Volume 24, Issue 103, May - June, 2020

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The study aimed to evaluate the early results of long stem bipolar cementless hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in senor patients and functional rehabilitation after surgery. Methodology: This prospective research included 68 intertrochanteric fracture patients aged over 75 years, with type A2 and A3.3 of AO foundation classification (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen), treated with long stem bipolar cementless hemiarthroplasty at the 7A Military Hospital from Jan 2016 to October 2019. Studied patients were monitored and evaluated for three months after the operation. Results: The average age of the patients was 84 ± 9 years. There were 22 male and 45 female patients. Domestic accidents accounted for all cases. Two cases had surgical wound infection with retentive mucus; in one case, the femoral stem pierced the bone cortex, and two cases had ruptured fixation steel suture, one case had pierced cortical bone caused by the femoral stem. No case resulted in death within the postoperative three months. Remarkably, 56/58 cases (82.4%) had soon resume walking (postoperative day fourth – day seventh). Functional rehabilitation results (based on Modified Harris scale) were “very good” and “good” in 89.4% cases, “average” in 8.8% cases, and “poor” in 1.8% cases.

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ANALYSIS

Early results of long stem bipolar cementless hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients

Quang-Tri Lê, Minh-Hoang Nguyen

Aims and objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the early results of long stem bipolar cementless hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in senor patients and functional rehabilitation after surgery

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 981-988

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Predicting the severity of community-acquired pneumonia in children using non-invasive diagnostic tools

Olena Koloskova, Tetiana Bilous, Lorina Іvanova, Olena Korotun, Tetiana Shchudrova, Mykhailo Hnatiuk, Oksana Kukhta, Volodymyr Bilous

The research aimed to optimize predicting severity of community-acquired pneumonia in children through development, introduction and evaluation prognostic value of a modified complex scoring scale, which includes clinical signs, instrumental data

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 989-994

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CASE REPORT

Brain Arterio-Venous Malformation (BAVM) presenting as status Epilepticus in a female: A rare presentation

Aditya Bhagwat, Sourya Acharya, Abhinav Mohan, Amit Baheti

Brain arterio-venous malformations (BAVM) are thought to be of congenital origin. The myriad clinical presentations of BAVM range from being clinically silent, subarachnoid haemorrhage, seizures, headache, and hemiparesis

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 995-999

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RESEARCH

Randomized trial on weight and lipid profile of obese by formulation from Garcinia cambogia

Raja M, Chintamani Nayak, Biswaranjan Paital, Prasanta Rath, Karunakara Moorthy, Sobiya Raj, AK Hati

Background: Obesity is one of the most common contributors to ill health, mortality and the reduced quality of life.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1000-1009

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ANALYSIS

Assessment of population knowledge towards osteoporosis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Awad Alshahrani, Bin Saaran Maha, Alkhulaifi Sumaya, Alshammari Tahani, Amnah Alanazi, Alamri Amal, Aljudaie Atheer

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a common disease with significant morbidity. It usually affects females due to breast feeding without supplementation and hormonal changes

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1010-1018

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Effect of administration of mesenchymal stem cells on cartilage recovery and knee function in patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Gholamhossein Kazemian, Alireza Manafi Rasi, Mojtaba Baroutkoub, Reza Tavakoli Darestani

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease characterized by degenerative changes of articular cartilage and secondary bone hyperplasia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1019-1026

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RESEARCH

Evaluating some biomarkers for diagnosis, prediction and therapy monitoring in a sample of Hepatocellular Carcinoma patients from Jordan

Jehad Al-Shuneigat, Sameeh Al- Sarayreh, Arwa Rawashdeh, Yousef Al–Saraireh, Hani Al-Shagahin, Mahmoud Al-Qudah, Bushra Altarawneh

Aim: The aim of the present case control study was to evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic role of alpha fetoprotein (AFP), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), protein induced by vitamin k absence or antagonist-II (PIVKA-II)

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1027-1035

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The study of the effect of group training on stress of cancer patients’ caregivers in instructional hospitals of the Medical Sciences University of Zahedan

Arezoo Keykha, Fatemeh Kiani, Mojtaba Tasbandi, Ali Navidian

Background: The cancer patients need help from nonofficial caretakers due to the cancer debilitating nature and its especial treatments. They have an important role of doing the patients daily affairs.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1036-1041

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A comparative study to evaluate the effect of obliteration of dead space of mastectomy flaps

Azeem Javed Aalam, Pankaj Gharde, Meenakshi Yeola

Background: Breast cancer has become a fast-growing cancer in India and is now the most common cancer in Indian women which has replaced cervical cancer.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1042-1051

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RESEARCH

Diagnostic value of coronary transluminal attenuation gradient in coronary CT Angiography to assess the severity of stenosis

Mehdi Karami, Pooya Akbari, Maryam Moradi, Maryam Farghadani, Fariba Alikhani

Background: Despite vast technological improvement in recent years, accurate determination of severity of coronary artery stenosis by Coronary CT angiography (CTA) is challenging especially in the case of complex or calcified coronary lesions.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1052-1060

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CASE REPORT

Prosthetic rehabilitation of an ocular defect – A case report

Priyanka Naresh Khungar, Rohit Ashok Mistry, Sweta Kale Pisulkar, Trupti M. Dahane, Anjali Bhoyar Borle, Surekha Dubey Godbole

Purpose: Custom-made ocular prosthesis, compared to stock prosthesis, provides better fit to the eye socket, better cosmetic results, and less discomfort to the patient.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1061-1066

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ANALYSIS

Prevalence of eye infection among contact lenses users compared to non-users, Saudi Population, 2019

Turki Abdulaziz Bin Dakhil, Rawdah Humaid Almutiri, Arwa Mohammed Althubaity, Ahmed Khaled Alharthi, Mohammed Ahmed Altowairqi, Azizah Mahmoud Alshubayni, Asrar Abdalh Alanazi

The contact lenses (CL) can cause a break in the epithelium of cornea that result from deficient oxygen and lubrication provided by tear film in a normal eye

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1067-1074

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Maintaining the nipple areola complex sensation in patients undergoing superomedial reduction mammoplasty surgery in Taleghani Hospital, Kermanshah

Gholam Reza Amirian, Mohammad Bagher Heidari

Introduction: One of the most common operations in plastic surgery is mammoplasty. Intact nipple sensation is one of the important subjects in this surgery.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1075-1079

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Total knee arthroplasty for severe osteoarthritis treatment outcomes: An evaluation study

Quang-Tri Lê , Ngoc-Thanh Do, Huu-Hung Phan, Minh-Hoang Nguyen

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of knee arthroplasty for the treatment of severe osteoarthritis in 7A Military Hospital from Jun 2016 to Jun 2019

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1080-1085

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Prevalence of Sport Injuries among professional Soccer players in Riyadh Province Clubs

Ahmed H Alhaddad, Mousa M Akkour, Naif A Alruwaished, Mohammed H Alattas, Mubarak M Almutawa, Khaled A Alattar

The most popular sport worldwide is Football (soccer). As per the Statistical Yearbook of 2018 which produced by the general authority of statistics in Saudi Arabia number of the football player in Saudi Arabia reach 18,842

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1086-1094

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Effects of training on nurses’ performance in terms of endotracheal suctioning of patients in intensive care units based on clinical indicators

Fatemeh Mohammadi, Mohammad Ali Mohammadi, Vahed Alaei, Behrouz Dadkhah

Introduction: Principled endotracheal suctioning (ETS) performed by nurses can reduce complications, duration of hospitalization and mortality in critically-ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1095-1102

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Effectiveness of antiemetics in the control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia

Wael Mansy, Haya Al-Salloum, Talal Mohammed Alnahas, Fowad Khurshid, Hussain Abdulrahman Al-Omar

Background: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most feared sequelae of cancer pharmacotherapy. Despite advancements in antiemetic treatment, CINV is still a critical issue in patients treated with chemotherapy

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1103-1110

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REPORT

Efficacy of VAC (Vacuum assisted closure) therapy versus handcrafted vacuum assisted devices in healing of chronic wounds

Anuja Vivek Pande, Darshana Tote

A chronic wound is any disruption in the continuity of the body’s surface that requires a sustained time to heal, does not heal, or recurs.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1111-1121

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Pattern of change in blood glucose level in hospitalized patient treated with inhaled corticosteroid

Moumita Das, Tushar Sontakke, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla

Background: Systemic corticosteroids are used to treat bronchial asthma and COPD. It is known that corticosteroid alters blood sugar level.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1122-1127

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ANALYSIS

Snacking patterns in relation to waist circumference and body mass index in female Saudi undergraduate students

Eman S. Alamri

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the influence of snacking patterns, i.e., the frequency of snacks, timing, sources of energy from snacks, and contributions of food groups to total energy, on waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI)

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1128-1135

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CASE REPORT

Abdominal epilepsy in adult: A case report with a review of literature

Mostafa Meshref, Mohammed Saqer Alshammari, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Epilepsy is one of the most popular neurological disorders. Epileptic patients can manifest with various symptoms and need to be evaluated and investigated well.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1136-1141

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RESEARCH

Spirulina ameliorates immunity and reduces viral load in beta-thalassemia major children comorbid with hepatitis virus C: A single-arm clinical trial

Mohamed Ramadan Elshanshory, Mohamed Labib Salem, Mohamed Attia Saad Attia, Rasha Mohamed Gamal, Mostafa Mohamed El-Sheekh, Asmaa Abobakr Elshahat, Arwa MohammedShukri Turkistani, Hala Abd El-Rahman Khattab, Basma Ghazi Eid, Nagla Abd El-Aziz El-Shitany

Introduction: Patients with β-thalassemia major suffer from impaired function and components of the immune system. Hepatitis C virus infection exacerbates the inherited and acquired immunity of β-thalassemia patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1142-1151

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Knowledge, attitude and performance of general dentists regarding pulpectomy in Khuzestan Province in 2017

Razieh Meshki, Marzieh Araban, Adel Ghodsi

Introduction: Endodontic treatments are taken into account as one of the challenges in pediatric dentistry. There is also a wide variety of medications and pulpectomy techniques in case of different situations in pediatric dental care

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1152-1163

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CASE REPORT

Pleomorphic adenoma of the palate: An unusual location of a common entity - A case report

Chetan Gupta, Nitin Bhola, Anendd Jadhav, Pawan Hingnikar, Chinmay Ghavat

The most common tumor of the salivary glands is Pleomorphic adenoma (PA). Approximately, 90% of these tumors occur in the parotid gland and 10% in the minor salivary glands

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1164-1167

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Comparison of the effect of Chlorhexidine and collagen cross-linking agent (Quercus Extract) on the tensile bond strength of composite to dentin

Mehran Mapar, Mina Moalemnia, Somayeh Kalantari

Statement of the Problem: Several improvements in dental adhesive technology and advances in bonding knowledge have been achieved, but the issue of bond durability between resin composite and dentine is still a major challenge in adhesive dentistry

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1168-1175

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Comparison of Knowledge, attitude and practice towards diabetes between hemodialysis patients and non-hemodialysis patients with type 2 diabetes: A cross-sectional study

Salehoddin Bouya, Elham Abdolahi, Mahnaz Abavisani, Saeid Movahed

Background: Today, diabetes is one of the health challenges that put a lot of burden on the health system. Having a good knowledge, positive attitude are important elements for proper practice for timely control of diabetes among dialysis patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1176-1183

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CASE REPORT

Pemphigus foliaceus mimicking acute cutaneous lupus: A case report

Khalid Al Hawsawi, Anas Tayeb, Suha Alsayed, Shahad Alkidaiwi, Abdulaziz Hussain Abdulmajeed, Abdulelah Hassan Alluhaybi

Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is a rare form of pemphigus disease (PD). PD is a chronic autoimmune blistering skin disease. Here we report a case of a 65-year-old female who presented with a 2 months history

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1184-1187

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RESEARCH

Utility of histopathological grading in cancers in the era of molecular genetics

Raza Shaheed, Samarth Shukla, Sourya Acharya, Miheer Jagtap, Neema Acharya

Background: Cancer is one of the major leading causes of death across the globe. Accurate grading and staging of malignancy are extremely important.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1188-1199

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ANALYSIS

The causes of medical students and interns misperception of plastic surgery specialty at University of Jeddah

Mahmoud Fakiha, Mohaned Al Safar, Mohammed Alsatti, Salih Aljehany, Hisham Rizq

Objective: This research is to investigate the causes of medical students and interns misperception of plastic surgery at University of Jeddah, and to ask them about the colleague’s and community’s opinion of the specialty

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1200-1207

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A comparison of blood levels with saliva levels of liver enzymes (ALP, ALT, AST) in patients with Chronic Periodontitis

Yasaman Mohammadi Kamalabadi, Somaye Salari Sedigh, Farinaz Fariabi

Introduction: Periodontal disease is one of the most common oral diseases in human and it can cause extent systemic problems in body organs such as liver

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1208-1216

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CASE REPORT

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome presenting as atypical eclampsia and postpartum status epilepticus

Kirti Singh, Sonakshi Singhal, Neema Acharya, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla

We present a case of primiparous female who had no signs of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy follow up except proteinuria and developed status epilepticus and PRES (Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome) in postpartum period

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1217-1221

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RESEARCH

The Validity of different equations for prediction of left main coronary artery diameter as predicted from the diameters of its branch vessels using conventional and computed tomography coronary angiograms

Mahrous H, Al-Hosary H, Kandil H, Elkaffas S

Aim: Prediction of the normal diameter of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) is particularly important in its percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1222-1229

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ANALYSIS

Are higher serum levels of myoglobin and creatine kinase enzymes indicative for progressive cardiovascular disease among patients with type 2 diabetes?

Elyasa Mustafa Elfaki, Fauwaz Fahad Al rashid, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate serum myoglobin as a cardiac muscle marker for the detection of early cardiovascular disorder and to assess total Creatine Kinase(CK) and creatinekinase-MB (CK-MB) levels among patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1230-1238

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Expression of CD3 and CD34 Markers in OSCC

Babak Karimi, Mahsa Saidian, Ali Rohani, Parisa Boostanifard, Somayeh Dahanzadeh, Parisa Sarikhani

Background and Objective: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common oral malignancy transpires in the oral cavity

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1239-1246

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Immunohistochemical Analysis of CD34 and CD20 Markers Expression in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Babak Karimi, Mahsa Saidian, Fateme Zarouni, Ali Rohani, Parisa Boostanifard, Ghaffar Barati

Background and objective: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common oral malignancy manifests in oral cavity. The aim of the present study was to examine the expression of CD34 (vascular marker) and CD20 (pan B-cell marker) markers in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma using immunohistochemical analysis (IHC).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1247-1254

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Assessment of correlation of gagging and dental anxiety in male and female patients of Sawangi- A pilot study

Jeni Ann Mathew, Aksa Ann Mathew, Shravani Deolia, Unnati Mantri, Tejal Kadu, Amit Reche

Aim of the study was to assess correlation of dental anxiety with gagging in both genders. Method: This pilot study was conducted on randomly selected 50 patients in a hospital in Sawangi

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1255-1260

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CASE REPORT

Reconstruction of mandibular defect using patient specific peek implant – An approach to aesthetic reconstruction

Chinmay Ghavat, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agarwal, Gaurav Thakre

Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a developmental cyst arising from the enamel organ or the dental lamina. It commonly affects males in their 2nd - 4th decade and is associate with a high recurrence rate of 2.5 – 62 %.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1261-1266

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ANALYSIS

Validity of acute severe asthma criteria in asthmatic patients presenting to the emergency department in Medina Hospitals, Saudi Arabia

Magdy M. Emara, Abdulaziz M. Alahmadi, Abdulrahman M. Aloufi, Ahmad M. Al-Ahmadi, Razan T. Alahmadi, Ali A. Alsharif, Mohamed A. Habeb, Mohammed Albalawi

Introduction: Bronchial asthma estimated to affect about 15% of the population, Asthmatic episodes can be traumatic given the affected person’s trachea constriction hence limiting the amount of air entering the respiratory system

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1267-1275

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Prevalence of Sarcopenia and its relation to Vitamin D in elderly females

Walaa W. Aly, Abeer Hassan Mohamed, Tamer Mohamed Farid, Ahmed K. Mortagy, Wessam El Sayed Saad

Objectives: To determine prevalence of sarcopenia in elderly females and to detect relationship between sarcopenia and serum vitamin D level

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1276-1286

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Prevalence and risk factors of depression among community dwelling elderly

Saadati Hemin, Azkhosh Manouchehr, Froughan Mahshid, Bahmani Bahman, Khanjani Mohammad Saeed

Introduction: The world’s population is getting older, and the challenges of old age have come to the attention of healthcare systems in many countries

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1287-1294

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Clinical evaluation of partial Supraspinatus tears managed with Platelet Rich Plasma

Niharika Kochhal, Rahul Thakur, Vasant Gawande

Introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), musculoskeletal injuries are the most common cause for severe long-term pain and physical disability and affect hundreds of millions of people around the world.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1295-1301

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CASE REPORT

Improvements in developmental outcomes of an 18-month-old child from Rural Wardha - A Case Study

Manoj Patil, Shital Telrandhe, Mahlaqua Nazli Khatib, Shilpa Gaidhane, Deepak Saxena, Somen Saha, Pankaj Bharadwaj, Abhay Gaidhane, Zahiruddin Quazi

Background: Early Child Development is an important issue emphasized by government child health programs and mostly ignored by parents and community

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1302-1306

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ANALYSIS

Awareness of basic life support and emergency medical services among health care students and professionals in the Medical University – Saudi Arabia

Fazil Arshad Nasyam, Adel Alenazi, Mana Alqahtani, Nasser Alqhtani, Alshammari Mohammed

Background: After road traffic accidents, cardiovascular diseases make the most common cause of mortality worldwide. Immediate care like Basic life support (BLS) increases the chance of survival in such cases

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1307-1313

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Evaluating knowledge of students’ from the college of medicine at Majmaah University to diagnose common chronic diseases in the Saudi Population

Mansour K. Alzahrani, Thamer A. Alghaith, Meshary S. Almutairi, Raed J. Almuqhim, Abdullah S. Almutairi, Sami S. Alabdulqader, Abdulelah S. Alsakran

Chronic diseases knowledge is an imperative prerequisite for an individual to implement behavioural modifications focused towards the prevention and control of chronic illnesses

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1314-1323

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CASE REPORT

Impersonating features of pancreatic pseudocyst and gastrointestinal stromal tumour: A puzzle to solve

Lim Kuan Yee, Khairul Najmi Muhammad Nawawi, Reynu Rajan, Azlanudin Azman, Suria Hayati Md Pauzi, Isa Mohd Rose, Wong Zhiqin

Pancreatic pseudocyst is a cystic pancreatic mass filled with pancreatic enzymes, which is typically a complication of chronic pancreatitis.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1324-1329

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ANALYSIS

Wound closure in open fractures; King Fahd Hospital - Albaha Perspective

Abdul Wahab Al Zahrani, Ahmed Mosa Al Zahrany

Introduction: Open fractures which expose the internal milieu to the external environment have significant morbidity and disability due to high energy injury, with infection and subsequent delayed or non union as added complication

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1330-1335

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Retrospective analysis of antibiotic sensitivity pattern from urine culture in pediatric population

Kousalya Prabahar

Background: Resistance to antibiotics is a serious problem to all, but pediatric populations are most commonly affected. When compared to adults, pediatric populations are more susceptible to bacterial infections, and their sensitivity is reflected from their higher rates of bacterial disease.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1336-1342

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Effusion associated comorbidities in a group of Saudi Patients

Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed, Kheder Mohamed Altayep, Emad Abboh Abdallah Abboh, Nuha Abdel Rahman Khalil, Amany Mohammed Khalifa, Amel Bakri Mohammed El Hag, Mohd Saleem, Soha Abdallah Moursi, Ruba Mustafa Elsaid, Mohammed Ahmed Babikir Bealy, Jabar Aziz Z. Alshamri, Abdallah Moursi, Kamaleldin B Said, Ghorashy Eltayeb Yousif Mohammed, Khalid Farhan Alshammari, Malik Asif Hussain

Background: Effusion diagnosis usually presents a challenge to physicians, thus this study aimed to assess the effusion associated comorbidities in a group of Saudi Patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1343-1349

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RESEARCH

Cerebroprotective effect of Quercetin in Ischemia/reperfusion-induced oxidative stress in rats

Abdulrahman M. Alshahrani

The most common causes of cerebrovascular disorders are ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, stroke, and chronic hypo perfusion. Quercetin is a plant pigment that is reported to protect against stress

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1350-1360

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ANALYSIS

Effects of combined training protocol on Coronary Heart Diseases (CHD) variables among morbid obese males

Kaukab Azeem

Background: Morbid obesity is a very serious medical condition and immediate treatment is necessary to control and maintains healthy body mass index to avoid further health problems

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1361-1367

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Pancreatic Pseudo-Papillary Tumor: NCI experience over 17 years

Alaadin Hussein, Sayed Shaker, Dalia Negm Eldin, Mohamed Atef ElKordy

Background: Pseudo-papillary Tumor (SPT) or Frantz tumor is a rare type of pancreatic tumor with an incidence of only 0.5-5% of all pancreatic tumors

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1368-1373

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Correlation between nutritional status and cognitive functions among elderly in social care home, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia

Hala A.H. Khattab, Ebtisam T. Al-Saadoun

Background: Nutrition is an essential element of healthiness in aging, the deterioration of nutritional status effects, and is affected by physiological, psychosocial and dietary changes that occur with advanced age

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1374-1384

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Clinical peculiarities of the course of bronchial asthma with debut at different age

Olena Koloskova, Natalia Shevchenko, Uliana Marusyk, Maryana Grytsiuk, Valentyna Bebykh

The objective was to study the clinical features of the course of the disease with the debut at different ages of childhood in order to improve the treatment and prevention measures for children with bronchial asthma

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1385-1391

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CASE REPORT

Reattachment of complex tooth fracture: A boon in dentistry

Samrudhi Khatod, Diksha Agrawal, Anuja Ikhar, Priyanka Jaiswal

Reattachment of the tooth fragment is liberal method when tooth fragment is available for treating coronal tooth fractures

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1392-1396

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ANALYSIS

Investigating the disease-associated factors regarding rehospitalization of patients with type II diabetes in Bandar Abbas hospitals, Iran in 2019

Salehoddin Bouya, Niaz Behnamfar, Faezeh Rastgoo, Amirali Dasht Pour

Background and Aim: Diabetes mellitus especially type II, is one of the main threats to human health in the Century contemporary.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1397-1404

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Knowledge, attitude and performance of dentists about Fissure Sealant application in Ahvaz city

Shirin Taravati, Shabnam Rasti, Samira Rezaei

Tooth decay is one of the most common preventable infections in childhood. Currently, the most effective way to reduce occlusal caries is Pit and Fissure sealants

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1405-1417

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Comparison of almond and buckwheat oils on blood biochemical and liver function in rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver

Mozhgan Rahimi, Seyed Ebrahim Hosseini, Mohammad Amin Edalatmanesh

Introduction: almonds and buckwheat are known as useful oil seeds. So our objective was to determine the effects of their oil on the blood biochemical and liver function in rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1418-1426

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Protective effect of royal jelly on Busulfan-induced liver injury in male Wistar rats

Tayebeh Sadeghi, Seyed Ebrahim Hosseini, Mohammad Amin Edalat Manesh, Mohammad Khaksari

Busulfan is a cancer drug in chemotherapy that may inflict damages to various tissues, especially the liver as the major site of drug filtration and monitoring due to its alkylating and DNA adhesion properties and disrupting its operation causing Hepatic enzymes increase as one of the key indicators of liver tissue damage recognition

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1427-1432

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Radiography results and evaluation of closed proximal humerus fractures treatment in elderly patients

Minh-Hoang Nguyen, Ngoc- Thanh Do, Huu- Hung Phan, Quang-Tri Lê

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the radiography results and osteoporosis conditions, the treatment outcomes using screw plate bone fusion (SPBF) of closed proximal humerus fractures (PHF) in aged patients treated in 7A Military Hospital (Hochiminh City, Vietnam), and made indications for treatment of such cases

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1433-1438

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CASE REPORT

Spontaneously ruptured pheochromocytoma with retroperitoneal hematoma mimicking acute myocardial infarction and acute pancreatitis

Elzaki M E Ahmed, Abdulaziz Nakhilan Alshammari, Badr Saad Alharbi, Mona Fraih Alshammari, Hamood Ali Alharbi, Odai Abdullah Abaalkhail, Jehad Hamad Alkhalaf, Roohi Khan, Imran khan, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Pheochromocytoma exhibits variable characteristics with diverse presentations; its diagnosis can be extremely challenging in emergencies

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1439-1444

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ANALYSIS

Impact of surgical evacuation on chronic Subdural Hematoma patients’ cognitive functions outcome

Osama Abdelsalam, Ashraf El Badry, Mohamed Abdelbary Matar, Ayman Abdelnaby

Background: Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) patients represent one of common disease in neurosurgical practice. Those patients may suffer from various disabilities including intellectual function decline with or without motor deficit

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1445-1451

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Awareness about diabetes mellitus among adolescents age group in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia

Khamrunissa Hussain Sheikh, Israa Musaddif Salman, Nouf Abdulrahman Alghofaili, Rotan Abdulrahman Baothman

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the global health problems that has been dramatically increase especially in developing countries and Saudi Arabia represents one of the highest rate country in the world incidence of the diabetes

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1452-1460

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Assessment of the different effects of passive smoking on lung volumes between athlete and non-athlete young adults: Case-Control Study

Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Ahmad Osailan, Gopal Nambi, Samah A. Moawd, Ahmed S. Ahmed, Ahmed A. Elshehawy, Heba H. Eltrawy, Saud M. Alrawaili, Tamer E. Elnegamy, Amira H. Eltrawy

Several studies have evaluated the effects of passive smoking on lung volumes in young adults and children. However, limited studies evaluated the effects of passive smoking on athlete and non-athlete young adults

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1461-1468

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Knee arthroscopy postoperative assessment: A recent overview in Military 7A Hospital, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

Quang-Tri Lê, Ngoc- Thanh Do, Huu- Hung Phan, Minh-Hoang Nguyen

Aims: This study evaluated the outcomes of knee arthroscopy in 7A Military Hospital, Hochiminh City, Viet Nam. Methods: This study implemented a prospective approach

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1469-1479

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Efficacy of red cabbage (Brassica oleracea) leaves extract in protecting gastric ulcer induced by Naproxen in male rats

Afnan H Saaty

Gastric ulcer disease refers to painful sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach. This research was planned to determine the possible gastro-protective effects of red cabbage (RC) leaves extract against naproxen (NX)-induced gastric mucosal damage in experimental rats.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1480-1489

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Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)- A case control study

Julie Ann Thomas, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla, Joel Joy Thomas, Sree Karthik Pratapa, Vidyashree Hulkoti

Aim: To study the proportion/frequency of non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) versus individuals without metabolic syndrome and to establish an association between NAFLD and Metabolic syndrome

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1490-1499

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The prevalence of Haller's Cells in Cone-beam Computer Tomography

Mahshid Razavi, Maryam Mohebiniya, Milad Moridi

Introduction: infraorbital ethmoidal air cells are actually pneumatized ethmoidal air cells that spread along the laminae papyracea and under ethmoid bulla and within lateral uncinate process

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1500-1506

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CASE REPORT

Atypical pattern of Scimitar Syndrome

Ibrahim Yousef Alharbi, Kheder Mohamed Altayep, Mehad Hussni Felemban, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

A 74-year-old female with a recent diagnosis of hypertension (HTN), Presented with shortness of breathe and cough for 3 days. After a series of investigations, the patient was proved to be a case of atypical pattern of Scimitar Syndrome

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1507-1513

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Comparison of shoulder & chamfer finish line designs on marginal adaptation of IPS e.max Press and IPS e.max ZirCAD restorations

Reza Godazpour, Asadollah Ahmadzadeh, Ali Rohani, Farnaz Jafarizadeh

Background and Objective: Marginal accuracy is considered as a fundamental aspect in the success and longevity of indirect restoration.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1514-1519

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Evaluation of changes in cardiac dimensions and functional parameters and their association with anthropometric parameters and laboratory indices in obese adolescents

Mohammad Radgoudarzi, Abdolreza Pazouki, Zahra Fahmfam, Fahimeh Soheilipour

Background: Due to physiological and metabolic adaptation related to obesity, the pathological changes in cardiovascular geometry and functional state are expected

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1520-1527

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Studying the outcome of tympanoplasty with cartilage versus temporalis fascia

Raghad M. Tarabishi, Ghadeer S. Fairaq, Reenad H. Bedaiwi, Rayan K. Alhussini

Introduction: Tympanoplasty has been recognized as the surgical management of choice for patient with chronic suppurative otitis media.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1528-1535

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Contamination of patients’ bedside tables in a tertiary care center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Albassri T, Alsadun S, Almutairi S, Alkhunein A, Alabdullah A, Ghazal H, Bosaeed M, Alharbi A, Moukaddem A, Alowaji A, Aljohani S, Al-Othman A

Background: Nosocomial infections are acquired during hospitalization which was not present at admission. The microorganisms causing these infections usually present under many conditions

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1536-1543

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Alteration in pancreas of rats treated with individual and combined food additives

Sara S Moen, Manal EA Elhalwagy, Najla O Ayaz

The impact of individual and combined treatment of artificial food additives on oxidative stress, antioxidant parameters and pancreatic disruptor in male albino rats will be examined in this study.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1544-1552

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CASE REPORT

Testicular torsion – USG and Color Doppler correlation: A case report

Soumya Jain, Suresh V Phatak, Amruta Varma, Gaurav Mishra

Testicular torsion if not promptly recognised and managed, can lead to testicular loss. Predominantly occurring in young boys, if not detected at an earlier stage could lead to severe debility and handicap them in their adult life

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1553-1557

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Evaluation of statin anti-inflammatory effect on atherosclerosis in chronic kidney disease

Manar Raafat, Malak Nabil, Nevine Sherif, Amnna Metwaly, Manal Zahran, Omar Sabry

Background and Aim: Cardiovascular mortality in chronic kidney disease patients has been associated with increased markers of inflammation

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1558-1565

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Side effects of glucocorticoids in treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions

Quang-Tri Lê, Ngoc- Thanh Do, Huu- Hung Phan, Minh-Hoang Nguyen

Aims: This study investigated the complication rates in patients with musculoskeletal conditions treated with glucocorticoid and the relationship between glucocorticoid and complications

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1566-1571

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Clinico-pathological characterization of colonic cancer among patients attending KFH Hospital at Albaha, Saudi Arabia

Thamer Alghamdi, Abukhelaif A.E.E, Hala A.Khalafalla, Jiehan M. Hassan, Ihab Shafek Atta

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is considered as the third most frequent cancer worldwide and ranks as the fourth leading cause of death from cancer.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1572-1577

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The role of endometrial thickness and echo pattern on the day of embryo transfer in frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle outcome

Elham Ghorbani, Somaye Hajiahmadi

Introduction: Nowadays infertility is an important worldwide issue. Frozen embryo transfer (FET) is currently used widely but the influential factors in the success of implantation are still a question.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1578-1585

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How is the impact of bariatric surgery on ultra-sonographic findings of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among morbidly obese patients?

Masoud Sayadishahraki, Ali Hekmatnia, Farzaneh Hekmatnia, Hossein Kouhi, Samira Soleimany, Ghazaleh Jamalipour Soufi

Introduction: Obesity is a great concern of twenty-first century. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is among most serious complications of obesity which can lead to liver fibrosis in progressed conditions

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1586-1591

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Inflammatory Linear Verrucous Epidermal Nevus (ILVEN): A case report of unusual presentation

Mariam A. Andijani, Lina M. Alsehly, Mariyyah A. Al-gethami, Malak S. Rajeh, Johara M. Abdulkarim, Dalal I. Alesa, Khalid A. Al hawsawi

Inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus (ILVEN) is a rare variant of epidermal nevus (EN). EN is benign hamartomatous skin disease characterized by hyperplasia of epidermal structures

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1592-1595

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Temporal lobe epilepsy: A rare post chicken pox neurological sequel

Anuj Chaturvedi, Amrutha Garikapati, Charan Singh Bagga, Abhishek Chande, Sunil Kumar

Chicken pox caused by the varicella zoster virus is generally a benign, self-limited disease; very rarely presents with neurological complications especially in immunocompetent individuals.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1596-1599

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Efficacy of direct-acting antivirals on elimination of HCV and its effect on platelet in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus

Basem M. M. Salama, Khaled Elmola, Mohamed Heiza

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease. Left untreated, up to 25% of patients will develop liver cirrhosis and/or hepatocellular carcinoma.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1600-1605

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Assessment of school-based health care facilities amongst female schools in Hail, Saudi Arabia

Taghreed Abdullah Alenezi, Hamoud Alshammari, Marwa Mohamed Abdelsamed, Ibrahim Ginawi, Ammar Ahmed Siddiqui, Junaid Amin, Freah Alshammary

Background: The school-based health services are an effective initiative ensuring better health in the society commencing it right from the students

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1606-1613

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RESEARCH

Knowledge, attitude and preventive behavior of Saudi women regarding tuberculosis at Tabuk City

Hanan Abd Elwahab El Sayed, Abeer Y Shalabi, Tarik Mohamed Shaqran, Murad Abdul-Raheem Abdul-Rahman, Ahmed Eid Alatawi

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world that leads to more than 2 million deaths annually. Saudi Arabia is considered the third Arab country with a moderate prevalence of tuberculosis

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1614-1627

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Occupational stress of the medical nurses in 7A Military Hospital

Thanh-Tam Vu, Huong-Giang Tran-Thi, Minh-Kha Tran, Quang-Tri Le

Aim: This study described the stress situation of the medical nurses in 7A Military Hospital in 2019. Material and methods: This study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional approach and was performed on 165 nurses in 7A Military Hospital

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1628-1633

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Evaluation of one-year survival of patients over 80 years with proximal femoral fractures

Alireza Manafi Rasi, Gholamhossein Kazemian, Pegah Pourmandian, Hasan Barati, Farzad Amuzade Omrani, Mohammad Mahdi Omidian, Mojtaba Baroutkoub

Introduction: Femur injuries and fractures annually kill many elderly. The present study aimed to evaluate the one-year survival of patients with proximal femur fractures from 2012 to 2018 in Semnan

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1634-1640

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Rehabilitation of compound elbow fracture, brachial artery injury with median and ulnar nerve neuropathy: A case report

Palak P. Darda, Simran A. Mishra, Waqar M. Naqvi, Arti Sahu

Introduction: Elbow is a complex joint which acts as a connection for mobility and stability in the lever arm system. It is the second most frequently dislocated joint known in medical sciences

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1641-1648

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Lifestyle stress-related pattern of Saudi patients with chronic illnesses: A case-control study

Fayez Saud Alreshidi, Salem Hmoud S Alswayda, Othman Mohammad Alassaf, Hammad Yousef Alomaim, Ziad Hani K Alanazi, Abdulaziz Saad Sharea Alshammri, Anas Abdulqader Abdullah Fathuldeen, Mohammad Anizan Alshmmri, Mohammed Ahmed Babikir Bealy, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Objective: the objective of this study was to assess the lifestyle stress-related pattern of Saudi patients with chronic illnesses

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1649-1655

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Impacts of intermittent aerobic exercise on depressive disorder and respiratory functions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 10-week prospective clinical study

Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Saud F. Alsubaie, Eman Yassen

Depression is a common community-health problem among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Rare studies have evaluated the effects of intermittent aerobic exercise on depression status in patients with COPD

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1656-1662

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Management of separated endodontic instrument: 2 case reports

Chanchal Rathi, Manoj Chandak, Richa Modi, Rakesh Gogiya, Kajol Relan, Madhulika Chandak

One of the most common iatrogenic error occurred by clinician is separation of endodontic instrument. It interfere with proper cleaning and shaping of root canal which will ultimately lead to endodontic treatment failure

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1663-1668

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RESEARCH

Acceptance and merit of Pap. Test for prevention and early detection of cervical cancer among Saudi women in Hail Region

Fayez Saud Alreshidi, Rania Abdeen Hussain Abdalla, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Objective: This study aimed to assess the acceptance of Pap. Test among Saudi women in Hail Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1669-1676

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with low back pain among medical students in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study

Mohammad Arshad Ikram, Ismail Burud, Sunantha G. Gobu, Shantiyaa K. Ravendran, Poh Jwo Lin, Saiyidah Aisyah Mohd Adibi

Background: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, the risk factors for low back pain and its impact among medical students at International Medical University, Malaysia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1677-1683

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Giardiasis in tropical region in the state of Maharashtra: Case series

Priti Karadbhajne, Anil Tambekar, Abhay Gaidhane, Zahiruddin Quazi Syed, Shilpa Gaidhane, Manoj Patil

Introduction: Giardia infections are common in developing and under-developed countries. Poor sanitation, contaminated drinking water sources, and insufficient personal hygiene habits are important factors

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1684-1688

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Prediction of cognitive impairment in acute spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: The role of proper control of hypertension

Ahmed Esmael, Osama A. Abdel Salam, Mohammed Elsherif

Objective: Hypertension is the commonest cause of acute spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage ICH which is life-threatening with a poor prognosis.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1689-1699

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A study on the effect of adropin on blood pressure in male albino rats

Mohamad Y.R. Yosof, Husam M. Edrees

Adropin is a peptide hormone involved in insulin sensitivity and cardiac function. The relationship of adropin and vascular functions is still in controversy, no available data demonstrated the effect of adropin on blood pressure

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1700-1707

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RESEARCH

The immunostimulating effect of Echinacea purpurea L. root extract on the model of immunodeficiency induced by cyclosporine in rats

Haneen L. Bakheet, Hala A.H. Khattab, Seham K. Abounasef, Buthaina M. Aljehany

Many plants have studied recently to protect the negative impact of immunosuppressive drugs. Echinacea purpurea root extract (EPR) has immunostimulatory effects

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1708-1717

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The clinical characteristics and other factors affecting the septic arthritis of the ankle

Minh-Hoang Nguyen, Manh-Kien Nguyen, Dinh-Duy Pham, Phu-Suong Nguyen, Bich-Huy Tran-Thi, Ngoc- Le Nguyen, Hoang-Dung Tran, Quang-Tri Le

Purpose: The study was aimed at investigating the clinical and subclinical characteristics, causes, and other factors affecting the septic arthritis of the ankle

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1718-1724

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A comparative study on the effect of denture adhesive containing ordinary particles and nanoparticles of zinc Oxide against Candida albicans

Ladan Jamshidy, Fatemeh Jafari

Background: Using denture adhesives is the most common method to increase denture retention. However, their Chronic use may be accompanied with complications like Candida Stomatitis caused by Candida albicans

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1725-1730

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Regaining activities of daily living in patient with middle cerebral artery stroke- A case report

Simran Mishra, Palak Darda, Waqar M. Naqvi, Arti Sahu

Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) described stroke as: 'Rapidly developing clinical signs of focal (or global) cerebral disruption, with symptoms lasting 24 hours or longer or leading to death, with no obvious cause other than vascular origin

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1731-1737

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Postoperative pain of patients treated with lower limb bone fusion at 7A Military Hospital in 2019

Huu- Hung Phan, Ngoc- Thanh Do, Quang-Tri Lê, Minh-Hoang Nguyen

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the postoperative pain within 72 hours after surgery of patients treated with lower limb bone fusion at the Department of Orthopedics of 7A Military Hospital in 2019

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1738-1743

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An unusual case of acute heart failure in a body builder: Case Report

Amol Andhale, Sourya Acharya, Shree Karthik Pratapa, Vidyashree Hulkoti

Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) are known to cause dilated cardiomyopathy, which may be reversible after stopping the drug. Anabolic steroids are usually abused for bodybuilding, increasing body mass and performance

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1744-1748

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Evaluation of treatment outcomes for Tuberculosis patients during 10 years

Masoud Amiri, Mehdi Naderi Lordjani, Hassan Askarpour, Dariush Bastam, Abuzar Shirazi, Sajjad Rahimi Pardanjani, Mohammad Moradi, Seyedeh Reyhaneh Mansouri

Background and purpose: Tuberculosis is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world that can affect various organs including the lungs.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1749-1756

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Aero-digestive symptoms in cervical spine disorders- A neglected entity

Shraddha Jain, Shyam Jungade, Deepshikha Chandravanshi

Background: Dysphagia in elderly could be attributable to a number of etiological causes like stroke, malignancies, motility disorders, cervical osteophytic compression, changes in cervical spine curvature and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1757-1763

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Vitamin D status and viral-induced wheeze in children under three years of age

Yurii Bolbot, Kateryna Hodiatska, Olha Shvaratska, Tina Bordii, Svitlana Alifanova

The study aimed to investigate the frequency of wheezing episodes in relation to vitamin D status in young children. Also, we explored factors associated with vitamin D deficiency and recurrent viral-induced wheeze episodes

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1764-1772

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A case study on the impact of physiotherapy on unilateral foot drop after lumbar fusion and discectomy

Anjali Bais, Dushyant Bawiskar, Waqar M. Naqvi, Arti Sahu

Introduction: Foot drop is defined as the inability to lift the foot up at the ankle (dorsiflex). Patient with foot drop are frequently encountered in the clinic but foot drop as the complication of orthopedic surgery is much less common

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1773-1779

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Clinical characteristics of candidemia among neonates in a Children’s Hospital in Vietnam: A retrospective study

Xuan Minh Ngo, Diem Thi Ngoc Nguyen

Objectives: This study examined the prevalence, pathogenic characteristics, and clinical of neonatal candidemia as well as outcomes of disease treatment.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1780-1788

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The value of procalcitonin in the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis in Vietnam

Xuan Minh Ngo, Diem Thi Ngoc Nguyen

Background: Neonatal infections such as sepsis area leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Vietnam. This study was conducted to determine the value of procalcitonin (PCT) in neonatal sepsis

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1789-1795

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Assessment of knowledge and perception towards obesity and bariatric surgeries among adults in Hail City, Northern Saudi Arabia

Fayez Saud Alreshidi, Tamam Murdi Alshammari, Eman Murdi Alshammari, Ahmed O. alshammari, Mohammed Ahmed S Abdulmogith, Zaid Ali Albayih, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Background: Obesity is becoming prevalent all over the globe, which necessitates interventions at various levels of management

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1796-1802

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CASE REPORT

A case report on Physiotherapy rehabilitation accelerating the recovery of older patient with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Madhura Darware, Waqar M. Naqvi

Case description: The patient was an adult of 58 years who suffered a complete isolated tear of the right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1803-1808

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Case report of a spastic diplegic cerebral palsy patient: Clinical decision making in physical therapy

Akshata Raut, Prasad Risaldar, Waqar M. Naqvi, Madhuri Wane, Arti Sahu

Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive, perpetual neurological condition with a frequency of 2.2-3.3/1,000 movement, posture, and physical activity

Medical Science, 2020, 24(103), 1809-1813

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