Volume 24, Issue 106, November - December, 2020

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Background: Genes associated with obesity might play a role in pathogenesis of PCOS such as fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene. Objective: To investigate the association between the common variant rs9939609 of FTO gene with PCOS in Egyptian women in respect to obesity and insulin resistance. Methods: This study was conducted on (50) Egyptian female patients diagnosed as PCOS according to the criteria of Rotterdam Revised (2003) (Group I, patients) and (50) age-matched apparently healthy females (Group II, controls). PCOS patients were classified according to obesity as well as insulin resistance. Detection of FTO rs9939609 polymorphism was done by real time polymerase chain reaction. Results: This study revealed a significant difference between group I and group II as regards FTO genotypes A/A, A/T and T/T with increase in frequency of A/T and T/T genotypes in PCOS patients (56% A/T and 8% T/T) compared with controls (4% and 0% ; respectively). Conclusion: FTO gene variant rs9939609 is associated with PCOS susceptibility in Egyptian women. The association has been demonstrated in both obese and non-obese patients as well as in PCOS patients with insulin resistance and non-insulin resistance. (Ref: Wessam El Sayed Saad, Aziza Ahmed El Sebai, Maram Mohamed Maher, Alaa Mahmoud Heikal. Study of the common variant rs9939609 of FTO gene polymorphism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3845-3854).

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ANALYSIS

Healthcare students’ perception about mental illnesses– A cross-sectional study

Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Ahmed A. Albassam, Ziyad S. Almalki, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal

Objective: This study evaluated perceptions of healthcare students of a university regarding mental illnesses (MIs). Methods: The convenience sampling method was adopted to target the study participants and to obtain the data

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3835-3844

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Study of the common variant rs9939609 of FTO gene polymorphism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Wessam El Sayed Saad, Aziza Ahmed El Sebai, Maram Mohamed Maher, Alaa Mahmoud Heikal

Background: Genes associated with obesity might play a role in pathogenesis of PCOS such as fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3845-3854

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The Effects of Itraconazole on the Lipid Profile in Humans and Rabbits

Abdulmajeed Alajlan, Sami Alsuwaidan, Ali Mustafa, Omar Alshiekh, Huda Alkreathy

Objectives: To investigate the effects of the azole antifungal agent, itraconazole, on the lipid profile of patients attending the dermatology clinics and any changes in serum creatinine associated

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3855-3867

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CASE REPORT

Dental management of a patient with epidermolysis bullosa: a case report

Ahmed Albariqi

Introduction: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare inherited disorders characterised by formation of blisters following minor trauma to the skin or mucosal surfaces.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3868-3873

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Polyradiculoneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal Plasma Cell Disorder, and Skin Changes (POEMS) Syndrome: A case report

Raneem Alraheili, Turki Alwasaidi

Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, M Proteins, and Skin changes (POEMS) syndrome is a rare type of plasma cell dyscrasia. It is a paraneoplastic syndrome with multiple systemic manifestations

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3874-3880

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Knowledge of mental health challenges among healthcare students – Findings from a medical university

Ahmed A Albassam, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Fahad I Al-Saikhan, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal

Objective: This study aimed to determine the knowledge about mental health challenges (MHCs) among healthcare students in a medical university.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3881-3890

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Oral healthcare attitude among students of a medical university

Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal

Objective: This study determined the attitude of university students about oral healthcare practices. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the attitude of university students about oral healthcare in a medical university

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3891-3900

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Attitude of future healthcare professionals towards Ebola virus disease

Ahmed A Albassam, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Fahad I Al-Saikhan, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the attitude of future healthcare professionals regarding the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in a medical university

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3901-3910

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New tendencies of proteolysis/fibrinolysis pharmacological modulation with experimental Alzheimer’s disease

Olga Kmet, Nataliia Filipets, Taras Kmet, Yurii Vepriuk, Kateryna Vlasova

Nowadays effective methods to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease are lacking, therefore exploration of new tendencies concerning pathogenic therapy of the disease remains of topical interest

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3911-3917

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Basal Cell Carcinoma in Iraq: An Observational Study

Firas Fakhir Altameemi

Objective: The study aimed to detect the association between demographical, clinical, and pathological characteristics of Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) in Iraq

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3918-3922

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Clinical value of the inflammatory markers for predicting the severity of community-acquired pneumonia in children

Olena Koloskova, Tetiana Bilous, Lorina Іvanova, Olena Korotun, Roman Tkachuk, Tetiana Shchudrova, Mariana Hrytsiuk, Volodymyr Bilous, Fedir Herman

The research aimed to study the association of clinical course and inflammatory markers with the risk of severe community-acquired pneumonia in children and to define the diagnostic and prognostic significance of individual markers

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3923-3930

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Second hip fracture in osteoporotic patients and its risk factors in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A case-control study

Mohammad K Alsaleem, Ali A Alsakkak, Adia A Almutairi, Zahrah A Al Abdullah

Background: Osteoporosis is a systemic disorder characterized by microarchitectural deterioration of bone and decreased bone mass with increased bone fragility resulting in increased susceptibility to fracture

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3931-3938

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Outcomes of heart valve surgery during pregnancy: A single institute experiences

Dung H Van, Tuan M Vo, Chau NM Van, Bao Vo

Objective: Cardiac surgery during pregnancy often carries a high risk of death for both mother and baby. Herein, we report our experience of valvular surgery in pregnant patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3939-3944

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The Quality of life in patients with diabetic retinopathy – Madinah, 2019

Amal M Surrati, Badr O Alahmadi, Razan A Alawaz, Rana O Alrehaili

Background: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is the most microvascular complication that affects the retina and cause disability among diabetic patients.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3945-3952

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Quality indicators for prevention of device-associated infections in a limited resource setting

Howaydah Ahmed Othman, Marwa Mohamed Zalat, Essamedin Mamdouh Negm, Mohamed Mohamed Tawfeek, Rehab Hosny El- Sokkary

Background: In resource-limited countries, device-associated infections (DAIs) pose a real threat to patient safety as one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless, inadequate data from ICUs in the developing world is available.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3953-3960

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Single position for the management of ureterohydronephrosis in advanced malignancies

Vikas Sharma, Singh Dinesh, Gulati Smita, Agarwal Ankur, Gaur Abhay, Garg Pulkit, Khan Rafey

Introduction: Management of ureteral obstruction in the advanced abdominal or pelvic malignancy is challenging. Management of such patients requires percutaneous nephrostomy tube (PCN) placement or indwelling ureteral double j (DJ) stent insertion for drainage of the obstruction.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3961-3966

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Urothelial carcinoma in young adults-Single centre experience

Sharma Vikas, Bargotya Mona, Gulati Smita, Yadav Rahul, Faridi Shazib, Das Payel, Singh Dinesh, Agarwal Ankur, Khan Rafey, Mallick Kshitij

Introduction: Bladder cancer has been one of the most common urological malignancies. As per Indian cancer registry data, it is ninth most common cancer among men. Debate exists in the literature regarding the clinical behavior of bladder urothelial neoplasms in younger patients when compared with older patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3967-3971

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Experiences of Parenting Child with ASD during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Reem A Alyoubi, Ebtisam A Alofi

Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disorder with a set of behavioural expressions. The family life is struggling for having child with ASD. Parenting of autistic child has negative parenting consequences comprising elevated parents-stress and reduced their efficiency as compared to parents of normally developing children

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3972-3980

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The potential influence of SARS-COV-2 infection on cardiac biomarkers in al-Madinah patient

Walaa Mohammedsaeed

Background and aim: There have been increasing evidence that some biomarker levels may be altered according to the severity of Covid-19. The largest datasets have been published in the Asian population, owing to the location of the original outbreak.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3981-3986

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Lack of Association between Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism (rs4340) and Risk of Myocardial Infarction

Safaa Awad Mohammed Ibrahim, Elshazali Widaa Ali

Background: The enzyme ‘Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)’ modulates the fibrinolytic balance by converting angiotensin I into angiotensin II, which increase the activity of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3987-3993

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Public awareness of stroke risk factors and warning signs in the population of Ha'il region, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Ahmed Hameed Alreshidi, Ahmed Hamed Aljadani, Abdulilah Saad Aldhmadi, Abdulaziz Mohammed Alenezi, Jaser Sultan Alshamari, Sulaiman Saud Alsamaan, Rakan Ayyadah Alshammari, Abdulaziz Fahad Alhumaid, Basil Ayyadah Alshammari, Hessa Abdulla Alshammari

Background: Stroke is considered the commonest cause of death globally after ischemic heart disease. In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of stroke was estimated at 40 per 100,000 in the Eastern Province and, 43.8 per 100,000 per year in Riyadh with a male to female predominance of 2.2:1.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3994-4000

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Prevalence and Negative impact of Videogames among children and adolescents in Albaha city, KSA

Elfatih Mirghani M. Salih, Ahmed Hassan Alghamdi, Ali Yahya B. Alzahrani, Hamid A.H. Alghamdi, Fahad A. Saad Alghamdi, Abdulaziz Saleh M Alzubaidy

Introduction: Video games (VGs) have become widely spread nowadays occupying most of the leisure time of the children, this may affect their schooling, sleeping, and behavior adversely

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4001-4009

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CASE REPORT

Tuberculosis of the prostate in a patient presenting with acute retention of urine: A case report

Nerli R.B, Sushant Deole, Sreeharsha Nutalpati, Shridhar C Ghagane

Tuberculosis (TB) of the prostate is much less common than renal, vesiculo-seminal and epididyma lTB. Many urologists are unfamiliar with the diagnosis and management of prostatic TB with many cases found incidentally following transurethral resection

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4010-4013

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Renal cell carcinoma with tumour thrombus adherent to inferior vena caval wall: A case report

Niveditha S, Abhijit Dhale

To report a case of left renal cell carcinoma with tumour thrombus is extending into inferior vena caval wall. Case report: A 56 year old female patient presented with left flank pain and painless hematuria of 1 month duration

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4014-4018

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ANALYSIS

Uric acid levels in Saudi females with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Walaa Mohammedsaeed

Background and Aim: Many studies have shown a relationship between hyperuricemia, metabolic syndrome (MetS), and cardiovascular disease. However, there is a dearth of studies identifying this relationship in those with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4019-4025

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Correlation between Lipid Profile and Acne Vulgaris

Firas Fakhir Altameemi

Objective: assessment of lipid profile in acne patients and its relationship with acne occurrence and severity. Methods: A case-control study carried out in a private outpatient clinic during the period from March 2018 to June 2019, in the department of dermatology, Basrah, Iraq.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4026-4030

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Risk Factors and Awareness about Knee Osteoarthritis among Secondary School Teachers

Huda Ghanim Hussien, Yousif Abdul Raheem

Objective: find out the prevalence of risk factors for knee osteoarthritis among secondary school teachers and to estimate their awareness about knee osteoarthritis and to investigate the association between awareness level and risk factors.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4031-4039

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Nurses’ knowledge to pressure ulcer prevention at Hail hospitals in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Salwa Abd El Gawad Sallam, Lea L. Dando, Anamarie M. Velitario, Anna Liza A. Pardinas, Mildred L. Dizon, Jerold C. Alcantara

Background: Routine knowledge assessment ensures that nurses are guided on relevant and recent evidence-based practices to consistently provide efficient and safe patient care

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4040-4052

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The association between obesity/overweight and demographical characteristics in Northern Saudi Arabia

Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed, Abdulaziz Fahhad Saleh Alanazi, Hani Abdulrhman Almutairi, Raed Alasmar Bin Museibb Alenezi, Abdullah Selmi Suliman Alfarsi, Abdulmajeed Saud AlTamimi, Abdulrhman Fahad Hamad Alrashedy, Hamad Abdulrahman Hamad Alrasheedi

Background: Many factors have been claimed to contribute to the increased rates of obesity/overweight in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the association between obesity/overweight and demographical characteristics in Northern Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4053-4058

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Knowledge and awareness of adults towards space maintainers and willingness of space maintainer therapy in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Abdulrahman Alduhaymi, Abdulghani Saeed Al Zahrani, Abdullah Mohammed Abu Qarnayn, Anas Mohammed Al Mutlaq, Fawwaz Faisal Alabdallah, Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Mohammad Abdul Baseer

Introduction: Space maintainers play an important role, which are available in different types. These include removable as well as fixed appliances, both having specific characteristics

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4059-4063

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Type II Uterine Body Carcinoma (UBC), Pattern of the Disease in Egyptians, A Single Institutional Experience

Hala Aziz Shokralla, Ahmed Elsayed Fathalla

Background: UBC is 2nd common gynecological malignancy after cervix. It increases worldwide due to prolongation of life & obesity. Two main types exist (I & II); type II is more aggressive, occurs at older age, less common (20%), unrelated to estrogen, poorly differentiated and deeply invade myometrium

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4064-4072

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The effectiveness of structured education based on prerced on adherence of self-care behaviors in hemodialysis patients

Kobra Poudineh, Hossein Ansari, Iraj Zareban, Maryam Seraji, Gholamreza Masoudy

Background: Dialysis is enforcing physical and mental disorders to patients. The study aimed the investigation of the application of the educational intervention to the promotion of the self-Care behaviors

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4073-4079

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Factors related to mild cognitive impairment among type 2 diabetic patients attending Diabetes Center in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia 2019-2020

Abdullah Aljohani, Khadega Ahmed Salem, Anas Aljohani, Mujahid Aljohni, Zain Alghamdi, Rowaida Alhawsawi

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a world-wide impact, it affect many organs and systems. Mild cognitive impairment is a well-known phenomena in elderly.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4080-4090

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CASE REPORT

Effect of psychomotor physiotherapy with individualized physiotherapy program on pain, kinesiophobia and functional outcome following Transforaminal Interbody Lumbar Fusion (TLIF): A case report

Saumi Sinha, Rakesh Kumar Sinha, Pratik Phansopkar, Sachin Chaudhary

Introduction: Transforaminal Interbody Lumbar Fusion is a common surgical procedure for lumbar disc herniation. Pain, functional limitation and kinesiophobia are commonly reported after TLIF

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4091-4097

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ANALYSIS

Comparative study between Single Anastmosis Duodeno-ileal Bypass and one anastomosis-gastric bypass as regard remission of type-2 DM after application of DIAREM Scoring System

Alaa Abbas Sabry Moustafa, Moheb sharaby Eskandaros, Abdallah Hamed Ebrahim, Hany Khairy Mansour, Mina Mamdouh Nagi Ghali

Background: Accumulating evidence obviously supports the superiority of weight loss surgery over non-surgical treatments for management of morbidly obese patients in terms of outcomes as sustained weight loss, improved quality of life and prevention, reduction, or resolution of co-morbidities (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, dyslipidemia), as well as reduced overall mortality

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4098-4107

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Assessing Respiratory Muscles strength as a Biomarker of Lung Function among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, King Saud Medical City

Abdulrhman Mustafa Rasheed, Ahmed Fadlalla, Tarig Fadelelmoula, Homoud Al Homoud

Background: Assessment and evaluation of the strength of the respiratory muscles are beneficial in some clinical conditions, Rheumatoid arthritis is an articular disorder with extra-articular manifestations affecting other organs and tissues and worsening prognosis.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4108-4115

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Diagnostic value of five cephalometric analysis in recognition of class I, II, and III sagittal patterns

Abdolmohammad Gachkooban, Mina Moalemnia

Background and Objective: Controversy exists over superiority of cephalometric analyses in diagnosis of skeletal classes. The aim of the present study was to compare diagnostic value of cephalometric analyses of class I, II, III anteroposterior jaw discrepancies.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4116-4124

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Awareness and Reasons for Consumption of Energy Drinks among Students of Albaha University, Saudi Arabia

Abuobaida E. E.Abukhelaif, Ali Yahya B Alzahrani, Hamed Ahmed H Alghamdi, Fahad Ali S Al-Ghamdi, Abdulaziz Saleh M Alzubaidy

Introduction: Energy drinks are widespread among university students and its consumption amongst them is of particular apprehension since this youthful group of people, busy in academic search is a best objective for the sponsors of energy drinks

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4125-4132

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REPORT

The disposal of biomedical waste by the dental health professionals in Riyadh: Impact on current practice

Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Nasser Abdullah Al Neemi, Saud Al Jadaan, Fahad Khaled Alsenan, Fayez Saad Aldawsari, Faisal Khalid Saleh

Health care services generate tons of biohazard waste each day with their quantity depending on the size of the organization. Each country regulates its waste disposal and they generally follow the protocols presented by Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4133-4138

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Evaluation of the causes of anxiety before OSCE in anesthesiology and operating room students of Ilam University of medical sciences

Fatemeh Ghiasi, Fatemeh Nemati, Abdollah Normohammadi, Maryam Kheiry, Zohreh Hosseinzadeh, Fatemeh Merati Fashi, Maryam Abooali

Background & Objective: Exam anxiety is one of the most common psychological problems and a deterrent to students' academic achievement. Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is one of the methods to assess the achievement of educational goals of anesthesiology and operating room students

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4139-4143

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ANALYSIS

Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) towards COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Area

Amar Taksande, Abhilasha Singh Panwar R, Syed Athhar Saqqaf, Rupesh Rao, Revat Meshram

Background: SARS Cov-2 is a newly identified virus which causes respiratory and other systemic illness with the disease being named as COVID-19. It has been declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4144-4157

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of small bowel obstruction among Saudi population

Nahlah S Arab, Mansour I Alshehri, Farah A Alshammari, Ghadeer A Althaqib, Asma A Alshammari

Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is defined as a complete or partial mechanical blockage to the passage of intraluminal contents. In the United States, 15% of admissions for abdominal pain are secondary to SBO, with 300,000 hospital admissions annually.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4158-4165

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Roux en Y gastric bypass after failed primary restrictive procedures in morbidly obese patients

Amr Elgazar, Medhat Khalil, Haitham Elmaleh, Alaa Abbass Mustafa

Background: Worldwide prevalent over the past several decades, Obesity morbidities and health related adverse effects has been an increasing concern that lead to revolutionary advancements in the field of bariatric surgery

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4166-4177

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REPORT

Application of computational tools for ADME and target modeling of bioactive compounds from hydroalcoholic extracts of Erodium glaucophyllum flowers

Fares Alshammari

Computational approaches based on predictive software used for computer-aided drug design to improve the quality control of drugs become a key tool in the selection and prioritization of drug targets

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4178-4183

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ANALYSIS

Knowledge and awareness of fluoride use in daily routine among Saudi Military personnel - A cross-sectional study

Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Hissah Nasser Alarifi, Hessa Saad Al-Ibrahim, Najla Mohammed Altwaijri, Raghad Abdulrahman Alsaif, Ghalya Abdulrahman Alrobayan

Introduction: The usage of fluoride based mouth rinses is extensive as a caries‐preventive intervention worldwide and its consistent usage leads to a significant reduction in caries in permanent teeth

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4184-4189

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Appropriateness of pulmonary CT angiography testing request in patients suspected with pulmonary embolism in Hai’l Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Saleh Hadi Alharbi, Mosaad Almegren, Hassan Abdulrazaq Alshammari, Abdullah Hamad Alanazi, Zaid AwadHamoud Alshammari, Saud Khalid Alshammari, Abdulaziz Mohammed Alenezi, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of pulmonary CT angiography testing requests in patients suspected of pulmonary embolism in the Hai'l Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4190-4195

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Predictors of influenza A and influenza B in children 3 - 18 years in epidemic seasons 2017 - 2018 and 2018 - 2019

Tetyana Pokrovska, Vira Hnatiuk, Halyna Lytvyn, Natalia Pokrovska

The aim of the study is to optimize the early diagnosis of influenza A and influenza B, by careful analysis of the clinical and laboratory features of the disease course in children aged 3 to 18 years in the epidemic seasons of 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 in Ukraine.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4196-4202

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In vitro efficacy of reverse contrast and sharpen enhancement filters for detection of small-size broken files in root canals on digital intraoral radiographs

Mansour Jafarzadeh, Negar Chetin, Sanaz Sharifishoshtari, Mohammad Hossein Haghighizadeh

Background and Objectives: Considering the gap of information regarding the efficacy of enhancement filters of digital radiography for detection of broken instruments in root canals, this study aimed to assess the efficacy of reverse contrast and Sharpen enhancement filters for detection of small-size broken files in root canals on digital intraoral radiographs

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4203-4210

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CASE REPORT

A case report on capillary hemangioma and Leukoplakia on Tongue

Pooja Dhole, Lohe V.K, Ayesha Sayyad, Ravindra P. Kadu, Gaurav Thakare, Ravikant V. Sune

The following case report is about a female patient of age 50-years, who came to OPD with the chief complaint of nodular swelling on tongue and white patch on left lateral border of tongue of 1year duration

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4211-4216

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Is HRCT indicated in a symptomatic, RTPCR negative patient?

Bhushan Lakhkar, Varun Singh, Bhushita Lakhkar, Dhande R.P

Covid-19, a deadly viral infection having its outbreak in Wuhan city, Hubei province, China has infected and claimed life of millions worldwide. The pandemic has affected people of all age group and gender

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4217-4222

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ANALYSIS

Comparative evaluation of performance of image processing using reverse contrast and sharpen filters in indirect digital radiography (PSP) for diagnosis of furcation involvement grade I & II (In vitro study)

Sanaz Sharifishoshtari, Hojatollah Yousefimanesh, Foad Shahabianmoghaddam, Hadis Hatampour, Mohammad Hossein Haghighizadeh

Background and Objectives: Most of the digital imaging systems have various image processing techniques. The purpose of this in vitro study was evaluation and comparison in the performance of reverse contrast and sharpens software

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4223-4231

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RESEARCH

Association between nutritional habits and obesity/overweight in Hai’l Region Saudi Arabia

Albandri Abdullah Benammar, Abdelbaset Mohamed Elasbali, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Background: The growing prevalence of obesity/overweight is raising concerns worldwide. Many factors have been addressed to be associated with the epidemiology of obesity/overweight

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4232-4242

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ANALYSIS

Role of Remifentanil in prevention increase of intraocular pressure after endotracheal intubation under Succinylcholine chloride

Haider Abbass Hassen, Iyad Abbas Salman, Mohammed Kassim A. Hassan

Objective: To evaluate the role of remifentanil in decreasing intraocular pressure (IOP) after endotracheal (ET) intubation under the effect of Succinylcholine (rapid sequence induction).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4243-4248

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Knowledge and attitude of dental students towards the oral care of HIV/AIDS patients

Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Alwaleed Abdulaziz Alkhayyal, Abdullah Alhamoud, Abdulmohsen Alsabhan, Omar Alfayez, Saud Alahmari, Tariq Mohammmed Abuajmah

Introduction: Oral health is strongly linked with the systemic conditions, with HIV being one of them. As a dental professional, it is imperative to have the knowledge of this association

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4249-4257

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Importance of physical activity awareness within Saudi high risk patient during home quarantine

Mohammad Zubair, Sarah M. Alanzi, Yasir M. Alhusayni, Danah M. Alqassimi, Smookh H. Alshehry, Ayshah J. Alshehry, Farha Fatima

Background: COVID-19 is the new coronavirus and most cases appeared in the Chinese city, Wuhan .At the end of December 2019 in the form of acute pneumonia.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4258-4263

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Video laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy on time of orotracheal intubation in normal adult in elective surgeries

Alaa Hussein Altaiee, Haider Abbass Hassen, Sura Janan Fadeel

Objective: to compare the time and ease of intubation in suspected non-difficult intubation during airway management by the two laryngoscopes.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4264-4269

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Awareness of use dermatological agents/cosmetics in preconception and early pregnancy that can cause fetal abnormalities in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia

Monerah Thaar Alshammari, Sara Abdullah Aledaili, Rahaf Turki Aldhaban, Nuzhat Parveen

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate awareness of use dermatological agents/cosmetics during preconception period and pregnancy that can affect the fetus

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4270-4277

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Genetic and morphological aspects of intestinal anastomotic leak development

Yaroslav Y. Voitiv, Oleksandr Y. Usenko, Viktor Y. Dosenko, Olena O. Dyadyk, Kateryna G. Valikhnovska, Ali Dzhemiliev

Aim: To analyze the frequency of polymorphic variants of genes MMP-2 (C-1306→T) and TIMP-2 (G303→ A) in patients with intestinal anastomotic leak and establish the correlation with morphological changes.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4278-4285

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Correlation between microstructural changes evident on optical coherence tomography and use of perfluorocarbon liquids for repair of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

Mohamed Amr Azab, Mostafa Hamed Nabih, Ayman Mohamed Khattab, Islam Abdallah Mohalhal

Purpose: To describe optical coherence tomography (OCT) features of the macula after pars plana vitrectomy for treatment of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with and without using perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4286-4294

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Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α), as a biomarker for disease activity among Iraqi patients with generalized vitiligo, independent on disease duration and extent of skin involvement

Ronak Saeed Ahmed, Dana Ahmed Sharif, Mohammad Yousif Jaf, Ali Hattem Hussain

Background: Vitiligo is a chronic depigmenting disorder of the skin that results from immunological distraction of functioning melanocyte

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4295-4302

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Current disposal practice of unused and expired medicines amongst patients visiting a tertiary care hospital in North India

Paras Monga, Rubi, Taniya Pruthi, Sumeet Gupta, Bimal K Agrawal

Background: Expired/Unused medicines are potentially toxic substances that are to be disposed of safely for protection of the environment and prevention of various health hazards directly and indirectly

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4303-4310

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Unraveling the Role of CD4 and CD8 in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Mohamed Mohey, Hanan Soliman, Ahmed Okasha

Diabetes mellitus is a serious metabolic disorder that causes considerable disease and mortality with micro- and macro-vascular complications. Long-lasting diabetes is poorly controlled and often leads to nephropathy and cardiovascular complications

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4311-4320

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Potential effect of ferulic acid on NF-κB in a rat model of doxorubicin toxicity

Sameh Abdel Ghany, Hala Abdel Malek, Sahar EL Dakroory, Amira Kamal El Hawary, Sanad S EL Kholy

"Adricin" or Doxorubicin (Dox) is an anthracycline antibiotic agent used in the treatment of solid and haematopoietic tumors, but it has cardiac, renal and hepatic toxicities. Oxidative stress has an important role in the pathogenesis of Dox- toxicity

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4321-4331

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Bipolar perception of orthopedics fractures before and during covid-19 pandemic: a local study

Naif Mohammed Alhumam, Adia Abdulaziz Almutairi, Asma Adel Alwesaibi, Narjes Radhi Al-Ramadhan, Fatimah Abdullah Alabbad

Background: Patients refrain from seeking medical help in the time of COVID-19 due to the fear of getting infected. Hospitals are overloaded with limited beds, interfering with inpatients stays

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4332-4340

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Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury among Adult Cancer Patients Receiving Nephrotoxic Chemotherapy at King Abdulaziz University Hospital

Shadi S Alkhayyat, Mohammed K Basourrah, Hanadi M Alhozali, Rolina Al-Wassiah, Faris R Albardi, Hashim H Khairallah, Saeed A Alghamdi, Abdullah H Sultan, Naeem Qusty

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an acute decrease in renal function that leads to an elevation in the serum blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and other nitrogenous waste products

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4341-4351

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Incidence of Pulmonary thromboembolism and its associated Comorbidities in Ha’il Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Saleh Hadi Alharbi

Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major cause of illness in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the current study aimed to find out the incidence rates of pulmonary thromboembolism and its associated comorbidities in the Ha'il Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4352-4358

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Prevalence and associated risk factor of low back pain among medical student of Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia: Cross-sectional study

Reda Abdelmoaty Goweda, Khalid Jubran Idris, Abdulrahman Jameel Bakhsh, Hussein Hani Hussein Mufti, Maan Aref Gadhi, Ahmed Waleed Alrashed, Nibras Khaled Aljabri

Background: Low back pain is an incredibly Complaint experienced by different individuals ages. In 2015, the worldwide point commonness of movement constraining low back torment was 7.3%, suggesting that 540 million individuals were influenced at any one time

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4359-4367

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Investigating the effect of topical marcain 0.25% and lidocaine 2% on pain relief following herniorrafia

Arash Azadmehr, Hamidreza Khorshidi, Mohammad Reza Sobhiyeh

Introduction: Pain is one of the major postoperative problems, and lack of proper pain management can lead to complications such as increased hospital stay, increased recovery time and more medical costs

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4368-4373

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Right atrial sarcoma masquerading as myxoma presenting with fatal cardiac tamponade: A rare case report

Yash Gupte, Parth Godhiwala, Amrutha Garikapati, Sunil Kumar, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla, Chetan Rathi

Primary sarcoma of the heart is an exceptionally rare condition with grave prognosis. All cardiac tumours can cause life threatening complications

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4374-4378

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Parents’ Compliance towards Preventive Measures of COVID-19 for their Children: A Cross-sectional Study

Abdulrhman Saeed Alshehri, Abeer Mohammed Anteet, Mahdi Abdulbaset Alnamnakani, Firas Hassan Bahkali, Khalid Saeed Alshehri, Khalid Abdullah Aleisa

Background: The Saudi Arabia was inveterate its first case of COVID-19 on the March 2nd, 2020. In responsible to the situation of spread of COVID-19, ministry of health of Saudi Arabia released many advices to its citizens in order to increase awareness

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4379-4387

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Prevalence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and its Associated Risk Factors among Children during Winter Season: Findings from Multiregional study in Saudi Arabia

Sameer Al-Ghamdi, Lama Mohammed Alqthami, Dakhel Fahad Almubarak, Solyman Abdullah Abdullah, Faisl Abdulmohsin Alslimah, Bader bander Alonidheel

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is regarded as a habitual periodic disease among infant and young children and can cause many illnesses. While certain birth conditions predispose infants to RSV, external conditions such as passive smoking, overcrowding weather can also increase the risk of RSV.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4388-4395

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Prevalence of post-restorative sensitivity among the patients receiving class II restorations: An observational study

Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Bader Alhussain, Sara Mansour Al Mowinea, Fatima Abdullah Binyahya, Maram Majed Al Otaibi, Sarah Fahad Al Senani, Albaraa Bin Battal

Dental restorations are aimed to protect and restore the normal function and esthetics of teeth, which is the daily bread and butter of a dental practitioner. To achieve these purposes, various types of restorative as well as lining materials have been used over the years.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4396-4401

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Appraisal of general population knowledge on obesity-related diseases in Ha’il Region

Fayez Saud Alreshidi, Hani Abdulrhman Zabin Almutairi, Abdulaziz Fahhad Salehalanazi, Rasha Mohammed Alarfaj, Ebtehaj Saud Almughais, Fatmah Fahad Alreshidi, Asma Mudhfi Alshammari, Duaa Nasser Almansour, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Background: Global efforts to reduce the burden of obesity are now foremost. Consequently, this study aimed to evaluate the appraisal of general population knowledge on obesity-related diseases in the Ha'il Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4402-4409

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Evaluation of physicians’ practices, attitude and perceptions towards biosimilars usage among patients

Abdullah K.Alahmari, Ziyad S. Almalki, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Manal A. Alossaimi, Alwaleed Mohammed Lasaf, Bandar Abdullah Almawash, Fayez Hamoud Aldossary, Aliyah Mohammed Marghalani, Yazeed Abdulaziz Alsubaihi

Objective: This study evaluated the current practices, attitude and perceptions towards biosimilars among physicians in Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4410-4417

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A cross-sectional study on trends, awareness, and attitudes of patients towards replacement of missing teeth in university hospitals, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Osamah Al Mugeiren, Nasser Al Duhaimi, Khaled Alfayez, Marzouq Alqahtani, Faisal Zinaldeen, Abdullah Awwad

Introduction: Timely restoration of edentulous spaces is needed to prevent the adverse consequences of missing teeth. Patients may suffer real or perceived detrimental effects following the loss of one or more teeth which substantially reduce the quality of life affecting the patient emotionally, socially, physically and psychologically

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4418-4424

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Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practices of university students towards rational use of medicines

Musarrat Rauf Burki, Sadia Shakeel, Saira Hayat, Amer Hayat Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Jiyauddin Khan

Background: Rational use of medicines (RUM) requires that individuals get the correct medication, in the accurate dose, for an adequate period and at the lowest cost

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4425-4437

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Early detection of oral cancer with precancerous lesions and perception of dental professionals: A cross sectional research

Mohammed Saleh Alsharif, Abdulaziz Saad Alanzan, Fahad Abdullah Al-Gahtani, Linah Raed Abahussain, Rahmah Mutlaq Qbeel Aljohani, Badr Soliman M Alhussain

Introduction: For the long term survival of patient timely identification and quick treatment is crucial and dentists play a vital role in this. So the aim of the study was to assess dentists’ knowledge and practice towards the early detection of oral cancer and to compare the levels of knowledge and practice on the basis of qualification and years of working experience

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4438-4444

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Predictors of health-related quality of life among healthcare professionals

Muhammad Shahid Iqbal

Background: These days, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an essential health-outcome measure that is widely accessed worldwide. Various studies have reported that poor HRQoL among healthcare professionals (HPs) is a risk factor for their appropriate clinical practices

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4445-4452

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Factors influencing adult immunization practices

Ranya A Ghamri, Shoruq A Alwagdani, Rawan M Alamoudi, Manar A Makin, Salwa A Alshiqayhi, Alya S Alharbi

Objective: A misunderstanding of the need for immunization is evident by many people who are not vaccinated or are misinformed about vaccinations and the diseases they are intended to prevent

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4453-4462

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Effect of biofilm production in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains isolates from Diabetic foot ulcer patients in King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Zubair, Jawed Akhtar

Background: Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) bears several problems in clinical practice. The nature of the ulcer is usually polymicrobial, and the common pathogen is the S. aureus

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4463-4470

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Evaluation of health-related quality of life among healthcare professionals– A cross-sectional study findings

Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Eldowaik Mohamed Salah Saad, Yaman Walid Kassab

Objective: The aim of the current study was to evaluate HRQoL among HCPs in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed and conducted among HCPs using "WHOQOL-BREF" which is a standardized HRQoL measuring tool.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4471-4476

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of self care among diabetic patients at Jimma University Medical Centre Diabetic Clinic, Jimma, Oromia region, South West Ethiopia: A survey study

Vinod V. Bagilkar, Dheeraj Lamba

Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of self-care among diabetic patients having followed up at Jimma University Medical Centre, Oromia region, southwest Ethiopia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4477-4489

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Relationship between Body Mass Index and dental caries among patients of Riyadh Elm University, KSA: A cross sectional study

Abdalelah Bahmaid, Nasser Al Duhaimi, Abdulrahman Alammari, Jdayel Al Wehaibi, Naimah Al Humam, Ashraf Kamel

Aim: The aim of this research was to explore the relation between body mass index (BMI) and dental caries in adult patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4490-4498

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Students’ knowledge and attitude towards rational use of antibiotics

Sadia Shakeel, Faiza Hayat, Saifullah Mehsud, Amer Hayat Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Jiyauddin Khan

Background: The development of antibiotic resistance is an emergent global issue and a major threat to community health safety in the 21st century

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4499-4509

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Predictors affecting prescribing pattern of ACEIs among stroke patients

Rasathi Ellangovan, Rosnani Hashim, Yaman Walid Kassab, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Eldowaik Mohamed Salah Saad

Objective: This study was carried out to look at the prescribing pattern of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and their related factors

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4510-4516

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Modeling factors of professional-personality competence of a nurse valuable in the scope of prevention of arterial hypertension

Halyna Hryhorivna Mararash

In recent decades the tasks of a nurse in the scope of prevention of arterial hypertension (AH) has been considerably complicated and become valuable, which requires extending and improving professional competence and professional-personality aspects in particular.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4517-4524

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Pediatric salivary gland malignancy: NCI experience

Abdalwahab R Abdalwahab, Ghobrial R.E, Mai Gad, Mamdouh Mahmoud Mostafa, Reham Mohamed Gamal, Mostafa Selim, Mohamed H Zedan

Background: Salivary glands malignancies are not common among pediatric populations less than 16 years old. These tumors represent less than 10% of head and neck tumors among pediatric population

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4525-4531

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Three dimensional evaluations of airway changes after maxillary expansion and protraction using modified tandem appliance versus facemask in cleft lip and palate patients

Mohamed G Elshal, Mohamed Abdel Ghafar M, Omar Aboul Makarem, Mostafa A Mohamed, Wael M Refai, Mohamed E Ibrahim, Ahmed Sh Hashem

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the airway changes after maxillary expansion and protraction using modified Tandem Appliance versus facemask appliance in cleft lip and palate patients using cone beam CT.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4532-4540

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Evaluation the ability of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis

Ikhlas Abdelaziz, Salem Saeed Alghamdi, Rowa Aljondi, Manal Garelnabi Ibrahim, Mustafa Z Mahmoud, Mohamed Yousef, Somayah Alghamdi, Abdulrahman Tajaldeen, Hamid Osman

Objective: This study was designed with an aim to evaluate the ability of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4541-4549

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CASE REPORT

Crohn's disease in a patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A case report

Nur Basak, Berna Nilgun Ozgursoy Uran

Anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) drugs are frequently used today especially in rheumatology and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Sometimes paradoxical side effects develop due to these agents

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4550-4557

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Determination of obesity classifications as a factor of comorbidity and their relations with joints involvement among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, king Saud medical city 2019-2020

Abdulrhman Mustafa Rasheed, Yasmeen Ayed Alhejaily, Mustafa Samir Smaisem, Norah A Alsadhan, Homoud Al Homoud

A common co-morbidity among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients is obesity. In Saudi Arabia, it has been increasing dramatically as one of the highest obesity and overweight prevalence rates.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4558-4565

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The prevalence of olfactory and gustatory dysfunction in COVID-19 patients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Hanaa E Bayomy, Malak S Alanazi, Maha T Alshbiny, and Hussam A Alruwaili, Lina M Addar, Ali M Alshehri, Fahad N Alshammari

Background: Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) infection has been announced as a global health problem nowadays. The loss of smell and taste are frequent complains of COVID-19 patients.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4566-4575

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Awareness of interventional radiology treatment options for chronic venous insufficiency in Saudi Arabia

Meshael Alreshidi, Mohammad Altraifi, Aljoharah Alwajaan, Nouf Alghris, Amirah Alshammari, Elaf Altebainawi, Afnan Alshammari, Saleh Alammari, Ibrahim Alrashidi

Objective: Chronic venous insufficiency is a common medical condition in Saudi Arabia. Interventional radiology provides various minimally invasive treatment options for this condition

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4576-4580

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A comparative assessment of ultrasound heat therapy and low-level laser therapy in management of temporomandibular joint disorders

Rashmi Kiran Ekka, Siddharth Saurabh, Suyash Vyas, Sandeep Thakur, Shikharajput, Surabhi Chetana

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are considered by the presence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and/or masticatory muscle dysfunction and pain

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4581-4585

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Exportin-5 gene polymorphism and risk of HCC development in Hepatitis C Egyptian patients

Rabab Fouad, Marwa Wahdan

Background: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that play achief role in control of gene expression and contribute in a variety of biological functions

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4586-4591

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CASE REPORT

Peripheral Ameloblastoma in a 7 Year old child: A rare case report

Dhiran Talatule, Vidya K Lohe, Ayesha Sayyad, Sohel Shrivastav, Pooja Dhole

Peripheral ameloblastoma (PA) is a rare, benign, soft tissue odontogenic tumor that is confined to gingiva or alveolar mucosa. Peripheral ameloblastoma signifies the similar histological characteristics as of intraosseous ameloblastoma

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4592-4596

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Rehabilitation of atrophic maxilla with pronounced buccal concavities using extra sinus approach zygomatic implants

Syed Ershad Ahmed, Parithimar Kalaignan S, Saravanan Kandasamy

Restoration of severely resorbed maxilla poses a greater challenge to the surgeon and as well as to prosthodontist. The pneumatisation of the maxillary sinuses along with the type of bone seen in posterior maxilla makes it difficult in placing and restoring with implants.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4597-4603

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RESEARCH

Knowledge and preventive measures regarding Middle East respiratory syndrome corona virus among healthcare providers in Tabuk region

Hanan Hassan Elezaby Amer, Hanan Abd Elwahab El Sayed, Amira El-Houfy, Ebtisam Mohamed Abd Alaal

The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is zoonotic reservoir pathogen causes several problems in healthcare regimes in Saudi Arabia. Knowledge is very important for health care workers who exposed to high risk levels of new diseases

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4604-4614

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Is there a need for histopathological evaluation of sleeve gastrectomy specimens under the age of 40? Is macroscopic evaluation not enough?

Hüseyin Çiyiltepe, Anıl Ergin, Ali Cihan Bilgili, Mehmet Mahir Fersahoğlu, Nuriye Esen Bulut, Mehmet Timuçin Aydın, Aziz Bora Karip, Adnan Somay, Kemal Memişoğlu

Background: Obesity is an increasing public health problem all over the world and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most common bariatric surgical method with sufficient weight loss

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4615-4621

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RESEARCH

Comparative analysis on predictors of preventive health behaviors related to COVID-19: An analysis of situation in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

Sehar-un-Nisa Hassan, Asma Ayyed AL-Shammary, Aqeela Zahra, Rania Fathy, Ahmed Abdelmaksud Mohammed Ahmed

Background: Various countries of the world implemented unprecedented measures from January-May 2020 to control the rapid spread of COVID-19 virus

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4622-4631

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Comparison of intravenous, oral and intra-articular effects of tranexamic acid on reducing postoperative knee replacement bleeding

Hoseinali Hadi, Shamim Valibeik, Shirin Pazouki, Siamak Rakei, Alireza Kamali

Introduction: Complete knee replacement (Total knee) is one of the greatest surgical skills of the last century. Bleeding during and after this surgery is a major concern in selective knee replacement surgery.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4632-4638

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CASE REPORT

Porencephaly presenting as status epilepticus in adult: A rare case report

Shiliveri Sadhan Siddardha, Aishwarya Ghule, Amrutha Garikapati, Yogesh Kakade, Sunil Kumar

Porencephalic cyst is an uncommon finding in adults as it is usually congenital and seen in neonates. Here, we report a 43-year-old male who was brought to medicine ER in a drowsy state and profuse sweating after binge alcohol drinking the day prior to admission.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4639-4642

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Awareness and prevalence of mouthwash use among the general public: A survey based study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saad Fahad S Ben Shabr, Moaath Saad M Alqudairy, Thamer Ali Mansour Alkhamis, Sultan Ibrahim H AlSalamah, Abdulrahman Sulaiman Alkathiri, Abdulaziz Abdullah A Almousa, Abeer A Al Nafea, Abdulrahaman Dahham Al Saffan

Introduction: Use of oral rinses or mouthwashes has been extensive since a very long time by the public. But the actual prevalence and knowledge regarding the usage is not much studied

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4643-4649

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Exclusive breast feeding and atopic dermatitis in children from Arar city, Saudi Arabia

Hanaa E Bayomy, Bashayr Khulaif S Al-Ruwaili, Afnan Hamdan Al-Shammari, Rehab Mohammed A Al-Enezi, Rahmah Subhi Alanazi, Hassan T Ahmed

Introduction: Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is the leading cause of inflammatory skin diseases of childhood worldwide, which can impact on the quality of life of children and their families. Breastfeeding and infant feeding practices can play a role in the development of AD

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4650-4662

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Identifying prevalence, aetiology and associations in malnourished hospitalized children: A cross-sectional study

Sumit Thakur, Ashish Varma, Sachin Damke, Revat Meshram, Bhavana Lakhkar

Introduction: Malnutrition is the cause of substantial health problems that need significant consideration in children. Malnutrition is caused by multiple aetiology has a direct association with infections

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4663-4671

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Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on routine pediatric vaccination in Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Zainab Almoosa, Hassan H Alhamoud, Abdulhameed B Alkhalaf, Walaa A Alabdullah, Jinan A Alghafli, Mohammed S Albensaad, Zahra Y Alghazal

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) officially announced the outbreak of COVID-19 as a public health emergency around the world on 30 January 2020

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4672-4681

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RESEARCH

Psychological impact of COVID-19 lockdown on general population of Hail, Saudi Arabia

Hassaan Anwer Rathore, Ibne Hassan, Muhammad Ilyas, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Junaid Amin, Freah Alshammary, Ammar Ahmed Siddiqui

Background: Pandemics are associated with anxiety, depression, and/or even death. The present study was planned to measure the psychological stress due to current pandemic-COVID19 amongst resident of Hail, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4682-4688

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The public view of media impact on seeking cosmetic surgeries in Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Wejdan Suwayyid, Maha Alshbini, Saad Alotaibi, Lura Habib, Salman Alotaibi, Roayad Abuaziz, Yasser Alkubaisy

Background: Social media is gaining popularity worldwide as being a method used to advertise for cosmetic treatments, Because of addiction to social media is currently a common problem worldwide.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4689-4697

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Nocturnal enuresis among children: prevalence and risk factors

Reda Goweda, Hanin Badr, Wajd Benjabi, Rouzan Kalantan, Razan Kalantan

Background: Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is an inappropriate and involuntary wetting during sleep with a peak prevalence of approximately 15–20% in 5-year-old children and older.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4698-4706

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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) knowledge and perceptions: An online community survey in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia – Al Ahsa

Abdul Sattar Khan, Hassan Ahmed A Alsahaf, Rabel Khawaja, Hussain Adil Alghadeer, Ahmed Mohammed Al Hajji

Background: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been announced as a pandemic by the world health organization since the 11th of March 2020. Case count has been increasing since then thought the world

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4707-4718

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The awareness and attitude of medical radiologists toward oral and maxillofacial radiologists

Hanadi M Khalifa

Objectives: To investigate the awareness and attitudes of medical radiologists toward the subspecialty of oral and maxillofacial (OMF) radiology. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used, and an electronic questionnaire was sent out to radiologists in Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4719-4725

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CASE REPORT

Large lobular capillary hemangioma of lower lip: A case report and review of literature

Faisal Mohammed Al Khayrat, Shihab Abdelmunim Osman Ahmed, Amal Ahmed Khawaji, Nedaa Hasan Alhazmi, Kholoud Ahmed Hamzi, Fareedi Mukram Ali

Lobular capillary hemangiomas of the oral cavity are a common benign lesion. It has more predilections for the lips. The clinical diagnosis of these lesions is sometimes challenging as they mimic more dangerous lesions like malignancies

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4726-4730

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In situ study: Effect of a 10% Carbamide Peroxide whitening gel on enamel mineral density using NanoCT

Najlaa Y Qusti, Steven J Brooks, Paul A Brunton

Objective: Investigating effects of ten percentage from carbamide peroxide bleaching agent on possible demineralisation of enamel surface to include assessment of the mineral density of human enamel which measure through using X-ray NanoCT scanning technique

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4731-4745

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Prophylactic HIPEC in colon cancer patients with minimal serosal involvement: A pilot study

Khadiga Amr Abdel Kader, Sherif Ismail Maamoun, Osman Mohamed Mansour, Ihab Saad Hussein, Ghada Mohamed Abdelsalam, Ahmed Mostafa Ahmed

Background: In 10%- 35% of patients with recurrent colorectal cancer tumor recurrence is confined to the peritoneal cavity, leading ultimately to death from complications of loco regional tumoral widespread

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4746-4753

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Patients’ experience of health care providers in outpatient and day surgery in hospitals Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

Asma M Al Mugeiren, Asmaa A Al Yaemni

Introduction: Patient’s experience in the outpatient and day care surgery is the need of the hour to improve the health care services. This paper describes patients’ experience of outpatient and ambulatory surgery in both public and private hospitals in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4754-4762

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Dental caries and its impact on 6-8-year pediatric dental patients and their families

Mohammad Abdul Baseer, Nawaf Mohammed Bin Jabr, Fahad Saleh Alshamrani, Abdulaziz Khalid Alharbi, Fahad Mohammed Alotaibi, Salman Awad Bin Tuwalah, Naif Saed Alharthi, Ali Hassan Alharbi

Introduction: Dental caries negatively affects children and their families which subsequently affects oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4763-4771

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Saudi parent’s attitude towards the use of fluoride and fissure sealants in their children: A cross-sectional study

Ghassan Khayri Sobh, Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Ahmed Abdullah Alsalamah, Hashim Ali M Alshehry, Faisal Majed F Almuammar, Mohammed Mousa H Malhan

Introduction: In dental surgeries, most of the materials and procedures have been discovered and utilized to avoid the dental diseases especially in Cavities

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4772-4782

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The awareness of tooth avulsion management among general public in Riyadh city: A survey based study

Tariq A Alsawaji, Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Sultan A Alsugair, Mashari M Alhuwaimel, Abdullah S Alnaim, Mohammed K Aldahmash

Introduction: It is important that general public should have basic knowledge of management of an avulsed tooth in order to increase the chances of saving an avulsed tooth among their children.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4783-4789

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Psychological status assessment of medical and dental staff during the covid-19 outbreak in Saudi Arabia

Nancy Ajwa, Abdullah Al Rafee, Hamad Al Rafie, Nawaf Alrafee, Nasser Alduhaimi, Faisal Zainaldeen, Marzouq Alqahtani, Khaled Alfayez

Introduction: In the previous times the people has suffered a lot from infectious diseases. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is just arrived viral infection that began in the China, and also included pneumonia in the rest of the world

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4790-4797

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of epistaxis among the population in different regions in Saudi Arabia

Omar A Abu Suliman, Emtinan Abdullah Fallatah, Wedyan Hassan Al-Mosa, Lama Saliman Karsou, Zakaria Zayed Al-Junaidy

Background: First aid preserves life and decreases the consequences of illness and injury. Epistaxis (nasal bleeding) has been reported to occur in up to 60% of the general population

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4798-4807

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Commonly reported factors influencing the parent’s decision to accept dental treatment under general anesthesia for their children

Ateet Kakti, Yara Khalid almutawa, Shahad Essa AL-Amoudi, Shahad Fahad Alsulaiman, Reem Abdulaziz Alghofaily

Background: Dental caries among children is a global healthcare concern in developing and industrialized countries. If left untreated, it leads to immediate and long-term complications that affect the well-being and quality of life of concerned families.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4808-4812

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To assess the rationale of cancellation of surgical patients for elective surgery and length of hospital stay at Jimma University Medical Centre, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Vinod V Bagilkar, Dheeraj Lamba, Markos Mehertab

Background: Cancellation of elective surgical operations was recognized as a major cause of emotional trauma to patients as well as their families. It is a significant problem in many hospitals and it may lead to dissatisfaction of patients, increased costs and prolonged patient stay in hospital

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4813-4820

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Assessment of liver functions in occupationally exposed subjects working in lead acid battery factory in Nnewi

Okpogba Aloysius Ngozyka, Ogbodo Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Agada Uchenna Nelson, Nkama Venite Isioma, Akabuogu Roseline Kwenyerechi, Amah Akuma Kalu, Okwara Nuratu Adejumoke, Odumodu Ifeakandu Onyedikachukwu

Lead (Pb) is an important environmental pollutant causing significant public health problems in many parts of the world and may be implicated in the pathology of the liver.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4821-4829

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