Volume 24, Issue 105, September - October, 2020

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Introduction: The dermatological malignancy has wide varieties in their prevalence all over the world and even within the same country depending on multifactor including environmental as exposure to ultraviolet rays, chemicals and host-related factors such as genetic vulnerability, age, sex, presence of precursor lesions, and pre-existing medical conditions. In Saudi Arabia, several studies have been conducted aimed to investigate the prevalence and histological pattern of malignant dermatological tumors; of these areas Dammam, Qassim, Jeddah, and Asir, but, up to now, there are no studies to investigate both the prevalence and pattern of malignant skin tumors in Albaha province so the aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of skin cancer in Albaha province. Methods: This study was done after taking the ethical approval from the ethical committee of Faculty of medicine, Albaha University. A retrospective study was carried out in Albaha province hospitals (Governmental and some private hospitals) following the roles applied for conducting the research. All recorded dermatological cancer cases between January 2010 and December 2019 with both histological diagnoses and their clinical data were obtained. Results: A 124 skin cancer cases were obtained and the median age of the patients was 58 years, 91 (73%) patients were males and 33 were female (26.6%).

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ANALYSIS

The prevalence and histological patterns of malignant skin tumors in Albaha, Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study

Hasan S. AL-Ghamdi

Introduction: The dermatological malignancy has wide varieties in their prevalence all over the world and even within the same country depending on multifactor including environmental as exposure to ultraviolet rays, chemicals and host-related factors such as genetic vulnerability, age, sex, presence of precursor lesions, and pre-existing medical conditions

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2767-2774

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Voice and Speech Changes after Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery

Hatem Ezzeldin Hassan

Surgical intervention for patients with snoring and sleep apnea may change the voice acoustics and speech resonance. The objectives of current research is to study the changes in the acoustic characteristics of the voice and speech of the patients after surgical correction.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2775-2781

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Bacterial isolation of human follicular fluid and potential impact on in vitro fertilization outcomes

Samah Omar Noor

Infertility is a global reproductive health issue impacting individuals and society and recognized as a cause for concern in Saudi society

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2782-2791

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Impact of yoga-walking-pilates, yoga-walking and yoga-pilates training regimens on physical, physiological and psychological elements among males

Ibrahim Syed

Objective: The study’s purpose was to compare three methods of training on physical, physiological and psychological variables of sedentary males. Method: Eighty males 18-25 years divided into four groups.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2792-2801

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Therapeutic marks of the acute coronary syndrome: a single-center familiarity

Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed, Hamad Fahad Jarallah Aljarallah, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Aljarallah, Kheder Mohamed Altayep

Background: Acute coronary syndrome is a major health concern with an increase in the sedentary lifestyle in Saudi Arabia. With the spectrum ACS clinical presentations, choosing an appropriate treatment guideline is a challenge

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2802-2811

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Anorexia in acute appendicitis: A non-specific factor with significant accuracy in diagnosis

Aditya Mundada, Vikram Vaidya, Yeshwant Lamture

Background: Acute appendicitis is a common disease. Early diagnosis and treatment may decrease the associated morbidity and mortality associated with it.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2812-2816

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RESEARCH

Patterns of oral inflammatory cells infiltrate associated with cigarette smoking

Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed, Muanera Ali Alqufeye, Ghaida Ali Alsulaiman, Latifah Lafy Alenezi, Reem Khaled Almuslumani, Ghofran Mohammed Alhussain, Ahad Khaled Alenezi, Adwaa Fahad Algharbi, Amjad Eid Alanazi, Noeer Khleef Alshammari

Background: Oral exfoliated cytology is one of the effective screening and diagnostic tools for early detection of oral mucosal diseases. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional case-control study conducted in Ha’il city, Northern Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2817-2825

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PERSPECTIVE

Digital occlusal analysis using T scan: Its role, mechanism, accuracy and application

Arihant Bathiya, Sweta Kale Pisulkar

Occlusal considerations play a vital role for in any treatment success. Occlusion is speciality of interdisciplinary science. It attracts the interest of various specialties like Prosthodontics, Oral surgery, Implantology, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Endodontics

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2826-2834

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RESEARCH

Polymorphism of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (C-1306→T) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-2 (G303→A) genes in patients with enterocutaneous fistula

Voitiv Yaroslav, Usenko Oleksandr, Dosenko Viktor, Dzhemiliev Ali

Aim: To analyze the frequency of polymorphic variants of matrix metalloproteinase-2(C-1306→ T) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-2(G303→ A) genes in patient’s with enterocutaneous fistula

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2835-2843

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ANALYSIS

Patterns of the shared symptoms of anxiety among medical students in Saudi Arabia

Saadalnour Abusail Mustafa

Objective: the objective of this study was to assess the patterns of shared symptoms of anxiety among medical students in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study enrolled in 316 Saudi medical students in the faculty of medicine, University of Hail, Northern Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2844-2851

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RESEARCH

Microhardness of early enamel lesions in deciduous teeth treated with an infiltrant resin, a fluoride varnish and GC tooth mousse

Leila Basir, Razieh Meshki, Nadereh Rahbar, Targol Amini

Background and Aim: Early enamel caries in primary dentition are highly prevalent and conservative treatments are needed at this stage.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2852-2860

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ANALYSIS

Knowledge and attitudes towards the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) among health care college students in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Mariam Mojally, Yosra Al-Hindi

Background: The COVID-19 flare-up is now a worldwide pandemic. Regulation of the flare-up requires the best of general wellbeing activities and aptitudes

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2861-2869

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Knowledge of hypothyroidism associated disorders and symptoms: A Saudi community-based study

Fayez Saud Alreshidi, Nahlah Fahad Alreshidi

Background: Hypothyroidism is one of the missed diagnosed diseases with high prevalence rates in several geographical regions of Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2870-2876

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CASE REPORT

A case series on Mucocele

Pooja Dhole, Lohe V.K, Ravindra P. Kadu, Ayesha Sayyad, Dhiran Talatule

Lips disclose a diversified group of lesions fluctuating from developmental, ulcerative, inflammatory and neoplastic conditions

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2877-2882

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ANALYSIS

Knowledge and attitude of parent toward pediatric lumbar puncture and its relationship with demographical factors in Al-ahsa, Saudi Arabia

Yameen Almatawah, Fadi Busaleh, Ahmed Alkhars, Wejdan Almarzooq, Mohammed Almarzooq, Abdullah Alkhars, Abdulhakim Almarzooq, Alreem Albaqshi, Fatimah Alkhars

Introduction: Lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap is a procedure where a sample of the cerebrospinal fluid is extracted utilizing a needle. Despite the fact, LP is safe and has therapeutic and diagnostic value;

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2883-2892

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CASE REPORT

Comprehensive physical therapy improves functional recovery in a rare case of stroke associated with asthma: A case report

Ruchika Zade, Priyanka Sahu, Gunjan Shende, Pratik Phansopkar, Ragini Dadgal

Background: Globally, according to the WHO, cerebrovascular (stroke) injuries are the second largest cause of death and the third largest cause of disability. Sudden loss of any neurological feature due to disruption to the blood flow is called stroke

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2893-2899

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ANALYSIS

Knowledge and Attitudes of School Teachers toward Hearing Problems with Students in General Elementary Schools in Makkah, 2019

Abdullah F. AlOtaibi, Hisham Abdulsalam Bashawri, Hind Furaij AlOtaibi, Ali H. Alqahtani, Ahmed S. Alzahrani, Moteab Sayer AlOtaibi

Background: Schoolteachers can play a significant role in maintaining and improving student’s health. Hearing loss causes delays in speech and language, which often result in poor school performance

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2900-2917

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Examining the adherence of simvastatin prescription in diabetic patients: a descriptive study at Hera General Hospital Makkah (HGH)

Majd Alharazi, Nouf Almalki, Hetaf Alhabashi, Rahaf Felemban, Raghad Qasim, Asala Assas, May Almutairi, Mayam Alharthy, Raghad Alsharif, Yosra Alhindi

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. In the gulf countries specially in Saudi Arabia Diabetes type 2 is becoming the highest in the world, affecting around 30% of adults

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2918-2924

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RESEARCH

Is smokeless tobacco used to mitigate the daytime sleepiness and depression? A case-control study in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia

Izzaddinn Elawad Ahmed, Khalid Saad Alqarni, Mohammed Ahmed Mesaik, Yassin Ibrahim Mohammed, Hyder Osman Mirghani, Asaad Khalid

Background: smokeless tobacco use is prevalent worldwide, however, its association with depression and daytime sleepiness is not well-studied. The study aimed to assess the association between depression, daytime sleepiness, and smokeless tobacco use

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2925-2931

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ANALYSIS

RETRACTED: Combination of plasma NGAL, Cystatin C and NT-proBNP in the diagnosis of cardiorenal syndrome type 1

Hao Thai Phan, Bao Bui Hoang, Minh Van Huynh

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2932-2943

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CASE REPORT

Enteric pancreatitis: Rare association in young elderly

Sanyukta Hepat, Abhijit Wadekar, Parth Godhiwala, Sunil Kumar, Nitin Raisinghani

In tropical nations Enteric fever is a common infectious disease. Acute pancreatitis is one of the rare complications of enteric fever. In this case report is a 65 years old male patient who presented with fever

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2944-2947

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ANALYSIS

Prevalence and determinants of physical activity among adult patients attending primary health care centers in Makkah Almokarramah, Saudi Arabia 2018

Abdul Rahman Talal Taeyb, Adel Alghamdi

Background: Physical activity can be defined as any movement of the body that requires energy expenditure. This includes any motion you do through the day excluding sitting still or lying down

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2948-2962

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CASE REPORT

Resin bonded fixed partial denture as treatment option for midline spacing in mandibular anteriors: A case report

Kashish Mangal, Mithilesh M. Dhamande, Seema Sathe, Ruchika R. Mandhane, Rupali M. Patel, Pragati Goyal

The benefits of conservative dentistry have been realised and practiced by the dentists predominantly in the recent times. A constant choice of least invasive treatment modality in relative comparison to other invasive

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2963-2967

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ANALYSIS

Value of plasma NGAL in the in-hospital all-cause mortality prognosis of acute heart failure or acute decompensated heart failure

Hao Thai Phan, Bao Bui Hoang, Minh Van Huynh

Background: Renal dysfunction is common in patients with AHF or ADHF and is associated with significant early and late morbidity and mortality.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2968-2978

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The immediate outcome of thrombolytic therapy in ST-elevation myocardial infarction

Fadil Agla Bonyan, Laith G. Shareef, Assad Al-waily

Background: Plaque rupture and thrombus development play a major role in the genesis of acute coronary occlusion. The introduction of thrombolytic therapy was the main advance in the management of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2979-2984

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Assessment of dietary iodine intake for females of childbearing age from Amman, Jordan

Ahmad A. Obeidat

Introduction: Jordan has one of the highest prevalence rates of hypothyroidism, and this condition is more prevalent in women and especially pregnant women. Iodine insufficiency during fetal development and childhood is associated with cognitive disturbances

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2985-2992

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CASE REPORT

Emphysematous cystitis an unusual case of urinary tract infection in long standing rheumatoid arthritis; A case report

Abhijit Wadekar, Yash Gupte, Parth Godhiwala, Swapnil Lahole, Sachin Agrawal, Sunil Kumar

Emphysematous Cystitis is a rare condition with presence of air within the urinary bladder wall and lumen which commonly presents with vague symptoms ranging from asymptomatic to sepsis

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2993-2996

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ANALYSIS

A comparison of epidemiological characteristics in breast cancer patients and healthy women in Baghdad and Misan province

Kawakeb N Abdulla, Saba Jassim Alheshimi, Anwar Ahmed Mohammed

Objective: the assessment of the main sociodemographic, clinical, and pathological data for breast cancer patients, within two referral hospitals in Iraq

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 2997-3002

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Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and drug resistance by GeneXpert® MTB/RIF and Anyplex™ II MTB/MDR in a tertiary care hospital

Reham Hamed Abdel Aziz Yousef, Nevine Gamal El-din El-Rashidi, Sahar Mohammed Khairat, Maha Mohammed Gaafar, Mohamed Abdel Hakim Elnady, Mariam Mahmoud Balah, Noha Salah Soliman

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health threat, aggravated by emergence of drug resistance. Early diagnosis is critical and has been offered lately by molecular assays.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3003-3011

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Study on bacterial vaginosis among a group of Iraqi women

Kawakeb N Abdulla, Saba Reyadh Shaker, Hayder A Fawzi

Objective: the isolation and identification of bacteria in women with clinical vaginosis. Methods: A cross sectional which included 176 women diagnosed with BV according to Amsel criteria

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3012-3016

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The use of rotary nickel–titanium endodontic instruments by Dental practitioner in Saudi Arabia - a cross sectional study

Musaed F. Altammami, Abdullah A. Al-oraini, Abdulelah N. Alotaibi, Abdulla A. Alkhashman, Maha M. Alshalawi, Nouf A. Almuhraj, Sarah K. Almofada, Asim A. Aloraini

The objective of the study was to determine the use of rotary nickel-titanium endodontic instruments by Dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study conducted 650 dental practitioners

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3017-3023

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RESEARCH

Accuracy of sliding sign for prediction of adhesions in repeated cesarean section in third trimester and Intra-operative adhesion complications

Shirin Nirumanesh, Taraneh Arbabzadeh, Fatemeh Golshahi, Maryam Moshfeghi, Mahboobeh Shirazi, Mamak Shariat

Objective: Repeated cesarean sections (CS) are the common etiology of intra-abdominal adhesion formation with increased operating time and blood loss.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3024-3034

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ANALYSIS

The association of amniotic fluid index measurement and pregnancy outcome

Avesta Anis Shaker, Srwa Ismael Khalid, Hayder A Fawzi

Objective: identify the efficacy of AFI (amniotic fluid index) in pregnant women as a predictor of pregnancy outcome including mode of delivery and neonatal outcome

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3035-3040

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Comparative study of metronomic capecitabine and oxaliplatin versus classic XELOX in Egyptian metastatic colorectal cancer patients

Raghda Y. Abu El-Ela, Mostafa M. El-Serafy, Maha Yahia, Mervat M. Omran, Rasha Allam, Samia A. Shouman

Background: In Egypt, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a diagnosis of advanced tumors. While the drastic survival gains with standard doses of chemotherapy have significant toxicity in certain CRC patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3041-3050

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Reliability and Validity of Arabic Translation of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised for COVID-19 Pandemic

Hatim Yousef Alharbi, Sami S. ALHarthi, Ahmed S. Alzahrani

Objective: This study aims to translate and validate the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) into the Arabic language with a population of medical students at two different universities in Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3051-3060

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Quality of Life among Women with Primary and Secondary Infertility Attending a Private Fertility Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross - Sectional Study

Yasmeen Barnawi, Hamed Adetunji, Fawaz Edris, Reham BinHassan, Bashaier Fairaq

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the fertility quality of life (QoL) among women with primary and secondary infertility and to assess the factors related with QoL in women with infertility

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3061-3069

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Endoscopic frontal sinus surgery - A tertiary hospital experience

Ali Almomen, Fatimah abdulwahid, Abdullah Al Shakhs, Ibrahim Al Yaeesh, Ahmed Al Omairin, Abdulrahman Alsuwailim, Abdulelah Al Bahr, Abdulrahman Al Naim, Fatimah Al Abbad, Fatimah Al Omayrin

Background: Chronic frontal rhinosinusitis (CFRS) is a condition in which there is a persistent frontonasal outflow tract obstruction that leads to impairment of the normal drainage

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3070-3076

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CASE REPORT

Report of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in two sisters with intussusception at the age of 10 and 12 year old

Mohammad Solaiman Mohammad Alnoaiji, Asmaa Salah Ghmaird, Ahmad Khaled Aleliwi, Tahani Nasser M Alrashidi

Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an inherited autosomal dominant condition that is characterized by various hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and hyperpigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3077-3082

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ANALYSIS

Efficacy of neck ultrasound in the detection of cervical lymph node metastasis from thyroid carcinoma

Ibrahim Khaled Ibrahim Raslan, Mahmoud Saad Farahat, Ahmed Serag Eldin Hessein, Nafissa El-badawy, Amr Mahmoud Abd- Elsamad, Mahmoud Ahmed El-shafie

Background: In patients with proven thyroid carcinoma, neck metastases are often occult on routine physical examination. Both the central and lateral neck compartments can harbor non palpable, occult metastases.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3083-3092

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Laser Hemorrhiodoplasty for Treatment of Third and Fourth Degree Heamorrhiodes: A Pilot Study

Mohamed Ali Nada, Mahmoud Ahmed Farghaly, Ali Mohamed Nageb

Background: Patients’ postoperative discomfort and pain represent the most feared and complained complications after surgical hemorrhoidectomy.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3093-3100

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CASE REPORT

Chickenpox in HIV-infected 11-years old child with lethal outcome

Halyna Lytvyn, Iryna Dybas, Olga Hladchenko, Natalia Ivanchenko, Filip Pajak

The case presents a severe form of generalized chickenpox in an 11-year-old HIV-positive child. Simultaneous lack of prior anti retro viral therapy, concealment of the child's HIV status, late request for medical help and many factors were seen. Delayed adequate specific treatment led to a dramatic lethal course of the disease.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3101-3105

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ANALYSIS

Comparison of children’s behavioral problems between two groups of shift and fixed working mothers with different occupational stress levels

Elham Kebriyaei, Fatemeh Khajeh, Mohammad Hosein Yazdanpanah, Maryam Naghmachi, Zahra Bazargani

Background and objective: Work-related stress has become one of the most serious health problems in any career. Occupational stress in mothers can affect family relationships and children’s characteristics and behavior

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3106-3112

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Outcome of total thyroidectomy in non-malignant solitary thyroid nodule by FNAC

Yahya Zakaria Mohamed Ali Abou El-Wafa, Hisham Mohamed Omran, Ahmed Yasser Elrifai, Nafissa El-Badawy, Mahmoud Ahmed El- Shafei

Introduction: Solitary Thyroid Nodules (STN) are a common entity and is detected in approximately 5% to 7% of the adult population by physical examination alone. 7 to 15% of thyroid nodules are harbor cancer

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3113-3120

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Head and Neck Synovial Sarcoma: Egyptian National Cancer Institute Experience

Hala Aziz Shokralla, Ahmed Elsayed Fathalla

Background: Head and neck synovial sarcoma (HNSS) are rare types of sarcomas of uncertain etiology. They appear predominantly in young adults, with a peak incidence in the third decade

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3121-3127

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RESEARCH

Exposure to bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate causes sperm quality deteriorations, oxidative stress and down-regulates the expression of Catsper2 gene and protein in testis of mice

Shabnam Mohammadi, Seyed Mehdi Hasanian, Farzad Rahmani, Mahsa Akbari Oryani, Mehdi Jalali, Farimah Beheshti, Parisa Haeri

Purpose: Environmental factors such as exposure to heavy metals and air pollutants are factors influencing the male fertility. The present study was conducted to determine the effect of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate administration

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3128-3136

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Chlamydia pneumoniae seropositivity among public health and health informatics students in Ha'il University, Saudi Arabia

Rafat Zreiq, Fahad D. Algahtani, Shadi Sulaiman, Mohd Saeed, Fares Alshammari, Reem M. Ali

Chlamydia pneumoniae is a common respiratory tract infectious bacterium and associated with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3137-3147

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CASE REPORT

Multiple Myeloma presenting as Hypercalcemic Crisis: A case report

Akhilesh Annadatha, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla, Amol Bhawane, Anuj Varma, Amol Andhale

Multiple myeloma, a disease of the plasma cells, clinically presents as lytic bone lesions, hypercalcemia, renal failure, and secretion of either complete immunoglobulins (light and heavy chain) or incomplete immunoglobulins (light chain).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3148-3152

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ANALYSIS

Image guidance endoscopic sinus & skull base surgery in children

Zahra Almoumen, Ali Almomen, Hashim W AlShakhs, Mohammed AlSaeed, Abdullah AlShakhs, Layla Abd Alaziz Almzraq, Mohammed A. Al Ameer, Salma Emad Algargoosh

Background: Endoscopic sinus surgery in children has been used for treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis, complicated acute sinusitis, sinus tumor, meningoceles and congenital sinonasal malformations

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3153-3157

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Alterations associated in dendritic cells sub-types in smokers and non-smokers

Amal A Alattas, Nuha A Alkhattabi, Maryam H Alzahrani

Introduction: Dendritic cells (DCs) consider as greatest significance cells of innate and adaptive immune system because they connect both types. These cells are necessary for controlling immunity and tolerance balance

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3158-3167

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Trending career preferences of future dentists of Saudi Arabia and factors influencing their choices

Bahija Basheer, Feras Aloushan, Mamdouh AlHarbi, Khalid AlHazmi, Khaled Alhelal, Abdullah Alanazi, Sliuman Alnashwan, Meshal Alsayed, Yazeed Alrajeh

Aim: This study is intended to highlight the current career choices and the speciality preferences and the motivating factors of all 27 dental collages in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3168-3176

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Effects of passive smoking on perioperative respiratory and cardiovascular complications

Shammah Ahmed Ali, Newigy MK

Objective: In this study, we aimed to research whether there is significant difference in the incidence of cardiovascular and respiratory complications during intraoperative and postoperative periods and the duration of recovery in patients who exposed passively to tobacco smoke compared with unexposed patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3177-3181

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Prevalence and pattern of analgesic misuse among patients attending primary health care centre in Makkah

Abrar Alharbi, Fahad Saqib Lodhi, Adeel Ahmed Khan

Background: The inappropriate use of analgesics can have implications on health and can also have effect on quality of life. This inappropriate use can lead to misusing healthcare resources and increasing healthcare costs

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3182-3190

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Implant based reconstruction in large ptotic breasts

Tarek Hashem, Ahmed Farahat

Introduction: Breast reconstruction in women with large ptotic breasts is a challenging surgical procedure. Nipple sparing mastectomy is associated with increased surgical morbidity

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3191-3198

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An Investigation of the Effect of Anxiety and Religious Beliefs on Decision-Making Attitudes to Lumbar Microdiscectomy

Murat Kiraz, Seda Kiraz

Background: The effects of religious beliefs on health have been investigated for many years. Although this issue has been investigated in many scientific studies, whether there is a significant relationship between anxiety and religiousness is still discussed

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3199-3205

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Comparison of the efficacy of Aripiprazole and Risperidone in improving the obsessive symptoms in bipolar disorder comorbid with obsessive-compulsive disorder

Reza Kookalani, Fatemeh Sadat Ghoreishi, Fatemeh Assarian, Mojtaba Sehat

Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be associated with bipolar disorder at the same time. Studies show that the relatively high synchronization of these two disorders throughout the life span is about 9-39%.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3206-3214

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CASE REPORT

Infected non union in an operated compound fracture of shaft of humerus: A case report

Kiran Saoji, Mohit Dadlani, Gajanan Pisulkar, Aditya Kekatpure, Amit Saoji

Introduction: Infected non-union of humerus is a chronic disorder, which pose many difficulties to the patient and the surgeon and the treatment is long term and time consuming.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3215-3221

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An Infant with Complete Corpus Callosum Agenesis: Case Report

Ali Hassan A. Ali, Mohammed H. Karrar Alsharif, Omar O. Serhan, Mohammed I. Alnafisah, Yousef K. Alhuzaimi, Khalid S. Alghamdi, Naif M. Alqahtani, Abdulaziz S. Alonazi

Corpus callosum is an important commissure, which connects the right and left hemispheres. Corpus callosum agenesis is a relatively uncommon malformation of the brain in our society of KSA

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3222-3225

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ANALYSIS

Comparison between intubation and noninvasive ventilation in management of ICU chest trauma patients

Gaser Ali, Ehab Sobhy

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of endotracheal intubation with mechanical ventilation and noninvasive ventilation as the most in common methods used in management of ICU chest trauma patients.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3226-3233

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No-prep veneers versus traditional veneers: Steps and follow up cases

Reem Ajaj

A beautiful smile is a smile that looks good, natural, healthy, conservative and can last. No-prep indirect veneers are a conservative cosmetic treatment that can be made of 0.3 mm thick laminate

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3234-3258

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A survey on obesity and overweight among intermediate school Saudi male students at Albaha city

Elfatih Mirghani M. Salih, Abdulelah Mohammed Ali Alghamdi, Ali Yahya B Alzahrani, Saeed Ali Saeed Alzahrani

Introduction: Childhood obesity is a major health problem associated with a widespread range of comorbidities and complications. As its prevalence is increasing, childhood obesity is emerging as a genuine public health problem among globally as well as in the Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3259-3265

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CASE REPORT

Basal cell carcinoma over the breast with unusual presentation: A case report

Sahal Samarkandy, Awdh Alamri, Bushra Alradadi, Basel Almalki

The most common skin malignancy is basal cell carcinoma. Sun exposed areas are most commonly affected sites in the body because sun exposure is the main risk factor

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3266-3269

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Post radiofrequency full thickness burn in a case of osteoid osteoma of ulna: A case report and review of literature

Aditya Kekatpure, Naresh Dhaniwala, Aashay Kekatpure, Abhiram Awasthi, Suvarn Gupta, Sunil Nikose, Kiran Saoji, Priyank Bhatt, Ulhas Dudhekar

Case: 33-year-old male was diagnosed as a case of Osteoid Osteoma of right Ulna based on clinical history and radiological investigation

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3270-3276

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Status epilepticus presenting feature of pulmonary embolism: Rarest of rare combination

Charan Bagga, Iftekhar Ansari, Amrutha Garikapathi, Irshadvs, Srinivas Naik, Sachin Agrawal, Sunil Kumar

Generalized seizures secondary to underlying pulmonary embolisim is rare phenomenon. Pulmonary embolism is a significant cause of mortality due to difficulty in diagnosis especially in absence of any obvious clues

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3277-3280

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PERSPECTIVE

In Light of COVID-19 Crisis: Proposed Guidelines for the “New Norm” of Anatomy Teaching

Mohammed H. Karrar Alsharif, Hosam Eldeen Elsadig Gasmalla, Abubaker Y. Elamin, Juman M. Almasaad, Ahmed Eisa Elhag

The recent COVID-19 has impacted all the human activities around the globe, and medical education was no exception. During this time, e-learning and technology-enhanced learning has gained more attention

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3281-3290

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ANALYSIS

RETRACTED: Value of plasma NGAL in the diagnosis of cardiorenal syndrome type 1

Hao Thai Phan, Tien Anh Hoang, Bao Bui Hoang, Minh Van Huynh

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3291-3301

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Relative frequency of odontogenic and non- odontogenic cysts – A retrospective analysis of 145 cases

Somalee Mahapatra, Priyanka Debta, Saswati Siddhartha, Manoranjan Dash, Preeti Y Shadangi, Anurag Dani

Background: The purpose of this study is to determine the frequency of distribution of odontogenic cysts and non odontogenic cysts in Odisha based population

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3302-3311

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Criteria for Successful Salvage of Failing Autogenous Hemodialysis Arteriovenous Fistulae Using balloon Angioplasty

Ahmed Fathy Abdelaziz Abohadr, Mohamed Mahmoud Zaki, Atef Abdel Hameed Desoky, Mostafa Soliman Abdelbary

Background: Hemodialysis arteriovenous fistula dysfunction is a big challenging problem. Maintenance of this vascular access is one of corner stones in the care of patients with end stage renal disease

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3312-3318

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Causes and Clinical Presentation of Upper Airway Obstruction among Sudanese Children

Yaseen Mohammed Alameen, Amar Fathi Mohamed Khalifa

Background: Acute upper airway obstruction regardless of the cause can be a life- threatening emergency. Complete obstruction will lead to respiratory failure followed by cardiac arrest in minutes

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3319-3323

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The use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in vaginoperineorrhaphy (rectocele repair)

Ettedal Aljahdali

Introduction: This study presenting experience of utilizing neuromuscular stimulation in posterior vaginal wall muscles repair to identify pelvic floor muscles defects

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3324-3335

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Right Ventricular Function after isolated Mitral valve Replacement in Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis with Pulmonary Hypertension

Ahmed M Nasr, Ahmed M. Fathy Ghoneim, Ahmed Abdel Galeel Ahmed, Mohamed Alaa Nady, Ahmed Elminshawy

Background: Right ventricular global function (RVF) of the high pressure right ventricle in mitral stenosis patient's post Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR) had not been well-defined

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3336-3346

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Risk factors for hypertension disease among a population in Al-Fasher City – Sudan

Ahmed Abdalla Jarelnape

Background: Hypertension is the most significant risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney maladies and the main risk factor for mortality. Aim: To study the risk factors of hypertension among the adult population.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3347-3352

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Pediatrics otological emergencies among Sudanese children

Shaimaa Salaheldeen Mahmoud, Amar Fathi Mohamed Khalifa

Background: Otological emergencies among children are very common in all communities. Swift recognition and prompt institution of management is very crucial to successful outcome of otological emergencies

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3353-3361

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The prognostic value of B-catenin, CD10 and p63 Immunohistochemical expression in urothelial carcinoma

Abdulkarim Hasan, Reda Elhawary, Nasser Omar, Esam Mandour

Background: Detection of high-grade urothelial carcinoma is important for modification of therapy and improving the prognosis. We studied the prognostic value of β-catenin, CD10 and p63

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3362-3369

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CASE REPORT

Aesthetic management of missing anterior teeth in Binder Syndrome- A Case report

Shriya Prakash Murarka, Sunita Shrivastav, Ranjit Kamble, Pooja S. Bidwai, Swapnaja Gosavi, Zoher Merchant

Poor esthetics and its management is a vital orthodontic goal in adults is one of the prime concerns during orthodontic treatment is maintaining the esthetics.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3370-3375

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Prevalence of depression among chronic back pain patients attending district hospital in Malaysia

Mohammad Arshad Ikram, Philip George, Jasmin Can Wei Ng, Sinthia Ramani, Saw Yeon Ng, Abdul Rauf Bin Hj Ahmad, Fazrina Ayu Binti Abdul Sani, Denesh Kumar Shunmugam, Andrew Vinesh Susinadan, Syed Shahzad Hasan

Background: It is generally agreed that the relationship between chronic low back pain and depression is bidirectional. Depression can complicate the management and interfere with recovery in chronic back pain and similarly, chronic back pain can induce depression.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3376-3384

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Value of plasma NGAL in the 12-month all-cause mortality prognosis of acute heart failure or acute decompensated heart failure

Hao Thai Phan, Tien Anh Hoang, Bao Bui Hoang, Minh Van Huynh

Background: The presence of acute kidney injury in the setting of acute heart failure (AHF) or acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is very popular and was called cardiorenal syndrome 1 (CRS1).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3385-3394

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Evaluation of effect of atrifel (product of traditional Iranian medicine) on patients with migraine headaches associated with gastrointestinal symptoms

Hemaseh Tavahen, Majid Emtiazy

Background: Migraine is an acute non-communicable psychiatric disease, which causes many problems for affected patients, creating defects in the life process of these individuals

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3395-3403

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An investigation of empathy in Vietnamese and Indonesian children

Vinh-Long Tran-Chi, Liftiah Liftiah, Hai The Hoang, Thuy-Trinh Ngo-Thi, Hong-Gam Ngo-Thi

Empathy is essential to healthy relationships and overall well-being. Previous research suggests that children from East Asian cultures experience more personal distress and less empathic concerns than those from western cultures

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3404-3412

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Pediatric neuroinfection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and Varicella-zoster virus: A case report

Olha Shvaratska, Victor Mavrutenkov, Tatiana Mavrutenkova

Background: Pediatric co-infections are an emerging problem due to their ascending prevalence and tendency to blur typical clinical presentation of particular diseases

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3413-3420

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Early gait training program and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in the patient with post debridement amputation – A rare case report

Aachal Birelliwar, Vrushali Athawale, Angela kapoor, Waqar M. Naqvi

Introduction: Lower limb amputation is most common amputation. Indication for amputation is traumatic injuries, tumours, vascular diseases and thermal injuries

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3421-3426

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Social stigma associated with COVID-19 infection in Saudi Arabia: A population based study

Ahmed M. El-Malky, Haya J. Albalawi, Talal A. Alotaibi, Abdullah I. Alamoudi, Dhari A. Aldhafeeri, Khlood A. Alshammari, Afnan A. Alshammari, Turki I. Al-khalaf, Fayez El Shaer

Background: Saudi Arabia is one of the nations impacted by the epidemic of COVID-19. Objectives: To address psycho-behavioral problems to the pandemic of COVID-19 in the whole population of Saudi Arabia, namely: 1) obstacles to infection control measures against COVID infections; 2) adverse responses to COVID-19; and 3) fear among the general population in Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3427-3437

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Virgin Olive Oil Protects the Cornea against Diabetes-Induced Damage in Rats: A Biochemical and Histological Study

Hebah Abdullah Alwafi, Elham Hamed AlGahdali, Buthaina M. Aljehany, Soha Ramadan Altamimi, Hanadi Alwafi, Abdullah Alfayez, Soad Shaker, Hailah Mohammed Almohaimeed

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic health problem with a growing spread universally. Diabetes poses severe health complications, including neuropathy, cardiomyopathy, and ocular difficulty which is a typical complaint between diabetic subjects

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3438-3446

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Knowledge about Cancer Screening among Medical Students and Interns at University of Jeddah and King Abdul-Aziz University

Ahmed Hamed Aljahdali, Hisham Rizk, Mohammed Alsatti, Rayan Molawi, Raed Alharbi, Abdullah Alzahrani

Background: Cancer screening has been a significant factor leading to reduce the burden of morbidity and death from cancer. Screening is described as presuming identification of an unknown disease with examinations, tests, or other methods that can be applied quickly and easily in a healthy asymptomatic population

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3447-3458

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RESEARCH

The relationship between Adipocytokines & Ghrelin and Obesity associated with Type II Diabetes Mellitus among Jordanians

Sameeh Al- Sarayreh, Jehad Al-Shuneigat, Yousef Al–Saraireh, Faris Alsaraireh, Arwa Rawashdeh, Samir Mahgoub

Background: Type II DM and obesity are both chronic diseases of high morbidity and mortality rates. Impaired glucose regulation is contributed to DM. Obesity is under effect of appetite regulating peptides including leptin and adiponectin, ghrelin and NPY

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3459-3468

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In vitro antiviral activity of Illicium verum and Zingiber officinale ethanolic extracts

Rami S. Habeballa, Elsamoual Ibrahim Ahmedani, Nabil S. Awad, Mohamed A. Abdein

The emergence of viral isolates resistant to viral drugs confirmed the need to constantly discover new and effective antiviral drugs. Medicinal plants represent a safe and renewable source for antiviral drug development which used instead of the chemically synthesized drugs that characterised by many other side effects

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3469-3480

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Association between whey protein supplements and acne vulgaris

Aziz AlSohaimi

From process of isolated from milk, whey protein was formed. Whey proteins are Whey protein is consisting of β-lactoglobulin, immunoglobulins, α-lactalbumin, Lactoferrin, Lactoperoxidase, glycomacropeptide (GMP) and Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3481-3484

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Investigating the appropriateness of antibiotic usage and misuse for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the clinics at King Abdul-Aziz Hospital (KAH) in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Shahad Al-Ahmadi, Yosra Al-Hindi

Inflammation or infection of the urinary tract is considered to be a critical and common condition that can affect vast numbers of patients yearly. Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions lead to an increased risk to patients whom can face bacterial resistance

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3485-3493

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Knowledge, awareness, and attitudes of population in Eastern Province during outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Eman Elsheikh, Hassan H. Alhamoud, Ahmed Z. Alkhars, Abdullah I. Albeladi, Norah F. AlEid, Ahmad A. Almuhanna, Fatimah M. Alabdulmuhsin, Mohammed A. Alabdullah

Objective: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been declared a pandemic. The current study aimed to assess public’s knowledge, perception, and attitude during COVID-19 outbreak

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3494-3505

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Comparative analysis of postural stability in elite and novice recurve archers

Pranita Ganjave, Ajit Dabholkar

Introduction: Archery is a static game which needs extreme precision, strength and endurance of upper body. Besides this, postural stability is another crucial factor determining the outcome of every shot

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3506-3512

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Intra-lesional Injection of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens as an Immunotherapy for Warts: Open Label Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial

Abdulmajeed Alajlan

Background: Warts are typically skin growths caused by Human Papilloma virus affecting all age groups. Resistance to conventional therapy is a common characteristic of the lesion

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3513-3522

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CASE REPORT

Lichen Planus Pigmentosus on the palms: Case Report

Mryam N. Haddad, Mashael A. Alsulami, Raghad T. Aldibane, Khalid A. Al hawsawi

Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is uncommon variant of Lichen planus (LP). Lichen planus is a common inflammatory condition of unknown etiology.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3523-3526

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Recognizing Predictors of Ischemic Bowel in Patients with Mechanical Acute Small Bowel Obstruction - A Retrospective Study

Tamer M Abdelrahman, Alaa E Younes

Early and precise diagnosis of bowel strangulation is the main focus of clinicians treating bowel obstructions due to the high morbidity and mortality rate associated with this disease.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3527-3536

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CASE REPORT

Emergence profile in anterior implant region by gingival recontouring – 2 year follow up

Syed Ershad Ahmed, Parithimar Kalaignan S

In spite of successful osseointegration of dental implants, many patients often are displeased with the outcome of the implant treatment due to the poor esthetics of the final restoration

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3537-3541

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Vulvar itching among female general population of Saudi Arabia: Cross sectional study

Zahra Wasel Alismail, Shaykhah Abdulraouf M. Al saeed, Fatimah Sami Albattat, Hajar Hashim S.Alhashim, Ayshah Mohammed K Alhakeem, Maryam Hussain S.Alayesh, Fatimah Fuad A.Al hani, Anwar Mohammed Aljezan, Noor Ali Alghanem, Sajeda Mohammed Almishal

Background: Vulvar itching can affect any woman at any age. It can lead to scratching and rubbing which can break the skin and can lead to soreness, bleeding and skin infections.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3542-3549

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CASE REPORT

Malignant Brenner Tumor- A rare case of ovarian carcinoma

Shikha M. Toshniwal, Saunitra A. Inamdar, Himanshi D. Agarwal, Sakshi R. Sharma

Ovarian cancer are a heterogenous group of tumors, involving a variety of histological tissue ranging from epithelial tissue, connective tissues, specialized hormone secreting cells to germinal and embryonal cells. Brenner Tumor’ (BT) is a rare epithelial ovarian tumor accounting for about 1-2% of all ovarian neoplasms

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3550-3554

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A simple technique for orientation of iris disc in custom made ocular prosthesis using a transparent graph grid- A case report

Varadharaju Vinutha Kumari, Sami Alduwayhi, Saquib Ahmed Shaikh, Meena kumarai Chikkanna, Narendranath Kumar Ajay, Lavanya Thota

An ocular prosthesis restores the confidence and self-esteem of the patient. Various techniques have been in use to fabricate such prostheses

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3555-3560

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Knowledge, attitude, and perception of dental undergraduate students in different dental schools in Riyadh towards diagnosis and management of dental trauma – A cross sectional study

Asma Al-tamimi, Fatemah Al-rwais, Reem Al-meaither, Reem Al-hefdhi, Sarah Al-zahrani

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and the attitude of dental students toward management of dental trauma cases and to assess the effect of dental education on that, in several dental colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3561-3571

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Surgical management of pediatric inguinal hernia repair

Mohammad S Mohammad Alnoaiji, Asmaa Ghmaird, Tahani Alrashidi, Sarah Rayyani, Mastorah Aljuhani, Razan Aljohani, Sarah Alsalem, Bayan Alatawi, Ebtesam Alatawi, Eid Alshahrani

Background: Inguinal hernia (IH) is considered the most common surgical procedure performed in pediatric patients. IH is more prominent in males. Objective: The purpose of this study to investigate the epidemiology and outcomes of IH in our center

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3572-3578

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CASE REPORT

An unusual case of hematemesis in a case of cirrhosis with portal hypertension- in a realm of double jeopardy

Amol Andhale, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla, Sujal Patel, Shubham Nimkar, Mansi Patel

Portal hypertension in cirrhotic patients causes hematemesis usually due to rupture of esophageal varices. At the same time portal hypertension is also a risk factor for development of splenic artery aneurysm (SAA).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3579-3583

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Length of the umbilical cord among Sudanese neonates

Elghazaly A. Elghazaly

Objective: Study the human umbilical cord before and after the delivery is importance, because it is plays an essential role in the fetal development. The aim of this work is to measure the umbilical cord length in term Sudanese neonates and to study the differences in cord length, between singleton to twin birth and between neonatal genders

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3584-3589

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The relationship of biceps brachii muscle cross-sectional area with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its severity

Amir-Reza Dalili, Milad Fadaei, Seyyed-Ali Alavi, Saeid Sadeghi Joni, Yasaman Soleimanmanesh, Nazanin Soleimanmanesh

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multi-dimensional disease and one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. In patients with COPD, extra-pulmonary effects of this disease such as muscle atrophy are often seen.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3590-3601

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Evaluation of immune factors of blood serum after pulpectomy of dog’s teeth using two root filling material

Leila Basir, Zahra Basir, Hadi Naddaf, Maryam Kouchak, Shabnam Rasti

Background and Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the immune factors of blood serum (IgG, IgM, and IgE serum levels and complement components C3 and C4 and blood cells after pulpectomy of dog's teeth using two root fillers (ZOE and Chitosan).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3602-3613

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Hand Hygiene and knowledge of Intensive Care Unit Visitors towards Hospital Acquired Infection

Albaraa Altowijri, Maryam Alenzi, Basmah Albalawi, Jumanah Algoufi, Khalid Alqarni, Maram Albaqami, Rawabi Aljayani, Wejdan Aljohani, Hanan Aljammaz, Reuof Alamri

Background: Poor compliance with hand hygiene (HH) is associated with higher rates of hospital-acquired infection (HAI). Aim: to determine HH compliance of intensive care units (ICUs) visitors as well as knowledge of visitors towards HAI

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3614-3622

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Consumer-Oriented Evaluation of the Clinical Service Provided in Diabetic Health Education: A Prospective Observational Study

Yasser Sabr

Background: Lack of knowledge and understanding about diabetes are important barriers to cure. Treatment of diabetes alone without education is not sufficient. Patient education could meet us today on our cell phones

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3623-3638

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Assessment of the role of umbilical artery doppler ultrasound in predicting mode of delivery and neonatal outcome in high risk pregnancy

Ghada S. Al sakkal, Alan A. Abdul kader

Objective: to assess umbilical artery Doppler indices in relation to fetal outcome in high risk pregnancies. Methods: The present prospective study was carried out from the 1st of January 2019 until the 1st of October 2019 in Maternity Teaching Hospital in Erbil, Kurdistan Region-Iraq.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3639-3646

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Screening L-Glutaminase producing some Pseudomonas sp. isolated from contact lenses by Rapid Plate Assay

Al-Zahrani NH

L-glutaminase is enzyme led to decomposition glutamine to glutamic and ammonia in the presence of water. Twenty isolates were isolated from the eyes wearers’ lenses in Jeddah city-Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3647-3654

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RESEARCH

Changes in blood and inner organs of immunodeficient rats induced by complex of natural peptides and proteins with immunostimulating activity

Elena Kotenkova, Ekaterina Vasilevskaya, Ekaterina Barysheva, Irina Chernukha, Andrey Lisitsyn

The results of complex extract (Sus Scrofa thymus, spleen and lymph nodes) and its fractions (molecular weight: <5 kDa; 5-30 kDa; > 30 kDa) study on alterations in morphology, blood biochemical status, and antioxidant capacity of Wistar rats

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3655-3663

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The proportion of Hepatitis B among drugs abusers in Al-Huda prisoners in Sudan

Mohammed A. Noureddin

Aim: This study was designed to determine the proportion of hepatitis B virus (HBV) among drug abuser in three prisons in Sudan, which include Al-Huda.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3664-3669

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Myasthenia Gravis in Pregnancy, Disease Course and Outcome: Prospective Observational Study

Waleed H Alkhamis, Wael A Abdelkarim, Ahmed Abdulwahab Abdulkarim

Background and objectives: Pregnant ladies with MG can have normal pregnancy and delivery, but the course is unpredictable, however, worsening of symptoms occurs more likely during the first trimester and puerperium

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3670-3678

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CASE REPORT

Pickwickian syndrome with severe pulmonary hypertension: Deciphering the early connection

Nipun Bawiskar, Sameera Dronamraju, Parth Godhiwala, Chetan Rathi, Sunil Kumar

Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is commonly found in obesity hypoventilation syndrome but it has been assessed in very few studies. In patients referred to sleep clinics pulmonary hypertension is common among with OHS

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3679-3682

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Clinical Characteristics of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children: A Retrospective Study

Hamad A Hader, Tahani N Alrashidi, Yazeed A Alshehri, Nawaf Y Abdulhadi, Majed F Hosiky, Fayzah S Alrazhi, Manar A Alsaeedi, Anhar S AlQahtani, Jamilah H Alshahrani, Raghad S Almuidh, Ahmed H Alanazi

Inguinal hernia (IH) is one of the most common surgical conditions seen in pediatric age group and managed only surgically. Aim: The aim of our study was to investigate clinical characteristics of IH in children

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3683-3689

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Partial nephrectomy in surgical management of renal neoplasms - National Cancer Institute experience

Amr Mounir Selim, Waleed Mohamed Fadlalla

Background: Nephron sparing surgery (NSS) is currently considered the best alternative in treatment of renal tumors <4 cm and its indication is expanding to selected cases of lesions up to 7 cm in size (whether open, laparoscopic or robotic) compared to radical nephrectomy, and the benefit of preserving renal function.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3690-3695

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Does glenohumeral external rotation gain and glenohumeral internal rotation deficit predict shoulder injury in novice and elite badminton players?

Ajit Dabholkar, Shweta Attili

Introduction: Badminton incorporates repeated arm movements with overhead strokes. Prediction of shoulder injury in novice and elite badminton players was assessed by identifying glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) and glenohumeral

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3696-3704

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An unusual neurological complication of Desmopressin: A case report

Reem Alyoubi

Desmopressin is generally used to treat nocturnal enuresis but is not recommended for pediatric patients due to reports of seizures caused by an electrolyte imbalance.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3705-3708

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RESEARCH

Association between socio-demographical characteristics, comorbidities and anxiety burden during COVID-19 lockdown in Saudi Arabia

Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed, Emad Abboh Abdallah Abboh, Rania Abdeen Hussain Abdalla, Gamal eldin Mohamed Osman Elhussein

Background: During COVID-19, the majority of the globe nations have experienced horrible difficult times during the COVID -19 outbreak

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3709-3716

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Implementation of Virtual Consultations for Epilepsy during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Neurologists in Saudi Arabia

Reem Alyoubi, Sumayyah Kobeisy, Ahmed Elkady, Mashael Bamusa, Seham Alotaibi, Osama Muthaffar, Ahmed Bamaga, Sulaiman Alhindi, Naseem Alyahyawi, Huda Alyahyawi

Background: To reduce disease exposure, telemedicine has been used to help healthcare systems that have been faced with challenges since the COIVD-19 outbreak in managing emergency departments, outpatient care clinics and providing ongoing care to those with chronic illnesses such as epilepsy

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3717-3723

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Correlates of cigarette smoking, and risks for chronic respiratory illnesses among young male adults, in Qena, Upper Egypt

Raouf M. Afifi, Majed Al Harthi, Ashraf E. Saad, Faris S. Almalki, Sameh Sh. Zaytoun

Background: Despite the known harmful effects of tobacco smoking, it is still a common risk behavior of young adults worldwide. Aim: To measure correlates associated with cigarette smoking among young-men residents of Qena, Upper Egypt and subsequent chronic bronchial illness

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3724-3735

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CASE REPORT

MESIODENS: An atypical case report of 53-year-old male patient

Amira Ibrahim Albalawi, Abdulrahman Saleh Alolayan, Eida Ahmed Shahin, Lama Rafat Alrassan

Supernumery teeth can be defined as excessive quantity of teeth as compared to regular dentition. A 53-year-old male patient visited Riyadh Elm University Muneseya campus with chief complaint was pain in lower anterior region, which included a mesiodens having pain for one month

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3736-3741

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Alendronate ameliorates LS-BMD and BMD Z-score in β-thalassemia major pediatric patients. A single-arm clinical study

Mohamed Ramadan Elshanshory, Adel Ali Erfan, Amr Mohammed Tawfek El Badry, Ahmad Abdel Hameed Shaat, Lenah Saeed Binmahfouz, Nagla Abd El-Aziz El-Shitany

Introduction: Osteoporosis associated with β-thalassemia major (β-Thal) has emerged as a significant problem due to increasing life expectancy in those patients. Aim: The aim of the current research was to evaluate the therapeutic effect of alendronate in β-Thal children with either low or very low bone mineral density (BMD).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3742-3748

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Atypical presentation of Cogan’s syndrome with granulomatous anterior uveitis - A case report

Heba Joharjy, Pierre-Jean Pisella, David Bakhos, Alexandra Audemard, Marie Laure Le Lez

Introduction: Cogan’s syndrome is a scarce inflammatory disorder that mostly impacts the visual and audiovestibular (AV) function. There are two common classifications of Cogan’s syndrome (CS), typical and atypical CS

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3749-3752

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Management of mid mesial canal in mandibular first molar – A case report

Nidhi Motwani, Anuja Ikhar, Pradnya Nikhade, Manoj Chandak, Samrudhi Khatod, Vrushali Zamare

The outcome and long term prognosis of the successful root canal therapy relies on the awareness and thorough understanding of variations in morphology that may exist in the root canals

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3753-3758

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A rare presentation of a giant sebaceous cyst in the breast- case report

Anurag Anupkumar Bhattacharjee, Bhavaniprasad Kalagani, Harshal Ramteke, Anil Agrawal, Ravi Ponnugoti, Deepak gupta, Sagar Rathod, Niveditha suresh

Cystic swellings of the sebaceous gland occurring due to blockage of their ducts, which opens commonly into the hair follicles, are called as sebaceous cysts. They become distended by their own secretary materials i.e. sebum (yellowish cheesy pultaceous material) secondary to blockage

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3759-3765

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Comprehensive rehabilitation of a rare case of hemangioma following subsequent attempts with vertebral stabilization

Madhuri Wane, Tejaswini Fating, Waqar M. Naqvi, Pratik Phansopkar, Arti Sahu, Sohael M. Khan

Vertebral body haemangioma is the most prevalent non-painful, slow-growing benign tumours of the spine. These are malformed vascular tumours, which primarily involve the vertebra and may extend to the epidural space

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3766-3772

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Postoperative analgesic effect of intraoperative loading dose of morphine in caesarean section

Iyad Abbas Salman, Hawazen Mohammed El-moraeb, Haider Abbass Hassen

Objective: evaluate the effect of intraoperative morphine intravenous (IV) in addition to tramadol and NSAIDs on post-operative analgesia in cesarean sections.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3773-3778

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Facial fractures in patients with firearm injuries in Jazan Province; Profiles and Outcomes

Ebtissam Mohammed Sahli, Mashael Hassan Mujalli, Mokhtar M. Abdel- Latif, Ali Mohammed Makrami

Objective: To establish the pattern of facial fractures, the most common fracture sites in patients with firearms injuries, then to determine which type of treatment was provided, duration of hospitalization and outcomes.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3779-3784

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RESEARCH

Risk of death from motorcycle accidents in North-western Iran and associated factors

Leili Abedi Gheslaghi, Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani, Mehdi Noroozi, Mohsen Barouni, Hamid Sharifi

Introduction: Death from motorcycle crashes has destructive effects on the society. This study aims to identity the risk of death from motorcycle crashes in East Azarbaijan Province, Iran

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3785-3795

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Evaluation of Hand Hygiene Compliance among Adult Intensive Care Units’ Visitors and Their Role as a Vector of Pathogens

Albaraa Altowijri, Khalid Alfifi, Maryam Alenzi, Rabab Aljayani, Ahmad Alanazi, Abeer Asiri, Mastorah Aljuhani, Rama Abu Alez, Tahani Alrashidi

Background: Patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) show an increased rate of health care-associated infections. Visitors play important role in the well-being of hospitalized patients, but unfortunately, they occasionally expose them to infection

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3796-3804

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Awareness of uterine fibroid with prevalence and symptomatic burden among women in Saudi Arabia- A cross-sectional survey

Zahraa M. Alhashim, Yasir A. Ibrahim

Objectives: Women at the middle and late reproductive years are at high risk of developing fibroids. It is the most common benign tumor in females. So, the objective of this study is to assess the awareness of Saudi women about uterine fibroid and to assess its prevalence and symptomatic burden among them.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3805-3814

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To evaluate inter manual transfer of improved performance in similar functional tasks in untrained hand after training the dominant hand

Dheeraj Lamba

Objective: Human beings display some degree of dextrality that is a preference to use one hand for tasks. About 90% humans are right handed and therefore left hemisphere dominant for manual skills

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3815-3827

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Radio-cytopathologic correlation of the thyroid nodule

Atiya Al Zahrani, Yousaf Alawi, Amjad Khan, Osama Mukhtar, Ibrahim Mahmoud Ajwah, Faisal Atallah Alatawi, Mohammed Ali Albalawi, Hanan Rizqallah Alharbi, Abdulaziz Saeed Alghamdi, Rawan Defallah Alzahrani, Hayat Mohammed Alharbi, Raghad Turki Asiri, Alshayma’a Akram Alanazi, Waad Maher Alqulayti, Roaid Khan

Background: Ultrasonographic features of thyroid nodule are very helpful in predicting the risk of thyroid cancer. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is the primary diagnostic methodology used for thyroid nodule evaluation

Medical Science, 2020, 24(105), 3828-3834

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