The most prevalent reasons for respiratory physiotherapy treatment include pulmonary issues, decreased functional ability, and limitation of movement as a result of heart surgery. The objectives of this case study were to define the use of pre-operative and post-operative protocols in cardiac surgery patients. Physiotherapy was prescribed for 49-year-old female patient detected having rheumatic cardiac disorder having heavy aortic stenosis with mitral stenosis. Breathlessness and pedal edoema were the patient's main complaints, and he had a history of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea. The patient was given pre-operative physiotherapy treatment, which included breathing exercises and ambulation, as well as patient education, prior to cardiac surgery. Following surgery, the patient received Phase 1 in-patient cardiac rehabilitation, which included patient education, sternal precautions, lung cleanliness, bed mobility, and early mobilisation. The data in this case report suggests that the patient’s health improved as a result of pre-operative and post-operative care (Ref: Parkhi RB, Jain MJ, Bhakaney PR, Vardhan VD, Yadav VD. Effectual pre and post-operative rehabilitation journey of a patient undergone open heart valves surgery: A case report. Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms261e2205).
Background: A new ailment, Epstein–Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer recognized as a B cell lymphoproliferative disorder caused by latent EBV infection that causes distinct ulcerations on the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and skin
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hematological condition with significant pulmonary involvement, especially in episodes of acute chest syndrome (ACS). Defining radiographic pulmonary features during an ACS episode can expand our understanding of this complication.
The most prevalent reasons for respiratory physiotherapy treatment include pulmonary issues, decreased functional ability, and limitation of movement as a result of heart surgery
Management of residual cyst by marsupialization, decompression, surgical endodontic therapy, is reported here. Though typically surgical enucleation is the recommended treatment for small cystic lesions
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked global stress. This has altered people's coping mechanisms, with some turning to harmful smoking as an option. Smoking is highly prevalent among Saudi healthcare workers, particularly postgraduate physicians.
Background: Virtual patients are a valuable tool that can be used besides clinical teaching for medical students' education. The purpose of this study was to assess the educational benefit of using virtual patients in the orthopedic field for the clinical teaching of medical students
Background: work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSKDs) in ultrasound (US) imaging become common because different US tests need US practitioners to conduct different physical activities and movements
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most prevalent global diseases and national health issues. IBS symptoms have an impact on a patient's quality of life as well as their capacity to work and study
Malignant Pleural Effusion (MPE) is defined by cancer cells metastasizing into the pleural space, resulting in an increase in fluid buildup in the pleural space
A 52-year-old known case of pleural effusion caused by tuberculosis presented with complaints of breathlessness, right-sided chest pain, and weakness. History revealed that this was her second episode as a post tuberculosis sequel
Objectives: The coronavirus infection (COVID-19) significantly impacts populations worldwide, including individuals with schizophrenia.
Background: Varicocele is a most common treatable cause of male with infertility. Objective: Aiming of the study is to evaluate and compare the sperms parameters and spontaneous pregnancy rate of patients with clinical varicocele and infertility
Background: Traditional swaddling is widely used in neonates which imply restrictive mobilization of the lower limbs by extending and addicting the hip forcefully
Background: The use of facemasks is a key preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic. Wearing a facemask for long periods can cause mask-associated dry eyes.
Men's knowledge of the numerous factors linked to male infertility is poor. There haven't been many research on men's awareness of their own fertility
Background: Hypertension is a chronic disease attributed to underlying multifactorial causes. Awareness and management of modifiable risk factors of hypertension can increase the quality of life and health outcomes
Background: Diabetic retinopathy is a complex metabolic disease with a huge prevalence ratio. However, there is a dearth of literature about the importance of knowledge regarding diabetic retinopathy, which can help in the ease of screening and management
The most frequent site of burn injury in rural households are hands, Spilling of liquids like tea, water are the most frequent causes of burn in rural households.
Breast carcinoma is one of the most serious illnesses in females and a significant because of mortality and morbidity. A variety of treatment programs has now been developed to help with the restoration of shoulder movement while also lowering the occurrence of subsequent lymphedema
Hemangiopericytoma is described as a rare variety of tumors originating from the unrestricted or uncontrolled proliferation of pericytes. It is believed that these rare tumors arise from the vascular cells called Zimmerman pericytes
Objectives: To assess bronchial asthma prevalence in Al-Qunfudhah population, the extent of awareness by the preventive methods from exacerbating asthma and to determine the effects of bronchial asthma
Background: Many modifiable risk factors have been linked to the etiology of the increased renal disease worldwide. The objective of this study was to assess the consequences of arbitrary herbal and analgesics on renal function in a series of Saudi patients
Objectives: This study sought to study how social media addiction and self-medicating behavior are related in adults in Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods: We utilized an online self-administered survey using multiple-choice questions
Background: The association between substances use disorder and type 2 diabetes mellitus, is an under-studied topic. Since type 2 diabetes is a major health issue, it requires a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects regarding its etiology and risk factors
Background: Primary healthcare centers (PHC centers) physicians play a vital role in health promotion. This study evaluated healthy lifestyle behavior practices among the public PHC centers physicians in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The number of COVID-19 cases has continued to rise since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a global pandemic in March 2020.
Background: The burden of cancer has been increasing among the young population worldwide, specifically in Saudi Arabia. The present study aims to assess the knowledge of cancer and its determinants and barriers to seeking medical help among university students.
Background and aims: Helicobacter pylori are a significant pathogen that can lead to various complications such as gastric cancer and peptic ulcer. Identifying the infection pattern will help in early diagnosis and treatment to avoid serious complications
Introduction: The goal of this study was to evaluate the bending and fracture resistance of TRUShape and ProTaper Next files in static and dynamic modes
Lissencephaly is a rare genetic disorder of brain malformation. It is characterized by the absence of normal folds or convolutions of the cerebral cortex. It is caused by abnormal neuronal migration during a period of embryonic development
Background: After its emergence in Wuhan, China COVID-19 (Coronavirus 2019 disease) has spread across the world at the end of 2019. It has become important to study and understand the type and pattern involvement of lung in COVID – 19
Background: Due to late detection, a low percentage of resectable malignancies, and resistance to systemic therapy, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has the poorest outcome of all pancreatic cancers
Background: Caffeine is a somewhat psychoactive element that is broadly ingested. Objective: To confer consequence of caffeine on university student’s performance thru exams in NBU, Saudi Arabia
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has spread so widely across borders and worldwide. All countries, including Malaysia, need to take immediate and aggressive action to curb and combat this virus by accurately predicting the number of new COVID-19 cases a few weeks in advance.
Background: Tetrahydroxy bile acids present at negligible or undetectable levels in healthy human adults but present at elevated levels in urine of infants with cholestasis clinically are the most valued marker of cholestasis next to serum tests
The management of a problematic airway is one of the most critical tasks for an anaesthesiologist. Airway issues are one of the most common causes of anaesthesia-related morbidity and mortality
Diabetes mellitus is a major health problem that affects a wide range of populations worldwide. Recently, diabetes mellitus had become a growing public health concern in Saudi Arabia
Introduction: Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disorder that is manifested by degeneration and cartilage loss which results in stiffness, pain, and limitation of movement.
Background and aim: As the prevalence of diabetes is increasing in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, by 2045 researchers expected that the number of diabetic patients will increase to more than half of the Saudi population
Introduction: The family has an important role in the recovery of the intensive care patient. Evidence in the literature reveals the importance of family members' satisfaction with patient care
With the rapid evolution of technology and social media, there has been a growing trend of social media addiction among health care professionals and this could have negative consequences on their mental health
Background: Corona virus disease 2019 pandemic had a major impact on the general wellbeing of people. Hypertension patients are more liable to psychological stress
Background: Cholestasis, also known as prolonged jaundice, is characterized by a reduction in bile flow. Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin whose absorption is affected by bile acids passing through the bile ducts
Sacralization is the inclusion of sacral components caused by the merging of the 5th lumbar or 1st coccygeal vertebrae, or both. The fifth lumbar vertebra could fuse with the sacrum unilaterally or bilaterally, resulting in partial or total sacralization
Objective: Amid the barriers created by Covid-19 and the enforced strict governments’ containments measures, adolescents were negatively impacted more than any other age group
The aim is to evaluate the microbial factor in the development of caries of temporary teeth. 6-year-children were examined at Bukovyna region (n=73). As cariogenic microflora detection, we were used the CRT bacteria kit (Ivoclar Vivadent, Liechtenstein).
Background: Urticaria is considered a common skin disease that is characterized by red, itchy wheals. It can be associated with angioedema which is deeper swelling of the mucous membrane and skin
Background: Oral clefts are of the common malformation in newborns. The prevalence of this condition varies worldwide. Numerous negative consequences are linked to oral clefts and affecting both a child and parents
Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) has a major global health impact on all age groups, with a global increase in its annual morbidity and mortality rate. It is common among children and adults in many regions of Saudi Arabia
During radial head plating or replacement it has been observed that the end to end repair of annular ligament was impossible especially when torn. It may cause radial head instability later on
Foreign body ingestion is common, but magnet foreign is less commonly encountered and rarely reported. An extensive PubMed and Google scholar research has been done to search for similar cases, to the best of our knowledge
Transverse myelitis is considered as a rare inflammatory disorder of spinal cord, resulting in damage and destroy myeline covering of spinal cord and eventually leads to motor and sensory deficit producing impaired and altered sensations, paresis in limbs, also bowel and bladder malfunctioning
Background: Supraspinatus tear is common in adults post 60 years of age but a full-thickness tear of this muscle, solely is rare. In such cases, the arthroscopic repair is done
The case of a diabetic patient hospitalized with a discharging ulcer sinus in the maxillary area and poor oral hygiene related to mucormycosis were shown and discussed in this study
Ovarian carcinomas are rarely encountered among paediatric population. Malignant germ cell tumours are comparatively uncommon ovarian neoplasms constituting less than 5%.
Mid trimester pregnancy loss due to parvovirus infection in patients with IVF conception is an infrequent finding encountered in pregnancy and is associated with high output cardiac failure, anemia, and hydrops fetalis
Endodontic treatment of a tooth with an immature apex poses a lot of challenges. The absence of an apical stop makes obturation and achieving a good apical seal more difficult.
Background: Annually, 1.35 million tobacco attributable mortalities occur in India. The problem is alarming and exacerbated in the case of migrants living in low socioeconomic conditions
Background: Raising parental awareness will help the illness progress by enabling early identification, prompt treatment, and appropriate management of new born jaundice
Background: In primary care settings, back pain is the most prevalent complaint. Schoolteachers are at a higher risk of musculoskeletal issues. Several studies in Saudi Arabia have been looking into work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Burnout is broadly used term that is spread more recently than before. Medical student burnout can cause serious distress on the student that could cause severe consequences.
Introduction: Fractures of acetabulum are among the most difficult injuries for orthopaedic surgeons to treat dealing with trauma. The most common injuries are RTA and falls from great height causes of acetabular fractures
