Volume 25, Issue 110, April 2021

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Background: Use of smokeless tobacco (SLT) and its cardiovascular risk was not well studied among Sudanese. In this study we aim to study the changes in pulse and blood pressure among snuff users. Methods: This is a cohort (before and after) study, carried among Sudanese SLT users, with the aim of reviewing its effect on their blood pressure and pulse rate. A questionnaire, with direct interviewing was used to collect data, blood pressure and pulse rate records, initially and after one hour following the use of SLT. Results: Out of 100 participants who were all males, their age varied between 20-68, mean 34 years SD 9.36, married 58%, the dominant occupation was students 37%, drivers 21% and farmers 18%. The mean age at start snuffing, was around 16 years. Interestingly, their systolic, diastolic blood pressure and radial pulse rate has increased one hour following the insertion of their usual snuff dose. The mean difference was 11.56 with 12.07 SD for systolic blood pressure, P value (0.001), and 10.73 with 11.29 SD, for the diastolic blood pressure P value (0.001) and 2.32, with 10.20 SD, for the pulse rate P value (0.001). All participants shared the same type and way of use of the SLT. Conclusion: This study has shown highly statistically significant increase in the blood pressure and pulse rate after one hour following the use of SLT.

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ANALYSIS

A cross sectional study to assess the awareness regarding spinal disc herniation among Hail population, KSA

Fatmah Fahad Alreshidi, Nourah Mohammed Alshammari, Ashwag Ghazi Alshammari, Hanan Hamdan Alshammari

Background: Spinal disc herniation is a condition that arises as a result of high pressure on the disc, trauma, and obesity leading to dislocation of disc material outside the intervertebral disc space

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 751-759

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Preoperative immature granulocyte count and percentage for complicated acute appendicitis and uncomplicated acute appendicitis (A retrospective cohort study)

Mehmet Buğra Bozan, Fatih Mehmet Yazar, Özlem Güler, Ayşe Azak Bozan, Ömer Faruk Boran

Aim: Complicated acute appendicitis causes prolonged hospitalisation and increased risk of complications. Preoperative differentiation of this case can help us to select appropriate treatment options (surgery or medical treatment).

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 760-766

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Eating disorders amongst adolescents in Makkah: Effects of stress and smoking

Khloud J Ghafouri, Alaa H Qadhi, Mazen M Ghaith, Wedad F Azhar, Firas S Azzeh, Mahmoud M Habibullah

Background: Eating disorders (ED) are a common health problem amongst adolescents. The high incidence may reflect ignorance, but it may also be influenced by environmental factors

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 767-775

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CASE REPORT

A case of hypothyroidism presenting as dilated cardiomyopathy

Hao Thai Phan, Hanh Le Minh Doan

Thyroid disorders including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism may affect the cardiac function. In particular, inadequately treated hypothyroidism can cause diastolic and systolic dysfunction.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 776-780

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ANALYSIS

Effects of smokeless tobacco on the blood pressure and pulse rate among Sudanese users: A Cohort study

Izzaddinn Elawad Ahmed, Saeed Hameed Rami

Background: Use of smokeless tobacco (SLT) and its cardiovascular risk was not well studied among Sudanese. In this study we aim to study the changes in pulse and blood pressure among snuff users

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 781-787

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Laboratory prognostic factors correspondence to independent postoperative histo-pathological prognostic factors in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Ahmed Tabaan Alenezi

Background: Investigating the various prognostic factors affecting pancreatic cancer prognosis is of great value in their management during clinical practice.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 788-805

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CASE REPORT

Stuttering priapism in a case of Sickle Cell Disease – A case report

Amol Andhale, Abhijit Dhale, Sourya Acharya, Anuj Varma, Nakul Kadam

Priapism is a painful penile erection unrelated to sexual desire. It can be graded as low flow (ischemic) or high flow (non-ischemic). Low-flow priapism accounts for most cases of priapism in SCD individuals

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 806-811

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Chromophobe variant of renal cell carcinoma – A rare case report

Harsh Dinesh Bhalsod, Imran Ali Khan

Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (ChRCC) is a rare variant of renal cell carcinoma which is usually diagnosed in advanced stages of life.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 812-815

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ANALYSIS

Assessment of control of bronchial asthma persistence and basic anti-inflammatory therapy volume control: School patients dynamic longitudinal monitoring results

Olena Koloskova, Natalia Shevchenko, Uliana Marusyk

The task was to study the characteristics of the control of symptoms of the disease at school age in order to improve the management of bronchial asthma in children

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 816-822

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Knowledge, attitude and school preparedness of first aid among kindergarten teachers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A comparative cross-sectional, analytical study

Reham Naif Bin Hassan, Muhammad Irfanullah Siddiqui, Yasmeen Ismail Barmawi, Bashaier Ahmad Fairaq

Aim: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and school preparedness of first aid among kindergarten teachers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 823-835

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Outcome of wide local excision with and without corticosteroid therapy in management of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis

Amira Maher R, Osama Al Atarash, El-Shinawi M, Fahmy K, Ahmed Gamal Eldin Osman

Introduction: Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis is considered as one of the rare benign breast disease. It can be misdiagnosed as breast carcinoma both clinically and radiologically. Tissue biopsy and histopathological assessment is the gold standard for diagnosis.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 836-845

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CASE REPORT

Traumatic extravasation of blood in gingiva and floor of mouth associated with vitamin K deficiency in a patient of oral submucous fibrosis- A case report

Ramhari Sathawane, Runal Bansod, Rakhi Chandak, Ashish Lanjekar, Romita Gaikwad, Dhiran Talatule, Kshtija Bhakte, Vidyarjan Sukhadeve

Vitamin K, a fat soluble vitamin, is an essential factor for the activation and synthesis of coagulation factors II, VII, IX, X and protein C and S.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 846-852

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Obesity as a threshold of elevating insulin and leptin: A population based cross sectional study

Samananda L, Govindaraj Y, Kanan W

Obesity is often thought to be the result of excessive calorie intake and lack of energy expenditure that leads to negative health impacts such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems, cancers and other metabolic disorders

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 853-858

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Clinical and radiological manifestations of Covid 2019 patients admitted to al-karak governmental hospital in south Jordan

Mahmoud Khasawneh, Mohammad Alsbou, Ana’am Mohammed, Samir S Mahgoub, Yazeed Bagain, Hamza Al Majali, Anas Rawashdeh, Hani Al-shagahin

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has emerged as an unprecedented health care crisis. There is limited research investigating the clinical and radiological features of COVID-19 patients in Jordan.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 859-867

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Prevalence and determinants of stress among medical residents in ministry of National Guard, Saudi Arabia

Moteab Sayer Alotaybi, Hani Saad Al-Mugti, Majed Naif Alosaimi, Abdulmalik Mohammed Alsabban, Abdullah F Al Otaibi, Osama Abdulmajeed A Bugis

Background: The residency programs are essential part of post-graduation program in Saudi Arabia. Medical trainee is subjected to stressful environment including high workload, intensive emotional events, high expectations, and increased risk of workplace violence.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 868-881

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The association between Folate metabolism, C677T and A1298C Polymorphisms of Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase Gene and the genetic susceptibility of Preeclampsia among a sample of Jordanian pregnant women

Samir S Mahgoub, Omar A Azzam, Abufraijeh SM, Al-Kharabsheh AM, Heba M Abd El Kareem

Background: Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy disorder causes uteroplacental dysfunction resulting in fetal growth restriction. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the association between C677T and A1298C polymorphisms of methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene and PE susceptibility in a sample of Jordanian women

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 882-890

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Endometrial biopsy in females with abnormal uterine bleeding: Clinical and histopathological patterns

Mohamed EA Elhussiny, Nasser Omar, Kamaleldin Abdalla Rageh, Mohamed Hussain Ali, Sherif Fayad, Moustafa A Elnawasany, Ahmed Maher Khalifa, Mohammed Ezzelarab

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common presenting symptom in the genecology practice setting all over the world, however the etiology and patterns could vary from one region to another

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 891-899

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Public awareness towards disk herniation in Ha'il region, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Ahmed Onayzan Alshammari, Motab Ali Alsulaiman, Abdulaziz Mohammed Alenezi, Jaser Sultan Alshamari, Shamekh Rsheid Alshammari, Abdulilah Saad Aldhmadi

Introduction: Disc herniation is quite common condition with an incidence that ranges between 40 to 50 per 100,000 people. Material & methods: A cross sectional study aimed to measure the level of awareness by online questionnaire about Disc herniation among Hail community

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 900-906

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Practical value of 3D modeling method of experimental wound channel during forensic examination of stab wound

Pavlo Kyshkan, Ivan Savka

The study aimed at examination of the possibilities of using photogrammetry methods followed by 3D modeling of the wound channel and acute traumatic object during forensic medical examinations of stab wounds of soft tissues and parenchymal organs

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 907-916

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Total corneal astigmatism values for toric intraocular lens power calculation: Devices comparison

Soroush Karamirad, Mohammad Ghoreishi, Mohadese Mohamadynia, Mohammadreza Peyman, Mohammad Hasan Alemzadeh-Ansari, Alireza Peyman

Purpose: To compared the prediction error of three toric intraocular lens calculators including total cornea astigmatism mode of the Bausch and Lomb enVista toric calculator, Barrett toric calculator, and Panacea toric intraocular lens calculator

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 917-923

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Awareness of polycystic ovarian syndrome and effect of lifestyle modification on its management among female medical students at Hail University

Nuzhat Parveen, Atheer Mohammed Alanizy, Ghadah Fayyadh Alrowiliy, Haifa Owayed Alshammari

Objective: To find awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and effect of lifestyle modification on its management among female medical students at Hail University.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 924-929

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Independently associated variables with higher morbidity and mortality: A scientific perspective of a cohort of orthopedic patients with Covid-19

Ahmed M El-Malky, Yazeed A Albalawi, Razan K Albalawi, Abdulrahim O Albalawi, Waad A Alkaabneh, Raghad A Aljohani, Marwan S Albalawi, Shahad S Aljuhani, Wejdan M Alhujayri

Background & aims: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia latest center for the 2019 pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The ethnic populations with a higher incidence of obesity tend to be particularly impacted

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 930-945

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Comparative analysis of incidence, prevalence and mortality from tuberculosis among the population of Europe and Ukraine

Chornenka Zhanetta, Biduchak Anzhela, Navchuk Igor, Hrytsiuk Mariana, Domanchuk Tatyana, Yakovets Karolina

Background: One of the most pressing socio-political and medical problems of society today is tuberculosis (TB), which today remains one of the main threats to humanity, being the leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 946-953

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CASE REPORT

Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome in two sisters with a rare disease gene

Mohammad S Mohammad Alnoaiji, Asmaa S Ghmaird, Tahani N Alrashidi, Khaled I Alqoaer, Rafik W Abdelmalek, Eid H Alshahrani

Introduction: Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is an inherited autosomal recessive condition (AR). MMIHS is a rare disease that is characterized by functional urinary bladder obstruction and functional intestinal obstruction

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 954-958

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Krukenburg Tumour presenting as Pseudo Meig’s Syndrome

Sparsh Madaan, Arpita Jaiswal, Dhruv Talwar, Akhilesh Annadatha

Meigs' syndrome is defined as a hydrothorax with ascites and a pelvic tumor, the condition resolves by itself with the removal of the mass. Pseudo Meig’s Syndrome refers to secondary metastasis to ovary presenting with hydrothorax.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 959-963

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ANALYSIS

Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on University Students: A cross-sectional study

Marwa M. Eid, Muhsen B. Alsufiany, Fahad H. Alshehri, Nosiba I. Wazna, Hosam Alzahrani, Rania M. Ahmed, Nahla L. Faizo, Amira M. El-Gendy, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Hadaya Mosaad Eladl

Objectives: This study is an attempt to detect the psychological impact of (COVID-19) among Taif University students. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Taif University students using Google Forms questionnaire in the period from May to December 2020

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 964-972

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RESEARCH

Awareness about passive smoking among Jazan University students, Saudi Arabia

Abeer Juraybi, Alshaymaa Arishy, Ebtihal Qussairy, Ebtessam Majrashi, Kholoud Alfaifi, Jawaher Al-Musalam, Ola Abu Dyab, Abuobaida Yassin

Background: Passive smoking is a dangerous result of active smokings which have harmful effects on the heart and blood vessels and increase the risk of lung cancer, this study conducted to identify the awareness about passive smoking among Jazan University students

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 973-984

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Peculiarities of the course of coronavirus disease COVID-19 in children of various ages in certain regions of Ukraine

Sergiy Kramarov, Olena Кoloskova, Tetiana Bilous, Lorina Іvanova, Tatiana Kaminska, Iryna Nezgoda, Tetiana Stoieva, Yurij Kharchenko, Мykola Garas, Vitalii Yevtushenko, Iryna Seriakova, Larysa Stanislavchuk, Yuliana Lobortas

The research aimed to conduct a generalized analysis of clinical information of diagnosis and treatment of coronavirus disease COVID-19 in children of different ages

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 985-998

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The distribution of Duffy alleles and genotypes in a Western Saudi cohort

Waleed M Bawazir, Asim Khogeer, Azoof Ashour, Mohammad Sabbag, Raed Alserihi, Raed Felimban, Nora Hakami, Malik Altayar, Ahemd Mirza, Refaat Elfayomi, Thoraia Shinawi

Background and Objective: The Duffy blood group is clinically significant in transfusion medicine, and is based on the presence of glycoproteins known as Fy antigens on the surface of red blood cells

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 999-1009

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Barriers to managing COVID-19 pandemic: Attitude towards vaccination and implications for public health

Zeinab Kasemy, Hoda Shreif, Alaa Tantawy, Ayah Barakat, Asmaa Sharif

Background: In order to achieve long-term optimum public health response, herd immunity is required, and this may happen if general populations willingly offered the COVID-19 vaccine

Medical Science, 2021, 25(110), 1010-1019

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