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Qatar Medical Journal - Volume 2012, Issue 2
Volume 2012, Issue 2
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A review of eclampsia in Qatar: A twenty-year study (from January 1991-December 2009)
More LessObjective: To determine the prevalence of eclampsia in Qatar, the associated maternal and perinatal outcomes for the period from January 1991 to December 2009 and to define any possible preventive measures to this potentially fatal complication. Methods: A retrospective case review was performed of all women with eclampsia admitted to the Women's Hospital and Obstetrics and Gynecology department at Al Khor Hospital for Read More
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The tuberculin skin test in confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in the state of Qatar: where we stand?
More LessObjective: This is the first paper to evaluate the potency of the tuberculin skin test (TST) results in confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in the developing country. Method: Data was collected retrospectively from the tuberculosis (TB) treatment unit during the period from 1998 to 2004. All charts diagnosed as active tuberculosis based on positive sputum smear or culture with documented TST were reviewed. The standard TST was done by injecti Read More
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Risk factors for wound infection after lower segment cesarean section
More LessThe incidence of post caesarean wound infection and independent risk factors associated with wound infection were retrospectively studied at a tertiary care hospital. A retrospective case controlled study of 107 patients with wound infection after lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) was undertaken between January 1998 and December 2007. The control group comprised of 340 patients selected randomly from among those who had LSC Read More
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The incidence of low birth weight and intrauterine growth restriction in relationship to maternal ethnicity and gestational age at birth – A PEARL study analysis from the State of Qatar
Authors: Zeyad Mohannad Abdulkader, Sajjad ur Rahman and Nuha NimeriObjective: To analyze the association between maternal ethnicity and gestational age with the incidence of low birth weight and intrauterine growth restriction. Study Design: Prospective, analytic study Methods: The study was conducted between March 14th and April 4th 2011 in Women's Hospital HMC. The data was ascertained from the delivery register of labor ward on daily basis using predesigned, structured questionnaire. Data was Read More
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Seroepidemiology of human cystic echinococcosis in Basrah governorate
Authors: MST Al-Mounase, FA Mustafa and AG KatehAn antigen of high sensitivity and 97.5% specificity prepared from hydatid cyst fluid was used in an ELISA test for a sero-epidemiological survey in areas of Basra, Iraq. The calculated predictive values for positive and negative cases were 3.5% and 96.4% respectively.
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Medical and social problems among women headed families in Baghdad
Authors: Riyadh K Lafta, Ali H Hayawi and Jamal M KhudhairiBackground: Women-headed families tend to be the most marginalized and poverty prone in any given community. One in 10 Iraqi households is headed by woman according to International Organization for Migration, though their assessments suggest that this ratio rises to 1 in 8 in displaced families. Objective: To draw attention to the exposure and vulnerability of women headed families to key medical and social problems. Methods: This c Read More
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Quality of life in people with epilepsy in Sudan: An example of underserved communities in developing countries
Authors: M Sokrab, A Sokrab and M ElzubeirObjectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of life (QOL) in people with epilepsy (PWE) living in Khartoum State, Northern Sudan. The region offers a model of urban and suburban communities in developing countries. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the neurology clinic of Khartoum State Hospital and Omer Ibn Alkhatab Health Center in the suburb of Khartoum State. We interviewed PWE living in the cit Read More
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Survey and management of anaesthesia related complications in PACU
It is the first prospective study about anaesthesia related postoperative complications conducted in Hamad General Hospital. Total 1128 adult patients admitted to the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) during a period of three months were surveyed for anaesthesia related complications. Documented complications were found in 48 patients i.e. 4.25% of patients' population. The types of complications were related to the respiratory system, Read More
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Malignant transformation of uterine leiomyoma
Authors: Afaf A. Al Ansari, Fatima A. Al Hail and Emad AbboudA rare case of malignant transformation of uterine leiomyoma is reported. A 54 year old lady, nulliparous and 2 years postmenopausal presented to gynecology clinic with a pelvi – abdominal mass and ultrasound scan suggestive of multiple uterine fibroid. Total abdominal hysterectomy performed. Histopathology report showed leiomyosarcomative changes from benign leiomyoma within the huge mass.
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Protective hypothermia: An old therapy with a new prospective
Authors: N. Shaikh and M.F. MalmstromTherapeutic hypothermia (protective hypothermia) has been known to have beneficial effects since ancient times but interest was renewed after two land mark publication a decade ago. The survival as well as quality of life of post cardiac arrest patients depends on neurological outcome. Mild induced hypothermia is recommended for improving the neurological status of these patients. All acute care physician, nurses and emergency medic Read More
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Idiopathic lumbosacral plexitis
Authors: Yahia Imam, Dirk Deleu and Khaled SalemIdiopathic lumbosacral plexitis (LSP) or non-diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy (LRPN) is a rare monophasic immune-mediated disorder. The disease is characterized by multiple lumbosacral root and nerve involvement in the absence of trauma, mass lesion or elevated blood sugar. We report a 60-year-old man presenting with a 4-day history of acute-onset sharp left hip pain radiating down his leg associated with numbness Read More
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