Volume 26, Issue 129, November 2022

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Background/Aim: Alexithymia is the sub clinical inability to recognize and describe one's feelings. In the medical field, students often become emotionally blind when dealing with the difficulties of their studies, which can lead to burnout syndrome. This study's purpose is to assess prevalence of alexithymia and its association with burnout among medical field students at Umm Al-Qura University (UQU), Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A cross sectional survey of medical field students at UQU was conducted to assess the prevalence of alexithymia using the Toronto Alexithymia Scale and academic burnout, measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory. T-tests were run to assess specialties and gender differences. Result: A total of 387 medical field students completed the study questionnaire. The prevalence of alexithymia among medical field students was 36.7% and alexithymia was detected among 42.2% of female students compared with 30.4% of male students (P=0.033). A significant relation was found between alexithymia among medical field students at UQU and their burnout (P=0.001). Conclusions: One third of the study participants may have alexithymia. Given the important association between burnout and alexithymia, increasing awareness of alexithymia and providing self improvement programs for burnout prevention is highly recommended.

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ANALYSIS

Prevalence of alexithymia and its association with burn out among medical field students at Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Ahmed Khafagy, Dai Osama Zafer, Nawras Ali Alyamani, Warif Jameel Abdulhaq, Rania Othman Almalayo, Jamila Kamal Asiri

Background/Aim: Alexithymia is the sub clinical inability to recognize and describe one's feelings. In the medical field, students often become emotionally blind when dealing with the difficulties of their studies

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms442e2432

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Common mental disorders among high school students during COVID-19 pandemic with online education satisfaction level in Pakistan

Noreen Maqbool Bokhari, Mubashir Zafar, Muhammad Maaz Arif, Ayma Azhar, Samina Kanwal, Khawaja Ghulam Mouinuddin

Objective: The objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of common mental disorders among high school students and their online education satisfaction levels in Pakistan

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms443e2475

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Social knowledge of symptoms, risk factors, causes, and preventive measures of CO poisoning among Saudi Arabia's general population

Nasser AlMulhim, Mohammed AlJumaah, Ali AlGharash, Fahad AlMulhim, Mousa AlMazyadi, Noor AlAbbad, Sarah AlHerz, Hussain AlGhadeer, Laila AlIbrahim, Mohammed AlHajji, Basel AlKishi

Background: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has no identifiable colour or odor. People could be affected by CO emissions from various sources that include gas stoves, water heaters, fire places and motor vehicles

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms444e2484

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Oral health and oral hygiene related literacy and behaviors among Saudi school children in Al-Qassim region

Vivek Prabhu, Malik Abdulaziz Alayed, Sumona Bhattacharjee, Abdulaziz Sulaiman Alnasyan, Mohammed M Alzaben, Omar Fahad Altowaijri, Fawaz Pullishery

Background: Individual characteristics such as awareness, perspective, and routines significantly influence one's oral health. This survey explored the Saudi school children's knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to oral hygiene

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms445e2485

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Level of asthma control and frequency of emergency visits during COVID 19 pandemic: Cross sectional study

Faheem Mohammed Alanazi, Abdulmajeed Haddaj Alruwaili, Abdulrhman Fahad Almutairi, Sameh Ahmed, Ahlam Saud H Alabbad, Asalah Abdulaziz H Faqih, Erum Ali Almarhoon, Ghaida Ali H AL Zaher, Khaled Mohammed H Almutairi, Muhannad Ali S Alshahrani, Omar Mebrek M Almutairi, Khalid Mohammed Alghamdi, Malikah Zaki Alshaikhmohamed, Mohammed Yahya M Alalkami

Asthma is a chronic respiratory illness associated with sudden attacks of shortness of breath that require emergency visits. Asthmatic patients were harmed by the pandemic because they were unable to receive regular follow-up

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms446e2525

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Impact of caffeine consumption on local anaesthesia failure: Study based in Hail region, Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Saud Saad Altamimi, Rakan Abdulkarim Brahim Alrakkad, Nawaf Mubarak Faleh Alshammari, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Salem Alghuraymil, Ibrahim Abdulkarim Brahim Alrakkad, Ammar A. Siddiqui

Background: Many patients believe that drinking coffee reduces the effectiveness of local anaesthetic. Caffeine is widely used on a global scale in the form of coffee, tea, and chocolate

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms447e2529

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Post-infection chronic fatigue following coronavirus disease-19: cross sectional study

Faheem Mohammed Alanazi, Waleed Khalid Alhowikan, Dalia Ali Aljrary, Alanoud Abdullah Alqawili, Fahad Mohammed Algharbi, Hala Khamis Alghamdi, Hamad Bandar Alotaibi, Hamoud Shaya Alotaibi, Majed Maseer Almutairi, Rawan Hamdan Aljehani, Sarah Abdulhadi Algallaf, Saud Abdullah Alhasoun

Coronavirus disease has a wide range of symptoms, from asymptomatic infection to critical illness, which may even lead to death. Fatigue is the most prevalent symptom in COVID patients during and after the acute phase of the disease

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms448e2535

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CASE REPORT

Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia: Case report

Ambikathanaya UK, Sunil Tejaswi KL, Suneeth Shetty, Nagabhushana Doggalli

Background: Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia (PCOD) is an asymptomatic non malignant lesion which is rare where healthy bone is replaced by fibrous tissue, with meta-plastic bone and neo-formed cement

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms449e2479

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A near miss case of PPCM a diagnostic dilemma and an intriguing challenge - a case report

Mahak Choudhary, Kamlesh Chaudhari, Neeta Verma, Sanket Bakshi

The period of pregnancy is quite vulnerable for the female, taking into consideration her health and the changing physiological conditions in her body, the adaptations that are made to adjust to the pregnant condition

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms450e2101

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Physiotherapeutic management of 72 year male patient with Parkinsonism: A case study

Shrutika Harivijay Wankhade, Ragini Dadgal, Vikrant Salphale, Rakesh Krishna Kovela

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition which consists of motor and non motor symptoms. In this case, we present the case of 72-year male having complaints of slowness of movement, heaviness while performing movements in limbs

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms451e2209

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In hospital phase of postoperative cardiac rehabilitation in elderly patient with aortic valve replacement: A case report

Dhanashree Ghive, Rashmi Walke, Ruhi Kumbhare

Introduction: Aortic stenosis (AS) is brought on by a restriction in the aortic valve's opening, which results in enlarged and dysfunctional left ventricles and increased pressure in the lungs and right side of the heart

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms452e2262

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Repair of right main bronchus tear after blunt chest trauma: A case report

Ayman Fahad Yousef, Albaraa Mubarak M Alsaedi

Background: Tracheobronchial injuries (TBIs) are uncommon life-threatening injuries to the tracheobronchial tree that follow trauma. As TBI manifests with non-specific signs and symptoms

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms453e2516

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RESEARCH

Nerve supply of extra ocular muscles

Ali Hassan A Ali, Abdulrahman S Binsaleh, Mohammed Salman Alkhaldi, Bander Hather Alharthi, Ahmed Othman Alghamdi, Saad Abdullah Alshnnan, Saad Fahad Aljoidi, Faisal Rakan Alanazi, Mohammed Obaid Alanazi

Background: The extra ocular muscles are supplied by oculomotor, trochlear and abdicants nerves. Aim of our work: Is to study the pattern of motor innervations of the extra ocular muscles in goat

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms454e2527

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ANALYSIS

Current status of bariatric surgery perceptions in Hail region, Saudi Arabia

Fauwaz Fahad Alrashid, Saadeldin Ahmed Idris, Hassan Abdullah Alshammari, Abdullah Dawas Altamimi, Hamoud Saad Alsalwahi

Background: Obesity is a chief communal health dilemma that considered an epidemic worldwide including Saudi Arabia, where the preferred method for weight loss is bariatric surgery

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms455e2486

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Prevalence of dry eye disease symptoms among medical students in Al-Madinah

Hanan Makhdoum, Mohammed Khoshhal, Turki Algethami, Waleed Alshehri, Ahmed Albelowi, Husain AlHabuobi, Nasser Alsuhaymi

Introduction: Dry eye disease (DED) is a multi factorial disease of the ocular surface and tears that result in various symptoms. Although there are several studies on the prevalence of DED in general prevalence among medical students

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms456e2476

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Staining effect of herbal immune boosters used during Covid-19 pandemic on teeth shade: In-vitro study

Khalid Alhazmi, Khaled Aldalaan, Abdulmajeed Alrumi, Sliuman Alnashwan, Tariq Al Swayyed

Objective: Assessment of staining effect of herbal immune boosters used during COVID-19 pandemic on teeth shade

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms457e2534

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The prevalence of topical steroid use and steroid induced Rosacea among Saudi Population, Hail city: A cross sectional study

Fawwaz Freih Alshammrie, Yasmin Saleh Alhamazani, Razan Safir M Alsubhi, Taif Mohammad Alhumayan, Shouq Nasser Alruwaili, Hadeel Saleh Alhamazani, Wael Saleh Alanazi

Background: The use of topical steroids for an extended period of time causes rosacea like dermatitis with varying clinical manifestations. In 1951, the first topical corticosteroids were approved for usage

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms458e2509

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Beliefs, perceptions, knowledge and psychological impact of acne vulgaris among youths in Alqunfudhah District, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Safa Alkalash, Safiah Aldabali, Zahraa Alrashdi, Amwaj Almantashri, Raghad Alqarni, Hind Alhili, Waad Alsharqi

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is one of the most prevalent skin conditions, especially in adolescents, youths and young adults. Acne has negative effects on the body, society and the mind

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms459e2524

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Knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination among medical and paramedical students

Fahad S Alshehri, Amal Binsalman, Raeah Jamal, Saja Al Namlah, Futoun Sharaf, Amal Fallatah, Thikra Alqarafi, Sarah Al Sharif, Mahmoud Essam Elrggal, Rania E Mufti

Background: Vaccine hesitancy poses severe challenges in achieving population immunity. Achieving high COVID‐19 vaccination acceptance rates to ensure medical students' coverage as future health care providers is necessary

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms460e2446

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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards irritable bowel syndrome among young adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Lotfi Fahmi Issa, Yasseer Sonbul, Saud Alzahrani, Randa Bajunaid, Omar Alqefari, Yasser Alahmadi, Khaled Alharbi, Khames T Alzahrani

Background: A non-organic gastrointestinal disorder called irritable-bowel-syndrome (IBS) is characterized by recurring stomach pain or discomfort and irregular stool habits

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms461e2481

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CASE REPORT

Coronally advanced flap with a button to reclaim the gingival position: A case report

Tamil Selvan Kumar, Fairlin P, Ramesh Raja S, Maria Beulah J, Gokulvathi Rajkumar, Jeffy M, Hari Prasat AS, Ahamed Faizal M

Gingival recession pose various problems to the patients in terms of aesthetics, sensitivity and possibility of root caries in the future

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms462e2514

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Large mitral valve vegetation in a 59 year old patient that was thought to be atrial myxoma: A case report

Osama Abdullah Abdulrahman, Fawaz Saeed Baalaraj, Saad Fardan Alqahtani, Mohammad Hani Baharith, Dyaa Esam Habeeb, Abdulhalim S Serafi

The detection of masses is prevalent in heart diagnostic techniques including echocardiography and cardiac imaging. The most frequent masses are tumor, vegetation and thrombus

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms463e2355

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ANALYSIS

Population awareness and knowledge of thyroid diseases signs, symptoms and risk factors in Taif Saudi Arabia

Hani Abozaid, Reem Saad Albaqami, Hatoon Muaid Aljuaid, Elaf Hamoud Alotaibi, Amal Saeed Althagafi, Hanin Abdulaziz Alghamdi

Background: There have been many studies from different parts of the world that assess the awareness of thyroid disorders. The studies done in Saudi Arabia revealed a good overall knowledge.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms464e2499

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The association between gastro esophageal reflux disease and bariatric surgery

Fauwaz Fahad Alrashid, Saleh Ali Alsanea, Abdullah Ibrahim Alrasheed, Hamoud Ali Almatrood, Saadeldin Ahmed Idris

Background: Obesity is ordinarily accompanying gastro esophageal reflux disease. Thus, losing weight will improve it. In contrary it can occur after bariatric surgery

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms465e2502

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The prevalence and severity of burnout syndrome among school teachers in Makkah city, Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Mohammad Almatrafi, Ethar Alsulami, Raghad Saleh, Ghadeer Sadaqa, Renad Alamoudi, Jumanah Althagafi, Faisal Alghamdi, Reda Goweda

Background and aim: Burnout syndrome (BS) is described by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a lack of personal accomplishment

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms466e2522

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Prevalence and physician factors associated with Vitamin B12 prescriptions at King Khalid University Hospital

Sulaiman A Alshammari, Anas D Bin Jabaan, Hosam A Alruwaite, Abdullah M Alessa

Background: Recent studies suggested a high prevalence of Vitamin B12 prescriptions; most lack evidence of Vitamin B12 deficiency. This research aims to estimate the prevalence of Vitamin B12 prescription without laboratory evidence

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms467e2526

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The influence of mental illness and poor psychiatric monitoring programs on students' performance in Umm Al-Qura University

Rayan Almalki, Abdullah Qashar, Fahad Alharthi, Abdullah Alsubhi, Bandar Alzubedi, Ahmed Niyazi, Sultan Alobaidi, Abdullah Tawakul, Omar Babateen

Background: Mental illness is a term use to prescribe a variety of diseases that characterized by abnormal thoughts or behavior or mood of the affected individual

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms468e2539

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Assessment of awareness, information of latest Alzheimer sickness studies and treatments among health related students in umm Al Qura University, Makkah city - a cross sectional study

Omar Babateen, Jamil Adnan Samkari, Abdullah Ahmad Tawakul, Abdullah Ahmed Alsubhi, Faris Yaser Bahakeem, Muhanna Musaad Almatrafi, Salem Bakr Basulayman, Muath Mohammed Alzahrani, Faisal Mohammed Alzubaidi, Nasser Mansur AlShanbari, Abdullah Saad AlShanbari, Salah Mohammed Taha Bakry

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is considered as the most dominant neurodegenerative disease that destructs neuronal brain cells

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms469e2506

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Extent of awareness of diabetic foot care in diabetic patients and their families at AL Baha city, Saudi Arabia

Ahmad H Alghamdi, Ramy Hassan Agwa, Sarah H Alherz, Amjad A Alzahrani, Malak F Alghamdi, Sheekah M Alqahtani, Shrouq M Alghamdi, Waad M Alghamdi, Fatema I Altaweel, Raghad H Alghamdi

The incidence for diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia is high, along with its associated complications especially those of multiple micro and macro-vascular complications with special concern to diabetic foot.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms470e2520

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Saudi mothers' knowledge, attitude and practice towards glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: A cross sectional study

Taif Alqahtani, Amjad Alzahrani, Roudin Alhasawi, Rahaf Alqarehi, Lujain Alhashmi Alamer, Amna Alotiby

Introduction: Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is an inheritable genetic condition resulting in the hemolysis of red blood cells after exposure to the risk factors.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms471e2533

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Awareness and level of knowledge of interventional radiology among clinical year’s medical students at Tabuk University

Sawsan Mohammed Al Blewi, Marwan Saleh D Albalawi, Abdulrahman Arshed Nasser Alharfy, Mohand Basher G Albalawi, Waleed Farhan D Alshammari, Abdulrahman Jameel Abbas Sehly, Badaya Awadh M Alshehri, Mohammed Ibrahim Fareed Bin Ibrahim, Shoog Mohsen R Alharbi, Amani Abdullah Ibrahim Albalawi

Background: Interventional radiology (IR) is a comprehensive specialty that covers a wide variety of image guided minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms472e2540

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CASE REPORT

Treatment of Thyroid Carcinoma with Radioactive Iodine (131i) following total thyroidectomy with incomplete neck dissection

Layal K Jambi

Treatment of follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) is well documented in this case. An unusual case of total thyroidectomy, Central Neck Dissection (CND), Left lower parathyroid re-implantation

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms473e2571

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ANALYSIS

KSMC referred cases characteristics and outcomes: Retrospective study

Omar Othman, Ahmad Saad Alomari, Mohammed Fahad Alqahtani, Faisal Said Alshehri, Fahad Fawwaz AlOtaibi, Naif Mohammed Bazaie, Abdullah Hazzaa Aldahmashi, Abdulrhman Fayaz Alshamari, Khalid Majed Ghazi Alharbi, Ahmed Mohammed Saud Alhazzani, Ahmed Mobark Alshahrani, Meshary Hajed Al-Mutairi, Faisal Sulaiman Alhakil

This retrospective hospital records-based study focused on KSMC emergency department as one of the crowded hospitals in the country. Some delays were observed regarding the referral system from primary, secondary or tertiary hospital

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms474e2546

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Awareness of esophageal cancer among the adult population in Arar city, Saudi Arabia

Mohamed M Abd El-Mawgod, Naif Abdullah H Alanazi, Malek Shafi F Alenezi, Muhannad Abdulrazaq M Almesned, Abdullaziz Faraj K Alenezi

Background: Early detection of cancer and better health seeking behavior depend on cancer awareness. Lack of awareness may result in a slow adoption of screening techniques and delayed diagnosis.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms475e2555

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Coronary artery disease risk factors in Saudi Arabia: Knowledge, awareness and prevalence assessment

Lotfi Fahmi Issa, Yazeed Alharthi, Reyad Alsuqair, Atheer Al aqile, Shrooq Almotairi, Abdulaziz Aljuaid, Bader Althagafi, Elaf Alghamdi, Tahani Althobity, Abdullah Al-Sharif, Khames Alzahrani

Background: The group of disorders known as cardio vascular diseases (CVDs) severely impact the human circulatory system and are often regarded as the leading cause of disability and death

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms476e2556

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Mother’s awareness about immunization

Faisal Alhomayani, Manal Talaq Alwuthaynani, Hebatullah Abdulaziz Alshehri, Nariman Mohammed Alghamdi, Dhai Ibrahim Alqorashi, Rana Mohammed Albalawi, Norah Safar Alharthi

Background: Proper children immunization lowers the cost of treating illnesses. The safety and effectiveness of child vaccines are frequently questioned by parents.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms477e2578

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Cytological changes and ki-67 protein expression in oral mucosa among water pipe users in the KSA

Faris Merghani Elmahdi, Majed Eid Alhejaili, Ahmed Ali Alahmdi, Majed Jamal Abu Altaher, Renad Naji Alsaedi, Mawaddah Sameer Aeq, Mayar Mohammed Ballaji, Huda Saeed Altamimi, Rawan Osama Alsebaee, Ahmed Sulaiman Aljohani, Ahmad Meshal M Alharbi, Ahmed Saleem Alahmadi, Abdulrahman Fayez Alraddadi, Maysan Bassam Ballaji, Yahya Fahad Jamous

Objective: The aim of this study was to detect cytological changes and Ki-67 protein expression in oral mucosa among water pipe users

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms478e2519

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Knowledge and perception of risks and use of e-cigarettes among adults in Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Rayan Abubakker Qutob, Sara Khalid Habib, Abdullah Abdulaziz AlFaisal, Malak Khalid AlSugayer, Abdullah Hussien Alghamdi, Abdullah Abdulaziz Alaryni, Yousef Mohammed Alammari, Khalid Mohammed Al Harbi, Abdullah Ibraheem Bukhari, Osamah A Hakami

The prevalence of e‐cigarette use is increasing worldwide. Evaluating the impact of e-cigarettes on public health and taking preventative and intervention strategies in to account

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms479e2562

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Interest and practice of complementary and alternative medicine among the physicians working at primary health care centres of Qassim Province

Hala Saleh Mohammed AlZuyaydi, Chandra Sekhar Kalevaru

Background: In the recent past, there is increase demand of alternative and complimentary medicine (CAM) use increased among the patients globally

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms480e2389

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Knowledge and attitude of dental professionals towards shortened dental arch concept: A cross sectional study in Saudi Arabia

Majed Bedah Al-Otaibi, Abdulmajeed Jamal H Alanazi, Anmar Abdulkhaliq O Alarnous, Ali Yahya Alfari, Faisal Mohammed Alzain, Bader Soliman Alhussain

Introduction: This survey aims to investigate knowledge and attitudes among general dental practitioners (GP) and specialists/consultants toward the shortened dental arch (SDA) concept in Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms481e2560

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How do young Saudi men prefer to receive fertility information? A population: Based survey in Al Kharj

Ali Hassan A Ali, Mohammed H Karrar Alsharif, Abubaker Y Elamin, Salman S Bin Ofisan, Ali Y Alali, Abdulrahman Mesfer Aldawsari, Ammar H Alenazi, Bandar Suliman S AlSultan, Talal Abdullah Alharbi

Background and objectives: The factors that contribute to male infertility are poorly understood by men. Men's awareness of their own fertility has not been the subject of extensive research

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms482e2566

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Role of head CT in diagnosis of headache in Saudi population

Ali Hassan A Ali, Omar O Serhan, Nawaf Majed Alqahtani, Khalid Hassan Alarjani, Faisal Turki J Alqahtani, Faisal Abdulaziz O Alghamdi, Ali Ababtain, Saeed Moraya Alqahtani, Maan Omar Alzuhairi, Abdulelah Muaythir ALmuaythir, Salman Bader Alhusaini, Ameer S Alsaad

One of the most common global public health issues that results in a large demand for medical services is headache disorders. It is one of the most prevalent complaints in clinical practice globally

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms483e2576

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Blood donation knowledge and attitude in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saeed M Kabrah, Akhmed Aslam, Samah A AlSubhi, Wijdan Bakary, Manal Al-Khalofah, Lama F Alghashmari, Haneen M Subahi, Hebah Kabrah, Hatoon M Badawood, Reem A Alghuraybi, Manal A Al-Sagaf, Ibtesam K Alattas, Najeeb O Filfilan

Background: Currently, there is a shortage of an adequate supply of blood and blood products due to the unavailability of voluntary, non-remunerated donors from low-risk populations

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms484e2580

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The influence of maternal overweight and obesity on breastfeeding among women in Al-Madinah, Al-Munawwarah

Magda H Youssef, Hanouf S Alsharif, Aminah A Qartali, Muruj M Bahar, Arwa M Abbas, Fahad S Alshehri, Sulaiman Z Malki

Background: Breastfeeding has advantages for both infant health in the short and long term, and the mother. The study aimed to identify the prevalence of prenatal overweight and obesity

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms485e2573

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Evaluating the level of awareness about urolithiasis among the general population of Hail, Saudi Arabia

Akram A Bokhari, Hadi A Aldarwish, Basil B Alshammari, Sulaiman A Alghaslan, Saad Y Aldhaifi, Ali A Alghassab

Background: Urolithiasis is one of the most prevalent urinary tract disorders. It concerns stones that form in the urinary tract, usually in the kidneys or ureters

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms486e2569

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The use of herbal medicines for treatment of androgenic alopecia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Bader Nasser Alomair, Abdulrahman Mansour Aljarbou, Mujahid Nasser Almuhaydib, Mansour Fulayyih Almutairi, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alhokair, Shrouq Hasan Almarzooqi, Sadeem Mohammed Alqallaf, Ola Mowaffak Al-Rayes, Ali Essa Alaqaili6, Nouf Ahmad Albluwi, Asmaa Oyounsoud Alshaibany, Hajar Salem Banuqaytah, Eliya Hussain Almubarak

Androgenic alopecia is a process of hair loss that occurs in both males and females, whereby hair becomes weak and thin. Plants have long been used to aid hair growth

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms487e2552

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CASE REPORT

Double pathology in cases of cold abscess neck: A case report

Rajasekar MK, Sarenya KS

In 2022, a 20-year-old male patient came to our OPD with a complaint of slight neck pain and swelling in the anterior side of his neck for two months.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms488e2410

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RESEARCH

Autism children dietary habits in Hail, Saudi Arabia: A parents’ survey

Albandri Abdullah Bin Ammar, Sarah Saud Almuhaini

Background: Developmental disabilities like autism are brought on by variations in the brain. Confined or repetitive habits or interests, as well as social engagement and communication, are common struggles for people with autism

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms489e2563

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ANALYSIS

Impact of patients’ knowledge of hypertension on adherence to antihypertensive drugs in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia

Abdulrhman Aldukhayel, Sulaiman Saleh Almarshoud, Mohammad Aldekhail, Mohammad AlKhattaf, Abdullah Alowais, Abdulmalik Aldawsari

Background: Hypertension is a common disease in Saudi Arabia. Non adherence to hypertension treatment is a common reason for failure to reach the target blood pressure.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms490e2547

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The blood donation: Knowledge and attitude of female students at the faculty of applied medical sciences, Al Baha University, Saudi Arabia

Manal SA Hakami, Tahani A Maharem, Amira EE Elbashir, Ragaa GA Mohmmed, Rosa KM Babikir, Ghassan A Sammouri, Ahmed Abdalla Jarelnape, Waled AM Ahmed

Background/aim: Blood donation is one of the main ways to save lives. The students at health faculties supposed to have well knowledge and positive attitude about blood donation

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms491e2587

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Knowledge, awareness and attitudes of adults towards the practice of testicular self-examination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Akram Bokhari, Osama Alnizari, Tamara Hafiz, Akram F Aljohani, Naif Alnoman, Ranim F Alhejaily, Saffanah F Alhejaili

Introduction: The appearance of swelling may be temporary in certain circumstances, but it may also be an indication of danger in others.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms492e2515

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The level of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus awareness and its barriers, Qassim, Saudi Arabia

Ahmad Alkhdairi, Ayman Alharbi, Suliman Alotaieq, Talal Alharkan, Abdullah Alsaeed, Abdullah Almithn, Abdulsalam Alnawfal, Sami Alrasheedi, Musa Alrasheedi, Feras Aljameeli

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a multi systemic multi factorial autoimmune disease. Organ's damage and failure may occur during life time

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms493e2528

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Psychological well-being and its effect on suicidal behavior among medical students in Madinah

Rania E Mufti, Raghad O Aljohani, Shuhrah M Kaiwa, Ghaida T Alharbi, Lujain A Aldarsi, Shadha M Jorob, Daliyah A Al Qulaiti, Fahad S Al-Shehri

Psychological well-being (PWB) and its relation to suicidal behaviour among medical students are growing concerns in Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms494e2541

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Awareness of sun exposure effect and sun protection measures among university students in Saudi Arabia

Fawwaz Freih Alshammrie, Wael Saleh Alanazi, Razan Saleh Alanazi, Shadan Saud Aljassar, Reema Saleh Alanazi

Background: Unprotected prolonged sun exposure is a major risk factor for a variety of skin conditions. Unprotected long term UV exposure can cause chronic skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, skin ageing and skin cancer.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms495e2545

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Assessment of knowledge of Alzheimer's disease among medical students at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia

Abdulrahman M Al-harbi, Abdulkareem M Nmnkany, Ziyad S Al-Saedi, Ammar A Al-Ahmadi, Mohannad T Hemdi, Abdullah A Tawakul

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is rising health problem with an estimated 6.4% in Saudi Arabia. 80% of dementia cases are caused by AD and usually patients diagnosed at late stages.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms496e2568

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The prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students and interns at Tabuk University

Hyder Osman Mirghani, Majed Mohammed Alshehri, Jalawi Talal A Alotaibi, Faisal Shiraz M Alharthi, Abdulaziz Abdullah Albalawi, Mohammed Aali Alghamdi, Abdulrahman Jawdat Albalawi, Yazeed Hamdan O Alwabisi, Bander Mohammed Abu Murad, Waleed Farhan Alshammari, Mohammed Ibrahim Fareed Bin Ibrahim

Objectives: This study was conducted among medical students and interns at Tabuk University, Saudi Arabia to estimate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) prevalence and explores its risk factors.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms497e2581

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Assessment of oral hygiene practice during active orthodontic treatment in Saudi Arabia

Hussain YA Marghalani, Hassan Alkhalaf, Ibrahim Alsultan, Hussain Alkhalaf, Ahmed Alkhalaf, Ziyad Aldoghan, Khames T Alzahrani

Background: Good oral hygiene is a critical factor to ensure good orthodontic treatment. Maintaining good oral hygiene in orthodontics is one of the essential factors related to compliance

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms498e2583

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Awareness and perception of Al-Baha population for eye health and its common disorders

Mahadi A Bashir, Ali Hendi Alghamdi, Meshal Ali Ahmed Alzahrani, Yousef Mohammed Matar Alzahrani, Ahmed Mohammed Bin Ahmed Alzahrani, Mohammed Ali Saeed Alzahrani, Talal Ahmed Ghurmullah Alzahrani, Omran Mohammed Hassan Alzahrani, Saeed Jumaan Hamed Alghamdi, Ahmed Ghurmullah Hamdan Alghamdi, Alhassan A Alghamdi

Introduction: The research is directed to assess the knowledge and perception of the Al-Baha population regarding eye health and its common disorders and risk factors such as high altitude, contact lenses, pregnancy, drugs and ultraviolet

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms499e2598

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Incidence and risk factors of acute kidney injury in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis: A retrospective study

Abdullah Aldamigh, Abdullah Alhojailan, Husam Alahmadi, Fatimah Almeathem, Ibrahim Algosair, Ghadah Alharbi, Mohammad Alkhattaf, Emad Alfadhel, Abdullah Alsamani

One of the typical complications of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is acute kidney injury (AKI) in pediatric patients. However, the incidence and AKI’s risk factors in pediatric patients with DKA remain elusive in Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms500e2558

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Validating CT characteristics of the thymus in healthy Indian adult population

Priyanka Mane, Avinash Dhok, Karishma Surpam, Varun Nimje

Aim: The research aimed to appraise the properties of healthy thymus in Indian adult population on computed tomography. Background: On cross sectional imaging assessments of the chest

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms501e2084

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Quality of life for caregivers of patients with mental illness in Qassim region: Cross-sectional study

Mansour Mathna Alharbi, Fahad Hussain Almazyad, Abdulmonem Ali Alsalhi, Yasser Meshaal Alharbi, Abdullah Sulaiman Alkhumayri, Fahad Abdullah Alolayan, Mohammed Abdullah Albesher, Ali Khalid Alshaya, Faisal Fahad Almishali

Background: Mental illness is a term use to prescribe a variety of diseases that characterized by abnormal thoughts or behavior or mood of the affected individual.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms502e2595

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Attitude and practice of physicians in King Khalid University Hospital, regarding placebo 2021-2022

Nourhan E Mohamed, Ghazlan A Alhenaki, Hajer K Albalawi, Maha M Alasmari, Joud A Aburisheh, Shouq A Alshehri, Fatimah A Althamin, Latifah Y Alhussain, Hayfa H Alhayyaf, Batool A Althamin, Mona A Alfadeel

Background: In the developing world of medicine, placebo treatment has been viewed as a subject of controversy. Some physicians support its’ use and advocate its effectiveness while others are against it for various reasons

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms503e2543

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Perception and practice of college students regarding seasonal influenza vaccine in central area of Saudi Arabia

Khalid Ahmed Aljasser, Fatima Mohamed Omer Idris, Rahma Hassan Kutubkhana, Sara Mahmood AlHosami, Abdullah Abdulaziz Aleid, Mohammed Abdulaziz Alkhalifah, Abdullah Kulip Alonzi, Anwar Dhawi Almutairi, Renda Ali Alhabib, Khalid Ebrahim Alswayed, Mahmoud Abdulrahman Mahmoud

Background: Influenza is a very prevalent infection all around the world. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, barriers and factors influencing influenza (Flu) vaccination uptake among college students in Saudi Arabia's central region

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms504e2492

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The knowledge of Schizophrenia among health- related students in Umm Al-Qura University: A cross sectional survey

Salah Bakry, Anas Atiyah Alzahrani, Ataa Abdullah Gahwajy, Ahmad Hassan Alhazmi, Mohannad Abdulrahman Fatani, Waddah Mohammed Alharbi, Faris Hassan Radman, Majid Hamed Ali, Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla

Background: Schizophrenia is a mental psychotic disorder where the patient may experience hallucinations or disorganized speech with the likely correlation with negative symptoms

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms505e2523

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