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- الأعداد السابقة
Qatar Medical Journal - الأعداد السابقة
المجلد 2015, العدد 1
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Pyoderma gangrenosum following a routine caesarean section: Pseudo-infection in a caesarean wound
المؤلفون: A.G. Radhika, Archana Singal, Gita Radhakrishnan and Smita SinghA 22-year-old booked primigravida underwent lower segment caesarean section for breech presentation. She developed signs and symptoms of wound infection by the fourth postoperative day. This was initially managed with antibiotics and wound dressing, but debridement was later undertaken after consulting surgeons. This resulted in an alarming worsening of the wound with sudden and fast increase in its size along with systemic sympt Read More
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First Bahraini adolescent with anti-NMDAR-Ab encephalitis
المؤلفون: Ahood Almuslamani and Fatima MahmoodAnti-N-methyl-D-aspartate-receptor (NMDA-R) encephalitis is a new autoimmune, often paraneoplastic disorder that presents with complex neuropsychiatric symptoms. It was first described in 2007 by Dalmau et al. Our patient presented with headache, behavioral changes and then seizures with hallucinations. She was initially misdiagnosed to have schizophrenia and was prescribed antipsychotics. She deteriorated and developed Read More
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The prevalence of psychological impact on caregivers of hospitalized patients: The forgotten part of the equation
المؤلفون: Rahma Al-Zahrani, Rahaf Bashihab, Anwar E. Ahmed, Reem Alkhodair and Sultan Al-KhateebIntroduction: Despite the large number of caregivers suffering from various psychiatric disorders, research on psychological symptoms among caregivers of hospitalized patients is lacking in Saudi populations. Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among caregivers of hospitalized Saudi patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study of depression, anxiety and stress among Read More
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Evaluating psychosocial support needs of female cancer patients in the State of Qatar
المؤلفون: Razzan Alagraa, Ahmad Abujaber, Prem Chandra and Joanne DoughtyPatient perceived perceptions of psychosocial support are increasingly important to understanding appropriate holistic patient-centred care. Information is scarce regarding the attitudes of female cancer patients in Arab and Muslim populations. This study was undertaken in the State of Qatar among female cancer patients. The aim of this study was to investigate what extent women undergoing cancer treatment in the State of Qatar view Read More
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Foreign body in the liver: Case report and review of literature
المؤلفون: Zia Aftab, Syed Muhammad Ali, Sreedharan Koliyadan and Nayil Al-KindiForeign bodies in the liver, although rare, have been described previously in the literature. While more common in children, adults may also swallow foreign bodies that can reach the liver by penetrating the stomach, duodenum or colon. We describe the case of a young lady who accidentally swallowed a needle, which was later found in the liver by abdominal X-ray and computed tomography (CT). It was removed intact by laparosc Read More
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A review of drug-induced acute angle closure glaucoma for non-ophthalmologists
المؤلفون: Elliott Yann Ah-kee, Eric Egong, Ahad Shafi, Lik Thai Lim and James Li YimAcute angle closure glaucoma is an ophthalmic emergency and can lead to blindness if left untreated. Several types of drugs have the potential to precipitate acute angle closure glaucoma. These include adrenergic, cholinergic and anticholinergic, antidepressants, anticoagulants and sulfa-based agents. This article provides a basic overview of the risk factors and pathophysiologic mechanisms involved in angle closure glaucoma and fo Read More
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A rare case of unusual migrated foreign bodies in kidney and their successful extraction using retrograde percutaneous nephrostomy
المؤلفون: Surjya Prasad Upadhyay, Mohammad Zahir, Hasan Al Muttari and Piyush N MallickForeign body ingestion is a common presentation in the emergency room and most cases are without any major symptoms, or go unnoticed and later cause severe complications that can potentially threaten patient life. We report a case of multiple migrated metallic foreign bodies in the right kidney presenting as right renal colic and gross haematuria one year after its accidental ingestion, treated successfully with retrograde percutaneou Read More
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Nontuberculous mycobacterial infection presenting as empyema and life threatening pneumothorax: A challenging situation in the emergency department
المؤلفون: Shahzad Anjum, Ramsha Tahir and Sameer A. PathanNontuberculous mycobacterial infection in an immunocompetent young patient complicated with empyema and pneumothorax is rarely reported. A 36-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a history of worsening dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain. The patient had unstable vital signs on presentation, and was referred to the resuscitation area on a monitored bed. The patient had a chest x-ray (CXR) performed on a prior oc Read More
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Diagnosis and clinical features of organic acidemias: A hospital-based study in a single center in Damascus, Syria
المؤلفون: Hala Khalil Shennar, Diana Al-Asmar, Ahmad Kaddoura and Sahar Al-FahoumBackground: Organic acidemias (OA) are a group of heterogeneous metabolic inherited disorders characterized by the accumulation of organic acids in body fluids and tissues. These are rare disorders and infrequently reported worldwide. In Syria, there is a lack of information regarding these disorders. Objective: Our hospital-based study aimed to describe the pattern of clinical and demographic presenting features of organic acidemias amo Read More
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Effects of witnessing or exposure to community violence on mental health of Iraqi men
المؤلفون: Maha A. Al-Nuaimi, Ruaa A. Hamad and Riyadh K. LaftaBackground: Iraq is consistently exposed to large-scale traumatic events such as successive wars since 1980 to the present day, economic sanctions, sustained organized violence, and terrorism. These unsafe circumstances have negatively impacted the psychosocial status of the Iraqi community. Objective: To study the prevalence of witnessing or exposure to various types of violence, and its association with mental health problems in Read More
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency: A five-year retrospective study in the Children's Hospital of Damascus, Syria
المؤلفون: Lina Ibrahem Sheikh Alshabab, Asad Alebrahem, Ahmad Kaddoura and Sahar Al-FahoumBackground: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is one of the most common inherited metabolic disorders. 21-hydroxylase deficiency is responsible for the majority of cases (90-95%) and considered the most common cause of genital ambiguity. There are no statistics concerning the prevalence of this disorder in Syria, although the high rate of consanguineous marriages indicates a possible high prevalence. Objectives: This study aims to Read More
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