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Volume 27, Issue 139, September 2023

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Background: Intertrochanteric fractures are amongst the most common hip fractures in older adults and are most commonly caused by low-energy trauma. This study aims to identify the causes, demographic information, and presence of comorbidities among patients admitted with intertrochanteric hip fractures at a state hospital in Malaysia. Methods: Patients with intertrochanteric fractures presenting to Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar Seremban, Malaysia, from January 2019 to December 2021 were identified from a retrospective trauma database. Patient data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 28 for logistic regression. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: A total of 306 patients were included in this study. The mean age of patients was 69.9 ± 16.4 years, with 51.6% female. 78.8% (n= 241/306) of patients had comorbidities. Most fractures were caused by a same-level fall (67.3%) at the patient’s accommodation. 258 patients underwent surgical management, 17 developed postoperative complications, and had underlying comorbidities. Conclusion: Intertrochanteric fractures are most commonly seen in females and the elderly population. Early screening of comorbidities and implementing fall prevention strategies may help reduce fracture incidence.


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ANALYSIS

Epidemiology of intertrochanteric hip fractures at a state hospital in Malaysia

Yong Ying Nyia, Mohammad Arshad Ikram, Thinesh Varan Subramaniam, Navodith Chrishmal Fernando, Mugtadi Osman, Jia Sheng Lam, Zhi How Ng

Background: Intertrochanteric fractures are amongst the most common hip fractures in older adults and are most commonly caused by low-energy trauma.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e342ms3081

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Knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors toward COVID-19 among school students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sulaiman Abdullah Alshammari, Dimah Khalid Alaraifi, Fatimah Abdulrahman Albassam, Shahad Awadh Alzahrani, Layan Hassan AlWatban, Rawan Mohammed Alharbi, Marwah Jassim Alkhalil

Background: Coronavirus is highly contagious with no known effective treatment yet. However, being well-informed about the disease and how it spreads and adopting preventative measures can stop or slow its transmission

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e343ms3167

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The impact of vaccination status on the severity of pain syndrome in COVID-19 patients of Al-Rayan Colleges, Al Madinah

Sally Elnawasany, Leen Alsarani, Taif Al hazmi, Rawshan Alyoubi, Ghufran Nasib

COVID‐19 has a wide range of clinical features, of which pain syndrome is commonly met. Vaccination of COVID-19 reduced symptomatic infections and/or high viral load infection.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e344ms3198

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Flow pattern of Emergency Department visits during Ramadan: A single-center experience for 3 years in Muslim-Majority Country

Imad Khojah, Anas Alyazidi, Saeed Alhudaifi, Mohammed Alsubaie, Maha Alghamdi, Ahmed Allabban, Safinaz Alshiakh

Objective: Emergency department (ED) facilities across the globe consider the delivery of high-quality, timely patient care is their main concern.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e345ms3179

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CASE REPORT

A case of Non immune hydrops fetalis incidentally found on routine obstetric sonography

Asokan Aradhana Shanmughan, Shalmol Thomas M, Murugan G

Non-immune hydrops fetalis is a severe condition that is uncommon and usually associated with a poor prognosis

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e346ms3087

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ANALYSIS

The state of the periodontal tissue in children with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Liudmyla F Kaskova, Valentyna А Honcharenko, Тetiana S Kitsak

The study aimed was to study the state of periodontal tissues in 18 somatically healthy children and 109 children with type 1 diabetes, taking into account the duration and severity of the underlying disease

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e347ms3056

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Histopathological study for the products of conception from a regional pathology laboratory in Southwestern Saudi Arabia: A 5-year retrospective study

Omer Abdelbagi, Ibrahim Alshegifi, Norah Alameri, Mohamed Elhefny, Hamad Alshegifi, Sultan Zaydi, Abdulaziz Alsulbi, Asad Adam Abbas, Ashraf Ewis

Introduction: Abortion is defined as the ending of a pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation or the delivery of a fetus that weighs less than 500 grams.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e348ms3196

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Conjunctival bacterial flora in fellow eyes of patients less than 5 y/o with unilateral nasolacrimal obstruction and its changes after successful probing surgery

Gholamreza Khataminia, Sadegh Kord, Nastaran Ranjbari

Background: Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) is one of the leading causes of epiphora in infants, in which antibiotics are usually used as a conservative therapy in the first year

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e349ms3209

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Use of Behavioural Pain Scale in assessing pain during physical therapy procedures in sedated, mechanically ventilated patients in ICU: A cross-sectional observational study

Saumi Sinha, Sheetal Malekar, Rakesh Kumar Sinha

Background: Critically ill patients who are sedated and mechanically ventilated, experience significant pain during physical therapy procedures but cannot communicate effectively due to sedation

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e350ms3201

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The protective factor of depression and anxiety in the general population in the postcoronavirus era: coping, spiritual well-being & resilience

Mehdi Bazi Alahri, Amir Sam Kianimoghadam, Maryam Khesali, Maryam Bakhtiari, Samira Farahani Alavi

Background: Considering the crisis of the coronavirus in the world and the confusion and mental distress that arose for people in different societies

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e351ms3220

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The association between Oral Health and Depression among university students in Makkah city: A web-based survey study

Abdullah Alutaibi, Salah Bakry, Saad Albagami, Moayad Hadi, Abdulrahman Aboalreesh, Ahmed Fudah, Majed Alqahtani, Sufana Alattas, Alawi Alaidarous, Alaa Aljohani, Saad Aljabri, Fasial Alotaibi, Mohamed A Elhefny

Background: Oral health encompasses a global health burden. Recently, a connection between oral health and depression was detected in many studies

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e352ms3221

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RESEARCH

Effectiveness of Unified Transdiagnostic Protocol in psychosomatic symptoms in patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial

Amir Mahdi Katani, Abbas Masjedi Arani, Reza Hajmanouchehri, Banafsheh Mohajerin

Introduction: Psychologically-driven manifestations, including psychosomatic symptoms, are common in MS patients.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e353ms3204

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Effect of Internet-based versus face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dependent Personality Disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Nazanin Ahangari, Saina Fatollahzadeh, Hoda Doos Ali Vand, Jafar Sarani Yaztappeh

Background: Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) is the most prevalent personality disorder, which is associated with several negative consequences.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e354ms3223

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CASE REPORT

A rare case report on Intraductal papilloma of nipple in a young female – radiographical and histopathological correlation

Lekha Priya M, Murugan G

Our purpose was to determine mammographic, and ultrasonographic features of breast papilloma and to correlate the features with histopathological findings

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e355ms3133

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ANALYSIS

Breaking the stigma: Determining factors affecting the mental health of students after COVID-19 pandemic

Arsalan Humayun, Mohamad Arif Bin Awang Nawi, Muhamad Ilyas Sidiqui

Introduction: Pandemics and other public health crises have impacted the lives of millions of individuals worldwide, affecting their mental well-being in various ways

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e356ms3127

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COVID-19 vaccine and menstruation cycle changes

Wesam Abd Saeed Al-Mekhalafy, Mufareh Asiri, Tahani Mahmood Thabit, Saad Alonze, Mona Abdulrahman Alhagbani

Background: Over 474 million cases and almost 6 million fatalities caused by COVID-19 have been reported globally.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e357ms3215

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Investigating doctors' implementation of ACC/AHA blood cholesterol treatment recommendations at a tertiary hospital in Northern Saudi Arabia

Alaa H Falemban, Radhi M Alanazi, Safaa M Alsanosi, Halah T Albar, Asim M Alshanberi, Yosra Z Alhindi

Background: The 2018 American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) updated data on blood cholesterol treatment guidelines showed a significant shift in treating atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e358ms3228

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CASE REPORT

Various flap reconstruction options for tongue defect in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Sanjana Narendra Wadewale, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agarwal

Carcinoma of tongue cases is increasing in number day by day. An earlier diagnosis improves a person's chance of surviving five years after being diagnosed with tongue carcinoma

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e359ms3153

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