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Impact On The Survival Of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio, And Monocyte-Lymphocyte Ratio On Prognosis In Children With Hodgkin Lymphoma, Kubra Ertan, Aysenur Dogru, Buket Kara, Yavuz Koksal
Impact On The Survival Of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio, And Monocyte-Lymphocyte Ratio On Prognosis In Children With Hodgkin Lymphoma, Kubra Ertan, Aysenur Dogru, Buket Kara, Yavuz Koksal
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical utility of the recently described absolute neutrophil counts to absolute lymphocyte counts ratio (NLR), absolute platelet counts to absolute lymphocyte counts ratio (PLR), and absolute monocyte counts to absolute lymphocyte counts ratio (MLR) on prognosis in children with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the clinical characteristics, laboratory features (lymphocyte counts, NLR, PLR, and MLR), treatment, and results of 52 children with HL in the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Selcuk University, konya, Turkey, from January 2006 until December 2021. Results: The patients included 27 (51.9%) females and 25 (48.1%) males. The age …
Effects Of Health Literacy On Type 2 Diabetic Patients’ Glycemic Control, Self-Management, And Quality Of Life, Bushra A. Alsharit, Eman A. Alhalal
Effects Of Health Literacy On Type 2 Diabetic Patients’ Glycemic Control, Self-Management, And Quality Of Life, Bushra A. Alsharit, Eman A. Alhalal
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the pathway in which health literacy affects diabetic patients’ quality of life (QoL) with self-care management skills and glycemic control levels (hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c]) mediating the relationship. Methods: A cross-sectional study carried out between April 2019 and September 2019. A convenience sample of participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus were recruited from 3 primary healthcare centers, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using structured interviews and HbA1c levels were collected from medical files. Structural equation modeling was also used. Results: Among the 256 participants, 27.3% had a marginal level of health literacy and 35.5% had an …
The Trends Of Cancer Patients’ Perceptions On The Causes And Risk Factors Of Cancer Over Time, Abdul Rahman Jazieh, Mohammad Alkaiyat, Khadega A. Abuelgasim, Husam Ardah
The Trends Of Cancer Patients’ Perceptions On The Causes And Risk Factors Of Cancer Over Time, Abdul Rahman Jazieh, Mohammad Alkaiyat, Khadega A. Abuelgasim, Husam Ardah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate patients’ perceptions on the causes and outcomes of cancer and the changes observed over a decade (2006-2016) at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: Patients diagnosed with cancer and treated at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, were enrolled in a cross-sectional study. The patients were enrolled in 2 cohorts: cohort 1 from 2006-2008 and cohort 2 from 2016-2018. The trends of the perceptions related to the causes and outcomes of cancer were compared between the 2 cohorts. Results: In total, 1416 patients were enrolled in the 2 cohorts: cohort 1 included 464 patients …
The Effect Of Covid-19 Vaccine On Ovarian Reserve, Çağanay Soysal, Elif Yılmaz
The Effect Of Covid-19 Vaccine On Ovarian Reserve, Çağanay Soysal, Elif Yılmaz
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To Evaluate the effect of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines developed for the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) on ovarian reserve. Methods: This prospective cross sectional study was carried out between June and September 2021, in the Gynecology Polyclinics of a tertiary hospital, Ankara, Turkey, with 60 patients. Patients between the ages of 25-30 years old, who applied to the gynecology outpatient clinic and who were considering mRNA vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 were included in the study group, and those who did not plan to be vaccinated were included in the control group. Anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) was …
Pregnancy Outcomes At Advanced Maternal Age In A Tertiary Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ettedal A. Aljahdali, Nawal S. Alsinani
Pregnancy Outcomes At Advanced Maternal Age In A Tertiary Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ettedal A. Aljahdali, Nawal S. Alsinani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate obstetrical and fetal outcomes among advanced maternal age (AMA) women. Methods: Retrospective cohort study carried out at a teaching hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during 18 years period (from January 2003 until December 2020). A total of 79095 women gave birth, and randomized block was used to include 4318 singleton pregnancy women (>28 gestational weeks), of them 2162 age ≥40 years. Associations between AMA and obstetrical and fetal parameters were assessed. Results: Advanced maternal age independently associated with non-Saudi national, mother’s weights 80-99 kg, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Advanced maternal age mothers were more liable to premature …
Trends In Covid-19: Incidence, Mortality, And Case Fatality In Iraq, Nagham A. Mawlood, Riyadh K. Lafta
Trends In Covid-19: Incidence, Mortality, And Case Fatality In Iraq, Nagham A. Mawlood, Riyadh K. Lafta
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To detect the epidemiological trend of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) in Iraq, the distribution of cases by age, gender, and governorates, and to assess its burden on the health system by estimating morbidity and mortality rates. Methods: This biometric study was carried out in 2021. The distribution, incidence, mortality, and case fatality rates in a 17-month period was sketched in a biometric design. A semi-structured questionnaire was distributed to a number of decision makers in the Ministry of Health regarding health system challenges that have been faced during this pandemic. Results: More than half (55.1%) of the cases were among …
Factors Associated With Mortality And Morbidity Among Pediatrics With Burn Injuries In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Zainab Alnjeidi, Nesrin Alharthy, Suliman Alghnam, Motasim Badri
Factors Associated With Mortality And Morbidity Among Pediatrics With Burn Injuries In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Zainab Alnjeidi, Nesrin Alharthy, Suliman Alghnam, Motasim Badri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe characteristics, mechanism, and factors associated with morbidity and mortality of pediatrics with burn injuries. Methods: This cross-sectional retrospective study examined all pediatrics with burn injuries carried out at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2015-2020. Collected data included demographics, mechanism of burn, total body surface area (TBSA) burned, body region burned, incidence of infection, renal failure, scars, and respiratory events. Results: The study included 370 patients. Approximately 47.0% were aged ≤2 years, and 61.0% were males. The most common burn mechanism was scald burn (54%), 59.2% had a TBSA of 0-10%, and 60.3% had regional …
How Common Is Fear Of Cancer Recurrence In Survivors And Patients?
How Common Is Fear Of Cancer Recurrence In Survivors And Patients?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Cells’ “Exosomes” May Improve The Delivery Of Anticancer Drugs To Tumors
Cells’ “Exosomes” May Improve The Delivery Of Anticancer Drugs To Tumors
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who, Ghana And Norway Agree To Accelerate Actions To Save Lives In First International Strategic Dialogue On Noncommunicable Diseases And The Sustainable Development Goals
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
One-Dose Human Papillomavirus (Hpv) Vaccine Offers Solid Protection Against Cervical Cancer
One-Dose Human Papillomavirus (Hpv) Vaccine Offers Solid Protection Against Cervical Cancer
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effect Of A Low Dose Of Empagliflozin On Short-Term Outcomes In Type 2 Diabetics With Acute Coronary Syndrome After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Fateme Jorfi, Hoda Mombeini, Homeira Rashidi, Saad Fazeli
Effect Of A Low Dose Of Empagliflozin On Short-Term Outcomes In Type 2 Diabetics With Acute Coronary Syndrome After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Fateme Jorfi, Hoda Mombeini, Homeira Rashidi, Saad Fazeli
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study the effects of low dose of empagliflozin on improving outcomes in diabetic patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: This double-blind controlled clinical trial was carried out on 93 diabetic patients (56 males and 37 females, mean age of 56.55 years) with ACS who underwent PCI at 2 university teaching hospitals in 2020, Ahvaz, Iran. The patients were randomly assigned to receive empagliflozin (10 mg once daily) or placebo at similar doses for 6 months after PCI. In addition, to standard treatments with another hypoglycemic agent. Cardiovascular outcomes (including all-cause mortality, coronary …
Clinical And Ultrasonographic Features In Cancer Risk Stratification Of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules, Saad M. Alqahtani, Sultan F. Alanesi, Waqas S. Mahmood, Yassin M. Moustafa, Laila M. Moharram, Nawaf F. Alharthi, Attiya M. Alzahrani, Yousef S. Alalawi
Clinical And Ultrasonographic Features In Cancer Risk Stratification Of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules, Saad M. Alqahtani, Sultan F. Alanesi, Waqas S. Mahmood, Yassin M. Moustafa, Laila M. Moharram, Nawaf F. Alharthi, Attiya M. Alzahrani, Yousef S. Alalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate the risk of malignancy in indeterminate thyroid nodules and to determine whether certain clinical or radiological parameters can predict the risk of malignancy. Methods: This retrospective study enrolled all adult patients (age ≥14 years) with a cytological diagnosis of atypia/follicular lesion of undetermined significance and follicular neoplasm/suspicious for a follicular neoplasm between January 2014 and January 2020. Fifty patients with surgically treated primary thyroid nodules, documented final histological diagnosis, and ultrasound examination records were included. Thyroid nodules were evaluated radiologically using Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System introduced by the American College of Radiology (2017). Results: Forty-two …
Managing Patients’ Pain In The Intensive Care Units: Nurses’ Awareness Of Pain Management, Abeer M. Almutairi, Isabelita N. Pandaan, Abdulaziz M. Alsufyani, Dakheel R. Almutiri, Adel A. Alhindi, Khalid S. Alhusseinan
Managing Patients’ Pain In The Intensive Care Units: Nurses’ Awareness Of Pain Management, Abeer M. Almutairi, Isabelita N. Pandaan, Abdulaziz M. Alsufyani, Dakheel R. Almutiri, Adel A. Alhindi, Khalid S. Alhusseinan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward pain management in intensive care units (ICUs) in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study was carried out at 5 governmental hospitals in the Al-Qassim region (namely, Buraydah Centeral Hospital, King Fahad Spcialist Hospital, Al Rass General Hospital, Bukariyah General Hospital, and Al Badaya General Hospital) using purposive sampling to collect data between May 2020 and July 2020. Nurses’ awareness of pain management was assessed using the Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain (NKASRP). Statistical Pacaksge for the Social Sciences software was used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics were employed. The …
Appropriateness Of Troponin Testing In Emergency Department At A Tertiary Care Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Muhammad A. Qureshi
Appropriateness Of Troponin Testing In Emergency Department At A Tertiary Care Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Muhammad A. Qureshi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the appropriateness of troponin testing in the Emergency Department (ED) at King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This record-based cross-sectional study examined the electronic records of adult patients who underwent a troponin test following admission to hospital’s ED from January to March 2020. Results: A total of 367 troponin tests were ordered for 233 patients. Majority of these orders were appropriate (55%) while the remaining (45%) were adjudged as inappropriate. Among the inappropriate orders, majority were single (61%) compared to serial ones (39%). Overall, there were 166 inappropriate orders and the estimated direct monthly cost …
Evidence-Based Exercises Intervention In Adults Diagnosed With Lymphoma, Amani A. Aljohi, Ghaidaa H. Aljehani, Safanah A. Alsaeed, Hind Alhoqail, Jaleel Mohammed, Sanaa M. Madi
Evidence-Based Exercises Intervention In Adults Diagnosed With Lymphoma, Amani A. Aljohi, Ghaidaa H. Aljehani, Safanah A. Alsaeed, Hind Alhoqail, Jaleel Mohammed, Sanaa M. Madi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of physical therapy or exercise intervention on quality of life (QOL), fatigue, sleep, and psychological and physical functioning in adults diagnosed with Lymphoma. Methods: A systematic literature search of the PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and PEDro databases was carried out to identify articles published from March 2010 until December 2020. The risk of bias, methodological quality, and level of evidence was evaluated using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) checklist. Results: Out of the 577 articles identified from the initial search, a total of 12 randomised control trials were shortlistd for this systematic review. From the …
Osseointegrated Device Placement With Minimally Invasive Surgery: Experience And Audiological Outcome, Ahmad M. Aldhafeeri, Medhat Yousef, Farid Alzhrani
Osseointegrated Device Placement With Minimally Invasive Surgery: Experience And Audiological Outcome, Ahmad M. Aldhafeeri, Medhat Yousef, Farid Alzhrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical and audiological outcomes of percutaneous bone conduction device placement by minimally invasive Ponto surgery (MIPS). Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study of patients who underwent MIPS from March-November 2019 at King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center, Collage of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We reviewed all the clinical data of patients, including preoperative data, postoperative surgical results, and audiological performance (aided and unaided pure tone audiometry and aided and unaided speech tests). Results: A total of 9 patients with 10 implants were enrolled in this study. One patient underwent revision surgery because of …
Immune Complex-Mediated Glomerulonephritis Post Covid-19 Vaccination In A Patient With Concomitant Brucellosis, Saad Al Bakr, Mufaddal A. Alaithan
Immune Complex-Mediated Glomerulonephritis Post Covid-19 Vaccination In A Patient With Concomitant Brucellosis, Saad Al Bakr, Mufaddal A. Alaithan
Saudi Medical Journal
COVID vaccinations have been an important step in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the fact they were generally safe and effective, a few case reports of renal disorders have been published following COVID vaccines. We report a 29-year-old man with history of Chronic Kidney Disease who presented to our center with flank pain after receiving AstraZeneca COVID vaccine. He also had history of raw milk ingestion. His initial investigations showed high creatinine with high level of proteinuria. A renal biopsy was consistent with immune complex-mediated glomerulonephritis on top of renal fibrosis. His brucella serology also showed high titer. He was …
Side-Effects Of Covid-19 Vaccines Among The Saudi Population: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ebtehaj S. Almughais, Ali H. Alharbi, Hadi A. Aldarwish, Areeb F. Alshammari, Razan S. Alsuhaymi, Jumanah A. Almuaili, Atheer M. Alanizy
Side-Effects Of Covid-19 Vaccines Among The Saudi Population: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ebtehaj S. Almughais, Ali H. Alharbi, Hadi A. Aldarwish, Areeb F. Alshammari, Razan S. Alsuhaymi, Jumanah A. Almuaili, Atheer M. Alanizy
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure and assess the side-effects of Pfizer/BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines on residents of Saudi Arabia, as well as provide a database that gives insight into the relative safety of these 2 COVID-19 vaccines. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the side-effects of the two COVID-19 vaccines. The study was initiated on the 5th of June 2021 at Hail University, Hail, Saudi Arabia. The information was collected through an online survey designed on Google forms. The questionnaire was pre-tested for validity, with all information carefully reviewed. Results: The study included 2,530 participants from different regions of …
Tele-Clinics In Palliative Care During The Covid-19 Outbreak: Tertiary Care Cancer Center Experience, Nabil A. Almouaalamy, Amal A. Jafari, Alaa M. Althubaiti
Tele-Clinics In Palliative Care During The Covid-19 Outbreak: Tertiary Care Cancer Center Experience, Nabil A. Almouaalamy, Amal A. Jafari, Alaa M. Althubaiti
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the effect of tele-clinics on palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study (chart review) carried out from March 17, 2020, to September 16, 2020, included all patients who were booked into the palliative care clinic. Patients were assessed by the palliative nurse specialist for COVID-19 symptoms using the acute respiratory illness screening form and Edmonton Symptoms Assessment System, also identifies the needs of the patient. Data were analyzed to investigate the effect of tele-clinics on the patients regarding ER visits and admission. Results: A total of 167 individuals were analyzed …
Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Therapy Compliance And Lifestyle Factors Of Patients With Growth Hormone Deficiency, Sulafa T. Sindi, Njood W. Nazer, Abdulmoein E. Alagha
Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Therapy Compliance And Lifestyle Factors Of Patients With Growth Hormone Deficiency, Sulafa T. Sindi, Njood W. Nazer, Abdulmoein E. Alagha
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To recognize and assess treatment compliance in children and adolescents with growth hormone deficiency during the cronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic along with other lifestyle factors that might have been affected by the pandemic, such as diet, physical activity, sleep pattern, and screen time. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out between March 2020-2021 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through clinical interview questions. Results: The total sample size was 130 patients, 54 (41.5%) of whom were males and 76 (58.5%) were females. The mean age of the patients was 12.56±3.44 years. Comparisons of …
Establishment Of Pregnant-Specific Intervals For Hemoglobin (Hb) A2, Hbf And Cut-Off Points For Hba2 For Thalassemia In Chongqing, China, Lihua Kang, Siwei Yi, Si Tan, Qiuhong Li, Chunli Li
Establishment Of Pregnant-Specific Intervals For Hemoglobin (Hb) A2, Hbf And Cut-Off Points For Hba2 For Thalassemia In Chongqing, China, Lihua Kang, Siwei Yi, Si Tan, Qiuhong Li, Chunli Li
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze pregnant-specific intervals for hemoglobin A2 (HbA2), hemoglobin fetal (HbF), and cut-off points of HbA2 for thalassemia in Chongqing, China. Methods: Between September 2015 and April 2019, the study recruited 10039 individuals of reproductive age. Of which, 4399 healthy normal individuals were selected to determine reference values for HbA2 and HbF. The remaining 5640 individuals suspected of thalassemia were included to explore the cut-off points of HbA2 for thalassemia. Results: The reference values of HbA2 in males was 2.3-3.2%, in females was 2.1-3.1%, and in pregnant women was 1.9-3.1%. While the reference values of HbF in males was …
The Relationship Between Sleep Quality And Menopausal Symptoms Among Postmenopausal Women In Saudi Arabia, Enas M. Abdelaziz, Nadia B. Elsharkawy, Sayeda M. Mohamed
The Relationship Between Sleep Quality And Menopausal Symptoms Among Postmenopausal Women In Saudi Arabia, Enas M. Abdelaziz, Nadia B. Elsharkawy, Sayeda M. Mohamed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess sleep quality and examine its relationship with menopausal symptoms among Saudi postmenopausal women. Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study of 410 postmenopausal women, aged 50-60 years, visiting Prince Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Maternity and Children Hospital, and primary health care clinics, Sakaka, Jouf, Saudi Arabia. The menopause rating scale (MRS) was used to assess menopause symptoms and severity, while the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality. Results: The participants’ age was 53.04±4.15 years, their mean age at natural menopause was 49.14±3.07, and the meantime since their menopause was 6.50±3.84 years. The …
In This Issueclinical Guidelinesoriginal Articles
In This Issueclinical Guidelinesoriginal Articles
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Virtual Reality On Anxiety, Stress, And Hemodynamic Parameters During Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Sultan A. Almedhesh, Wafaa T. Elgzar, Heba A. Ibrahim, Hiba A. Osman
The Effect Of Virtual Reality On Anxiety, Stress, And Hemodynamic Parameters During Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Sultan A. Almedhesh, Wafaa T. Elgzar, Heba A. Ibrahim, Hiba A. Osman
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the effect of virtual reality (VR) on anxiety, stress, and hemodynamic parameters during cesarean section (CS). Methods: This is a randomized controlled clinical trial conducted at the operating theatre / Maternal and Children Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia from February to October 2021. The study comprised a random sample of 351(176 study and 175 control) low-risk pregnant women undergoing elective CS with regional anesthesia. Data collection was carried out using 5 instruments. Basic and clinical data sheet, maternal hemodynamic parameters assessment sheet, brief measure of preoperative emotional stress, a novel visual facial anxiety scale, and maternal satisfaction scale. …
Severe Asthma In Children: An Official Statement From Saudi Pediatric Pulmonology Association, Adel S. Alharbi, Abdullah A. Yousef, Saleh A. Alharbi, Talal M. Almaghamsi, Faisal M. Al-Somali, Turki S. Alahmadi, Sami A. Alhaider, Wadha H. Alotaibi, Mona A. Albalawi, Faisal N. Alotaibi, Ahmed S. Alenizi, Muslim M. Alsaadi, Yazan S. Said
Severe Asthma In Children: An Official Statement From Saudi Pediatric Pulmonology Association, Adel S. Alharbi, Abdullah A. Yousef, Saleh A. Alharbi, Talal M. Almaghamsi, Faisal M. Al-Somali, Turki S. Alahmadi, Sami A. Alhaider, Wadha H. Alotaibi, Mona A. Albalawi, Faisal N. Alotaibi, Ahmed S. Alenizi, Muslim M. Alsaadi, Yazan S. Said
Saudi Medical Journal
In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of pediatric asthma ranges between 8% and 25%. However, there are no sufficient data regarding severe asthma in childhood in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, a task force has been formed by the Saudi Pediatric Pulmonology Association which is a subsidiary group of the Saudi Thoracic Society and consists of Saudi experts with well-respected academic and clinical backgrounds in the fields of pediatric asthma as well as other respiratory diseases to write a consensus on definitions, phenotypes, and pathophysiology, evaluation, and management. To achieve this, the subject was divided into various sections, each of which was assigned …
Evaluation Of The Effects Of Berberine In The Prevention Of Epidural Fibrosis In Rats: An Experimental Research, Emrah Keskin, Çağhan Tönge, Mustafa Kaya, Emre Işık
Evaluation Of The Effects Of Berberine In The Prevention Of Epidural Fibrosis In Rats: An Experimental Research, Emrah Keskin, Çağhan Tönge, Mustafa Kaya, Emre Işık
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of berberine (BBR) in preventing the development of epidural fibrosis (EF) after lumbar surgery in rats. Methods: This experimental study was carried out at the animal laboratory of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Trurkey, between April 2020 and June 2020. A total of 32 Wistar albino female rats underwent laminectomy and were divided into 4 equal groups. Group 1 did not receive any treatment (control group). In group 2, absorbable gelatin sponge was placed at the surgical site. Groups 3 was administered BBR 10 mg/kg and group 4 was administered BBR 60 mg/kg per oral …
Disease-Specific Quality Of Life In Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy, Mushabab Alghamdi, Lukman F. Owolabi, Bappa Adamu, Magaji G. Taura, Abubakar Jibo, Mohammed Almansour, Saeed N. Alaklabi, Mohammed A. Alghamdi, Isa A. Imam, Reda Abdelrazak, Ahmad Rafaat, Muktar H. Aliyu
Disease-Specific Quality Of Life In Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy, Mushabab Alghamdi, Lukman F. Owolabi, Bappa Adamu, Magaji G. Taura, Abubakar Jibo, Mohammed Almansour, Saeed N. Alaklabi, Mohammed A. Alghamdi, Isa A. Imam, Reda Abdelrazak, Ahmad Rafaat, Muktar H. Aliyu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic neuropathy (DN) (D+N) with patients with DM without DN (D-DN) and healthy participants. To evaluate factors associated with poor HRQoL in patients with DN. Methods: This study included 306 participants residing in Bisha, Saudi Arabia. Patients with DM were screened for DN using the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument. Neuropathy severity, disability and HRQoL were determined using the Neuropathy Severity Scale (NSS), the Neuropathy Disability Score (NDS), and the Norfolk Quality of Life-Diabetic Neuropathy (QOL-DN) tool, respectively. Nerve conduction studies (NCSs) were also performed. Results: …
Nutritional Status And Its Determinants In The Eastern Mediterranean Region. A Review, Emad A. Al-Shameri, Ahmed H. Al-Shahethi, Sharifah W. Wafa
Nutritional Status And Its Determinants In The Eastern Mediterranean Region. A Review, Emad A. Al-Shameri, Ahmed H. Al-Shahethi, Sharifah W. Wafa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review relevant literature on the determinants of the nutritional status of the children below 5 years of age in the Eastern Mediterranean Regional (EMR) countries and investigate the updates related to risk factors associated with malnutrition. Methods: A search of pertinent literature and databases was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases by applying some keywords. Results: From the available literature reviewed, the mean prevalence of underweight, wasting, and stunting of the children below 5 years of age in the EMR were 12.8% (6.4%-22.6%), 7.5% (5.9%-9.4%), and 24.2% (15.6%-35.5%) respectively. The EMR countries like Sudan, Yemen, Libya, …