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The Effect Of Obesity On Blood Pressure, Farhan H. Ali Al-Naily Mar 2026

The Effect Of Obesity On Blood Pressure, Farhan H. Ali Al-Naily

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of this study to quantify the effect of obesity on blood pressure. We study 80 persons (clinically normal), divided in two groups according to the age, the first group under 40 years which is subdivided into two groups, group A 20 persons with normal weight and group C also 20 persons with over weight and the second group, above 40 years also subdivided into two groups, group B 20 persons with a normal weight and group D 20 persons, with over weight and we have found the effect of obesity on, systolic, diastolic, and mean blood pressure on …

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Painful Osteoarthritic Knee Joints; A Comparative Study Between Intra-Articular Steroids And Combined Physiotherapy Modalities Treatment, Shamran K. Al-Umeri Mar 2026

Painful Osteoarthritic Knee Joints; A Comparative Study Between Intra-Articular Steroids And Combined Physiotherapy Modalities Treatment, Shamran K. Al-Umeri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Thirty patients 13males(44%) 17females(56%) who had osteoarthritis of the knees according to ARA classification criteria and presented with acute pain without effusion where randomly assigned into 2 groups to evaluate the effects of intra-articular injection(IAS) and in the other hand combination of interferential current (IFC) with pulsed electromagnetic field (PEF) physiotherapy modalities in treating painful Knee OA. All patients were treated with acetaminophen 1g bid, meloxicam 7.5mg once daily. 15 patients 8males(53%)- 7females (47%) received intra-articular injection of methyl prednisolone acetate(IAS) 80mg/2ml depot. The other group 10females(66.6%) – 5 males (33.3%) was treated by interferential current(IFP) 10 minute sessions with …

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Inheritance Ppattern Of Fragile X-Syndrome In Iraqi Families, Eqbal D. Chalap Al-Graw Mar 2026

Inheritance Ppattern Of Fragile X-Syndrome In Iraqi Families, Eqbal D. Chalap Al-Graw

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study included five Iraqi families from four provinces, many members who suffered from congenital fragile X chromosome. Five family pedigrees were drawn up very clearly to follow the pattern of fragile X chromosome. The study showed that there is marked discrepancy in the sex ratio, with only boys affected. Females are affected only if they were homozygous, Heterozygous (carrier) females were clinically normal but transmitted the disease to 35% of their sons, and there i s one in two risks that their daughters too were carriers. The fragile X chromosome was never transmitted directly from affected father to his …

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Comparative Study Between Trans-Fontanelle Us& Spiral Ct Scan In The Diagnosis Of The Congenital Hydrocephalus, Najat A. Al-Hassnaw Mar 2026

Comparative Study Between Trans-Fontanelle Us& Spiral Ct Scan In The Diagnosis Of The Congenital Hydrocephalus, Najat A. Al-Hassnaw

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Compared between the trans-fontal US & spiral Ct scan exam in the diagnosis of congenital hydrocephalus, A series of 100 infants with age range of (20 days to 12 months) were studied over a period of 2 years in Teaching hospital in Al diwaniya city. The commonest type of hydrocephalus in this study were obstructive type (83%).The US exam showing (100%) sensitivity in detection the lateral ventricle dilatation as in spiral CT can , with (97%) in detected the 3rd ventricle dilatation in compared with (100%) for spiral CT scan & (64%) in diagnosis 4th ventricle dilation with (100%) .Trans-fontal …

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Is There An Association Between Diabetes Mellitus And Serum Creatinine Concentrations?, Kassim Fawzi Abdulkareem, Hassan Khalaf Ulaiwi, Mohammed K. Abdulkareem Mar 2026

Is There An Association Between Diabetes Mellitus And Serum Creatinine Concentrations?, Kassim Fawzi Abdulkareem, Hassan Khalaf Ulaiwi, Mohammed K. Abdulkareem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of this study was to evaluate serum creatinine level as a diagnostic test in relation to diabetes mellitus and to clear the difference in serum creatinine concentrations between diabetic males and females. Thirty two rabbits purchased from the local market, weighing 1.2-2 kg were used in the experiment. The animals were divided according to the gender into two groups and each was equally divided into diabetic and control group.The results revealed highly significant difference in the serum creatinine concentrations between diabetic groups and control groups, and the serum creatinine concentrations gradually increased after onset of diabetes, also the …

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The Symptom Profile Of Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Iraqi Patients, Adel A. Monicher Al- Zaidy Mar 2026

The Symptom Profile Of Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Iraqi Patients, Adel A. Monicher Al- Zaidy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common psychiatric disorder, which may cause significant distress and disability. This study was an attempt to identify the symptom frequency of this significant disorder among the patients attending the only out patient clinic in Al-Diwanyia Teaching Hospital (180 Km south of Baghdad). Headache (75%), Fatigue (70%), Palpitation (67.5%), Chest pain (66.6%) and Persistent irritability (64.1%) were the most frequent symptoms in 120 outpatients with a diagnosis of GAD.

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The Use Of Oral Pentoxifylline Hcl In Treatment Of Idiopathic Male Infertility, Ali Hamdan Alkinany Mar 2026

The Use Of Oral Pentoxifylline Hcl In Treatment Of Idiopathic Male Infertility, Ali Hamdan Alkinany

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Infertility is a problem affecting about 15% of newly married couples. Twenty five percent of them have no identifiable etiology; idiopathic. A lot of drugs and agents have been used empirically. Pentoxifylline has been used effectively invitor with IVF and ICSI. To asses its efficacy in treatment of idiopathic infertility, oral pentoxifylline HCl (tronteral) has bees prescribed orally to 60 patients with idiopathic infertility. It has been given twice daily for three months, after that a new SFA show no response in the majority of patients. In the nine percent who got some response, no pregnancy occurred.We concluded from this …

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Expression Of P16ink4a Protein In Colorectal Cancer Patients, Eqbal D. Chalap Al- Grawi Mar 2026

Expression Of P16ink4a Protein In Colorectal Cancer Patients, Eqbal D. Chalap Al- Grawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study carried out on Forty-three patients attending hospitals for elective surgical resection of colorectal cancer (CRC) from October 2002 to March 2004. Thirty-five resection margins that histopathologically proved free of malignancy taken from the normal tissue of the same patients used as controls of staining efficiency and evaluation for immunohistochemistry (IHC). p16INK4a immunoexpression in the CRN are less than 5% and regarded as negative while 32 of 43 CRC patients had positive reaction for p16INK4a.

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Life Events And Depression In Diwania, Abdulzahra Mohammad Al-Kafaje, Ali Al-Hamzawi Mar 2026

Life Events And Depression In Diwania, Abdulzahra Mohammad Al-Kafaje, Ali Al-Hamzawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Sixty patients diagnosed as depression at Al-Diwania teaching hospital by two psychiatrist using Beck-Dep. Inventory Short version, compared with eighty non- psychiatrically disturbed controls, in the period between 1st July 2000 to 31 Dec. 2000. Were studied for life events using a semi-structured life events interview. It was found that depressed group had significantly more life events in the twelve months preceding the onset of their depression than the controls in the same periods.

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Symptoms Frequencies And Stressors In The Hysterical Subjects, Saadoun Dawood Ahmed Al-Jiboori Mar 2026

Symptoms Frequencies And Stressors In The Hysterical Subjects, Saadoun Dawood Ahmed Al-Jiboori

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Hysteria is one of the oldest words, derived from Greek word meaning wondering of uterus in the body. Hysterical neurosis was eliminated from DSM-III, and its subsequent editions (DSM-IIIR, DSM-IV, and DSM-IVTR), and its replacement by "dissociation disorders" and "conversion disorders. This study was done to identify frequency of hysterical symptoms and the preceding stressors.52patients was diagnosed according to DSM-IVTR, diagnostic criteria, between July and December2007. Then all patients were assessed with a semi structured interview, using seven items, about, age, sex, marital status, educational level, occupation, stressors and residential status.81% of the patients were females while 19% were males. …

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A Study Of Hyponatremia In Hospitalized Patients, Aqeel Reheem Al- Barqawi Mar 2026

A Study Of Hyponatremia In Hospitalized Patients, Aqeel Reheem Al- Barqawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A study of hyponatremia in adult hospital inpatients over 16 yrs old admitted to the medical department of Al-Diwania teaching\ Hospital from the 1st of June 2006 to 10th of November 2006, showed that (50) out of (720) patients studied had serum sodium concentration below 135 meq/L. Twenty five patients (50%) were on diuretics and 16 patients (32%) had heart failure. The commonest type of hyponatremia was euvolemic hyponatremia (52%) Forty one pts. (82%) had symptoms attributable to the hyponatremia. The aim of the study was to determine the incidence, clinical characteristics, and causes of hyponatremia in medical wards of …

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Comparative Study Of Cancer In Al-Diwanihyia Governerate Before And After The War 2003, Aqeel Reheem Al- Barqawi, Rabab Hajoal Mar 2026

Comparative Study Of Cancer In Al-Diwanihyia Governerate Before And After The War 2003, Aqeel Reheem Al- Barqawi, Rabab Hajoal

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim Of the study to compare the occurrence of cancer in Al Diwaniya city before and after the war 2003. The result show increase the number of carcinoma cases from the year 1992 – 2006 the number of cases was doubled from the years 1992 – 2002 and the doubled nine times after the years 2003 in comparison to the years 1989 – 1992 the study show most of cases are lived in the urbon area .

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder In Students Exposed To Trauma, Ali Al-Hamzawi, Atyaf Sarhan, Qabas Nether Mar 2026

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder In Students Exposed To Trauma, Ali Al-Hamzawi, Atyaf Sarhan, Qabas Nether

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of (300) students of secondary school in Diwaniya province were interviewed to assess the psychological impact of the trauma. A post traumatic stress checklist was used for the interview. The result of this study showed that the majority of the students suffer from post traumatic stress disorder.

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Management Of Three Cases Of Pyometrocolpos Due To Distal Vaginal Atresia In Infants, Mohammed J. Aboud Mar 2026

Management Of Three Cases Of Pyometrocolpos Due To Distal Vaginal Atresia In Infants, Mohammed J. Aboud

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Children with pyometrocolpos due to distal vaginal atresia may present as acutely ill, with severe obstructive uropathy and septicemia. In such patients the clinical course is markedly improved by urgent drainage of the infected cystic mass, and a temporary drainage procedure is required to allow local findings of infection to subside before definitive surgery. We present a 3 cases one at 2 months and two cases at 4- months of age old females with pyometrocolpos two of them with the above-mentioned clinical course and one of them with typical presentation of Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Houser syndrome (MRKH syndrome) ( is …

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The Prevalence Of Congenital Heart Diseases Among Down's Syndrome Children In Diwaniyah Governorate, Mohanad Al-Jashami Mar 2026

The Prevalence Of Congenital Heart Diseases Among Down's Syndrome Children In Diwaniyah Governorate, Mohanad Al-Jashami

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective :A survey was carried out to assess the prevalence of congenital heart diseases (CHD).Patients And Methods: among (180) Down's syndrome (DS)children in institute for mentally handicapped (Alraga institute) and outpatients referred for ECHO study in Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital.REULTS: It was found that (61.1%) of DS cases studied had CHD with a M:F ratio of 1.5:1. The commonest type of CHD found was ventricular septal defect (VSD), followed by atrial septal defect (ASD), mitral valve prolapse(MVP), tetralogy of fallot (TOF), ,patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and co-arctation of aorta in (54.5 %, 17.2 %, 14.5 %, 11.8 %, 0.9%, 0.9% respectively). …

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Prevalence Of Hyperuricemia In Diabetes Mellitus, Mohammed Abdul Hessein Mar 2026

Prevalence Of Hyperuricemia In Diabetes Mellitus, Mohammed Abdul Hessein

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective :To explore the prevalence of hyperuricemia in diabetes mellitus patients.Design : Eighty diabetic patients attended diabetic clinic center at teaching hospital in Najaf city between February and June 2006 were evaluated to explore the prevalence of hyperuricemia , thirty of them ( group A ) had joint problems and fifty of them (group B) did not.Result:Ten patients (33%) from group A had hyperuricemia versus one (2%) from group B.Conclusion:Data from observation study suggest that there is correlation between joint problems and high serum uric acid in diabetes mellitus .

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The Effect Of Methyl Dopa On Serum Lipid Profile In Rat., Laith Mohammed Abbass Al-Hussueni Mar 2026

The Effect Of Methyl Dopa On Serum Lipid Profile In Rat., Laith Mohammed Abbass Al-Hussueni

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Evidence liking hypertension and dyslipidemia are very important in deciding which antihypertensive drug is going to be describe to hypertensive patient who had or at risk to had dyslipidemia. Antihypertensive drugs which have neutral effect or preferably beneficial effect on lipid profile are the first choice in those patients. Drugs with harmful effect on serum lipid profile may add another problem to the patient and increase the risk of complications.  Purpose:This study is carried on to evaluate the effect of methyl dopa on serum lipid profile.Methods:Twenty rats enrolled in the experiment given atherogenic diet for twelve weeks then randomly divided …

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X-Ray Examination To Measurement Radiation Doses Of Patients In Three Erbil Hospitals, Runak Tahr Ali Mar 2026

X-Ray Examination To Measurement Radiation Doses Of Patients In Three Erbil Hospitals, Runak Tahr Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Thermo luminescent dosimeters (TLDs) have been used to measure the entrance surface doses (ESDs) of patients undergoing pelvis, abdomen and lumbar spine diagnostic X-ray examinations in Erbil. A total of three public hospitals and 171 patients were included in this investigation. The ages of the patients involved were from 40 years to 85 years, while their weights ranged from 64 kg to 73 kg. Mean, of ESDs are reported. The results showed that in most cases, for each of the examinations, the individual ESD values are found to be comparable with, and higher than, those from Ghana and Tanzania, respectively. …

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Pentalogy Of Cantrell, Mohammed J. Aboud Mar 2026

Pentalogy Of Cantrell, Mohammed J. Aboud

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare syndrome that consists of defects involving the diaphragm, abdominal wall, pericardium, heart and lower sternum. A 2 –day- old male neonate presented to the pediatric surgical unit in the Maternity and Child Teaching hospital\AL-diwaniya with abdominal wall defect,precious baby deliverd by C\S to the mother with history of primary infertility for more than 13 year, The first clinical evaluation revealed epigastric omphalocele ( liver ,spleen and transverse colon were exposed with rupture sac , sternal defect , and ectopia cordis. U\S ,echocardogram and radiological studies were done to exclude others associated anomalies , Staged …

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Mental Retardation In Children, Causes &Prevention, Zuhair M. Al-Musawi Mar 2026

Mental Retardation In Children, Causes &Prevention, Zuhair M. Al-Musawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was conducted to know the definite & probable causes of mental retardation (M.R.) in children & how can we prevent some of the cases. Three hundred eighty three children with moderate to severe (M.R.) were studied in Kerbala Pediatric Hospital over two years from January 2003 to January 2005. The male to female ratio was 1.51:1. The etiology was known in151 patients (39.4%) & was unknown in 232 patients (60.6%). The probable preventable causes include kernicterus, hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy, severe malnutrition, prematurity neonatal sepsis, hypothyroidism, encephalitis, meningitis, neural tube defect, galactossaemia, shaken baby syndrome & lead poisoning, constituting …

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Discharging Open Mastoid Cavity Contributing Factors & Approach To Managemnt, Adel S. Al- Mayaly, Yasir Lafta Hassoun, Rajaa Jabar Kadhim Mar 2026

Discharging Open Mastoid Cavity Contributing Factors & Approach To Managemnt, Adel S. Al- Mayaly, Yasir Lafta Hassoun, Rajaa Jabar Kadhim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Chronic ear discharge is one of the indications of mastoid surgery, however; this persistent discharge may be the outstanding feature of complicated surgery ““Discharging open mastoid cavity”. Discharging open mastoid cavity is defined as persistently discharging cavity following canal-wall down mastoidectomy for a period more than 3-6 months.The etiology of this discharging cavity is mutifactorial. This study focuses the light on the contributing factors of the persistence of ear discharge after canal-wall down mastoid surgery: surgical , bacteriological & structural ( Eustachian tube function).Fifty patients with discharging cavity & 40 patients with dry cavity were gathered from the outpatient department …

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The Gci Vortex Spine: Integrated Vortex‑Induced Energy Platform Using Arachne V8.7 Smart‑Skin, Resonance‑Adaptive Logic, And Gyroid‑Lattice Structural Core, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr. Mar 2026

The Gci Vortex Spine: Integrated Vortex‑Induced Energy Platform Using Arachne V8.7 Smart‑Skin, Resonance‑Adaptive Logic, And Gyroid‑Lattice Structural Core, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes the GCI “Vortex Spine,” a modular, solid‑state energy‑harvesting platform designed for long‑duration, low‑maintenance deployment in remote or resource‑limited environments. The system integrates three independently functional inventions: (1) a vortex‑induced vibration (VIV) mechanical tower with electromagnetic generation modules, (2) an adaptive resonance‑control logic engine, and (3) the Arachne v8.7 multi‑modal Smart‑Skin substrate. The mechanical subsystem uses a gyroid‑lattice structural core and helical J‑groove surface geometry to induce controlled vortex shedding at low wind speeds. The logic subsystem uses high‑frequency kinetic sensing and adaptive load modulation to maintain structural safety and optimize power output. The Arachne v8.7 Smart‑Skin provides …

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Women’S Cardiovascular Health In 2025: Advancements Achieved, Challenges Ahead, Jamilah S. Alrahimi Mar 2026

Women’S Cardiovascular Health In 2025: Advancements Achieved, Challenges Ahead, Jamilah S. Alrahimi

Saudi Medical Journal

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women globally. Recognition of sex-specific risk factors, pathophysiology, and clinical presentations has established women's cardiovascular health as a research and clinical priority. Pregnancy complications, premature menopause, and autoimmune disease, are now identified as long-term contributors to cardiovascular risk, while female-predominant syndromes such as ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction are increasingly acknowledged. Novel therapies and updated guidelines emphasize psychosocial determinants, reproductive history, and postpartum risk assessment in prevention and management. Despite these advances, women remain underdiagnosed, undertreated, and underrepresented in clinical trials. Diagnostic delays …

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National Heart Center – Saudi Health Council Acute Myocardial Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock Consensus Document, Mirvat Alasnag, Abdulrahman Asiri, Hazim Alrahbi, Nhatem Aloui, Ashraf M Anwar, Saad Alhassani, Maryam Mohamed Alqaseer, Ismail Raid Raslan, Ibrahim Albakri, Ahmed Almustafa, Rowa Attar, Faisal Katbi, Feras Khaleil, Alyaa Elhazmi, Adel Tash, Jehad Alburaiki Mar 2026

National Heart Center – Saudi Health Council Acute Myocardial Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock Consensus Document, Mirvat Alasnag, Abdulrahman Asiri, Hazim Alrahbi, Nhatem Aloui, Ashraf M Anwar, Saad Alhassani, Maryam Mohamed Alqaseer, Ismail Raid Raslan, Ibrahim Albakri, Ahmed Almustafa, Rowa Attar, Faisal Katbi, Feras Khaleil, Alyaa Elhazmi, Adel Tash, Jehad Alburaiki

Saudi Medical Journal

Objective: Cardiogenic shock (CS) remains a serious complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with persistently high mortality and significant variability in management across centers. Methods: A multidisciplinary panel convened by the National Heart Center used the GRADE framework to review evidence and develop consensus recommendations tailored to AMI-related CS. Results: The document emphasizes standardized CS definition and staging, prioritizing the SCAI classification. Key components include early recognition, haemodynamic assessment, lactate monitoring, and the central role of echocardiography. Recommendations support rapid culprit-vessel revascularization, early consideration of mechanical circulatory support, and structured Heart Team activation. The document also highlights the need for …

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Evaluating The Diagnostic Accuracy Of Ultrasound And Clinical Predictors In Pediatric Acute Tip Appendicitis: A Retrospective Study From A Tertiary Center In Saudi Arabia, Abdullah M. Abu Qarnayn, Saud A. Aljadaan, Suliaman M. Alaqeel, Faisal S. Alshehri, Abdullrzak N. Algosear, Waleed A. Alharthi, Munirah A. Alsukait, Kholoud S Alshaya Mar 2026

Evaluating The Diagnostic Accuracy Of Ultrasound And Clinical Predictors In Pediatric Acute Tip Appendicitis: A Retrospective Study From A Tertiary Center In Saudi Arabia, Abdullah M. Abu Qarnayn, Saud A. Aljadaan, Suliaman M. Alaqeel, Faisal S. Alshehri, Abdullrzak N. Algosear, Waleed A. Alharthi, Munirah A. Alsukait, Kholoud S Alshaya

Saudi Medical Journal

Objective: To examines the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound (US) and the clinical characteristics of pediatric ATA. Acute tip appendicitis (ATA), a rare form of appendiceal inflammation confined to the distal tip, presents with atypical symptoms and is difficult to diagnose. The Confirmation often relies on imaging and surgical pathology. Methods: A Retrospective cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2020 to 2024. Among 4,224 pediatric patients with acute appendicitis under 14 years, and our sample size of 59 patients were diagnosed with ATA by US. Firth logistic regression was used to reduce bias in the …

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Growing Evidence For Distinct Clinical Features And Early Diagnostic Age Of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma In Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study In A Tertiary Care Center, Abdulhadi Jfri, Renad Fayez Alharthy, Mariya Yahya Ashqan, Hassan Omar Bogari, Al-Anoud Yousef Alkhashan Mar 2026

Growing Evidence For Distinct Clinical Features And Early Diagnostic Age Of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma In Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study In A Tertiary Care Center, Abdulhadi Jfri, Renad Fayez Alharthy, Mariya Yahya Ashqan, Hassan Omar Bogari, Al-Anoud Yousef Alkhashan

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To examine trends in Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL) disease presentation in the Western Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs) have heterogeneous clinical presentation, and disease characteristics can vary between regions and ethnic groups. Methods: We conducted a local observational study at the Princess Noorah Oncology Center and King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, with CTCL patients referred to and treated in the Saudi Arabian National Guard facilities from January 2017 to December 2023. Medical records of included patients were retrospectively reviewed. Main outcome measures were demographics and clinical characteristics. Results: The cohort comprised 69 …

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Incidence And Risk Factors For Post-Thyroidectomy Hypocalcemia: A National Study From Saudi Arabia, Saad M. Alqahtani, Bader E. Alsharari, Abdulaziz H. Al-Shahrani, Shehata F. Shehata, Moneer E. Almadani, Yousef S. Alalawi Mar 2026

Incidence And Risk Factors For Post-Thyroidectomy Hypocalcemia: A National Study From Saudi Arabia, Saad M. Alqahtani, Bader E. Alsharari, Abdulaziz H. Al-Shahrani, Shehata F. Shehata, Moneer E. Almadani, Yousef S. Alalawi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: Post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia is the leading cause of post-thyroidectomy hospitalization, adversely affecting patient quality of life. The current study sought to determine the incidence of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia, identify risk factors and their clinical significance, and provide an overview of the incidence in different Saudi Arabian cities. Methods: This retrospective analysis included all patients who underwent thyroidectomies at King Salman Armed Forces Hospital Northwestern Region, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia between 2015 and 2021 and had available pre- and post-operative calcium levels and clinical, surgical, and pathological data. Various risk factors were evaluated using binary logistic regression to determine their impact on the …

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An Examination Of The Effect On Health Protective Behaviour Of Diabetes And Obesity Awareness And Personal Characteristics In Adults: Structural Equation Modeling, Ayşe Soylu, Pinar Şahin Mar 2026

An Examination Of The Effect On Health Protective Behaviour Of Diabetes And Obesity Awareness And Personal Characteristics In Adults: Structural Equation Modeling, Ayşe Soylu, Pinar Şahin

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: The World Health Organization has reported that obesity-related diabetes cases are increasing rapidly. The aim of this study was to examine the effect on health protective behaviour of diabetes and obesity awareness and personal characteristics in adults. Method: This descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted with 1241 participants. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Diabetes and Obesity Awareness Scale and Health Protective Behaviour Scale. Data analysis was performed with IBM SPSS vn.23 and IBM AMOS vn.24 software. STROBE was used in reporting. Results: Of the total participants, 45.4% had no diabete and obesity awareness and in …

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Brief Geriatric Assessment (Bga): An Evidence-Based Tool For Improving Care Of Older Adults, Assim M. Alabdulkader Mar 2026

Brief Geriatric Assessment (Bga): An Evidence-Based Tool For Improving Care Of Older Adults, Assim M. Alabdulkader

Saudi Medical Journal

The Brief Geriatric Assessment is an approach for rapidly identifying high-risk older adults and guiding timely interventions in busy clinical settings. Unlike the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, albeit the gold standard, which is resource-intensive, the Brief Geriatric Assessment offers a scalable alternative by using validated, time-efficient tools to screen for common geriatric syndromes. This narrative state-of-the-art review synthesizes the evidence and best practices regarding the concept, structure, and clinical application of the Brief Geriatric Assessment. It compares the Brief Geriatric Assessment and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment from theoretical and practical perspectives and outlines how the former can be integrated into healthcare settings, …

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Sleep Disorder Phenotypes And The Risk Of Incident Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis With Mendelian Randomization Validation, Fang Yan, Lihua Fan, Yunhu Chen Mar 2026

Sleep Disorder Phenotypes And The Risk Of Incident Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis With Mendelian Randomization Validation, Fang Yan, Lihua Fan, Yunhu Chen

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To quantify how specific sleep-disorder phenotypes are related to incident heart failure (HF) using a meta-analysis of cohort data and to probe causal relevance via 2-sample Mendelian randomization (MR). Methods: Fourteen cohorts comprised of participants without HF at baseline were pooled (49,501 exposed; 337,317 controls). A random effects meta-analysis produced pooled hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). A bidirectional two-sample MR was used to evaluate the causal effects of sleep phenotypes on HF. Results: Overall, sleep disorders were linked to a higher incidence of HF (pooled HR 1.46; 95% CI 1.30–1.63; pp < 0.001), whereas insomnia was not independently associated with HF (pooled HR 1.11; 95% CI 0.75–1.62; p = 0.609). The …

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