Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2014
Viral hepatitis B and C in HIV-infected patients in Saudi Arabia.
Hepatitis B and C are among the leading causes of death in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. Prevalence data on viral hepatitis B and C in HIV-infected people in the region of Middle East and North Africa are scarce. We report the prevalence of viral hepatitis B and C in HIV-infected patients in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ The prevalence of hepatitis C virus and hepatitis B virus infections are, respectively,10 and 20 times higher among HIV-infected patients than in the general population.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2014
Case ReportsClinical and molecular characterization of maturity onset-diabetes of the young caused by hepatocyte nuclear factor-4 alpha mutation: red flags for prediction of the diagnosis.
The prevalence of maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in Saudi population remains unknown, and data on molecular etiology of this condition is limited. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to elucidate clinical and molecular characteristics of a Saudi family with MODY 1. ⋯ This study alerts physicians to suspect MODY in patients who have a strongly positive family history of diabetes over a few generations with negative pancreatic antibodies and absence of ketoacidosis and obesity.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2014
Effects of chronic pain on function, depression, and sleep among patients with traumatic spinal cord injury.
The main objectives of this cross-sectional study were (1) to examine chronic pain using the Multidimensional Pain Inventory-Spinal Cord Injury (MPI-SCI) version and (2) to assess the relationship between chronic pain and functional status, depression, and sleep quality among patients with SCI. ⋯ We identified a strong interrelationship between SCI-related "Pain Severity" and both depression and sleep quality. Hence, a comprehensive pain examination and management strategies including psychosocial interventions should be given particular consideration to address the critical issue of chronic pain in individuals with SCI.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2014
Diabetes care and control: the effect of frequent visits to diabetes care center.
Frequent visits to diabetes care clinics linked with better control of diabetes mellitus (DM), but debates exist about how frequently visits should be done. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of frequent visits on diabetes care and control. ⋯ The study suggests that frequent visits at short intervals may lead to better diabetes control. Other prospective clinical trial studies are needed to confirm these findings and to outline the appropriate cost-effective intervals and visit gaps.