Dapoxetine for the treatment of premature ejaculation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with trial sequential analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The evidence suggests that dapoxetine may be a safe and effective drug for patients with PE. REGISTRATION:Not registered, no published protocol. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:No relationship with manufacturer of drug. (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - October 4, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 5 Source Type: research
Outcome with topical sirolimus for port wine stain malformations after unsatisfactory results with pulse dye laser treatment alone
We report five PWS cases that were treated with PDL initially, followed by 0.5-1% topical sirolimus. With dual therapy there was significant improvement over a shorter duration. More published studies of topical sirolimus are needed to clarify the role of dual therapy in managing PWS associated with capillary malformations. We encourage further prospective and comparative studies with a larger sample size. SIMILAR CASES PUBLISHED: 1 (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - October 4, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 5 Source Type: research
Rare left-sided presentation of internal jugular vein ectasia in an adult
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Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - October 4, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 5 Source Type: research
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Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 27, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 2 Source Type: research
Perceptions of confidence among Saudi nursing interns during internship program: a cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: Gaining knowledge that the gender, length of intern.ship and area of training affect the perceptions of the Saudi nursing interns towards self-efficacy can help preceptors formulate better strategies in developing nursing intern competence and gaining self-efficacy as they move from the academic to clinical nursing practice. The knowledge gathered in this study should be beneficial to nursing administrators, faculty, and mentors/preceptors. LIMITATIONS:Results may not be generalizable due to the limitations in the setting and there are other factors not included in the study that may have explained varianc...
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
Perceptions of confidence among Saudi nursing interns during internship program: cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: Gaining knowledge that the gender, length of intern.ship and area of training affect the perceptions of the Saudi nursing interns towards self-efficacy can help preceptors formulate better strategies in developing nursing intern competence and gaining self-efficacy as they move from the academic to clinical nursing practice. The knowledge gathered in this study should be beneficial to nursing administrators, faculty, and mentors/preceptors. LIMITATIONS:Results may not be generalizable due to the limitations in the setting and there are other factors not included in the study that may have explained varianc...
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
Patterns of injury detected by pan-computed tomography after road traffic accidents: retrospective review from a trauma center in Saudi Arabia
CONCLUSION: When abnormalities were detected, most high-speed vehicular injuries affected the torso. Unrestrained young male drivers are most often involved in RTAs in Saudi Arabia. LIMITATIONS: Retrospective study with a small sample size. Types and severity of injuries on pan-CT were not documented. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None. (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
Molecular characteristics of colorectal cancer in a Middle Eastern population in a single institution
CONCLUSION: The RAS mutation rate was similar to Western and East Asian countries, but not for the BRAF mutation and MMR deficiency. We also found a prognostic effect for sex in the RAS wild-type group, a finding worthy of further exploration. LIMITATIONS:Retrospective, single center and small sample size. Expression of MSH6 and PMS2 not analyzed. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None. (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
Outcome of continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill children: A retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSION: The overall mortality rate among critically ill children who un.derwent CRRT was 50% with significantly increased mortality among patients with hematological diseases, immunodeficiency, and in children who had undergone stem cell transplantation. Septic shock and use of inotropic support were associated with mortality. LIMITATIONS: Retrospective and single center data that is not generalizable. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None. (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
Predictive factors for contrast-induced acute kidney injury in high-risk patients given N-acetylcysteine prophylaxis
CONCLUSION:The risk predictors identified for CI-AKI were hypotension, high contrast volume and prior hydration therapy. LIMITATION: May not have identified other confounding factors for development of CI-AKI. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None. (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
Aluminum phosphide poisoning in Saudi Arabia over a nine-year period
CONCLUSION:Mortality due to AlP poisoning was highest in children and most commonly occurred during fumigation of households. Delays in medical attention and diagnosis may have contributed to mortality. LIMITATIONS:Retrospective data collection and relatively small sample size. Data on exact amount and route of phosphide ingestion or exposure not available. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None. (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
Timing of orchidopexy at a tertiary center in Saudi Arabia: reasons for late surgery
CONCLUSIONS:The age at the time of surgery at our center was far from ideal because of late referrals. A structured program offered by our National Health Service to educate referring physicians is necessary. Community health initiatives must emphasize prompt referral to reduce the impact of delayed surgery. LIMITATIONS:Lack of data on the type of referring physician (i.e., general practitioner, pediatrician, surgeon, urologist). CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None. (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
Demand management and optimization of clinical laboratory services in a tertiary referral center in Saudi Arabia
CONCLUSION:Minimum retest intervals using computer-based rules are effective in supporting strategies to manage demand. LIMITATIONS:This approach may not be applicable to all laboratory tests; however, the success of this pilot study would encourage more widespread use of this approach. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None. (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
Follicular thyroid carcinoma within a thyroglossal duct cyst in adult
In this study, a 33-year-old man presented with a typical thyroglossal duct cyst and underwent surgical resection of the cyst, which was determined to be follicular carcinoma. We have reported this rare case to increase the awareness of such entities within the general otolaryngology and the community of head and neck surgeons, as well as among endocrine surgeons. NO. OF SIMILAR CASES:10 (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - August 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research
Translation, validation, and cultural adaptation of the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index and the Chronic Sinusitis Survey into Arabic
CONCLUSION:These Arabic validated versions of the RSDI and CSS can be used for both clinical and research purposes. LIMITATIONS:This study was performed in only one tertiary hospital. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None. (Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine)
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - May 31, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 3 Source Type: research
