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Leiomyoma Of The Round Ligament Of The Uterus : Case Report And Review Of Literature, Syed M. Ali, Kamran A. Malik, Hani Shafiq, Muhammad Jul 2012

Leiomyoma Of The Round Ligament Of The Uterus : Case Report And Review Of Literature, Syed M. Ali, Kamran A. Malik, Hani Shafiq, Muhammad

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Smooth muscle tumours of the round ligament of the uterus are rare and can mimic an inguinal hernia. Preoperative diagnosis can be established by a computed tomography scan of the abdomen or an exploration of the inguinal canal. Surgical excision is the curative treatment.

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Immunotherapy For B-Cell Neoplasms Using T Cells Expressing Chimeric Antigen Receptors : From Antigen Choice To Clinical Implementation, Mohamed-Rachid Boulassel, Ahmed Galal Jul 2012

Immunotherapy For B-Cell Neoplasms Using T Cells Expressing Chimeric Antigen Receptors : From Antigen Choice To Clinical Implementation, Mohamed-Rachid Boulassel, Ahmed Galal

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Immunotherapy with T cells expressing chimeric antigen receptors (CAR) is being evaluated as a potential treatment for B-cell neoplasms. In recent clinical trials it has shown promising results. As the number of potential candidate antigens expands, the choice of suitable target antigens becomes more challenging to design studies and to assess optimal efficacy of CAR. Careful evaluation of candidate target antigens is required to ensure that T cells expressing CAR will preferentially kill malignant cells with a minimal toxicity against normal tissues. B cells express specific surface antigens that can theoretically act as targets for CAR design. Although many of …

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Re: Biomedical Publications Profile And Trends In Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Dimitri P. Mikhailidis Jul 2012

Re: Biomedical Publications Profile And Trends In Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Dimitri P. Mikhailidis

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

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Diabetes Mellitus-Related Knowledge Among University Students In Ajman, United Arab Emirates, Nelofer Khan, Kadayam G. Gomathi, Syed Ilyas Shehnaz, Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil Jul 2012

Diabetes Mellitus-Related Knowledge Among University Students In Ajman, United Arab Emirates, Nelofer Khan, Kadayam G. Gomathi, Syed Ilyas Shehnaz, Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

The aim of this study was to assess diabetes mellitus (DM)-related knowledge and practices among university students enrolled in non-health care related professional courses in the United Arab Emirates. Methods: A pre-tested questionnaire assessing the knowledge of DM was administered to the above-mentioned students. Data collected were transferred to PASW Statistics (Chicago, IL, USA, Version 18) and analysed. Results: Data on 168 university students (47 males and 121 females) were included in the analysis. Of the participants, 25% were overweight or obese and only 27% exercised regularly. Regarding their knowledge of DM, 70% knew that it is characterised by high …

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Traumatic Acute Brain Herniation Through The Ear In A Child : Concealed Compound Fracture, Rajeev Kariyattil, Unnikrishnan Muthukuttiparambil Jul 2012

Traumatic Acute Brain Herniation Through The Ear In A Child : Concealed Compound Fracture, Rajeev Kariyattil, Unnikrishnan Muthukuttiparambil

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

A seven-year-old girl presented to Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman, with a history of having been hit by a motor vehicle. After this, she had right-sided cerebrospinal fluid otorrhoea, and a week later, brain matter extruded through the right ear. A computed tomography scan of the brain demonstrated a tegmen fracture communicating with the external auditory canal. There was no hearing or facial nerve impairment and an otoscopic examination showed an intact tympanic membrane. She underwent a transcranial repair of the middle cranial fossa base, which revealed a wide dural and bony defect of the tegmen with herniation of the …

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Comparison Between Heads Of Nursing And Nursing Administration Students In The Sultanate Of Oman Regarding Education For Nurse Administrators, Gillian White Jul 2012

Comparison Between Heads Of Nursing And Nursing Administration Students In The Sultanate Of Oman Regarding Education For Nurse Administrators, Gillian White

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: To explore the future of nursing administration in preparation for a major review of the current curriculum in the one-year diploma in nursing administration at the Oman Specialized Nursing Institute (OSNI). Methods: A two-part study explored 1) requisite roles, skills and competencies of the nurse administrator, 2) a leadership profile with two convenience samples: heads of nursing and nursing administration students. Each part was analysed separately; the two groups were then compared with the latter revealing similarities and differences. Results: Heads of nursing were more likely to describe roles and be task-oriented, emphasising problem solving, whereas students focused on …

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Successful Resuscitation Of An Extremely Low Birth Weight Premature Infant In Delma Island Community Hospital, United Arab Emirates, Zahra’A M. Saeed, Imad I. Shubbar Jul 2012

Successful Resuscitation Of An Extremely Low Birth Weight Premature Infant In Delma Island Community Hospital, United Arab Emirates, Zahra’A M. Saeed, Imad I. Shubbar

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Because of their physical size and physiological immaturity, resuscitation of extremely very low birth weight premature infants is a big dilemma for neonatologists in any hospital. The resuscitation may present an additional challenge to the caregiver if it is undertaken in a remote community hospital with limited technical facilities and health personnel. We present the case of successful resuscitation of a 23-week- old premature infant, with a birth weight of 650 g, at Delma Island Community Hospital, United Arab Emirates. Despite the comparatively limited facilities for such a resuscitation, the rapid ethical decisions made when considering the resuscitation of such …

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Growth In The Number Of Female Medical Doctors In Oman : What Are The Reasons?, Srilekha Goveas Jul 2012

Growth In The Number Of Female Medical Doctors In Oman : What Are The Reasons?, Srilekha Goveas

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

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Recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Of The Shoulder With Rare Distant Abdominal Metastasis Detected By Fluorodeoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (Fdg-Pet/Ct), Ammad Al-Tamimi, Sumbul Zaheer, Chow Kh Osmany, Saabry, Kesavan Sittampalam Jul 2012

Recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Of The Shoulder With Rare Distant Abdominal Metastasis Detected By Fluorodeoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (Fdg-Pet/Ct), Ammad Al-Tamimi, Sumbul Zaheer, Chow Kh Osmany, Saabry, Kesavan Sittampalam

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

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Upd Active Shooter Response, Admin Jul 2012

Upd Active Shooter Response, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.

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Transition Of Deformation Behavior In An Ultrafine Grained Magnesium Alloy, S. K. Panigrahi, K. Kumar, N. Kumar, W. Yuan, R. S. Mishra, R. Delorme, B. Davis, R. A. Howell, K. Cho Jul 2012

Transition Of Deformation Behavior In An Ultrafine Grained Magnesium Alloy, S. K. Panigrahi, K. Kumar, N. Kumar, W. Yuan, R. S. Mishra, R. Delorme, B. Davis, R. A. Howell, K. Cho

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The deformation behavior of friction stirs processed magnesium alloy with average grain size ranging from 25 μm to 240 nm was studied. an evaluation of critical grain size for transition of deformation mode from twinning to slip was carried out by employing tensile and compressive tests. the role of critical grain size in transition of deformation behavior from strain hardening to softening was established. Inhomogeneous yielding was observed during tensile test of ultrafine-grained magnesium alloy below the critical grain size. © 2012 Elsevier B.V.

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Understanding Dyslexia In Children Through Human Development Theories, Thuraya A. Al-Shidhani, Vinita Arora Jul 2012

Understanding Dyslexia In Children Through Human Development Theories, Thuraya A. Al-Shidhani, Vinita Arora

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin, with an estimated overall worldwide prevalence of 5–10% of the population. It is characterised by difficulties in reading, accuracy, fluency, spelling and decoding abilities. The majority of publications reviewed indicated that screening is performed at the preschool level. Screening can also be conducted at birth or the first year of life. Understanding human development theory, for example, Piaget’s human development theory, may help determine at which stage of childhood development dyslexia is more detectable, and therefore guide the management of this disability. The objective of this review is to …

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Spectrum Of Paediatric Lysosomal Storage Disorders In Oman, Almundher A. Al-Maawali, Surendra N. Joshi, Roshan L. Al-Maawali, Ali A., Hilal S. Al-Sedari, Bader M. Al-Amri, Amna M. Al-Futaisi Jul 2012

Spectrum Of Paediatric Lysosomal Storage Disorders In Oman, Almundher A. Al-Maawali, Surendra N. Joshi, Roshan L. Al-Maawali, Ali A., Hilal S. Al-Sedari, Bader M. Al-Amri, Amna M. Al-Futaisi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: The aim of this study was to look at the spectrum of paediatric lysosomal disorders in Oman. Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a heterogeneous group of inherited metabolic diseases. Few studies on the birth prevalence and prevalence of LSDs have been reported from the Arabian Peninsula. Methods: We studied 86 children with LSDs diagnosed over a period of nine years, from June 1998 to May 2007. Detailed clinical data, including age of onset, sex, age and mode of first presentation, and presence of consanguinity were collected. Results: Our data showed the combined birth prevalence for all LSDs in Oman …

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Nitric Oxide And Antioxidant Enzymes In Venous And Cord Blood Of Late Preterm And Term Omani Mothers, Clifford Abiaka, Lovina Machado Jul 2012

Nitric Oxide And Antioxidant Enzymes In Venous And Cord Blood Of Late Preterm And Term Omani Mothers, Clifford Abiaka, Lovina Machado

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study assessed the role of oxidative stress in parturition in Omani mothers following growing reports that late preterm neonates were at greater risk than term neonates of perinatal death. Methods: Venous blood samples were collected during labour, and cord (neonatal) blood samples were taken after childbirth in late preterm and term from women at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman. Plasma nitric oxide (NO) concentrations, erythrocyte catalase (CAT). Erythrocyte glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities were measured using spectrophotometric Methods. Results: When compared with term mothers, late preterm mothers had markedly higher NO concentrations (μmol/L) 17.1 ± 3.3 versus 11.0 ± …

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Radiographic Disclosure Of Fournier’S Gangrene, Yu-Hang Yeh, Yu-Jang Kung, Lu-Chih, Yu-Chia Lin Jul 2012

Radiographic Disclosure Of Fournier’S Gangrene, Yu-Hang Yeh, Yu-Jang Kung, Lu-Chih, Yu-Chia Lin

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

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International Conference On Consanguinity Towards The Discovery Of Genes Predisposing To And Protecting From Disease Sultan Qaboos University, 17-19 March 2011, Sultan Qaboos University Jul 2012

International Conference On Consanguinity Towards The Discovery Of Genes Predisposing To And Protecting From Disease Sultan Qaboos University, 17-19 March 2011, Sultan Qaboos University

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

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Dyslexia : Its Impact On The Individual, Parents And Society, Lamk Al-Lamki Jul 2012

Dyslexia : Its Impact On The Individual, Parents And Society, Lamk Al-Lamki

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

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Advanced General Medical Conference The Royal College Of Physicians (London), The Ministry Of Health, Oman, And Sultan Qaboos University 22-23 February 2012, Sultan Qaboos University Jul 2012

Advanced General Medical Conference The Royal College Of Physicians (London), The Ministry Of Health, Oman, And Sultan Qaboos University 22-23 February 2012, Sultan Qaboos University

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

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Effectiveness Of Hemcon Dental Dressing Versus Conventional Method Of Haemostasis In 40 Patients On Oral Antiplatelet Drugs, Tejraj P. Kale, Amit K. Singh, Sm Kapoor, Abhishek Jul 2012

Effectiveness Of Hemcon Dental Dressing Versus Conventional Method Of Haemostasis In 40 Patients On Oral Antiplatelet Drugs, Tejraj P. Kale, Amit K. Singh, Sm Kapoor, Abhishek

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the HemCon Dental Dressing (HDD) in controlling post extraction bleeding and to ascertain its role in healing of extraction wounds, as compared to control. Methods: The 40 participants in the study were all receiving oral antiplatelet therapy (OAT). A total of 80 extractions were conducted without altering the patients’ drug therapy. The extraction sites were divided into 2 groups: one group received a HDD, and the control group where the conventional method of pressure pack with sterile gauze under biting pressure (followed by suturing if required) was used …

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Perceptions And Attitudes Of First-Year Medical Students On A Modified Team-Based Learning (Tbl) Strategy In Anatomy, Ibrahim M. Inuwa Jul 2012

Perceptions And Attitudes Of First-Year Medical Students On A Modified Team-Based Learning (Tbl) Strategy In Anatomy, Ibrahim M. Inuwa

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Although team-based learning (TBL) is widely used in medical education, its evaluation from the perspectives of the students exposed to it has been limited. This paper reports on a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of perceptions of first year medical students towards TBL. Methods: Lectures in an anatomy course were transformed into a series of TBL sessions for two cohorts of first-year medical students. Each session consisted of pre-class reading, in-class readiness assurance tests, and problem-solving of clinical cases by student teams. At the end of each course, students were surveyed using qualitative and quantitative instruments to assess their perceptions …

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Student Response To Team-Based Learning And Mixed Gender Teams In An Undergraduate Medical Informatics Course, Ken Masters Jul 2012

Student Response To Team-Based Learning And Mixed Gender Teams In An Undergraduate Medical Informatics Course, Ken Masters

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Team-based learning (TBL) is increasingly being used in medical and medically-related courses. The aim of this study was to evaluate student responses to a TBL-based course in medical informatics at the Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. Methods: A total of 11 TBL sessions were run during a 14-week semester of the Medical Informatics II course at SQU. An online student evaluation was performed in week 13 of the course. Results: Of the 108 students on the course, 96 (88.9%) of the students responded to the survey. For the most part, the students regarded TBL favourably, and derived great benefit from …

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Nodular Melanoma Mimicking Keratoacanthoma : Lessons To Learn, Leelavathi Muthupalaniappen, Srijit Das, Norazirah Md Ali, Siti Am Jul 2012

Nodular Melanoma Mimicking Keratoacanthoma : Lessons To Learn, Leelavathi Muthupalaniappen, Srijit Das, Norazirah Md Ali, Siti Am

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

A 67-year-old man of Chinese descent presented with a painless nodular lesion that had been present on his right forearm for the previous 3 months. A single, well-defined, dome-shaped, firm nodule with a central keratin plug surrounded by erythema was noted. Keratoacanthoma with secondary bacterial infection was suspected and the patient underwent an excision biopsy. Biopsy of the nodule and immunohistochemical staining supported a diagnosis of nodular malignant melanoma. It should be noted both that nodular malignant melanoma may present with a wide variety of clinical appearances, and that the lack of melanin pigment in nodular malignant melanoma may hinder …

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Re: Child Rights : What Can We Do In Oman?, Moeness M. Alshishtawy Jul 2012

Re: Child Rights : What Can We Do In Oman?, Moeness M. Alshishtawy

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

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Spectroelectrochemical Elucidation Of The Kinetics Of Two Closely Spaced Electron Transfers, Robert L. Keesey, Michael D. Ryan Jul 2012

Spectroelectrochemical Elucidation Of The Kinetics Of Two Closely Spaced Electron Transfers, Robert L. Keesey, Michael D. Ryan

Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications

The use of spectroelectrochemistry to facilitate the analysis of an EE mechanism was reported in this work. Using a set of spectra as a function of potential, the spectra of all three oxidation states were determined using evolving window factor analysis. From these spectra, the concentration of each species in solution was determined for each potential. Using these data, the current was calculated. Unlike the direct measurement of current, the current due to each redox process was determined, allowing one to analyze each redox process separate from the other. With the use of the Butler–Volmer equation, the redox potential and …

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Rehearsal Guide: An Analysis Of The Music, History, Teaching Considerations And Professional Recordings Of Choral Literature For Male Chorus, Robert J. Graham Ii Jul 2012

Rehearsal Guide: An Analysis Of The Music, History, Teaching Considerations And Professional Recordings Of Choral Literature For Male Chorus, Robert J. Graham Ii

Research Papers

As a choral conductor, there are several factors to take into consideration when programming literature for the choral ensemble. These factors will influence the methods one will use in teaching this literature, informing the conductor of all the necessary information he or she needs to bring the score to life. One must consider the historical era in which the piece was composed, the background on the composer and poet, as well as have an understanding of the general characteristics of its style. One must observe the range and tessitura of the piece and determine if the ensemble is technical capable …

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Analytic Programming With Fmri Data: A Quick-Start Guide For Statisticians Using R, Ani Eloyan, Shanshan Li, John Muschelli, Jim Pekar, Stewart Mostofsky, Brian S. Caffo Jul 2012

Analytic Programming With Fmri Data: A Quick-Start Guide For Statisticians Using R, Ani Eloyan, Shanshan Li, John Muschelli, Jim Pekar, Stewart Mostofsky, Brian S. Caffo

Johns Hopkins University, Dept. of Biostatistics Working Papers

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a thriving field that plays an important role in medical imaging analysis, biological and neuroscience research and practice. This manuscript gives a didactic introduction to the statistical analysis of fMRI data using the R project along with the relevant R code. The goal is to give tatisticians who would like to pursue research in this area a quick start for programming with fMRI data along with the available data visualization tools.

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What (If Anything) Do We Owe Wild Animals?, Clare A. Palmer Jul 2012

What (If Anything) Do We Owe Wild Animals?, Clare A. Palmer

Between the Species

It’s widely agreed that animal pain matters morally – that we shouldn’t, for instance, starve our animal companions, and that we should provide medical care to sick or injured agricultural animals, and not only because it benefits us to do so. But do we have the same moral responsibilities towards wild animals? Should we feed them if they are starving, and intervene to prevent them from undergoing other forms of suffering, for instance from predation? Using an example that includes both wild and domesticated animals, I outline two contrasting ways of thinking about our moral responsibilities with respect to assisting …

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July 14, 2012 (Pages 4439-4558), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau Jul 2012

July 14, 2012 (Pages 4439-4558), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 42 (2012)

No abstract provided.

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Murray Ledger And Times, July 14, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times Jul 2012

Murray Ledger And Times, July 14, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

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07/14/2012 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries Jul 2012

07/14/2012 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 07/14/2012. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

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