Pseudo-Kaposi sarcoma worsening after leg vein harvest for coronary artery bypass grafting.

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：: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：:The authors reviewed six cases of multiple brain abscesses that were treated at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH) over an eight year period. This represented 22% of the total brain abscesses treated during the same period. The series is unusual in that the infective pathogens were fungi (Fonsecaea pedrosoi) in tw...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Jamjoom A,Jamjoom ZA,Shameena A,Al-Hedaithy S,Tahan A,Ur Rahman N

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is an uncommon disease with various clinical presentations. The hypopigmented type is more common in individuals with a dark skin complexion. Moreover, childhood CTCL is more common in Mediterranean populations in comparison to the West. OBJECTIVE:To describe CTCL in the Sau...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Binamer Y

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study was performed to compare the pregnancy rates (PR) in patients treated with either in vitro fertilization (IVF) or controlled ovarian superstimulation (COS) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) in patients with unexplained infertility. In Group A, 77 females underwent 125 treatment cycles of IVF...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Abu-Heija A,Yates R

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The illegal use of melamine in powdered baby formula resulted in a widespread outbreak of melamine-associated pediatric urolithiasis and kidney damage in China in 2008. We conducted this study because more needs to be known about the long-term effects of melamine-associated urolithiasis and kidney damage. O...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Gao J,Wang F,Kuang X,Chen R,Rao J,Wang B,Li W,Liu H,Shen Q,Wang X,Xu H

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Vaccination during periods of lymphopenia may facilitate immune responses to weak self-antigens and enhance antitumor immunity. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of tumor vaccine immunotherapy combined with immune reconstruction using tumor-bearing host immune cells...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Li QL,Gao SF,Wang YP,Ma J,Feng CX,Wang Y,Wang YL

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a rare disease; and to our knowledge, there are no reports on its profile in Arabs. The objective of this study was to preliminarily analyze the clinical characteristics of MF patients seen in our institution. DESIGN AND SETTING:Retrospective review of 140 patients w...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： AlGhamdi KM,Arafah MM,Al-Mubarak LA,Khachemoune A,Al-Saif FM

更新日期：2012-05-01 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：:Neonatal diabetes mellitus is considered a rare disease that is diagnosed in the first six months of life, and can be either transient or permanent. Recent advances in molecular genetics have shown that activating mutations in KCNJ11 (the gene that encodes for the Kir6.2 subunit of the K ATP potassium channel of the p...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Mahdi M,Al Mutair A,Al Balwi M,Hussain K

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Seating position in motor vehicle collisions (MVC) plays a major role in determining the injury pattern in mainly restrained children. However, compliance with child seating and restraint laws is still suboptimal. The role of seating position in predicting injury patterns among unrestrained ch...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Jazaeri A,Zamakhshary M,Al-Omair A,Al-Haddab Y,Al-Jarallah O,Al-Qahtani R

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis is now recognized as an important cause of respiratory tract infections. Over a two year period, Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis was isolated in pure culture from 3.4% of the sputums collected from patients with symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections. It was the third mo...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Elbashier AM,Al-Salem AH,Al-Jama AH,Khogali A,Abusrair H,Khot AP,Malik AG

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pectus carinatum is a congenital chest wall deformity characterized by protrusion of the sternum and adjacent costal cartilages. Multiple treatment options are available for correction of pectus carinatum. OBJECTIVE:We report our initial experience with first-line treatment using a custom fitted dynamic com...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Githmi IS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The laparoscopic approach for adrenalectomy is now widely accepted and preferred over the conventional open approach. We describe our experience of adreanalectomy and compare the results of open and laparoscopic approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From March 1999 to March 2002, we performed 23 adrenalectomies. A...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Yousef HB,Al Zahrani A,Ahmed M,Al Arifi A,Mahfouz A,Hussain R,Al-Sobhi S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The distribution of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia is unknown. The purpose of our study was to determine the prevalent HCV genotypes among HCV seropositive Saudi patients in the Western Province, and to study the relationship between types/subtypes, clinical status ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Osoba AO,Ibrahim M,Abdelaal MA,Al-Mowallad A,Al Shareef B,Hussein BA

更新日期：2000-09-01 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：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：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the sequelae of menopause and how this can be managed in a primary health care setting. Between June 1992 and June 1994, 261 postmenopausal females who attended the menopause clinic at the Kuwait Maternity Hospital were evaluated clinically and with laboratory investigations; mamm...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al Qattan N,Omu AE

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have presented an interesting case of an unexpected orbital tumor in a 5-month-old female healthy baby who presented initially with a 1-week history of acute left proptosis, swollen eyelid, conjunctival chemosis and exposure keratopathy. She was treated with intravenous antibiotics without any improvement and was r...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Alkatan HM,Chaudhry I,Alayoubi A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Fever contributes to a significant number of visits by children to the emergency department (ED), where it is often treated with acetaminophen. The objective of this study was to determine if caregivers give children with fever an accurate dose of acetaminophen and determine factors associated...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Alomar M,Alenazi F,Alruwaili N

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in both developing and industrialized countries, especially among young children and in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals. It is implicated in both invasive (e.g. meningitis and septicemia) as well as noni...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Howidi M,Muhsin H,Rajah J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic urticaria is a common skin disease. In about 45% of patients the cause is an autoantibody directed at the α-subunit of the high-affinity IgE receptor (chronic autoimmune urticaria; CAU). Omalizumab is a monoclonal anti-IgE antibody that has a proven role in the treatment of various allergic diseases. We gave o...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Ahmad M

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is an uncommon cause of cord compression in children, especially in infants. An 8-month-old infant was admitted to our hospital for a 40-day history of paraparesis in the lower extremities. This rapidly progressed to paraparesis with an inability to move the lower extremities. MRI ...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Min S,Duan Y,Jin A,Zhang L

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While the role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) in the diagnosis and management of choledocholithiasis is well established, this study evaluates the usefulness of ERCP and EST in patients with symptomatic cholecystolithiasis and suspected choledocho...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Sbeih F,Aljohani M,Altraif I,Khan H

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Febrile urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis are common in children and frequently lead to hospitalization for management, especially in the child who appears toxic. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) practice parameter on the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of the initial uri...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Chishti AS,Maul EC,Nazario RJ,Bennett JS,Kiessling SG

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Even though the 50 g oral glucose challenge test (GCT) is the most commonly used screening modality for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), no consensus for the diagnostic approach is available to patients with a markedly elevated GCT result. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic utility of mar...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Karcaaltincaba D,Altinbas S,Akyol M,Ensari T,Yalvac S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Genomic scan analyses have suggested that the chemokine receptor cluster (CCR2, CCR3, CCR5 <300 kb span) on the short arm of chromosome 3 may contribute to susceptibility to HIV-1 infection and to the expression of a number of inflammatory diseases. Two single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) an...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Al-Abdulhadi SA,Al-Rabia MW

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amaranthus pollen grains are known to be highly allergenic and a potential cause of respiratory allergic diseases. Nevertheless, data on the prevalence of Amaranthus pollen in the environment is limited and almost non-existent for Saudi Arabia. METHODS:We conducted an investigation to record the airborne in...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Hasnain SM,Fatima K,Al-Frayh A

更新日期：2007-07-01 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 AND OBJECTIVES:Dentists suffer a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) but studies are quite limited. The present study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of MSDs among dentists in the Ha'il Region, Saudi Arabia. DESIGN AND SETTINGS:A cross-sectional, questionnaire study was conduct...

journal_title：Annals of Saudi medicine

authors： Aljanakh M,Shaikh S,Siddiqui AA,Al-Mansour M,Hassan SS

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00