Volume 27, Issue 137, July 2023

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Background: Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when given to a host in sufficient amounts, have a positive impact on their health, currently being considered as viable therapy options because of research. The purpose of this-paper was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice about probiotic use among health professionals in KSA. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 237 health care workers from Saudi Arabia using a self-administered online disseminated questionnaire for data collection. SPSS 23.0 for Windows was used to gather, tabulate, and statistically analyze all the data. Absolute and relative frequencies were used to express qualitative data. Relative and absolute frequencies were used to express the qualitative data. Categorical variables were compared using either the chi-squared or Fisher's exact test. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. Results: The outputs showed that, 14.3% of participants have good knowledge and 3% have very good knowledge. Knowledge of probiotics was significantly-associated with their residence region, gender, marital status, and professional position (P < 0.05). 48.9% of participants consumed a probiotic product previously. 51.1% recommend the patient/family/close relative to consume probiotics. Conclusion: This study offers insightful information about Saudi Arabian healthcare providers' probiotic knowledge and practice.

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ANALYSIS

Cervical cancer screening; awareness, acceptance and barriers to access among sexually active women of Hail region of Saudi Arabia

Jumana Abdullah Al Huwaymil, Noura Ali Alhoty, Nuzhat Parveen

Early diagnosis and management of cervical carcinoma can prevent the morbidity associated with cervical carcinoma and deaths. The study aimed to assess cervical cancer screening awareness, its acceptance and barriers.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e283ms3080

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Estimation of thoracic aortic dimensions in smokers and non-smokers on Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography

Swati Kumari, Jaseemudheen MM

Background: Tobacco use is mainly classified into two forms, smokeless and smoking. In India, smoking is mainly in the form of bidis and cigarettes. Smoking leads to serious health effects like arterial stiffness and aortic aneurysms.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e284ms3089

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Beneficial role of Vitamin C on radiation-induced skin cellular injury

Salman Bin Dayel, Ali Hassan A. Ali, Mohammed Saad Alqahtani, Saud S Alanazi, Meshari Mahud Alshammari, Faisal Mubarak Almuqbel, Khaled W. Alsaygh, Saud Mohammed Alzahrani, Nasser Hassan Al-swedan, Abdulelah Eyad Alqudaimi, Hamoud M. Almubki, Fahad A. Alzahrani, Tareq A. Althubiti, Wujud Khalid Alanazi, Alanoud Abdulqader Ahmad

Maintaining the health of your skin is greatly aided by vitamin C. Along with other supplements, vitamin C extract has been added as a dietary supplement because it can lessen the harmful compounds' tendency to oxidize.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e285ms3091

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The effect of prolonged usage of headsets on hearing efficiency among students at Qassim University

Ghaida A Alfanoud, Hailah F Aljurbua, Ghayda S Almazroa, Rahaf S Alenazi, Atheer M Alharbi, Waleed Abdulaziz Alhazmi

The current study aims to determine the effect of prolonged use of headphones on hearing among Qassim University students, to evaluate the relationship between tinnitus and prolonged use of headphones.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e286ms2979

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Prevalence, clinical aspects and impact of migraine headache on quality of life of population in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Fathi El-Gamal, Sultan Qurban, Malk Aljohani, Raffal Algaedy, Waleed Weiyani, Salah Eldeen Dafalla

This study aimed to evaluate prevalence, determinants and associated quality of life impairment due to migraine headache among the population of Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e287ms3101

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A study of sleep problems and effect of COVID pandemic on sleep patterns in children and adolescents attending a tertiary care centre in Southern India

Shailaja V Mane, Nikhil Taneja

Introduction: Children and teenagers who have difficulty sleeping have considerable mental and physical health issues. The present study aided to assess the prevalence of sleep disorders in children and adolescents.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e288ms3103

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CASE REPORT

Case of Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis post COVID-19 infection

Lojain Bassyoni

Mucormycosis used to be a rare fungal infection that could affect the craniofacial area among other regions in the body. However, after COVID19 era it became more common.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e289ms3067

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Synovial sarcoma of the inferior nasal turbinate: A rare case report in Sudanese patient

Mujtaba A Ali, Sharfi Ahmed

Background: Synovial sarcoma is a known soft tissue malignancy that affects mainly the extremities while it is rare in the head and neck region and rarest in the inferior nasal turbinate.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e290ms3028

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Awareness of Diabetic Ketoacidosis among senior year medical students in Al-Qassim Universities KSA: A cross-sectional study

Tarek A Elghamrawy, Raghad Ibrahim Alhumaidan, Farah Abdullah Alassaf, Abdulmajeed Abdulaziz Alfouzan, Hind Naif Alanazi, Ebtisam Fahad Alotaibi, Ibrahim Ahmad Almohaimeed

Background: The management of Diabetes Mellitus and its important complication Diabetic Ketoacidosis is very important for students soon to be physicians. We in this study will investigate their awareness and knowledge.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e291ms3057

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of inpatient nursing staff regarding bowel preparation before colonoscopy: A cross-sectional study

Razan Almuhyawi, Waad Almaramihi, Abdulmuti Seleem, Renad Kamfar, Shahad Almuhyawi, Hani Jawa, Waleed Alghamdi

Background: Instructions for bowel preparation are primarily provided to admitted patients by inpatient nurses. We conducted a cross-sectional study aimed to determine the extent of knowledge and practice.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e292ms3124

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Assessment and determining factors of the awareness and knowledge of healthcare providers about Cardiogenic Oscillations and its effect on mechanically ventilated patients: A multivariate logistic modeling

Nagla Abdalghani, Mozdalifah Elnaeem, Ahmed Alsaab, Yazeed Almahdi, Mohammed Nasser, Ahmed Rajih, Ahmed Zaylaee, Isameldin Elamin M Medani, Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab

Cardiogenic oscillations (COs) are small waves produced by heartbeats with significant clinical implications. Therefore, the current study was designed to determine the magnitude of COs' knowledge and awareness gaps.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e293ms3128

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Knowledge, attitude, and practices amongst pediatric dentists in Pune towards Local Anaesthetic allergy and test dose in dental operatory: A questionnaire study

Tripti Lath, Nilesh Rathi, Madhura Pawar, Vikas Bendgude, Surabhi Sinnarkar, Vini Mehta, Toufiq Noor

Aim: The aim of the survey is evaluate the current knowledge, attitude and practices of paediatric dentist towards local anaesthesia allergy and test dose administration in the dental operatory.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e294ms3060

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Knowledge of CT scan indication for traumatic brain injury among emergency medical professionals

Ali Hassan A Ali, Omar O Serhan, Mohammed Saad Alqahtani, Ziyad Alghofaili, Ibrahim Mohammed Alobaidi, Bandar Suliman S Alsultan, Talal A Alharbi, Ali Ababtain, Bader M Alotaibi, Ammar H Alenazi, Fahd M Alanazi, Tareq A Althubiti, Yousef Fudhayl F Alanazi

One of the most frequent reasons for trauma hospitalizations is a minor head injury, but how best to handle them is still up for debate. Although clinically severe traumatic brain injury is uncommon in this group, it could be fatal.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e295ms3108

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Prevalence of depression in post-bariatric surgery among Saudi females in Riyadh

Khaldoun Ibrahim Marwa, Abdulrahman Bashir Ahmad Hussamuldin, Shujon Mohammed Alazzam, Sarah Saad Alamer, Jana Sameer Sendy, Qamar Alsayed Altriny, Lujain Saad Alamer, Lama Suliman Aleid

Background: Obesity is one of the major health problems that can lead to numerous comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and increased mortality and risk of psychological distress.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e296ms3111

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Impact of brain hemisphericity on cognitive performances and attention in young healthy individuals: Cross-sectional observational study

Sonali Kumari, Akanksha Saxena

Background: Understanding the style of cognition according to the brain dominance of students is necessary to keep them active and attentive. The study aims to check the cognitive performance and attention.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e297ms3120

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CASE REPORT

An 82-year-old patient with a tibial plateau fracture and the impacts of comprehensive rehabilitation: A case report

Ruchika Zade, Pratik Phansopkar

Tibial plateau fractures, which are a rare injury to the proximal tibia, range in severity from minimal displaced stable fractures to high energy complicated fractures with severe articular and metaphyseal comminution.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e298ms3110

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Evaluation and orientation of isotretinoin side effects among a sample of Saudi population

Fawwaz Freih Alshammrie, Bassam Fahad Algharbi, Omar Saad Alshammari, Wael Saleh Alanazi

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological disorder in Saudi Arabia (KSA). Severe acne can be treated more affordably with isotretinoin, but there are a number of adverse effects to be cautious of.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e299ms3094

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Assessment of knowledge and attitude regarding self-care among patients undergoing hemodialysis

Abedulla Khan Kayamkani, Ghaida Faisal Alawi, Mai Mohamed Ghaith, Lamees Raed Kiki, Rana Hatim Nakiti, Butchi Raju Akondi

Background: Chronic kidney disease is characterized by kidney impairment and a glomerular filtration rate lower than sixty milliliters per minute for more than three months.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e300ms3100

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The prevalence of the use of electronic smoking devices among medical students in Madinah

Fahad Yselem Masaunq, Ahmed Kamal Zoghby, Asel Abdulrahman Alsaggaf, Nayef Abdulrhman Alblwiy, Faisal Fahad Alhejaili, Abdullah Ahmad Al-Qurayyan, Tammam Abdulsalam AL-Maghamsi

Background: The E-cigarette is a ground-breaking development in the tobacco industry. It was developed in a previous decade when such battery-operated gadgets were created to burn tobacco and satisfy a smoker's addiction.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e301ms3138

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Health professionals' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding probiotics use in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Ghaliah Obaid Alnefaie, Renad Mirzam Alammari, Aseel Ahmad Alzahrani, Rana Mohammed Althobaiti, Faten Abdullah Althomali, Nada Abdullah Alsherbi, Eman Ali Khalifa

Background: Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when given to a host in sufficient amounts, have a positive impact on their health, currently being considered as viable therapy options because of research.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e302ms3148

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Knowledge and awareness level assessment of PCOS among females in Saudi Arabia

Ashraf Radwan, Reham Alharbi, Faris Albeladi, Amal Alzahrani, Joudi Alnfaiei, Maya Abualhamael, Reem Hazem, Wasan Aldalbhi, Osama Sadeak Bajouh, Abdelmageed Ali Abdou, Hussein Sabban, Khames Alzahrani

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine diseases worldwide. The ovaries produce a large number of tiny fluid-filled sacs known as follicles and may stop consistently.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e303ms3149

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Knowledge, practice, and negligence of Breast Cancer screening among women in Jeddah

Abdullah Qureshey, Ghader Jamjoum, Rayan Alshuaylan, Mohammed Faleh, Zahra Al-Abbad, Essam Wael Zarei, Asseel Alaidarous, Azzam Aljuaid, Khames T Alzahrani

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cause of mortality among women in the world, and in Saudi Arabia. Screening of breast cancer is important for treatment, and reducing mortality.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e304ms3150

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Knowledge and awareness of drugs’ overdose in emergency departments: Cross sectional study among health care workers and medical students in Hail city, Saudi Arabia

Amany Mohammed Khalifa, Fatimah Ali Nahar Alshammari, Fatima Ismail Alessa, Alya Ali Nahar Alshammari, Joud Ali A Albadan, Sukaina Kamal Alzedany, Amirah Homoud Khalaf Aledaili, Shatha Hamzah S Alreheili

Introduction: According to WHO, there are about 275 million people (or 5.5% of the global population aged 15-64 years) used drugs at least once in 2019. About 36.3 million people suffered from drug use disorders in 2019.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e305ms2988

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The effects of self-perceived stress on smoking status and dependence among primary healthcare visitors in Makkah city, 2023

Haneen Ahmed Bukhari, Jehad Helal Alqurashi

Background: Tobacco use results in more than eight million fatalities annually. By 2030, if global smoking patterns remain unchanged, more people will perish annually from diseases linked to tobacco use.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e306ms3075

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A cross-sectional study of community knowledge of the effects of active cigarette smoking on respiratory disease and its risk factors in Hail, KSA

Syed Monowar Alam Shahid, Tarig Ginawi, Mubashir Zafar, Abdelhafiz Ibrahim Bashir, Syed Shah Mohammed Faiyaz, Mohd Adnan Kausar, Malik Asif Hussain, Mohammed Alramadan, Naif Alsokih

Background: Smoking is a recognized risk factor for respiratory disease. Objective: The study objective is to evaluate their familiarity with the consequences of smoking on the respiratory system.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e307ms3096

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Sleep patterns and problems among adults in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey-based study

Sarah Al Muammar, Areej Algarni, Raneem Abu Sadi, Hanan Mushaeb, Ftoon Badroun, Abeer Algarni

Background: Sleep quality is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health, but cultural, social, and economic factors can affect it. Research on sleep quality in Saudi Arabia has yielded mixed results.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e308ms3122

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Knowledge, attitude, practice of the population toward diabetic foot in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Fathi El-Gamal, Zinab Khamis, Bushra Alharbi, Renad Marghalani, Rawabi Alghamdi

This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards Diabetic foot and its determinants among the population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e309ms3125

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Do statins protect against Respiratory Tract Infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Safaa M Alsanosi, Asim M Alshanberi

Multiple studies have found no significant effect of the lipid-lowering drugs (statins) in reducing the risk of infections in general. However, there is a paucity of similar data on the comparative efficacy.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e310ms3152

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CASE REPORT

Impact of physiotherapy rehabilitation in functional recovery of the patient following hemiplegic stroke: A case report

Saivikas M, Harshal Ramteke

A stroke is commonly defined as a neurological dysfunction due to abrupt vascular damage to the central nervous system (CNS). Ischemic stroke develops because of a thrombotic or embolic episode that lowers blood flow to the brain.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e311ms3117

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Early antenatal sonographic assessment of Type III Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

Iram Saifi, Roohi G Gupta, Shivali V Kashikar, Gopidi Nidhi Reddy, Vadlamudi Nagendra

Prenatal monitoring has led to an increased diagnosis of lung problems during pregnancy. In the past decade, advances in prenatal imaging have transformed the way congenital cystic lung anomalies.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e312ms2982

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ANALYSIS

Computed Tomography grading of fatty liver disease in alcoholic and non-alcoholic patients

Amita Dabholkar, Shrikrishna U, Shashi Kumar Shetty, Omkar Gaonkar

Background: Last three decades, the universality of non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis has been continuously on the rise. Fatty liver diagnostic assessment could also do using cross-sectional non–contrast CT imaging.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e313ms3109

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The prevalence of myalgia and arthralgia and their associated risk factors among female Saudi medical and paramedical students in Al-Rayan Medical Colleges in Al-Madinah Al-Munawara

Khaled Shahat, Yaser Ahmad Alshabi, Mahmood Abdulfttah Kurdi, Suhail Ahmed Alshabi, Abdualrhman Olytha Alahmadi, Eyad Esamalden Albashir, Abdulhakim Mohammed Alhazmi, Zayed Alnefaie

Acute or persistent pain that affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves is referred to as musculoskeletal pain. It is a widespread medical and socioeconomic issue worldwide.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e314ms3119

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