Written by Elhouaria Benzineb
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Anabasis articulata is a Saharan plant used by Algerian traditional medicine practitioners for medicinal purposes. The objective of this study was to investigate the antioxidant properties of the extract and fractions of the leaves of A. articulata. The phenolic compounds were also quantified in this plant. Anabasis articulata was examined for antibacterial activities of its methanolic extract using disc diffusion method. The bacteria tested include Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 14028, Salmonella
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Written by Kholoud A. Ghamri
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Objective: We aimed to investigate the association between prediabetes risk factors, such as hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, age, body mass index, treatment regimen, and history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women with GDM and impaired glucose tolerance postpartum. Methodology: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the women with GDM who were followed up at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between January 2014 and January 2018. A data collection f
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Written by Isam Eldin Mohamed Elamin Abu Zeid
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease and is considered as the third leading cause of death in the developed countries. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the antidiabetic, antioxidant and insulin-enhancing potentials of the aqueous extracts of R. mucronata and A. marina or combination of them. Materials and methods: The effects of daily oral administration of aqueous extract from the leaves of R. mucronata , A. marina (400 mg/kg BW for each) and combination o
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Written by Hanan M. A. AL-Sayed
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
The aim of this work was to evaluate the chemical composition; mineral and vitamin contents; total ‎phenolic and flavonoids contents; antioxidant activity of the quinoa seeds powder (QSP) and their ‎effect on diabetic rats. The higher ‎concentrations of minerals were K (3441.95 mg/Kg) and Mg (1147.32 mg/Kg) and quinoa seeds ‎contained a considerable amount of riboflavin (B2), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid (B9), cobalamin ‎‎(B12), alpha tocopherol (E) and beta carotene equal
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Written by Muluk Naif Alharbi
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Intestinal obstruction is a painful abdominal condition that is ultimately managed by surgical meth-ods.Proximal intestinal obstructions usually present clinically with pain, while distal obstructions have pronounced vomiting and absolute constipation. The junior surgeon should take careful note of anamnesis, as the obstruction is mainly a clinical diagnosis. Objectives: We focus in this paper on intestinal obstruction, diagnostic approach, and surgical interventions, and only releva
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Written by Nadia Nour Osman
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a disease impacting adult female in which its main features are hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance ‎‎(IR), hyperinsulinemia, which enhances the probability of getting type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to estimate the ‎antidiabetic effect of fenugreek and the anti‏-‏androgenic effect of flaxseed and use the combination of both to treat polycystic ovarian ‎syndrome in female rats. Forty Wistar rats were divi
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Written by Hamzah S. Alwadai
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Acute appendicitis is the most common abdominal surgical emergency in adults as well as children. Due to the peculiar anatomy of the appendix in children and the unique characteristics of this age group, acute appendicitis frequently presents atypically, more frequently misdiagnosed, and thus should be differently approached. Objective: Our aim was discussing the unique features of the appendix and acute appendicitis in children, and how it’s approached and managed. Methods: We
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Written by Mohamed Tharwat Hamed
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Alveolar bone loss has now been identified as a growing problem among various periodontal diseases. Several restoration methods are being adopted depending upon the type of periodontal diseases. The present study aimed to investigate different causes and effects of alveolar bone loss along with the impact of restoration types on alveolar bone loss. A systematic review approach is followed to propose results for the intended objectives. A total of 14 studies were selected based on the inclusion a
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Written by Ashraf A. Abd El-Tawaab
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Mycotoxin residues were studied in different chicken products by HPLC and their inactivation using Gamma radiation. 120 different chicken products were examined for the presence of mycotoxins (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, AFG2, and OTA) using highly accurate and precise HPLC-FLD assay. High recovery was achieved by purification of the sample extract using immunoaffinity columns (IAC). Derivatization of AFs was carried out with a 0.005% aqueous solution of pyridine hydrobromide perbromide (PBPB) by utilizin
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Written by Shareefa A. AlGhamdi
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Drug-induced fatty liver disease is defined as the accumulation of fat in the liver due to exposure to some drugs. This condition is called non-‎alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Fatty liver can be progressed to inflammation called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH, which can be progressed into fibrosis and eventually liver failure. This condition is frequently associated with long-term intake of the potentially harmful drug. ‎Differents mechanisms have been postulated to
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Written by Ibrahim Abdullah
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Among various psychiatric disorders, depression is one of the most frequently encountered in today’s world. Depression confers a significant risk of recurrence in the subsequent years following the first episode. In order to deal this disorder, it is crucial to comprehend the pathogenesis and properly implement the available management options. Objectives: We intend to explore the pathogenesis and patho-physiology of depression and highlight the available methods to treat and m
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Written by Hanan A. Bahaaeldin
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Purpose: The aim of this study was to estimate the role of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in the evaluation of LV regional wall ‎motion abnormalities (RWMA) in subjects complaining of coronary artery heart disease (CAD) and to compare MDCT data with two dimension ‎standard echocardiography (2DSE) as the standard reference.‎ Patients and Methods: Sixty subjects with supposed coronary artery heart disease were submitted to retrospective gating contrast-enhanced ‎MDCT. 10
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Written by Mohammed A. Qutub
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a leading cause of death in young athletes. Most of those events occur during exercise and in ‎sports facilities. We sought to assess awareness and attitudes towards automated external defibrillators (AED) in sports facilities in Jeddah, ‎Saudi Arabia. Methods: The survey included 293 individuals who attend 18 different sports facilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to estimate the ‎overall knowledge level of CPR and AED usage and determine genera
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Written by Ibrahim Abdullah
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Otomycosis can be defined as a fungal infection of the external auditory canal, frequently encountered in the general otolaryngology department. Otomycosis is more commonly reported in hot and humid climates and various individual as well as environmental factors predispose to this infection. Otomycosis is not only a prevalent condition but also follows a set patterns in patient demographics, predisposing factors and, causative pathogens, which we aim to explore in this review. Objec
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Written by Mohamed Tharwat Hamed
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
The concept of dental implant is receiving more attention globally. Tooth implant is one of the most significant methods, which replaces the tooth in the natural way. Considering the economic and social factors, selection of appropriate treatment has now become difficult. Due to the use of different implant related materials, dental implant processes are found to be more cost-effective in comparison to the conventional methods. The study aims to systematically review previously done literature w
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Written by Showket Hussain Bhat
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Since ancient times, plants and its derivatives have been used in traditional medicine to cure human diseases. In the past few decades, the research on medicinal plants has gained significant attention due to the medicinal potential of certain phytochemicals against cancer and metabolic disorders. The present study has examined the alcoholic extract of Caralluma quadrangula (Ca qu) for its quantitative and qualitative composition and its anti-oxidant as well as anti-hemolytic propert
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Written by Ibrahim Bin Abdullah
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent Pulmonary Embolism (PE) are one of the most eminent causes of preventable deaths in nosocomial settings. The prevalence is increasing and they have variable clinical presentations encountered in community settings as well as hospitalized patients requiring timely and obligatory prophylaxis. Objective: This study aims to review prophylactic measures for deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism highlighting implemented pharmacologic and mech
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Written by Samer Alzahrani
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Gastrointestinal Esophagus Ailment is a chronic disease that usually results in complications. GERD symptoms include chest pain, acid regurgitation, heartburn, nausea, chronic cough, asthma, and hoarseness. A considerable number of research studies have shown that old age, obesity, drug and substance abuse are significant factors that exacerbate the present condition. The findings from the present research study illustrate that the condition has a major impact on psychological problems. Precisel
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Written by Ahmed Almutairi
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Late detection of permanent congenital and early and onset-hearing loss (PCEHL) severely affects linguistic, cognitive, and educational development in children. Routine newborn hearing screening (NHS) has provided opportunities for children under the DHH category to be identified shortly after birth. Pediatricians have the biggest role in undertaking the assessment and physical interventions on hearing among newborns. Methods: For this study, the participants who took part in the sur
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Written by Samer Aladwani
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Without corrective action, patients suffering from hypothyroidism may exhibit increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, dysrhythmias and fractures, and are also at risk of adverse effects on bone mass, lipid metabolism, blood pressure, and a declined cognitive function. Methods: We adopted a cross-sectional survey to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices in patients with hypothyroidism in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Participants for the study were recruited from 04/08/2019 till 24
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Written by Kamal Mohammad Khan
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: The adherent placenta is a range of pathologic adherence of the placenta, including placenta increta, placenta percreta, and placenta accreta. Villous invasion depth determines the severity of the complications, and the villi sometimes invade the surrounding pelvic organs. Therefore, any surgical procedure becomes technically difficult, especially with excessive neovascularity. Objective: The prenatal diagnosis of the adherent placenta has become essential to its management and outco
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Written by Ahmed Almutairi
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Autism is a known developmental disorder that is prevalent across the world. Saudi Arabia has largely been disadvantaged with respect to evidence-based research on autism. The presence of limited research and studies on autism in Saudi Arabia has an impact on how pediatricians undertake their treatment interventions on children with autism. This study assesses the awareness levels of Saudi pediatricians with regards to knowledge and attitudes towards autism among children. The degree of knowledg
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Written by Samer Aladwani
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: Osteoporosis refers to a disorder of the skeletal tissues that affect the density and quality of the bone. In most communities, the disorder is known to affect up to half of the population of women aged above 50 years, while affecting up to 205 of men of the similar age. Various research studies have however revealed that the majority of people are usually not aware of this condition. Normally, fractures resulting from osteoporosis can lead to disability, premature mortality or poor
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Written by Ibrahim M. Gossady
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Objectives: The study is aimed at assessing and comparing the availability of healthy food among different types of markets; the price of healthy food between supermarkets, groceries and convenience stores; as well as the presence of the section that only contains healthy food. Methods: We divided markets into three categories (Supermarkets, Grocery stores, and Convenience stores) and divided Riyadh into 4 regions to ensure that the data represents the whole regions of Riyadh. The data was enter
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Written by Shaima AlMufarej
Published On Issue 4 Vol 8, 2019
Background: A deficiency in vitamin B12 could result in particular consequences which need consideration. This research aims to measure the awareness level with regard to the importance and deficiency of vitamin B12 among Saudi population. Methods: A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in December 2019 among Saudi women and men who aged over 18 years. A sample of 489 subjects participated. The data was collected through an electronic questionnaire that had been distributed throu
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