Management of Pyometra Using a Novel Image-Guided Percutaneous Technique: A Case Report.

Pyometra is a uterine infection that causes pus to accumulate in the uterine cavity. Pyometra primarily affects postmenopausal women. Multiple aetiologies, including cervical stenosis, have been identified.

Conservative Management of a COVID-19-positive Patient With Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: A Case Report.

Herein, we present a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis with septic shock that was treated conservatively. A 44-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus presented to the emergency department with acute abdominal discomfort. Clinical examination revealed that the patient was conscious but vitally unstable.

The association of thrombophilia in women with severe obstetric complications.

Thrombophilia, where multiple genetic and acquired risk factors interact synergistically, are associated with thrombosis and pregnancy-related complications. Despite being studied profusely, an inconsistent association exists between thrombophilia and pregnancy complications. Between 2018 and 2020, ninety-three women with pregnancy complications were enrolled in the study.

Robotic-assisted excision of a juxta renal retroperitoneal schwannoma.

Retroperitoneal schwannoma is a rare benign tumor of the peripheral nerve Schwann sheath. We, herein, report the case of a 74-year-old woman who presented with vague abdominal pain. Computed tomography imaging revealed a retroperitoneal mass that is medial to the right kidney.

Ectopic intranasal canine tooth in a child: A rare case report and literature review.

Introduction: Intranasal teeth are a rare form of ectopic teeth. Their clinical manifestation are truly variable. In children, intranasal teeth are typically associated with cleft lip and alveolus.

Induction of Labour With Prostaglandin Gel in Grand Multipara with a Previous Caesarean Delivery.

Objective: This study sought to evaluate the safety of induction of labour with prostaglandin E (PGE) gel in grand multiparous (GMP) women and to compare the labour outcome of GMP women who have undergone one previous Caesarean section (CS) with that of GMP women who never had a previous CS.

Methods: This prospective cohort study (Canadian Task Force Classification II-2) evaluated induction of labour with 1 mg of PGE gel in 96 GMP women with one previous CS (study group) and in 104 GMP women without previous CS (control group).

Results: One uterine rupture occurred in the study group (1%), and another occurred in the control group (0.

Bone mass measurement using quantitative ultrasound in healthy Saudi women. A cross-sectional screening.

Objective: To study the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in healthy Saudi women, a community-based screening was carried out.

Methods: Three thousand and two hundred sixty-nine women in the young women in peak bone mass (PBM) age group and 3131 in the postmenopausal age (PMA) group were screened using Achilles Insight (GE, USA). Subjects included in the study were healthy and residents of eastern province.

Effect of parity on bone mineral density among postmenopausal Saudi Arabian women.

Objective: Osteoporosis and osteopenia among postmenopausal Saudi Arabian women are common to the extent of over 60%. Pregnancy, multiparity and prolonged lactation are suggested as factors modifying negatively in the development of osteoporosis. Earlier reports from the institution indicated a beneficial role of multiparity in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO).

Birth associated trauma.

Objective: To assess the incidence of birth-injuries seen at the King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Methods: A retrospective analysis was carried out in 31,028 consecutive deliveries between January 1986 and December 1996 at the King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, KSA. The study group was compared with a matched control group.

Pre-eclampsia: maternal risk factors and perinatal outcome.

Objective: The aim of this study was to throw light on the incidence of pre-eclampsia (PE) in women attending for care and delivery at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, and analyze the maternal risk factors and outcome of mothers and neonates in pregnancies complicated by PE.

Methods: This retrospective study involved almost all women (n = 27,787) who delivered at King Fahad Hospital of the University in a 10-year period (1992-2001). The maternal records were reviewed for age, parity, gestational age, mode of delivery, antenatal care, onset of PE, severity of proteinuria, and the frequency of antenatal and intrapartum complications.

Course and outcome of pregnancy in 54 persistently HIV-1-seronegative sex workers and their infants.

Objective: To determine the course and outcome of pregnancy in 54 persistently HIV-1-seronegative pregnant commercial sex workers (prostitutes).

Study Design: Five hundred twenty-three initially HIV-1-seronegative prostitutes in Manipur, India, were studied between 1990 and 1999. Two hundred forty (46%) women seroconverted to HIV-1 during the study period.

Conservative treatment of idiopathic detrusor instability in elderly women.

Objective: The aim of this paper is to give an overview of the conservative treatment of idiopathic detrusor instability in elderly women. It describes the clinical and urodynamic features of the over-active bladder and the role of physiotherapy as well as the various physiotherapeutic techniques in the management of this condition.

Methods: This is a prospective, uncontrolled clinical trial in which 20 older women aged 55-75 years participated for 8 weeks duration.

Prevalence and complications of physical violence during pregnancy.

Objectives: To assess the incidence of self-reported physical violence in pregnancy and describe the association with foeto-maternal complications and birth outcome.

Method: Seven thousand one hundred and five pregnant women over a 3 year period were assessed for self-reported physical violence. Maternal ante-natal hospitalization, low birth weight and pre-term delivery.

The future of the curriculum of allied (applied) health sciences in saudi arabia.

Background: Despite the dearth of allied health professionals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the demand for them has increased. Like any other geographic location, KSA, has its own pattern of diseases. Therefore, the curriculum of the health professionals should be appropriately designed to meet the health needs of hospitals and clinics.

Medical laboratory technology program at king faisal university: a 10-year experience.

This paper documents the evolution of the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program established in 1989 (1408/1409 H) at the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, King Faisal University. The rationale, objectives, the general outline of the program as well as methods of instruction and evaluation are discussed. The internship period and future plans are also addressed.