Volume 26, Issue 130, December 2022

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Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in pediatric age. It is mostly diagnosed in childhood. Pediatrics with ADHD may have issue with attention, controlling impulsive behaviors and act without thinking about or be overly active. Methods: A cross sectional study including a questionnaire to measure the public information about ADHD in Hail region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire has been collected from DSM-IV criteria of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Results: The participants were more than 400 persons from the public in Hail region, we found result of the test have been used in this study and showed that there is statistically significant association between source of knowledge about disease ADHD and participants. Conclusion: There were a lot of positive points regarding the results of the study, but still there were a negative point, need an intervention and take an action. (Ref: Alshurtan K, Alsuhaymi A, Alenezi A, Aljumah S, Alhemshy L, Alluwya S. Public awareness about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the Hail region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Medical Science 2022; 26: ms511e2579); (Image from: eiko ojala). Medical Science Volume 26, Number 130 December, 2022

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ANALYSIS

A population-based survey of the association between systemic hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea among the general population in Saudi Arabia

Abdullah I Aedh, Rahaf Abdullah M Assiri, Shatha Saad A Alshahrani, Sarah Yahya A Mushari, Aljohrah Mohammed A AlHunaif, Razan Ali S Alshehri, Abdullah M Assiri

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder that is considered one of the secondary causes of hypertension. Hypertension affects approximately 50 % of people with OSA

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms506e2489

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Prevalent practice and attitude toward Wet Cupping Therapy

Ali A Bu-Khamseen, Alya A Bu-Khamsin, Abdullah A Alnaim, Zahra E Alabbad, Hussain A Alturaifi, Fatimah A Alkhawajah, Wedad M Alabbad, Fatimah M Alhashem Alsayed, Mohammed A Alnajjad, Haidar Alabdrabulridha, Hassan K AlBohassan, Sadiq Bassam Busaleh, Mohammed Ali Alsalman, Ryhana Mohammed Aljumaiah, Hussain S Alsultan

Background: Hijama (wet cupping) is a traditional technique that improves blood circulation. However, the results of this procedure are still debatable.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms507e2577

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Knowledge of risk factors and management of plantar fasciitis among clinical-phase medical students

Ismail Hamad Almogbil, Ahmed M Alshammari, Abdulraheem S Almutairi, Thamer K Alharbi, Saif M Alshammari, Abdullah T Almutairi, Reem A Almuhaymidi, Zakiyah S Almutairi

Objectives: The study aims to assess and evaluate the knowledge and awareness of Plantar Fasciitis (PF), its risk factors and treatment options among clinical phase medical students

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms508e2596

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A study on the prevalence of pediatric sickle cell intricacy amongst the urban population in the Makkah region of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Muazzam Sheriff Maqbul, Rayan Nasser Sarhan, Assalah Khalid Elshahti, Ghadi Mohammed Albalbisi, Saleh Sadan Alzahrani, Muath Salem Binghafrah

The Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) time honored among the interrelated couples because of the mutation of gene ensuing with inside the alteration of pink blood cells to a sickle form inflicting animated phenomenon ensuing in extreme intricacies

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms509e2602

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Bariatric surgery effects on glycemic control and diabetes mellitus remission: A meta-analysis

Hyder Mirghani, Bandar Alamrani, Mohammad Algabri, Meshal Alatawi, Mohammed Alasmari, Ali Alsharif, Fahad Alqahtani, Mshari Albalawi, Fadi Alamrani, Asem Albalawi, Ali Alalawi

Introduction: There is an increasing awareness of morbidity-based indications for bariatric surgery, literature on bariatric surgery and diabetes is scarce. Aim: We aimed to assess the bariatric surgery role in diabetes remission and HbA1c reduction

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms510e2603

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Public awareness about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the Hail region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Kareemah Alshurtan, Ahlam Alsuhaymi, Abdulaziz Alenezi, Sarah Aljumah, Lama Alhemshy, Saeed Alluwya

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in pediatric age. It is mostly diagnosed in childhood.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms511e2579

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CASE REPORT

Dermoid cyst and its bizarre presentation during pregnancy: A tangled case

Tanvi Chaurasia, Rahul Agola, Geeta Chaurasia

The most common ovarian germ cell tumour found in women of reproductive age is a dermoid cyst, also known as a mature cystic teratoma. They are generally unilateral, yet they are bilateral 10-12% of the time

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms512e2537

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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis associated with Grave disease: An unusual presentation with weakness

Gajanan Nandkumar Umalkar, Rajeshwari Vhora, Gajanan Chavan, Vaishnavi Kantode, Mayur Wanjari

Acute quadriplegia is an emergency frequently encountered in clinical practice. Localization of acute quadriplegia ranges from the neuromuscular junction, peripheral nerves, anterior horn cells and central nervous system and electrolyte disturbances.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms513e2549

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ANALYSIS

Knowledge and awareness toward lumbar disc herniation among general population

Naif AlHamam, Mohammed Al Saeed, Bashayer F Al Furaikh, Habib Y Al Dabbab, Mohammed Y Al Rasasy, Nasser M Al Serhani, Shima H Al Boesa

Introduction: Disc pathology is the most frequent cause of chronic LBP, with 39% of cases of LBP presenting with intervertebral disc disease, which makes it the most common condition among the degenerative abnormalities of the lumbar spine.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms514e2592

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Measuring the awareness of the family with asthmatic child about the care and prophylaxis of asthma in Unaizah city, Saudi Arabia

Ashraf Kamal, Amal Almutairi, Daad Fouly, Beshair Almansour, Njoud Almutairi, Rawan Almutairi, Raghad Alammari, Shahad Alahmadi, Younis Alharbi

Background: The management of asthmatic children and how the family response in this regard is highly affected by several factors, primarily the parent’s knowledge and attitude toward the disease.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms515e2597

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Self-reported oral health behavior and dental attendance pattern between smokers and non-smokers in Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Rabiya Basari Uppin, Abdulrahman Farraj Aldawsari, Shahad Abdullah Alsulaiman, Ibrahim Abdullah Alotaibi, Fahad Saad Almutairi

Introduction: This study aimed to determine smokers' and nonsmokers' self-reported oral health behavior and dental visiting patterns in Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms516e2624

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Prevalence and determinants of smoking behavior among general population in Makkah city, Saudi Arabia - An analytic cross-sectional study

Sanad M Alharthi, Saad M Alharthi, Emad A Baatiyyah, Faisal M Alzahrani, Alwaleed S Alzahrani, Abdulrahman A Baabdullah, Mokhtar M Shatla

Background: Smoking behavior is a health threat to the world. It has a big influence on many diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and determinants of smoking among general population in Makkah city, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms517e2575

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Awareness of ocular complications associated with the use of cosmetic contact lenses from unlicensed vendors among Taif city, Saudi Arabia

Abdulhamid Alghamdi, Amaal Mohammed Almalki, Amal Saeed Althagafi, Amal Hamid Almutairi, Anoud Hassan Alkurayzi, Abdulaziz Saud Aljuaid, Mohammed Hamad Alfaqih

Background: The usage of CLs has grown significantly and it is only expected to grow. However, CLs’ wearers may have risk of eye infections if they fail to wear, clean, disinfect and store their CLs as directed

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms518e2611

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Parents’ knowledge and attitudes towards malocclusion and early identification of dentofacial deformities linked to oral habits in children

Dareen Khalid Aljehani, Abdulmajeed M Kaki

Introduction: Early intervention avoids or minimizes full-blown malocclusion later in childhood and removes elements that interfere with dental arch development.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms519e2617

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Seasonal influenza and its vaccine: Knowledge and attitudes of the general population in Makkah city, Saudi Arabia

Nahla H Hariri

Background: Influenza is a significant factor to morbidity and mortality that is underreported. The rate of vaccination uptake is greatly influenced by the public's understanding of influenza

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms520e2620

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Acceptance and awareness of breast reconstruction surgery among educated women in Almadinah Almunawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A community-based study

Obaid Alsaedi, Ammar Alzahim, Waleed Alharbi, Asem Beek, Ahmad Alhazmi, Ayman Alamri, Mohammed Mohammed, Yazeed Alharbi, Basem Alhusaini

Objectives: Breast health awareness is a necessary subject for women because breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Saudi Arabia and a major cause of death related to cancer, which motivated us to inspect the knowledge of women in our society regarding reconstruction surgery

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms521e2636

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COVID 19 severity, ICU need and outcome in asthmatic patients

Qais zaid Alhamdan, Sultan Hudaib Aljaid, Seham Yahya Alzahrani, Abdulrahim Yousef Alomran, Abeer Ishq Alosaimi, Deemah Adnan Alafaliq, Fatima Ali Alghanem, Heba Essam Fahmy, Khulood Abdullah Bayazeed, Kumail Abdulmonem M Albahrani, Malak Husain Al Ramadhan, Mohammed Ali Radhi Alburi, Zahra Abdullah Ali Al Musa, Zainab Ahmed Adnan Alawami, Zainab Ahmed Ali Albetiyan

There is insufficient data to definitively establish the link between coronavirus disease 2019 and asthma, despite reports that individuals with comorbidities are more likely to experience unfavorable clinical outcomes

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms522e2632

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CASE REPORT

Case presentation of axillary swelling as hydatid cyst

Mili A Jain, Chhavi Jain, Swarupa Chakole

Hydatid disease is induced most commonly due to infestation of the parasitic organism, Echinococcus granulosus. Lack of personal and communal hygiene increases the chances of contracting this infection

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms523e2567

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Aggressive management of extensive de gloving injury of the left lower limb with debridement and split skin grafting and application of vacuum-assisted closure system over recipient grafting site in a tertiary health care setup

Anil Reddy, Suhas Jajoo, Chandrashekhar Mahakalkar, Siddharth Mendiratta, Garima Saxena, Harshita J

A novel technique for fixing skin grafts combines vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) with a dressing based on the bacterium Chlorhexidine gauze

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms524e2574

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Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its impact on quality of life among adult general Saudi population in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Areej I Al-Hazmi, Zahraa Y H Almakinah, Nawaf O M Almutairi, Anfal J A Al-Nujaidi, Loay Y Al-Thobaiti, Hanin A M Alghamdi

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that is characterized by irregular bowel movements and recurring stomach pain in the absence of anatomical or biochemical abnormalities

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms525e2550

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Diabetic foot care: Knowledge and practice

Mohammed Alharbi, Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Abdalrahaman, Eyad Mohammed Khalifah, Fauwaz Fahad Alrashid, Anas Abdulqader Fathuldeen, Sager Holyl Alruwaili, Ahmed Onayzan Alshammari, Khalid Rahil Alanazi, Rakan Hamoud Alsukaybi, Abdalmajid Maezi Alanezi, Saadeldin Ahmed Idris

Background: The most common and serious diabetic complication involves foot ulcers. Such a complication is extremely burdensome for patients and for healthcare systems.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms526e2591

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The pattern of pilon fractures in King Saud Medical City

Ahmed Onayzan Alshammari

Background: The pilon fracture is a fracture notable by the fact that it varies greatly in its intricacy. Despite being uncommon, pilon fractures are of interest to orthopedic surgeons because of the awkwardness of their treatment

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms527e2631

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Prevalence of obesity and associated factors among girls' primary school-age in Riyadh: Perspectives of mothers

Sarah S Alamer, Amjad K Alanazi, Shujon M Alazzam, Reem S Almutairi, Rawan M Alasfr, Jana S Sendy, Lama S Aleid, Huda A Fallatah, Abrar A Omar, M A Alfadeel

Obesity is a complex condition due to accumulation of excess body fat that impairs human health. Obesity in childhood is a special concern causing development of multiple chronic conditions

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms528e2498

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Knowledge and perception about light-curing units among dental students and interns: A cross-sectional study

Dana Alsenan, Halah Mudhish, Lina Alharbi, Mona Alzahrani, Noor Aljarallah, Fatin Ageel

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and perception of dental students and interns about Light-Curing Units (LCUs), at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, KSA

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms529e2600

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Awareness of morbid obesity as a risk factor for obesity-related cancers among Saudi morbid obese patients: A cross-sectional study

Enas M Al Qahtani, Aziz Jarman M Alsubaie, Rajeh Omar Rajeh Alaklabi, Sultan Hammad Mohammed Alosaimi, Mashael Muhammad Alfarasani, Tahani Alshandari6, Malik Al Mutairi

Background and Aims: Obesity has become one of the most prevalent epidemic disorders worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate society’s perception of the relationship between obesity and cancer

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms530e2593

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CASE REPORT

Dental considerations and management of a patient with dandy-walker syndrome: A case report

Atheer Almulayfi, Jawza Alfarraj, Jawaher Alharbi, Sliuman Alnashwan, Abdul Aziz Alaeefy

Introduction: Dandy-Walker syndrome is a congenital disorder that mainly affects brain development during pregnancy, particularly the cerebellum, which is the part responsible for movement

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms531e2582

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Foreign body ingestion induced ileal perforation: A case report

Bogshan MK, Alhassani MD, Ansari FA

Foreign body consumption leading to gastrointestinal perforation is uncommon and sometimes ignored; hence, misdiagnosis is likely. Here in, we present a 26-year-old male who contributed to the department of emergency medicine with chronic lower abdominal pain for three months

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms532e2634

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A rare case of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) presenting as multinodular goiter (MNG) successfully operated with total thyroidectomy (TT)

Kshiti Mahuli, Chandrashekhar Mahakalkar, Suhas Jajoo, Aravind Chava, Vaishnavi Kantode, Mayur Wanjari

An enlarged, diffusely heterogeneous thyroid gland is known as multinodular goiter; papillary thyroid cancer is the utmost obvious type of this condition (MNG). The typical symptom of thyroid goiter, a prolonged benign swelling of the thyroid gland, is a generally asymptomatic anterior neck lump that can occasionally expand to the mediastinum.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms533e2551

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ANALYSIS

Prevalence and risk factor of cholelithiasis after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy among Hail population, Saudi Arabia

Fauwaz F Alrashid, Hamad H Alanazi, Hadeel S Alhamazani, Raghad A Alsdairi, Renad A Almusawi, Abdulrahman A Alkhateeb, Yasmin S Alhamazani

Background and Aims: The prevalence of cholelithiasis after different kinds of bariatric operations was found to increase in recent studies. The incidence rate internationally ranges from 2 to 50%, locally it is between 2.3 and 3.5%.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms534e2588

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Parent’s awareness and knowledge about school backpack and related musculoskeletal disorders Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Ali Tawfiq Alamer, Abbas Hadi Alsuwayj, Ahmed Yousef Algafle, Mohammed Hassan Alrasasi, Hassan Abdulmonem Alhassan, Abdullah Mohammed Alaithan, Nibras Adel Alfandi, Jalal Khaled Aldandan, Hussain Adil Alghadeer, Mohammed Fahad AlKhalifah, Hassan Mohammed Alahmad, Mohammed Hussain Alradhi, Rawan Mubarak Aldrees, Ruqayyah Anwar Alghazal, Sokinah Nasser Almusalami

Background: School children often use backpacks, which are known to cause a variety of health-related issues, including altered gait, poor posture and pain. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Saudi Arabia during the period of 1/10/2022 to 1/11/2022 among parent who has at least one schoolaged child.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms535e2635

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Current mental health status and burnout level among anesthesiologists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Waleed Abdullah Alghamdi, Ahmed Maamoun Khalaf, Hamad Mohammed Alsuwailem, Khalid Nezar Khalifah, Hesham Sameh Abozaid, Khalid Abdulaziz Balbaid, Abdullah Adnan Rifaey, Mohammed Khulaif Alharbi,

Background: Being a healthcare professional may be exceedingly challenging physically and emotionally. Some anesthesiologists may suffer from mental health problems and burnout as a result of their exposure to lengthy working hours, unpredictable settings, and persistent stress.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms536e2646

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Knowledge of polycystic ovary syndrome among females in Al- Qunfudah governorate, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional community-based study

Mosad M Odah, Fuad M Alkudaysi, Ibrahim A Alnashri, Hassan I Alnashri, Hassan O Alfakieh, Ali A Almathami, Awad A Alessi, Turki M Alhasani, Ali A Alghanmi,Abdulrahman A Almarhabi, Safa H Alkalash

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) considered one of the foremost common endocrinological diseases, which affects women of childbearing age and their quality of life. Methods: An analytical crosssectional study was conducted among a simple random sample of 826 females whose ages of 18-years-old and above in Al-Qunfudah governorate.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms537e2649

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Impact of social media as a risk factor of increased fast-food consumption and increased bad health habits in children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia

Nashmiah Obaid Sulaiman Alanazi, Manal Mohammed Eid Alhawiti, Saleh Ahmad Almuzin, Mashael Zayed M AlBalawi, Maram Fahad A Alsuwaidan, Abrar Abdulaziz Alanazi, Abdulkarim Muteb Mohammed Alanazi, Shoog Mohsen R Alharbi, Marwa Fahad A Alsuwaidan

Background: Because of the worsening health effects, fast food consumption and its effects have become a serious public health problem worldwide. Aim: Our study sought to determine the relationship between the effects of different social media usage and its impact on the frequency of fast-food intake, as well as the growth in poor nutritional implications in children and adolescents among the Saudi Arabian general population.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms538e2590

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The self perceived effect of selfmonitoring blood glucose (SMBG) on clinical and behavioral outcome among diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia

Hani Ahmed Ibraheem Abozaid, Ghadeer Mesfer Alalyani, Suha Abdul Rahman Alkhaldi, Ethar Khalid Alharthi, Amani Hassan Alrumaym, Khalid Awwadh Alharthi, Abdulrahman Awadh Alharthi,

Background: Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is essential for optimal self-management of glycemic control. Objective: To assess diabetic patients and caregivers of diabetic patients' practices and satisfaction with SMBG usage in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Data was anonymously collected from participants across Saudi Arabia using a pretested questionnaire. Practices, experiences and satisfactions related to SMBG usage among diabetic patients and caregivers of diabetic patients were recorded.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms539e2605

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Clinical outcome of patients after endoscopic discectomy performed by two specialists

Rapcan Robert, Kocan Ladislav, Burianek Miroslav, Rapcanova Simona, Mlaka Juraj, Matias Michal, Gajdos Miroslav, Kocanova Hana, Vaskova Janka

Background: Background: Endoscopic lumbar discectomy (ELD) is a percutaneous minimally invasive procedure used in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. The study (NCT02742311 ClinicalTrials.gov) compares clinical outcomes after the interventional pain physician (IPP) and spine surgeon (SPS) provided transformational discectomy.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms540e2621

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CASE REPORT

The role of intraregional dexamethasone injection in the treatment of recurrent tongue mucocele (clinical trial): A case report

Hamad N AlBagieh, May A Alsenani, Lujain A Al Sahman, Tala M Alsulaim, Nada A Alhogail,Reema S Alshargi,Magdy Hamam

Introduction: Mucocele is the most common minor salivary gland-associated disease of the oral cavity. It involves mucin accumulation causing limited swelling. In recent years, extensive evidence has been published about the usage of intralesional corticosteroid injection in treating mucoceles in adult patients. The aim of the present case report was to assess the effectiveness of intralesional dexamethasone injection in the treatment of mucocele. Two histological types exist: Extravasation and retention

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms541e2641

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Reversal of ischemia and pain in a patient of Subclavian Artery Stenosis: A rare Case

Vivek chakole, Jeshnu Tople, Vidur Mago

The wide array of peripheral arterial diseases (PAD) includes stenosis of the subclavian artery. Estimated around 2percent of the total population is thought to have subclavian artery, which is the incidence of subclavian artery stenosis

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms542e2553

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External cavitary drainage catheter for large cerebralabscess in high-risk patients: Novel technique

Atharva Sarode, Sandeep W Iratwar, Ashishkumar Jha, Paresh Korde

The intracranial abscess is a devastating pathology that the neurosurgical community continues to face in terms of morbidity and overall prognosis despite the advances in diagnosis and outcome

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms543e2607

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An IVF pregnancy in a woman with mullerian anomaly and poor ovarian reserve: A success story

Manisha Andela, Deepti Shrivastava, Arti Mishra, Kamlesh Chaudhary

Pregnancy in a congenitally anomalous uterus is difficult and can be often missed on routine investigation such as transabdominal ultrasonography

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms544e2618

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ANALYSIS

The prevalence and awareness of personal listening devices use and hearing loss among medical students in Saudi Arabia

Yahya Ahmed Fageeh, Mohammed Abdullah Basurrah, Reuoof Aali Almutairi, Wahaj Abdullah Altalhi, Norah Safar Alharthi, Zouhor Atallah Alhossaini, Hadeel Hassen Altalhi, Shumukh Khalid Alsharif

Background: NIHL results from irreparable damage to the inner ear's cochlear hair cells. In addition, a potential consequence of using prevalent PLDs puts the users at greater risk of hearing loss when misusing these devices.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms545e2619

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Adequacy of practice regarding Helicobacter pylori eradication in Al-madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Sami Abdo Radman Al-Dubai, Osama Abdullah Alharbi, Hamza Waleed Tolah, Zeyad Khalid Alsehli, Khaled Talal Algrafi, Ahmed Abdullah Alharbi, Mohamed Hosameldin Khadrawy, Osama Madani Kiram, Abdulmajeed Ghallab Alamri

Background: H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is one of the most common infections worldwide, with a high prevalence in both developed and developing countries.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms546e2623

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Impact of parents’ satisfaction with the service of pediatric anesthesia on clinical and surgical outcomes

Fawaz Alhamied, Abdallh Almaneea, Malek Alrasheed, Nawaf A Alhamied, Abdulazeez AlSaleh, Meshal Aljarallah, Faisal Alsomali, Faris Albaqami, Abdulmajeed Alqahtani, Maximiliano Boada, Mohamed Hassanin A Abdelellah, Latifah Dhafi Alharbi, Mohammed Alshabibi, Ahmed Haroun M Mahmoud

Background: Preoperative anxiety is considered one of the major problems for the patients, which leads to undesirable negative effects on preoperative and postoperative stress, resulting in delayed induction of anesthesia and increased risk of anesthesia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms547e2651

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Sunscreen use among lupus erythematosus patients in Saudi Arabia

Saud K Alowaid, Jamal Alqahtani, Odai A Alarfaj, Ziyad T AlGhannam, Hamza H Aldossary, Bader Algamdi, Nasser Alzoabi, Omar Alakloby

Background: Lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects various body systems and results in a wide range of clinical symptoms, including photosensitivity

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms548e2653

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A study on the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in sickle cell disease amongst pediatric population in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Muazzam Sheriff Maqbul, Samaher Gumaan Basalib, Atheer Khalaf Almutairi, Rayan Nasser Sarhan, Layali Muneer Bakhsh, Mohammed Abdulkhaliq Alharbi, Safaa Dhaifallah Alotaibi

The important recognition of this examines changed into to research the position of Vitamin D in correlation with pediatric SCD in Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms549e2671

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Effects of caffeine and peppermint consumption on GERD patients in Saudi Arabia

Waleed Alhuzaim, Reema Muqrin, Lama Albalawi, Samar Alanazi, Shahd Hadal, Abdulmalk Almadhi

Introduction: Dietary habits have a direct impact on the prevalence of GERD. There is convincing evidence that peppermint has a substantial pharmacodynamic impact on the gastrointestinal tract

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms550e2613

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Awareness of paracetamol overuse headache among Saudi’s population in Taif city, Saudi Arabia

Lotfi Fahmi Issa, Waad Mohammmed Al Qurashi, Amani Hassan Alrumaym, Ethar Khalid Alharthi, Nouf Mohammed Alshamrani, Nawal Dhaif Allah Alzahrani, Hanun Mohammed Aljuaid

Background: Medication overuse headache has been identified as a significant issue among headache patients which can be caused mostly by overuse of mild analgesics, such as paracetamol

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms551e2610

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CASE REPORT

An unusual case of generalised subcutaneous emphysema in emergency room of tertiary care hospital: A fatal outcome

Ibrahim Bombaywala, Akhilesh Singh Parihar, Charuta Gadkari

Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) is collection of air under the subcutaneous layer or below the dermis

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms552e2608

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ANALYSIS

The effectiveness of transdiagnostic integrative treatment on sleep quality and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome: A trial study

Nazanin Ahangari, Maryam Bakhtiari, Zahra Naeiji

Purpose: The present study was aimed at determining the effectiveness of integrative transdiagnostic treatment on sleep quality and premenstrual symptoms

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms553e2117

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Knowledge and attitudes toward amblyopia among parents in Madinah, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Hanan Mustafa Makhdoum, Shatha Ahmed Albadawi, Amenah Salman Tashkandi, Mashael Abdullah Abdulmaqsud, Alhanouf Dhaifallah Alharbi

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude toward amblyopia among parents in Madinah City, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms554e2614

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Effectiveness of lifestyle intervention among medical college students at Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Magda Hassanein Metwally Youssef, Lama Sulaiman Saad Alahmadi, Khalid Waleed Hassan Mahrous, Smaher Sultan Alhejaili, Nada Mobarek Aljohani, Abdullatif Firas Makhlouta, Yousra Hamid Jaaoini, Reem Salamah Alrasheedi

Objective: The aim of this study is to identify lifestyle behaviors among medical students as well as the findings of healthy lifestyle before and after the intervention

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms555e2662

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CASE REPORT

Timely lifesaving recanalization in two cases with De winters T wave: Case series

Gajanan N Umalkar, Charuta Gadkari, Gaurav Sahu, Gajanan Chavan, Akash Lohakare

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is one of the major life-threatening conditions encountered on daily basis in the emergency department and one of the leading causes of death in middle and old age with predominant symptom as chest pain

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms556e2637

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The wolf in the skin of krait: The innocent Indian wolf snake, a case series

Govind Nagdev, Gajanan Chavan, Gaurav Sahu, kuldeep chhatbar

Snakebite is a time-limiting, acute dreadful medical emergency

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms557e2644

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ANALYSIS

Efficacy of post mastectomy exercises on reduction of lymphedema among patients undergone mastectomy: A preexperimental study from central rural India

Amruta Kothe, Ruchira Ankar, Mayur B Wanjari, Pragati Alnewar

Breast cancer is commonly treated with a surgical intervention called mastectomy

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms558e2557

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The importance of timely management: Large bowel obstruction - Aetiology and its outcomes

Mahesh Kalloli, Rahul Kenawadkar, Priyanka Gadvi, Rhea Sarkari

Introduction: Large bowel obstruction (LBO) is one of the most frequent cases encountered by a surgeon in the emergency department. It accounts for 6.3% of all intestinal obstructions.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms559e2536

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Accelerated media and mental health: A descriptive study among Saudi general population

Elaf Saleh Heji, Anas Atiyah Alzahrani, Ibrahim Ali Alasmari, Shatha Hassan Aljefri, Hiyam Mohammad Saddiq Qanadily, Hanoof Alkhalaf, Deemah A Alateeq

Media acceleration behavior has been increasing recently. According to cognitive behavioral theory, acceleration behavior could affect a person’s feelings, which may affect his/her mental health.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms560e2570

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RESEARCH

Estimation of clinical phase medical students' performance in diagnosing critical findings on abdominal X-ray

Ziyad Almushayti

Objectives: This study aims to determine the performance of medical students as they diagnose critical abdominal X-ray findings. In addition, it aims to analyze the impact of emergency medicine.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms561e2589

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Knowledge, awareness and attitudes toward AB use and antimicrobial resistance among Medina population

Lobna Mohamed Hassan, Renad Talal Alkaki, Sibaa Hameed Alsuhaymi, Omnyah Abdulrzaq Sanyour, Ghofran Saleem Alhejaili, Hanin Mohammed Mulla, Lama Ahmad Azali Amara

Background: Antibiotics (AB) resistance is a threat to public health and safety globally. The irrational use of ABs is alarming and steps must be taken to prevent AB resistance.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms562e2629

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physiotherapists in Jouf region: A cross-sectional study

Nesma Allam, Reem Alradi, Amjad Alruawily, Kholoud Alruwaili, Taif Alsaiari, Reham Alruwaili

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are most common in physiotherapists due to bad posture and repetitive movement of different body parts.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms563e2643

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Knowledge and practices related to burn first aid among Saudi population

Mohammad Eid Mahfouz, Nora Abdulrahman Alghoraibi, Balsam Ghazi Alshareef, Nwarah Anwar Basha, Wasn Turki Alotaibi, Reema Saeed Alzaidi

Background: Burn is a breakdown of skin continuity which is considered a major problem worldwide. The best approach to manage burns is to start with first aid

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms564e2657

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Expectant versus aggressive management of severe preeclampsia at 24–34 weeks of gestation

Sarah M Ghazali, Ohoud A AlGhamdi, Nora N Sahly, Kholoud K Nagadi, Reem M Khalifah, Sedrah M Hanbazaza, Danah I Krimli, Sarah M Allaf, Renad A Turkistani, Haifa'a A Mansouri

Background: Preeclampsia is characterized by the onset of hypertension beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy, in addition to proteinuria and/or end-organ dysfunction.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms565e2659

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Awareness and knowledge of obstructive sleep apnea among the general population in the western region of Saudi Arabia

Yahya Ahmed Fageeh, Mohammed Abdullah Basurrah, Jumanah Ali Alzahrani, Atheer Ahmed Alzahrani, Ghadi Mohammed Aljuaid, Afrah Mohammad Al Sulimani, Nada Ibrahim Maghrabi, Amjad Hassan Alharthi, Khames T Alzahrani

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common medical condition that causes pauses in breathing during sleep (SDB). It is distinguished by recurring episodes of partial or complete collapse of the upper airways.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms566e2661

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Knowledge and awareness about gallbladder stones and their complications among the general population in Saudi Arabia

Metrek Almetrek, Abdullah Alsharabi, Mashael Al jarfan, Ahmed Alganmi, Sultan Alotaibi, Fahad Almalki, Rahaf Alshehri, Taif Alshehri, Khames Alzahrani

Background: Gallbladder stone disease is a common and frequently encountered biliary disorder. Most patients with gallstones are asymptomatic and do not require medical management

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms567e2663

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Association between sleep quality and secondhand smoke among non-smoker university students in Saudi Arabia: A multiple logistic regression analysis

Najim Z Alshahrani, Amal M Alshahrani, Naser Abdullah Al Habjer, Fayez Mula Ali Alasmari, Mohammed Saeed M Alamri, Saud Faisal Aljuraysi, Rahaf Naif A Alenezi, Meshal F Almutairi, Tuqa Abdulmonem Al Shaikh, Hawra Hussain Al Radhwan, Salem Mohammed S Alshahrani

Introduction: Sleep quality and secondhand smoke are two different, complex health problems that can be life-threatening for humans. The purpose of this study was to determine the linkage between secondhand smoke exposure and poor sleep quality.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms568e2665

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Is there a misuse of brain computed tomography in children? A retrospective record-based study in Al Kharj

Ali Hassan A Ali, Ismail Abdelfattah M Hassan, Omar O Serhan, Saad Hamad Aljuaydi, Khaled Ibrahim Fahad Alrasheedi, Nasser Shudayyid Alharbi, Khalid Fahad Alanazi, Khalid Mohammed S Alasiri, Abdulaziz F Alyahya, Mohammed Hoshan Almajed

The aim of this study was to examine and document all brain CT examinations performed in 2022 at King Khalid Hospital in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms569e2669

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Fecal microbiota transplantation and ulcerative colitis remission: A meta-analysis

Hyder Osman Mirghani, Abdulaziz Abdullah AlShalawi, Mohammad Omar Algabri, Turki Suleman Albalawi, Ahmed Mohammed F Albalawi, Abdulaziz Nasser Saleh Albalawi, Omar Sabah Alzamhari, Muteb Muflih M Alshahrani, Mohammed Ahmed I Albalawi, Hatem Hamad Mohammed Alquthami, Waleed Muslih B Albalawi

Introduction: Fecal microbiota transplantation's role in ulcerative colitis was discussed controversially. Literature regarding the route of administration lack

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms570e2672

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The antimicrobial vulnerability testing of Linum flavum hydrocolloids against pediatric surgical MRSA isolates with qualitative bio-phytochemical analysis quantified by GC-MSUV- Vis spectrophotometry

Muazzam Sheriff Maqbul, Rayan Nasser Sarhan, Fatima Aqeel Saeed Alzubaidi, Aljawhara Talal Hejji, Mariam Aqeel Saeed Alzubaidi, Ibrahim Khaled Abdul Baqi, Sundas Yousef Wali Yousuf, Raha Mohammed Garout, Norah Ali Alhasawi, Wajd Ahmed Aljohani, Reem Mussaed Aladwani, Tarteel Mohammad Alaali, Ameera Tariq Yaghmour, Afnan Mahmoud Hanbzazah

The primary goal of this review was to decide the adequacy of L. flavum medicinal oil hydrocolloids against MRSA by anti-microbial weakness testing and decide its phytochemical properties

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms571e2688

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Digital Eye Strain (DES) among children attending online classes during COVID-19 pandemic in Al-Madinah region, Saudi Arabia

Montaser Yousef Alshawawreh, Majed Tale Alharbi, Rawabi Ahmed Albeladi, Rahaf Adel Afandi, Razan Abdulaziz Alharbi, Ahmed Marshud Alrehaili, Fai Anas Mahrous

Background: Digital eye strain is a group of eye disorders caused by usage of digital devices. Online learning has replaced the traditional methods during the COVID-19 pandemic

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms572e2638

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Self-ear cleaning practice and the associated ear-related symptoms and injuries among medical students

Waleed Abdulaziz Alhazmi, Ahmed M Alshammari, Abdulrahim S Almutairi, Moath K Alshweash, Saif M Alshammari, Hanee M Alrashidi, Abdulmonem A Alsalhi, Ali F Almetrafe, Nasser A Aljazwa

Objectives: The study sought to ascertain the prevalence; various methods used for self-ear cleaning practice and identify injuries during self-ear cleaning malpractice among medical students

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms573e2660

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Assessing the level of stress among medical students at the medical college of Um Al Qura University in Al-Qunfudhah

Saad M Alhatmi, Safiah O Aldabali, Zahra A Alzubaidi

Objective: One of the major problems affecting medical students is the stress that is perceived during their academic studies. This investigation sought to understand the prevalence and sources of stress among medical students

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms574e2674

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Outcome and risk factors of failure after Orchidopexy, a single institution experience

Osamah Almosallam, Nawaf Sulaiman Alrubaysh, Abdulaziz Khalaf Alanazi, Ali Khalid Alshaya, Feras Khalid AlGhofaily, Saleh Fahad Aldubayyan, Waleed Almutairi

Introduction: Cryptorchidism, or undescended testis (UDT), is the failure of one or both testes to descend to the base of the scrotum. It is a common problem that increases the risk of infertility and testicular malignancy.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms575e2677

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The prevalence and risk factors of lower back pain among the general population in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia

Hasan Ali Al Aidarous, Abdulrahman Abdulkarim Hanash Alzahrani, Talal Saeed Mohsen Alghamdi, Suhaib Abdulrahman Ali Alzahrani, Loay Youssef Al Thobaiti, Khalid Abdulkarim Hanash Alzahrani, Abdulaziz Ali Awad Alzahrani, Rayan Ahmed Hamed Alghamdi

Background: LBP is defined as back pain below the costal margin. It is one of the most seen complaints leading people to seek medical attention and it is even a leading cause for requiring surgical intervention.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms576e2712

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Cognizance of hernia risk factors among adult in northern region, Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Fauwaz Alrashid, Alfatih Alnajib, Boshra Alzahrani, Shuruq Alshammari, Ziyad Alanazi, Hamoud Alsalwah, Farah Alturk,

Objective: Global public awareness on the risk factors of abdominal wall hernia is limited, this is particularly scanty in our region. The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge and awareness about risk factors.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms577e2633

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