Published in Oman Medical Journal
Objectives Our study sought to assess the maternal and neonatal outcomes of operative vaginal deliveries (OVDs) at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH). We assessed the proportion of OVDs along with the proportion of maternal and neonatal outcomes of kiwi OmniCup vacuum, metal cup vacuum, and forceps deliveries. Methods We conducted a retrospec...
Published in Oman Medical Journal
Foreign body ingestion is one of the most common presenting complaints in the emergency room. Psychiatric patients that present with an unusual ingested object are frequently associated with the intention of suicide, especially if they have a history of recurrent foreign body ingestion. Radiographic films help in locating the site and predicting th...
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Objectives The association of obesity and family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) provides an opportunity for risk stratification and prevention, as these two conditions are the most well-known risk factors for T2DM. We aimed to test the feasibility and effects of a diabetes mellitus prevention education program designed for overweight an...
Published in Oman Medical Journal
Published in Oman Medical Journal
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory arthritis disease with a worldwide prevalence of 1–3%. RA patients are at higher risk of atherosclerosis than their matched age-sex controls. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for a 50% risk of increased mortality and morbidity in RA. The pattern of CVD in RA patients differs from that ...
Published in Oman Medical Journal
Objectives Our study reports the immunomodulatory potency of Quercus infectoria gall extract in vitro . The aqueous extract was prepared and examined for its effects on cell proliferation, phagocytic activity, nitric oxide (NO) production, and cytokine synthesis by murine macrophages. Methods Proliferative, phagocytic activity, and NO production of...
Published in Oman Medical Journal
Primary hyperaldosteronism (PA) is a common disease with a prevalence of 5–10% in unselected patients with hypertension. Medullary nephrocalcinosis is a radiological diagnosis and refers to diffuse calcification in the renal parenchyma. The three commonest causes of nephrocalcinosis are hyperparathyroidism, distal renal tubular acidosis, and medull...
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Objectives We sought to investigate the nutritional and hematological status of Sudanese women of childbearing age with sickle cell anemia (SCA). Anthropometry and hematology were used to assess nutritional status and health and disease conditions, respectively. Methods Women with steady-state (HbSS, n = 39; age = 19.0±2.7) and without (HbAA, n = 3...
Published in Oman Medical Journal
Apart from hemoglobin-S (HbS), there are other Hb variants (non-S sickling Hb variants) that cause sickle cell disease. However, the profiles of these non-S sickling Hb variants have neither been collated nor harmonized. A literature search revealed 14 non-S sickling Hb variants (HbC-Harlem, HbC-Ziguinchor, HbS-Travis, HbS-Antilles, HbS-Providence,...
Published in Oman Medical Journal
Objectives We sought to investigate the incidence of preoperative anemia in cardiac surgery and its association with outcomes. Methods A retrospective review of clinical, laboratory, and transfusion data for all patients who underwent cardiac surgery at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital between 2008 and 2014 was performed. Patients were divided int...
