abstract：:We herein present the case of a 43-year-old male diabetic patient who presented with an aggressive form of infective endocarditis involving the tricuspid, mitral and aortic valves following a gluteal abscess due to infection with Staphylococcus lugdunensis. This coagulase-negative organism which is generally considere...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al Majid FM

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine effective risk factors on mortality in febrile neutropenic cases with hematologic malignancy. Patients with hematologic diseases are more prone to infections and those are frequent causes of mortality. METHODS:This retrospective study was performed using data of 164 febrile neutropenic cases wi...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Calik S,Ari A,Bilgir O,Cetintepe T,Yis R,Sonmez U,Tosun S

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare perceptions on dental aesthetics of various malocclusions between schoolchildren and orthodontists with an orthodontic assessment of treatment needs. METHODS:The prospective study was conducted between late March-December in 2017. A total of 32 orthodontists practicing in Shenyang, China and 116 ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Zheng B,Muhammed FK,An N,Bai L,Liu F,Zheng Y,Liu Y

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the mandibular retromolar space after facemask therapy and a follow-up period.  Methods: This retrospective study was conducted between May and September in 2014. The sample consisted of pre-treatment (T1), post-treatment (T2), and follow-up(T3) panoramic radiographs of 19 skeletal and dental Cla...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Zor ZF,Kaygisiz E,Ates C,Tortop T,Yuksel S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluated Fetuin-A levels of patients admitted in the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of sepsis. Methods: This study was conducted at the Faculty of Medicine, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Hospital, Çanakkal, Turkey, between February 2015 and October 2015. Forty septic patients were included in t...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Altinisik HB,Altinisik U,Uysal S,Sacar S,Simsek T,Demiraran Y

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the role of serum anti müllerian hormone (AMH) pre-chemotherapy treatment levels in prediction of post-chemotherapy effect on the ovarian reserve of women with breast cancer. METHODS:This cohort prospective study was carried out at the Biochemistry Department, College of Medicine, University ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Rawi SA,Saleh BO,Al-Naqqash MA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the role of serum vitamin D and other nutritional factors in women with breast cancer in Saudi. METHODS:A total of 500 women (250 patients with breast cancer and 250 controls) aged 30-60 years were recruited from King Saud Medical City and King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,  between Ma...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： AlFaris NA,ALkehayez NM,AlMushawah FI,Al Naeem AN,Al-Amri ND,Almudawah ES

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To elucidate the clinico-laboratory characteristics associated with pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) patients with higher Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) score in a retrospective cohort of pSLE patients. METHODS:A retrospective study involving 32 pSLE patients was c...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Nazri SKSM,Wong KK,Hamid WZWA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare dynamic thiol/disulfide homeostasis between patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and healthy controls. METHODS:This prospective, case-control study was conducted in the Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Parlak ES,Alisik M,Hezer H,Karalezli A,Hasanoglu HC,Erel O

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[No Abstract Available]. ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alabassi A

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the perception and attitudes of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses towards oral care practice for mechanically ventilated (MV) patients. METHOD:A descriptive cross-sectional design was used in this study. A convenience sample of 96 ICU nurses completed a questionnaire on their perception and  attit...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alja'afreh MA,Mosleh SM,Habashneh SS

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities in couples with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), to determine other factors that may be associated with the chromosomal abnormalities, and to assess the outcomes of couples who had undergone multidisciplinary interventions according to associated etiolo...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Awartani KA,Al Shabibi MS

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rectus sheath hematoma is a collection of blood in the sheath of rectus abdominis muscle due to an injury of one of the epigastric vessels or the muscle itself. It is a rare condition that could be caused by the use of anticoagulant injections. We report a 60-year-old lady who received enoxaparin injection on the lowe...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Almannie RM,Alkhamis WH

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: To estimate the benefits of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) used immediately after planned postextubation in patients with chronic respiratory disorders. METHODS: Cochrane Library, PubMed, the Chinese BioMedical Literature Database of clinical trials (CBD) and Embase were searched for pertinent studies by 2 ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Ou J,Chen H,Li L,Zhao L,Nie N

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the surface roughness of 4 different bulk-fill resin-based composites cured using different irradiance levels. Methods: This in vitro study was performed in February 2017 to August 2017 at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University. Twenty-four specimens were prepared from each of the bulk-fi...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alkhudhairy FI

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the association between psychological stress and skin symptoms among medical students.  Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between January and June 2015. Electronic survey consists of Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) and Self-Reported Skin Complaints Questionnaire were distribut...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Bin Saif GA,Alotaibi HM,Alzolibani AA,Almodihesh NA,Albraidi HF,Alotaibi NM,Yosipovitch G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether serum levels of cortisol, interleukin-6 and interleukin-10 differed between children with or without a sexual trauma. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in the Department of Child Protective Service (CPS), Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey, b...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Kılıç S,Ozlem K,Murat T

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[No Abstract Available]. ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Joob B,Wiwanikit V

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify predisposing factors, species distribution, antifungal susceptibility, and outcome. Methods: This study is a retrospective chart review that was conducted at a children's hospital at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. One hundred twenty-nine children with invasive candidias...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Almooosa Z,Ahmed GY,Omran A,AlSarheed A,Alturki A,Alaqeel A,Alshehri M,Alfawaz T,AlShahrani D

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the consumption of sweets, carbonated beverages, and energy drinks along with their correlates among primary school children.  Methods: A total of 725 children (7-12 years old) were randomly recruited from 10 elementary schools from Al-Baha city, Saudi Arabia in 2013, using a multi-stage stratified...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alsubaie ASR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To detect common skin-sensitizing agents among patients experiencing allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Methods: This was a retrospective study of 152 patients with clinically suspected ACD who underwent patch testing in an allergy clinic at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia be...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Shakoor Z,Al-Mutairi AS,Al-Shenaifi AM,Al-Abdulsalam AM,Al-Shirah BZ,Al-Harbi SA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigated the rate of occurrence of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV), spinal variant, in kidney urinary bladder (KUB) plain radiographs in a Saudi population.  Methods: Between January 2012 to January 2015, KUB plain films obtained from patients at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, S...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Khashoggi KG,Hafiz RM,Bock YM,Kaki AM

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the awareness and usage of oral and maxillofacial pathology (OMFP)  subspecialty services among pathologists in Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we conducted an electronic questionnaire survey of pathologists in all regions of Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted between ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Binmadi NO,Almazrooa SA

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To  present the demographic characteristics of Saudi patients undergoing cosmetic procedures.  Methods: This prospective study survey was conducted in 3 private cosmetic surgery centers in different regions of Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Jeddah) between January and August 2016. Validated questionnaire with modi...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alharethy SE

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the compliance with the 2006 American College of Critical Care-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (ACCM-PALS) guidelines for sepsis management, and the 2012 surviving sepsis campaign (SSC), for the management of pediatric patients with sepsis and to identify the main barriers to adherence to these gui...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Thabet FC,Zahraa JN,Chehab MS

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[No Abstract Available]. ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Mendalawi MD

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effects of pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain on maternal and fetal complications, and to examine whether Turkish women achieve the recommended gestational weight gain. We also investigated the relationship between pregnancy weight gain and mode of delivery, with...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Akgun N,Keskin HL,Ustuner I,Pekcan G,Avsar AF

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[No Abstract Available]. ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Mortazavi S,Mortazavi G,Paknahad M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance to beta-lactams and macrolides in pneumococci causing respiratory diseases after the introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a hospital-based and a cross-sectional prospective surveillance study...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alnimr AM,Farhat M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Closure of a giant omphalocele can be challenging. Preservation of the amnion in staged closure is not commonly practiced. Here, we describe 2 cases of giant omphalocele treated with a modified amnion preservation, staged closure technique. This paper demonstrates the feasibility and safety of this technique, and the ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Aljahdali AH,Al-Buainain HM,Skarsgard ED

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the correlation exists between ventricular septal defect (VSD) and ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (RSVA). Methods: Between September 2003 and April 2014, 80 RSVA patients underwent surgical repair. These patients were retrospectively divided into two groups: the VSD group (38 cases) and the...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Jin Y,Han XM,Wang HS,Wang ZW,Fang MH,Yu Y,Fang XX

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the incidence of parasitic infestations and inflammation accompanying parasitosis in a series of appendectomy cases.  Methods: Six-hundred-sixty  patients who had undergone appendectomy in Bingöl State Hospital, Bingol, Turkey with the preliminary diagnosis of appendicitis between January 2012...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Altun E,Avci V,Azatcam M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the influence of the ORM1 variants in codon 118 on the intra-operative remifentanil consumption under general anesthesia. Methods: A prospective gene association study, performed at the Jordan University Jordan, Amman, Jordan from September 2013 to August 2014. It includes patients who underwent ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Mustafa MM,Al Oweidi AS,Al-Zaben KR,Qudaisat IY,Abu-Halaweh SA,Al-Ghanem SM,Massad IM,Samarah WK,Al-Shaer RA,Ismail SI

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examin the effect of Ramadan fasting on worsening of renal function (WRF). Method: This was a single-arm prospective observational study including 65 patients with stage 3 or higher chronic kidney disease (CKD). By definition, WRF was considered to have occurred when serum creatinine levels increased by 0...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Bakhit AA,Kurdi AM,Wadera JJ,Alsuwaida AO

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether adult patients with unilateral developmental dysplasia of the hip (UDDH) have pelvic asymmetry and what correlation existing between them. Methods: A total of 100 adult patients with UDDH were enrolled in the retrospective observational study in Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Li YM,Li JH,Li B,Wang JX,Chen YS

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of macrovascular and microvascular complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated determinants.  Methods: We evaluated the online medical records of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have been seen in chronic disease unit between April and June 2014. Seven h...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alaboud AF,Tourkmani AM,Alharbi TJ,Alobikan AH,Abdelhay O,Al Batal SM,Alkashan HI,Mohammed UY

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes of papillary thyroid carcinoma tall cell variant (PTC-TCV) in Saudi population. Methods: This retrospective study were medical records of 776 treated PTC patients between December 2007 and 2015, at King Fahad Medical City and King Khalid Uni...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Qahtani KH,Tunio MA,Al Asiri M,Bayoumi Y,Alshehri WA,Aljohani NJ,Ali AA,Fatani H

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate factors associated with the response to ovarian stimulation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Methods: The records of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility who underwent ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate were reviwed between January 2011 and December 2014 ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Akpinar F,Dilbaz B,Cırık DA,Yilmaz S,Kiykac S,Karahanoglu E,Mollamahmutoglu L

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of inner ear anomalies and the frequency of different anomaly types among cochlear implant recipients. METHODS:This study included a retrospective chart review of all patients who received cochlear implants between January 2009 and January 2013 in King Abdulaziz University Hospit...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Aldhafeeri AM,Alsanosi AA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assist healthcare providers in evidence-based clinical decision-making for the management of overweight and obese adults in Saudi Arabia. METHODS:The Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia assembled an expert Saudi panel to produce this clinical practice guideline in 2015. In collaboration wi...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alfadda AA,Al-Dhwayan MM,Alharbi AA,Al Khudhair BK,Al Nozha OM,Al-Qahtani NM,Alzahrani SH,Bardisi WM,Sallam RM,Riva JJ,Brożek JL,Schünemann HJ,Moore A

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00