Saffari, Fatemeh Ahadi, Samieh Dalirani, Reza Esfandiar, Nasrin Yazdi, Zohreh Arad, Banafsheh
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Sultan Qaboos University medical journal
Nephrotic syndrome is a glomerular disease characterised by a loss of albumin and high-molecular-weight proteins such as thyroxine-binding globulin and thyroid hormones, potentially resulting in subclinical or even overt hypothyroidism. This study aimed to compare thyroid hormone levels between nephrotic children and healthy controls as well as bet...
Hasan, Nawal A Freije, Afnan Abualsel, Abdulmenem Al-Saati, Hani Perna, Simone
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Sultan Qaboos University medical journal
This study aimed to investigate the effect of bariatric surgery on degree of weight loss, as well as the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies, postoperative complications and adherence to dietary and lifestyle recommendations in a cohort of patients from Bahrain. This retrospective cohort study took place between March and September 2018 at two h...
Al Hasani, Khamis M Bakathir, Abdulaziz A Al-Hashmi, Ahmed K Al Rawahi, Badar Albakri, Abdullah
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β-thalassaemia major is an autosomal recessive form of haemoglobinopathy that is characterised by complete lack of production of the β-chains resulting in multiple complications that include severe anaemia, failure to thrive and skeletal abnormalities. Facial deformities induced by β-thalassaemia major are rare and are very challenging to treat fro...
Al-Adawi, Sara S H Al-Qasabi, Badriya Al-Bahri, Maiya Aljarrah, Adil Al-Aghbari, Suad
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Clear cell hidradenoma (CCH) is a tumour originating from the eccrine sweat glands. It usually presents in the limbs, axilla or trunk. CCH of the breast is rare and can present as a cystic lesion in the breast that can be easily misdiagnosed as malignancy. We report a 36-year-old female patient who presented at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital...
Barouni, Mohsen Ahmadian, Leila Anari, Hossein Saberi Mohsenbeigi, Elham
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In health insurance, a reimbursement mechanism refers to a method of third-party repayment to offset the use of medical services and equipment. This systematic review aimed to identify challenges and adverse outcomes generated by the implementation of reimbursement mechanisms based on the diagnosis-related group (DRG) classification system. All art...
Riaz, Salman Jaradat, Ahmed A K Gutierrez, Ruel Garadah, Taysir S
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This study aimed to determine students' overall satisfaction with clinical simulation sessions and compare the satisfaction levels of obstetrics/gynaecology (OBGYN) students (group one) and internal medicine students (group two). This study was conducted from January to June 2019 at the Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain. Students from year f...
Al-Salmani, Asma Ali Al-Shidhani, Asma Jaafar, Najlaa Al-Mahrezi, Abdulaziz
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The number of family physicians in Oman is far below that recommended by the World Health Organization. This study aimed to determine factors influencing junior doctors' choice of a career in family medicine. This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and June 2018 and targeted applicants to Oman Medical Specialty Board residency progra...
Al-Riyami, Hassan Al-Abdulsalam, Qusay Al-Khayari, Ali Al-Mushrafi, Hilal Al-Alawi, Ziyad Al-Hashmi, Khamis Nadar, Sunil K
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This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the general public in Oman regarding the dangers of high salt intake. This cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among the urban population in Oman. Individuals aged ≥18 were invited to join the study. A total of 1,214 respondents (mean age 34 ± 10 years) answer...
Narchi, Hassib George, Junu V Al-Hamad, Sania M Robari, Fawaghi Al-Teniji, Mariam Chaqfa, Hussain Alsuwaidi, Ahmed Al-Mekhaini, Lolowa Souid, Abdul-Kader
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Few studies have investigated pharyngeal colonisation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aims to identify the pharyngeal organisms present in a cohort of medical students with and without symptomatic pharyngitis. This study was conducted between September 2016 and June 2018 at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, ...
Abood, Rafid A Abdahmed, Kareem A Mazyed, Seena S
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This study aimed to report the incidence and pattern of various types of cancers and their distribution across various demographic groups in Basra, Iraq. Cancer cases recorded during 2017 at the Basra Cancer Control Centre, the Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, the Basra Oncology and Hematology Centre, the Basra Children's Hospital and...
