Volume 27, Issue 131, January 2023

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Background: A group of inherited blood disorders are known as (sickle cell disease, SCD) that are life-long and afflict millions of people worldwide. This is frequently triggered by factors such as SCD has a global frequency of around 112 per 100,000 people. SCD is most commonly recorded in Sub-Saharan African countries, Saudi Arabia, India, South and Central America and Mediterranean regions. We aimed to measure community SCD knowledge & awareness in the general public in Tabuk region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study was conducted during the period among general-public in Tabuk, involved a total of 386 persons from Tabuk older than 18 for both gender all nationalities. A structured questionnaire modified from previous literature was used to collect demographic data and the level of awareness regarding sickle cell disease. Results: The study included 386 adult participants in the Tabuk region, Saudi Arabia who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, the majority (47.4%) in the age range (18-25) years. Most of the participants had a good level of knowledge, 24.1% of (18 to 25 years old) and 10.1% of (26 to 35 years old), as well as 7.3% and 6.55% of (36 to 45 years old) and (more than 45 years old), had good knowledge. Conclusion: There was a good level of knowledge about SCD prevalence in KSA among the study participants.

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Identification of the Mental Foremen Location VS The Dental Procedure: A Retrospective Study by A Cone Beam Computerized

Osama Qutub, Khames T Alzahrani, Abdulrhman Alharbi, Muath Saeedi, Tlal Qutob, Yazeed Arif, Rawan Khallaf, Khalid Arif, Afnan Kamrani, Abdulelah Alrasheedi, Abdulaziz Alharbi, Sultanah Alahmari, Sarah Alshammari, Samar Abuzinadah, Abdulrahman Alhaddad

Background: Recognizing the anatomical differences in the location of the mental-foramen (MF) is essential for various dental procedures. The purpose of this study to determine horizontal and vertical anatomical localization of MF.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e1ms2585

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The prevalence of using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus warfarin in atrial fibrillation at King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Raghad Fodah, Moudhi Alkhalaf, Taif Alzahrani, Rahaf Halawani, Yosra Turkistani, Emad Elkholy, Yosra Alhindi, Sahar Elashmony, Arwa Fairaq

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and can be a very rapid heart rate disorder. It is a type of arrhythmia that increases the risk of stroke and associated with increasing the risk of heart failure and all-cause mortality.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e2ms2640

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Practices and awareness toward contact lens wearing and care post-COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

Tasneem Adil Banjar, Rawan Abdulaziz Alosaimy, Esraa Ibrahim Qashgry, Reem Ahmed Almalki, Raghad Faisal Alduais, Amjad Ahmed Alharthi, Ashjan Yousef A Bamahfouz

Contact lens (CL) is an optical device with a thin layer applied directly to the cornea of the eye. CL primarily corrects refractive errors. Despite the advantages, it can cause serious complications if CL Wearer (CLW) fail to clean.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e3ms2675

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Effectiveness of E-cigarette in smoking cessation among medical students in KAU, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ranya Ghamri, Abdulaziz Alburaidi, Nawaf Alshaebi, Ahmed Abulfaraj, Faisal Alkenani, Abdullah Alqarni, Muath Alghamdi, Abdulaziz Alotaibi

Background: There are a few studies that were carried out to measure the effectiveness of E-cigarettes on the actual cessation of smoking and whether Ecigarettes are a safe and secure replacement for traditional tobacco cigarettes.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e4ms2699

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Knowledge and awareness level of parents regarding the management of traumatized immature permanent incisors for children in Saudi Arabia

Khames T Alzahrani, Layla Alsaegh, Souhaila Memish, Safiah Alsharif, Ebtehal Alqarni, Munirah Alim, Rana A Alamoudi

Background: Young children commonly suffer from traumatic dental injuries (TDIs), crown fractures; root fractures and luxation injuries are popular types of TDIs.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e5ms2701

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Adverse effects of COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in children aged 5-18 years in Saudi Arabia

Abbas Elbakry A Elsayed, Naif Alrudian, Hussein Koura, Abdulmajeed Adel Alsharif, Saif Fahad Alkathiri, Abdullah Abdulrahman Alotaibi, Abdulmohsen Khalid Alghamdi, Nasser Saeed Aldosari, Ali Hassan A Ali

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can infect children of all ages. Despite the fact that children have a lower risk of exposure and are tested less frequently than adults, their incidence is similar to that of adults.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e6ms2707

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Knowledge and awareness of sickle cell disease among general population in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Hyder Osman Mighani, Asmaa Hamed Albuhairy, Khalid Mohammed Aljohani, Abdulaziz Abdulkhaliq Alwakeel, Yazeed Ahmed Albalawi, Nouf Mohammed Alrabiah, Sarah Majed Alquayr, Mohammed Mansour Alsharif, Aeshah Hamed Albuhayri, Amal Muhaysin Alruwaili, Laila Khalid Aljifry

Background: A group of inherited blood disorders are known as (sickle cell disease, SCD) that are life-long and afflict millions of people worldwide. This is frequently triggered by factors.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e7ms2673

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Diabetic ketoacidosis: Knowledge and awareness assessment among parents and caregivers of children and adolescents diagnosed by Type l DM in Saudi Arabia

Faisal Alshareef, Faisal Ojayban, Manar Alsallum, Alaa Alkaki, Suhaib Shaikh, Reem Albaqami, Lama Alsaadi,Rabab Aljaroudi, Khames Alzahrani

Background: Diabetes mellitus type 1 is characterized by the absence of insulin. One of the most common complications of DM is Diabetic Ketoacidosis, which is caused by a prolonged decrease of insulin.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e8ms2696

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Knowledge and familiarity of chronic kidney disease risk factors among Saudi populations

Faisal Alhomayani, Shmoukh Althomali, Ibrahim Alkhalaf, Shahad Alghanmi, Asmaa Albuhairy, Entedab Alyami, Ghadah Alatawi,Abdulhameed Sarriyah, Jehan Sarriyah, Afnan Abdaljabbar Almurash

Background: (CKD) is a complex disorder that results in an excessive buildup of fluid and waste in the blood, which causes the kidneys to be unable to work correctly due to structural or functional damage.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e9ms2704

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A cross-sectional study among Saudi population's: Knowledge and awareness of thyroid disease

Abdulrahman Alamri, Raneem Alqurashi, Najah Alyami, Moayad Shehata, Ghadah Aljohani, Mazen Althowab, Raghad Alanzi,Ali Alsquor, Khames Alzahrani

Background: In the world, one among the most popular widely widespread medical illnesses is thyroid-disorder. People may suffer due to poor knowledge they have about symptoms and risk-factors.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e10ms2715

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CASE REPORT

Maxillary central giant cell granuloma: An uncommon presentation

Swati Patil, Padmashri Kalmegh, Madhuri Gawande, Alka Hande, Archana Sonone, Aayushi Pakhale

Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) previously came under the category of reparative granuloma. It is an intraosseous, non-neoplastic lesion of an undetermined etiology.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e11ms2417

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Asymptomatic incidental primary pelvic hydatid cyst in a post-menopausal woman: A case report

Rajesh Gattani, Geetika Malhotra, Swati G Deshpande, Harshal Ramteke, Krushank Nayak, Ankur Salwan, Anurag Bhattacharjee

The liver and lungs are the two organs most commonly affected by the endemic illness known as hydatid disease. The most typical reason for peritoneal echinococcosis is when a hepatic hydatid cyst ruptures into the peritoneal cavity.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e12ms2609

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Concomitant existence of malignant pathology in one kidney and benign pathology in the contralateral kidney, staged management to preserve maximum kidney function: An unusual case report

Anil Reddy, Jay D Dharmashi, Abhijit Dhale, Suhas Jajoo, Chandrashekhar Mahakalkar, Garima Saxena

Patients may have benign disorders such pelvic ureteric junction blockage, renal stone, angiomyolipoma, or renal cyst as well as unilaterally or bilaterally symmetrical malignant conditions like renal cell carcinoma sarcoma.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e13ms2650

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Infected dermoid cyst at the nasion extending to the right upper eyelid

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

The most common age group for a dermoid cyst of the nasion is children under the age of five. These dermoid cysts are distinct from dermoid cysts seen elsewhere in the body as they have the potential to extend to cerebral structures.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e14ms2652

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Serratia fonticola causing acute meningoencephalitis in a young male: A first case report

Mansi Patel, Sunil Kumar, Sourya Acharya, Gargi Mudey, Jahnabi Bhagawati, Sujal Patel, Abhinav Ahuja

Serratia fonticola infections are less common in human beings. The few cases that have been documented mainly speak of infections of the heart, skin, soft tissues, urinary and biliary tracts.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e15ms2666

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Implementation of physiotherapeutic strategies to prevent the deconditioning effects and hindrance in the fine motor functions followed by Mallet finger: A case report

Taj Afreen Sheikh, Pooja Dhage, Nikita Deshmukh

38% of all upper extremity injuries that patients arrive in emergency rooms are fingertip injuries, according to statistics. When the extensor tendon on the dorsal surface of the hand's distal phalanges is injured.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e16ms2542

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Occupational back pain among rehabilitation nurses in Taif Rehabilitation center

Shoroug Nawar Algethami, Kholood Talib Alharthi

Introduction: Despite numerous efforts and significant resources being allocated to developing strategies to reduce lower back pain in the workplace, no strong evidence for the efficacy of any specific intervention has been documented.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e17ms2687

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Outcomes following renal transplantation in elderly: A retrospective cohort study in a single tertiary care center

Abdulrahman Altamimi, Samar Algahtani, Leenah Aloufi, Elham Alharthi, Alaa Alselaimy, Badriah Alanazi, Norah Alharbi, Bayan Albdah

Introduction: With the increasing number of elderly patients with end-stage renal disease, there is a growing use of renal replacement therapy. This includes dialysis or kidney transplantation (KT).

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e18ms2709

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Incidence of postoperative complications in the first 24 hours: A retrospective cohort study in Saudi Arabia

Ahmed Saggaf, Khalid Alghamdi, Salman Alkatheeri, Saud Albishri, Abdullah Otayn, Hesham Rizk, Wisam Jamal, Sarah Qari

Background: Postsurgical complication considers highly common for both patients and surgical teams. The complication depends on multi factor related to the patient health profile.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e19ms2723

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Use of alternative medicine among hypertensive patients in Saudi Arabia

Walaa Aladhab, Abdullah Bohamad, Sawsan Alhashem, Turki Alhumam, Aisha Bubshait, Eman Elsheikh

Introduction: HTN is the most major modifiable risk factor for kidney and cardiovascular disease in terms of quantity, as well as the main risk factor for mortality.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e20ms2727

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Prevalence of glaucoma in Al Kharj: A retrospective record-based study

Ali Hassan A Ali, Hisham Hassan Algaaide, Essa Hazza Alonazi, Iftikhar Lafi N Alanazi, Rajwa Hussin S Alenezi, Raghad Faisal Alruwaili, Raghad Muteb Alruwaili, Dhai Nasser S Almuatiri, Shmoukh Mushref Alrawili, Mohammed Abdullah Alqarni

Globally, glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness and is a complex illness. It doesn’t cause symptoms until they're severe, so there may be more affected people than have been recognized.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e21ms2741

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A cross-sectional study to explore the attitude of organ donation among school students and teachers in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia

Saad Albagami, Salah Bakry, Meshari Alqurashi, Abdulrahman Alharthi, Mohammed alharbi, Muhannad Alwezainani, Sulten Alzahrani, Abdullah Rajeh Alutaibi, Bader Saleh Alsanei, Turki Abdullah Almahdawi, Fawaz Mohammed Alzubaidi, Mohammed R Alhayli, Mohamed A Elhefny

Background: Organ transplantation is significant last treatment for several diseases. Schools play an important role in educating students about organ donation and it’s important.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e22ms2554

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Assessment of knowledge and awareness of vitamin D deficiency among medical students in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Khalid A Bin AbdulRahman, Khalid Ahmed Aljasser, Aishah Ahmed Al-Kabi, Zainab Tariq Alramadhan, Jehad T Alhussaini, Asma M Almutairi, Anmar Yasser Alshibely, Amal Mohammed Alharthi, Maryam Fahad Oraif, Rakan Mohammad Alotaibi

Background: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has several important roles in our bodies. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among medical students in Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e23ms2735

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The perception of palpitations and its risk factors among general population in the western region of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Majid H Ali, Mohammad H Baharith, Raneem A Alahmadi, Osama S Zamzami, Omniyyah A Tukruni, Majd A Almuqati, Sayed A Tabriz

Background: Palpitations can be defined as the accelerated or irregular pulse sensations of the heartbeat and can be of physiological or pathological origins.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e24ms2612

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Lipid profile in individuals under 50 years of age with corneal arcus

Habib Ojaghi, Ali Lasemi Imani, Firouz Amani

Introduction: The corneal arcus is a condition in which a yellowish white ring is formed in the stromal tissue of the peripheral cornea and is separated from the limbus by a clear corneal margin.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e25ms2627

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Intravenous versus oral iron supplementation in adult patients with iron-deficiency anemia and non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Mansuor Ahmed Alanazi, Afnan Saleh M Alsaiari, Sarah Fahad M Bukhari, Renad Mohammed H Alanazi, Sarah Muqbil B Altmimi, Rahaf Naif A Alenezi, Shahad Ali M Rfadh, Abdulaziz Ahmed M Albalawi, Alaa Sulaiman M Almehmadi, Shoroug Daher M Albalawi, Wejdan Lafi S Alatawi

Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of intravenous and oral iron supplementation in adult patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are not on dialysis (NDD-CKD).

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e26ms2706

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Knowledge, attitude and practice assessment regarding 3D imaging among dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia

Hussain Y A Marghalani, Horia Alghanmi, Sultana Alshammry, Abeer Alanazi, Salma Shahin, Dhuha Alshaik, Ammar Wali, Abdulmajeed Alaamri, Abdulmohsen Alahmari, Abdulaziz Alomran, Abdulmalik Alqazlan, Almaha Alniami, Hind Alserhan, Muath Saeedi, Khames T. Alzahrani

Background: Three-dimensional (3D) imaging has been widely utilized in dentistry to improve diagnosis, treatment planning and appliance fabrication. Technology was come increasingly important with developments in 3D.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e27ms2719

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Awareness of parents about shaken baby syndrome in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Talah Atif Felemban, Husain Abdullah Al Shareef, Nouf Eed Almajnooni, Jana Saleh Alhadramy, Zahra Alabbad, Rayed Ahmad Alhuda, Mokhtar Shatla

Background and aim: Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) also known as (abusive head trauma) is a common disease that occurs in infants which may causes serious complications.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e28ms2728

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CASE REPORT

Management of congenital arteriovenous fistula of the brachial artery

Nashwan Ahmed Alattab, Saleh Talal Mahjoub, Abdullah Othman Alangari, Ahmed Tarik Alrikhaimi

Congenital AVF (arteriovenous fistula) is a rare vascular malformation that can occur anywhere in the body. Large and medium-sized congenital AVFs are extremely rare.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e29ms2710

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Assessment of the knowledge and attitude regarding magnetic resonance imaging safety among the general population in Saudi Arabia

Siraj Fahad Wally, Shouq Abdullah O Alwabisi, Lama Mueysh M Aljohani, Amal Naif Muidh Althobaiti, Mei Khalid S Alfaqiri, Shahad Ali M Rfadh, Abdullah Dhafer A Alshehri, Afnan Saleh M Alsaiari, Amal Ayedh S Alenazi, Abdullah Mohammed A Al Madshush, Sarah Muqbil B Altmimi, Rahaf Naif A Alenezi

Objective: To assess knowledge and attitude of the Saudi general population toward MRI safety and investigate the association between different participants’ characteristics and their knowledge.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e30ms2695

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A survey to determine the knowledge, preference and perception towards labor analgesia among women in the ministry of health hospitals, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Lina A Basri, Ahmed Milyani, Waleed Bahader, Abdullah M Alghamdi, Mohammed A Haider, Abdullah H Moemen, Yazeed Althoweby

Background: Pain during childbirth is one of the most common types of pain experienced by women. Epidural analgesia (EDA) refers to local anesthetics and adjuvants injected into the epidural space.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e31ms2738

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CASE REPORT

Saudi female patient with three accessory maxillary ostia: A case report and review of the literature

Ibrahim Alarifi, Mohammed Alsukayt, Faisal S Alqusaiyer, Ghaida A Al Musma, Abdullah M Al Meaither

In humans, the prevalence of accessory maxillary ostium (AMO) ranges from 0 to 43%. Several conditions have been associated to the occurrence of an AMO, including recurrent maxillary sinusitis.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e32ms2721

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Bullous lepromatous leprosy mimicking bullous pemphigoid

Aziz A Al Sohaimi, Rayan A Alghamdi, Mohammed A Alzahrani, Basil S Alghamdi, Bandar A Alomari, Ahmed M Alzahrani, Basil N Alghamdi, Saeed S Alghamdi

A granulomatous, chronic infectious disease which is called leprosy is caused by intracellular bacilli Mycobacterium leprae. Which attacks Schwann cells and macrophages Leprosy, commonly known as Hansen's disease.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e33ms2682

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REPORT

Prevalence of burnout syndrome and its relationship with GPA among medical students at Al Maarefa University, Saudi Arabia, 2022

Saad Asiri, Rasheed AM, Majed Marshad Alanazi, Ali Bader Almutairi, Bander Sultan Almehmadi, Kholod K Al-Sharari, Layan Ahmed Alzahrani, Latifah Yagob Al- Hussain, Renad Saud Alfawaz, Razan Sofian Abudeyah

Introduction: Burnout syndrome (BS) results from chronic occupational stress and several interpersonal pressures that combine to cause psychological symptoms.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e34ms2740

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The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among surgeons in Riyadh city

Faisal Sulaiman Aldayel, Bander Idrees Ali, Mohammed Mesfer Alessa, Abdulaziz Fahad Altammami, Hani Jamal Alhudhaif, Waleed Saleh Albishri, Nasser Abdulaziz Almutawa, Ahmad Mahfouz Alamri

Introduction/Importance: Healthcare workers in many specialties are affected by disabling musculoskeletal symptoms and injuries related to the workplace. Ergonomics is the study of aligning the needs of a job and its applications.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e35ms2733

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Clinical competence of primary healthcare practitioner to recognize psoriatic arthritis

Ahmad Alkhdairi, Khalid F Almutairi, Hamad M Alhomaidan, Osama A Alharbi, Ibrahim N Almutairi, Khalid O Almutairi, Ayman A Alharbi, Sami Alrasheedi, Mousa Alrashdi, Feras Aljameeli

Introduction: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a common form of seronegative spondyloarthropathy spectrum. It is an autoimmune-mediated chronic inflammatory musculoskeletal disease that may occur in association with Psoriasis.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e36ms2802

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Rheumatic disease knowledge and perceptions in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia in 2022

Ahmad Alkhdairi, Ayman Alharbi,Sami Alrasheedi, Mousa Alrashdi, Feras Aljameeli, Aseel Alnadawi, Shouq Alsaegh, Norah Alharbi, Lubna Alsuraykh, Jawaher Almutairi, Alhanouf Almutairi, Mariyyah Albishri, Thana Alsenaid

Introduction: Rheumatic disorders (RDs) are autoimmune and inflammatory conditions where your immune system frequently targets your joints, muscles and bones, as well as other internal organs.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e37ms2814

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General public awareness toward early manifestation of acute stroke among adults in Western Region of Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Abdulwahab Qrimli, Ghufran Abdullah Alharbi, Murad Raddah Almowarey, Ahmed Ali Alahmdi, Majed Eid Alhejaili, Majed Jamal Abu Altaher, Ahmed Saud Alsahli

Introduction: Stroke is a devastating neurological condition. No recent studies conducted in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia regarding stroke Therefore, our aim is to assess the awareness towards early manifestations.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e38ms2724

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Determining the frequency of Candida and its strains in diabetic and non-diabetic patients

Manizheh Jozpanahi, Saeid Amanlo, Shayesteh Riyazi, Afsaneh Karami, Ahmadreza Mobaien

Introduction: Diabetes is the most common endocrine disease, which affects about 150 million people worldwide. Disruption of the immune system and other factors reduces the resistance to microorganisms in diabetic patients.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e39ms2625

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Professional quality of life among psychiatric and nonpsychiatric nurses in Jeddah

Ali Abdullah Khobrani, Abdullah Khalid Alosaimi, Khaleed Said Abbas, Saeed Ibrahim Ali Alsheikhi, Fakreeh Ahmed Krdy

Context: Compassion fatigue and burnout are prevalent in many health care professions; however, the prevalence in nurses is very high. The nurses working in psychiatric and non-psychiatric departments.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e40ms2720

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Assessing patients’ comprehension of discharge instructions from the emergency department (ED) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia; do emergency department patients receive appropriate instructions before discharge?

Shaker Alsharif, Somayya Khan, Gaida Alzahrani, Ghaith Alhashmi, Reeman Bahha, Manal Alzahrani

Background: Patients visiting the emergency departments (ED) must fully comprehend their discharge instructions and ensure that they fully understood their diagnoses and medical management.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e41ms2751

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Dietary and behavioral practices in postpartum period among Saudi women in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Humaira Zareen, Ilham Al Mousa, Amira Okud, Maujid Masood Malik, Tamim Alsultan, Ali Alnasser, Mohammed Almatar, Abdullah Alaithan, Mahmoud Alali

Background: Mostly, woman needs care during some periods of her life including the purpureum. It is a period that starts after delivery of placenta and last for the following 6 weeks.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e42ms2616

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Prevalence, knowledge and awareness level of temporomandibular joint disorder among Saudi population

Hisham Abbas Komo, Maitha Hamdan Almutairi, Arwa Ali Addus, Abdulaziz Ibrahim Almaghrabi, Elmaha Nasir Hidah, Fahad Mabruk Alraddadi, Fatima Yousef Almoqbel, Mohammed Saeed Al-Ahmari, Talal Ghazi Almarwani, Tamim S. Alkhalifah, Haneen Abdulwahab, Saad Alshaiban, Khames T. Alzahrani

Background: Temporomandibular joint Disorder (TMD) are a type of musculoskeletal disease that affects masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and other structures in the oro-facial area.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e43ms2705

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Association of subclinical thyroid dysfunction with chronic kidney disease in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Tariq Alrasheed, Waad Ali M Alkaabneh, Laila Abdullah S Alanazi, Atheer Mansour E Alatawi, Dhuha Abdullah H Al Qasir, Shaden Akram A Alanazi, Raghad Abdulrahman A Aljohani, Nada Saleem S Alhawiti, Maryam Awad H Albalawi, Hadeel Ahmed A Albalawi,Anwar Saad E Alrashidi

Objective: To summarize the evidence regarding the association between subclinical thyroid dysfunctions and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e44ms2732

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The perceptiveness of the preventable measures and complications of osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia

Rayan Alamri, Afrah Alharthi, Atheer Ismail, Mohammed Alamri, Eyad Alfaqih, Abdulmohsen Alghamdi, Abdulkareem Almalki

Background: Osteoporosis is a major public health problem worldwide. Osteoporosis prevention can be primary or secondary. This study assessed the level of perceptiveness about the preventable measures and complications.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e45ms2702

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Quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis with surgical intervention comparing to medical treatment in King Abdulaziz University hospital in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

Suhail A Alturkistani, Abdulrhman O Sangouf, Abdulrahman Y Alnajjar, Mahmoud J Bashawri, Raghad A Ismail

Background and aim of the work: The incidence of Ulcerative Colitis is rising globally, but so are the quality of medical care and the range of UC treatment choices.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e46ms2746

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CASE REPORT

Neurofibromatosis type 1 patient presenting with multiple small bowel gastrointestinal stromal tumors: A case report

Sawsan Yaseen Abdulla Ali Isa, Yaser Ebrahim Alderazi, Aalaa S Shubbar

Background: Multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are exceptionally rare. They usually occur in certain syndromes such as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e47ms2714

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ANALYSIS

The prevalence of migraine headache among the general population and its impact on quality of life in Tabuk city, Saudi Arabia

Amirah M Alatawi, Hassan A Moria, Abdulrahman Arshed N Alharfy, Jalawi Talal A Alotaibi, Mahdi Ali M Alyami, Abdul Majeed Mousa M Alzahrani, Ziad Saleh D Albalawi, Mohand Basher Albalawi

Background: Migraine represents the second most disabling condition worldwide. The prevalence of migraine varies from one region and one population to another.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e48ms2692

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices which leads hyperlipidemia among population in Arar city at northern region in Saudi Arabia

Mohamed M Abd El-Mawgod, Yahia Abdelgawad Elsayed Elboraei, Abdulrahman Obaid A Alanazi, Faisal Saud M Alenezi, Fai Nidaa H Alshammari, Shahad Hameed D Alanazi

Background: The term "hyperlipidemia" (HL) refers to a set of genetic and acquired illnesses where the body's lipid levels are increased. The primary strategy for lowering illness frequency and spread is to educate the public.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e49ms2815

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CASE REPORT

Case report on cerebellar hemangioblastoma showing post contrast cyst wall enhancement on magnetic resonance imaging

Nasin Usman, G Jayasri, Lekha Priya M

Background: Cerebellar hemangioblastoma is a WHO grade one tumor of vascular origin located in posterior cerebral fossa and is the most common primary intra-axial and infratentorial tumor in adults.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e50ms2630

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A comprehensive approach towards intussusceptions in 61- year-old female: A case report

Geetika Malhotra, Rajesh Gattani, Swati G Deshpande, Nikhil Thatipalli

Intussusceptions are a common condition seen in children and are rarely seen in adults the etiology is not clearly understood the common know etiology for intussusceptions are polyps, Mikel's diverticulum, carcinomas and idiopathic.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e51ms2654

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Rare ventriculoperitoneal shunt complication: Sigmoid colon perforation and anal extrusion

Hussam S Hassan, Hisham A Almetaher, Essam Elhalaby, Ahmed Nofal, Hany Abdel Fattah Elhady

The installation of a ventricular-peritoneal (VP) shunt is a very commonly utilized surgical treatment for hydrocephalus. The literature has described the caudal end of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt migrating.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e52ms2713

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Reconstruction of the surgical defect by two flaps in a case of oral squamous cell carcinoma of the lower right gingivabuccal sulcus: A case report

Nidhi Adyalkar, Punit Fulzele, Pawan Hingnikar, Samiha Khan

The most common malignancy of the oral cavity is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). It is aggressive and proliferates in the surrounding structure. We present a rare case of gingivobuccal carcinoma in the lower right front region of the mandible.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e53ms2572

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ANALYSIS

Sleep quality and mediating factors among schizophrenic patients attending mental health hospital in Jeddah, KSA, 2022: A cross sectional study

Mona A Alshehri, Hani A Alghamdi, Suhail A Khan

Background: Sleep disturbance is one of the major problems schizophrenic patients’ faces that worsen their symptoms and lead to serious morbidities and even increased mortality.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e54ms2419

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Serum Magnesium as a prognostic marker in acute coronary syndromes and its correlation with coronary prognostic index

Akhilesh Annadatha, Anuj Varma, Sourya Acharya, Sunil Kumar, Dhruv Talwar, Vidya Hulkoti, Shivam Khanna, Ruchita Kabra, Apurva Dubey, Anamika Giri

Aim: The aim is to evaluate Serum Magnesium as a prognostic marker in Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) and to compare with Coronary Prognostic Index (CPI).

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e55ms2639

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Survey of the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding sensory processing disorders in special educators

Pranjal Grover, Ajit Dabholkar

Background: Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition which affects the way brain processes sensory information. It impacts social and classroom performance.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e56ms2664

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A cross-sectional study of the prevalence of electronic cigarette use, knowledge and attitudes among Saudi youth

Wasif Ali Khan, Abdulmalik Abdulghani, Saud Almohrij, Talal M Abukaram, Faisal Alturki, Mohammed Alaithan, Emran Shamia, Mohammed S Alsadun, Abdulrahman Bashir Ahmad Hussamuldin, Mohammed Alnour, Ammar Fathi Mohamed Khalifa

Background: E-cigarettes are a lithium-ion battery device that delivers nicotine via inhaled vapor. There are misconceptions regarding the use of e-cigarettes, with many users unaware about the harmful effects of vaping.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e57ms2680

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Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis at King Salman bin Abdulaziz medical city in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Ahmed F Al Ahmadi, Ghazi T Almohmmadi, Abdullah F Alhejaili, Ehdaa K Boudal, Hussam A Atallah, Ethar A Boudal, Yaser J Alrashidi, Mohammad J Bamagos, Abdulhalim M Almurashi, Basem M Al Johani, Turkey I Alrajabi, Abdulmajeed Al Harbi, Ibrahim S Alhajjam, Sami Al Dubai

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is defined by high blood glucose, metabolic acidosis and increased ketone concentration in the body. It is a serious and potentially fatal complication of diabetes mellitus (DM).

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e58ms2679

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CASE REPORT

Thrombosis of axillo-iliac graft in a case of aortoarteritis: A rare case report

Vijaykota, Anil K Wanjari, Nishtha Manuja, Sourya Acharya, Sunil Kumar

Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is an inflammatory and stenotic disease of medium and large sized arteries characterized by a strong predilection for the aortic arch and its branches.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e59ms2670

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Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis: A case report describing the surgical management of such a dilemma

Khaled Aljohani, Fayez Aldarsouni, Hosam Alruwaite, Salman Batais, Ali Alfuraydi, Thamer Nouh

Abdominal Cocoon syndrome is a rare entity of disease that is characterized by an encapsulation of the small bowel resulting in the development of tissue fibrosis of the peritoneal surface.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e60ms2807

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Thoracophagus conjoined twin: A case report

Rahul Agola, Tanvi Chaurasia, Geeta Chaurasia

Conjoined twins are a relatively uncommon congenital anomaly with a significant mortality and morbidity rate. Twins who are conjoined are the thoracopagus variation is one of the most common types of conjoined twins.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e61ms2722

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Comprehensive rehabilitation after supracondylar comminuted femur fracture managed with ORIF plate in osteosynthesis: A case report

Ruchika Zade, Prasad Dhage, Pratik Phansopkar

Accidents on the highway as well as falls have become more common with the expansion of the transportation and construction industries. Patients have traditionally been instructed to use protective weight-bearing.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e62ms2604

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A rare case of unilateral ectopic insertion of ureter into the prostatic urethra demonstrated by 4D CT urography

Kalaichezian M, Jayasri G, Murugan G

It is uncommon for the ureter to enter itself in the wrong place during birth. Rate of ectopic insertion of ureter is 0.05-0.025%. In females, insertion into urethra (33%), vestibule, vagina, cervix and uterus (<5%).

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e63ms2685

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Kohler disease: A rare under diagnosed cause of pediatric foot arch pain and limping

Ankit Jaiswal, Ratnakar Ambade, Rameez Bukhari, Prateek Upadhyay, Dhruva Halani

Kohler disease is an uncommon etiologic of gait disturbance in children which is related with decrease circulation of navicular bone by the compression of talus and cuneiform.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e64ms2729

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Alveolar bone augmentation using autogenous bone block graft in anterior mandible: A case report

Abdulsalam Alshammari, Azzam Almeshrafi

The aim of the present study is to depict a combined vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation with autogenous bone block graft and guided bone regeneration in the anterior of the mandible.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e65ms2832

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REPORT

Association of depression and anxiety with ischemic heart diseases among adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2022

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

Background: Depression is a serious mental disorder that can negatively impact the daily function of many individuals. Many chronic disorders and physiological imbalances can be the result of psychiatric illnesses and vice versa.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e66ms2642

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Correlation between Kidd blood group (Jk) and renal function tests in the End Stage of Chronic Kidney Disease (ESCKD) patients

Amin Omer Ibrahim Abbas, Fath Elrahman Mahdi Hassan Gameel, Mahadi H A Abdulla, Rabab Hassan Elshaikh, Hisham Ali Waggiallah, Khalid Abdelsamea Mohamedahmed, Ashok Kumar Sah, Asaad M A Babker

Background and Objective: Along with erythrocytes, the Kidd glycoprotein exists in the kidney, where it enables the kidney to accumulate an elevated urea concentration.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e67ms2703

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The association between pruritus and dietary intake among hemodialysis adult patients and its relation to laboratory findings, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Y Kashgary, Mostafa Abdelsalam, Bader M Alamri, Abdulrahman B Aboalola, Abdullah S Alghorair, Meshal M Alasiri, Mohammad A Shikdar, Abdullah F Alotaibi, Mohammed H Alhomrani, Reham W Shafi

Introduction: Pruritus is a common and bothersome symptom in chronic kidney disease patients, particularly those on dialysis. We aimed to establish the prevalence of pruritus among renal dialysis patients.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e68ms2744

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The impact of COVID-19 on surgical training, education and burnout among different surgical specialties in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia

Ahmed Mohammed Alshammari, Emad Aljohani, Reem A Alsalamah, Ali K Alshaya, Saif M Alshammari, Zakiyah S Almutairi, Samah F Alkuraydis, Khozama B Alaql

Background: The loss of normalcy during the COVID-19 pandemic affected operation services in health facilities, leading to a reduction in the number of elective surgeries.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e69ms2841

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The results of early physiotherapy on a child with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection along with atrial and ventricular septal defect: A case report

Anushka Raipure, Vishnu Vardhan, Vishakha Tayade

When the embryologic pulmonary venous system fails to connect with the left atrium, partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC), a rare congenital disorder, develops.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e70ms2730

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