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Evaluation Of Different Polymerization Methods Of Ocular Prosthesis Acrylic Resins On Subcutaneous Tissue Inflammatory Response In Rats, Emily V.F. Da Silva, Marcelo C. Goiato, Sandro B. Bitencourt, Victor Gb Brito, Aline S. Takamyia, Paulo A. Penitente, Sandra Hp De Oliveira, Daniela M. Dos Santos May 2022

Evaluation Of Different Polymerization Methods Of Ocular Prosthesis Acrylic Resins On Subcutaneous Tissue Inflammatory Response In Rats, Emily V.F. Da Silva, Marcelo C. Goiato, Sandro B. Bitencourt, Victor Gb Brito, Aline S. Takamyia, Paulo A. Penitente, Sandra Hp De Oliveira, Daniela M. Dos Santos

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different polymerization methods of acrylic resin for ocular prostheses on the subcutaneous tissue inflammatory response of rats. Methods: Samples were prepared by: water bath (WB), microwave energy (MW), or autopolymerization (AP) (n=20/group). The inflammatory response (cell count and immunohistochemical analysis of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-17, and MIP-3α) was analyzed by the implantation of a sample from each group in the subcutaneous tissue of 20 Wistar rats, and evaluated after 7, 15, 30, and 60 days. Quantitative and qualitative data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.05) and to visual comparison, respectively. Results: There was a moderate inflammatory infiltrate for MW and AP groups and a light infiltrate for the WB group after 7 days. The inflammatory infiltrate and the immunolabeling of tested targets decreased gradually during the 60 days. The AP group had the highest immunolabeling of TNF-α (7 days), IL-1β and IL-17 (15, 30 days), and IL-6 (30, 60 days). The WB and MW groups showed a greater immunolabeling at 15 and 30 days, while the MW group also had high results at 60 days. Conclusion: Polymerization by microwave energy and by chemical activation resulted in a higher inflammatory response.

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Information Literacy Skills Of Lis Students In Pakistan: A Study Of University Of Sargodha And University Of The Punajab, Lahore, Bilal Anjum, Muhammad Asif Ali, Shahzeb Mugheri Ph.D Scholar May 2022

Information Literacy Skills Of Lis Students In Pakistan: A Study Of University Of Sargodha And University Of The Punajab, Lahore, Bilal Anjum, Muhammad Asif Ali, Shahzeb Mugheri Ph.D Scholar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aimed to investigate the perceived level of IL skills, strength, weakness, challenges, and levels of IL programs attended by ILS students of two leading library schools of Pakistan. This research used descriptive survey method and distributed questionnaire among 330 participants which returned 232 complete usable responses. This study found that participants of both LIS schools perceived good level of IL skills while the majority of them prefer internet sources as they possess adequate internet surfing skills. In addition to challenges the large number of participants lacks knowledge and skills to use computer and personal computer (M = 2.71, …

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Mediastinal Hydatidosis With An Unusual Presentation, Klein Dantis, Nilesh Gupta May 2022

Mediastinal Hydatidosis With An Unusual Presentation, Klein Dantis, Nilesh Gupta

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Hydatidosis is a common zoonotic disease with a high prevalence in developing countries. While a solitary cyst with unilateral lung involvement is common, bilateral involvement and multiple cysts are rare, only seen in 20% and 30% of the cases, respectively. Likewise, extensive involvement of extrapulmonary tissues and mediastinum is rare. We report an unusual case of mediastinal hydatidosis mimicking an intrathoracic malignancy in a 24-year-old female patient. She presented in the year 2020 with a history of left-sided chest pain and heaviness in the left hemithorax for a period of two months. Diffuse, multiple fluid-filled cystic lesions with internal echoes …

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Incidence And Determinants Of Complications Of Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy In A Large Cohort Of Native Kidney And Kidney Transplant Recipients, Moataz Fatthy, Ahmed Saleh, Reham A. Ahmed, Sameh Abouzeid, Seham Bakry, Tarek Abdelaziz May 2022

Incidence And Determinants Of Complications Of Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy In A Large Cohort Of Native Kidney And Kidney Transplant Recipients, Moataz Fatthy, Ahmed Saleh, Reham A. Ahmed, Sameh Abouzeid, Seham Bakry, Tarek Abdelaziz

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the incidence and factors associated with complications for kidney biopsy. Percutaneous kidney biopsy is a useful diagnostic procedure. Haemorrhagic complications may occur following the procedure. Methods: The present study retrospectively analysed the records of patients who had percutaneous renal biopsy between March 2013 and March 2018. The cohort included both native kidney and native transplant biopsies. We have included only the first biopsy for each patient; repeat biopsies were excluded from the analysis. Results: A total of 1,198 patients (332 transplant recipients and 886 native kidney patients) were included in this study. Major complications …

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Predictors Of Nicotine Dependence Among Adult Male Midwakh And Cigarette Smokers, Shatha Al Sharbatti, Rizwana B. Shaikh, Jayadevan Sreedharan, Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil, Michael Weizman May 2022

Predictors Of Nicotine Dependence Among Adult Male Midwakh And Cigarette Smokers, Shatha Al Sharbatti, Rizwana B. Shaikh, Jayadevan Sreedharan, Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil, Michael Weizman

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Midwakh is a popular form of smoking in the Middle East. This study aimed to assess predictors of nicotine dependence among exclusive cigarette and midwakh smokers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2015 in Ajman, UAE. A convenience sampling strategy was used to recruit adult male smokers aged ≥18 years who exclusively smoked either cigarettes or midwakh. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants, with nicotine dependence assessed using the Modified Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence. In addition, testing was performed to determine levels …

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Risk Factors Of Extubation Failure In Intubated Preterm Infants At A Tertiary Care Hospital In Oman, Hilal Al Mandhari, Buthina Al Riyami, Ashfaq Khan, Mika Nonoyama, Syed G. A. Rizvi May 2022

Risk Factors Of Extubation Failure In Intubated Preterm Infants At A Tertiary Care Hospital In Oman, Hilal Al Mandhari, Buthina Al Riyami, Ashfaq Khan, Mika Nonoyama, Syed G. A. Rizvi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to determine extubation failure (EF) rate among intubated preterm infants (<37 weeks gestational age [GA]) admitted to a tertiary care neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Oman and identify the risk factors associated with EF. Methods: This retrospective study included all intubated preterm infants (<37 weeks GA) admitted to the NICU at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) from January 2013 to December 2017. EF was defined as reintubation within seven days of planned extubation. Demographics, ventilation parameters, blood gas values and other possible risk factors of EF were collected. Statistical analysis included comparisons between EF and extubation success (ES) groups and a binary logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 190 preterm infants were intubated during the study period with 140 eligible for analysis. A total of 106 infants (75.7%) were successfully extubated while 34 (24.3%) failed extubation. GA <28 weeks (P = 0.029), lower 1-minute Apgar score (P = 0.023) and patent ductus arteriosus diagnosis (P = 0.018) were significantly associated with EF. After the multivariate analysis, only GA <28 weeks predicted EF with an adjusted odds ratio of 2.621 (95% confidence interval: 1.118 – 6.146). Conclusion: EF rate in preterm infants admitted at the NICU of SQUH was within international rates. GA <28 weeks was the only predictor of the identified extubation failure. Neonatal practitioners need to seriously consider extreme prematurity in the extubation process and consider implementing strategies to decrease extubation failure in this group of fragile infants.

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Socio-Demographic And Clinical Profiles Of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Patients In A University Hospital In Oman, Hassan Mirza, Salim Al-Huseini, Shamsa Al-Jamoodi, Naser Al-Balushi, Amira Al-Hosni, Moon-Fai Chan, Fahad Zadjali May 2022

Socio-Demographic And Clinical Profiles Of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Patients In A University Hospital In Oman, Hassan Mirza, Salim Al-Huseini, Shamsa Al-Jamoodi, Naser Al-Balushi, Amira Al-Hosni, Moon-Fai Chan, Fahad Zadjali

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically considered a condition affecting children, there is evidence that children diagnosed with ADHD continue to suffer from this condition after the age of 18. This study aimed to describe the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of adult ADHD patients in Oman and evaluate their association with the disorder’s different subtypes. Methods: This retrospective study included adult patients with ADHD from the outpatient clinic at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman. Data from medical records from January 2018 to April 2020 were collected. Socio-demographic characteristics, clinical profiles and psychiatric comorbidities were examined. Results: …

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Body Image Perceptions And Body Image Dissatisfaction Among Medical Students In Oman, Chhaya A. Divecha, Miriam A. Simon, Alhasan A. Asaad, Hassan Tayyab May 2022

Body Image Perceptions And Body Image Dissatisfaction Among Medical Students In Oman, Chhaya A. Divecha, Miriam A. Simon, Alhasan A. Asaad, Hassan Tayyab

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to examine body image perceptions and body image dissatisfaction and their relationship with body mass index (BMI) among medical students in Oman. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among students of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, Oman, between September and December 2019. The data (including self-reported weight and height) were collected through a questionnaire-based survey. Body image perception and satisfaction were assessed using the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale. Results: A total of 351 medical students (response rate: 70.2%) participated in the study with a mean age of …

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Eating Behaviour-Consumption Frequency Of Certain Foods In Early Childhood As A Predictor Of Behaviour Problems, Ammara Ajmal, Kumi Watanabe, Emiko Tanaka, Yuko Sawada, Taeko Watanabe, Etsuko Tomisaki, Sumio Ito, Rika Okumura, Yuriko Kawasaki, Tokie Anme May 2022

Eating Behaviour-Consumption Frequency Of Certain Foods In Early Childhood As A Predictor Of Behaviour Problems, Ammara Ajmal, Kumi Watanabe, Emiko Tanaka, Yuko Sawada, Taeko Watanabe, Etsuko Tomisaki, Sumio Ito, Rika Okumura, Yuriko Kawasaki, Tokie Anme

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate food consumption frequency in 1–6-year-olds as an eating behaviour-related predictor of behavioural problems over a span of six years. Eating behaviour in early childhood serves as a foundation for future health outcomes. Diet patterns can have long-term beneficial or adverse effects on social behaviour development. Methods: This longitudinal study was performed based on information obtained between July 2011 and August 2017 provided from a project named ‘Community Empowerment and Care for Wellbeing and Health Longevity’ initiated in 1991; the current study involved 124 mother-child dyads from the project. Children aged 1–6 years were studied …

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Delays In Presentation By Patients With St Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Suhaib Almashari, Yasir Al-Malki, Adil Al-Riyami, Sunil K. Nadar May 2022

Delays In Presentation By Patients With St Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Suhaib Almashari, Yasir Al-Malki, Adil Al-Riyami, Sunil K. Nadar

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess the causes of delay for presentation with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Methods: Patients who presented with STEMI to the Emergency Department at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman between January 2017 and December 2019 and were admitted for primary angioplasty were included in this study. Results: A total of 101 patients were included with a mean age of 54.8 + 10.8 years and the majority were male patients (n = 80; 79.2%). The median (interquartile range) pain-to-door time was 60 min (30–120 min). There were 66 (65.4%) patients who arrived within 90 minutes. All except …

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The Psychological Well-Being Of University Students Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic, Ahmed H. Ebrahim, Ali Dhahi, Mohamed A. Husain, Haitham Jahrami May 2022

The Psychological Well-Being Of University Students Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic, Ahmed H. Ebrahim, Ali Dhahi, Mohamed A. Husain, Haitham Jahrami

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

This review aimed to summarise the current evidence relating to university students’ psychological well-being amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. A scoping review, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines, was first conducted to determine if the evidence can be systematically reviewed and meta-analysed. The search was performed via Google Scholar, MEDLINE/PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science. A total of 90 original articles were selected for the scoping review. Meta-analysis of a total of 46,284 cases revealed an overall pooled prevalence rate of 29.1% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 20.9–39.0; K = 9, …

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Early Disseminated Mycobacterium Abscessus Complex Infection In An Infant With Coexisting Cystic Fibrosis And Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis, Sanjeewani A. Weerakoon, Maya Al Salti, Jalila Mohsin, Hilal Al Hashami, Tawfiq Al Lawati, Hussain Mohsin May 2022

Early Disseminated Mycobacterium Abscessus Complex Infection In An Infant With Coexisting Cystic Fibrosis And Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis, Sanjeewani A. Weerakoon, Maya Al Salti, Jalila Mohsin, Hilal Al Hashami, Tawfiq Al Lawati, Hussain Mohsin

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABSC) is a rapidly growing mycobacterium and may rarely cause disseminated infections in immunocompromised patients. In patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), it peaks between the ages of 11 and 15 years. We present a five-month-old infant with coexisting CF and progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) who had pulmonary and cutaneous dissemination of MABSC infection. The management of this disseminated infection in an infant with two coexisting chronic diseases was challenging and resulted in the rapid deterioration of lung function and progression of PFIC to liver cirrhosis with a fatal outcome.

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Amebic Liver Abscess, Nenad Pandak, Sirous Golchinheydari, Asmaa S. Mahdi, Ali Al Majrafi, Stephen S. Deenadayalan, Faryal Khamis May 2022

Amebic Liver Abscess, Nenad Pandak, Sirous Golchinheydari, Asmaa S. Mahdi, Ali Al Majrafi, Stephen S. Deenadayalan, Faryal Khamis

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is endemic to many areas of the world. This study sought to investigate the epidemiology, presentation, laboratory tests and imaging characteristics of ALA in Oman and ultimately determine whether it is native to Oman or originated abroad. Methods: This case series study was conducted at the Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, from January 2013 to December 2017 with patients older than 13 years and having a discharge diagnosis of ALA. Patient data were extracted from the Royal Hospital patient database. Results: 22 patients were included in the study—18 Omani patients and four expatriates. Only two Omanis …

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The Change In Psychoactive Substance Consumption In Relation To Psychological Stress During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Uruguay, Paul Ruiz, Florencia Semblat, Ricardo M. Pautassi May 2022

The Change In Psychoactive Substance Consumption In Relation To Psychological Stress During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Uruguay, Paul Ruiz, Florencia Semblat, Ricardo M. Pautassi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: to analyze how the health crisis associated with the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affected psychoactive substance consumption in Uruguay. Method: An online survey was answered by 1916 Uruguayan citizens between March 26th and April 5th, 2020. They were surveyed on psychoactive substance use before and after the instauration of a recommended quarantine, and on increases in frequency and volume of use (during the quarantine) of the psychoactive substance they reported as having consumed the most in the year prior to the quarantine, and psychological distress experienced during the last month. Results: The main substances consumed during the quarantine were …

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Prevalence Of Coeliac Disease In Omani Adults With Iron Deficiency Anaemia Of Unknown Cause, Safa Ambusaidi, Al Manar Al Busaidi, Asma Al Salmani, Robin Davidson, Jalila Alshekaili, Mahmood Al Kindi, Rahma Al Kindi May 2022

Prevalence Of Coeliac Disease In Omani Adults With Iron Deficiency Anaemia Of Unknown Cause, Safa Ambusaidi, Al Manar Al Busaidi, Asma Al Salmani, Robin Davidson, Jalila Alshekaili, Mahmood Al Kindi, Rahma Al Kindi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the serological prevalence of coeliac disease in patients with iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) of unknown cause at a primary healthcare facility in Oman. Methods: This prospective case-finding study was conducted at the primary care clinics in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman from September 2018 to June 2020. Patients aged 18 to 55 years, with a haemoglobin (Hb) level <11.5 g/dL for males and <11.0 g/dL for females and a ferritin level <30 ng/mL for males and <13 ng/mL for females, were included in the study. Blood samples were obtained for initial serological screening using serum immunoglobulin (Ig)A level; those samples with normal levels of IgA, IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody (tTG) and IgA anti-deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP) were determined. Positive IgA-tTG test was confirmed using IgA-endomysial antibodies. Patients with low IgA levels were tested using IgG-tTG and IgG-DGP. Results: A total of 104 patients participated in this study. Eight patients (7.7%) were found to have a positive serological screening result for coeliac disease; of these patients, three (37.5%) had a positive IgA-tTG result. Two of those three (66.7%) had a positive IgA-endomysial antibody. The IgA-DGP result was positive in seven (6.7%) of the 104 patients. Out of those seven patients, two also had a positive IgA tTG. Conclusion: Coeliac disease is not a rare disorder. There is a need to increase awareness among healthcare professionals about coeliac disease and its non-classical manifestations such as IDA.

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The Relationship Between Menstrual Patterns And Menstrual Attitude Dimensions Among Women Of Reproductive Age, Mona Larki, Azadeh Salavati, Elham Azmoude May 2022

The Relationship Between Menstrual Patterns And Menstrual Attitude Dimensions Among Women Of Reproductive Age, Mona Larki, Azadeh Salavati, Elham Azmoude

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Women’s attitudes towards menstruation play a critical role in shaping their bodies and psychosocial integrity. Menstruation is affected by certain bio-psychosocial factors, necessitating an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon to cope better with the consequent difficulties. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between menstrual patterns and menstrual attitude dimensions in women of reproductive-age. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted between January and December 2019 on women referred to various urban health centres of Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran. The Menstrual Attitudes Questionnaire and Verbal Multidimensional Scoring systems were used to collect the required data. The features of the menstrual …

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Is There Any Sympathetic Skin Response Abnormality In Raynaud Phenomenon?, Mohammad R. Emad, Hamid R. Farpour, Faisal Ahmed, Masoumeh Tayebi, Mohammadali Nazarinia, Mohammad R. Askarpour, Hossein-Ali Nikbakht May 2022

Is There Any Sympathetic Skin Response Abnormality In Raynaud Phenomenon?, Mohammad R. Emad, Hamid R. Farpour, Faisal Ahmed, Masoumeh Tayebi, Mohammadali Nazarinia, Mohammad R. Askarpour, Hossein-Ali Nikbakht

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate sympathetic skin response (SSR) among patients with Raynaud phenomenon (RP). SSR is a technique for assessment of the damage of peripheral neuropathies and the disorders of the sympathetic system. Methods: Between January 2015 and December 2018, approximately 20 patients with RP and 20 healthy subjects (control group) were recruited from patients referred to the outpatient clinics of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. All participants were clinically examined and the SSR was evaluated using a standard protocol. SSR is abnormal when the latency is prolonged and/or the amplitude is reduced. Results: The RP …

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Spontaneous Haemoperitoneum In Pregnancy With Placenta Percreta In Bicornuate Uterus With Successful Pregnancy Outcome, Jayasree Santhosh, Latha V. Kharka, Atheel Kamona, Sumaiya Saif Al Amri May 2022

Spontaneous Haemoperitoneum In Pregnancy With Placenta Percreta In Bicornuate Uterus With Successful Pregnancy Outcome, Jayasree Santhosh, Latha V. Kharka, Atheel Kamona, Sumaiya Saif Al Amri

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Intraperitoneal haemorrhage during pregnancy or postpartum without any history of trauma (spontaneous haemoperitoneum in pregnancy [SHiP]) is a rare condition, causing significant morbidity and mortality for the mother and the neonate. We report a 27-year-old female patient with SHiP at 31 weeks of gestation who was referred to a tertiary care hospital in Muscat, Oman, in 2019, with right iliac fossa pain, pallor and tachycardia. Radiological investigations revealed intraperitoneal bleeding and a right adnexal haematoma. She was managed conservatively with blood transfusion and supportive care. At 36 weeks of gestation, lower segment caesarean section was done and a live baby …

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Characteristics Of Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Nenad Pandak, Asmaa S. Mahdi, Ali Al Majrafi, Mariya Molay, Stepen S. Deenadayalan, Faryal Khamis, Zakariya Al Balushi May 2022

Characteristics Of Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Nenad Pandak, Asmaa S. Mahdi, Ali Al Majrafi, Mariya Molay, Stepen S. Deenadayalan, Faryal Khamis, Zakariya Al Balushi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to analyse the epidemiological, aetiological and clinical characteristics of pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) occurring in Oman. The intention was to obtain the information needed for the adequate liver abscess (LA) empirical treatment. LA can develop as a complication of hepatobiliary disease or other intraabdominal infections, but more recently, it is associated with primary and secondary liver malignancies and their treatment. Methods: This retrospective study took place in the Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman. Consecutive patients treated for LA from January 2013 to December 2017 were enrolled. Their demographic and clinical data were used to study the characteristics …

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Treatment Of Cleft Foot Deformity Using Fish Mouth Incision And Suture-Button In Paediatric Foot, Amit Narang, Ayanjit Chattopadhyay, Amit Sharma, Sumit Gupta May 2022

Treatment Of Cleft Foot Deformity Using Fish Mouth Incision And Suture-Button In Paediatric Foot, Amit Narang, Ayanjit Chattopadhyay, Amit Sharma, Sumit Gupta

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Cleft foot is a congenital anomaly characterised by absence of the metatarsal bones and phalanges. It is commonly seen in children with ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome ranging from a median cleft up to the mid metatarsals to a deep cleft up to the tarsal bones. Surgical treatment in the form of cleft closure, excision of the rudimentary metatarsal bone and cross K-wire fixation of metatarsal bones have been tried for the management of such cases. We report a one-year-old child who presented to the paediatric orthopaedic clinic at a medical college in New Delhi, India, in 2018 with type III cleft …

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Maintaining Weight And Nutritional Status With Ninjin’Yoeito In Elderly Patients With Chronic Wasting Diseases, Yumi Nakagawa, Katsunori Kagohashi, Ayako Shioya, Kensuke Kinoshita, Hiroshi Tsuji, Hiroaki Satoh May 2022

Maintaining Weight And Nutritional Status With Ninjin’Yoeito In Elderly Patients With Chronic Wasting Diseases, Yumi Nakagawa, Katsunori Kagohashi, Ayako Shioya, Kensuke Kinoshita, Hiroshi Tsuji, Hiroaki Satoh

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This retrospective study aimed to obtain information on the nutritional maintenance effects of Ninjin’yoeito (NYT) in elderly patients with chronic wasting diseases. Methods: Changes in body weight and serum levels of total protein and albumin were investigated in patients who received NYT for chronic wasting diseases for more than six months in Mito Medical Centre, University of Tsukuba-Mito Kyodo General Hospital, Mito, Japan, from April 2009 to October 2019. Results: During the study period, 11 patients (median age: 75 years) received NYT for six months or more. The median administration period of NYT was 14 months. The body weight …

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Disappearance Of Pulmonary Cavity Caused By Fungal Infection, Kengo Nishino, Yuika Sasatani, Hiroaki Satoh May 2022

Disappearance Of Pulmonary Cavity Caused By Fungal Infection, Kengo Nishino, Yuika Sasatani, Hiroaki Satoh

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

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Graduate School Sends Off Class Of 2022, Unh Communications And Public Affairs May 2022

Graduate School Sends Off Class Of 2022, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

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Augmentative And Alternative Communication Intervention Targets For School-Aged Participants With Asd And Id: A Single-Case Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, J. B. Ganz, James E. Pustejovsky, Joe Reichle, Kimberly J. Vannest, Margaret Foster, Marcus C. Fuller, Lauren M. Pierson, Sanikan Wattanawongwan, Armando J. Bernal, Valeria Yllades May 2022

Augmentative And Alternative Communication Intervention Targets For School-Aged Participants With Asd And Id: A Single-Case Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, J. B. Ganz, James E. Pustejovsky, Joe Reichle, Kimberly J. Vannest, Margaret Foster, Marcus C. Fuller, Lauren M. Pierson, Sanikan Wattanawongwan, Armando J. Bernal, Valeria Yllades

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

This meta-analysis reviews the literature on communication modes, communicative functions, and AAC type examined during interventions with school-age participants with ASD and/or ID who experience CCN. Considering potential differences related to outcomes taught could help identify the most effective means of individualizing AAC interventions. We performed a comprehensive literature search. A multi-level meta-analysis was implemented across 114 included studies with 330 participants and 767 effect size using two case-level effect size metrics, Tau and log response ratio. There were few statistically significant differences found between moderator categories (e.g., communication mode, communicative function, and AAC type implemented). This is likely due, …

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The Ventromedial Hypothalamic Nucleus: Watchdog Of Whole-Body Glucose Homeostasis, Longlong Tu, Makoto Fukuda, Qingchun Tong, Yong Xu May 2022

The Ventromedial Hypothalamic Nucleus: Watchdog Of Whole-Body Glucose Homeostasis, Longlong Tu, Makoto Fukuda, Qingchun Tong, Yong Xu

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

The brain, particularly the ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus (VMH), has been long known for its involvement in glucose sensing and whole-body glucose homeostasis. However, it is still not fully understood how the brain detects and responds to the changes in the circulating glucose levels, as well as brain-body coordinated control of glucose homeostasis. In this review, we address the growing evidence implicating the brain in glucose homeostasis, especially in the contexts of hypoglycemia and diabetes. In addition to neurons, we emphasize the potential roles played by non-neuronal cells, as well as extracellular matrix in the hypothalamus in whole-body glucose homeostasis. Further, …

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Design And Prototyping Of A Low-Cost Light Weight Fixed-Endpoint Orientation Planar Cobot, Ian S. Howard May 2022

Design And Prototyping Of A Low-Cost Light Weight Fixed-Endpoint Orientation Planar Cobot, Ian S. Howard

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Here we present the design and construction of a low-cost planar robotic arm that makes use of light weight component and a passive link mechanism to maintain fixed endpoint orientation. The arm structure itself is low-cost and built from carbon fiber tubes which yields a high stiffness to weight ratio. To facilitate construction, commercially available pulley and bearing components are used in the design where possible and all custom mechanical parts are 3D printed. To reduce power consumption, the arm makes use of non-back-drivable worm-gear motor actuation, so static arm configurations can be maintained without requiring motor power. We first …

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Gain Scheduling For State Space Control Of A Dual-Mode Inverted Pendulum, Laura Alvarez-Hidalgo, Ian S. Howard May 2022

Gain Scheduling For State Space Control Of A Dual-Mode Inverted Pendulum, Laura Alvarez-Hidalgo, Ian S. Howard

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

The aim of the paper is to present an inverted pendulum system that operates in two different modes. Firstly, it operates in a static balancing mode, during which the controller tries to keep the pendulum balanced during which the controller tries to keep the pendulum balanced and maintain the current position of the pendulum carriage. Secondly, it also operates in a velocity control mode, so that the carriage can move at a selective velocity while simultaneously maintaining pendulum balance. In order to realize these two modes of control we implement a state feedback controller and schedule gain depending on the …

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Nurses’ Knowledge And Practice Of Neutropenic Care For Infection Prevention In Patients With Cancer, Ping Lei Chui, Noor Aziz Nasyrah, Abdullah Nur Hazirah May 2022

Nurses’ Knowledge And Practice Of Neutropenic Care For Infection Prevention In Patients With Cancer, Ping Lei Chui, Noor Aziz Nasyrah, Abdullah Nur Hazirah

Research Publications (2021 to 2025)

Patients undergoing chemotherapy are susceptible to neutropenia. Neutropenia is serious hematology toxicity that will make the patients at risk for life-threatening infection. The nurses’ knowledge and practice of neutropenic care are essential in providing effective, safe, quality care in the prevention of infection.

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Collaborative Unmanned Vehicles For Inspection, Maintenance, And Repairs Of Offshore Wind Turbines, Mohd Hisham Nordin, Sanjay Sharma, Asiya Khan, Mario Gianni, Sulakshan Rajendran, Robert Sutton May 2022

Collaborative Unmanned Vehicles For Inspection, Maintenance, And Repairs Of Offshore Wind Turbines, Mohd Hisham Nordin, Sanjay Sharma, Asiya Khan, Mario Gianni, Sulakshan Rajendran, Robert Sutton

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Operations and maintenance of Offshore Wind Turbines (OWTs) are challenging, with manual operators constantly exposed to hazardous environments. Due to the high task complexity associated with the OWT, the transition to unmanned solutions remains stagnant. Efforts toward unmanned operations have been observed using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) but are limited mostly to visual inspections only. Collaboration strategies between unmanned vehicles have introduced several opportunities that would enable unmanned operations for the OWT maintenance and repair activities. There have been many papers and reviews on collaborative UVs. However, most of the past papers reviewed collaborative UVs …

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Process Evaluation Of An Academic-Community-Government Partnership To Reduce Liver Diseases Attributable To Hepatitis B Virus., Daisy Le, Min Jeong Jeon, Annie Coriolan Ciceron, Y Tony Yang, Jane Pan, Hee-Soon Juon, Sherrie F Wallington May 2022

Process Evaluation Of An Academic-Community-Government Partnership To Reduce Liver Diseases Attributable To Hepatitis B Virus., Daisy Le, Min Jeong Jeon, Annie Coriolan Ciceron, Y Tony Yang, Jane Pan, Hee-Soon Juon, Sherrie F Wallington

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Racial/ethnic minorities have higher incidence and mortality rates of liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma, than non-Hispanic Whites. As such, the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area Hepatitis B Virus (WB-HBV) Demonstration Project, a community-based participatory research (CBPR)-driven academic-community-government (ACG) partnership, was established in 2019 to address disparities and implement strategies to improve the HBV screening and vaccination infrastructure for at-risk communities. CBPR is a partnership of community members, organizational leaders, and academic researchers with a common aim to collectively share and contribute their input at every phase of the project. Herein, we describe the process evaluation of the WB-HBV Project and extract …

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