Volume 24, Issue 102, March - April, 2020

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Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a neoplastic disease of immature lymphocytes or lymphocyte progenitor cells for either the B or T cell lineage, multiple induction ways have been developed for adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Though, only a few prospective randomized trials have directly paralleled these regimens with their outcome results. Aims of the study: Assessment of the response rate of adult patients treated with UKALL protocols and Hyper-CVAD protocol in acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients, and the impact of different prognostic factors on outcome. Patients and methods: A prospective cohort study conducted in the hematology unit of Baghdad Teaching Hospital on 47 adult ALL patients treated with either UKALL (United Kingdom Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia include UKAL12, UKALL11"B, C") or hyper-CVAD (hyper fractionated cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and dexamethasone) protocols between March 2016 and May 2017 with mean followup of 6.16 months. Results: This study included 47 adult patients with the mean age of (23.9 years) with the male: female ratio of (2.1:1). Complete remission after induction therapy was achieved in 66.7% and 79.3% of the patients by hyper- CVAD and UKALL, respectively.

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ANALYSIS

Assessment of the short term outcomes of different chemotherapy protocols in adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients at Baghdad Teaching Hospital

Rana Ali Hussein, Bassam Francis Matti, Abeer Abdulhadi Rashid, Hassan Mohammed Abbas, Laith Ghadhanfer Shareef

Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a neoplastic disease of immature lymphocytes or lymphocyte progenitor cells for either the B or T cell lineage, multiple induction ways have been developed for adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 435-450

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The Patterns and Determinants of wet cupping use among patients complaining of pain who attended Hijama clinic at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah city

Ezzuddin A Okmi, Rajaa M Al-Raddadi, Soad K Al Jaouni

Background: Wet cupping is considered one of the most common traditional practices after spiritual healings and herbal medicine in Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 451-463

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Prevalence of cerebral stroke among patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Hajar M. Halawani, Razan S. Alshahrani, Hanin A. Alharbi, Rawan Alamoudi, Sara M. Aljabri, Abdullah H. AlZahrani, Ghazi A. Damanhouri

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common inherited blood disease described by persisting episodes of ischemia and reperfusion injury

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 464-471

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CASE REPORT

Psychotic scrub typhus: A Case Report

Vidya Hulkoti, Ayush Dubey, Sunil Kumar, Sreekarthik Pratapa

Scrub typhus in human being is after bite by mites prevalent in many part of India especially after rainy seasons. It typically presents fever, headache, chills, and non-specific gastrointestinal complaints

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 472-474

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ANALYSIS

Stigma experience in patients with kidney transplant rejection

Mina Nahamin, Hadi Hassankhani, Hossein Ebrahimi, Seyed Sadraddin Rasi Hashem

Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is currently a global health issue. Psycho- social aspect of physical disorders might cause more problems for an individual than the deficiency itself

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 475-482

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Knowledge, attitude and practice about pneumococcal immunization among elderly in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ibrahim M Alyazidi, Mohammed Abdulrahman Basheikh, Salma Sait, Hadeel A Alharthy, Abdulrahman S Rihawi, Asrar A Alahmadi, Amal H Allohaibi, Ammar M Bahati

Background: Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 483-494

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Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among elderly

Haneen Abdulhameed Turkistani, Muhammed Basheikh, Salma Sit, Afnan Ahmad Sulaiman, Raghad Sami Bakhsh, Ghaida Hamoud Alosaimi, Arwa Abdullah Almutairi, Arwa Zuhair Fatani

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders considered to be the leading cause of death worldwide

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 495-502

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Clinical spectrum of patients with Intracranial Hemorrhage at rural teaching hospital

Nitin Raisinghani, Amit Gupta, Sunil Kumar, Sourya Acharya, Mahajan SN

Background: Intracranial Hemorrhage; despite being a public health concern of such significant proportions; its incidence, risk factors and outcomes have not been studied systematically in India

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 503-508

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CASE REPORT

A rare case report of sporadic hemiplegic migraine

Deep Hathi, Ayush Somani, Sourya Acharya, Anusha Gupta

Hemiplegic migraine is an uncommon presentation of common condition, migraine headaches that can mimic other conditions both radiologically and clinically

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 509-512

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ANALYSIS

Factors contributing to addiction recurrence with emphasizing on the role of social factors: A study in Rehabilitation Centers of Ilam, in west of Iran

Ali Khorshidi, Nourollah Yadegari, Rostam Menati, Aziz Kassani, Walieh Menati

Background: High prevalence of addiction recurrence shows that therapeutic method of addiction has not been recognized and it demands more researches in this field.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 513-520

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CASE REPORT

Unusual presentation of Cardiac Myxoma

Anurag Kumar, Sonaakshi Kushwaha, Shubham Jaiswal, Pratyush Singh, Rashmi Deshpande, Sourya Acharya

Cardiac myxomas are the most common type of benign primary cardiac tumours. Clinical presentations are usually due to haemodynamic, embolic or constitutional effects

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 521-525

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ANALYSIS

Effect of preoperative HBA1C levels on postoperative acute renal failure in diabetic patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery

Ali Kemal Gür, Şahin Şahinalp, Esra Eker, Harun Ünal

Introduction: Open heart surgery in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with a higher mortality and morbidity than other patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 526-532

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Intracranial pressure monitoring complications at a major tertiary Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Rana Al-Bassam, Hanin Al Suwailem, Layla Zaeim, Babar Kahlon

Background: Intractable elevated intracranial pressure can lead to mortality or irreversible neurological brain damage.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 533-540

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CASE REPORT

Possible effect of high origin and retrocaval course of testicular artery on the target organ: A case report and functional implication hypothesis

Javad Mohajer Ansari, Parisa Ramhormozi, Amir Johari Moghadam, Kamran Hamzei, Ronak Shabani

Testicular arteries are the main blood supplier for testes. Knowing the anatomy, relation and especially variations of them is critical for surgical procedures such as varicocelectomy and kidney transplantation

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 541-545

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RESEARCH

Prevalence of anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies in apparently healthy Saudi general populations

Mohammad-Ayman A. Safi

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies in apparently healthy general populations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 546-556

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ANALYSIS

Comparison of two microscopic methods for the detection of parasitic infection in antenatal women in selected areas

Anil Tambekar, Nishant Burnase, Abhay Gaidhane, Punit Fulzele, Zahiruddin Quazi Syed

Background: Soil-transmitted helminths infections are a major health problem all around the globe. According to WHO 3.5 billion people, affect and 2 million people caused morbidity

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 557-564

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Sleeping quality in adults with moderate to severe persistence allergic rhinitis Saudi Arabia

Danah Aljomah, Abdullah Alshakhs, AreejAlasiri, Ahad Almohammadi, Hanin Alsuwailem, Mousa Alshehri, Wedyan Almosa, Ahoud Almuneef, Wejdan Suwayyid

Background: Allergic rhinitis is a common inflammatory disorder of the nasal mucosa induced by an allergen. Sleep impairment is a significant problem for patients with allergic rhinitis.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 565-574

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Relationship between nutritional status, socio-economic and dental caries status of rehabilitated children of age 4-14 years in Central India

Amit M Reche, Srushti P Nagpure, Pavitra D Sangwan, Chahat Jjodiya, Gargi C Nimbulkar, Shravani G Deolia

Objective: To assess the relationship between nutritional status, socio-economic status (SES) and dental caries status of rehabilitated children of age 4-14 years in Central India

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 575-581

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CASE REPORT

Displaced Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Management through Rectal Rout

Alaa K. Alatabani, Mustafa F. Sannan, Jose M. Garayburdeos

Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) has become widely used between childbearing age group for birth control. However we might face displacement of IUCD

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 582-586

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ANALYSIS

The relationship between Dyspepsia and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A case-control study

Rasoul Shafiezadeh, Seyed Saeid Esmaeili Saber, Seyed Moayed Alavian, Mohammad Gholamiphesharaki, Asie Poorasar

Background and Objective: Non-alcoholic fatty liver is one of the most common non-infectious diseases in the liver, which is currently increasing prevalence in Iran and in the world

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 587-593

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CASE REPORT

Coexistence of hypertriglyceredemia and hypercholesterolemia with gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy: A case report

Saunitra A. Inamdar, Himanshi Agarwal, Sourya Acharya, Anil Inamdar

Hypertriglyceridemia in pregnancy is a relatively rare entity. In patients with genetic susceptibility, it can be life threatening. Complications include hyperviscosity syndrome, acute pancreatitis and sometimes preeclampsia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 594-598

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ANALYSIS

Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 among Children in Majma’ah Primary Schools, 2017

Atheer A. Al Baradi, Khawlah A. Al Batil, Shuruq I. Al Rabeah, Nora M. Abanmi, Forat A. Al Atiyah, Sawsan Mustafa Abdalla

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common chronic metabolic disorders that have huge impact on health of patients, consequences on the social life and economic burden on countries

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 599-605

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RESEARCH

Cloning of PilF & PilQ genes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Escherichia coli and expression by real time PCR

Zohreh Nasrabadi, Mitra Salehi, Kumars Amini, Ahmad Majd

Pseudomonas aeruginosa has emerged as one of the most common causes of hospital-acquired infections among patients with burn wounds, cystic fibrosis, acute leukemia, organ transplants, and intravenous-drug addiction, resulting in considerable annual mortality rates.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 606-612

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices among ischemic heart disease patients regarding their disease management

Amal A. Alamri, Mohammed A. Basheikh, Malak A. Algarni, Manar A. Mashat, Azza H. Althobaiti, Aroub I. Mosawa, Salma H. Sait

Background: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the leading cause of death globally. Preventing and controlling modifiable risk factors can minimize incidence of IHD and/or improve outcomes

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 613-622

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Incidence and mortality of breast cancer and Human development Index: An updated study on the Asian population in 2018

Elham goodarzi, Victoria Momenabadi, Maryam Seraji, Hasan Naemi, Zaher Khazaei

Objective: The incidence of breast cancer is rising rapidly and is a major concern for women's health worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of incidence and mortality of breast cancer and its relation to the Human Development Index (HDI) in Asia in the year 2018.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 623-631

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Assessment of background parenchymal enhancement in dynamic contrast material-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging for breast cancer screening

Maryam Farghadani, Ali Hekmatnia, Hoda Sharif, Maryam Riahinezhad

Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate BPE in the contralateral breast of biopsy-proven breast cancer patients and comparison of the results with the control group.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 632-638

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Prevalence of postoperative surgical-site infection in Al-Madinah

Mohamed K. Zaky, Mohammad A. Albokhari, Turki K. Albouq, Yasser M. Alharbi, Mohammed W. Tolah, Ali A. Alshareef

Objective: The study was done to evaluate the prevalence of surgical site infection (SSI) in the government hospitals in Madinah, and to identify the relative risk factors that may contribute to its occurrence

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 639-646

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Challenges and strategies for improving the rural family physician program in Iran

Ahmad Shirjang, Soad Mahfoozpour, Iravan Masoudi Asl, Leila Doshmangir

Background: Family physician is a corrective action for completing PHC and an important development in providing health services in Iran which by its implementation, it is emphasized on the need to reform, supplement and expand the program

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 647-657

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To study the incidence of lung cancer in patients of newly and previously diagnosed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at AVBRH

Mohit Gupte, Ulhas Jadhav, Babaji Ghewade, Dada Sherekar, Diti Gandhasiri, Ulhas Jadhav

Context: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are at increased risk, for the development of primary lung cancer due to cigarette smoking as the common etiological factor

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 658-663

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RESEARCH

Study of clinico-radiological profile of mediastinal masses in a tertiary care centre

Aishwarya Dubey, Babaji Ghewade, Keerthan Ganapathi, Diti Gandhasiri, Dadasaheb Sherekar

Introduction: Mediastinal masses are relatively uncommon entities and continue to be an interesting diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons and account for 3% of the tumours within the thorax

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 664-672

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Perception and awareness of Albaha University female students towards breast self-examination and breast cancer: A crosssectional observational study

Thamer Alghamdi, Abuobaida E.E. Abukhelaif, Abdullah A. S. Alzahrani, Abdulraheem A. A. Alghamdi, Ziad E.S. Alzahrani, Majed A. Almuafa, Muteb S.M. Alrobai, Abdulmohsin A.A. Alghamdi, Areej E.S. Alzahrani

Background: Breast cancer incidence rates among Arab women have increased during the last decades. In Saudi Arabia, according to the Ministry of Health, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 673-679

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Metabolic control and physical characteristics among University Employees: Effect of short term intervention at workplace

Rakesh Tomar, John Ainsworth Allen

The aim of the study was to examine effect of non-supervised short term intervention on metabolic control and selected physical parameters in university employees

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 680-685

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CASE REPORT

Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP): A case report of Type II

Malak S. Rajeh, Mariyyah A. Al -gethami, Mariam A. Andijani, Lina M. Alsehly, Khalid A. Al hawsawi

Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare idiopathic papulosquamous inflammatory disorder. There are 6 distinct subtypes of PRP. Here we report a case with type II PRP.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 686-690

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ANALYSIS

Assessment of school readiness for medical emergencies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Shatha A. Alduraywish, Osama M. Abdulqader, Feras A. Alsuwaida, Abdullah M. Alsultan, Abdulaziz A. Almanie, Nasser T. Alqahtani, Sultan M. Alotaibi, Fahad M. Aldakheel

Background: Children spend one third of their day in school and are vulnerable to physical injuries because of lack of awareness about dangerous situations

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 691-698

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Epidemiology of hematological malignancies in Hail region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed, Mohammed Saqer Alshammari, Hisham Hussain Alharbi, Abdulaziz Ayed Abed Alrashidi, Yasir Ghareeb Alrashdan, Fayez Saud Alreshidi

Background: Hematological malignancies represent a group of cancers arising from blood and lymphatic tissues with substantial diversities in clinical and biological characteristics

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 699-705

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RESEARCH

Motor neuron recovery in rats after incomplete spinal cord injury using intra-spinal electrical stimulation and stem cell transfusion: A prelude to human applications

Mohaddeseh Hedayatzadeh, Maryam Tehranipour, Hamid Reza Kobravi

The effect of intra-spinal electric stimulation with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells for motion recovery after spinal cord injuries has been studied in the present research

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 706-716

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ANALYSIS

Use of microalgae in control of mycotic infections in pre-mature cultured Sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax, Sea bream and Mugil cephalus at Ismaillia

Ahmed I.E. Noor El-Deen, Hussien A.M. Osman, Mona S. Zaki, Ismael A.M. Eissa

The aim of this work was to understand the effects of supplementing microalgae in the diets of some Mediterranean fish species, gilthead, sea bream (S. aurata), sea bass (D. labrax) and mullet (M. cephalus).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 717-724

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Antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial strains isolated from lower urinary tract infection in 2018 in Zabol: A cross-sectional study

Pardis Nazari, Hashem Salehimanesh, Fatemeh Izadpanah, Mandana Moradi

This study aim was the determining antibiotic sensitivity pattern of most probable pathogens is a major determinant of successful empiric therapy

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 725-733

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RESEARCH

The effectiveness of Zingiber Zerumbet ointment compared to Diclofenac Gel on clinical symptoms of patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)

Hassan Kiani Ahmadabadi, Mohammad Reza Vaez-Mahdavi, Seyed Shamsa Shariatpanahi, Mohammad Kamalinejad, Tooba Ghazanfari, Farhad Jafari

Background and Purpose: Osteoarthritis is a joint disease in which cartilage and bone tissues are gradually destroyed. The disease is a global problem and its prevalence is higher in Asia than Europe and the United States

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 734-743

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ANALYSIS

Impact of empowerment program on the professional knowledge of newly employed nurses at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Khash, South East Iran

Abdolbaset Rigimotlagh, Abdolghani Abdollahimohammad, Mohammadreza Firouzkouhi, Ali Mansouri

One of the missions of nursing education is to prepare professionally qualified nurses. However, nursing students have inadequate knowledge when starting as a career after graduation

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 744-749

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RESEARCH

Histological and histomorphometrical evaluation of adipose tissue and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in regeneration of the cleft alveolus in dogs

Eman A. El Ashiry, Najlaa M. Alamoudi, Reem M. Allarakia, Amr M. Bayoumi, Essam E. Ayad, Amani A. Al Tuwirqi, Maha M. Mounir, Rahaf Sahhaf, Mohmed A. Abd El hamid, Omar A. El Meligy

Background: The study was designed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ATMSCs)

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 750-764

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ANALYSIS

Relationship between distance and transportation with attendance of dental appointments in MNGHA and KSAU-HS

Faisal Alzeghaibi, Abdulaziz Jammah, Abdulmohsen Bin Hassan, Ahmad Alanazi, Ali Alrezgi, Khalid Alotaibi, Khalid Alderaa, Muhannad Alotaibi, Waleed Alkhulaifi, Yasser Aloufi, Ziyad Alghmadi, Abeer Alrumayyan

The aim of this study is to know is distance to the KSAU-HS dental clinic and MNG-HA dental clinics a barrier to attend follow-up appointments.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 765-770

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CASE REPORT

Traumatic Rhabdomyolysis presenting as acute kidney Injury and acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in young male athlete

Ayush Somani, Deep Hathi, Sourya Acharya, Anusha Gupta

Rhabdomyolysis is a serious, potentially life threatening condition that can develop from muscle injury to infection and toxicity to medication

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 771-775

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PERSPECTIVE

Cultural competency framework for Masters of Public Health (MPH) Program: Calling for Action

Quazi Syed Zahiruddin, Abhay Gaidhane, Shilpa Gaidhane, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Sanjay Zodpey

Cultural diversity is viewed as one of the factors responsible for health inequality. Providing efficient health care to culturally diverse population is a challenge.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 776-785

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ANALYSIS

Family meal associated with better dietary quality during adolescence

Eman S. Alamri

Objective: The present study aims to examine the influence of family meal type (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) on food intake and Body Mass Index (BMI) of Saudi adolescent girls

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 786-792

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Evaluating the level of knowledge of family physicians in Saudi Arabia about childhood autism

Hala Saleh Alzuyaydi, Abdulrhman Aldukhayel, Adil Alsweed

Introduction: Autism is one of the common neurological disorders especially in childhood. Early detection of Autism can improve the quality of life of the child

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 793-799

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Knowledge and attitude of Human Papilloma Virus, Cervical Cancer and its prevention in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia

Mahomed Farouk Mahomed, Ghaidaa Arif, Amjad Sunqurah, Emtnan Al-mdabgy, Batool Saati, Amnah Hawsawi, Hedaia Allahibi, Anwar Melebari, Bashair Melebari, Mernan Sulaimani, Rahaf Alhijuly, Salwa Barnawi, Abeer Barhameen

Background: Cervical cancer remains a problem worldwide in women. It is not only the fourth most common cancer, but also the fourth most common cause of death in women

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 800-810

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Hypertensive patient’s compliance and its consequence effect on the patient quality of life, Jeddah-KSA

Asmaa Abdel Nasser, Shrouk Bander N Al Aiada, Bayan Marwan A Shams, Ghaida Ali A Alghamdi, Aysha Tariq A Tabbakh, Fatimah Ali S Bajafar

Background: Hypertension is one of the global health problems and a major risk factor for stroke, coronary heart disease, and premature death.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 811-824

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Investigation of the relationship between preoperative anxiety and reduction of blood pressure after spinal anesthesia

Babak Hosseinzadeh Zoroufchi, Behnaz Behnam, Abolfazl Abdolahpour

Introduction: Surgery is a stress that causes physiological reactions (endocrine) and psychological stress (fear and anxiety). Preoperative anxiety stimulates the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and endocrine systems, resulting in increased heart rate, blood pressure and cardiac irritability resulting in arrhythmias

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 825-831

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Evaluation of the Carbon Dioxide Insufflation rate on shoulder pain after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Setareh Soltany, Hamid Reza Hemmati, Jafar Alavy Toussy, Parisa Alavi Toosi

Introduction: shoulder pain following laparoscopic surgery is one of the common complaints in these patients. There are many reasons to justify shoulder pain following the inhalation of carbon dioxide during laparoscopic surgery

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 832-838

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RESEARCH

Evaluation of blunt trauma patients according to CT scan and intraoperative findings

Hamidreza Piri, Abdolhossein Davoodabadi, Mohadeseh Mofidi Naeeni, Alimeh Mofidi Naeeni, Mohammad Reza Piri-Ardakani

Introduction: Abdominal blunt trauma is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in all ages. Predicting the possibility of serious intra-abdominal injury and dividing patients into low-risk and high-risk patients is of great importance in medical and diagnostic decision making

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 839-847

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CASE REPORT

Acute pancreatitis in a child with sickle cell disease: A case report

Ehab Hanafy, Fadwa Abufara, Norah Alotaibi, Manal Albalawi, Doha Abuharfil, Mustafa Altoonisi, Gihan Mahmoud

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder which results in the production of hemoglobin S (HbS).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 848-854

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ANALYSIS

Evaluation of the efficacy of ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric blocks on postoperative pain relief and use of opioids after lower segment caesarean section

Minoodokht Bavarsadkarimi, Zahra Raoufi, Jalil Koohpayehzadeh

Background: Caesarean delivery can be associated with considerable postoperative pain. This study designed to evaluate the efficacy of ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric (II-IH) blocks on postoperative pain relief and use of opioids after lower segment caesarean section.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 855-860

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Awareness level about Osteoporosis among females whom visiting OB/Gyn in Albaha region, KSA

Abdullah Almilaibary, Abdulmajeed A. Alzahrani, Bader A. Alzahrani, Waleed S. Alzahrani, Mohammed S. Alghamdi, Ziad E. Alzahrani

Introduction: According to World Health Organization (WHO), 8 million fractures result from osteoporosis worldwide every year. Lifestyle has a strong link to the prevalence of this disease in Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 861-869

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Knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation in Albaha region, KSA

Mohamed D A Gismalla, Ali G Alghamdi, Abdulmajeed A Y Alzahrani, Bader A Y Alzahrani, Abdullah M A Alfalah, Majed A Almoafa, AbdulazizI Alghamdi

Aim and Background: Worldwide there is shortage in organ donors compared to number of patients waiting for transplantation. This study is aimed to determine the awareness and attitude of community to words organ donation in Albaha region, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 870-875

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Self-monitoring training effects on relapse in patients with bipolar disorder

Sepideh Herizchi, Ali Fakhari, Zhila Khamnian, Fatemeh Dorosti, Mostafa Farahbakhsh, Negar Aghaei

Background: Bipolar Mood Disorder is a chronic relapsing disorder that affects patients' social and occupational function and quality of life. More studies suggest that early diagnosis and intervention in Bipolar relapses had a better outcome

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 876-883

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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms: An analysis after six weeks of exercise intervention at work place

Rakesh Tomar, John Ainsworth Allen

The objective of study was to find an association between musculoskeletal symptoms after six weeks of exercise intervention in university employees.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 884-890

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Study of Anemia in Chronic Heart Failure

Barinder Kaur, Saurabh Marwaha, Bimal K Agrawal

Introduction: Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome that results from structural or functional impairment of ventricular filling or ejection of blood. Anemia in chronic heart failure (CHF) is associated with poor outcomes and is very frequent comorbidity.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 891-896

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CASE REPORT

A case report of fibroma of the buccal mucosa

Amal Ali Maghdi, Razan Abdulrahman Arishi, Mona Abotalib Masmali

Fibroma is a benign exophytic tumor or neoplasm of fibrous connective tissue. They are clinically marked by solid well-demarcated rounded, sessile, or pedunculated growths covered by normal mucosa and are a relatively uncommon lesion

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 897-900

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ANALYSIS

The communication between musculocutaneous and median nerve

Shriya Tangeda, Vadde Sai Prathyusha, Telkapalli Sarada Padmambika, Shyamala Katravath, Sathishchandra Jani, Vishal Aeruva

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves found in the upper extremity of the human body. Anomalies in the brachial plexus are quite common

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 901-904

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Awareness about diagnosis and management of food allergy among general population in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Rasha Alharbi, Husam Malibary, Jihan Siddiqui, Sultan Alandijani

Background: Food allergy is a prevalent disease. Lack of awareness about diagnosis and management is a major factor on morbidity and mortality

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 905-911

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Treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients using dynamic hip screw

Quang-Tri Lê, Minh-Hoang Nguyen

Introduction: Intertrochanteric fractures are common in aged people with osteoporosis, and dynamic hip screw fixation is a promising treatment with many advantages over traditional approaches

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 912-921

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CASE REPORT

Rare presentation of pial arteriovenous fistula with bilateral thalamic edema and successful surgical treatment: A case report and literature review

Asmaa N. Almutairi, Hani Aljohani, Jihad Mortada, Robin Srour

Intracranial pial arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a rare cerebrovascular lesion, Pial AVFs presenting as bilateral thalamic hyperintensity is extremely rare.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 922-926

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ANALYSIS

Atopic dermatitis and sleep quality among preschool children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Manal I. Mahmoud, Malak A. Algarni, Wedad H. Aljefri, Boran M. Bawarith, Alsadouf M. Bawarith, Abrar T. Aljohani

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common form of dermatitis which mainly affects children. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the relationship between AD and sleep quality in preschool children

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 927-934

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Outcomes and complications of total hip arthroplasty and bipolar hemiarthroplasty with long and short stem prosthesis

Quang-Tri Lê, Minh-Hoang Nguyen

Aim: The study objective was the assessment of hip replacement outcomes with long-term monitor length over one year.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 935-944

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Clinical profile of Uremic polyneuropathy in Chronic Kidney Disease patients

Parag Aradhey, Anand Bakre, Sunil Kumar, Sourya Acharya

Objective: To study the clinical and electrophysiological features of peripheral neuropathy in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 945-951

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Management and outcomes of women with breast cancer in Hail Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed, Abdelbaset Mohamed Elasbali, Abdullah Fahad Abdullah AL Gharbi, Jamal Ahmed Abdullah AL Marshadi, Muteb Nasser AL Awad, Muhannad Saud A. AL Shammari, Anas Abdulgader Fathuldeen

Background: Identification of breast cancer-related factors, such as cancer type and stage of diagnosis are important determinants of breast cancer overall management and outcomes.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 952-959

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Oral hygiene practices, dietary habits and dental caries experience among primary children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A crosssectional study

Bahija Basheer, Saleh Aloufi, Azzam Almeshrafi, Nawaf Alkubedan, Khaled Aldalaan, Abdulelah Alobathani, Abdulmalek Alhamed, Faisal Alsaif, Nawaf Alshahrani, Raed Alshehri

Background and Aim: Dental caries is a preventable disease; however, public health efforts are hampered due to limited information on associated factors in vulnerable populations

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 960-967

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CASE REPORT

Management of an Ankylosed Central Incisor with Single-Tooth Dento-osseous Osteotomy: A Case Report

Mohammad Moslem Imani, Mohsen Safaei, Farzad Rezaei, Havash Gharati, Fatemeh Azizi

Ankylosis is defined as pathological fusion of root cementum or dentin to the surrounding alveolar bone. Dental trauma is the main etiology of ankylosis

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 968-975

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Factors influencing a patient’s decision to choose refractive surgery over other treatment modalities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ahmed Basheikh, Jumanah Homsi, Shahad Alaydarous, Khalid Alghamdi

Background: Refractive errors are defined as inability of the eye to focus parallel rays of light to a specific point on the retina. Untreated refractive error complications can be prevented by refractive surgery, using eyeglasses or contact lenses

Medical Science, 2020, 24(102), 976-980

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