Medical Science
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CASE REPORT
Epstein–Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer: A rare case report from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Jihad Alrehaili
Background: A new ailment, Epstein–Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer recognized as a B cell lymphoproliferative disorder caused by latent EBV infection that causes distinct ulcerations on the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and skin
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms215e2293
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Chest computed tomographic findings in patients with sickle cell disease–related acute chest syndrome: A retrospective study
Rahmah Alsilmi, Saeed Alghamdi, Salim Alghamdi, Raad Alshahrani, Ahmed Alyoubi, Omar Almassari, Mohammed Alshaikhi, Ahmed Barefah, Amr Ajlan, Ayman Eskander, Fatima Jabali, Mohammad Mustafa
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hematological condition with significant pulmonary involvement, especially in episodes of acute chest syndrome (ACS). Defining radiographic pulmonary features during an ACS episode can expand our understanding of this complication.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms246e2344
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CASE REPORT
Effectual pre and post-operative rehabilitation journey of a patient undergone open heart valves surgery: A case report
Rutuja Bhaskar Parkhi, Moli Jai Jain, Pallavi Rajeshwar Bhakaney, Vishnu Diwakar Vardhan, Vaishnavi Dilip Yadav
The most prevalent reasons for respiratory physiotherapy treatment include pulmonary issues, decreased functional ability, and limitation of movement as a result of heart surgery
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms261e2205
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Treatment of massive infected residual cyst with marsupialization, decompression, surgical endodontic therapy, and enucleation: Case report
Mona A Alsulaiman
Management of residual cyst by marsupialization, decompression, surgical endodontic therapy, is reported here. Though typically surgical enucleation is the recommended treatment for small cystic lesions
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms262e2210
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ANALYSIS
Effects of covid-19 pandemic on smoking behavior among Saudi postgraduate physicians
Abdullah M. Alarifi, Sami S. Almudarra, Najim Z. Alshahrani, Nawaf H. Albali
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked global stress. This has altered people's coping mechanisms, with some turning to harmful smoking as an option. Smoking is highly prevalent among Saudi healthcare workers, particularly postgraduate physicians.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms263e2353
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Use of virtual patients in orthopedic teaching as an adjuvant tool to clinical training for medical students
Bandar A Alghamdi
Background: Virtual patients are a valuable tool that can be used besides clinical teaching for medical students' education. The purpose of this study was to assess the educational benefit of using virtual patients in the orthopedic field for the clinical teaching of medical students
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms264e2356
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Work-related musculoskeletal pain and disorders among ultrasound practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study
Awatif M Omer, Walaa M Alsharif, Asmaa H Ashri, Mariam G Kurdi, Sherine F Abdulkarem, Sultan Abdulwadoud Alshoabi, Amel F Alzain, Ezzat O Abu Azzah, Meaad Z Elbashir, Khaled M Al-Sayaghi
Background: work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSKDs) in ultrasound (US) imaging become common because different US tests need US practitioners to conduct different physical activities and movements
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms265e2232
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Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome and its association with academic performance in Umm Al-Qura University medical students
Ahmad S Al-Zahrani, Abdullah S Al-Shanbari, Abdullah S Al-Sulami, Osama S Zamzami, Anas A Sindy, Saad Albagami, Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most prevalent global diseases and national health issues. IBS symptoms have an impact on a patient's quality of life as well as their capacity to work and study
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms266e2203
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CASE REPORT
Pulmonary rehabilitation program as supportive therapy to chemotherapy for improving functional performance in a case of malignant pleural effusion who underwent debulking surgery for ovarian cancer: A case report
Purva Mundada, Vaishnavi Yadav, Moli Jain, Pallavi Bhakaney, Vishnu Vardhan
Malignant Pleural Effusion (MPE) is defined by cancer cells metastasizing into the pleural space, resulting in an increase in fluid buildup in the pleural space
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms267e2187
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Inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation followed by Tele-Rehabilitation in a patient with Post Tubercular sequelae: A case study
Samiksha V Sonone, Pallavi R Bhakaney, Moli Jain, Vaishnavi Yadav, Vishnu Diwakar Vardhan
A 52-year-old known case of pleural effusion caused by tuberculosis presented with complaints of breathlessness, right-sided chest pain, and weakness. History revealed that this was her second episode as a post tuberculosis sequel
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms268e2188
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ANALYSIS
Schizophrenia and PCR-proved cases of COVID-19: A preliminary case-control study
Saleh A Alghamdi
Objectives: The coronavirus infection (COVID-19) significantly impacts populations worldwide, including individuals with schizophrenia.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms269e2069
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The effect of open varicocelectomy on sperm parameters and pregnancy rates in infertile males with a varicocele
Ahmed O Abdlgadir, Malek S Ibrahim, Ashraf E Saad, Jecelyn K Refuerzo
Background: Varicocele is a most common treatable cause of male with infertility. Objective: Aiming of the study is to evaluate and compare the sperms parameters and spontaneous pregnancy rate of patients with clinical varicocele and infertility
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms270e2197
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Prevalent practice of swaddling and its association with developmental dysplasia of hip
Hussain A Al Ghadeer, Habib Y Aldabbab, Naif Al Hammam, Mohammed Al Barqi, Abdulrahman A Alnaim, Zainab H Al Alawi, Hassan H Al Amer, Sajidah H Al Khawajah, Maram Alqattan, Mohammed H Alalawi, Baqer A Aldhneen, Mohammed A Al Dabbab, Batla S Albattat
Background: Traditional swaddling is widely used in neonates which imply restrictive mobilization of the lower limbs by extending and addicting the hip forcefully
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms271e2342
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Facemask Associated Dry Eyes among Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Nada M Alghamdi, Najlaa A Mandoura
Background: The use of facemasks is a key preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic. Wearing a facemask for long periods can cause mask-associated dry eyes.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms272e2361
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A population-based survey examining the awareness of factors that are associated with male infertility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mosab AA Alzubier, Abdullah Ahmad A Twair, Alhaytham M Z Almuaddi, Abdullah Zaid J Alnefea, Abdulaziz Fahad A Salamh, Abdulhakim Alqahtani, Nawaf Ali S Alqahtani, Ali Hassan A Ali
Men's knowledge of the numerous factors linked to male infertility is poor. There haven't been many research on men's awareness of their own fertility
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms273e2362
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Awareness, knowledge of healthy lifestyle behaviours related to hypertension among secondary schools teachers in KSA
Mohammad Saeed Alshahrani, Aziz Jarman M Alsubaie, Alla Musaed Alnooh, Majed Shuraya M Alshaharani, Raghad Khalid Alammari, Abdulrahman Saad F Alshahrani, Mohammed Mihmas B Alqahtani, Abrar Hassan M Alnujaidi, Eman Ali A Alzain, Ahmed Abdulrahman Alolah
Background: Hypertension is a chronic disease attributed to underlying multifactorial causes. Awareness and management of modifiable risk factors of hypertension can increase the quality of life and health outcomes
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms274e2352
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Level of knowledge and awareness about diabetic retinopathy among population of Al Baha region in Saudi Arabia
Ali Hendi Alghamdi, Mahadi Bashir, Alhassan A Alghamdi, Osama A Alghamdi
Background: Diabetic retinopathy is a complex metabolic disease with a huge prevalence ratio. However, there is a dearth of literature about the importance of knowledge regarding diabetic retinopathy, which can help in the ease of screening and management
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms275e2372
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CASE REPORT
Functional outcomes of upper extremity in rural household following burn injury in the course of epilepsy: A case report
Anam Rajendra Sasun, Neha N Bhagdeweni, Samiksha V Sonone, Shubhangi Patil
The most frequent site of burn injury in rural households are hands, Spilling of liquids like tea, water are the most frequent causes of burn in rural households.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms276e2277
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Physiotherapeutic approach in a patient with breast carcinoma – A case report
Muskan Bhojwani, Shubhangi Patil, Prasad Dhage
Breast carcinoma is one of the most serious illnesses in females and a significant because of mortality and morbidity. A variety of treatment programs has now been developed to help with the restoration of shoulder movement while also lowering the occurrence of subsequent lymphedema
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms277e2248
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Diagnostic dilemma of a complex tumor- hemangiopericytoma/ solitary fibrous tumour or nodular hidradenoma of thigh - A unique case report
Pooja Jha, Samarth Shukla, Sunita Vagha, Ravindra P Kadu, Sourya Acharya
Hemangiopericytoma is described as a rare variety of tumors originating from the unrestricted or uncontrolled proliferation of pericytes. It is believed that these rare tumors arise from the vascular cells called Zimmerman pericytes
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms278e2285
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ANALYSIS
Prevalence of bronchial asthma among Al-Qunfuda populations and extent of awareness of the preventive methods from bronchial asthma exacerbating retrospective study
Abdullah A Saati, Naeem F Qusty, Medhat Taha, Reem M Alfaqih, Salihah A Almarhabi, Aisha A Alfaqeeh, Fatimah A Alamri, Samar M Alfaqih, Amjad A Alkhairy, Abdullah G Al-Kushi
Objectives: To assess bronchial asthma prevalence in Al-Qunfudhah population, the extent of awareness by the preventive methods from exacerbating asthma and to determine the effects of bronchial asthma
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms279e2298
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The consequences of the arbitrary herbal and analgesics on renal function
Fatmah Fahad Alreshidi, Ebtehaj Saud ALmughais, Rana Aboras, Rasha Alarfaj, Samiah Ahmed Almehmadi, Abdulazizi Ahmad Mohsen Alrashidi, Taghreed Khulaifsaad Alrashidi, Alzabni Faihan Obaid H, Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed
Background: Many modifiable risk factors have been linked to the etiology of the increased renal disease worldwide. The objective of this study was to assess the consequences of arbitrary herbal and analgesics on renal function in a series of Saudi patients
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms280e2369
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Evaluating social media addiction and self-medicating behavior in adults in Saudi Arabia: A pilot study
Saleh F Alqifari, Ghalyah A Alrasheedi, Khaled Alkhiari
Objectives: This study sought to study how social media addiction and self-medicating behavior are related in adults in Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods: We utilized an online self-administered survey using multiple-choice questions
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms281e2371
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Substance use disorder, is it related to type 2 diabetes? An analytical cross-sectional study, among patients admitted to MOH addiction hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2021
Hana J Gadah, Hani A Al Ghamdi
Background: The association between substances use disorder and type 2 diabetes mellitus, is an under-studied topic. Since type 2 diabetes is a major health issue, it requires a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects regarding its etiology and risk factors
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms282e2373
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Practicing healthy lifestyle behaviors among physicians in public primary healthcare centers, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Bassam A Alhejaili, Hani S Almugti
Background: Primary healthcare centers (PHC centers) physicians play a vital role in health promotion. This study evaluated healthy lifestyle behavior practices among the public PHC centers physicians in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms283e2387
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Side effects of COVID-19 third booster dose among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia
Naif Alrudian, Mohammad Mokhatrish, Muath A Alghuwainem, Abdullah T Alhaddad, Sami Shami Alanazi, Muath Abdullah Altamimi, Luay Mohammed Alahmadi, Abdulrahman Khulaif Alenezi, Ali Hassan A Ali
The number of COVID-19 cases has continued to rise since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a global pandemic in March 2020.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms284e2350
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Knowledge regarding cancer and its determinants and barriers to seeking medical help among university students in the city of Hail, KSA
Mubashir Zafar, Azharuddin Sajid Syed Khaja, Abdulaziz Naif Mhaileb Alshammari, Abdulrahman Yousef Alshammari, Abdulaziz Fahad Alanazi
Background: The burden of cancer has been increasing among the young population worldwide, specifically in Saudi Arabia. The present study aims to assess the knowledge of cancer and its determinants and barriers to seeking medical help among university students.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms285e2299
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Knowledge and awareness level of Helicobacter pylori infection among medical students in Umm Al-Qura University: A cross-sectional electronic survey
Abdulrahman M Alharthi, Salah M Bakry, Muath M Alzahrani, Nasser M Alshanbari, Abdullah S Alshanbari, Yasser B Hennawi, Faisal A Almalki, May M Alelaiwi, Mohannad T Hemdi
Background and aims: Helicobacter pylori are a significant pathogen that can lead to various complications such as gastric cancer and peptic ulcer. Identifying the infection pattern will help in early diagnosis and treatment to avoid serious complications
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms286e2289
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Bending resistance and cyclic fatigue of TRUShape and ProTaper Next rotary instruments in static and dynamic modes
Khalid Merdad
Introduction: The goal of this study was to evaluate the bending and fracture resistance of TRUShape and ProTaper Next files in static and dynamic modes
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms287e2216
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CASE REPORT
Type II Lissencephaly with chronic epilepsy and behavioral disturbances: A rare case report
Ajinkya Sureshrao Ghogare
Lissencephaly is a rare genetic disorder of brain malformation. It is characterized by the absence of normal folds or convolutions of the cerebral cortex. It is caused by abnormal neuronal migration during a period of embryonic development
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms288e2145
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Spectrum of chest High Resolution Computed Tomographic (HRCT) findings in coronavirus disease-19 (covid-19) patients
Avinash Dhok, Dheeraj Tripathi, Vrushali Dalvi, Prashant Onkar, Kajal Mitra, Aisha Lakhani
Background: After its emergence in Wuhan, China COVID-19 (Coronavirus 2019 disease) has spread across the world at the end of 2019. It has become important to study and understand the type and pattern involvement of lung in COVID – 19
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms289e2080
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Postoperative outcome of pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and predictors of 1st year mortality
Sayed Shaker Shaeir, Fouad Abdelshaheed, Ahmed Elsebaiy, Mohamed Emam Sobeih, Eman Desoky, Ahmed Shaaban Owis, Mahitab Ibrahim Eltohamy, Haitham Fekry Othman
Background: Due to late detection, a low percentage of resectable malignancies, and resistance to systemic therapy, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has the poorest outcome of all pancreatic cancers
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms290e2294
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Effect of caffeine on medical student’s performance during exams in Northern Border University (NBU), Saudi Arabia
Hafiz Osman Ibn Idris, Abdelrahman M Abukanna, Haider Osman Ibn Idris, Mashael Rasheed Alshammari, Shahad Ahmed Alsharif, Waad Kareem A Alanazi, Zainab Abdullah N Alsharif
Background: Caffeine is a somewhat psychoactive element that is broadly ingested. Objective: To confer consequence of caffeine on university student’s performance thru exams in NBU, Saudi Arabia
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms291e2239
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RESEARCH
Simple prediction accuracy for covid-19 daily incident data in Malaysia using machine learning- Auto Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA), and Linear Regression (LR) Model
Mohamad Arif Awang Nawi, Muhamamd Amirul Mat Lazin
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has spread so widely across borders and worldwide. All countries, including Malaysia, need to take immediate and aggressive action to curb and combat this virus by accurately predicting the number of new COVID-19 cases a few weeks in advance.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms292e2305
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REPORT
Urinary tetrahydroxy bile acids investigation in infantile cholestasis
Mostafa Al-Bassam
Background: Tetrahydroxy bile acids present at negligible or undetectable levels in healthy human adults but present at elevated levels in urine of infants with cholestasis clinically are the most valued marker of cholestasis next to serum tests
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms293e2283
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CASE REPORT
Difficult airway management of 17 years old patient with Osteosarcoma of jaw
Nitin R Alaspurkar, Vijay Chanadak, Aruna Chandak, Vivek Chakole, Jayashree Sen, Nikhil Bhalerao, Sanjot Ninave
The management of a problematic airway is one of the most critical tasks for an anaesthesiologist. Airway issues are one of the most common causes of anaesthesia-related morbidity and mortality
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms294e2178
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The impact of smoking cessation on the control of diabetes mellitus and blood pressure in Saudi Arabia: A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial
Ali M Alshahrani, Ahmed M Kabel, Mohammed A Alsuwat, Ahmed M Ashour
Diabetes mellitus is a major health problem that affects a wide range of populations worldwide. Recently, diabetes mellitus had become a growing public health concern in Saudi Arabia
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms295e2309
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The extent of knee osteoarthritis patients adherence to exercise and reducing weight in Makkah, Saudi Arabia – A cross sectional study
Shimaa Mashrai, Ohud Alwadaani, Reema Alsaadi, Safa Albijali, Mawaddah Zahrani, Yosra Alhind, Arwa Fairaq
Introduction: Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disorder that is manifested by degeneration and cartilage loss which results in stiffness, pain, and limitation of movement.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms296e2383
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Patients Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards diabetic complications in Saudi Arabia
Shaima Alzaylaee, Lamis Babsail, Shahad Alshamrani, Alaa H Falemban, Safaa M Alsanosi, Yosra AL-Hindi
Background and aim: As the prevalence of diabetes is increasing in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, by 2045 researchers expected that the number of diabetic patients will increase to more than half of the Saudi population
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms297e2385
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The extent of family satisfaction to relatives’ care in the intensive care units in Saudi Arabia
Omar Mahmoud Ballut, Thamer Ahmed Alghamdi, Fares Gormallah A Alghamdi, Thamer Abdullah Tami Alghamdi, Thamer Saad Saeed Alzahrani
Introduction: The family has an important role in the recovery of the intensive care patient. Evidence in the literature reveals the importance of family members' satisfaction with patient care
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms298e2394
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The effect of social media addiction on psychological distress, sleep quality and loneliness among health care professional in Saudi Arabia
Mona Talal Rajeh, Khalid Talal Aboalshamat, Mahmoud Abdulrahman Mahmoud, Amal Mohammmad Badawoud, Abdullah Muhammad Alzhrani, Ismail Mahmoud Abdouh, Hatim Matooq Badri, Baraa Sami Quronfulah
With the rapid evolution of technology and social media, there has been a growing trend of social media addiction among health care professionals and this could have negative consequences on their mental health
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms299e2379
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Psychological stress after Covid-19 in hypertensive patients in Madinah: Cross- sectional study
Hussein Ismail, Abdullah Majed Amer Alharbi, Abdullah Nasser Almaghrabi, Ammar Faisal Alzahim, Abdullah Ibrahim Almustadi, Ayman Ali Alamri, Majed Jazaa Alharbi, Abdulrahman Khalid Alawfi, Muath Muawid Aloufi
Background: Corona virus disease 2019 pandemic had a major impact on the general wellbeing of people. Hypertension patients are more liable to psychological stress
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms300e2367
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REPORT
Vitamin D3 deficiency in babies and children with cholestasis
Mostafa Al-Bassam
Background: Cholestasis, also known as prolonged jaundice, is characterized by a reduction in bile flow. Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin whose absorption is affected by bile acids passing through the bile ducts
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms301e2308
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CASE REPORT
Dawning of percussive massage therapy combined with other interventions for a patient with lumbo-sacral transitional vertebrae: A case report
Madhu Lakhwani, Pratik Phansopkar
Sacralization is the inclusion of sacral components caused by the merging of the 5th lumbar or 1st coccygeal vertebrae, or both. The fifth lumbar vertebra could fuse with the sacrum unilaterally or bilaterally, resulting in partial or total sacralization
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms302e2313
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RESEARCH
Parents’ risk perception in the predictive association between personal fable and sensation seeking with adolescents’ pandemic related preventive behaviors during covid 19: A moderated mediation approach
Parastoo Naeimijoo, Ahmad Yousefi, Abbas Masjedi Arani, Maryam Bakhtiyari, Mahdi Jafari
Objective: Amid the barriers created by Covid-19 and the enforced strict governments’ containments measures, adolescents were negatively impacted more than any other age group
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms303e2030
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REPORT
Microbiological approaches to caries risk determination in children
Oksana I Godovanets, Anastasiia V Kotelban
The aim is to evaluate the microbial factor in the development of caries of temporary teeth. 6-year-children were examined at Bukovyna region (n=73). As cariogenic microflora detection, we were used the CRT bacteria kit (Ivoclar Vivadent, Liechtenstein).
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms304e2316
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Epidemiology of Urticaria among Adults in Saudi Arabia – Survey based results
Fawwaz F Alshammarie, Solaiman I Alamer, Sami I Alzabni, Khalid H Almuzaini, Wael S Alanazi
Background: Urticaria is considered a common skin disease that is characterized by red, itchy wheals. It can be associated with angioedema which is deeper swelling of the mucous membrane and skin
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms305e2327
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Knowledge and practice of primary healthcare physicians toward diagnosis of oral clefts through prenatal ultrasound imaging: An analytical cross-sectional study
Arwa Alahmadi, Majed Alghamdi
Background: Oral clefts are of the common malformation in newborns. The prevalence of this condition varies worldwide. Numerous negative consequences are linked to oral clefts and affecting both a child and parents
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms306e2390
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Prevalence, clinical characteristics and allergen sensitization patterns of allergic rhinitis and its impact on daily activities among the general population of Al-Jouf province, Saudi Arabia
Abdullah N Al-Rasheedi, Amany A Ghazy, Reem Bader Almusayyab, Ola Ali Almajed, Manar Yahya Aljarid, Abdulrahman Mohammed S Alabid, Sultan Hamoud H Alruwaili, Mona Fahad AL Jarallh, Abdulmjeed Oqla Alnosair, Abdulaziz Saud D Alruwaili
Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) has a major global health impact on all age groups, with a global increase in its annual morbidity and mortality rate. It is common among children and adults in many regions of Saudi Arabia
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms307e2384
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CASE SERIES
Prevention of radial head instability by augmentation of annular ligament with local triceps tendon sheath autograft in radial head Fixation or Replacement: A case series
Suhas Vijay Landge, Prateek Upadhyay, Aditya Pundkar, Shubham Padmawar, Nikhil Bhalerao
During radial head plating or replacement it has been observed that the end to end repair of annular ligament was impossible especially when torn. It may cause radial head instability later on
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms308e1975
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CASE REPORT
An unusual case of multiple magnets ingestion: A case reports and review of the literature
Mohammed AL Khalaf, Mohammed Alsheikh, Saud K Al Khaldi, Khalid Al Dhafeeri, Dana Al Mishri, Fawzia Kilany
Foreign body ingestion is common, but magnet foreign is less commonly encountered and rarely reported. An extensive PubMed and Google scholar research has been done to search for similar cases, to the best of our knowledge
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms309e1673
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Effectiveness of rehabilitative physiotherapeutic intervention in case of acute onset quadriparesis following transverse myelitis – A case report
Chitrakshi A Choubisa, Snehal Samal
Transverse myelitis is considered as a rare inflammatory disorder of spinal cord, resulting in damage and destroy myeline covering of spinal cord and eventually leads to motor and sensory deficit producing impaired and altered sensations, paresis in limbs, also bowel and bladder malfunctioning
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms310e2177
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A rare case report on physical therapy rehabilitation of arthroscopic repair of full-thickness supraspinatus tear in a 61-year-old woman
Swati Gupta, Madhu Lakhwani, Prishita Koul, Pratik Phansopkar
Background: Supraspinatus tear is common in adults post 60 years of age but a full-thickness tear of this muscle, solely is rare. In such cases, the arthroscopic repair is done
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms311e2276
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Non-invasive sinonasal mucormycosis in a diabetic - Case report
Muralidharan KR, Rajasekar MK
The case of a diabetic patient hospitalized with a discharging ulcer sinus in the maxillary area and poor oral hygiene related to mucormycosis were shown and discussed in this study
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms312e2296
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A lethal encounter with malignant mixed germ cell tumour in an adolescent girl: A double trouble
Manisha Andela, Deepika Dewani, Kalyani Mahajan, Subhada Jajoo, Srinidhi Cherukuri
Ovarian carcinomas are rarely encountered among paediatric population. Malignant germ cell tumours are comparatively uncommon ovarian neoplasms constituting less than 5%.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms313e2320
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Midtrimester pregnancy loss in IVF conception due to parvovirus -A twisted tale of gravid
Tanvi Chaurasia, Deepti Shrivastava, Kamlesh Chaudhary, Rahul Agola, Geeta Chaurasia
Mid trimester pregnancy loss due to parvovirus infection in patients with IVF conception is an infrequent finding encountered in pregnancy and is associated with high output cardiac failure, anemia, and hydrops fetalis
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms314e2321
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Endodontic management of an open apex with apexification using Mineral trioxide aggregate: A case report
Nagaraj NJ, Pallavi S, Ravisankar MS, Tamil Selvan Kumar
Endodontic treatment of a tooth with an immature apex poses a lot of challenges. The absence of an apical stop makes obturation and achieving a good apical seal more difficult.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms315e2331
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ANALYSIS
Practice and awareness of migrant pregnant women living in urban slums towards tobacco consumption
Fahad Afzal, Khadija Parveen Aalam, Satya Mehra, Sunil Joshi, Afaq Amir Ahmad
Background: Annually, 1.35 million tobacco attributable mortalities occur in India. The problem is alarming and exacerbated in the case of migrants living in low socioeconomic conditions
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms316e2332
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The assessment of awareness level among the parents regarding the neonatal jaundice in the Arar city, KSA
Irfan Hanif, Sarwar Hussain, Wael Khulaif J Alanazi, Faris Athal F Alanazi, Abdullah Ayidh Q Alanazi, Ziyad Daham R Alanazi
Background: Raising parental awareness will help the illness progress by enabling early identification, prompt treatment, and appropriate management of new born jaundice
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms317e2388
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The prevalence of back pain among male teachers in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia: An analytic cross-sectional study
Alwaleed S Alzahrani, Emad A Baatiyyah, Salah Bakry, Saad M Alharthi, Sanad M Alharthi, Younis A Alharbi, Faisal M Alzahrani, Khalid A Alhazmi, Suhail S Alfaifi, Mokhtar M Shatla
Background: In primary care settings, back pain is the most prevalent complaint. Schoolteachers are at a higher risk of musculoskeletal issues. Several studies in Saudi Arabia have been looking into work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms318e2326
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Prevalence and degree of burnout among medical students in Jeddah University using Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
Mohammed Qashqary, Abdulrahman Alqahtani, Ahmed Alotaibi, Ziyad Alghamdi, Hashim Alattas
Burnout is broadly used term that is spread more recently than before. Medical student burnout can cause serious distress on the student that could cause severe consequences.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms319e2290
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CASE REPORT
Descriptive case report on the postoperative rehabilitation of roof and posterior column acetabular fracture following accidental event
Nikita kaple, Madhu Lakhwani, Medhavi Jagzape, Pratik Phansopkar
Introduction: Fractures of acetabulum are among the most difficult injuries for orthopaedic surgeons to treat dealing with trauma. The most common injuries are RTA and falls from great height causes of acetabular fractures
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms320e2256
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ANALYSIS
Skin Damages among healthcare workers caused by enhanced infection-control measures during COVID-19 pandemic – A cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia
Salim Ali Algaadi, Abdulaziz Saqer A Alanazi, Saleh Asaad Hamad Alsaadoon, Abdulrahman Ali Abdullah Alqabbani, Saud Abdulaziz Saud Alomair
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of occupational skin diseases among health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in a general hospital in the center of Saudi Arabia.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms321e2148
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Awareness of hypertension prevention among high school students of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Yasir I Alsenaidi, Saleh H Alorainy, Abdulmalik S Alawam, Suliman S Abuhaimad, Tariq S Dabil, Fahad S Alhussainan, Moath A Alkeaid
Introduction: Hypertension is widely spread in Saudi Arabia, often individuals do not know they are suffering from this disease or the implications. This study aims to determine the level of awareness stemming from youth residents of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms322e2333
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Correlation between cerebrospinal fluid routine and microscopic examination with clinicopathological parameters in patients with meningitis
Prajapati Swapnilraj R, Panchal Akshay H, Ankita Priyadarshini
Background: Cerebrospinal fluid examination is very useful and important in patients with neurological disease such as meningitis. CSF examination with quantification of polymorphs, lymphocytes and total count are the standard procedure in suspected case of infection
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms323e2337
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) towards control and preventive measures of hypertension among primary healthcare physicians in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia, 2022
Ayat I Althobaiti, Hani A Alghamdi
Background: Hypertension remains a huge challenge globally and in Saudi Arabia in particular. Almost all patients with hypertension in Saudi Arabia are followed up at primary health care (PHC) centers
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms324e2404
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices of burn first aid and its preventive measures among undergraduate medical students of Umm Al-Qura University: A cross-sectional study
Omar Safran Alhothali, Reem Abdullah Alharthi, Ammar Safran Alhothali, Lujain Ahmad Alzahrani, Aroob Mohmmed Amin Abdulhalim, Mohammed Amro Fouda, Fares Alaa Sultan, Alaa A Sultan
Background: Burns are common and highly preventable injuries and affect people worldwide. Burn first aid could speed up the healing process and reduce healthcare costs
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms325e2397
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The effect of level of doing sports activities and attitude towards recreational activities on burnout level and COVID-19 phobia in physicians
Sibel Yıldırım, Seda Kiraz
It has been recommended to implement physically active lifestyles against the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic process, many healthcare professionals had to lead a stressful life due to long hours of intensive healthcare
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms326e2334
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CASE REPORT
Effectiveness of preliminary physiotherapy intervention in a child with tubercular meningitis along with acute ischemic infarct
Kamya Jitesh Somaiya, Rakesh Krishna Kovela, Pallavi Harjpal
Acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) is a condition with a high incidence, high fatality and morbidity rates. The phenomenon Hydrocephalus, periventricular infarcts, optochiasmatic and spinal arachnoiditis, and tuberculous mass lesions in the brain
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms327e2219
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Goal-oriented rehabilitation in a 15-year-old case of cystic bronchiectasis secondary to Pierre-robin sequence- Case report
Vishakha Tayade, Vishnu Vardhan
Background: Bronchiectasis is marked by persistent respiratory infections, a productive cough, shortness of breath, and a decreased ability to exercise
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms328e2267
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Healthcare associated infection in maternity and pediatric hospital, Arar, Saudi Arabia
Nawal S Gouda, Basem Salama
Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are avoidable complications from health care of health care, result in significant patient morbidity and mortality) and prolong the duration of hospital stay and economic cost
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms329e2194
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Prevalence of electronic and tobacco cigarette smoking among health sciences students in Saudi Arabia
Khalid Al-Regaiey, Sultan Meo, Mansour Alobrah, Bandar Aljammaz, Tareq Alalwan, Sulaiman Alzomia, Ahmad Alsobay, Muhammad Iqbal
Objevtives: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) smoking or vaping is a trending habit and has gained popularity worldwide, irrespective of its harmful effects on health
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms330e2391
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The impact of medical knowledge on modifying the Lifestyle among medical students of King Abdulaziz University clinical years
Abdualrahman S Aldharrab, Abdullah M Nammazi, Muhanad H Saigh, Abdullah M Alqarni, Abdulelah S Alasiri, Fahad S Almalki, Ayman Z Elsamanoudy
Background and aim of the work: It has been understood that students at medical schools are more mindful of the value of living a healthy lifestyle than others
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms331e2358
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Knowledge of neurological symptom of covid-19 among general population in Al Qassim region: A cross-sectional study
Norah Alharbi, Basil Abdulrahman Alharbi, Turki Ibrahim Aloraini, Ali Saleh Alsughayyir, Naif Suliman Alaqil
Background: The neurological involvement of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been reported in studies and its effect on the respiratory system.
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms332e2154
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CASE REPORT
Rehabilitation for femoral retroversion an uncommon phenomenon post supracondylar femur fracture - A case report
Kamya Jitesh Somaiya, Pratik Arun Phansopkar, Neha Vinay Chitale
The most frequent cause of the malrotation of the femur, which frequently goes undiagnosed, is supracondylar femur fractures. This case describes a 55-year-old man who had a supracondylar femur fracture in his right lower limb
Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms333e2217
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