abstract：OBJECTIVE:This is a retrospective analysis of the clinical and laboratory features of 17 cases of factor XIII deficiency that were followed in tertiary care hospitals in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over 20 years. Cases were referred to these hospitals from other health care centers in the country. METHODS:We perf...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Sharif FZ,Aljurf MD,Al-Momen AM,Ajlan AM,Musa MO,Al-Nounou RM,Al-Mohareb FI,Alomar HM,Zaidi ZZ,Al-Zahrani HA

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sigmoid volvulus although a common cause of large bowel obstruction in the elderly, is considered rare in the pediatric age group. We report a case of sigmoid volvulus in a 10-year-old child with mental retardation and myopathy. The various predisposing factors for sigmoid volvulus in children are discussed, and the l...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Kouder G,Nawaz A,Gerami C,Matta H,Jacobsz AW,Al-Salem AH

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to explore the difficulties that face primary health care teams who work in rural areas in Aseer region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS:This study was carried out in 1999 by distributing a multi-purposes questionnaire to all members of health teams who work in the primary health ca...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Khaldi YM,Al-Sharif AI,Al-Jamal MN,Kisha AH

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Jordan lacks accurate information on mortality and related indicators. Reporting of infant deaths is defective. Infant mortality rate based on registered deaths was 6/1000 live births, while estimates of this rate based on indirect methods varied between 29-70/1000 live births. Causes of death in general are ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Khoury SA,Mas'ad DF

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The risk of transmitting hepatitis B virus from donors who are positive for hepatitis B core antibody but negative for hepatitis B surface antigen has been a major concern in liver transplantation. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the overall prevalence of hepatitis B core antibody among the general population ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Sebayel MI,Khalaf HA,Ramirez CG

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An Omani infant boy who presented in the neonatal period with cardiac failure secondary to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is reported. He subsequently progressed to show features of a metabolic disorder with multisystem involvement and was diagnosed to have Type II glycogenosis (Pompe's disease). The differential diagnos...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Venugopalan P,Ahmed S,Rao VT,Al-Hinai KM

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to retrospectively analyze the pattern of patients with colorectal cancer seen in King Abdul Aziz Hospital and Oncology Center, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from January 1992 through to December 1997, with a view to determine various epidemiological and clinopathological features of the dis...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Ayyub MI,Al-Radi AO,Khazeindar AM,Nagi AH,Maniyar IA

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study is conducted to detect quantitatively zinc in the nuclei and cytoplasm of epithelial cells of the prostate from normal, acute prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and adenocarcinoma. METHODS:Prostatic tissues from normal, acute prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and adenocarcinoma were...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Bataineh ZM,Bani Hani IH,Al-Alami JR

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if a gynecological consultation is needed for patients who are labeled to have acute appendicitis. METHODS:A retrospective study carried out in Assir Central Hospital, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fifteen female patients who were clinically diagnosed and operated upon for acute appendicitis we...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Archibong EA,Eskandar M,Sobande AA,Ajao OG

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluation of the lipid profile in serum, liver, and testis of rats fed marginal and severe zinc deficient diets. METHODS:Three groups of rats were treated for 8 weeks with normal diet, marginally zinc deficient diet and severely zinc deficient diet. Lipid concentrations were measured in serum, liver, and te...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Khoja SM,Marzouki ZM,Ashry KM,Hamdi SA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to demonstrate the clinical experience with acute splenic sequestration crisis in children with sickle cell disease, followed in Madina Maternity & Children's Hospital, Madina Al-Munawara, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS:A retrospective review of hospital case notes of all children...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Hawsawi ZM,Ismail GA

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta is an uncommon disease, especially during pregnancy. In review of the obstetric literature, there was no report of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta during pregnancy. A 25-year-old female was seen at 24 weeks of gestation for consultation about a cutaneous dise...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Eskandar MA

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare abdominal myomectomy with abdominal hysterectomy in women with big and symptomatic uterine fibroids. METHODS:The hospital records at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were reviewed to identify women who underwent abdominal myomectomy or abdominal hysterectomy betw...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Rouzi AA,Al-Noury AI,Shobokshi AS,Jamal HS,Abduljabbar HS

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carnitine palmityl transferase I is the key enzyme in the carnitine dependent transport of long chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial inner membrane and its deficiency results in a decrease rate of fatty acids beta-oxidation with decreased energy production. We reported a family of 3 affected siblings who are the...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Aqeel AI,Rashed MS,Ruiter JP,Al-Husseini HF,Al-Amoudi MS,Wanders RJ

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the serotype distribution of non-typhoidal salmonella isolated from clinical specimens and to evaluate their susceptibility patterns to the most commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents used in this region. METHODS:A retrospective study during the period 1993 1999 was carried out at the Eric Willia...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Orrett FA,Shurland SM

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was carried out to describe the main variations of the Circle of Willis and to clarify the clinical importance of these variations, so that practitioners and the students are more alert when dealing with this subject. METHODS:This work is based on the study of 50 Circles of Willis from adult Jorda...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Hussain SM,Shoter AM,Bataina ZM

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare laparoscopy versus laparotomy management of tubal pregnancy and the reproductive outcome. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of 81 patients admitted for management of tubal pregnancy was carried out at Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital from January 1998 until January 2000. The patients were divided a...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Saleh AM,Mahjoub MM,El-Kurdy AM

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common child psychiatric disorder, the epidemiology and pathophysiology of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is variable in different studies. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and comorbid disorders in children aided both by attention deficit hypera...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Ghamdy YS,Qureshi NA

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diaphragmatic injuries occur frequently after penetrating rather than blunt trauma and account for 8% of all organ injuries from penetrating trauma. Motor vehicle accidents account for approximately 50% of blunt injuries, followed in frequency by falls from height. The mechanism of injury in these accidents is that th...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Seleem MI,Al-Hashemy AM

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi Arabia in relation to human leukocyte antigen type. METHODS:A group of 91 rheumatoid arthritis patients, 72 females and 19 males were studied for the various clinical, laboratory and radiological parameters along with human leukocyte ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Arfaj AS

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gastro-intestinal tract is a common site for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and its involvement leads to a variety of clinical presentations. In adults, intussusception has rarely been associated with gastro-intestinal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. When it occurs, computerized axial tomography scanning seems to be the diagnosti...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Harakati MS,Aboualkhair OA

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acquisition of clinical skills, after completing a course in the basic sciences, is an essential aspect of undergraduate training in any medical school. These skills are usually divided into 3 broad categories: namely, history taking, physical examination and selection of the appropriate laboratory investigat...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Adeyemi EO

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caudal Regression Syndrome is a rare anomaly affecting different systems in the caudal portion of the fetus. Peno-scrotal transposition is a rare condition of variable severity often associated with Caudal Regression Syndrome. We report a case of Caudal Regression Syndrome with perineal ano-rectal duplication, incompl...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Zaiem MM

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarthritis is one of the most common disorders presented to the primary care physician in the over 50 years age group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The diagnosis is made by history, typical x-ray findings and non-contributory laboratory investigations. The understanding of the pathogenesis of the condition is un...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Kerr RG,Al-Kawan RH

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was to determine the patho-anatomical features of oseoarthritis by means of hand radiographs. METHODS:Individual hand joint radiographs of 38 female patients (33 bilateral, 5 unilateral, aged 50-80 years) were utilized for grade, incidence and localization of osteophytes, joint space narrowing, su...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Bozkir MG,Oguz O,Boyan N

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This was a retrospective study that aimed at evaluating the relative risk of Toxoplasma infection in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency as compared to a control group with no glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. METHODS:Ninety-one blood donor volunteers had serology testing f...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Tabbara KF,Sharara NA,Al-Momen AK

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The in-vitro activity of trovafloxacin a new quinolone was compared with that of ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, various b-lactam and other appropriate antibiotics such as vancomycin, teicoplanin and clindamycin against 60 isolates of S. oralis. METHODS:Minimal inhibitory concentration was performed using the a...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Rafay AM

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial Mediterranean Fever is a genetic disorder frequently diagnosed among the Arabs. It is also prevalent among Jews, Armenians and Turks. The clinical picture consists of febrile and painful attacks that differ in quality across patients and even within the same patient. There may be accompanying joint pain, ches...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： El-Shanti HE

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A deficiency of iodine is characteristic of mountainous regions of the world, and the frequency of goitre in such areas has been recognized for centuries. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of goitre among schoolchildren in high and low altitude areas of Asir Region. METHODS:The stud...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Abu-Eshy SA,Abolfotouh MA,Al-Naggar YM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As we leave the 20th century, continuing medical education faces many challenges in relation to its effectiveness, efficiency and quality. The young and promising Saudi Council for Health Specialties produces a document on accreditation of continuing medical education, which indicates its interest in this vital subjec...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Shehri AM,Al Haqwi AI,Al Ghamdi AS,Al-Turki SA

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obesity occurs at a high prevalence in the Saudi population. Studies in literature show that hypertension occurs more frequently in obese individuals. This study was designed to determine the prevalence of hypertension in obese Saudis in comparison with results obtained in non-obese individuals. METHODS:The ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： El-Hazmi MA,Warsy AS

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine, the prevalence of hepatitis B virus markers among hospital health care workers, to determine the influence of some risk factors on such prevalence and to outline the specific policies to tackle such problems among hospital health care workers. METHODS:Hepatitis B virus markers including hepati...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Daw MA,Siala IM,Warfalli MM,Muftah MI

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Practical oral examinations are considered an important and often a difficult part of medical school examinations. They represent an accurate and direct mean of assessing student's interaction with patients and their clinical and technical skills. This paper reviews an outline for the administration of oral examinatio...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Jan MM,Al-Buhairi AR

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether treatment of the sexual partners of women with vulvo-vaginal candidiasis with oral Ketoconazole can affect the cure and recurrence rate of candida vaginitis. METHODS:A total number of 144 women with vaginal candidiasis were treated with Ketoconazole 400 mg daily for 7 days, and half the ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Shihadeh AS,Nawafleh AN

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study describes the profile of ankylosing spondylitis as seen in the Rheumatology Practice at Prince Rashid Ben Al-Hassan Hospital, lrbid, Jordan over a period of 14 months. METHODS:Fifty-two cases that met the modified New York clinical criteria for ankylosing spondylitis were accumulated. A standardiz...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Amayreh IA,Zaidat BO

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the health education program in a large Primary Health Care Center, to find out the problems faced by the staff and to suggest the practical and relevant solutions. METHODS:This study was carried out at Wasat Abha Primary Health Care Center, Asir region during 1997. The files of diabetics who att...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Khaldi YM,Khan MY

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetus in fetu is an extremely uncommon cause of abdominal mass in the neonate. A case of retroperitoneal fetus in fetu in a 2 week old boy is reported, the excised mass containing a round mass, covered by hair, containing brain tissue; 2 feet and 2 arms; a cavity containing a loop of intestine of 15 centimeters length...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Zaiem MM,Algarni AH

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the benefits or problems that may be associated with peritoneal closure at cesarean section. METHODS:A randomized-controlled study of women undergoing cesarean section in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Maternity Unit. After the decision is taken for cesarean section, women were randomized to eit...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Galaal KA,Krolikowski A

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The main objectives of this study are to assess patient satisfaction at both Ministry of Health and private hospitals in Riyadh city, to compare the perceived satisfaction of patients to their expectations prior to admission at both sectors, and to determine the variables that influence the patient's future i...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Omar BA

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Presentation of indications for growth hormone use in children, from the view of physicians practising in Saudi Arabia. METHODS:A questionnaire containing a list of common possible indications of growth hormone use was collected from 52 physicians practising in Saudi Arabia who were attending a didactic endo...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Herbish AS,Al-Jurayyan NA,Abobakr AM,Al-Nuaim AA

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00