Volume 26, Issue 128, October 2022

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Background: The level of awareness and attitudes of primary care physicians toward diagnosing myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) is widely unexplored and many physicians overlook the symptoms of MPNs. Identifying MPN related symptoms by the primary care physician can lead to early recognition of the disease and prevent MPN related complications. Methods: In this cross-sectional study data was collected via a survey questionnaire from 99 primary care physicians (family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine) within the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The aim is to assess the primary care physicians’ awareness of MPN related symptoms. Results: There is a statistically significant difference in the level of awareness of MPN symptoms between physicians in each department. Emergency physicians scored the lowest mean score (3.21+0.22) and failed to identify most of the MPN-related symptoms whereas most Internal Medicine physicians (3.46+0.34) and Family Medicine physicians (3.45 +0.34) were able to identify most of the symptoms. Conclusion: Many physicians failed to recognize disease specific symptoms but were able to identify “B” symptoms. A great proportion of physician failed to recognize splenomegaly related symptoms which are associated with poor disease outcome.

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ANALYSIS

The prevalence of neck pain and low back pain among personal computer gamers in Saudi Arabia

Mohammed Attiah, Ghalia Almutairi, Faisal Alnahdi, Husam Tamim, Lina Güneş, Aqeel Alrashid

Introduction: Neck pain and low back pain are serious health concerns that affect both adults and children. Personal computer (PC) gamers Wasted a lot of time playing computer games.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms391e2420

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Assessment of physician awareness and attitudes toward recognizing symptoms related to myeloproliferative neoplasms

Bader Alahmari, Meshari Almotairi, Khalid Bin Yousef, Majid Alharbi, Mohammed Alanazi, Mehab Abdullah, Aamir Omair

Background: The level of awareness and attitudes of primary care physicians toward diagnosing myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) is widely unexplored and many physicians overlook the symptoms of MPNs

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms392e2470

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Prevalence and associated factors of neck, shoulder, and low-back pains among medical students at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Osama Abdullah Abdulrahman, Abdulaziz Ali Alsaedi, Mahmoud Ahmad Alshenqity, Ameen Ahmad Alshenqity, Abdullah Sami Eterji, Anas Mohammed Al-Amodi, Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla

Background: Medical students frequently complain of neck, shoulder, and lower back musculoskeletal pain (MSP), which is a very common health issue

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms393e2473

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CASE REPORT

Myeloid sarcoma involving the central nervous system as initial presentation of acute myeloid leukemia patient: A case report

Waleed Murshid, Badr Hafiz, Raghad Aljohani, Daliyah Al Qulaiti, Omar Aljohani

Extra medullary leukemic infiltration of CNS is extremely rare, and its incidence is 3%. Myeloid sarcoma (MS) of the central nervous system (CNS) is associated with a poor prognosis and has an aggressive course

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms394e2482

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Scar endometriosis following laparoscopic surgery: A rare case report

Akruti Shinde, Kamlesh Chaudhari, Deepti Shrivastava, Sunil Kumar, Priti Verma

Endometriosis is a major gynaecological disorder that affects 5% to 10% of female in their reproductive years. The ectopic implantation of functioning endometrium outside the uterus, with the pelvis being the most common site, is known as endometriosis.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms395e2111

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ANALYSIS

Peripheral nerve excitability among males in type-2 diabetes mellitus with and without diabetic neuropathy: A cross-sectional study

Riyas Basheer KB, Dinesh KVN, Subhashchandra Rai, Mohammed Arshak AT

Background and Aim: Diabetic neuropathy increases with the duration of diabetes and also poor glycemic control fasten the disability associated with neuropathy. This leads to a change in the nerve excitation and action potential propagation

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms396e2427

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Impact of covid-19 outbreak on emergency visits at King Saud Medical city - A retrospective study

Faheem Mohammed Alanazi, Eradah A Almarhoon, Ahmed D Alhejaili, Hassan H Al Jalooud, Maram M Alawwad, Moshabob S Alqahtani, Manar A Hamdoon, Malak A Hamdoon, Reem C Alanazi, Khalid M Alghamdi, Ibrahim F Alanazi, Ibrahim M Alghamdi, Ali M Aldhufairi, Rayan M Alqahtani, Sameh Ahmed

The spread of COVID19 put a lot of extra work on emergency doctors, due to increased visits as a result of respiratory failure and other consequences caused by the infection. our research aims to ascertain the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms397e2449

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The prevalence of smoking among medical students in Northern Border University of Saudi Arabia

Malik Azhar Hussain, Mohammed Faleh M Alenezi, Faris Athal F Alanazi, Ziyad Daham R Alanazi, Abdulaziz Ahmed Q Alanazi

Background: Tobacco is the utmost imperative avoidable reason of mortality globally. Smoking in medical students is a critical issue because they are future healthcare providers and are expected to show a momentous starring role

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms398e2468

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Association between chest radiographic findings and clinical outcomes in pediatric patients with bronchiolitis at King Abdulaziz University Hospital

Alyaa Garout, Mohammed H. Alhomrani, Majed M. Alharbi, Samaher S. Hazzazi, Abdulaziz A. Subyani, Reem A. Alghanmi, Ghofran Ageely

Background: Acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) affect between 120 million and 156 million people worldwide. Patients who have been diagnosed with bronchiolitis frequently have chest X-rays (CXR).

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms399e2457

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Parents’ knowledge and management of children’s fevers in Saudi Arabia after the COVID-19 pandemic

Somaya Abdulrahman, Shada Fayad, Najd Al Anazi, Esraa Abdulgader, Tahani Alqahtani, Ashwaq Alsukhayri, Albatul Al-Shwail, Ali Aljifry, Sarah Alsamaan, Khalid Aboalshamat

Introduction: Fever is a common childhood symptom that is considered to be the cause of around 70% of pediatric visits

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms400e2456

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RESEARCH

Pomegranate peel boosts the potential of Manuka honey to protect against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in rats by enhancing its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms

Osama AH Abuzinadah, Soad S Ali, Ghadeer M Alsrehy, Fatma A Al-Nefeiy, Naser A Alkenani, Daklallah Ahmed Almalki

Discovering alternative safe medicine for the management of gastric ulcers (GU) is a vital issue. This study aimed to investigate the possible protective effect of adding pomegranate peel (PP) to the Manuka honey (MH)

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms401e2330

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CASE REPORT

High-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm: Report a case

Hawra Shakeeb, Safa Al Shaikh

Appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (AMN) includes a group of diseases which are classified into Low grade and high grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN and HAMN) respectively

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms402e2428

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ANALYSIS

Diagnostic yield of computed tomography for suspected spine fracture in patients older than 50 years following fall down and predictors of emergency interventions: A retrospective study

Dunya N. Al Faraj, Hassan Y. Alhashim, Mustafa A. Alsaleh, Mohammed A. Albahrani, Taleb H. Aldandan, Rawan E. Alsulami, Abdulmonem A. Alsaleh

Background: The National Emergency X-Ray Utilization Study criteria is used to determine the need for Computed tomography scan and reduce radiation exposure in suspected cervical spine injury cases

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms403e2364

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The impact of education intervention on awareness of cervical cancer and barriers to HPV vaccination among Saudi pregnant women

Sultan H. Almutairi, Safa A. Alsedrah, Khalid S. Almutairi, Yara R. Albayyahi, Osama M. Almutairi, Hassan M. Alamri

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the leading killers of women worldwide despite the availability of screening programs and preventive HPV vaccination

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms404e2411

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Role of mouthwashes in combating SARS-COV 2 COVID-19 virus: Assessment of the knowledge of Middle Eastern Dentists

Suhael Ahmed, Shugaa Nasir Alotaibi, Nishath Sayed Abdul, Maha Mohammed Alotaibi, Maan Ahmed Sheikho, Alaa Ali Alharthi, Bdour Saud Alenezi, Rawan Al Jamali, Amal M Almalhan, Nora Abdallah Aljethaily, Nafeesa Tabassum

Background: Mouthwashes are deemed an effective measure in mitigating the risk of coronavirus contraction in dental clinics through limiting aerosol spread during procedures

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms405e2483

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Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of antioxidants in the complex treatment of periodontal diseases in patients with duodenal ulcer with fixed metal-containing dentures

Оleksandra І. Roshchuk, Vasyl P. Havaleshko, Yaroslav R. Karavan, Oksana S. Khukhlina

An open, prospective study was conducted in which 37 patients with periodontal disease (PD) and duodenal ulcer (DU) in the scarring phase with fixed metal dentures (FMD) and fixed metal-ceramic dentures (FMCD) participated

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms406e2366

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Needle stick injuries, knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students in Umm Al-Qura University

Bassam Musleh Bin Laswad, Sultan Fahad Alobaidi, Abdualziz Abdullah Almtrfi, Abdullah Mosleem Alobedi, Azzam Musleh Bin Laswad, Abdulkarem Awadh Alzahrani, Osama Nabil Al-Batati, Abdulrahman Masoud Alharthi, Salah Mohammed Taha Bakry, Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla

Background and aim: Approximately 3 million Health Care Workers are exposed to needle stick injuries (NSIs). Although the majority of these accidents have no sequela, at least 20 distinct pathogens

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms407e2415

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The ethics of animal research: A survey of the public in Saudi Arabia

Sarah Saleh Al-harbi, Ghada Ahmad Al-adwani, Bushra Ahmad Bukhari, Ghosoon Mohammed Bafaraj, Waad Saleh Alotaibi, Tiaf Musaed Alharbi, Basmah Eidhah Alsukhayri, Yosra Z. Al-Hindi

Background: In the extent of medical evolution and research we aimed to consider the ethics of using animal in research, drug therapy trials and experimental procedures, we wanted to explore the opinion of the public in Saudi Arabia towards it

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms408e2490

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CASE REPORT

Polycystic kidney disease - A case report

Jehad A. Aldali, Hamzah J. Aldali, Rawand J. Aldali, Abdullah Z. Aldali, Mohammed A Barayan

This report presents a case report of a 29 year old Saudi Arabian patient who has been recently diagnosed with inherited polycystic kidney disease

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms409e2421

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Pulmonary rehabilitation in the management of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis infection: A post-covid-19 complication

Shrushti Daga, Vaishnavi Yadav, Vaishnavi Warutkar, Sakina Saifee, Moli Jai Jain

Mucormycosis, often known as 'black fungus' in India, is a fungal illness that has been identified in COVID-19 patients on an irregular basis. This case report describes a patient who was diagnosed with rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms410e2233

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ANALYSIS

Knowledge, attitude, practice and perception of sunscreen among Saudi population

Zahraa Alshayeb, Dalal Alsaadoun, Hawra Alyaseen, Maram Albadan, Sarah Alyaseen, Bayan Alhussain

Introduction: Direct exposure to solar radiation frequently can drastically increase the probabilities of skin cancer. However, this may be avoided via way of means of sunscreen use which is considered as an essential safety measure in opposition to the harmful effects of the Solar’s ultraviolet rays on our skin

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms411e2386

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Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Hazem Mohammad Aljabri, Bassam Musleh Bin Laswad, Hasan Zuhier Binjabi, Mohammed Hasan Alturki, Abdulaziz Omar Babukur, Azzam Musleh Bin Laswad, Mohammed Osama Krenshi, Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla

Background and aim: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is considered as one of the common neuro developmental disorders. It is common among children and young adults, affecting their social, academic, and occupational functioning

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms412e2440

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The rife self-confessed disorders associated with hormonal contraceptives

Ebtehaj Saud ALmughais, Fatmah Fahad Alreshidi, Rana Aboras, Rasha Alarfaj, Samiah Ahmed Almehmadi, Maram ALmohammadi, Maha Mohammad ALSugair, Hella O. AlOthman, Afag Altigani Ali, Aya Alsedig Ali, Samah Batran, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Background: The side effects of hormonal contraceptives (HCs) vary greatly between women, and different HCs cause distinct side effects. This study aimed to assess the rife of self-confessed disorders associated with hormonal contraceptives

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms413e2488

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A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy on social phobia

Nazanin Ahangari, Maryam Bakhtiari, Amir Mahdi Katani

This meta-analysis was aimed at evaluating the evidence related to the effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) in patients with social phobia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms414e2314

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Effect of exercise on adult asthmatic patients in Riyadh 2022

Jamal Youness, Abdulrahman Hussamuldin, Yara Alzahrani, Yara Aboushark, Sana Sankari, Bandar Almehmadi, Majed Alanazi, Qusai Alsulaiman

Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by wheezing; shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing that varies in severity and duration over time

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms415e2491

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The prevalence of social anxiety disorder: A school related experience in Makkah city, Saudi Arabia

Salah M Bakry, Samar N Ekram, Abdulrahman M Alharthi, Sultan F Alobaidi, Eyad J Algahwaji, Abdulaziz F Alsharif, Ayar A Bukhari, Mohammed S Algahwaji, Faisal S Alnahdi, Batool M Alotibi, Bakr M Alharbi, Mohammad I Qashgry, Nimah J Dhafar

Background: Fewer researches have been conducted on social phobia in the context of severe social inequality and poverty, as seen in most developing countries

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms416e2493

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Overuse of antibiotics in Saudi children with upper respiratory infection and diarrhea

Rashid Awad Abdalla Salih, Ebtehaj Saud ALmughais, Fatmah Fahad Alreshidi, Samiah Ahmed Almehmadi, Dalal Alayed, Hella O. AlOthman, Alrashidi Sari Mabrook, Alrashidi Ibrahim Ahmad, Fayez Dehlaus Alrashidy, Mashael Alruwayshid, Abeersuliman Alshuniefi, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Background: The growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been accelerated in recent decades as a result of antibiotic abuse and misuse. The goal of the current study was to evaluate the misuse of pediatric antibiotics in Northern Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms417e2496

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RESEARCH

Knowledge and attitude of Saudi women regarding autism

Sahar Abdel-Latif Abdel-Sattar, Hanan Abd Elwahab El Sayed, Nehad Ahmed Ibrahim Zahra

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder causing family stress. Increasing awareness about ASD will improve the mothers' engagement with their children and help them bear the stress effect of this disorder

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms418e2406

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CASE REPORT

Post-operative physiotherapeutic rehabilitation of 32-year sickle cell anemia patient with avascular necrosis of femoral head - a case study

Shrutika Wankhade, Pratik Phansopkar, Neha Chitale

Genetic diseases include sickle cell anemia (SCA) which is autosomal recessive and results in decreased blood supply to bones and tissues. Avascular necrosis is a condition in which there is reduction in the blood supplied to the bones

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms419e2134

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Isolated pancreatic tuberculosis mimicking pancreatic cancer: Case report

Anas Mohammed Aljoaid, Imran Ali Khan, Wael Ahmed Shahin, Nawal Abdulrahman Barnawi

Pancreatic tuberculosis is usually investigated as a mass or inflammation due to the lack of unique clinical or radiological characteristics; as a result, this rare extrapulmonary tuberculosis is usually diagnosed as pancreatic carcinoma

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms420e2472

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ANALYSIS

The association of depression and anxiety with hypertension among adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2022

Khaldoun Marwa, Eman Alkhaldi, Gharam Alhenaki, Layan Alqahtani, Abdulrahman Hussamuldin, Deemah Alquraish

Objectives: Depression is a mental disorder that affects the daily function of individuals. Anxiety appears to be the most prevalent among mental disorders

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms421e2503

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Prevalence and different management of sleep disorders among medical students, Umm Alqura University Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Fawaz Saeed Baalaraj, Bassam Musleh Bin Laswad, Dyaa Esam Habeeb, Mutaz Ghazi Alshaikh, Mohammed Hussain Almatrafi, Mansour Matar Alafifi, Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla

Background: Sleep is a reversible state of disconnection from the environment which helps the body and mind to recover and rest. Sleep could be interrupted by a numerous number of disorders and suffering from sleep disorders

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms422e2424

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Factors responsible for non-compliance among diabetic patients: Primary healthcare experiences in Saudi Arabia

Muhammad Irfanullah Siddiqui, Salah Bakry, Faiz Alotibi, Abdulaziz Albarakati, Faisal Alshehri, Abdullah Fakieha, Satam Alharbi, Majid Hamed Ali

Background: Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine pathology. According to the World Health Organization, non-compliance patients, especially with long-term medication prescriptions for diabetes

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms423e2438

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Community awareness of hereditary blood diseases and the benefit of premarital screening program in Saudi Arabia

Mohamed A Elhefny, Adnan Alessa, Saud Alzahrani, Yahya Almarhabi, Badr Almaedy, Omar Alshaikhi, Hatem Alessa, Hasna Alghamdi, Abdullah Alamri, Thamer Alghamdi

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited syndromes characterized by the presence of hemoglobin S, abnormal hemoglobin that is poorly soluble and polymerizes when deoxygenated, which results in sickle-shaped erythrocytes

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms424e2505

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RESEARCH

Therapeutic effects of paclitaxel and nivolumab on cancer stem cells of experimentally induced oral squamous cell carcinoma

Ahmed Samir Zakaria, Mohamed Gomma Khalial, Asmaa Mohamed Zahran, Mohamed Mahmoud Ahmed, Emad Alqalshy

Purpose: The main objective of this research was directed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of paclitaxel and nivolumab on cancer stem cells (CSCs) of experimentally generated hamster buccal pouch (HBP) carcinoma

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms425e2405

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CASE REPORT

A diabetic amputee with a post-operative complication of a non-healing ulcer - A case report

Purva Shahade, Shubhangi Patil

The patient is a 58-year-old male diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 10 years back and is having loss of sensation in his bilateral lower limbs.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms426e2190

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Hobnail cell change in reactive angioendotheliomatosis, a potential diagnostic pitfall

Neha A, Shobana B

Reactive angioendotheliomatosis (RAE) is a rare angio-proliferative disease which commonly exists with some underlying systemic disease. RAE clinically presents as an ulcerated lesion which can be single or multifocal

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms427e2414

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ANALYSIS

Uncontrolled Hypertension and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients in Primary Health Care Centers in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nada M Hakami, Mona H Elmahdy, Salwa M Majrashi

Background: Hypertension is a serious public health problem that affects people of all ages. Hypertensive patients are at risk for several complications, including stroke and heart disease

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms428e2447

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Assessment of public awareness towards skin disease in Jouf region, Saudi Arabia

Ziad Mansour Alshaalan, Ziyad Muharib N Alruwaili, Afrah Mohaimeed M Altaymani, Faris Fawaz S Alsharari, Rasha Harbi H Alashjaee, Maram Shafi A Alruwaili, Abdulelah Farhan O Alsharari

Background: In spite of the fact that skin disease is common, to evaluate the public's overall understanding, awareness and knowledge of skin disorders in Saudi Arabia, just one research was carried out

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms429e2495

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Endo and perio disease among dental practitioners in western region: Knowledge and awareness assessment, observational study

Ayman O Mandorah

Background: When it comes to the diagnosis & prognosis of the teeth involved, endodontic and periodontal diseases provide problems to the dental practitioner

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms430e2507

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Prevalence and pattern of hearing loss associated with using earphones among medical students in Al-Madinah region, kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Talal M Aljeraisi, Hamza A Alandijani, Noof M Alharbi, Lama S Alhumaidan, Mohammed J Almuayrifi, Aeshah M Alharbi, Zinab H Bohulaigah, Amal M Alharbi, Mohammed S Aloufi

Background: Hearing is a complex process of detecting and processing sound, and it is one of the five senses. Hearing can be impaired for many causes like exposure to external noises

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms431e2510

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Level of knowledge on preeclampsia symptoms, complications, and risk factors among women in Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Abdulrahim Gari, Wafa Alshanqiti, Fatimah Alshanqiti, Rehab Alquzi, Rawan Alsamli, Reem Alqahtani

Background: Preeclampsia (PET) is a pregnancy complication that causes high blood pressure. It is still a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms432e2512

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Prevalence of non-communicable diseases risk factors among first year medical college students at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for health sciences, Jeddah

Asmaa Alrefaie, Nourah Alageel, Eiman Saleh, Tahani Asiri, Rafeef Jarwan, Roaa Bakraa

Objective: To determine the prevalence of NCD risk factors among first-year medical college students at Jeddah's King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS)

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms433e2435

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Predictive model for recurrent myocardial infarction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Mariia Koteliukh

Background: Recurrent myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the commonest and serious cardiovascular complications among diabetic patients

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms434e2454

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Comparing the effectiveness of treatment with radio frequency denervation, cryoablation and endoscopic debridement of the facet joints

Rapčanová Simona, Rapčan Róbert, Witkovsky Viktor, Kočan Ladislav, Poliak Ľubomír, Lenčéš Peter, Mláka Juraj, Griger Martin, Burianek Miroslav, Vašková Janka

Background: One of the main causes of chronic lower back pain is lumbar facet syndrome (LFS). It develops due to the damage of the facet joints and subsequent irritation of the adjacent sensory nerves

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms435e2469

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Self reported prevalence of eczema and associated risk factors among under five children in Northern Saudi Arabia: A population based cross sectional study

Ziad Mansour Alshaalan, Maram Shafi Alruwaili

Introduction: Eczema is a very common dermatological disorder that affects children at a high rate and this condition can alter the quality of life by disturbing the sleep activity, cause anxiety, and depressive manifestations

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms436e2511

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Prevalence and risk factor of gastro-esophageal reflux disease among university student in Saudi Arabia

Lotfi Fahmi Issa, Turki Alharthi, Thamer Alsufyani, Abdulrhman Alsufyani, Awadh Alasmari, Humood Alshareef, Afnan Almurashi

Background: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is among the highest prevalent disorders in Europe, the United States as well as in Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms437e2513

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RESEARCH

Cross-culture adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of duruöz’s hand index for people with carpal tunnel syndrome

Wael Alghamdi

Background and Aims: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a clinical syndrome resulting from the wrist's median nerve being compressed, which resulting in function impairment and pain at the wrist

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms438e2395

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ANALYSIS

Prevalence of self medication among Umm Al-Qura medical students

Mokhtar Shatla, Alaa Ahmed, Raghad Almasoudi, Omnia Kutbi, Nedaa Alsulaimani, Reem Brashi

Background: Self medication is the use of pharmacological drugs without a prescription. The prevalence among medical students was found to be higher reaching 70.1%.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms439e2381

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Assessment of coagulation profile in patients with breast cancer in Saudi Arabia

Osama Abdulaziz

Background: The most common malignancy in women is breast cancer. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. One of the under estimated complications with breast cancer is the abnormalities occurring in the coagulation profile of patients

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms440e2464

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Methodological approach of weighing the prevalence of depression in heart failure patients: A case control study

Fayez El Sayed El Shaer, Abdulaziz S Almasoud, Salem Mohammed Basalem, Faisal Ahmed Alrayes, Abdulmalik Abdulaziz Alharbi, Banan Sameer Alqady, Taibah Abdullah Alzaid, Mohammed Ali Alqhtani, Naif Saad Almutairi

Background: People with heart failure may have associated comorbidities and illnesses, which are key risk factors for depression. In a tertiary care facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms441e2487

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