Saman Tauqir MPhil , Syed S. Shah MPhil , Inayat Shah PhD , Saqib Ali MSc
{"title":"Exercise intensities and metabolic health: Targeting blood glucose, insulin, and C-peptide levels in adults with prediabetes in the postprandial state","authors":"Saman Tauqir MPhil , Syed S. Shah MPhil , Inayat Shah PhD , Saqib Ali MSc","doi":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences","volume":"19 5","pages":"Pages 1049-1057"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142571402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Faisal A. Althobaiti MBBS , Mohammed S. Alqahtani MD , Naif F. Alharbi MD , Mohammed M. Alwadai MD , Ahmad H. Alkhatib MBBS , Muhannad A. Asiri MD , Rayan I. Maghrabi MBBS , Elaf A. Alnahari MBBS , Ali H. Alqarni MBBS , Saeed S. Alzahrani MD
{"title":"Characteristics, clinical profiles, and outcomes of patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy: A retrospective study, Saudi Arabia","authors":"Faisal A. Althobaiti MBBS , Mohammed S. Alqahtani MD , Naif F. Alharbi MD , Mohammed M. Alwadai MD , Ahmad H. Alkhatib MBBS , Muhannad A. Asiri MD , Rayan I. Maghrabi MBBS , Elaf A. Alnahari MBBS , Ali H. Alqarni MBBS , Saeed S. Alzahrani MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences","volume":"19 5","pages":"Pages 1060-1066"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142587315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saad N. Al Zuayr DFE , Suha M. Sulimani MSc HEOR , Eman E. Abd-Ellatif DrPH
{"title":"Outcomes of the premarital screening program in Riyadh Region, KSA in 2021–2022: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Saad N. Al Zuayr DFE , Suha M. Sulimani MSc HEOR , Eman E. Abd-Ellatif DrPH","doi":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.10.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.10.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>أهداف البحث</h3><div>تهدف الدراسة إلى دراسة مدى انتشار مرض فقر الدم المنجلي، والثلاسيميا بيتا، وفيروس نقص المناعة البشرية، وفيروس التهاب الكبد الوبائي (بي)، وفيروس التهاب الكبد الوبائي (سي) وارتباطاتها الديموغرافية في منطقة الرياض.</div></div><div><h3>طريقة البحث</h3><div>تم استخدام التصميم المقطعي بأثر رجعي. تم أخذ البيانات من البيانات الوطنية لبرنامج الزواج الصحي لمنطقة الرياض. المتغيرات المشاركة في أداة جمع البيانات هي البيانات الديموغرافية، والنتائج المخبرية لاختبارات وتشخيص أمراض الدم والأمصال، وحالة الشهادة. تم استخدام اختبار كولموغوروف-سميرنوف لعينة واحدة لتحديد الحالة الطبيعية للبيانات. تم استخدام نموذج الانحدار اللوجستي المتعدد. تم الإبلاغ عن نسبة الأرجحية مع فاصل ثقة 95٪ لكل من التحليلات ثنائية المتغير ومتعددة المتغيرات.</div></div><div><h3>النتائج</h3><div>فحصت الدراسة إجمالي 916,295 مشاركا، منهم 452,474 في عام 2021 و463,821 في عام 2022. وكان التوزيع بين الجنسين 51.7% ذكور و48.3% إناث، بمتوسط عمر 43 (± 11.8) في عام 2021 و41 (± 11.9) في عام 2022. ومن بين المشاركين، كان هناك 196 حالة مرض فقر الدم المنجلي و4610 حاملا للمرض. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، ثبتت إصابة 1069 مشاركا بالأمراض المعدية. كان الجنس عاملا بارزا في حالات الإصابة بأمراض فقر الدم المنجلي وفيروس نقص المناعة البشرية وفيروس التهاب الكبد الوبائي (بي) وفيروس التهاب الكبد الوبائي (سي).</div></div><div><h3>الاستنتاجات</h3><div>تسلط النتائج التي توصلت إليها الدراسة الضوء على أهمية جهود المراقبة والتدخل المستمرة من خلال برامج مثل برنامج فحص ما قبل الزواج والاستشارة الوراثية. تعتبر هذه المبادرات حاسمة لتحديد الأفراد المعرضين للخطر وتقليل عبء الاضطرابات الوراثية والأمراض المعدية من خلال استراتيجيات الصحة العامة المستهدفة. يجب أن تركز الأبحاث المستقبلية على الدراسات الطولية لرصد الاتجاهات وتقييم التأثير طويل المدى للتدابير الوقائية على انتشار الأمراض وتوزيعها في المنطقة.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences","volume":"19 5","pages":"Pages 1067-1074"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142650684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rizky A. Pohan M.Pd , M. Ramli Ph.D , Adi Atmoko Ph.D , Sa'dun Akbar Ph.D , Erfan Ramadhani M.Pd , Rikas Saputra M.Pd , Ririn D. Astuti M.Pd
{"title":"Why candidates choose MHPE: Between limited opportunities and the perception of an easy program","authors":"Rizky A. Pohan M.Pd , M. Ramli Ph.D , Adi Atmoko Ph.D , Sa'dun Akbar Ph.D , Erfan Ramadhani M.Pd , Rikas Saputra M.Pd , Ririn D. Astuti M.Pd","doi":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.10.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.10.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences","volume":"19 5","pages":"Pages 1035-1036"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142529679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sex prediction according to digital analysis of the morphological characteristics of maxillary posterior teeth in a Pakistani population","authors":"Samiya Riaz PhD , Saira Atif PhD , Sadia Syed MPhil , Asma Rafi Chaudhry FCPS , Erum Zahid BDS","doi":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Researchers have examined several dental characteristics to identify differences in tooth morphology between males and females in various populations. Nevertheless, no research has been undertaken to ascertain sexual dimorphism and develop a sex prediction model by using the groove pattern, cusp number and occlusal pattern in any population group. Therefore, this study accessed the sexual differences and the ability to predict sex according to these characteristics of maxillary teeth in the Pakistani community.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A total of 130 dental casts were selected (65 each from males and females). Digital images of the occlusal surface of the maxillary first premolar, second premolar and first molar were captured with a Canon Powershot A2200 14.1 MP digital camera with 4× optical zoom. Cusp number, groove pattern and occlusal pattern were recorded for each tooth type. Data were analysed with chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The groove pattern and occlusal pattern of the maxillary first premolar and first molar showed significant sexual dimorphism (<em>p</em> < 0.05). The cusp number of the maxillary first molar also displayed a statistically significant difference between males and females (<em>p</em> < 0.05). The sex prediction accuracy was 76.7% for the training samples and 70% for the test samples.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>We observed significant sexual dimorphism in the groove pattern and the occlusal pattern of the maxillary first premolar and maxillary first molar teeth, as well as the cusp number of the maxillary first molar teeth. The prediction model demonstrated good accuracy, at 76.7%, and hence can be used for sex prediction in the Pakistani population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences","volume":"19 5","pages":"Pages 974-980"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142358891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Team-based learning as a catalyst for interdisciplinary competencies in dental education","authors":"Surahman M.Si , Dedi Kuswandi M.Pd , Riza Amalia M.Si , Adellia Wardatus Sholeha M.Pd","doi":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.09.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.09.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences","volume":"19 5","pages":"Pages 990-991"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142358892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tina Agnes MPT , Ullas U. Nayak MPT , Muralidhar M. Kulakarni MD , G. Arun Maiya PhD
{"title":"Physical activity promotion through digital technology among older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A scoping review","authors":"Tina Agnes MPT , Ullas U. Nayak MPT , Muralidhar M. Kulakarni MD , G. Arun Maiya PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences","volume":"19 5","pages":"Pages 1024-1034"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142529430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shifa Israr MBBS, Muhammad Usama MBBS, Muhammad Ikrama MBBS
{"title":"Science of case reporting: Integrating CARE guidelines for enhanced clinical significance","authors":"Shifa Israr MBBS, Muhammad Usama MBBS, Muhammad Ikrama MBBS","doi":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.09.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.09.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences","volume":"19 5","pages":"Pages 936-937"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142322580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Faris Y. Asiri MDP&PH , Marc Tennant PhD , Estie Kruger PhD
{"title":"Oral health status of children with autism spectrum disorder in KSA: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Faris Y. Asiri MDP&PH , Marc Tennant PhD , Estie Kruger PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences","volume":"19 5","pages":"Pages 938-946"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142326969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khairunnisai Tarimah MD , Lalu B. Bramawangsa MD , Christian J. Suhardi MD , Elvan Wiyarta MD , Dewi Y. Bisri MD
{"title":"Hypertonic saline achieves superior brain relaxation in tumor craniotomy: An updated systematic-network meta-analysis","authors":"Khairunnisai Tarimah MD , Lalu B. Bramawangsa MD , Christian J. Suhardi MD , Elvan Wiyarta MD , Dewi Y. Bisri MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Brain tumor craniotomy requires relaxation of the brain through decreasing the intracranial pressure (ICP). Osmo-hyperosmolar therapy can be used to lower the ICP.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study was aimed at updating previous studies to determine the effects and safety of using hypertonic saline (HTS) and mannitol to decrease ICP in adult patients with brain tumors undergoing craniotomy.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>To identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing HTS vs mannitol, we performed a systematic literature search according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines, by examining records from 2013 to December of 2023 in five databases. The primary outcome was brain relaxation, and the secondary outcomes were cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), urine output (UO), fluid input, mean arterial pressure (MAP), and plasma sodium. Conventional meta-analysis, Bayesian meta-insight analysis, trial-sequential analysis, and trial quality assessment were conducted.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Eleven RCTs involving 593 participants were included in the meta-analysis. Use of HTS, compared with mannitol, was associated with significantly greater brain relaxation, and significantly lower UO and fluid input. HTS was also significantly associated with elevated MAP. Plasma sodium was significantly higher in the HTS group than the mannitol group. No significant difference in CPP was observed between groups. Trial sequential analysis indicated true significance for the brain relaxation outcomes. Bayesian analysis demonstrated the superiority of 3% HTS at 5 ml/kg in achieving brain relaxation, followed by 3% HTS at 5.3 ml/kg and 20% mannitol at 5 ml/kg.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>HTS is superior to mannitol in achieving optimal brain relaxation, maintaining stable blood flow, and minimizing diuretic effects. However, use of HTS during tumor craniotomy procedures can increase plasma sodium levels. The optimal dose for achieving brain relaxation appears to be 3% HTS at 5 ml/kg body weight.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences","volume":"19 5","pages":"Pages 961-973"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142326968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}