abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the combined effects of rosiglitazone and pravastatin on renal functions in early streptozotocin induced diabetic nephropathy (DN). METHODS:This study was carried out at King Khalid University Hospital Animal House, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from August 2013 to February 2014. Fifty male Wistar rat...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Gad HI

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study and analyze the causes of chylous leakage after pancreaticoduodenectomy. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed 381 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy (including pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy) in Shanghai Chang Hai Hospital Affiliated to the Second Military Medical University,...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Ji W,Wang J,Song B,Zheng K,Ma H,Nadaf A,Shao Z,Jin G

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the performance of 3 commonly used 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) assays among a sample of the Saudi population. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was carried out between January 2011 and December 2012 at King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. After informed consent, blood ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Sadat-Ali M,Al-Elq AH,Al-Shaikh IH,Al-Turki HA,Al-Ali AK,Al-Othman AA

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the protective effect of Herpetospermum pedunculosum (H. pedunculosum) seed oil against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver damage. METHODS:This experimental study was conducted at the Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Yantai University, China from...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Li G,Wang XY,Suo YR,Wang HL

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extreme oral myiasis is a rare condition, mostly affecting bedridden patients whose oral health care measures are neglected. Single stage manual removal of the maggots along with the necrotic tissue, debridement, and suturing under general anesthesia is the most effective way to treat the condition. Preventive measure...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Joseph B,Vyloppilli S,Ahsan A,Anirudhan A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the epidemiology of invasive Candida infections in a single center in Saudi Arabia over a subsequent 10-year period. METHODS:This retrospective study was carried out in a single center in Saudi Arabia over a 10-year period. Records of all patients with invasive Candida infections (ICI) over the pe...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Omrani AS,Makkawy EA,Baig K,Baredhwan AA,Almuthree SA,Elkhizzi NA,Albarrak AM

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 11-year-old female patient presented with left-sided nasal obstruction and upward displacement of the left eye of 3 months duration. Clinical examination revealed a firm mass in the left nasal cavity. A CT scan showed a massive tumor involving the left maxillary sinus with extension into the ethmoid sinus, and encr...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Marglani OA,Kassab MY,Raza SA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The latter 2 decades of the last century have witnessed significant improvements in external beam radiotherapy (EBRT), moved primarily by the advances in imaging modalities and computer-based treatment planning. These advancements lead to introducing the addition of a fourth-dimension, time, to the three-dimensional g...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alnowami MR,Hagi SK

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine periodontal health status among drug addicts in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS:Drug addiction recovery patients were recruited from Al-Amal Rehabilitation Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between October and December 2012. A questionnaire was used to determine socio-demographi...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Kayal RA,Elias WY,Alharthi KJ,Demyati AK,Mandurah JM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Saudi Ministry of Health data indicates that almost 32% of viral hepatitis cases were caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). It has been widely reported that chronic HCV infection is associated with and may trigger or exacerbate many skin manifestations in 20-40% of patients visiting dermatologists. The most commonly ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Halawani MR

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the frequency and causes of dental anxiety and their relation to irregular dental visits among adult dental patients. METHODS:The Dental Anxiety Question (DAQ) included within a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 1025 patients attending the Interns' Dental Clinics in the Department ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Gaffar BO,Alagl AS,Al-Ansari AA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess sexual function during pregnancy in Saudi women. METHODS:We recruited 454 sexually active Saudi women (221 pregnant women, and 233 non-pregnant women) from the antenatal and gynecological clinics of King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a tertiary referral university hospital,...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alsibiani SA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the benefits of immature reticulocyte fraction (IRF) measurement using an automated hematology cells analyzer over absolute neutrophil count (ANC) in predicting bone marrow recovery post induction chemotherapy. METHODS:A prospective observational study was carried out in the Departments of Patho...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Raja-Sabudin RZ,Othman A,Ahmed-Mohamed KA,Ithnin A,Alauddin H,Alias H,Abdul-Latif Z,Das S,Abdul-Wahid FS,Hussin NH

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is extremely rare that the urinary bladder stones cause vesicorectal fistulas. Urinary tract infection and poor fluid intake are the main etiologies that precipitate vesical stone formation, and subsequent rectovesical fistula. We present a complicated case of neglected vesical stone, which recurred 3 times. The pa...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Elnaim AK,Mohamed MM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the incidence and diagnostic features of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in a group of children with dysphagia and gastroesophageal reflux disease. METHODS:This study was designed as a retrospective case analysis of 229 patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy between January 200...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Assiri AM,Saeed A

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare sedation outcomes for chloral hydrate (CH) and midazolam (MD) as sedative agents for diagnostic procedures in children. METHODS:A prospective, randomized, double-blinded study conducted between July 2005 and October 2006, at the Pediatric Day Care Unit (DCU), King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, S...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Hijazi OM,Ahmed AE,Anazi JA,Al-Hashemi HE,Al-Jeraisy MI

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pica is an abnormal eating behavior in which patients persistently eat non-food materials, which can lead to health consequences. A man presented complaining of several months of back pain and constipation without vomiting, abdominal pain, or distension. He experienced increasing social isolation and emotional labilit...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Abdel-Rahman NH,Ahmed AM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of reinforcing short-segment fixation with transpedicular intracorporeal grafting in restoring vertebral body height and preventing loss of correction in patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures. METHODS:This retrospective study was carried out from the Affiliated Hospital of Jian...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Li DP,Yang HL,Huang YH,Xu XF,Sun TC,Hu L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the quality and effect of antenatal health education on health-related issues during pregnancy, and the benefits to women during the peri-partum period. METHODS:This is a descriptive study of 300 women attending the Postnatal Clinics and Women Health Clinics in 2 Family Medicine centers at King Abd...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Ateeq MA,Al-Rusaiess AA,Al-Dughaither AA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report our early experience using the Intrabeam radiotherapy delivery system for intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) in early breast cancer. METHODS:This is a prospective phase 2 study carried out at the Department of Surgery and Radiology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabi...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Merdad AA,Bahadur YA,Fawzy EE,Hassouna AH,Eltaher MM,Alghaithy ZK,Al-Thoubaity FK,Constantinescu CT

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Menetrier`s disease is a rare form of acquired gastropathy that presents mostly during adulthood, but is extremely rare in children. It is a clinicopathological diagnosis that typically presents with abdominal pain, vomiting, and edema secondary to hypoalbuminemia. Endoscopy usually shows giant gastric mucosal folds, ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Alfares FA,Raddaoui EM,El-Mouzan MI,Alangari AA

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus MERS-CoV is a newly emerging respiratory virus with a high case fatality rate among identified cases. The virus is thought to cause a severe disease in patients with underlying comorbidities. The identification of asymptomatic patients and mild cases among family and health...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Tawfiq JA,Assiri A,Memish ZA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the influence of pharmacists` demographic characteristics on dispensing antibiotics purchased with and without a prescription in the community pharmacies. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted in 24 randomly-selected community pharmacies located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates betwee...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Abasaeed AE,Vlcek J,Abuelkhair MA,Andrajati R,Elnour AA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the feasibility and efficacy of the real-time transthoracic 3-dimensional echocardiography (RTT-3DE) technique in providing more detailed information compared to 2-dimensional echocardiography (2DE) in patients with structural heart disease, and to explore its application in routine clinical use. M...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Khoshhal SQ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 37-year-old female presented with Proteus syndrome and was found to have an asymptomatic enlarged spleen. Pathology confirmed splenic lymphangiomatosis. We describe an association of these 2 disorders in the Middle Eastern population. Diagnosis and pathogenesis are discussed in this case report. ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Emran RS,Anwar IM,Trudel M,Bhatti AA

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the sensitivity of the chloride/phosphate (Cl/PO4) ratio with a cut-off point of >33 as a diagnostic test for primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) in surgically proven patients, and its performance at different calcium levels. METHODS:This is a retrospective medical records based study. Data of 120 ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Mismar AA,Materazzi G,Biricotti M,Albsoul NM,Younes NA,Miccoli P

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an aggressive and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by uncontrolled hyper inflammation caused by various inherited or acquired immune deficiencies. We report a case of a 42-year-old man, newly diagnosed with HIV on the basis of a low CD4 T lymphocyte count...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Safdar SM,Rehman JU,Samman EM,Bahabri NM

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate total blood loss (TBL), intraoperative blood loss (IBL), post-operative drainage (POD), and other related variables in total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed through direct lateral approach. METHODS:This study was completed in Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China, between January ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Yu XW,Ai ZS,Gao YS,Zhang CQ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current malaria treatments are based on the use of artemisinin based combinations. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the combination of pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine/artesunate is the first line of treatment of uncomplicated malaria, while lumefantrine/artemether (Coartem) is used as a second option. The treatment of severe...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Nzila A,Al-Zahrani I

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the influence of orthodontic treatment that involved first premolars extraction on the angulation of the developing mandibular third molars, and whether this will result in an improvement in it's path of eruption during tooth development. METHODS:A cross-sectional radiographic study was conducte...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al Kuwari HM,Talakey AA,Al-Sahli RM,Albadr AH

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disability is a complex, influential, dynamic, multidimensional challenge, and it can substantially limit major life activities of human beings and their ability to integrate/reintegrate into society. According to the World Health Organization reports almost 15% of the world's population lives with certain types of di...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Jadid MS

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the expression of human beta-defensins (HBD) in the gingival tissues of obese and normal weight systemically healthy subjects. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from March 2010 to November 2011. ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Zahrani MS,Zawawi KH,Altaf FM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the incidence and risk factors of glaucoma after open globe injury (OGI). METHODS:The medical records of all patients admitted with the diagnosis of OGI at the Department of Ophthalmology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and had undergone primary repair from...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Osman EA,Al-Fawaz N,Al-Otaibi AG,Al-Mansouri SM,Mousa A,Al-Mezaine HS

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and to measure the impact of treatment adherence on disease complication, severity, crisis, and outcome. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study on patients with SCD who attended the Hematology Clinic at King Abdu...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al Jaouni SK,Al Muhayawi MS,Halawa TF,Al Mehayawi MS

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the frequency of supine positional obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients diagnosed with OSA and to describe the demographic associations with positional OSA (PO). METHODS:A retrospective study was performed in a total of 3813 patients who underwent full-night polysomnography at the Sleep Disord...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Guven SF,Ciftci B,Lakadamyali H,Ciftci TU

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among females; nevertheless, so far no data is available in the literature on the safety of oncological treatments in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Here we report a case of a 39-year-woman with SCD who presented with metastatic breast cancer, and was treated accor...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al Zaman AS

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy and safety of deep sclerectomy (DS) in Saudi patients with primary and secondary open-angle glaucoma (OAG). METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study, a total of 194 eyes of 152 patients with OAG were consecutively enrolled to undergo DS with Mitomycin-C (MMC) at King Abdulaziz ...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Al-Obeidan SA,Mousa A,Naseem A,Abu-Amero KK,Osman EA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the incidence of respiratory morbidity (RM) in all single live neonates born more than 36 weeks of gestation, and the effects of perinatal characteristics on these morbidities. METHODS:This is a prospective hospital based study covering a 12-month period. The study took place at the Department of P...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Badran EF,Abdalgani MM,Al-Lawama MA,Al-Ammouri IA,Basha AS,Al Kazaleh FA,Saleh SS,Al-Katib FA,Khader YS

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the nutritional status and prevalence of obesity among children with Down syndrome (DS). METHODS:The study group comprised pre-pubertal children, with clinically and cytogenetically proven DS. Healthy siblings, closest in age to the DS children, were used as a control group. Body weight, height, bo...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Samarkandy MM,Mohamed BA,Al-Hamdan AA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectopic thyroid is not a common disease, and a double ectopic thyroid is extremely rare. We report a recent case of dual ectopic thyroid in an 11-year-old girl mimicking mono-ectopic lingual thyroid on the anterior view of the thyroid scan. The dual ectopic thyroid was shown on the lateral view, with foci in the lingu...

journal_title：Saudi medical journal

authors： Dong R,Li K,Liu G,Zheng S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00