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Papers by S. Mirdad

Annals of Saudi medicine

Background: The pattern and factors which can be associated with the glycemic control of Saudi ad... more Background: The pattern and factors which can be associated with the glycemic control of Saudi adult diabetic patients were examined in this study. Patients and Methods: Confirmed diabetic patients from all regions of Saudi Arabia constituted the study population. Random blood glucose <10 mmol/L and >10 mmol/L was used to categorize patients into good and poor glycemic control patients, respectively. Results: There were 613 confirmed non-insulin dependent diabetic patients (NIDDM), 50% with good glycemic control. Patients with poor glycemic control were significantly older than patients with good glycemic control (51.5 vs. 47 years, P=0.0001). The insulin-treated diabetic population amounted to 13%, compared with 43% and 44% for oral agent and diet, respectively. The rate of insulin users among poor glycemic control diabetic population was 18%, compared with 50% for oral agents. There was a significant relationship between glycemic control and age, and treatment modalities of ...

Annals of Saudi medicine

The objective of the study was to screen for sleep habits and various sleep disorders, using a st... more The objective of the study was to screen for sleep habits and various sleep disorders, using a standard questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed to assess sleep habits, the degree of daytime sleepiness using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and specific sleep problems. A random sample of Saudi employees working as medical or paramedical personnel was selected. There were 163 respondents (65%) comprising 33 females and 130 males. The mean ESS score was 9.4. Sixty-four respondents (39.3%) had an ESS score of more than 10, i.e., excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). When subjects with poor sleep habits and/or sleep problems were excluded, there were 65 ânormalâ sleepers, with a mean ESS score of 8.9+/-3.6. This did not differ from the rest of the sample population, who had a score of 9.8+/-3.7 (P=0.15). Subjects with inadequate sleep or insomnia consisted of 17 females (51.5%) and 45 males (34.6%). There were seven subjects, all males (5.4%), with habitual snoring. Ten males (7.7...

Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie, 2000

To study the pattern of Helicobacter pylori infection among family members in the Saudi populatio... more To study the pattern of Helicobacter pylori infection among family members in the Saudi population. A cross-sectional, population-based, seroepidemiological study of family members was undertaken in a Saudi population using saliva H pylori immunoglobulin (Ig) G antibodies (Helisal kit). A total of 42 families comprising 271 children and 84 parents were studied (355 subjects; mean age 23 years, SD 19 years) The overall frequencies of H pylori IgG antibodies in mothers, fathers and children were 67%, 64% and 23%, respectively. There was no significant difference in the infection rate between mothers and fathers, or between boys and girls. The infection rate among children increased when one or both parents were seropositive, and the infection rate among parents was proportionally related to the number of infected children per family. The frequency of H pylori antibodies was significantly higher in spouses of seropositive parents than in spouses of seronegative parents (45% compared wi...

International Journal of Dermatology, 1996

Various therapeutic modalities have been used for treating cutaneous leishmaniasis. Intralesional... more Various therapeutic modalities have been used for treating cutaneous leishmaniasis. Intralesional pentavalent antimonial injection is one of the effective therapeutic modalities. In this study, the efficacy of three different intralesional schedules with sodium stibogluconate have been investigated. Ninety-six patients with 129 lesions were entered into the study, all with confirmed diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis. The lesions were treated with three different schedules, including daily, alternate day, and weekly interlesional injections of sodium stibogluconate. The clinical response was then compared to arrive at the most effective schedule. The clinical responses (complete and partial cure) were 67%, 97%, and 91% for the daily, alternate-day, and weekly schedules, respectively. Lesions with either partial cure or failure of treatment were injected weekly with the same medication until complete cure had been achieved. The final overall success rate of complete cure was 99.2%. Alternate day or weekly intralesional treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis with sodium stibogluconate are more effective than daily treatments.

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1999

and intestinal metaplasia with its subtypes in the gastric antrum in a Saudi population. Scand J ... more and intestinal metaplasia with its subtypes in the gastric antrum in a Saudi population. Scand J Gastroenterol 1999;34:562-565.

International Journal of Cardiology, 1997

Objecrives.. To study the characteristics ofrisk factors for hyp€rcholesterolemia among the Saudi... more Objecrives.. To study the characteristics ofrisk factors for hyp€rcholesterolemia among the Saudi population. DeJiSr: Population-based cr<rss-sectional national epidemiological randomized household survey. Subject 4548 Saudi subjects, aged 15 years and above. Sample was representative and in accordance with the national population distribution with respect to age, Sender, regional and residency, urban vs. rural, population disribution. Measurement. Height and weight with calculation of body mass index, blood samples were drawn and assayed for glucose and total cholesterol concentration. Hyp€rcholesterolemia (HC) was denned: borderlinc high HC (5.2-6.2 mmoll-r) and high HC (>6.2 mmol I ';. Univariate, multivariare, simple logistic, multiple logistic, odd ratio and chi-square were employed in the statistical analysis. Rerzts: The risk of developing HC increased with age by 2% and l% for each year increase in age for bordcrline high HC and high HC. The risk of developing HC was significantly higher among female subjects. There was no significant relation between the spectrum of BMI group, underweight to obesity, with risk of developing borderline high or high HC. There was a significant increase in the risk of developing HC among residents of urban communities. There was no significant regional variation for risk of borderline high HC, however, there was a significant increase in the risk of developing high HC among residents of Centml and Eastern regions, compared with other regions. Conclusio The characteristics of risk factors for HC among the Saudi population differ in many respects from other populations. Overweight and obesity are not significant risk factors for HC. Rural communities are more at risk of HC than urban communities. The population of the Eastem and Central regions were at significantly higher risk of developing HC. The relatively recent urbanization may account for the low prevalence of HC. It may partially explain the dissociation between obesity and HC. Food habits, both in quantity and quatity in rural communities in genetically predisposed homogenous populations may account for the increase in the prevalence of HC in rural communities. There is a need to prcpagate information about the potential health hazard of obesity and HC among Saudi communities, at large, and specilically in the Eastem and Central regions. There is a need to study the food pattems of rural communities which may explain panially the relaiive increase in the prevalence of HC in rural cornmunities. @ 199? Elsevier science lreland Ltd.

Annals of Saudi …, 1998

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of smoking among university students of King... more The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of smoking among university students of King Saud University in Abha City, to determine ecological factors for the problem, and to assess the students' knowledge about the health effects of smoking, and attitudes towards public action against smoking. Materials and Methods: All medical students at the University College of Medicine (MC) (n=202), and a representative sample of students of the College of Education (CE) (n=300), were subjected to a modified Arabic version of the World Health Organization standard questionnaire for young people to study their knowledge, attitudes and practices of smoking. Results: The study revealed the following results among students of the CE and those of the MC, respectively. Prevalence of regular smoking (17.5% vs. 13.6%; P=0.25); heavy smokers (39.5% vs. 27.8%; P=0.38); smokers of moderate-to high-nicotine yield (92.7% vs. 50%, P=0.0004), and tar yield (48.8% vs. 16.7%, P=0.02). Curiosity was the main reason for initiation of smoking (41.2% vs. 51.9%), followed by the desire to show off (27.5% vs. 51.9%, P=0.03), and peer pressure (27.5% vs. 7.4%, P=0.04). Friends were the main source of the first cigarette (53.1% vs. 55.6%), followed by parents (2% vs. 40.7%, P=0.0001). Most students were knowledgeable about smoking and had favorable attitudes against it. However, MC students were significantly more knowledgeable than those of the CE. Conclusion: Smoking still constitutes a major problem among university students in Abha, in spite of their knowledge of its hazards. This may be due to the addictive effect of smoking, peer pressure, negative parental attitudes and other reasons. There is a need to implement an anti-smoking program for college students, and possibly legislation to limit the amount of tar and nicotine in cigarettes.

Annals of Saudi medicine

Background: The pattern and factors which can be associated with the glycemic control of Saudi ad... more Background: The pattern and factors which can be associated with the glycemic control of Saudi adult diabetic patients were examined in this study. Patients and Methods: Confirmed diabetic patients from all regions of Saudi Arabia constituted the study population. Random blood glucose <10 mmol/L and >10 mmol/L was used to categorize patients into good and poor glycemic control patients, respectively. Results: There were 613 confirmed non-insulin dependent diabetic patients (NIDDM), 50% with good glycemic control. Patients with poor glycemic control were significantly older than patients with good glycemic control (51.5 vs. 47 years, P=0.0001). The insulin-treated diabetic population amounted to 13%, compared with 43% and 44% for oral agent and diet, respectively. The rate of insulin users among poor glycemic control diabetic population was 18%, compared with 50% for oral agents. There was a significant relationship between glycemic control and age, and treatment modalities of ...

Annals of Saudi medicine

The objective of the study was to screen for sleep habits and various sleep disorders, using a st... more The objective of the study was to screen for sleep habits and various sleep disorders, using a standard questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed to assess sleep habits, the degree of daytime sleepiness using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and specific sleep problems. A random sample of Saudi employees working as medical or paramedical personnel was selected. There were 163 respondents (65%) comprising 33 females and 130 males. The mean ESS score was 9.4. Sixty-four respondents (39.3%) had an ESS score of more than 10, i.e., excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). When subjects with poor sleep habits and/or sleep problems were excluded, there were 65 ânormalâ sleepers, with a mean ESS score of 8.9+/-3.6. This did not differ from the rest of the sample population, who had a score of 9.8+/-3.7 (P=0.15). Subjects with inadequate sleep or insomnia consisted of 17 females (51.5%) and 45 males (34.6%). There were seven subjects, all males (5.4%), with habitual snoring. Ten males (7.7...

Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie, 2000

To study the pattern of Helicobacter pylori infection among family members in the Saudi populatio... more To study the pattern of Helicobacter pylori infection among family members in the Saudi population. A cross-sectional, population-based, seroepidemiological study of family members was undertaken in a Saudi population using saliva H pylori immunoglobulin (Ig) G antibodies (Helisal kit). A total of 42 families comprising 271 children and 84 parents were studied (355 subjects; mean age 23 years, SD 19 years) The overall frequencies of H pylori IgG antibodies in mothers, fathers and children were 67%, 64% and 23%, respectively. There was no significant difference in the infection rate between mothers and fathers, or between boys and girls. The infection rate among children increased when one or both parents were seropositive, and the infection rate among parents was proportionally related to the number of infected children per family. The frequency of H pylori antibodies was significantly higher in spouses of seropositive parents than in spouses of seronegative parents (45% compared wi...

International Journal of Dermatology, 1996

Various therapeutic modalities have been used for treating cutaneous leishmaniasis. Intralesional... more Various therapeutic modalities have been used for treating cutaneous leishmaniasis. Intralesional pentavalent antimonial injection is one of the effective therapeutic modalities. In this study, the efficacy of three different intralesional schedules with sodium stibogluconate have been investigated. Ninety-six patients with 129 lesions were entered into the study, all with confirmed diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis. The lesions were treated with three different schedules, including daily, alternate day, and weekly interlesional injections of sodium stibogluconate. The clinical response was then compared to arrive at the most effective schedule. The clinical responses (complete and partial cure) were 67%, 97%, and 91% for the daily, alternate-day, and weekly schedules, respectively. Lesions with either partial cure or failure of treatment were injected weekly with the same medication until complete cure had been achieved. The final overall success rate of complete cure was 99.2%. Alternate day or weekly intralesional treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis with sodium stibogluconate are more effective than daily treatments.

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1999

and intestinal metaplasia with its subtypes in the gastric antrum in a Saudi population. Scand J ... more and intestinal metaplasia with its subtypes in the gastric antrum in a Saudi population. Scand J Gastroenterol 1999;34:562-565.

International Journal of Cardiology, 1997

Objecrives.. To study the characteristics ofrisk factors for hyp€rcholesterolemia among the Saudi... more Objecrives.. To study the characteristics ofrisk factors for hyp€rcholesterolemia among the Saudi population. DeJiSr: Population-based cr<rss-sectional national epidemiological randomized household survey. Subject 4548 Saudi subjects, aged 15 years and above. Sample was representative and in accordance with the national population distribution with respect to age, Sender, regional and residency, urban vs. rural, population disribution. Measurement. Height and weight with calculation of body mass index, blood samples were drawn and assayed for glucose and total cholesterol concentration. Hyp€rcholesterolemia (HC) was denned: borderlinc high HC (5.2-6.2 mmoll-r) and high HC (>6.2 mmol I ';. Univariate, multivariare, simple logistic, multiple logistic, odd ratio and chi-square were employed in the statistical analysis. Rerzts: The risk of developing HC increased with age by 2% and l% for each year increase in age for bordcrline high HC and high HC. The risk of developing HC was significantly higher among female subjects. There was no significant relation between the spectrum of BMI group, underweight to obesity, with risk of developing borderline high or high HC. There was a significant increase in the risk of developing HC among residents of urban communities. There was no significant regional variation for risk of borderline high HC, however, there was a significant increase in the risk of developing high HC among residents of Centml and Eastern regions, compared with other regions. Conclusio The characteristics of risk factors for HC among the Saudi population differ in many respects from other populations. Overweight and obesity are not significant risk factors for HC. Rural communities are more at risk of HC than urban communities. The population of the Eastem and Central regions were at significantly higher risk of developing HC. The relatively recent urbanization may account for the low prevalence of HC. It may partially explain the dissociation between obesity and HC. Food habits, both in quantity and quatity in rural communities in genetically predisposed homogenous populations may account for the increase in the prevalence of HC in rural communities. There is a need to prcpagate information about the potential health hazard of obesity and HC among Saudi communities, at large, and specilically in the Eastem and Central regions. There is a need to study the food pattems of rural communities which may explain panially the relaiive increase in the prevalence of HC in rural cornmunities. @ 199? Elsevier science lreland Ltd.

Annals of Saudi …, 1998

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of smoking among university students of King... more The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of smoking among university students of King Saud University in Abha City, to determine ecological factors for the problem, and to assess the students' knowledge about the health effects of smoking, and attitudes towards public action against smoking. Materials and Methods: All medical students at the University College of Medicine (MC) (n=202), and a representative sample of students of the College of Education (CE) (n=300), were subjected to a modified Arabic version of the World Health Organization standard questionnaire for young people to study their knowledge, attitudes and practices of smoking. Results: The study revealed the following results among students of the CE and those of the MC, respectively. Prevalence of regular smoking (17.5% vs. 13.6%; P=0.25); heavy smokers (39.5% vs. 27.8%; P=0.38); smokers of moderate-to high-nicotine yield (92.7% vs. 50%, P=0.0004), and tar yield (48.8% vs. 16.7%, P=0.02). Curiosity was the main reason for initiation of smoking (41.2% vs. 51.9%), followed by the desire to show off (27.5% vs. 51.9%, P=0.03), and peer pressure (27.5% vs. 7.4%, P=0.04). Friends were the main source of the first cigarette (53.1% vs. 55.6%), followed by parents (2% vs. 40.7%, P=0.0001). Most students were knowledgeable about smoking and had favorable attitudes against it. However, MC students were significantly more knowledgeable than those of the CE. Conclusion: Smoking still constitutes a major problem among university students in Abha, in spite of their knowledge of its hazards. This may be due to the addictive effect of smoking, peer pressure, negative parental attitudes and other reasons. There is a need to implement an anti-smoking program for college students, and possibly legislation to limit the amount of tar and nicotine in cigarettes.