Incremental Cost-effectiveness Thresholds for Policy Decision-makers: Is ICER the Most Appropriate Measure to Use?
Oman Med J. 2024 Jan 31;39(1):e603. doi: 10.5001/omj.2024.40. eCollection 2024 Jan.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38357434 | PMC:PMC10864748 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2024.40 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - February 15, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Sultana Al Sabahi Ahmed Almasharfi Source Type: research
Two Common Pelvic Diseases Detected on X-ray Pelvis
Oman Med J. 2024 Jan 31;39(1):e602. doi: 10.5001/omj.2024.48. eCollection 2024 Jan.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38357435 | PMC:PMC10864749 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2024.48 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - February 15, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Minal Dhanvij Avantika Gupta Bishnupriya Moharana Chandrakant Munjewar Neha Gangane Source Type: research
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults: A Case Report
We report a case of a 34-year-old woman who was initially treated for type 2 diabetes mellitus but was later diagnosed with LADA.PMID:38357433 | PMC:PMC10862229 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2024.05 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - February 15, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Khalid Shaikh Natasha Mathew Source Type: research
Incremental Cost-effectiveness Thresholds for Policy Decision-makers: Is ICER the Most Appropriate Measure to Use?
Oman Med J. 2024 Jan 31;39(1):e603. doi: 10.5001/omj.2024.40. eCollection 2024 Jan.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38357434 | PMC:PMC10864748 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2024.40 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - February 15, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Sultana Al Sabahi Ahmed Almasharfi Source Type: research
Two Common Pelvic Diseases Detected on X-ray Pelvis
Oman Med J. 2024 Jan 31;39(1):e602. doi: 10.5001/omj.2024.48. eCollection 2024 Jan.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38357435 | PMC:PMC10864749 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2024.48 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - February 15, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Minal Dhanvij Avantika Gupta Bishnupriya Moharana Chandrakant Munjewar Neha Gangane Source Type: research
Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Oman: A Situational Analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of acute PE was similar among both male and female Omani patients. However, there were sex differences in risk factors, symptoms, investigations, and management of PE. Females presented with more severe PE, but mortality was higher in males.PMID:38343447 | PMC:PMC10858989 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2023.125 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - February 12, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Sally Al Harrasi Issa Al Salmi Nasser Al Busaidi Source Type: research
Epidemiology, Management, and Outcome of Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in an Omani Cohort
CONCLUSIONS: The wide spectrum and multiple expressions of aHUS make it a challenge to diagnose and consequently may delay the commencement of the targeted treatment. Eculizumab is considered the first-line therapy and should be commenced as early as possible.PMID:38317858 | PMC:PMC10839635 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2023.117 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - February 6, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Dawood Al Riyami Saja Mohammed Issa Al Salmi AbdelMasiah Metry Naifain Al Kalbani Fathyia Almurshadi Samira Al Rasbi Faisal Al Ismaili Alan Hola Suad Hannawi Source Type: research
Healthy Aging and its Determinants Among Community-dwelling Older Persons in East Coast, Malaysia: A Multidimensional Assessment
CONCLUSIONS: Only one in 10 older persons in the state met all the criteria for healthy aging. Specific aspects of religious status, social interaction, socioeconomic, behavioral, physical, and nutritional factors were found to predict healthy ageing in this population. These important determinants should be considered in developing a well-defined and comprehensive public health policy to promote healthy aging in the nation.PMID:38293270 | PMC:PMC10825627 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2023.124 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - January 31, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Suriawati Ghazali Aniza Abd Aziz Rahmah Mohd Amin Source Type: research
Prospective Cohort Study of Incidence and Risk Factors for Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections in 212 Intensive Care Units of Nine Middle Eastern Countries
CONCLUSIONS: The following CAUTI RFs are unlikely to change: age, sex, ICU type, and country income level. Based on these findings, it is suggested to focus on reducing LOS, UC/DU ratio, and implementing evidence-based CAUTI prevention recommendations.PMID:38283207 | PMC:PMC10822129 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2023.121 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - January 29, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Zhilin Jin Ruijie Yin Eric Christopher Brown Bhavarth Shukla Brandon Hochahn Lee Safaa Abdulaziz-Alkhawaja Tahera Anwar Magray Hala Mounir Agha Amal El-Sisi Amani Ali El-Kholy Victor Bayani Mohammad Abdellatif Daboor Majeda Afeef Al Ruzzieh Ertugrul Guclu Source Type: research
Cesarean Scar Pregnancy: Time to Initiate Universal Screening
Oman Med J. 2023 Nov 30;38(6):e564. doi: 10.5001/omj.2023.131. eCollection 2023 Nov.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38283208 | PMC:PMC10822124 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2023.131 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - January 29, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Abdul Rahman Al Farsi Source Type: research
Persistence of Symptoms Following Hospitalization for COVID-19 in Oman:
A Bidirectional Observational Study
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the persistence of symptoms and the prevalence of post-COVID-19 syndrome at two months post-discharge, especially among patients with severe and critical disease during the acute phase. Various predictors of post-COVID-19 syndrome were identified, including female gender, older age, presence of comorbidities, disease severity, and hypertension. Therefore, patients in these categories require thorough evaluation and long-term follow-up to manage residual symptoms.PMID:38283209 | PMC:PMC10822130 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2023.120 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - January 29, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Issa Al Jahdhami Husna Arshad Hiba Omar Sami M Bennji Khalid Al Nomani Manal Al Ghafri Maryam Al Syabi Sumaya Al Hinai Adhra Al Mawali Source Type: research
Cytomegalovirus Infection Post-hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcome in an Omani Cohort
CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of CMV infection in this Omani cohort was comparable with earlier findings, but the disease incidence and overall mortality were lower. Older age, haploidentical transplant, myeloablative conditioning, and graft versus host disease were significantly associated with a higher risk of CMV infection. In addition, CMV infection was associated with an increased risk of overall mortality in the first year post-transplant. Our findings support early initiation of preemptive therapy at low-level CMV viremia.PMID:38283210 | PMC:PMC10822133 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2023.113 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - January 29, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Fatma Al Farsi Khuloud Al Maamari Fatma Ba Alawi Murtadha Al-Khabori David Dennison Abdullah Al Busaidi Iman Al Manthari Source Type: research
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness in Oman: 16 Years of Pre-service Initiatives for Education and Training
Oman Med J. 2023 Nov 30;38(6):e565. doi: 10.5001/omj.2023.127. eCollection 2023 Nov.ABSTRACTEach year, approximately 10 million children worldwide die before reaching the age of five, yet two-thirds of these deaths could be prevented with effective, low-cost interventions. The Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy was adopted in 1996 by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund to address the holistic well-being of children. The ultimate goals of IMCI are to develop a healthcare system that adheres to best practices and to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of healt...
Source: Oman Medical Journal - January 29, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Yusra Al Nasiri Amal Al Balushi Fannah Al Oraimi Salah Al Awaidy Source Type: research
COVID-19 Associated Acute Viral Myocarditis and Thyroid Gland Follicular Neoplasm in a Hemodialysis Patient
We report a case of atypical manifestation of COVID-19-induced acute myocarditis and thyroid gland follicular neoplasm in a hemodialysis patient with no respiratory symptoms. This case illustrates that COVID-19 can present atypically and affect non-respiratory organ systems.PMID:38274949 | PMC:PMC10808995 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2023.75 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - January 26, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Ahmed Atris Issa Al Salmi Suad Hannawi Source Type: research
Rare Congenital Dissecting Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm in a Child with Noonan Syndrome: A Case Report
We present a rare case of congenital thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) complicated with dissection in a nine-year-old girl with Noonan syndrome and atrial septal defect. She presented with rapid breathing and upper respiratory tract symptoms. Chest X-ray revealed a huge upper mediastinum with cardiomegaly. Echocardiogram showed possible ascending TAA. Computerized tomography angiogram of the aorta revealed huge aortic root-ascending TAA with small aortic dissection. Despite immediate treatment, the patient passed away due to severe airway compromise.PMID:38269208 | PMC:PMC10806284 | DOI:10.5001/omj.2023.66 (Source: Oman Medical Journal)
Source: Oman Medical Journal - January 25, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Siti Aishah Ahmad Maulana Sharifah Huda Engku Alwi Mohd Shafie Hashim Rabiatul Adawiyah Abdul Rohim Source Type: research
