Publications by authors named "Mohamed A Elsaid"

Background: Total hip replacement (THR) is frequently associated with intense post-surgical pain. Effective pain management is of crucial importance to improving patient's condition and increasing his/her satisfaction in the post-operative time.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the analgesic effect and safety of oxycodone and fentanyl after THR.

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Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) has been performed under controlled hypotension to increase operating field visibility. Intranasal (IN) dexmedetomidine is easy, noninvasive, and possesses lower C max, accompanied by lower pharmacodynamic action, including hypotension, bradycardia, and sedation. This trial aimed to compare IN and intravenous (IV) dexmedetomidine for hypotensive anesthesia during FESS.

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Objective: The present cross-sectional study examined the association between circulating levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and testosterone with bone mineral density (BMD) in middle-aged Arab men.

Methods: Clinical data of 103 middle-aged Saudi men (mean age 60.7±7.

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Pediatric obesity has become a global pandemic in the last century, contributing to short and long-term medical conditions that heighten the risk of morbidity and mortality in children. The 12-month school-based obesity management educational program aims to assess the effect of adherence to the lifestyle educational program and target outcomes, obesity, and hypertension. A total of 363 (nonadherent, = 179; adherent, = 184) Saudi school adolescents aged 12-18 were recruited from 60 schools in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia.

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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major health issue in Saudi Arabia. Prevention of DM and its complications requires an understanding of the disease and modifiable behaviors (e.g.

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Background: Several observational studies have inconsistently demonstrated that vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) infection and severity. Discrepancies in results may partially be explained by the individuals’ immune profiles, which are modulated, in varying degrees, by vitamin D status and sex hormones. Methods: In this study we evaluated the differences and associations of serum levels of 25(OH)D with 34 cytokines in 220 adults (82 controls (41 males; 41 females) and 138 SARS-CoV-2 patients (79 males and 59 females)) with and without COVID-19.

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We investigated the correlations of serum and dietary intake of iron with low-grade inflammation as well as with circulating hepcidin in adult Arabs with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Three hundred and twelve (N=312) Saudi adult males and females with a mean age of 56.3 ± 6.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study explored how vitamin D knowledge, behavior, and attitudes are linked to BMI status in Saudi adults, involving 774 participants.
  • Obese participants excelled in identifying sunlight as a vitamin D source, while overweight participants were more likely to recognize food-related sources but misidentified some sources, like air.
  • Overall, while knowledge about vitamin D was high, significant misconceptions persisted, highlighting the need for targeted public health campaigns to improve awareness among high-risk groups.
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