Arthroscopic reduction internal fixation for displaced radial head fractures: a systematic review of the outcomes and complications.

Background: Arthroscopic reduction internal fixation (ARIF) is gaining popularity for displaced radial head fractures. However, it has yet to be widely performed. ARIF offers a complete view of the articular surfaces of the radial head, capitulum, and coronoid and diagnoses and treats other associated injuries.

Hypolipidemic, Hypoglycemic, and Ameliorative Effects of Boiled Parsley () and Mallow () Leaf Extracts in High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats.

Obesity is a major health concern associated with serious conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. This study investigated the potential anti-obesity effects of heat-treated parsley and mallow extracts (PE and ME, respectively) in high-fat diet (HFD)-fed rats. The selected herbs underwent three heat treatments (boiling, blanching, and microwaving), and the most effective treatment was orally administered to the HFD rats for eight weeks.

Genetic diversity of the chemical composition and pod production of trees grown in Saudi Arabia.

This investigation was conducted to evaluate pod and chemical component traits and the genetic diversity of genotypes at two locations. The selected locations were in the middle (Qassim region) and western (Jeddah region) areas, representing two agro-climatic zones of Saudi Arabia. The measured pod characteristics included production, weight, length, filling period, and chemical composition.

Nutritional and sensory characteristics of bread enriched with roasted prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) seed flour.

The present study aims to investigate the nutritional, antioxidative, and sensory characteristics of bread enriched with roasted prickly pear seed (RPPS) flour. Six flour blends were formulated by partial replacement of wheat flour with 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10% RPPS flour. Proximate composition, phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant activity measured using a 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical of wheat and RPPS flours were determined.

Relationship between motivational style and glycemic control in Jordanian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: Although, there is increased recognition of the importance of blood glucose control and diabetes education in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the relationship between motivation and long term outcomes, glycemic control, are lacking. The primary aims of the present study were to: (i) describe the motivational style of Jordanian patients with T2DM regarding self-care management, taking medications, and self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), as well as following therapeutic dietary instructions and exercising regularly; and b) examine the significance of these factors in predicting glycemic control.

Methods: A package including a treatment self-regulation questionnaire concerning diabetes, was administered to a convenience sample of 110 patients with T2DM.

Self-efficacy, self-management, and glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Objective: The objective was to evaluate the relationships between diabetes management self-efficacy and diabetes self-management behaviors and glycemic control.

Methods: A cross-sectional design was used. A convenience sample of 223 subjects with type 2 diabetes, ≥25 years old, who sought care at the National Diabetes Center in Amman, Jordan, was enrolled.

High fiber probiotic fermented mare's milk reduces the toxic effects of mercury in rats.

Background: Since the advent of the Industrial Revolution in the late 19th century, we have all been unfortunately exposed to an increasingly toxic and polluted world. Among the most dangerous of these pollutants is mercury, which is considered to be the most toxic non-radioactive heavy metal. Fermented foods may help cleanse the body of heavy metals.

Risk factors for deep sternal wound infections after cardiac surgery in Jordan.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess rates of and risk factors for deep sternal wound infection after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.

Background: Deep sternal wound infection is one of the most devastating complications of cardiac surgery, resulting in multiple operative and non-operative procedures and increased hospital costs.

Design: A retrospective design using an existing coronary artery surgery database of adults (n=206) who had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries between January 2004-January 2006 at a university affiliated hospital, northern Jordan was used.

Predictors of obesity in school-aged Jordanian adolescents.

This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the frequency of overweight and obesity in adolescents as defined by the International Obesity Task Force, and to estimate the effect of sociodemographic and health behaviours (eating habits and physical activity) that predict obesity. A stratified (by gender) random sample of 518 adolescents, aged 15 or 16 years was obtained from eight public schools in Amman. In this sample 17.