Sonographic Assessment of the Salivary Glands among Sudanese Snuff-dippers.

Background: The parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands, as well as the smaller subsidiary glands, are all the examples of the salivary glands. The likelihood of the salivary glands being impacted by snuff components increases due to this close proximity of the salivary glands to the mouth when snuff is used. The aim of this study was to evaluate the salivary glands of the Sudanese snuff-dippers.

Ultrasound Imaging in Subjects with Sickle Cell Disease: The Saudi Arabia Experiences.

Background: Abdominal organ sonography is a crucial part of the workup for treating sickle cell disease (SCD) patients.

Objective: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the abdominal organs in SCD patients using ultrasonography.

Methodology: A non-interventional descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Asir region Saudi Arabia from April 2019 to July 2020.

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIOPHAGE WITH LYTIC ACTIVITY AGAINST CARBAPENEM RESISTANCE STRAIN OF KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIA.

Objective: Aim: Klebsiella pneumonia has emerged as an increasingly important cause of community-acquired nosocomial infections and many of these strains are highly virulent and exhibit a strong propensity to spread. Infections cause by K. pneumonia produces carbapen¬emase (KPC) enzyme and can be difficult to treat since only a few antibiotics are effective against them.

Association of Smoking with the Blood Concentration of 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D and Testosterone at High and Low Altitudes.

Purpose: This research examined the association of cigarette smoking and altitude with the blood levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D, testosterone and carotid artery thickness.

Patients And Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study involved 37 non-smokers and 24 smokers from a high-altitude area (≥2245 m above sea level) and 40 smokers and 40 non-smokers from a low-altitude area (39-283 m above sea level). The blood testosterone level was determined spectrophotometrically, and the 25-hydroxy vitamin D concentration was measured by ELISA.

Correlation between Computed Tomography Clinical Diagnosis and Findings in Pediatric Computed Tomography.

<b>Background and Objective:</b> Pediatric Computed Tomography (CT) is a fast, accurate imaging examination using ionizing radiation to create detailed images of pathological conditions. The radiation benefit should be outweighing the risk through the procure justification and dose optimization. The study aimed to investigate the correlation between the physician's initial diagnosis and the CT findings to build procedure justification for a pediatric patient's head scan.

The Role of Lung Ultrasound Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review Article.

Lung Ultrasound (LUS) has evolved considerably over the last few years. The aim of the current review is to conduct a systematic review reported from a number of studies to show the usefulness of (LUS) and point of care ultrasound for diagnosing COVID-19. A systematic search of electronic data was conducted, including the national library of medicine, and the national institute of medicine, PubMed Central (PMC), to identify the articles published on (LUS) to monitor COVID-19.

Occupational and patients effective radiation doses in dental imaging.

Ionizing radiation exposure from medical applications is increasing annually worldwide. It was estimated that 325 million dental procedures were performed in the United States. Radiation exposure from dental radiography consists of intraoral, panoramic, and 3D imaging cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging.

Clinical and Biochemical Predictors of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Primary Health Care Level in South Western Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To predict the role of different clinical and biochemical parameters in identifying nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Abha city, southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A stratified random sample was selected. A detailed clinical and biochemical examinations were performed.

Lipid profile, random blood glucose and carotid arteries thickness in human male subjects with different ages and body mass indexes.

Objective: This article investigated the effect of age and body mass index of male humans on the carotid arteries intima media thickness (IMT) and the blood concentration of glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol.

Methods: Thirty seven normal male human subjects participated in this study. The participants were classified to three groups depending on their age; 20-29 (11), 30-39 (14) and 40-49 (12).

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Abha City, South Western Saudi Arabia.

The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and the factors associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in Abha City, Southwestern Saudi Arabia. Using a cross-sectional study design, a representative sample of 245 T2DM patients were recruited from all primary healthcare centers in Abha city. A detailed medical history as well as laboratory investigations were done.

Iodine-deficiency disorders in the Aseer region, south-western Saudi Arabia: 20 years after the national survey and universal salt iodization.

Objective: To study (i) the current prevalence of iodine-deficiency disorders among schoolchildren in south-western Saudi Arabia after universal salt iodization and (ii) the iodine content of table salts and water.

Design: Cross-sectional study on a stratified proportional allocation sample of children. Thyroid gland enlargement was assessed clinically and by ultrasound scanning.