Bilharzial and nonbilharzial bladder cancer in Asir: A comparative clinicopathological study.

abstract：:Suleimania Children's Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was the site of a on-year study, started June 1987, which was designed to investigate measles vaccine failure. The first part of the study consisted of 336 patients with measles. Diagnosis was established on clinical grounds and confirmed by fluorescent IgM analysis...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Abanamy A,Khalil M,Salman H,Abdulazeem M

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence of cardiovascular complications associated with the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to evolve. These include direct and indirect myocardial injury with subsequent acute myocardial ischemia, and cardiac arrhythmia. Some results from a limited number of trials of antiviral medications, along with chloroquine...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： AlShoaibi NA,Maghrabi K,Alanazi H,Harbi MA,Alghamdi S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During the Eid al-Adha ("Sacrifice Feast") religious holiday in Muslim communities animal sacrifices are made over a period of 3 days every year. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine the type of sacrifice-related injuries, the characteristics of patients, treatments for injuries, and relationsh...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Basturk M,Katirci Y,Ocak T,Yurdakul MS,Duran A,Baspinar I

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our objective in this study was to obtain information on the prevalence of fungi responsible for superficial mycoses in the region of Tripoli, Libya. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Skin scrapings collected from 2224 patients attending the Dermatology Clinic at Tripoli Medical Center with suspected clinical symptoms o...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Ellabib MS,Khalifa ZM

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Each of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) components (central obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and insulin resistance) may arise from an underlying disease or factors such as hormonal or pharmacological factors. These components arising seconda...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Oguz A,Mesci B,Sagun G,Kilic DC,Yetkin DO,Akalin A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The roots of advanced practice nursing (APN) can be traced back to the 1890s, but the nurse practitioner (NP) emerged in Western countries during the 1960s in response to the unmet healthcare needs of populations in rural areas. These early NPs utilized the medical model of care to assess, diagnose and treat...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Hibbert D,Aboshaiqah AE,Sienko KA,Forestell D,Harb AW,Yousuf SA,Kelley PW,Brennan PF,Serrant L,Leary A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information on the epidemiology of viral hepatitis B, C and A in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has accumulated over the last two decades. We review the changing epidemiology of these infections and suggest possible strategies for eradication. METHODS:We screened Saudi medical journals and Medline for re...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Faleh FZ

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-operative morbidity following tonsillectomy remains an important clinical problem despite advances in anesthetic and surgical techniques. This study investigated the effect of a one-day course of intravenous dexamethasone on recovery from tonsillectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In a double-blind, randomize...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Shehri AM

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Infantile colic is a common problem among young infants. Cow's milk allergy has been suggested as one of the causes. We aimed to investigate the value of the cow's milk skin test for the diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in exclusively breast-fed infants with infantile colic. METHODS:Exclusivel...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Moravej H,Imanieh MH,Kashef S,Handjani F,Eghterdari F

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to determine the sexually transmitted diseases in domestic expatriate workers (DEWs) screened for pre-employment in the general clinics of a teaching hospital. The study included 1648 domestic expatriate workers who were reviewed by a general practitioner, and who underwent serological tests f...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Hamdi SA,Ibrahim MA

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred twenty-four patients presenting consecutively with massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage were endoscoped within 24 hours to determine the site of bleeding. Outcome was evaluated in relation with presenting variables. Duodenal ulcer was found to be the most common source of bleeding. Endoscopy demonstra...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Toukan AU

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Submucosal diathermy of the inferior turbinate (SMDIT) is a generally safe procedure to control inferior turbinate hypertrophy. We present a case of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak at the craniocervical junction after SMDIT done in another institution. A 27-year-old man presented 3 weeks after undergoing SMDIT with s...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Abobotain AH,Ajlan A,Alsaleh S

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case records of 33 patients treated for thyroglossal duct lesions at the King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar between 1982G and 1992G were reviewed. There were 22 males and 11 females, their ages ranging between one and 35 years. Sixteen patients presented as cysts and 17 as sinuses. All cases were diagnose...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Arfaj A

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital heart defects (CHD), which are caused by abnormalities early in fetal life, encompass over 50 diagnoses. Since the detailed etiology is unknown, the geographical distribution of defects might suggest likely risk factors. METHODS:The geographical distribution of 5 865 Saudi Arabian nationals with ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Greer W,Sandridge AL,Al-Menieir M,Al Rowais A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Saudi Arabia has a high prevalence of hereditary hemoglobin disorders. Data has been collected by the Saudi Premarital Screening and Genetic Counseling Program on the prevalence of sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia but the outcomes were not quantified. We used six years of premarital scree...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Memish ZA,Saeedi MY

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:There is limited data available on the characteristics of local Saudi patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) and on their adherence to guidelines for managing the disease. This study aimed to fill this gap. DESIGN AND SETTING:Retrospective study of patients treated at King Abd...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Alqahtani M,Alanazi T,Binsalih S,Aljohani N,Alshammari M,Ashagag A,Abdullah M,Buabbas S,Abdulbaqi M

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five cases of enteric fever due to multi-resistant Salmonella typhi are reported. Four of these patients most probably contracted the disease in India and the fifth in Egypt. All of them were successfully treated either with ceftriaxone or ciprofloxacin. ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Kambal AM,Al-Sugair S,Al-Ballaa SR,Al-Hedaithy M,Al-Balla SR,Saeed NS

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to determine the yeast species present in clinical specimens obtained from patients attending a busy Saudi hospital, the present study was undertaken. More than 1614 yeasts were isolated in culture from pathologic specimens of over 1303 patients with diverse clinical conditions. Organisms identified in 22...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Hedaithy SS

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei (LMDF) is characterized by discrete dome-shaped papules on the bilateral face and neck. We report the first case of LMDF with a widespread distribution of extrafacial papules and concomitant bilateral eyelid edema. A unique case of a 30-year-old man presented with nonpruritic, painle...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Kou K,Chin K,Matsukura S,Sasaki T,Nozawa A,Aihara M,Kambara T

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Because there are no reference standards for body mass index (BMI) in Saudi children, we established BMI reference percentiles for normal Saudi Arabian children and adolescents and compared them with international standards. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Data from a stratified multistage probability s...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al Herbish AS,El Mouzan MI,Al Salloum AA,Al Qureshi MM,Al Omar AA,Foster PJ,Kecojevic T

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Hepatitis B is a disease that is preventable with vaccination. Antibody levels after vaccination may be affected by suppression of the immune system due to cancer therapy. Children with cancer have a high risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. We aimed to assess the pretreatment immunizati...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Karaman S,Vural S,Yildirmak Y,Urganci N,Usta M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thiamine-responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder defined by the occurrence of megaloblastic anemia, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral sensorineural deafness, responding in varying degrees to thiamine treatment. We report a precedence case for the treatment of deafness associated ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Hagr AA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of 100 referral letters and reports randomly selected from two health centers in Riyadh identified that the main reason for referral was general therapeutic advice (43.2%), general diagnostic evaluation (24.8%), and routine specialist examination (11.7%). Of the total referrals, 82.1% were seen within a week ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Jarallah JS

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical presentation of type II diabetes mellitus (DM) has frequently been observed at an early age in developing countries, probably as a result of genetic, epidemiological and demographic factors. This study aimed to investigate the pattern of familial clustering of type II DM in patients who developed cl...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Gunaid AA

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study of 109 patients with non-classical symptoms of appendicitis using the standard ultrasound (US) machine and plain abdominal x-rays demonstrated that US was superior to plain x-ray with a sensitivitiy, specificity and overall accuracy of 89%, 96% and 91%, respectively as compared with plain x-ray wit...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Makanjuola D,Al-Qasabi Q,Malabarey T

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hepatotoxicity cases due to herbal medical products have been increased in recent years. Teucrium polium (TP) (mountain germander) is one of the most popular species of the Lamiaceae family and is commonly used for increasing breast milk formation and for relieving gastrointestinal complaints in the last months of...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Dag M,Özturk Z,Aydnl M,Koruk I,Kadayfç A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are the third leading cause of death in Saudi Arabia. Because speed is a major risk factor for severe crash-related injuries, a camera ticketing system was implemented countrywide in mid-2010 by the traffic police in an effort to improve traffic safety. There are no published stu...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Alghnam S,Alkelya M,Alfraidy M,Al-Bedah K,Albabtain IT,Alshenqeety O

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS AND OBJECTIVES:B-thalassemia major is one of the most frequent hematological genetic disorders, worldwide. Chemokines are the main components of the immune system and play fundamental roles in pathogenesis of inflammatory disorders. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine whether serum CXC chemokines ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Najmaddini H,Hassanshahi G,Ostadebrahimi H,Barkhordari H,Mashayekhi H,Nazari M,Moogooei M,Arababadi YS,Peighambari F,Karimabad MN

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fetal growth is the result of interactions between various factors and can be estimated by ultrasonic measurements. Fetal femur length is a scale for estimating the fetal weight in individual races because fetal growth patterns differ among different races. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:This was a prospective study ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Firoozabadi RD,Ghasemi N,Firoozabadi MD

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 28-month-old boy mistakenly received intranasal atropine sulfate instead of Otrivin (xylometazoline hydrochloride) for the treatment of adenoid hypertrophy. Later on, he came to the emergency department with anticholinergic manifestations after the administration of multiple drops. The child presented with a tonic-c...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Alaula LS,Al-Kadi M,Almajed A,Alhedaithy R

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00