Volume 24, Issue 106, November - December, 2020 (In Progress)

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Background: Genes associated with obesity might play a role in pathogenesis of PCOS such as fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene. Objective: To investigate the association between the common variant rs9939609 of FTO gene with PCOS in Egyptian women in respect to obesity and insulin resistance. Methods: This study was conducted on (50) Egyptian female patients diagnosed as PCOS according to the criteria of Rotterdam Revised (2003) (Group I, patients) and (50) age-matched apparently healthy females (Group II, controls). PCOS patients were classified according to obesity as well as insulin resistance. Detection of FTO rs9939609 polymorphism was done by real time polymerase chain reaction. Results: This study revealed a significant difference between group I and group II as regards FTO genotypes A/A, A/T and T/T with increase in frequency of A/T and T/T genotypes in PCOS patients (56% A/T and 8% T/T) compared with controls (4% and 0% ; respectively). Conclusion: FTO gene variant rs9939609 is associated with PCOS susceptibility in Egyptian women. The association has been demonstrated in both obese and non-obese patients as well as in PCOS patients with insulin resistance and non-insulin resistance. (Ref: Wessam El Sayed Saad, Aziza Ahmed El Sebai, Maram Mohamed Maher, Alaa Mahmoud Heikal. Study of the common variant rs9939609 of FTO gene polymorphism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3845-3854).

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ANALYSIS

Healthcare students’ perception about mental illnesses– A cross-sectional study

Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Ahmed A. Albassam, Ziyad S. Almalki, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal

Objective: This study evaluated perceptions of healthcare students of a university regarding mental illnesses (MIs). Methods: The convenience sampling method was adopted to target the study participants and to obtain the data

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3835-3844

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Study of the common variant rs9939609 of FTO gene polymorphism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Wessam El Sayed Saad, Aziza Ahmed El Sebai, Maram Mohamed Maher, Alaa Mahmoud Heikal

Background: Genes associated with obesity might play a role in pathogenesis of PCOS such as fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3845-3854

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The Effects of Itraconazole on the Lipid Profile in Humans and Rabbits

Abdulmajeed Alajlan, Sami Alsuwaidan, Ali Mustafa, Omar Alshiekh, Huda Alkreathy

Objectives: To investigate the effects of the azole antifungal agent, itraconazole, on the lipid profile of patients attending the dermatology clinics and any changes in serum creatinine associated

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3855-3867

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CASE REPORT

Dental management of a patient with epidermolysis bullosa: a case report

Ahmed Albariqi

Introduction: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare inherited disorders characterised by formation of blisters following minor trauma to the skin or mucosal surfaces.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3868-3873

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Polyradiculoneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal Plasma Cell Disorder, and Skin Changes (POEMS) Syndrome: A case report

Raneem Alraheili, Turki Alwasaidi

Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, M Proteins, and Skin changes (POEMS) syndrome is a rare type of plasma cell dyscrasia. It is a paraneoplastic syndrome with multiple systemic manifestations

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3874-3880

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ANALYSIS

Knowledge of mental health challenges among healthcare students – Findings from a medical university

Ahmed A Albassam, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Fahad I Al-Saikhan, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal

Objective: This study aimed to determine the knowledge about mental health challenges (MHCs) among healthcare students in a medical university.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3881-3890

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Oral healthcare attitude among students of a medical university

Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal

Objective: This study determined the attitude of university students about oral healthcare practices. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the attitude of university students about oral healthcare in a medical university

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3891-3900

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Attitude of future healthcare professionals towards Ebola virus disease

Ahmed A Albassam, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Fahad I Al-Saikhan, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the attitude of future healthcare professionals regarding the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in a medical university

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3901-3910

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New tendencies of proteolysis/fibrinolysis pharmacological modulation with experimental Alzheimer’s disease

Olga Kmet, Nataliia Filipets, Taras Kmet, Yurii Vepriuk, Kateryna Vlasova

Nowadays effective methods to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease are lacking, therefore exploration of new tendencies concerning pathogenic therapy of the disease remains of topical interest

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3911-3917

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Basal Cell Carcinoma in Iraq: An Observational Study

Firas Fakhir Altameemi

Objective: The study aimed to detect the association between demographical, clinical, and pathological characteristics of Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) in Iraq

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3918-3922

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Clinical value of the inflammatory markers for predicting the severity of community-acquired pneumonia in children

Olena Koloskova, Tetiana Bilous, Lorina Іvanova, Olena Korotun, Roman Tkachuk, Tetiana Shchudrova, Mariana Hrytsiuk, Volodymyr Bilous, Fedir Herman

The research aimed to study the association of clinical course and inflammatory markers with the risk of severe community-acquired pneumonia in children and to define the diagnostic and prognostic significance of individual markers

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3923-3930

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Second hip fracture in osteoporotic patients and its risk factors in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A case-control study

Mohammad K Alsaleem, Ali A Alsakkak, Adia A Almutairi, Zahrah A Al Abdullah

Background: Osteoporosis is a systemic disorder characterized by microarchitectural deterioration of bone and decreased bone mass with increased bone fragility resulting in increased susceptibility to fracture

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3931-3938

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Outcomes of heart valve surgery during pregnancy: A single institute experiences

Dung H Van, Tuan M Vo, Chau NM Van, Bao Vo

Objective: Cardiac surgery during pregnancy often carries a high risk of death for both mother and baby. Herein, we report our experience of valvular surgery in pregnant patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3939-3944

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The Quality of life in patients with diabetic retinopathy – Madinah, 2019

Amal M Surrati, Badr O Alahmadi, Razan A Alawaz, Rana O Alrehaili

Background: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is the most microvascular complication that affects the retina and cause disability among diabetic patients.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3945-3952

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Quality indicators for prevention of device-associated infections in a limited resource setting

Howaydah Ahmed Othman, Marwa Mohamed Zalat, Essamedin Mamdouh Negm, Mohamed Mohamed Tawfeek, Rehab Hosny El- Sokkary

Background: In resource-limited countries, device-associated infections (DAIs) pose a real threat to patient safety as one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless, inadequate data from ICUs in the developing world is available.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3953-3960

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Single position for the management of ureterohydronephrosis in advanced malignancies

Vikas Sharma, Singh Dinesh, Gulati Smita, Agarwal Ankur, Gaur Abhay, Garg Pulkit, Khan Rafey

Introduction: Management of ureteral obstruction in the advanced abdominal or pelvic malignancy is challenging. Management of such patients requires percutaneous nephrostomy tube (PCN) placement or indwelling ureteral double j (DJ) stent insertion for drainage of the obstruction.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3961-3966

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Urothelial carcinoma in young adults-Single centre experience

Sharma Vikas, Bargotya Mona, Gulati Smita, Yadav Rahul, Faridi Shazib, Das Payel, Singh Dinesh, Agarwal Ankur, Khan Rafey, Mallick Kshitij

Introduction: Bladder cancer has been one of the most common urological malignancies. As per Indian cancer registry data, it is ninth most common cancer among men. Debate exists in the literature regarding the clinical behavior of bladder urothelial neoplasms in younger patients when compared with older patients

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3967-3971

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Experiences of Parenting Child with ASD during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Reem A Alyoubi, Ebtisam A Alofi

Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disorder with a set of behavioural expressions. The family life is struggling for having child with ASD. Parenting of autistic child has negative parenting consequences comprising elevated parents-stress and reduced their efficiency as compared to parents of normally developing children

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3972-3980

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The potential influence of SARS-COV-2 infection on cardiac biomarkers in al-Madinah patient

Walaa Mohammedsaeed

Background and aim: There have been increasing evidence that some biomarker levels may be altered according to the severity of Covid-19. The largest datasets have been published in the Asian population, owing to the location of the original outbreak.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3981-3986

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Lack of Association between Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism (rs4340) and Risk of Myocardial Infarction

Safaa Awad Mohammed Ibrahim, Elshazali Widaa Ali

Background: The enzyme ‘Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)’ modulates the fibrinolytic balance by converting angiotensin I into angiotensin II, which increase the activity of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3987-3993

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Public awareness of stroke risk factors and warning signs in the population of Ha'il region, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Ahmed Hameed Alreshidi, Ahmed Hamed Aljadani, Abdulilah Saad Aldhmadi, Abdulaziz Mohammed Alenezi, Jaser Sultan Alshamari, Sulaiman Saud Alsamaan, Rakan Ayyadah Alshammari, Abdulaziz Fahad Alhumaid, Basil Ayyadah Alshammari, Hessa Abdulla Alshammari

Background: Stroke is considered the commonest cause of death globally after ischemic heart disease. In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of stroke was estimated at 40 per 100,000 in the Eastern Province and, 43.8 per 100,000 per year in Riyadh with a male to female predominance of 2.2:1.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 3994-4000

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Prevalence and Negative impact of Videogames among children and adolescents in Albaha city, KSA

Elfatih Mirghani M. Salih, Ahmed Hassan Alghamdi, Ali Yahya B. Alzahrani, Hamid A.H. Alghamdi, Fahad A. Saad Alghamdi, Abdulaziz Saleh M Alzubaidy

Introduction: Video games (VGs) have become widely spread nowadays occupying most of the leisure time of the children, this may affect their schooling, sleeping, and behavior adversely

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4001-4009

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CASE REPORT

Tuberculosis of the prostate in a patient presenting with acute retention of urine: A case report

Nerli R.B, Sushant Deole, Sreeharsha Nutalpati, Shridhar C Ghagane

Tuberculosis (TB) of the prostate is much less common than renal, vesiculo-seminal and epididyma lTB. Many urologists are unfamiliar with the diagnosis and management of prostatic TB with many cases found incidentally following transurethral resection

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4010-4013

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Renal cell carcinoma with tumour thrombus adherent to inferior vena caval wall: A case report

Niveditha S, Abhijit Dhale

To report a case of left renal cell carcinoma with tumour thrombus is extending into inferior vena caval wall. Case report: A 56 year old female patient presented with left flank pain and painless hematuria of 1 month duration

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4014-4018

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ANALYSIS

Uric acid levels in Saudi females with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Walaa Mohammedsaeed

Background and Aim: Many studies have shown a relationship between hyperuricemia, metabolic syndrome (MetS), and cardiovascular disease. However, there is a dearth of studies identifying this relationship in those with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4019-4025

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Correlation between Lipid Profile and Acne Vulgaris

Firas Fakhir Altameemi

Objective: assessment of lipid profile in acne patients and its relationship with acne occurrence and severity. Methods: A case-control study carried out in a private outpatient clinic during the period from March 2018 to June 2019, in the department of dermatology, Basrah, Iraq.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4026-4030

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Risk Factors and Awareness about Knee Osteoarthritis among Secondary School Teachers

Huda Ghanim Hussien, Yousif Abdul Raheem

Objective: find out the prevalence of risk factors for knee osteoarthritis among secondary school teachers and to estimate their awareness about knee osteoarthritis and to investigate the association between awareness level and risk factors.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4031-4039

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Nurses’ knowledge to pressure ulcer prevention at Hail hospitals in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Salwa Abd El Gawad Sallam, Lea L. Dando, Anamarie M. Velitario, Anna Liza A. Pardinas, Mildred L. Dizon, Jerold C. Alcantara

Background: Routine knowledge assessment ensures that nurses are guided on relevant and recent evidence-based practices to consistently provide efficient and safe patient care

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4040-4052

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The association between obesity/overweight and demographical characteristics in Northern Saudi Arabia

Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed, Abdulaziz Fahhad Saleh Alanazi, Hani Abdulrhman Almutairi, Raed Alasmar Bin Museibb Alenezi, Abdullah Selmi Suliman Alfarsi, Abdulmajeed Saud AlTamimi, Abdulrhman Fahad Hamad Alrashedy, Hamad Abdulrahman Hamad Alrasheedi

Background: Many factors have been claimed to contribute to the increased rates of obesity/overweight in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the association between obesity/overweight and demographical characteristics in Northern Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4053-4058

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Knowledge and awareness of adults towards space maintainers and willingness of space maintainer therapy in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Abdulrahman Alduhaymi, Abdulghani Saeed Al Zahrani, Abdullah Mohammed Abu Qarnayn, Anas Mohammed Al Mutlaq, Fawwaz Faisal Alabdallah, Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Mohammad Abdul Baseer

Introduction: Space maintainers play an important role, which are available in different types. These include removable as well as fixed appliances, both having specific characteristics

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4059-4063

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Type II Uterine Body Carcinoma (UBC), Pattern of the Disease in Egyptians, A Single Institutional Experience

Hala Aziz Shokralla, Ahmed Elsayed Fathalla

Background: UBC is 2nd common gynecological malignancy after cervix. It increases worldwide due to prolongation of life & obesity. Two main types exist (I & II); type II is more aggressive, occurs at older age, less common (20%), unrelated to estrogen, poorly differentiated and deeply invade myometrium

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4064-4072

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The effectiveness of structured education based on prerced on adherence of self-care behaviors in hemodialysis patients

Kobra Poudineh, Hossein Ansari, Iraj Zareban, Maryam Seraji, Gholamreza Masoudy

Background: Dialysis is enforcing physical and mental disorders to patients. The study aimed the investigation of the application of the educational intervention to the promotion of the self-Care behaviors

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4073-4079

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Factors related to mild cognitive impairment among type 2 diabetic patients attending Diabetes Center in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia 2019-2020

Abdullah Aljohani, Khadega Ahmed Salem, Anas Aljohani, Mujahid Aljohni, Zain Alghamdi, Rowaida Alhawsawi

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a world-wide impact, it affect many organs and systems. Mild cognitive impairment is a well-known phenomena in elderly.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4080-4090

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CASE REPORT

Effect of psychomotor physiotherapy with individualized physiotherapy program on pain, kinesiophobia and functional outcome following Transforaminal Interbody Lumbar Fusion (TLIF): A case report

Saumi Sinha, Rakesh Kumar Sinha, Pratik Phansopkar, Sachin Chaudhary

Introduction: Transforaminal Interbody Lumbar Fusion is a common surgical procedure for lumbar disc herniation. Pain, functional limitation and kinesiophobia are commonly reported after TLIF

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4091-4097

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ANALYSIS

Comparative study between Single Anastmosis Duodeno-ileal Bypass and one anastomosis-gastric bypass as regard remission of type-2 DM after application of DIAREM Scoring System

Alaa Abbas Sabry Moustafa, Moheb sharaby Eskandaros, Abdallah Hamed Ebrahim, Hany Khairy Mansour, Mina Mamdouh Nagi Ghali

Background: Accumulating evidence obviously supports the superiority of weight loss surgery over non-surgical treatments for management of morbidly obese patients in terms of outcomes as sustained weight loss, improved quality of life and prevention, reduction, or resolution of co-morbidities (e.g., Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, dyslipidemia), as well as reduced overall mortality

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4098-4107

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Assessing Respiratory Muscles strength as a Biomarker of Lung Function among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, King Saud Medical City

Abdulrhman Mustafa Rasheed, Ahmed Fadlalla, Tarig Fadelelmoula, Homoud Al Homoud

Background: Assessment and evaluation of the strength of the respiratory muscles are beneficial in some clinical conditions, Rheumatoid arthritis is an articular disorder with extra-articular manifestations affecting other organs and tissues and worsening prognosis.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4108-4115

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Diagnostic value of five cephalometric analysis in recognition of class I, II, and III sagittal patterns

Abdolmohammad Gachkooban, Mina Moalemnia

Background and Objective: Controversy exists over superiority of cephalometric analyses in diagnosis of skeletal classes. The aim of the present study was to compare diagnostic value of cephalometric analyses of class I, II, III anteroposterior jaw discrepancies.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4116-4124

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Awareness and Reasons for Consumption of Energy Drinks among Students of Albaha University, Saudi Arabia

Abuobaida E. E.Abukhelaif, Ali Yahya B Alzahrani, Hamed Ahmed H Alghamdi, Fahad Ali S Al-Ghamdi, Abdulaziz Saleh M Alzubaidy

Introduction: Energy drinks are widespread among university students and its consumption amongst them is of particular apprehension since this youthful group of people, busy in academic search is a best objective for the sponsors of energy drinks

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4125-4132

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REPORT

The disposal of biomedical waste by the dental health professionals in Riyadh: Impact on current practice

Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Nasser Abdullah Al Neemi, Saud Al Jadaan, Fahad Khaled Alsenan, Fayez Saad Aldawsari, Faisal Khalid Saleh

Health care services generate tons of biohazard waste each day with their quantity depending on the size of the organization. Each country regulates its waste disposal and they generally follow the protocols presented by Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4133-4138

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Evaluation of the causes of anxiety before OSCE in anesthesiology and operating room students of Ilam University of medical sciences

Fatemeh Ghiasi, Fatemeh Nemati, Abdollah Normohammadi, Maryam Kheiry, Zohreh Hosseinzadeh, Fatemeh Merati Fashi, Maryam Abooali

Background & Objective: Exam anxiety is one of the most common psychological problems and a deterrent to students' academic achievement. Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is one of the methods to assess the achievement of educational goals of anesthesiology and operating room students

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4139-4143

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ANALYSIS

Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) towards COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Area

Amar Taksande, Abhilasha Singh Panwar R, Syed Athhar Saqqaf, Rupesh Rao, Revat Meshram

Background: SARS Cov-2 is a newly identified virus which causes respiratory and other systemic illness with the disease being named as COVID-19. It has been declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4144-4157

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of small bowel obstruction among Saudi population

Nahlah S Arab, Mansour I Alshehri, Farah A Alshammari, Ghadeer A Althaqib, Asma A Alshammari

Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is defined as a complete or partial mechanical blockage to the passage of intraluminal contents. In the United States, 15% of admissions for abdominal pain are secondary to SBO, with 300,000 hospital admissions annually.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4158-4165

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Roux en Y gastric bypass after failed primary restrictive procedures in morbidly obese patients

Amr Elgazar, Medhat Khalil, Haitham Elmaleh, Alaa Abbass Mustafa

Background: Worldwide prevalent over the past several decades, Obesity morbidities and health related adverse effects has been an increasing concern that lead to revolutionary advancements in the field of bariatric surgery

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4166-4177

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REPORT

Application of computational tools for ADME and target modeling of bioactive compounds from hydroalcoholic extracts of Erodium glaucophyllum flowers

Fares Alshammari

Computational approaches based on predictive software used for computer-aided drug design to improve the quality control of drugs become a key tool in the selection and prioritization of drug targets

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4178-4183

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ANALYSIS

Knowledge and awareness of fluoride use in daily routine among Saudi Military personnel - A cross-sectional study

Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Hissah Nasser Alarifi, Hessa Saad Al-Ibrahim, Najla Mohammed Altwaijri, Raghad Abdulrahman Alsaif, Ghalya Abdulrahman Alrobayan

Introduction: The usage of fluoride based mouth rinses is extensive as a caries‐preventive intervention worldwide and its consistent usage leads to a significant reduction in caries in permanent teeth

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4184-4189

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Appropriateness of pulmonary CT angiography testing request in patients suspected with pulmonary embolism in Hai’l Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Saleh Hadi Alharbi, Mosaad Almegren, Hassan Abdulrazaq Alshammari, Abdullah Hamad Alanazi, Zaid AwadHamoud Alshammari, Saud Khalid Alshammari, Abdulaziz Mohammed Alenezi, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of pulmonary CT angiography testing requests in patients suspected of pulmonary embolism in the Hai'l Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4190-4195

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Predictors of influenza A and influenza B in children 3 - 18 years in epidemic seasons 2017 - 2018 and 2018 - 2019

Tetyana Pokrovska, Vira Hnatiuk, Halyna Lytvyn, Natalia Pokrovska

The aim of the study is to optimize the early diagnosis of influenza A and influenza B, by careful analysis of the clinical and laboratory features of the disease course in children aged 3 to 18 years in the epidemic seasons of 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 in Ukraine.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4196-4202

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In vitro efficacy of reverse contrast and sharpen enhancement filters for detection of small-size broken files in root canals on digital intraoral radiographs

Mansour Jafarzadeh, Negar Chetin, Sanaz Sharifishoshtari, Mohammad Hossein Haghighizadeh

Background and Objectives: Considering the gap of information regarding the efficacy of enhancement filters of digital radiography for detection of broken instruments in root canals, this study aimed to assess the efficacy of reverse contrast and Sharpen enhancement filters for detection of small-size broken files in root canals on digital intraoral radiographs

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4203-4210

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CASE REPORT

A case report on capillary hemangioma and Leukoplakia on Tongue

Pooja Dhole, Lohe V.K, Ayesha Sayyad, Ravindra P. Kadu, Gaurav Thakare, Ravikant V. Sune

The following case report is about a female patient of age 50-years, who came to OPD with the chief complaint of nodular swelling on tongue and white patch on left lateral border of tongue of 1year duration

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4211-4216

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Is HRCT indicated in a symptomatic, RTPCR negative patient?

Bhushan Lakhkar, Varun Singh, Bhushita Lakhkar, Dhande R.P

Covid-19, a deadly viral infection having its outbreak in Wuhan city, Hubei province, China has infected and claimed life of millions worldwide. The pandemic has affected people of all age group and gender

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4217-4222

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ANALYSIS

Comparative evaluation of performance of image processing using reverse contrast and sharpen filters in indirect digital radiography (PSP) for diagnosis of furcation involvement grade I & II (In vitro study)

Sanaz Sharifishoshtari, Hojatollah Yousefimanesh, Foad Shahabianmoghaddam, Hadis Hatampour, Mohammad Hossein Haghighizadeh

Background and Objectives: Most of the digital imaging systems have various image processing techniques. The purpose of this in vitro study was evaluation and comparison in the performance of reverse contrast and sharpens software

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4223-4231

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RESEARCH

Association between nutritional habits and obesity/overweight in Hai’l Region Saudi Arabia

Albandri Abdullah Benammar, Abdelbaset Mohamed Elasbali, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Background: The growing prevalence of obesity/overweight is raising concerns worldwide. Many factors have been addressed to be associated with the epidemiology of obesity/overweight

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4232-4242

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ANALYSIS

Role of Remifentanil in prevention increase of intraocular pressure after endotracheal intubation under Succinylcholine chloride

Haider Abbass Hassen, Iyad Abbas Salman, Mohammed Kassim A. Hassan

Objective: To evaluate the role of remifentanil in decreasing intraocular pressure (IOP) after endotracheal (ET) intubation under the effect of Succinylcholine (rapid sequence induction).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4243-4248

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Knowledge and attitude of dental students towards the oral care of HIV/AIDS patients

Shahzeb Hasan Ansari, Alwaleed Abdulaziz Alkhayyal, Abdullah Alhamoud, Abdulmohsen Alsabhan, Omar Alfayez, Saud Alahmari, Tariq Mohammmed Abuajmah

Introduction: Oral health is strongly linked with the systemic conditions, with HIV being one of them. As a dental professional, it is imperative to have the knowledge of this association

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4249-4257

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Importance of physical activity awareness within Saudi high risk patient during home quarantine

Mohammad Zubair, Sarah M. Alanzi, Yasir M. Alhusayni, Danah M. Alqassimi, Smookh H. Alshehry, Ayshah J. Alshehry, Farha Fatima

Background: COVID-19 is the new coronavirus and most cases appeared in the Chinese city, Wuhan .At the end of December 2019 in the form of acute pneumonia.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4258-4263

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Video laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy on time of orotracheal intubation in normal adult in elective surgeries

Alaa Hussein Altaiee, Haider Abbass Hassen, Sura Janan Fadeel

Objective: to compare the time and ease of intubation in suspected non-difficult intubation during airway management by the two laryngoscopes.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4264-4269

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Awareness of use dermatological agents/cosmetics in preconception and early pregnancy that can cause fetal abnormalities in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia

Monerah Thaar Alshammari, Sara Abdullah Aledaili, Rahaf Turki Aldhaban, Nuzhat Parveen

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate awareness of use dermatological agents/cosmetics during preconception period and pregnancy that can affect the fetus

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4270-4277

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Genetic and morphological aspects of intestinal anastomotic leak development

Yaroslav Y. Voitiv, Oleksandr Y. Usenko, Viktor Y. Dosenko, Olena O. Dyadyk, Kateryna G. Valikhnovska, Ali Dzhemiliev

Aim: To analyze the frequency of polymorphic variants of genes MMP-2 (C-1306→T) and TIMP-2 (G303→ A) in patients with intestinal anastomotic leak and establish the correlation with morphological changes.

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4278-4285

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Correlation between microstructural changes evident on optical coherence tomography and use of perfluorocarbon liquids for repair of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

Mohamed Amr Azab, Mostafa Hamed Nabih, Ayman Mohamed Khattab, Islam Abdallah Mohalhal

Purpose: To describe optical coherence tomography (OCT) features of the macula after pars plana vitrectomy for treatment of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with and without using perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs).

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4286-4294

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Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α), as a biomarker for disease activity among Iraqi patients with generalized vitiligo, independent on disease duration and extent of skin involvement

Ronak Saeed Ahmed, Dana Ahmed Sharif, Mohammad Yousif Jaf, Ali Hattem Hussain

Background: Vitiligo is a chronic depigmenting disorder of the skin that results from immunological distraction of functioning melanocyte

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4295-4302

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Current disposal practice of unused and expired medicines amongst patients visiting a tertiary care hospital in North India

Paras Monga, Rubi, Taniya Pruthi, Sumeet Gupta, Bimal K Agrawal

Background: Expired/Unused medicines are potentially toxic substances that are to be disposed of safely for protection of the environment and prevention of various health hazards directly and indirectly

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4303-4310

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Unraveling the Role of CD4 and CD8 in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Mohamed Mohey, Hanan Soliman, Ahmed Okasha

Diabetes mellitus is a serious metabolic disorder that causes considerable disease and mortality with micro- and macro-vascular complications. Long-lasting diabetes is poorly controlled and often leads to nephropathy and cardiovascular complications

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4311-4320

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Potential effect of ferulic acid on NF-κB in a rat model of doxorubicin toxicity

Sameh Abdel Ghany, Hala Abdel Malek, Sahar EL Dakroory, Amira Kamal El Hawary, Sanad S EL Kholy

"Adricin" or Doxorubicin (Dox) is an anthracycline antibiotic agent used in the treatment of solid and haematopoietic tumors, but it has cardiac, renal and hepatic toxicities. Oxidative stress has an important role in the pathogenesis of Dox- toxicity

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4321-4331

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Bipolar perception of orthopedics fractures before and during covid-19 pandemic: a local study

Naif Mohammed Alhumam, Adia Abdulaziz Almutairi, Asma Adel Alwesaibi, Narjes Radhi Al-Ramadhan, Fatimah Abdullah Alabbad

Background: Patients refrain from seeking medical help in the time of COVID-19 due to the fear of getting infected. Hospitals are overloaded with limited beds, interfering with inpatients stays

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4332-4340

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Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury among Adult Cancer Patients Receiving Nephrotoxic Chemotherapy at King Abdulaziz University Hospital

Shadi S Alkhayyat, Mohammed K Basourrah, Hanadi M Alhozali, Rolina Al-Wassiah, Faris R Albardi, Hashim H Khairallah, Saeed A Alghamdi, Abdullah H Sultan, Naeem Qusty

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an acute decrease in renal function that leads to an elevation in the serum blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and other nitrogenous waste products

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4341-4351

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Incidence of Pulmonary thromboembolism and its associated Comorbidities in Ha’il Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Saleh Hadi Alharbi

Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major cause of illness in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the current study aimed to find out the incidence rates of pulmonary thromboembolism and its associated comorbidities in the Ha'il Region, Northern Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4352-4358

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Prevalence and associated risk factor of low back pain among medical student of Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia: Cross-sectional study

Reda Abdelmoaty Goweda, Khalid Jubran Idris, Abdulrahman Jameel Bakhsh, Hussein Hani Hussein Mufti, Maan Aref Gadhi, Ahmed Waleed Alrashed, Nibras Khaled Aljabri

Background: Low back pain is an incredibly Complaint experienced by different individuals ages. In 2015, the worldwide point commonness of movement constraining low back torment was 7.3%, suggesting that 540 million individuals were influenced at any one time

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4359-4367

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Investigating the effect of topical marcain 0.25% and lidocaine 2% on pain relief following herniorrafia

Arash Azadmehr, Hamidreza Khorshidi, Mohammad Reza Sobhiyeh

Introduction: Pain is one of the major postoperative problems, and lack of proper pain management can lead to complications such as increased hospital stay, increased recovery time and more medical costs

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4368-4373

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CASE REPORT

Right atrial sarcomamas querading as myxoma presenting with fatal cardiac tamponade: A rare case report

Yash Gupte, Parth Godhiwala, Amrutha Garikapati, Sunil Kumar, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla, Chetan Rathi

Primary sarcoma of the heart is an exceptionally rare condition with grave prognosis. All cardiac tumours can cause life threatening complications

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4374-4378

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Parents’ Compliance towards Preventive Measures of COVID-19 for their Children: A Cross-sectional Study

Abdulrhman Saeed Alshehri, Abeer Mohammed Anteet, Mahdi Abdulbaset Alnamnakani, Firas Hassan Bahkali, Khalid Saeed Alshehri, Khalid Abdullah Aleisa

Background: The Saudi Arabia was inveterate its first case of COVID-19 on the March 2nd, 2020. In responsible to the situation of spread of COVID-19, ministry of health of Saudi Arabia released many advices to its citizens in order to increase awareness

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4379-4387

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