Pena-Shokeir phenotype: A lethal pattern of multiple congenital anomalies.

abstract：AIMS:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by both decreased insulin sensitivity and impaired insulin secretion. The 2 phases of insulin secretion are the first-phase insulin secretion (1st ISEC) and the second-phase insulin secretion. In this study, we tried to build clinical-metabolic models to predict the...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Lin JD

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemorrhoid is a common anal problem in our country that is currently treated by many different methods. Three modalities were assessed in a randomized prospective trial in which 848 patients with a second-degree hemorrhoid were treated by rubber band ligation (470 patients), injection sclerotherapy (280 patients), or ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Jamjoom AM,Jamal YS

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：:Three hundred and seventy-six consecutive antinuclear antibody-positive sera were tested for anti-ds DNA antibody by using three commercial kits which use 125 I recombinant DNA (radioimmunoassay), highly purified calf thymus DNA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay) and Crithidia lucilliae (immunofluorescence assay) as ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Sheth KV,Alkaff MA,Bahabri SA,El Ramahi KM,Al-Sedairy S,Al-Dalaan AA

更新日期：1995-07-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Improving the reproductive health of females has be.come the focus of the developmental efforts of many nations. OBJECTIVES:To identify the reproductive health style of married females, and to determine the prevalence and predictors of circumcision among girls aged less than or equal 18 years in Hali semi-u...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Milaat WA,Ibrahim NK,Albar HM

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) by either the endobronchial valve (EBV) or coil (EBC) procedure is recommended for severe emphysematous patients. BLVR applications generally help healthy lung areas ventilate more comfortably by reducing the hyperinflation and improving the contraction capacity of ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Dumanli A,Metin B,Gunay E

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with severe sickle cell anemia (SCA) have a higher potential for oxidative damage due to chronic redox imbalance in red blood cells that often leads to hemolysis, endothelial injury and recurrent vaso-occlusive episodes. This study evaluated the plasma levels of vitamins A, C and E as indicators of ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Hasanato RM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare disorder. This syndrome has been described as involving the fingers, the toes and even the genitals. We report a case of hair tourniquet syndrome affecting multiple toes of an infant. After the hair fiber was removed there was a fast healing period and no signs of tissue necrosis...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Cevik Y,Kavalci C

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) is not an uncommon condition, and it usually carries a high risk of mortality. It is one of the fatal conditions that commonly affect young patients. A definitive treatment for patients with massive PE is still lacking, and surgical intervention carries a substantial mortality risk. Thu...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Yaakob ZH,Undok AW,Abidin IZ,Wan Ahmad WA

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary breast lymphoma is a rare disease. The small number of patients and the paucity of data make large-series studies difficult. We conducted a pooled analysis to evaluate the treatment outcome and prognostic factors in patients with primary breast lymphoma. METHODS:In a search of PUBMED and MEDLINE we ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Liu MT,Hsieh CY,Wang AY,Pi CP,Chang TH,Huang CC,Huang CY

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ever-increasing incidence of diabetes mellitus is a cause for growing public health concern in both developed and developing countries. In this study, we aim to explore the special demographic and clinical features of diabetes, as seen in a large sample of Yemeni patients, and to compare these features with those ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Gunaid AA,El Khally FM,Hassan NA,Mukhtar el D

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this prospective, randomized study was to compare the effectiveness of fiberoptic, conventional and a combination phototherapy in decreasing bilirubin concentrations in neonatal nonhemolytic hyperbilirubinemia. Forty-six infants who were 36 weeks' gestation and more were randomly assigned to fiberopti...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Alaiyan S

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A wide variety of long-term complications may be noted following conventional cancer treatment. These include overwhelming postsplenectomy sepsis syndrome, central and peripheral nervous system toxicity, cardiovascular complications, chronic liver damage, and secondary malignancy. Follow-up monitoring usually incorpor...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Brigden ML

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Routine serologic screening for syphilis is recommended for all pregnant women in Saudi Arabia. This study examined the results of routine antenatal syphilis screening at a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The results of rapid plasma reagin (RPR) tests were compiled for in 3270 pregnan...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Shakoor Z

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 48 bladder cancer patients out of 96 consecutive genitourinary cancer cases were divided into bilharzial and nonbilharzial groups on a histological basis in order to investigate the impact of bilharziasis on tumor behavior. Despite being a bilharzial endemic area, only 10/48 (21%) of our patients had bilhar...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Shetty SD,Ibrahim AI,Patil KP,Morad NA,Anandan N,Khurana P

更新日期：1993-03-01 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 AND OBJECTIVES:Despite the worldwide recognition of the importance of quality of life (QOL) assessment, research data on QOL for renal and liver transplant recipients are limited. The main objective of this study was to explore and compare QOL in renal and liver transplant patients. DESIGN AND SETTING:This ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Alkatheri A,Al Bekairy A,Aburuz S,Qandil A,Khalidi N,Abdullah K,Al Sayyari S,Bustami R,Al Harbi S,Al Raddadi S,Al Thiab K,Bin Saleh K,Al Shaya A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many countries now struggle to provide cost-effective, quality healthcare services to their citizens. Saudi Arabia has experienced high costs along with concerns about quality of care in its public facilities. To address these issues the country is currently restructuring their healthcare system to privatize public ho...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Walston S,Al-Harbi Y,Al-Omar B

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important health outcome, representing one of the most important goals of all health interventions. The objectives of this study were to determine HRQOL and the factors affecting it in type 2 diabetic patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This cross-secti...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Shehri AH,Taha AZ,Bahnassy AA,Salah M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, is diagnosed mainly by serological methods that are hindered by insufficient sensitivity. When it fails, it becomes necessary to rely on either direct detection of the parasite or DNA detection by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). We aimed to establis...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Bin Dajem SM,Almushait MA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To compare the complications and outcome after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) for mucosal ulcerative colitis (MUC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). DESIGN AND SETTINGS:This is a retrospective study. The study was conducted at a single tertiary referral center. METHODS:All patie...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Sanea N,Alfaifi J,Homoud SA,Abduljabbar A,Hibbert D,Ashari L

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of orf occuring in one family are reported. The patients developed characteristic skin lesions one week after sustaining cuts while slaughtering a sheep. The diagnosis of orf was confirmed by electron microscopy which revealed numerous large oval virus particle characteristics of parapox virus. This we belie...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Roy-Boulos AM,Akhtar M,Bendl B

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a period of 14 years, 1246 patients had emergency gastroscopy because of upper gastrointestinal tract (UGIT) bleeding. The endoscopic findings in these patients showed duodenal ulcer disease (DUD) in 364 (29.2%) was the most common followed by esophageal varices in 302 (24.2%), erosive gastritis in 198 (15.9%), g...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al Karawi MA,Ghandour Z,Mohamed Ael S

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse cutaneous reactions are rarely seen with antipsychotics. Exanthematous eruptions, skin pigmentation changes, photosensitivity, urticaria, and pruritus have been previously reported. We report a bruise-like rash in a 4-year-old boy with risperidone use. The rash disappeared on discontinuation and then reappeare...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Ekinci O,Gunes S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) develops in elderly males when serum androgens are relatively lower than in healthy younger males, but it is not well understood whether and how sex steroids are altered in prostatic hyperplasia. It is also uncertain whether there is any change in sex steroid levels in male...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Ansari MA,Begum D,Islam F

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasal polyposis is a common problem in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Since allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) can present with unilateral or bilateral nasal polyps, it is important to be aware of the prevalence of AFS in patients with nasal polyps. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The medical records of 91 patient...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Telmesani LM

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00