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Volume 25, Issue 107, January, 2021 (In Progress)

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Objectives: To assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of obesity among school-aged female children in the Ha’il region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A total of 549 female students (age 8.9 ± 1.9) participated in this study. The sample was recruited from different primary schools. Students were required to answer questions about their feeding habits and activity level. Anthropometric measures of obesity were measured using a stadiometer, plastic measuring tape, and plastic skinfold caliper. Results: 155 out of the 549 female students aged 7-12 years were classified as obese based on their BMI values with an overall prevalence of obesity was 27%. Using the BMI as an indicator, the results revealed a significant (p=0.03) correlation (φc=0.1) between the consumption of chocolate and sweets and obesity. Consuming fast food and soft drinks exhibited high odds ratio despite having an insignificant correlation (OR= 1.53, 1.04) respectively. There was a significant correlation between watching TV while eating, fast-food consumption (rpb = .11, .20, p <.05), and waist girth. There was a significant negative correlations between soft drink consumption and waist-hip ratio (rpb = -.10, p = .03); both sweets consumption and activity level were correlated (rpb = -.12, -.16 & p <.00) with the thickness of the abdominal skinfold.

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ANALYSIS

Factors associated with long bone fracture healing complications (delayed union, nonunion and malunions) in Arar, Saudi Arabia: A case control study

Basem M M Salama, Awwad Alenezy, Majed Alrowaili

Background: Bone fractures are the commonest cause of hospitalized trauma. Fracture healing complications (FHC) is frequently associated pain, restricts the patient’s activities, increases dependency and financial burden

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 1-6

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RESEARCH

Prevalence and risk factors of obesity among school-age female children in Ha‘il, Saudi Arabia

Hisham M Hussein, Ali A Almishaal, Saud M Alrawaili, Ahmed A Ahmed, Ehab M Kamel

Objectives: To assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of obesity among school-aged female children in the Ha’il region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A total of 549 female students (age 8.9 ± 1.9) participated in this study

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 7-15

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ANALYSIS

Lack of correlation between vitamin D and alkaline phosphatase levels among Saudi population

Mohammed H Karrar Alsharif, Mohammed A. Noureddin, Mohammed N M Alharbi, Faisal S F Alharbi, Abdullah T Alhaddad, Salman S Bin Ofisan, Nasser I Alshumaymiri, Rasheed A Alhajri, Abdulmajeed A Alhussain

Objective: The present study evaluated the correlation between Vitamin D and Alkaline phosphatase levels among the Saudi population. Methods: Blood samples of patients with a complaint of pain in various body parts and other clinical symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency were tested for the levels of Vitamin D and ALP

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 16-25

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Adenocarcinoma of the cervix uteri; does it really carries a worse prognosis? A single institutional review from Egypt

Hala Aziz Shokralla, Ahmed Elsayed Fathalla

Background: Cervical uteri carcinoma is 4th commonest cancer affecting women worldwide. Its incidence is increasing in developing countries being 2nd commonest cancer & 3rd cause of cancer mortality

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 26-35

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Healthcare workers knowledge and perception of the preventive measures amid current Covid-19 pandemic: An experience from central Saudi Arabian district

Ashraf E Saad, Al Wasila T Al Natig, Hassan M Aldossary, Hani M Alkhalaf, Bashir Ighile, Majed Kh Al Harthi, Raouf M Afifi

Aim: Study knowledge and perception of COVID-19 prevention and control (IPC) measures of healthcare workers (HCWs) of Armed Forced Hospital, Wadi Al Dawasir (AFHWD), Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 36-45

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Prevalence of psychological stress and adopted coping strategies among healthcare workers in King Saud medical city (KSMC)

Mohammed S. Binnwejim, Atheer S. Alhumade

Aim: The present study aims at investigating the level of stress among Saudi healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the present study sought to identify the coping strategies adopted by Saudi healthcare workers to alleviate the stress related to COVID-19 pandemic

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 46-56

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Borderline forms of mental retardation in pre-pubertal children living in an iodine-deficient region

Tаmila Sorokman, Marina Bachu, Iryna Sokolnyk, Nataliya Popelyuk, Leonid Shvygar

Introduction: Almost a third of the world's population lives in conditions of chronic iodine deficiency, which causes the development of iodine deficiency diseases. The degree of iodine deficiency determines not only the severity of the goiter endemic, but also the increase in various disorders of somatic, mental and reproductive health

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 57-66

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Prevalence of nocturnal enuresis among children in eastern region in Saudi Arabia

Elham Alhifthy, Hussain Alghadeer, Tawfiq Aljubran, Hassan Alsahaf, Maryam Aljumah, Sawsan Alherz, Mohammed Ali Al Hewishel

Background: Nocturnal enuresis can be defined as the inability to control urination and involuntary urination during sleep. Enuresis is a very common medical problem among young children

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 67-75

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RESEARCH

Incidental findings during degenerative intervertebral disc disease evaluation at magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine

Ziyad A Almushayti, Fahad M Alshehri, Hassan A Alwadaani, Bayan S Alsaqaby, Waad F Almutairi, Anas W Shuwail, Nouf S Almutairi

Objective: To assess the incidence and kinds of incidental findings of the lumbar spine during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) evaluation for degenerative intervertebral disc disease in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 76-81

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ANALYSIS

Planned domiciliary versus hospital care for women with Preterm Prelabour Rupture of the Membranes (PPROM)

Ahmed M Selim, Ahmed S Farag, Shereif Mohammed Abd El Hameed, Mohamed Hamed Abd El-Aziz Salama

Background: PPROM is encountered in 2.0% to 3.5% of pregnancies. Domiciliary care management is developing more and more in obstetrics for the psychological and financial burden of hospital care management to the patient but unfortunately, there were insufficient studies for reliable discharge criteria for the patient with PPROM.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 82-96

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CASE REPORT

A rare urological condition: Cystitis Cystica and Ureteritis Cystica - presentation with bilateral ureteric obstruction

Bander M Alamrai, Waleed M Alamrai, Ali H Akmalki, Ahmed A Alzahrani, Rami M Hasan

Cystitis cystica associated with Ureterits cystica is rare condition although it’s benign; can be misdiagnosed with malignant tumor. In this report, we present this case of a patient who presented with right flank pain

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 97-100

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A rare case of triple vessel disease of abdomen

Raju Shinde, Sajika Dighe, Sangeeta Shinde

Introduction: Mesentric ischemia is caused by decrease in intestinal blood-flow and classified as Acute or Chronic. Chronic mesenteric ischemia is an exigent trouble in surgical field with significant financial footprint and disastrous outcomes if left untreated.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 101-105

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Perinatal mortality rate, fetal causes and associated maternal factors in Hail Maternity and Children Hospital

Abdelrahim Awadelkarim Abdelrahman Mohamed, Hussam Salem Sunhat Alshammari, Noura Hamad Rasheed Alshurtan, Mohammad Abdulkarim Abdullah Alduheim, Alhanouf Mutlaq Salem Alazaima, Shumoukh Saleh Fuhaid AlAfnan, Nouf Majed Abdulaziz Alghris

Background: According to the WHO, three million babies are estimated to die in the early neonatal period, while 2.6 million are still born annually worldwide. Due to the lack of such information regarding the perinatal mortality rate in Saudi hospitals

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 106-111

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The immediate effect of hemodialysis on thyroid function

Hanin A Alamoudi, Reem M Alzahrani, Asya A Hawsa, Sara O Lary, Alaa M Awlia, Haneen H Alothmani, Nada A Zaher, Rana H Mosli, Hanadi M Alhozali, Hala H Mosli, Mazin A Merdad

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rapidly increasing globally. There has been an established association between CKD and thyroid dysfunction. Hemodialysis appears to alter thyroid hormone levels

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 112-119

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Topical corticosteroid misuse among females in Riyadh city

Amar Fathi Mohamed Khalifa, Adel Mehmas Hamdi Alragas, Ashwaq Sari Abohamad, Amer Abdulaziz Alharbi, Hamdah Saud Alruwaili, Mohammed Mousa Alghamdi, Sarah Mohammed Almuashi

Topical corticosteroids are considered of the most used drugs by dermatologist to treat many of dermatological conditions. The key explanation for abuse and the production of side effects is the availability of potent topical corticosteroids at a low cost over the counter.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 120-125

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Adenoidal tissue regrowth post-adenoidectomy using suction cautery versus conventional curette among pediatric patients in a tertiary care center

Hani Zohair Marzouki, Talal Ahmed Alkhatib, Faisal Zawawi, Mazin Adnan Merdad, Hossam Alamoudi, Rahaf Hamza Baharoon, Arwa Hisham Abulnaja, Khadija Mohammed Alaidarous, Malak Fuad Alshaebi, Murooj Eidah Alotaibi, Sanaa Hussein Sulimani

Adenoidectomy is one of the most common surgical techniques performed in Otorhinolaryngology. Several approaches have been described for adenoidectomy

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 126-134

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Level of parents’ knowledge and practice in management of their children’s febrile illness, in Al Baha City, Saudi Arabia

Omer M Aburaida, Ahmed A Alzaidi, Khaled A Alzahrani, Tareq M Alzahrani, Abdulelah M Alghamdi

Studies found that most of the parents were uncertain about the use of antibiotics for children’s fever. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge and practice of parents in child fever management in Al Baha City, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 135-145

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Burnout prevalence and associated risk factors among KFU students, Alhasa, Saudi Arabia

Ali Alsaad, Abdulhameed B Alkhalaf, Khadijah M Alali, Jumanah H Alibrahim, Intesar S Almahdi

Introduction: Burnout has mental health outcomes and physical health outcomes including multiple aches and pains, digestive upset and cardiovascular risks. Burnout affects work satisfaction, job performance, disease susceptibility and interpersonal interactions

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 146-156

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CASE REPORT

Vital pulp therapy (apexogenesis) of irreversible inflamed pulp (with pulp polyp) in immature permanent molar using calcium hydroxide and iodoform paste (Metapex): A rare Case report

Ahmed O Shami, Malak O Alsuhaymi, Mohammed A Faqeeh, Ibrahim Y Fageeh, Mohammed S Alamoudi, Ahmad R Alzaylaei

Introduction: This case report describe the use of calcium hydroxide and iodoform paste in inducing the apex development in Vital Pulp Therapy (apexogenesis) in permanent lower molar having pulp polyp

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 157-162

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ANALYSIS

Nephroprotective mechanisms, therapeutic potential and perspective on melatonin use for drug-induced nephropathy

Yevheniia Dudka, Igor Zamorskii, Tetiana Shchudrova, Anatoliy Petriuk, Tamara Kopchuk, Vira Drachuk

The research aimed to review the effects and mechanisms of action of the pineal hormone melatonin, to study the nephroprotective effect of exogenous melatonin in conditions of drug-induced nephropathy, and to assess the prospects of its use for prevention and treatment of kidney diseases based on the literature data and results of own studies.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 163-169

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Ophthalmologist perceived effect of COVID-19 related lockdown on ophthalmic practice and patient care in Saudi Arabia

Bamafouz A, Almahmoudi F, Husain MAA, Al-Abdulqader RA, Alnahdi WA, Alsharif OH, Alfaqeeh R

Purpose: To review the ophthalmologist-perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on eye care and its determinants in Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 170-178

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RESEARCH

Serum vitamin D, sun exposure and clinical attributes of local patients with respiratory allergies

Farhan Khashim Alswailmi, Syed Imran Ali Shah, Mirza Zeeshan Sikandar, Mujeeb Ur Rehman Parrey, Seemal Jelani

Background: Involvement of vitamin D deficiency has been suggested in respiratory allergies which are common all over the world. Inadequate sun exposure has been associated with vitamin D deficiency as cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D occurs in sunlight

Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 179-184

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