Knowledge and practices of health practitioners toward pulmonary tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia DOI Open Access

Manal Alotaibi,

Manar Aljohar,

Raghad Alyousef

et al.

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: Appropriate TB knowledge and good practice attitudes are substantial particularly among health care personnel because of great occupational risks during their daily activities. Therefore, prevention control have become an important issue on training courses. This study mainly aimed to assess the level practices practitioners toward pulmonary tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia. In addition we aim perception role CXR. Methodology: is a cross-sectional online questionnaire-based conducted Al-imam medical clinics Arabia 2022. Results: A total 95 participants responded our survey. Almost two thirds sample were general (n = 67, 70.5%). 27 physicians (28.4%) reported seeing positive result 43 (45.3%) agreed doing CXR with/without Microbiologic testing investigate suspected patient. half 47, 49.5%) referring isolation as next step for cases. Conclusion: Generally speaking, there was understanding clinical students which early detection, management protective measures. Our results showed moderate regarding investigations excellent terms dealing with or Key words: tuberculosis, practitioners,

Language: Английский

Collagen-Based Grafts and Autologous Dura Replacement in Patients with Dura Abnormalities: A Retrospective Comparative Evaluation DOI Open Access

Zahra Mannan Waheed,

Saima Firdous,

Fahad Rafiq Butt

et al.

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Introduction: Accidental spinal anomalies of the dura mater are source cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. Typically, abnormalities identified in 3 percent endoscopic lumbar discectomy cases. Objective: The purpose current research was to evaluate results autologous replacement versus collagen-based grafts individuals with deformities. Methods: Institute Neurosurgery at Liaquat National Hospital Karachi undertook this randomized evaluation identify most effective therapy for defects. Employing non-probability random selection, 82 cases among both sexes were selected. Participants divided randomly into two subgroups i.e. Group 1A received an graft restoration, whereas 2B a semi-synthetic replacement. A skilled surgeon led medical team six people who completed entire process. Results: operation duration collagen significantly reduced. There 40 minute variation total time spent by groups. Autologous showed ideal tightness and better flexibility fair workability on other hand flexibility. Postoperative hospital stays seen be 26 + 2.5 hours they 23 B. Conclusion: According aforementioned findings, accessible, secure, efficient substitution restoration is use substitute. Keywords: substitute, fluid, abnormalities, graft.

Language: Английский

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The impact of vitamin D deficiency on gestational COVID-19 infection DOI Open Access

Kader Mutluer,

Juwairia Hashmi

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: A worldwide pandemic infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in 2020 caused an outbreak of the disease called COVID-19 infection. Multiple researchers investigated effect serum Vitamin D levels preventing and treating infectious syndromes. is a steroid hormone fat-soluble vitamin which helps preserve strong immune system frequently taken as supplements for prevention viral bacterial illnesses. The pregnant women have led to discussions on severity clinical outcomes its possible role deficiency with supplements. purpose this study describe most recent studies impact Methods: This narrative literature review PubMed, Medline, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Google Scholar database were used select relevant research published English before December 2022 available authors. Results Conclusion: Although lower are associated higher chance contracting serious several viruses like SARS-CoV-2, they not possibility occurring expecting women. Key words: COVID-19, D, deficiency,

Language: Английский

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Factors Influencing Medical Students and Interns in Choosing a Career in Saudi Arabia. A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Open Access
Murad Aljiffry

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Purpose: Medical students are exposed to various specialties during their medical school. There different factors that play a role affect decision choose specialty. In our study, we aimed identify the and influence interns specialty as career. Methods: This is cross-sectional survey involved 4th, 5th, 6th-year from universities in Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was used collect demographic data, information about school, preferred specialty, what influencing career choice. Demographics were described numbers percentages for categorical variables mean standard deviation (SD) numerical variables. Data analysis performed using SPSS version (26.0). Results: A total of 1,178 participants with age 23.1 included. Among all participants, 40% them 6th year majority (84.1%) public schools. both genders, most internal medicine, followed by general surgery. The length residency training (p=0.005), performing procedures this (p=0.006), perceived gender bias (<0.001) significantly between females males choice residency. important factor related affected among genders lifestyle However, being consultant differed where 54% stated patients’ outcome extremely factor, whereas males, controllable factor. Conclusion: commonly chosen surgery genders. Different More emphasis on planning required school help graduates choosing proper them. Key words: choice, education, postgraduate

Language: Английский

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Subclinical Hypothyroidism: significance in conception and pregnancy – a narrative review DOI Open Access

Syed Shahinul Haque,

Syed Mohsin Raza

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Subclinical Hypothyroidism in pregnancy and during conception has long been an area of controversy with little consensus on whether or not it should be treated. It is also which the evidence base gradually developing. This narrative review aims to summarise research date this field provide pragmatic recommendations for Primary Care Physician when confronted scenario. Key words: Hypothyroidism, Conception, Pregnancy, Levothyroxine, Hypothyroidism.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and practices of health practitioners toward pulmonary tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia DOI Open Access

Manal Alotaibi,

Manar Aljohar,

Raghad Alyousef

et al.

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: Appropriate TB knowledge and good practice attitudes are substantial particularly among health care personnel because of great occupational risks during their daily activities. Therefore, prevention control have become an important issue on training courses. This study mainly aimed to assess the level practices practitioners toward pulmonary tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia. In addition we aim perception role CXR. Methodology: is a cross-sectional online questionnaire-based conducted Al-imam medical clinics Arabia 2022. Results: A total 95 participants responded our survey. Almost two thirds sample were general (n = 67, 70.5%). 27 physicians (28.4%) reported seeing positive result 43 (45.3%) agreed doing CXR with/without Microbiologic testing investigate suspected patient. half 47, 49.5%) referring isolation as next step for cases. Conclusion: Generally speaking, there was understanding clinical students which early detection, management protective measures. Our results showed moderate regarding investigations excellent terms dealing with or Key words: tuberculosis, practitioners,

Language: Английский

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