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Volume 25, Issue 108, February, 2021

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Aim: The objective of this study was to explore the public knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This was an online, questionnaire-based cross-sectional study included a questionnaire that was prepared using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was disseminated by social media platforms to be filled by the public in January 2021. Results: Most of the respondents were females (78.00%) and the age of the majority of them was less than 25 years old. Most of the respondents were aware of COVID-19 symptoms (94%), Aware of COVID-19 severity (91%), Aware of COVID-19 risk and negative outcomes (70%) and aware of vaccination necessity (68%). Only 37 % of them agreed that COVID-19 vaccination is effective and only 32% of them agreed that the vaccine is safe. Conclusion: The study showed that there was a good acceptability of the public of COVID-19 vaccination but the respondents are worried about the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines. Efforts to address these concerns and to improve vaccine usage are required. Additionally, targeted educational interventions are needed to increase COVID- 19 vaccine uptake of the future. (Ref: Ahmed NJ, Alkhawaja FZ, Alrawili AS, Almalki ZS. Public knowledge and attitudes toward COVID-19 Vaccination: A cross-sectional study. Medical Science, 2021, 25(107), 279-284).

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RESEARCH

Dentoskeletal changes of anterior openbite cases treated by intrusion of maxillary posterior segments via zygomatic miniplates

Mohamed G Elshal

Introduction: No one can deny that the successful skeletal open bite treatment depends mainly on intrusion of maxillary buccal posterior segment and an anchorage system

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 254-271

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CASE REPORT

Interventions of proprioceptive training in lateral ankle sprain- A case report

Vrushali kharche, Tajuddin Chitapure, Bodhisattva Dass, Rinkle Malani

Ankle sprain is the most common injury in which lateral ankle sprain is more common. A 27 year male working in fire service twisted his leg while jumping

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 272-278

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REPORT

Public knowledge and attitudes toward COVID-19 Vaccination: A cross-sectional study

Nehad J Ahmed, Faisal Z Alkhawaja, Abdulrahman S Alrawili, Ziyad S Almalki

Aim: The objective of this study was to explore the public knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This was an online, questionnaire-based cross-sectional study included a questionnaire that was prepared using an online questionnaire

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 279-284

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ANALYSIS

Insulin-resistance conditions as risk factors for Acanthosis nigricans: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mohamad Ibrahim Alkhatib, Maryam Qashqari, Afrah Alhowety, Ghadah Abujamea, Anas Alsalman, Turki Aljuhani, Ali Aljameely, Amal Al Mutairi, Hiaallah Alshehri, Naif Alshaeri, Hassan Alnashri, Afnan Alshanqiti, Waleed Alshehri, Abdulmajeed Albalawi

Background: Acanthosis nigricans (AN), a dermatological condition, is characterized by dark velvety discoloration and thickening of the skin. It has been known to be associated with various insulin-resistant conditions; however, risk factors of AN are not fully established.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 285-299

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RESEARCH

Histological, ultrastructural and molecular studies on the effect of Coustus speciosus extract on raising the efficiency of fertility in the testes of male rats treated with risperidone (antipsychotic drug)

Dalia Mostafa Mohammed Domiaty, sherifah Shaker Hamed Hasab Allah, Haleema Yousef Al-Nahary

Psychiatric disorders affect a high percentage of the world`s population. Schizophrenia represents more than 90% of the inpatients of mental health hospitals

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 300-311

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Association between body mass index at diagnosis and outcome of children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Gholamreza Bahoush, Zahra Rahmati, Fahimeh Soheilipour

Background: Several studies have been published on the effect of body weight at diagnosis on the outcome of children with leukemia, but the results are not the same

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 312-319

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ANALYSIS

The prevalence of migraine headache among students of Fakeeh College in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Mahdi Kanjo, Raghad H.Alsaati, Ohoud M.Jassomah, Sara H.Alhindi, Layal F.Jamjoom, Mashari A.Albogami

Background: Migraine headache is the most common health problem in the world that affects either one side or the whole head. It’s usually felt as a pulsating pain, and could last up to 2-3 days; nausea, photophobia (sensitive to light) and phonophobia (sensitive to sound) are the associated symptom that comes with it

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 320-327

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Holmium laser enucleation versus bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate in management of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Ahmed Lotfy Ghazy El Gohary, Mohamed Sherief Mourad, Mohamed Mohamed Yassin, Ahmed Farouk, Ahmed Ibrahim Radwan

Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of Holmium enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) versus Bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (BTURP) in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 328-336

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Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding dengue infection among Jazan inhabitants, Saudi Arabia 2019

Osama B Albasheer, Amani Osman Abdelmola, Abeer Alomaish, Alanood Dallak, Kawakeb Darraj, Marwah hamzi, Hanan Shawlan, Shareefa Sumaily, Marwah Gomairy, Rana hakami, Mohammed S Mahfouze

Introduction: Dengue outbreaks are occurring in many countries of the world. Population awareness is fundamental for dengue prevention. The aim of this study was to assess the Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding dengue infection among Jazan inhabitants of Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 337-346

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CASE REPORT

Solitary precaval right renal artery: A cadaveric case report and review

Mohammed H Karrar Alsharif, Nagi M Bakhit, Mamoun A Alfaki, Nadia O Elamin, Juman M Almasaad, Abubaker Y Elamin, Khalid M Taha, Mohammed A Noureddin, Salah Eldein Hassan Aloub

This study reports an extremely rare morphology and branching pattern of the right renal artery. During our routine dissection of a 52-year-old male body cadaver, we observed that the right kidney was receiving a single main renal artery, which passed anterior to the inferior vena cava (Perceval); the artery also, has a unique origin (the abdominal aorta)

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 347-352

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ANALYSIS

Preferences and attitudes of Saudi female patients toward the gender of obstetricians and gynecologists

Khalid Akkour, Waleed H Alkhamis, Modhi M AlJumah, Lora T Dahy, Hani Alhalal, Nada Alayed, Maria Arafah, Shazia Iqbal

Background: Our aim is to evaluate the preferences and attitudes of Saudi females toward the gender of obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYN).

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 353-362

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Prevalence of allergic rhinitis among female secondary school students, in Arar city, Saudi Arabia

Yusra Saad Alruwaili1, Sabry Mohamed Hammad, Amal Elwan

Background: There has been no study done in Northern Borders region in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia exploring the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among female students in secondary schools, so this study conducted to assess the prevalence rate and understand risk factors associated with it.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 363-373

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Cognitive interview for developing the instrument for high risk patients with diabetes and hypertension for Chronic Kidney diseases - Instrument about Measurement of Perception, Awareness, Social Support (I am PASS) scale

Shah PB, Jeyaseelan L, Soundararajan P, Sathiyasekaran BWC

Objectives: The objective is developing an instrument to assess the perception, awareness and social support for his risk patients with diabetes and hypertension towards chronic kidney diseases using cognitive interview

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 374-380

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Hospitalization of rheumatoid arthritis patients at a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia

Yasser M Bawazir, Mohammad Mustafa, Maram Alrajhi, Lugain Khoj, Roaa Alsolimani, Wail Alamoudi

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves a high economic burden, particularly for patients who require hospitalization, the need for which is affected by several factors including disease duration, comorbidities, medications, and socioeconomic status

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 381-390

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CASE REPORT

Chorangiosis of placenta: A rare case report with unusual presentation and outcome

Khalid Akkour

Introduction: chorangiosis of placenta is a rare vascular lesion that leading to abnormal CTG due to fetal hypoxia.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 391-394

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ANALYSIS

Population awareness and attitude towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Makkah, Saudi Arabia – A cross sectional study

Arwa Fairaq

Background: The abrupt loss of heart function or cardiac arrest is considered emergency conditions that result in loss of blood flow from the failure of the heart to pump effectively

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 395-400

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Awareness towards obesity and bariatric surgery in Tabuk region

Fauwaz Fahad Alrashid, Raief Fahad Ali Alfriedy, Ragahd Ali Mohammed Albdair, Ethar Abed Awad Allah Alsulami, Alhanouf Mutlaq Salem Alazaima, Ayoub Hamdan Abis Alshehri, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed

Background: Bariatric surgery embodies as an effective mean for treating morbid obesity. Thus, the current study aimed to evaluate the awareness level towards obesity and Bariatric Surgery in Tabuk Region

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 401-409

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Uptake of influenza vaccine among type II diabetic patients in Arar city, Saudi Arabia

Aminah Abdullah Alhussain, Abdulrahman Abdullah Alhussain, Sabry Mohamed Hammad, Amel Elwan

Objectives: Estimating the uptake rate of seasonal influenza vaccine among type 2 diabetic patients and determining diabetes-related factors associated with influenza vaccination uptake among type 2 diabetic patients attending the diabetic centre in Arar city, 2019.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 410-423

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Characterization of brain lesions using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Negwa Gasim Mahgoub Ahmed, Asma Aamin, Sara Khalifa, Sawsan Mohammed Elhassan, Meaad Albashir, Mona Ahmed, Nada Alomairy

Nowadays MRS is considered one of the essential imaging modalities to assess the different brain lesions. This retrospective study was done in Khartoum state, Sudan to evaluate brain lesions using MRS

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 424-431

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Prevalence of low back pain and its relation to stress and study hours among medical students in University of Hail in Saudi Arabia

Khalid Farhan Alshammari, Othman Mohammad Alassaf, Hammad Yousef Alomaim, Ibrahim Abdullah Alnais, Salem Hmoud Alswayda

Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) involves the muscles, nerves, and bones of the back are considered a very common disease. It can affect many individuals around the world

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 432-439

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Perspicacity of medical students towards breast self-examination

Fauwaz F Alrashid, Saadeldin A Idris, Abdalla AE Elamin, Alfatih MA Alnajib, Haider OI Elmisbah, Tarig MA Hussien

Background: Breast self-examination it is not seen as a pertinent cancer screening tool, yet, it plays an important part in the breast health awareness program.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 440-446

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A study of outcome in comminuted supracondylar femur fracture with bone loss treated with locking compression plating and fibular bone grafting

Gajanan Pisulkar, Swapnil Date, Kiran Saoji, Kiran Belsare, Amit Saoji, Kushal Surana

Background: Comminuted fractures of supra-condylar femur are rare, difficult to manage and challenging injuries usually associated with extensive soft tissue damage and bone loss. Due to large number of challenges presented, results are usually variable

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 447-460

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Culprit-only versus complete non-CTO revascularization during primary percutaneous intervention in acute STEMI with cardiogenic shock

Tarek Abdelsalam, Nabil Mahmoud, Mohammed Atef, Ahmed Rezq, Mostafa Elnozahi

Background: There is marked controversy as regards the proper management approach among patients with STEMI, cardiogenic shock who show multi-vessel affection during the initial coronary angiography.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 461-468

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Quality of life of type-1 Diabetic adolescents attending Arar diabetic centre, Saudi Arabia

Alanazi ANM, Hammad SM, Elwan A

Background: Diabetes influences the quality of life which includes social, psychological and physical characteristics that affect health condition. Extra efforts are essential to assess and give consideration to health related quality of life

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 469-476

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Incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy in complete versus culprit only revascularization in old patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention

Ahmed Behiery, Nireen Okasha, Mohamed Atef, Mohamed Zahran

Objectives: To compare complete revascularization with a culprit-only revascularization in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease.

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 477-485

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A clinical trial study on the efficacy of aprepitant for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in children with cancer

Gholamreza Bahoush, Pourya Salajegheh, Ahmadreza Shamshiri, Masoumeh Jafari

Background: Preventing and controlling cancer-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in children undergoing chemotherapy is a great challenge because of more vulnerability and susceptibility of this age group

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 486-491

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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: Our experience of 37 cases, a Single institutional review at NCI, Egypt

Ahmed El-Sayed Fathalla, Bahaa El-Din Ahmedmahmoud

Background: DFSP is a rare slow growing locally malignant skin tumor. It is the commonest cutaneous stromal tumor arising in young & middle-aged adults with rare occurrence in paediatrics

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 492-500

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RESEARCH

Clinical risk factors of acute myocardial infarction in young people: Anxiety in the lead?

Syed Imran Ali Shah, Mirza Zeeshan Sikandar, Umair Yaqub Qazi, Inamul Haq

Background: Multiple risk factors are associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) but local data in young patients are limited. The present study explored risk factors of AMI in young patients

Medical Science, 2021, 25(108), 501-507

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