all patients. Results: The mean patients’ age was 37±12 years, with 40 (67.8%) women. We found that the pre-operative total cholesterol (4.2±1.1 vs. 4.4±1.1, p =0.014) and triglyceride levels (1.4±0.7 vs. 1.8±0.8, p <0.0001) were significantly lower than post-operative levels, while post-operative high-density lipoprotein levels were significantly higher (1.5±0.5 vs. 1.2±0.3, p <0.0001). The calculated 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease was significantly lower post-operatively (1.1±1.6% vs. 1.6±1.8%, p <0.0001). Echocardiography follow-up revealed that diastolic dysfunction was more prevalent pre-operatively than that post-operatively (41% vs. 10%, p <0.0001). Post-operative left ventricular (LV) mass was significantly lesser than the pre-operative mass (168±252 g vs. 187±255 g, p =0.019), whereas the post-operative LV diastolic (46.5±7 mm vs. 38.5±18 mm, p =0.002) and systolic dimensions (31±5 mm vs. 25±11 mm, p =0.001) were significantly smaller. Conclusion: Bariatric surgery resulted in a significant amelioration in lipid profile, reduction in LV mass, and LV cavity dimensions.