Saudi Med J
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Comparative Study
Psychiatric referrals. In primary care and general hospitals in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia.
From different perspectives, psychiatric symptoms have special significance in psychiatry. This study comparatively describes the psychopathological symptoms as noted in primary care (402) and general hospital (138) referrals. ⋯ Psychiatric symptomatology differs in primary care and general hospital referrals. Both the general practitioners and clinicians are expected to record psychiatric symptoms in a comprehensive manner. Hence, they need condensed training courses on psychiatric symptomatology.
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Although many recent studies have discussed specific issues related to problem-based learning in medical education, a comprehensive review of the literature on the consequences of its use and the outcomes of curriculum based on problem-based learning have not been accurately looked at. Furthermore, there is no available review that critically evaluates challenges and barriers to the implementation of problem-based learning curriculum in medical schools. The purpose of this part is to highlight the major challenges and barriers reported during curriculum preparation and implementation and to critically evaluate the consequences of problem-based learning introduction and its educational outcomes.
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To investigate the relation of episiotomy to third degree perineal tears, and to detect the rate, indications and risk factors of both episiotomy and third degree perineal tears. ⋯ In uncomplicated deliveries, no significant relation between third degree perineal tear and episiotomy was found.
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The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity is an important public health problem contributing to significant excess in morbidity and mortality. A cross-sectional national epidemiological household survey showed that the prevalence of obesity in female Saudi subjects was among the highest reported. Obesity is a complex multifactorial chronic disease that develops from an interaction of genotype and the environment. ⋯ Weight loss drugs may be used as part of comprehensive weight loss program. Weight loss surgery is an option for carefully selected patients with severe obesity Body Mass Index greater than 40. After successful weight loss, a program consisting of dietary therapy, physical activity, and behavioural therapy, which should be continued indefinitely, enhances the likelihood of weight loss maintenance.