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Journal of Blood Medicine, 2019

Purpose: We aimed to conduct a retrospective study in order to statistically analyze the commones... more Purpose: We aimed to conduct a retrospective study in order to statistically analyze the commonest causes for blood donor rejection in northern Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia according to the American Association of Blood Banks. This will help in developing better strategies to minimize the loss of treasured blood donors. Subjects and methods: A sample of 500 rejected donors was randomly selected from a single blood bank between October 2016 to May 2017. The evaluation of blood donors was according to the personal history questionnaire and a medical examination done before the blood donation proceeded. Results: The causes of deferral were categorized into three main categories: personal factors, medical examination and medical history. The most common personal cause of deferral was lack of sleep (29 [5.80%]); however, the most common medical examination cause of deferral was low blood pressure (68 [13.60%]). Concerning the medical history, the commonest cause was cupping (58 [11.6%]). Conclusion: Low blood pressure (13.6%), cupping (11.6%) and less hours of sleep in the night prior to donation (5.8%) were the major causes of rejection in this study. Similarities and variations between the commonest causes of blood donor rejection may be due to the differences and similarities in the geographic area and in the cultural, educational and socioeconomic factors.

Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, 2018

Background Aerodigestive fistulae can be defined as abnormal communications between the gastroint... more Background Aerodigestive fistulae can be defined as abnormal communications between the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract. Choking after meals, coughing, feeding difficulties, tachycardia, and persistent pneumonia are the main presentations. The aim of our study was to review our experience in the management of 27 cases of acquired aerodigestive fistulae of different types, levels, and management. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study on 27 cases of fistulae between the respiratory and digestive tracts, which were managed in 2 hospitals in Saudi Arabia in the last 5 years. The patients comprised 16 females and 11 males, with a mean age of 29 years (range 17–67 years). Results The most common aerodigestive tract fistula was tracheoesophageal in 8 patients, followed by esophagobronchial in 6, and esophagopleural in 5. Four postendoscopic fistulae were included. The least common were gastropleural and esophagopulmonary fistulae. The most common etiolog...

Australasian Medical Journal, 2020

Background Adequate glycaemic control ‎is a protective strategy against ‎diabetic complication th... more Background Adequate glycaemic control ‎is a protective strategy against ‎diabetic complication that achieved manly with insulin therapy, ‎‎studies have shown that type 1 diabetic patients had ‎a reduced insulin sensitivity, on view of this fact, ‎‎metformin as an insulin sensitizing agent was used in ‎trials as an adjuvant medication to the insulin. Aims Current study aimed to summarize the benefit of adjuvant metformin on HA1C in type 1 diabetes on glycaemic control. Methods A systematic electronic search was conducted including ‎the Pub Med, Google ‎Scholar, and EBSCO using the ‎‎following terms in different combinations: metformin, diabetes, ‎HA1c, and C- peptide. Out of two hundred and four articles, only ‎six were included. Results Six randomized control trials were identified, aimed to investigate the role of adjuvant metformin on glycaemic control in type 1 diabetes patients. Metformin in dose ranging between 1–2g per day were used for at least three months. Significant HA1c ...

Introduction: Biliothorax is the accumulation of bile in the pleural cavity. Congenital bronchobi... more Introduction: Biliothorax is the accumulation of bile in the pleural cavity. Congenital bronchobiliary or pleurobiliary fistulas, hydatid disease and or liver abscess whether echinococcosis and or amoebic abscess, pyogenic, bile tracts obstruction, blunt and or penetrating thoraco-abdominal trauma, liver resection, radiofrequency ablation, bile duct stricture and radiotherapy may be the accused aetiology of such entity. This study aims at reviewing our experience in King Abdullah Medical City; Makkah, King Fahad Central Hospital Jazan; Saudi Arabia and Arar Central Hospital; Saudi Arabia in the management of cases of biliothorax in the last 7 years. Patients and Methods: The files of 36 cases of biliothorax were reviewed including the available data: age, sex, main presentation, diagnosis, investigations, different modalities of treatment, results and follows up if any. Results: Thirty six patients were included in this retrospective study. Females were 20, age varied between 16 and...

Australasian Medical Journal

Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals

Journal of Blood Medicine, 2019

Purpose: We aimed to conduct a retrospective study in order to statistically analyze the commones... more Purpose: We aimed to conduct a retrospective study in order to statistically analyze the commonest causes for blood donor rejection in northern Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia according to the American Association of Blood Banks. This will help in developing better strategies to minimize the loss of treasured blood donors. Subjects and methods: A sample of 500 rejected donors was randomly selected from a single blood bank between October 2016 to May 2017. The evaluation of blood donors was according to the personal history questionnaire and a medical examination done before the blood donation proceeded. Results: The causes of deferral were categorized into three main categories: personal factors, medical examination and medical history. The most common personal cause of deferral was lack of sleep (29 [5.80%]); however, the most common medical examination cause of deferral was low blood pressure (68 [13.60%]). Concerning the medical history, the commonest cause was cupping (58 [11.6%]). Conclusion: Low blood pressure (13.6%), cupping (11.6%) and less hours of sleep in the night prior to donation (5.8%) were the major causes of rejection in this study. Similarities and variations between the commonest causes of blood donor rejection may be due to the differences and similarities in the geographic area and in the cultural, educational and socioeconomic factors.

Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, 2018

Background Aerodigestive fistulae can be defined as abnormal communications between the gastroint... more Background Aerodigestive fistulae can be defined as abnormal communications between the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract. Choking after meals, coughing, feeding difficulties, tachycardia, and persistent pneumonia are the main presentations. The aim of our study was to review our experience in the management of 27 cases of acquired aerodigestive fistulae of different types, levels, and management. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study on 27 cases of fistulae between the respiratory and digestive tracts, which were managed in 2 hospitals in Saudi Arabia in the last 5 years. The patients comprised 16 females and 11 males, with a mean age of 29 years (range 17–67 years). Results The most common aerodigestive tract fistula was tracheoesophageal in 8 patients, followed by esophagobronchial in 6, and esophagopleural in 5. Four postendoscopic fistulae were included. The least common were gastropleural and esophagopulmonary fistulae. The most common etiolog...

Australasian Medical Journal, 2020

Background Adequate glycaemic control ‎is a protective strategy against ‎diabetic complication th... more Background Adequate glycaemic control ‎is a protective strategy against ‎diabetic complication that achieved manly with insulin therapy, ‎‎studies have shown that type 1 diabetic patients had ‎a reduced insulin sensitivity, on view of this fact, ‎‎metformin as an insulin sensitizing agent was used in ‎trials as an adjuvant medication to the insulin. Aims Current study aimed to summarize the benefit of adjuvant metformin on HA1C in type 1 diabetes on glycaemic control. Methods A systematic electronic search was conducted including ‎the Pub Med, Google ‎Scholar, and EBSCO using the ‎‎following terms in different combinations: metformin, diabetes, ‎HA1c, and C- peptide. Out of two hundred and four articles, only ‎six were included. Results Six randomized control trials were identified, aimed to investigate the role of adjuvant metformin on glycaemic control in type 1 diabetes patients. Metformin in dose ranging between 1–2g per day were used for at least three months. Significant HA1c ...

Introduction: Biliothorax is the accumulation of bile in the pleural cavity. Congenital bronchobi... more Introduction: Biliothorax is the accumulation of bile in the pleural cavity. Congenital bronchobiliary or pleurobiliary fistulas, hydatid disease and or liver abscess whether echinococcosis and or amoebic abscess, pyogenic, bile tracts obstruction, blunt and or penetrating thoraco-abdominal trauma, liver resection, radiofrequency ablation, bile duct stricture and radiotherapy may be the accused aetiology of such entity. This study aims at reviewing our experience in King Abdullah Medical City; Makkah, King Fahad Central Hospital Jazan; Saudi Arabia and Arar Central Hospital; Saudi Arabia in the management of cases of biliothorax in the last 7 years. Patients and Methods: The files of 36 cases of biliothorax were reviewed including the available data: age, sex, main presentation, diagnosis, investigations, different modalities of treatment, results and follows up if any. Results: Thirty six patients were included in this retrospective study. Females were 20, age varied between 16 and...

Australasian Medical Journal

Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals