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Volume 26, Issue 120, February 2022

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Background: At the end of 2019, a new epidemic of an infectious easily transmissible disease is emerged in the world, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), COVID-19 was first recognized in China, and then spread around the world, resulting in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Objectives: This study aims to investigate knowledge, attitude and practice of Arab population toward COVID-19. Methods: A self-administered web-based questionnaire was delivered through multiple social media channels targeting population of Arab countries. The questionnaire consists of 22 questions assessing the general knowledge and preventive measures of respondents toward COVID-19. Results: This is the first study to investigate KAP for the COVID-19 outbreak, among the general population of Arabs region. Our findings suggest that Arab residents have adequate knowledge, favorable attitudes, and good practices toward COVID-19. Knowledge of the disease is considered the most important step to any health education activity that is implemented. Conclusions: The majority of Arabs world residents are familiar with COVID-19, hold optimistic attitudes, and have appropriate practices toward COVID-19.

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CASE REPORT

Core decompression with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) - Halting the progression in early AVN head of femur

Ganesh MT, Saravanan P, Arvind Natarajan K

Hip pain in young adults could be due to femoral head avascular necrosis which has an indistinct etiology. A delay in the diagnosis and treatment, around 70-80% of the hips progresses to secondary osteoarthritis

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms43e1955

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ANALYSIS

Plaque deposition around conventional and self-ligating brackets in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

Mustafa Azhar Al-okbi, Tamara Kosyreva, Imad Katbeh, Nikolay Tuturov, Olga Voeykova, Alexey Birukov

Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare and evaluate the accumulation of plaque around brackets, colonization of S. mutans and other microorganisms on brackets that self-ligated or ligated with elastomeric ligation in fixed appliance

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms44e2059

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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards covid-19 among Arab nations

Abdullah Alsaihani, Ghadah Alhamed, Omar Almohsen, Ahmad Alfawzan, Nasser Alasseri, Raul Gaikwad

Background: At the end of 2019, a new epidemic of an infectious easily transmissible disease is emerged in the world, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), COVID-19 was first recognized in China

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms45e1880

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The effect of bilateral infraorbital nerve block on hemodynamic changes during sinus endoscopic surgery

Hadiseh Valeh, Mohammad Reza Doroodian, Shirin Salajegheh, Jafar Salehi, Naeimeh Naeimi Bafghi, Neda Naeimi Bafghi, Ali Barkhori

Background: The present study examined the effect of bilateral infraorbital nerve block with marcaine on hemodynamic changes during sinus endoscopic surgery

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms46e1879

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The effect of intraperitoneal ketamine, dexmedetomidine and bupivacaine on postoperative pain control in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy

Maryam Shokrpour, Melika Akbari, Shirin Pazouki, Alireza Kamali

Introduction: Today, hysterectomy is one of the commonest types of surgery and is the one of the most prevalent surgical procedures in the United States after cesarean section (C-section).

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms47e1835

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Clinical profile and risk factors for stroke in inpatients admitted in tertiary care center, Saudi Arabia

Abdulrahman Alharbi

Objective: The current research examines the clinical profile and associated risk factors for stroke in inpatients admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms48e1871

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CASE REPORT

Lipoma Arborescens: A rare case report

Ali Hassan A Ali, Omar O Serhan, Mohamed Manaa, Abdulrahman M Alkassar Alanazi, Abdulaziz M M Alshamrani, Salem Hamad Aldosari

Introduction: Lipoma arborescens is a rare condition of unknown cause. It is characterized by proliferation of the synovium with replacement of the sub synovial tissue by mature fat cells

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms49e2070

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ANALYSIS

Sleep quality among Al Qunfudhah medical students and its effects on their academic performance during covid-19 pandemic

Safa Alkalash, Hani Alzubaidi, Nasser Alessi, Abdulrahman Alghanmi, Ahmad Almasoudi

Background: Adequate sleep is a critical issue for good human health and cognitive function. COVID-19 pandemic disrupts sleep pattern for medical students so this study assessed sleep quality among medical students in Al Qunfudhah College of medicine and its effects on their academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms50e2066

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Evaluation of the relationship between the level of disc herniation and spinopelvic radiological parameters in patients with lumbosacral disc herniation

Mehdi Nikobakht, Mohammad Minaravesh, Maziar Azar, Amin Jahanbakhshi, Reza Molla Hosseini

Introduction: Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal pains that more than 80% of people experience it at least once in their lifetime. Material and Methods: The present retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 197 cases of patients with single level herniated disc

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms51e1927

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CASE REPORT

Neurofibromatosis type – 1 (NF-1) presenting as intracerebral haemorrhage in a young adult- unveiling a rare culprit

Anamika Giri, Sourya Acharya, Amol Andhale, Sunil Kumar, Rohan Kumar Singh, Abhijit Chandankhede

Neurofibromatosis type I (NF-I) is an autosomal dominant disorder. Epidemiologic data suggests it affects 1 in 3000 individuals. Various vascular abnormalities are reported to be associated with NF-1.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms52e2019

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ANALYSIS

Contact lenses usage across the western regions of Saudi Arabia

Ahmed A Basheikh, Reham AlJehani, Ola H Abudaowd, Nada A Bugshan

Introduction: The use of contact lenses for various purposes is steadily gaining popularity over the years. It is crucial that the awareness surrounding its use and care should be properly communicated to avoid undesirable outcomes associated with its use.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms53e1886

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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards child abuse among the general population in Saudi Arabia

Muhammad Noman Saeed, Turki Mohammed Alhasani, Jawaher Mohammed Hassan Al-Ruwaili, Naif Mousa Alshaeri, Saad Fareed Gandurah, Abdulmohsen Khalid Alswayed, Khalid Mohammed Saad Al-Qahtani, Maha Safar Althuwaybi, Abdalla Mohamed Bakr Ali

Background: Child abuse encompasses a wide range of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as negligence in child care, all of which can have a severe impact on a child's health and development. The purpose of this study is to assess the population's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours about child abuse in Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms54e1998

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The effectiveness of online mindfulness-based cancer recovery program on psychological Variables of colorectal and stomach cancer patients: A randomized control trial

Ahmad Yousefi, Abbas Masjedi Arani, Mojtaba Ghadiany, Mahdi Jafari, Maryam Aslzaker Lighvan, Behzad Asanjarani, Mohsen Saberi Isfeedvajani

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an online version of a mindfulness-based recovery program (E-MBCR) on stress, cancer-related fatigue, and sleep disturbances in colorectal and stomach cancer patients

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms55e2021

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RESEARCH

Relationship between the caregiver burden and the resilience among primary caregivers of individuals suffering from schizophrenia attending tertiary care rural hospital from central India: A cross-sectional observational study

Rashmi Shankardayal Shukla, Ajinkya Sureshrao Ghogare, Pradeep Shriram Patil

Introduction: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder prevalent across the globe. Because of its chronic course, most of the individuals with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment which may pose financial, physical, and mental burden over the primary caregivers.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms56e2005

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ANALYSIS

Effects of pediatric liquid medications on surface properties of dental restorations

Doaa Y Jamal, Najat M Farsi, Azza A El-Housseiny, Osama M Felemban

Background/purpose: Tooth-color restorations have diverse stability in regard to their surface properties especially after exposure to abrasive conditions, such as acid media or medication.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms57e2000

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The effectiveness of holographic reprocessing therapy (HR) on the avoidance, intrusions and hyperarousal symptoms in PTSD patients

Asie Eftekhari, Maryam Bakhtiari, Abbas Masjedi Arani

Introduction: Avoidance, intrusions, and hyperarousal are common symptoms in people with PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder). In this study, the effectiveness of holographic reprocessing treatment, which is an evidence-based treatment in these patients, will be investigated so that in the future it can be used in therapeutic settings to reduce the symptoms of this mental disorder

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms58e2024

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CASE REPORT

Craniofacial Cleft -Tessier 1-13: A unique enigmatic challenge

Shweta Patil, Anendd Jadhav, Apoorva Mishra, Nitin Bhola

The exceptional cases of facial clefts are undoubtedly a surgical dogma to the surgeons. These cases bring the surgeon into a state of surgical muddle. The uniqueness of these defects demands a systematic multidisciplinary approach over a period of time.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms59e2068

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ANALYSIS

Obesity as a risk and predictive factor for ovarian cancer among Saudi women: Hypothetical cloned artistic projection

Abdulaziz Alorwan, Mahdya Bukhari, Omer Quayidkhalanazi

Objective: The goal of this research was to investigate the role of body mass index (BMI) as a risk and prognostic factor for ovarian cancer in Saudi women. Methods: The data of 937 ovarian cancer patients treated in Saudi Arabia between January 2020 and October 2021 were studied in this cloned duplicated hypothetical view point

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms60e2016

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CASE REPORT

Type-A aortic dissection masquerading as acute inferior wall myocardial infarction - A rare case report

Nipun Bawiskar, Sandeep Kamat, Sourya Acharya, Sandeep Mohale, Sunil Kumar

Aortic dissection occur secondary to splitting of the layers in the wall of the aorta. There is a tear in the intima that results in entry of blood in between the intima and media. Type A dissection typically occurs in the ascending part of the aorta

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms61e2007

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ANALYSIS

A Study on the prevalence of self-medication among urban population in Makkah region

Muazzam Sheriff Maqbul, Haya Abdrahman N Binhashr, Ohoud Mohammed M Almana, Jayan Mohammed Algarni, Mariam Mohammed AL Zamil Alghamdi, Raneem Abdullah S Aljuhani, Arwa Othman S Fallatah, Razan Abdulrahman G Alharbi, Aejaz Abdullatif Khan, S M Shakeel Iqubal, Areej Dawoud, Abdul Rahman Ikbal, Tasneem Mohammed, Moustafa Elsayed AE Elsaadani

The majorities of the population pay little attention to the health issues and accord little or no priority to medical checkup which leads to the preference of Self-Medication practice

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms62e2039

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Perception, attitude and experience of women living in Jeddah with or without Breast lump towards BSE & mammography: Pre- Post study

Helen Suban Mohammed Gouse, Sherehan Mohammed Ali Wahid, Renad Al Gaedy, Dania Abdu Al Ahdal, Ghadeer Abbas Katib, Riham Melebari, Intessar Emam Sultan

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Saudi Arabia with a higher mortality rate in comparison to other more advanced countries

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms63e2060

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The association between leptin levels with glycemic control, body mass index, and progression of HbA1c values in type 1 diabetic children in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Mohammed Ayed Huneif, Mohammed Helmy Faris Shalayel, Elhashimi Eltayb Hassan, Amar B Elhussein, Omar E Fadlelseed, Hassan Gumaa Mustafa Hamid, Amin A A Elbadawi, Sultan A Almedhesh, Seham M Alqahtani, Abdulwahab Alqahtani, Mohammed Jamaan Alzahrani, Dhafer Batti Alshehri

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a widespread serious metabolic disease with both short and long-term complications. Leptin is a polypeptide hormone, exclusively secreted from adipose tissue and its level is directly proportional to the amount of body fat.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms64e2085

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REPORT

Impact of Covid-19 risk perception on compliance with preventive measures among adult Egyptians

Ebtesam A Elsayed

Background: The current COVID-19 pandemic has rapid inevitable effects on individuals' health and life, which need to heighten readiness to comply with preventive measures and adjust our health behaviors.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms65e1826

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A survey study on radiology and imaging students about radiation protective devices

Arnabjyoti Deva Sarma, Pulsha Sangma, Chinmoy Das

Aim: The aim of this study is to see how well radiography students understand radiation protection equipment, how to use it, and how to handle it

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms66e2031

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CASE REPORT

Protein S deficiency-induced spermatic vein thrombosis, a rare cause of painful scrotal mass: A case report

Muhammad Amir Afiq Zakaria, Nur Azidawati Ab Halim, Sherreen Elhariri

A painful scrotal mass requires prompt surgical intervention. Common diagnoses would include testicular torsion, acute epididymo-orchitis, and strangulated inguinal hernia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms67e2038

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RESEARCH

Factors related to compliance with official guidelines of covid-19 measures among Iranian population: The predictive role of social alienation, trust and morality

Ahmad Yousefi, Parastoo Naeimijoo, Mostafa Heidari, Reza Karimi, Maryam Bakhtiyari, Abbas Masjedi Arani

Objective: Despite the development of various vaccines to combat Covid-19, adopting preventive behaviors are still the first line of struggle. There exist vast differences in the way people comply with the rules

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms68e2042

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ANALYSIS

Radiation protection: Are pediatrics health care providers up to date?

Mawya Khafaji, Khalid Kouzaba, Abdullah Tashkandi, Sultan Almusallam, Aliaa Ghoneim, Sarah Hagi

Objectives: To assess the knowledge and level of awareness of practitioners who provide pediatric care on radiation risks in pediatric computed tomography (CT) examinations

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms69e2043

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CASE REPORT

Simultaneous Bilateral Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (SBPSP) in a young male athlete: A rare presentation

Sagar VVSS, Sourya Acharya, Amol Andhale, Samarth Shukla, Sunil Kumar, Chitturi Venkata Sai Akhil

Simultaneous bilateral primary spontaneous pneumothorax (SBPSP) is a rare life threatening emergency. The majority of patients do not have any significant medical issues

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms70e2028

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Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) in pre existing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-A case report

Sagar VVSS, Sourya Acharya, Amol Andhale, Samarth Shukla, Sunil Kumar, Chitturi Venkata Sai Akhil

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an entity of immunological pulmonary disease characterised by airway hyper-responsiveness to Aspergillus fumigatus colonised in the airways, as well as distinct radiological and serological findings

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms71e2072

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