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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Systemic Review: Role of Lifestyle Interventions for The Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Norah Ibraheem
Almanie
Reem Ali
Almanie
Roaa Fahad
Alshabanah
Tahani Saeed
Almohayya
Ebtesam Mohammed
Alahmari
Amal Nasser
Alqahtani
Mohammed Ali
Alzubaidi
Abdulhakim Ali
Alkhodair
Anas Rafik
AlShaer
Haneen Ahmad
Khouja
Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver sickness (NAFLD) is a variety of liver pathological conditions that intensely related to other chronic diseases including obesity and diabetes.
Objectives: Systematically evaluating the role of lifestyle interventions on reducing the activity of NAFLD.
Methods: Collecting all the studies regarding the effects of changing the diet, exercise or combination of both on the activity or markers of NAFLD during the period from 2006 to 2017.
Results: Database searches returned 122 citations with 92 included in more than one search then the final studied which include in this study was 19 articles. Five articles studied the effects of a combination of dietary and exercise interventions, four of these articles showed positive results regarding the Dietetic Association (ADA) Quality Criteria Checklist, while only one article showed a neutral results, i.e. 80.0% of the articles showed a positive effect of the combination of diet and exercise on the effect of NAFLD patients.
Conclusion: This review showed that the combination of healthy life interventions, including exercise and health diet, are effective in reducing the activity of NAFLD and could result in complete reversal of the condition. Thus NAFLD patients are advised to lose about 10% of their weight and engaging in regular exercises for 5 days per week.
Systemic review
Lifestyle interventions
Management
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
2018
01
01
1421
1430
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10475_a53a1fa08819110e276d8eb3a6439e53.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
The Role of Urinary Cyclophilin A as a New Marker for Diabetic Nephropathy
Hanan Mohamed Ali
Amer
Inas Mohamed
Sabry
Meram Mohamed Mahmoud
Bekhet
Reham Nabil Sayed
Mohammed
Background:Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most common single cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), where diabetic nephropathy (DN) is considered the cause in almost half of all patients with ESRD. Despite the availability of many modern therapies for glycemic control, there are no specific curative treatments yet for DN and many diabetic patients still progressed to severe renal damage. Currently, albuminuria is the most commonly used marker to predict onset and progression of DN clinically. However, this traditional marker for DN lacks both sensitivity and specificity to detect early stage of DN. Furthermore, there is a lack of a strong association between albuminuria and glomerular filtration rate (GFR). As such, it is crucial to find earlier and reliable markers for DN diagnosis and intervention providing an opportunity to stop the permanent damage caused by it.
Objective: This study focuses on Cyclophilin A (CypA) in urine. CypA is a protein with ubiquitous characteristics, mostly distributed in the cytoplasm and facilitates protein folding and protein trafficking. It has relatively high expression level in normal kidneys. Recently, CypA has been reported to be a reliable novel marker for early diagnosis of DN.
Subjects and Methods: Our study was conducted on 90 subjects of comparative age and sex. They were selected from Endocrinology Clinic after written consent at Ain Shams University Hospital and Railway Hospital. Participants were divided into: Group I: 30 healthy control subjects, Group II: 30 T2DM patients without albuminuria (normoalbuminuric), and Group III: 30 T2DM patients with albuminuric DN.
Results: Our study showed that regarding the level of urinary CypA there was a highly statistical significant difference between the three groups (F= 221.730, p< 0.01), being higher in GII (normoalbuminuric) (1.69±0.87 ng/ml) than in GI (control) (0.55±0.14 ng/ml) (t= 7.04, p< 0.01) and higher in GIII (albuminuric DN) (6.01±1.61 ng/ml) than GII (t= 12.93, p< 0.001) and GI (t= 18.55, p< 0.0001). In addition, we found that urinary CypA was significant higher in GIIIb (macroalbuminuria) (7.23±0.76 ng/ml) than in GIIIa (microalbuminuria) (4.79±1.25 ng/ml) (t= 6.49, p< 0.01). It worth mentioning that, the level of urinary CypA started to increase significantly in stage 2 DN (2.49±0.50 ng/ml) in spite of normal level of albuminuria (no albuminuria) comparing with each of stage 1 DN (1.03±0.15 ng/ml), diabetics with no renal affection (0.99±0.45 ng/ml) and GI (healthy control) (0.55±0.14 ng/ml). There was significant positive correlation between urinary CypA and each of: sCr in GII (r= +0.39, p< 0.05), GIIIa (r= +0.89, p< 0.001) and GIIIb (r= +0.99, p< 0.001) and ACR in GIIIa (r= +0.93, p< 0.001) and GIIIb (r= +0.98, p< 0.001).
Conclusion: Our study showed that there was a high significant difference in the level of urinary CypA between diabetic patients with any degree of renal affection and healthy subjects being higher in diabetics with renal affection even without the presence of albuminuria.
Cyclophilin A – Diabetic nephropathy – Type 2 Diabetes – Albumin/ Creatinine ratio
2018
01
01
1431
1439
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10476_cf46a1752b69b8787cc9702b0b361176.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Evaluation of Prevalence and Associated Factors of Restless Leg Syndrome among Medical Students at University of Tabuk -2017
Abdullah Hamad
Almutairi
Ahmad Aawad
Alatawi
Saud Abdulaziz
Binsufayan
Alqarni Ayeshah
Beeshi
Ibrahim Sami
Abunohaiah
Mohammed Saleh
Alatawi
Waleed Jamal
Aloqbi
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a disorder affecting a significant portion of the general population. The syndrome has a strong family component and several comorbid conditions may be associated with RLS. Researches over the past 10 years had highlighted its heritability and had shed some interesting light to this disorder. Restless legs syndrome (RLS), or Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder that is characterized by unpleasant or painful sensations in the legs and a distressing, irresistible urge to move them. RLS symptoms worsen during inactivity and at night. Partial or complete relief may result from movement such as walking, stretching, or bending of the legs. Yet, the relief is often temporary and symptoms return when movement ceases. Aim of the work: this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of restless leg syndrome among Medical Students at University of Tabuk. Methods:we have conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study in Tabuk city population, Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted during the period from July to December 2017. The participants who attended the college of medicine at university of Tabuk were included in the study. The total sample obtained was 151. A self-administered questionnaire about restless leg syndrome was filled by the participants. Results: age of the participants was ranged from 18 to 27 years old, with a mean (SD) of 22.72 (1.837), the majority were 6th year medical students (39.7%). 39.7% reported that they had urge to move the legs with unpleasant sensations in the legs, from those who reported they had urge to move the legs with unpleasant sensations in the legs, 80% of them reported that it is relieved by movements. Conclusion: more attention is needed on recognition of RLS among medical students and to manage the aggravating factors of RLS.
restless leg syndrome
prevalence
symptoms
associated factors
2018
01
01
1440
1444
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10477_a5cd7c0e939056fa47e0558fd008b969.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
A 6-Year-Old Saudi Boy with Myotonia Congenita
Abdullah Ali Z
Alshahrani
Husam
Kayyali
Background: myotonia congenita is an inherited form of myotonia that is due to mutations in the skeletal muscle chloride channel CLCN1. These mutations lead to reduced sarcolemmal chloride conductance, causing delayed muscle relaxation that is evident by clinical exam and myotonic discharges on electromyogram. Two forms of myotonia congenita are recognized: autosomal recessive (Becker variant) or autosomal dominant (Thomsen variant). The recessive form tends to be more severe and has an earlier onset than the dominant one. The dominant form varies in severity from asymptomatic to moderately severe. These two forms may be distinguished by clinical presentation, inheritance pattern and age of onset.
Methods: we described the clinical presentation and genetic testing results of one individual with the autosomal recessive variant of myotonia congenita.
Results: the initial diagnosis was made based on the clinical presentation then it was confirmed based on electromyographic findings of myotonic discharges and CLCN1 gene sequencing which revealed homozygous disease-associated C ->A transverse mutation. The patient achieved a modest response to treatment with phenytoin, carbamazepine or acetazolamide. His condition remained stable with minimal weakness and muscle hypertrophy.
Conclusions: myotonia congenita is a rare genetic disorder of muscle relaxation. The diagnosis is made based on clinical features and is confirmed by sequencing CLCN1 gene. Response to treatment is variable. Recommended medications included mexiletine, phenytoin, carbamazepine and acetazolamide among others.
myotonia
congenita
CLCN1
2018
01
01
1445
1447
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10478_7de00bafe1b45f1fae7b9157ca5852cc.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Quality of Life of Patients after Total Knee Arthroplasty at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Maram Abdullah
Batarfi
Ammar Yaser
Alkhiary
Orjwan Anas
Abulaban
Noha Ahmed
Alzahrani
Shahad Khalid
Bagais
Abdullah
Kermily
Background: osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease affecting both genders and is more prevalent in females. The incidence of osteoarthritis in Saudi Arabia is up to 60%. Management is initially conservative with medications and lifestyle changes. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the surgical option for patients who complain of severe pain and functional disabilities. TKA is correlated with improving quality of life, but despite this evidence, some patients complain of residual symptoms postoperatively which don’t meet their pre-operative expectations.
Aim of the work: this study aimed to determine health related quality of life of patients after total knee arthroplasty and to assess the psychological factors affecting the patients after the procedure
Methodology: this retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed all the files of patients who underwent unilateral or bilateral TKA in KAUH from 2010-2017. A total of 78 patients were interviewed by phone using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and short form quality of life (SF-36)questionnaires.
Result: a total of 78 patients (60 Females and 18 males) were participated in this study. The mean age was 65.7 years old.In general, 41.6% of the patients were satisfied with their usual daily activity, where on the other hand 5.2% of patients reported poor satisfaction and were much worse than before.59.7% of the patients reported great improvement in comparison with the previous year and 22.1% of the patients reported a somewhat better improvement.53.2% reported no limitation in their social life regarding physical activity and emotional problems, while 9.1% had physical and emotional problems interfering with their life.
Conclusion: TKA is a very successful and cost effective therapeutic option for treating knee osteoarthritis. Improvement in the quality of life and physical activity of patients supports other conducted previous studies.
total knee arthroplasty
Saudi Arabians
quality of life
orthopedic surgery
2018
01
01
1448
1454
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10479_686e26699451fc99649ed083e73cf6ac.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Prevalence and Potential Risk Factors of Diabetic Retinopathy among Type 2 Diabetics Patients in Diabetic Center, Taif City, KSA
Ahmad S.
Alharthi
Maha Zuwayyid K.
Almutairi
Abdulaziz Hameed K.
Alswat
Hajer A. Al-
Wagdani
Abdulhamid Al
Ghamdi
Background: diabetic retinopathy is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) and a primary leading cause of irreversible visual impairment. Timely risk based screening of DR progression is crucial.
Materials and Methods:a cross-sectional study was conducted between October-December 2016 at Diabetic Center, Taif city by assessing fundus photographs of type 2 Diabetics. Furthermore, we analysed the DR potential risk factors including demographic, duration of diabetes, [HbA1c], type of anti-diabetic drugs, dyslipidemia, [BMI].
Results:a total of 213 diabetic patient were included, 34 (16%) have DR with mean years of age 54.14 (13.12) and males were 19 (55.88%) and females 15 (44.12%). its mean of duration was 4.4 (4.5) months. DM duration’s mean was 15.6 year and SD was (10.26). Also, HbA1c mean (SD) was 8.11 (1.99). HbA1c% mean (SD) was 8.57 (1.88). Insulin only was the management of DM in 8 (23.53%) while oral hypoglycemic drugs only were used by 6 (17.65%) and the use of both was the treatment of 19 (55.88%) patients. Systematic diseases as dyslipidemia, hypercholesteremia and hypertension were prevalent among 15 (44.12%), 5 (14.17%) and 11 (32.35%) patients; respectively. Nephropathy presented in 12 (35.29%) patients. There were no underweight patients, 4 (2.23%) normal, 19 (55.88%) obese and 11 (32.35%) overweight.
We conducted multivariate analysis of variance (MANOA) to compare the effect of age, duration of DM, HGA1c%, TRIGLYCERIDE (mg/dl), LDL-Cholesterol (mg/dl), diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure and GFR on the prevalence of DR. Also , A univariate analysis of variances (two-way ANOVA) was also conducted for each dependent variable.
Conclusion:Among the participating patients , our study showed a high prevalence of diabetic retinopathy especially with male patints , high (HbA1c) and longer duration of diabetes. We have recommended a national plan for educational programs about diabetic retinopathy and important of Eye examination .Also,our study showed that certain risk factors may enhance the progression of DR. Furthermore, our study highlights the importance of risk based screening for DR.
diabetic retinopathy
risk factors
Visual impairment
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
2018
01
01
1455
1463
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10480_9771456f0f114468046af80641fffab0.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bayan Khalid Sabb
Gul
Zainab Ali
Albati
Rawan Rafat Ismaeel
Badr
Zainab Mohammed
Alfaraj
Ali Shuja
Almatrafi
Ahmad Abdullatif
Banoun
Razan Mohammad Hassan
Maki
Sara faisal
bagdood
Amro Sulaiman
AlJuhani
Asma Saad
Alahmari
Introduction: Pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID) is caused by infections in the female reproductive tract that includes pelvic peritoneum, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the endometrium. These infections are commonly caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhea, or other sexually transmitted infections. 800,000 women get a diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease annually in the United States. PID usually causes irreversible damage to the reproductive tract, and treatment mainly depends on preventing further scarring or complications. Immediate broad spectrum antibiotics are indicated. Treatment can include hospitalization as well as surgery. Methodology: We conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE, from January 1985 to February 2017. The following search terms were used: pelvic inflammatory diseases, pathogens causing pelvic inflammatory diseases, causes of infertility, treatment and diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory diseases. Aim: In this review, we aim to study the pathophysiology and etiology of pelvic inflammatory diseases, as well as to study the diagnosis, treatment, and possible complications of this condition. Conclusion: It is essential to raise the awareness and knowledge of females in general regarding PID and its symptoms, as early detection will significantly decrease the likelihood of severe complications. Other than infertility, complications of pelvic inflammatory disease include chronic pain. More research is needed in this field to improve management and care of patients suffering from this condition.
pelvic inflammatory diseases
Women Health
Infertility
sexual health awareness
pathogens pelvic inflammatory diseases
2018
01
01
1464
1467
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10481_0eeef08e5fab25561a6ee22b2eeb026f.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Pneumonia in Elderly and Intensive Care Management
Abdulhadi Salem
Towairqi
Lujain Hamed
Mutwally
Yasser Ali
Baateiyyah
Rakan Ahmed I
Alshuwaier
Ismail Nizar O
Kraiz
Hamzah Mohammed
Alarfaj
Ohood Abdulrazaq
Alsomali
Rahaf Sadiq Omar
Bukhari
Introduction: The incidence of pneumonia among elderly is 4 times higher than younger individuals, with elevated risks of hospital admissions and high mortality rates. The most important and common infectious cause of death among old patients remains to be community acquired pneumonia. It is essential to properly assess severity of the disease to decide appropriate management ranging from antibiotics, hospitalization, and intensive care. Methodology: We conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE, January 1985, through February 2017. The following search terms were used: pneumonia, elderly pneumonia, intensive care unit, community acquired pneumonia, management and prevention Aim: In this review, we aim to study the prevalence, etiology and intensive care management of pneumonia in the elderly. Conclusion: Community acquired pneumonia continues to be the leading cause of death due to infectious diseases among patients older than 65 years. It is also associated with significant amounts of long term morbidities. Proper assessment will have a significant impact on the burden of healthcare use, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and consequently, clinical and survival outcomes.
Community Acquired Pneumonia
pneumonia in elderly
ICU management
pneumonia vaccination
2018
01
01
1468
1470
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10482_174980026ae55e94ae31d35c0a35bab5.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Gallstone Ileus: Case Report of a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in An Unexpected Age Group
Bashaer Ahmed
Shafei
Rami Issam
Arabi
Ahmed Abdulrahim
Fallatah
Background: gallstone ileus is a rare complication of cholelithiasis and considered as a type of mechanical bowel obstruction in which a gallstone is impacted in the gastrointestinal tract. This condition is seen more frequently in old patients with females’ predominance. Gallstone ileus is responsible for 1%-5% of mechanical intestinal obstruction.
Case presentation: we report a case of 48 years old medically free, male patient presented to Emergency Department with severe abdominal pain, distention, constipation, multiple attacks of vomiting associated with nausea and with a chronic history of cholecystitis. The diagnosis of gallstone ileus was confirmed by abdominal X-ray and abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan findings. The patient was stabilized before doing an exploratory laparotomy.
Conclusion: gallstone ileus is an emergency condition associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. To get the most favorable outcome, high clinical suspicion aided by the use of diagnostic modalities such as CT abdomen is needed to reach the diagnosis since it is usually present with nonspecific signs and symptoms.
gallstone ileus
Intestinal Obstruction
Fistula
pneumobilia
male patient
and middle age
2018
01
01
1471
1474
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10483_db9a8c6052eef9fe14c8f1d8802305d8.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Primary Health Care Physicians' Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Evidence-Based Medicine in Tabuk City, KSA
Abdullah H.
Altemani
Assem H.
Altemani
Background: Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is an essential component of modern medical practice and crucial for patient safety and high-quality health care services.
Objectives: This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards evidence-based medicine and the barriers against its application in daily medical practice.
Subjects and Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey using a self-administered validated questionnaire among 68 primary health care physicians in Tabuk city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period from December 2016 to June 2017. Validated questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for data analysis. P-value of <0.05 was considered as significant. Result: There are 62.2% male participants, the age of the majority were from 30 to 50 years (73.5%) and (72.1%) did not have board qualification, the primary literature review and summaries were the popular methods for EBM. The knowledge and attitude were suboptimal; some did not even access Medline. The unavailability of time and internet access were the most frequent barriers reported. Only a minority received formal EBM training.
Conclusion: The knowledge and attitude regarding EBM were suboptimal among the primary health care physicians, the time factors, unavailability of the internet and the lack of letters, access to journals, and guidelines were the principal barriers to EBM incorporation in the clinical practice.
Evidence-based medicine
primary health care physicians
Knowledge
Attitude
Practice
barriers
2018
01
01
1475
1479
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10484_13b272d6eb6da9ad5a86e04eb487a353.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Post-operative Bleeding and its Management
Eyaad Talat
Ghallab
Background: one of the most feared complications of surgery is bleeding. Substantial gastrointestinal bleeding in the postoperative time is an unusual complication of both GI and non-GI surgery. If not managed properly and promptly, the patient can suffer from hypovolemic shock and so it is considered a life-threatening emergency until proven otherwise. Aim of the work: In this review, we aimed to study post-operative bleeding with special reference to gastrointestinal surgery and also to understand the major causes and explore the approach to its management. Methodology: we conducted this review by using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed and EMBASE, January 2001, through February 2017. The following search terms were used: post-operative bleeding, gastrointestinal surgical hemorrhage, gastrointestinal bleeding, hypotensive shock and bleeding management. Results: immediate surgery must be performed to save the patient in case of bleeding after surgery. Conclusion: to prevent postoperative hemorrhage, thorough evaluation must be done. When bleeding occurs, it is essential to recognize it immediately as prognosis and survival are significantly affected with delayed proper management. If needed, immediate surgery must be performed to save the patient.
post-surgical bleeding
gastrointestinal hemorrhage
bleeding management
surgical complications
2018
01
01
1480
1483
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10485_36d81684b9ec06500e8741bb57a83bdd.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Safety, Effectiveness and Consequences of Bariatric Surgery among Community in Riyadh City
Tariq Abdullah
Aldawqi
Ahmed Emad
alghamdi
Youssef Ahmed
alishi
Mohammad Fahad
alzahrani
Ahmed Yahya
Aseri
Ahmed A
Albariqi
Background: Obesity is a public health problem and its prevalence is escalating in the recent years in Saudi Arabia. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for the morbidly obese. Aim of the Work: The aim of this studywas to examine community health beliefs regarding obesity and bariatric surgery, and to evaluate the potential associations between demographic characteristics and agreement to bariatric surgery. Material and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to adult citizens of Riyadh city. The questionnaire included questions about obesity, its causes, lifestyle, and beliefs about the effectiveness of bariatric surgery and its complications. Results:27.6% of respondents were overweight and 33.6% were obese. The overweight/obese respondents were significantly inclined to be in the older age groups, married, and have high income and a family history of obesity. Most respondents showed good knowledge about obesity, its risk factors, and healthy life style, and they recognized the efficacy of bariatric surgery in reducing weight. However, more than half of the respondents doubted its safety and only 16.2% believed it to be the best choice. Male subjects - who were in older age groups, had a secondary school education and a body mass index above normal range - were more likely to regard surgery as the best choice for weight loss. Conclusion: Most of respondents overestimated the risks of bariatric surgery and did not consider it as the best choice for weight loss. Health education is recommended to address these misconceptions and convince the public of its relative safety and the expected health benefits.
Obesity
overweight
Body Mass Index
Bariatric surgery
Attitude
Knowledge
2018
01
01
1484
1493
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10486_e53e691ecd90a3d9acc832e17364841d.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Antimicrobial Activity of Bio and Chemical Synthesized Cadmium Sulfide Nanoparticles
Soheir S.
Abd Elsalam
Rania H.
Taha
Amany M.
Tawfeik
Mohamed O.
Abd El-Monem
Hanady A.
Mahmoud
Background: The green synthesis of cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanoparticles has been regarded as the most promising technique for their prospective applications in biological system. Aim of the work: In this study isolation of different bacterial strains from stool samples of healthy volunteer, selection of the most efficient bacterial strains able to reduce cadmium sulfide metal into nanoparticles. Characterization of biosynthesized metal nanoparticles by standard analytical methods. Mediating the biosynthesized cadmium sulfide nanoparticles in medical applications in comparison to those produced by chemical methods. Materials and methods: Extracellular Escherichia coli E-30 and Klebsiella pneumoniae K-6 isolated from stool samples were the strains used for biosynthesis. Cadmium sulfide nanoparticles were also produced by wet chemical method. The characterizations of cadmium sulfide nanoparticles were done by using UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Results: Escherichia coli E-30 has shown to be efficient in synthesizing cadmium sulfide nanoparticles where CdS nanoparticles were with average size ranging from 3.2 to 44.9 nm while average size of CdS nanoparticle was synthesized by Klebsiella pneumoniae K-6 ranging from 8.5 to 44.9 nm. While cadmium sulfide nanoparticles synthesized by wet chemical method, ranging from 8.77 to 16.50 nm. Biosynthesized cadmium sulfide nanoparticles by Escherichia coli E-30 showed highest antimicrobial activity on Aspergillus fumigatus, Geotricum candidum, Bacillus subtilis,Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli than chemical synthesized of CdS nanoparticles. Conclusion: Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from stool samples had the ability to produce cadmium sulfide nanoparticles. This kind of microorganisms can be used for synthesis of nanoparticles and heavy metal absorption for detoxification of environment.
biosynthesis cadmium sulfide nanoparticles
Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
wet chemical synthesis cadmium sulfide
antimicrobial activity
2018
01
01
1494
1507
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10487_810da2bd030e463e4f2cbb35c4be3c1a.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Emergency Management of Subdural Hematoma
Abdulrahman Mubarak
Almutairi
Hassan Mohammed
Barnawi
Ebtesam Mohammed
Alahmari
Tahani Saeed
Almohayya
Roaa Fahad
Alshabanah
Huda Hussain Mohammad
Radwan
Background: subdural hematoma is extra-cerebral accumulation of blood between the dura matter and the subarachnoid layer. It is almost always caused by trauma or due to blood thinning therapies and occurs due to rupture of bridging veins. Acute subdural hematoma is an emergency situation and requires prompt diagnosis using CT most of the time and management requires surgery as well as reversal of anticoagulants. Aim of the work: In this review, we aimed to study the etiology of subdural hematoma, explore how to diagnoses and manage it in the emergency department. Methodology: we conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed and EMBASE, from January 1985 to February 2017. Results: surgery is most important intervention in managing subdural hematomas. Conclusion: subdural hematoma is an important clinical presentation that needs proper and prompt surgical management and treatment. Treatment should be as less invasive as possible, with higher efficacy and lower recurrence rates. No-surgical approaches are still being studied with no proven efficacy for them until now.
Subdural hematoma
diagnosis in emergency room for subdural hematoma
CT vs. MRI
management of subdural hematoma
2018
01
01
1508
1510
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10488_63d22aece90346307534c976031cc2e2.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Parental Awareness Regarding Aerodigestive Pediatric Foreign Bodies. Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Fatimah A.
AlShakhs
Khalid A.
AlYahya
Asmaa S.
AlSaeed
Marwah S.
AlSultan
Background: Aerodigestive foreign bodies are common clinical problem that may lead to life threatening complications or sudden death. It’s commonly seen in children since they are curious to explore environmental objects with their mouth, while the development of airway protection reflexes and chewing capacity are immature. Objectives: This study aims to assess the extent of parents' awareness about the danger of foreign objects that can be swallowed or inhaled by their children and how to manage such cases. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was used to assess the level of parents' awareness about the danger of swallowing or inhaling foreign objects by their children and to assess their knowledge about dealings with such cases. The data were collected from 459 by a distributed questionnaire among parents in Al-sharqiya. Results: 60.3% of participants were aware of aerodigestive foreign bodies.Regarding the management of child with aerodigestive foreign bodies in different age groups. For child with age group 1 year and less, about (34.9%) of participants were aware of the managment. However, there is misunderstanding of managing child with age 5 years and less where only 5.6% of participants were aware of the management in this age group. As regards the children more than 5 years old, only 36.2% of parents were aware of the management. Conclusion: The current study showed that most parents are lacking knowledge about the managment of this problem which reflect the importance of education and increasing the awareness among them to reduce the morbidly and mortality rate among children.
Aerodigestive tract
foreign body
Pediatric
Parental awareness
Saudi Arabia
Eastern province
2018
01
01
1511
1517
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10489_2c3eeab2db1b8abbb0b70808910e2307.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Role of S-Iron and Ferritin to Predict the Response to Recent New Antiviral Treatment in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients
Khaled H
Hemaida
Hany H
Kayser
Rasha S
Mohamed
Amr M
Abdel Wahab
Background: Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is an important liver disease, which may progress to cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. The current treatment regimen for CHC includes pegylated interferon-α (PEG-IFN) combined with ribavirin Ferritin is the major iron storage protein and provides an indirect estimate of the body’s iron stores. It is also an established marker for liver iron deposition. Aim of the Work: The aim of this study is to configurate the distribution of iron and ferritin levels in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection and to conduct a comparative study between the pretreatment and the post treatment iron profile after direct acting antiviral therapies in chronic HCV patients. Patients and Methods: This Randomized Controlled Clinical study was conducted on 100 subjects aged from 18 to 60 years selected from Gastroenterology and Hepatology department at Ain Shams University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt, from January 2017 to April 2017 and was approved by the ethical committee. Results: The current study suggests that a 12 weeks course of Sofosbuvir / Ledipasvir combination drug therapies showed a higher SVR 12 (92 %) and have significant decrease of the elevated serum iron and ferritin and transferrin saturation to the normal level more than sofosbuvir / Daclatasvir which showed a SVR 12 (88%). In both study groups, patients who showed SVR had significant lower values of Iron, Ferritin and transferrin saturation levels than patients who were non-SVR after end of therapy. Conclusion: This study may also shed light on how the changes in serum iron and ferritin levels in chronic hepatitis C patients may be related to HCV treatment. Recommendations: Sofosbuvir / Ledipasvir 12-weeks course is more recommended than Sofosbuvir / Daclatasvir 12 weeks course in patients with chronic HCV infection. As serum Iron, serum Ferritin and Transferrin saturation showed more significant improvement with SOF/LED combination therapy than SOF/DAC combination therapy, they are a good markers of highly predictive value in treatment of chronic HCV infected patients with DAAs.
serum iron
ferritin
antiviral treatment
CHC
2018
01
01
1518
1528
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10490_4fb29902157441f545fc583ec97f9aa9.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
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9
Soluble P-selectin Level in Patients with Deep Venous Thrombosis
Abeer A
Saadeldin
Yasmin N
El-Sakhawy
Doaa A
Shalaby
Hany A
Hussien
Background: Venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) remains a significant source of morbidity and mortality. As non-specific subjective complaints and a lack of objective clinical examination findings complicate the diagnosis of both deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. Objective diagnostic testing is required to confirm or exclude the presence of venous thromboembolism before subjecting patients to unnecessary long-term anticoagulation. Aim of the Work: This study was aimed to measure the level of soluble P-selectin (sPsel) in Egyptian patients with DVT and asses its diagnostic value in relation to other clinical data and radiological examination. Subjects and Methods: This study was carried out on 80 individuals, attending Ain Shams University Hospitals between October 2015 and March 2016 after Ethical committee approval. They were divided into two groups.: Group I, 50 patients who were positive for DVT by duplex ultrasound. They were 41 males and 9 females. Their ages ranged 20 - 77 years, with a mean of 46.20 ± 11.78 years. They were 41 (82%) males and 9 (18%) females, with a male to female ratio of 4.55:1. Group II: 30 healthy subjects with no clinical signs, symptoms, or history of DVT. They were 23 (76.7%) males and 7 (23.3%) females, with a male to female ratio of 3.28:1. Results: There was a highly significant difference between patients (group I) and controls (group II) as regards P-selectin, the best cut off was70.5 ng/ml with 98% sensitivity, 100% specificity, a NPV of 96.8% and a PPV of 100%. Conclusion: Diagnostic cut-off levels of P-selectin in cases with DVT is 70.5 mg/L that can safely differentiate patients who are free from DVT from others who are positive for DVT or those who would eventually develop thrombosis regardless their primary duplex ultrasound scanning results. Recommendations: As our study recommends the use of serum P-selectin as diagnostic biomarker in DVT alone; in addition to the newly estimated cut-off levels for these biomarker, further studies on larger number of cases are needed for more evaluation of these cut-off values and to establish whether they could be used to guide anticoagulation therapy when duplex ultrasound is unavailable.
P-selectin
DVT
VTE
Clinical data
radiological examination
2018
01
01
1529
1538
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10492_fc664c47083dff26a5a4e8c670a81de8.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Glycogen Storage Disease in Pediatric Population
Yara Mofarih
Assiri
Marium Mohammed
Iqbal
Reem Ali
Almanie
Atheer Eed
Alotaibi
Faris Abdullah S
Alharbi
Bayan Sultan
Al Jobran
Huda F.
Abbag
Mohammed Younes
Almoghrabi
Fahad Abdulaziz
Jarad
Ashwaq Y.
Asiri
Mohammad Abdullah
Alotaibi
Wejdan Hamed
Alshammari
Hadil Mohammed
Alenezi
Badoor Abdrabalameer
Alghafli
Saad Mahmoud
Tobaigi
Amro Sulaiman
AlJuhani
Maram Mohammed
Bajoaifur
Emtenan Al
Ansari
Introduction: The pathway of glycogen metabolism is regulated by many hormones such as insulin, glucagon, and corticosteroids. Glycogen storage diseases (GSD) most commonly affect muscles, liver, or both and occur in each 20000 to 43000 live birth. They are classified into 12 subtypes, but types I, II, and IX are the most common. Methodology: We conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE, from January 2001, through February 2017. The following search terms were used: glycogen storage diseases, Von Gierke disease, Pompe’s disease, Cori Disease, Forbes disease, Andersen’s disease, McArdle disease, neonatal hypoglycemia, neonatal hepatomegaly. Aim: In this review, we aim to study the genetic basis, diagnosis, presentation, and different management approach to various common types of glycogen storage diseases prevalent in pediatric population. Conclusion: There are no cures for any type of glycogen storage diseases presently. Most treatments are designed to control signs and symptoms. The overall goals are primarily avoiding hypoglycemia, hyperlactatemia, hyperuricemia, and hyperlipidemia. Liver transplantation should be deliberated for patients with GSD type IV and for other progressive hepatic types of GSDs in order to avoid hepatic failure or malignancy. More research must be carried out to develop newer and more effective ways of management.
neonatal hypoglycemia
glycogen storage diseases
Von Gierke disease
Pompe’s disease
Cori Disease
Forbes disease
Andersen’s disease
McArdle disease
2018
01
01
1539
1543
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10512_91608ae056b383270f76daa34b6eb4ce.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Childhood Oral Health: Maternal Knowledge and Practice in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Sharifah Sulaiman
Alzaidi
Ibrahim Abdullah
Alanazi
Omar Mohammed Abo
Nawas
Mohammed Abdulhai
Mulla
Background: Dental cares is a prevalent health problem among preschool children, despite the fact that oral health is a main component of preschool children’s well-being.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge and practice of mothers in Tabuk city, Saudi Arabia towards their preschool children oral health.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried at Tabuk city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was carried out in King Khalid military. All mothers having children aged between 3 and 6 years and attended the out-patients` clinics of King Khalid military hospital during the period of Augusr1st-October 31st, 2017 and accept to participate were invited to be included in the study sample. Arabic self-administered structured questionnaire was utilized for collecting data. It includes two main sections. The first section includes socio-demographic information and the second section includes ten knowledge and nine practice questions regarding children`s dental health and hygiene.
Results: The study included 389 mothers. More than half of children were males (50.4%). Nearly one-third of mothers (34.3%) were in the age group 30-34 years whereas 10.3% of them aged above 45 years. Almost half of mothers (49.4%) reported all of social media, dentist and mass media as a source of information regarding oral health and hygiene whereas social media and dentist alone were reported by 17.2% and 21.3% of them, respectively. Collectively, sufficient knowledge was observed among 26% of the participants whereas adequate practice regarding oral health was reported by 36.5% of mothers. Dental cares was reported among 115 children (29.6%) whereas dental deformity was reported among 171 children (44%).
Conclusion: This study revealed insufficient knowledge and inadequate practice of mothers regarding their children oral health and hygiene. Some factors were identified affecting both child`s oral health knowledge and practice.
Teeth decay
Mothers
preschool children
oral health
oral hygiene
Knowledge
2018
01
01
1544
1551
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10513_c0a6de58f69abdb4998e5d7c958e5c6c.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Role of MRI in Evaluation of Anterior Knee Pain
Hanan Mohammed
Hanafi
Shaimaa El Metwally
Eldiasty
Abdul Jabbar Amer
Abbood
Background: the knee joint is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. Because of its complex structure, this joint is subjected to numerous pathologies and due to the recent increase in various sport activities; there has been a parallel increase in sport-induced internal derangements of the knee. Objective: the main objective of our work was to review several of the most common causes of AKP, with emphasis on their MRI findings with the goal of allowing more accurate diagnosis and grading of some of the most common pathologies, for understanding, better treatment and improvement of this common complaint. Patients and Methods: this study included 20 patients (13 females and 7 males). Their ages ranged between 10 - 70 years (average age 40.8 ± 5.83 years). All were presented by anterior knee pain and referred to Radiology Department of Ain Shams University Hospital or private centers for MRI examination after orthopedic consultation. Results: this study included 20 patients, with their ages ranged between 10-70 years, all of them were suffering from anterior knee pain. Conclusion: MRI is generally safe, accurate, and specific modality which has been proven to be the modality of choice in the diagnosis of different knee pathologies that cause anterior knee pain in different age groups
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
anterior knee pain
2018
01
01
1552
1561
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10514_ccc9a709033654af045a5a35f4fd94ca.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
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9
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Fatty Liver among Adults
Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a heterogeneous condition that contains steatosis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), in the nonexistence of significant alcohol consumption, reaching 30% of the populace. The most common risk features are: age, ethnicity, gender, obesity, drugs, diabetes mellitus (DM), insulin resistance (IR), predisposition, metabolic syndrome (MS), and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Materials and Methods: Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease were evaluated, with medical and epidemiological data collected after informed consent at King Abdulaziz Hospital.
Results: Of the 124 patients evaluated, 75.8% were women, and 88 were aged between 49 and 70 years and had no symptoms. Ultrasonography results showed steatosis in 84%. NASH was diagnosed in 75 patients of the sample. 42 patients underwent liver biopsy, of which 36% had cirrhosis, 1 had liver cancer, and 1 pure steatosis (5% each). Risk factors were found in 70% of patients with metabolic syndrome, 87% with increased waist circumference, 63% with dyslipidemia, 61% (n=76) with high blood pressure (HBP), 28% with DM, 52% physically inactive, and 44% with insulin resistance (IR) (HOMA> 3.5). There was an association between IR and NASH (p=0.011), IR and obesity (p=0.031), IR and MS (p=0.007), and MS and steatosis on medical ultrasound (USG) (p=0.012).
Conclusion: The results indicated that the most frequent risk factors were MS and its variables: increased waist circumference, dyslipidemia and HBP. This highlights the significance of metabolic control in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and confirms its role as the hepatic component of metabolic syndrome.
Fatty Liver
Obesity
Diabetes mellitus
2018
01
01
1552
1567
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10515_7cc8c9638f3806fa3a6e61d8347f57f9.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Wound Infection after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Background: Surgeons are regularly not involved in the post discharge care of patients after uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The purpose of the current study was to document the symptomatic recovery of patients following laparoscopic cholecystectomy, because this has a bearing on the planning of a postoperative care package.
Methods: The study was designed as a postoperative telephone questionnaire survey and was carried out prospectively between June2016 and February2017 in King Abdulaziz Hospital, KSA.
Results: The study cohort comprised 51 patients who all completed the study. Postoperatively, only 3% of the patients had postoperative nausea/vomiting lasting ≥2 days. Pain was symptomatic in 12% of patients. Port-site wounds were a source of significant symptoms in 69% of the patients. Postoperative reviews by a nurse and primary-care doctor were necessary in 76% and 34% patients, respectively, with a combined average of 3.1 reviews per patient. Less than 4% of patients believed that they would benefit from a surgeon's review 6 weeks after LC. Median time taken to return to routine preoperative activity after surgery was 21 days (IQR, 16 to 33), which was affected by the degree of activity undertaken, wound-related symptoms persisting for ≥3 weeks, planned follow-up clinic appointment, and discharge as an outpatient.
Conclusion: Wound-related symptoms are common after LC, require substantial input from the community health service in their management, and may delay return to preoperative routine.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Return to work
Postoperative symptoms
2018
01
01
1568
1571
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10516_126c27f0cbea0801c50dd8f19c4e5fc1.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Cigarette Smokers
Objective: The aim of the study is to assess the effect of tobacco smoking on the risk of nonfatal acute myocardial infarction in young adults less than years.
Materials and Methods: We conducted a population-based case-control study with 164 occurrence acute myocardial infarction cases (21 women; 143 men), consecutively visited King Abdulaziz hospital, KSA, and 227 controls (81 women; 146 men), From February2016 till February2017. All women are non-Saudi women. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated using unconditional logistic regression. Results: The commonness of present smoking was 81% in male cases and 54% in male controls (OR = 3.59, 95%CI: 2.49, 5.31) and 60% of female cases were smokers compared with 36% of controls (OR = 2.65, 95%CI: 1.40, 4.98). No interaction was found between current smoking and gender on myocardial infarction risk (P = 0.399). A dose-effect response was present, the odds favoring myocardial infarction reaching an eight-fold increase for those who smoked >25 cigarettes/day compared with never smokers. The risk estimate for former smokers was similar to never smokers.
Conclusions: Tobacco smoking is an important independent risk factor for acute myocardial infarction in young adults, with similar strength of association for both genders.
Ischemic heart disease
Smoking
young patients
2018
01
01
1572
1575
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10517_f14cdb9ec56be185f10521f097b0d27d.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Effect of Myrtus Communis Extract against Hepatotoxicity
Wafaa M.
EL-Kholy
Mamdouh R. F.
EL-Sawi
Nadine A.
Galal
Background: Myrtle leaves extract (ME) has many antioxidants that protect against oxidative stress. The current study was conducted to determine whether ME can possibly exert hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity against monosodium glutamate (MSG) and acrylamide (ACR) that induced toxicity in rats.
Objectives: Our experiment was carried out to examine theeffect of Myrtus communisextractagainst hepatotoxicity stimulated by monosodium glutamate (MSG) and acrylamide (ACR) in male rats.
Materials and methods: Rats were randomly assigned into eight groups, containing six each as following: group 1: rats received dist. water (control); group 2: rats were orally administered myrtle extract (ME) (300mg/kg b w) daily for 7 wks.; groups 3, 4 and 5: rats were orally administered MSG (100mg/kg b w), ACR (20mg/kg b w) and (MSG + ACR) respectively daily for 6 wks. ; groups 6 ,7 and 8:rats were orally administered ME daily for seven days alone then associated with MSG or with ACR or with (MSG+ACR) respectively for 6 wks.
Results: Our results proved that the treatment with MSG and/ or ACR resulted in a significant rise in TL, TC, TG, LDL-C, ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, TB and MDA. However, marked reduction in HDL-C, TP, Alb, GSH, TAC, SOD, CAT and GSH-Px. On the other side, the administration of ME improved the deviations resulted from MSG and/or ACR as confirmed by the marked improvement of antioxidants.
Conclusion: It is concluded that ME could protect the liver against damage induced by MSG and ACR.
Myrtus communis
Monosodium glutamate
acrylamide
Hepatotoxicity
2018
01
01
1676
1681
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10518_3375e48b8e6cfcad8c53402aa0c303a7.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
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9
Evaluation of Saudi Arabian Parent’s Attitude towards Lumbar Puncture in Their Children for Diagnosis of Meningitis
Zamil Mufleh
Alwahbi
Abdulraheem Ali
Alzahrani
Mohammad Mane
alqhtani
Walaa Ibrahim
asiri
Manal Ahmad
Assiri
Background: although lumbar puncture is a safe procedure in experienced hands, some parents fear having it performed in their children and refuse consent. The factors associated with this refusal are unclear and any differences between consenting and non-consenting parents might provide clues as to how to address them.
Objective: this study aimed to predict the underlying factors that affect parent’s refusal of consent for lumbar puncture in their children with meningitisin southern Saudi Arabia.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study, of 750 children with meningitis, who visited either the emergency department or the pediatric wards in three teaching hospitals (Khamis Mushait Maternity and Children Hospital, Abha Maternity and Children Hospital and Military Hospital (Khamis Mushait) in the southern region of Saudi Arabia from 20th February 2016to 6th January
Results: his study included 751 patients with meningitis. Their ages ranged between one month and 13 years (3.9±3.3 years); 42.7% presented with other symptoms (cough, sore throat, dyspnea and pneumonia); 28.7% had fever, 10% vomiting, 12.1% dyspnea, and 6.5% convulsions. Fifty-one per cent of children were accompanied by their fathers, 41.9% by their mothers and 6.9% by others. Accompanying people were asked for consent for lumbar puncture in their children; 44.3% disagreed and 55.7% agreed. Factors influencing disagreement were relative’s opinions (35.1%), media (30.4%) and their previous experience (12.3%).
Conclusion: based on the results of this study, the main reason for refusal of consent for LP in the children of the majority of parents was fear of side effects such as paralysis, as well as lack of awareness about the usefulness of LP in diagnosis and treatment of children. Informing parents of affected children is very important in the counseling for such diagnostic tests. Therefore, it seems that it is necessary to pay more attention for training in national health plans.
lumbar puncture
Pediatrics
Meningitis
parents
consent
2018
01
01
1582
1585
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10519_07c8fe1f3b61232e28382a0e5519b23a.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
70
9
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Saudi Parents towards Neonatal Jaundice (NNJ): A Cross-sectional Study
Norah M.
Alfouwais
Laila S.
Seada
Rawan Y.
Alahmadi
Ahmed A.
Alassiri
Ahmed A.
Alenazi
Majed S.
Aljuaeed
Background: Neonatal jaundice occurs worldwide and contributes significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Recently, newborns are being discharged early from hospitals, so parents have the primary responsibility for early recognition, appropriate response and seeking proper treatment. Objectives: To assess parents’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards NNJ in different regions in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study involving 4413 expectant parents during July- September 2017 had been performed. A self-administered questionnaire was created to obtain respondents information. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the answers of participants in the study. Comparing the answers to different questions within different groups was done using Pearson chi-square test. Statistical significance was set at p =< 0.01 and analysis was performed using IBM SPSS statistics, version 23 (IBM, Armonk, NY, USA).
Results: Out of 4413 participants, females were (79.4%) while (20.6%) were males. Participants were from all regions of Saudi Arabia, with the highest percentage from central region (29.5%), most of them lived in cities (89.6%). Age group 20-30 years constituted (46.6%), and age above 50 years was 4.5% (p= <0.01). Most of the participants had a university level of education (76.6%). Relatives and friends were the main sources of knowledge for (52.6%) of the participants, followed by treating doctor in (29.8%). In (34%) of the participants’ knowledge was gained after their child had NNJ, while in (42.1%) while their child was free of NNJ. Warning signs knowledge depended on the level of education and occupation where university graduates and health care workers were most knowledgeable and the difference was significant (p=<0.01). Awareness about necessity and effectiveness of treatment were dependent on older age, occupation, and place of residence (p=<0.01). Hospital treatment was done only by (23.4%), believing that it wasn’t a serious disease in (18.1%) of participants, while (5%) believed that it needed no treatment at all.
Conclusion: Knowledge, attitude, and practice of parents in our study, depended on age, level of education, occupation, and place of residence might have contributed to the delayed appropriate management of severe hyperbilirubinemia. We recommend the engagement of health professionals in educational settings like seminars, workshops and periodical counseling sessions to provide appropriate knowledge to parents.
Neonatal Jaundice
prevention
Genetic factors
2018
01
01
1686
1694
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10520_f9ee90ddc586c3a1187596143977c56e.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
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9
Assessment of Public Knowledge Regarding the Differences between Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Asma Mohammed
Alhawiti
Abeer Salah
Albalawi
Ashwaq Abdullah
Alghamdi
Afnan Atallah
Albalawi
Background: Thyroid hormones play a pivotal role in the metabolism of human body. Changes of the thyroid gland activity manifest in nearly all body systems. Appropriate knowledge of the public about thyroid disorders and their manifestations is essential for early detection. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess public knowledge regarding the differences between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in Tabuk city, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 300 randomly selected adult residents in Tabuk city. An Arabic self-administered questionnaire was filled by the participants through a link or softcopy. The questionnaire included questions about socio-demographic data of the respondents and other questions to assess knowledge about the type and functions of thyroid gland, its disorders, factors affecting thyroid disorders, and their common manifestations. Results: Respondents with good knowledge of thyroid gland and its disorders constituted 52%, while 45% had poor knowledge. Good knowledge was demonstrated in questions about the type of thyroid gland (71.4%), and the most susceptible individuals to have the disorder (90.4%). Manifestations of hypothyroidism were also recognized by most respondents, particularly weight gain (76%) as well as fatigability and sleepiness (74.9%). Inadequate and poor knowledge was found as regards the functions of thyroid gland, causes of thyroid hormonal disturbances, and symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Conclusion: The knowledge of respondents about thyroid disorders is poor. Inadequate knowledge can result in increased number of undetected cases. Health education should be launched by the health authorities and distributed through all available channels of information. Good knowledge of the general population about thyroid disorders is expected to decrease the incidence of preventable disorders and increase the detection of subtle undiagnosed cases.
THYROID
Hyperthyroidism
hypothyroidism
Knowledge
Questionnaire
2018
01
01
1695
1702
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10521_3dd6991744de7520f0e62e22fd22f918.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
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General Awareness and Knowledge about Cataracts, Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy in Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Saud Bin
Shibrayn
Abdulhkam Moafak
Aljarbou
Yousif Abdullah
Alanazi
Saad Mohammed
Alhaqbani
Aim of the work: this study aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge for cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy diseases in social media of Saudi Arabia.
Material and Methods: a total of 1021 people make an evaluation through internet. Various complaints were incorporated in this study. The data were collected from participants using a structured questionnaire. Questionnaire was done for gathering information on demographics, awareness, knowledge, attitudes and practices related to eye diseases.
Results: in this study, 63% males and 37% of females were participated.Majority of the participants (52%) were aware of visual problems, 19.9% were aware of diabetic retinopathy, 2.5% of cataract and 1.2% of glaucoma. The percentage belonged to minimum than 20 years old, 37.5 % belonged to 21 - 30 age group, 22.1 % belonged to 31 - 40 age groups, 14.2 % belonged to 41 - 50 age group, 5.9 % were of 51 and above years of age. Further, 85.7 % of samples belonged to town people and 14.2 % belonged to village groups, 35.6 % of samples gone through secondary school or less education, 60.5% are in graduating from college and 3.9 % of samples were post graduated or qualified higher.
Conclusion: the present results showed that there is still a need for health education in the population of this region of Saudi Arabia to increase the level of awareness and knowledge of common eye diseases, through the social media.
cataracts
Glaucoma
diabetic retinopathy
2018
01
01
1703
1709
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10522_cdc64ed986f847fe17ff600ccd3d4f32.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
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9
Case Report of Ocular Ischemic Syndrome, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Abdulmohsen Hamad Hamed
Alhamyani
Sami Awd
Alharthi
Sara Hussein A
Gebril
Mohamed Ahmed
Siddig
Osama A
Alhaj
Nuha Mohamed
Ahmed
Talal Abdulrahman
Althomali
Background: Ocular ischemic syndrome (OIS) is more prevalent among male aged more than 50 years. Various disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and peripheral vascular diseases are major risk factors responsible for OIS in aged male.
Case report: This case study involves a 57-year-old male patient having history of diabetes, hypertension, slurred speech, hemiparesis and hypoesthesia of the right side of the body. The patient came with complain of red eye, pain and decreased vision in left eye. Complete left internal carotid artery obstruction, rubeosis iridis of the left eye, dots of hyphema of the left eye, bilateral hard exudates, significant macular edema and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy were observed in the patient. In this case, in consultation with ophthalmology, surgery and medicine departments multidrug treatment procedure was followed. This multi-drug based therapy successfully controlled the condition of patient and improved the vision of patient.
Ocular ischemic syndrome
left internal carotid obstruction
2018
01
01
1710
1713
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10523_68f410f9e7a45d00780ed1ed67f29a36.pdf
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
1687-2002
1687-2002
2018
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9
Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure in Urology Program in Saudi Arabia
Abdullah S.
Alhussain
Rayan S.
AlMalki
Mohammed
AlAbdulqader
Turki
AlAjmi
Abdulrahman
AlRuwaily
Purpose: The educational environment has a large influence on the success of medical education and overall outcome. There is little data on how the Saudi urological trainees perceive the educational environment in the hospital and the process of obtaining their skills. We conducted our study using validated questionnaire to evaluate the hospital teaching environment for urology residents in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: We have used the postgraduate hospital educational environment measure (PHEEM) to evaluate the perception of the hospital educational environment for residents of urology program. The results are compared between different regions of Saudi Arabia, different health sectors, and level of residency
Results: A total of 57 (55.9%) out of 102 registered residents responses were received. Overall, the residents perceived a good impression (98.2 ±18.3) but there is room for more improvement. There was a significant differences in perception among residents of different regions as the southern region has the lowest score (74.8 ± 22.9 p-value =0.01). Residency level significantly affected the perception of role autonomy (P-value=0.01), and overall score (P-value=0.02). However, residents of different health care sectors did not differ significantly in their scores.
Conclusion: Perception of educational environment by Saudi urology residents is reaching a satisfactory level but there’s still room for improvement. However, there is a variation of perception results between Saudi regions.
PHEEM
Urology program
Educational Environment
2018
01
01
1714
1718
https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/article_10524_078854e8f98a469cd9add995476d7380.pdf