Petrogenesis and geodynamic implication of the newly recorded Cryogenian Suwaj adakitic magmatism at the eastern Arabian-Shield.

Recent reconnaissance geochemical investigations have unveiled Cryogenian magmatism linked to the compressional accretionary phase, contributing to the growth of the Afif Terrane in the eastern Arabian Shield. The Cryogenian Suwaj intrusive suite, within the Afif Terrane, displays a compositional range from gabbro-diorite to tonalite-granodiorite. The uniform compositional variation is primarily due to magmatic differentiation within parental magma across multiple pulses.

Sea grapes powder with the addition of tempe rich in collagen: An anti-aging functional food.

This study aimed to determine the potential anti-aging effects of sea grapes and tempe (fermented soybeans) collagen particle size, by measuring the activities of anti-glycation, antioxidant, and tyrosinase inhibitors. : Collagen was isolated from freeze-dried sea grapes and tempe powder and treated with different NaOH concentrations (0.10 M; 0.

The associations between injury mechanism and extended hospital stay among pediatric patients: findings from a trauma Center in Saudi Arabia.

Background: A hospitalized patient's length of stay (LOS) can have a significant impact on the performance and operating costs of a healthcare facility. Among pediatric patients, traumatic injuries are common causes of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. In Saudi Arabia, little is known about the burden of pediatric traumas on population health and the healthcare facilities.

New Approach to Managing Onychophagia.

Onychophagia is defined as a chronic habit of biting nails, commonly observed in both children and young adults. This oral habit may lead to various medical and dental problems. To date, onychophagia is considered an unsolved problem in medicine and dentistry.

Effect of immunotherapy in allergic bronchial asthma.

A total of 28 patients affected with bronchial asthma were given immunotherapy in the allergy clinic of King Fahd Hospital of the University. Of the 28 patients, 12 were females and 16 were males. IgE titers over 180 IU, skin tests showed positive reactions to many allergens mainly inhalant.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastropathy: a comparative endoscopic and histopathological evaluation of the effects of tenoxicam and diclofenac.

A 4-week double-blind study compared the potential for 20 mg/day tenoxicam or 100 mg/day diclofenac sodium to induce gastropathy in 36 patients with joint disease and assessed the influence of gastric colonization by Helicobacter pylori. Endoscopic assessment at the end of 4 weeks indicated that the mucosa was normal in 79% of tenoxicam-treated patients and 59% of diclofenac-treated patients. Only 5% of patients in the tenoxicam group developed severe gastroduodenitis (> 11 haemorrhages or erosions) compared with 18% in the diclofenac group.

A study on allergic asthma patients in the allergy clinic, KFHU, Al-Khobar.

A total of 68 patients' records visiting the Allergy Clinic of King Fahd Hospital of the University (KFHU) in Al-Khobar were reviewed. All patients were above the age of 15 years. Out of the 68 patients 37 were females while 30 were males.

Epidemiology of asthma and allergic rhinitis in two coastal regions of Saudi Arabia.

In a study of 1953 school children living in two coastal urban areas of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we used a questionnaire to collect details of age, sex, areas of residence, occupation, education, social class, parental history of asthma and information relating to parental smoking habit. The relative importance of those factors on the likelihood of children having bronchial asthma was assessed using logistic regression and a linear modelling analysis. The extent to which these factors affected the severity of bronchial asthma was also examined.

IgE level in Saudi Arabia.

IgE level was studied in Saudi patients attending the outpatient clinics or admitted into King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khober, Saudi Arabia: with diseases of allergy namely bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Over the 4 years period (1982-1986) 148 patients were studied. There were 86 (58%) males and 62 (42%) females.

An aerobiological survey of allergens in al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

A nationwide aerobiologic study is in progress in Saudi Arabia using Burkard 7-day volumetric spore traps to determine the major airborne allergens and their seasonal patterns. Eights months readings have been completed at Al-Khobar, an important coastal city on the Arabian Gulf. Pollen levels showed a double season.

The prevalence of allergic disorders in Saudi Arabia: preliminary analysis based on surveying 300 individuals.

Prospective surveying of 300 (150 males, and 150 females) randomly selected individuals was carried out to study the pattern and prevalence of allergic disorders in the community. The mean age was 32.8 and 26.

On geographical variations in the normal range of joint motion.

Fifty Saudi Arabian men 30 to 40 years of age without present or previous history of injury or disease related to the lower extremities were randomly selected for measurement of the range of motion in the basic planes of hip, knee, and ankle joint. The results were compared to a similar study from Scandinavia. There was a highly significant difference in external rotation of the hip, flexion of the knee, and dorsiflexion of the ankle.

Serum immunoglobulin and complement levels in patients with sickle cell anaemia from eastern province of Saudi Arabia.

Serum immunoglobulin (IgG, IgA, IgM) and complement (C3, C4) levels were determined in 61 sickle cell anaemia patients of various age groups and both sexes in their steady state by nephelometry. Serum IgG was found to be consistently elevated in 46% cases of all age groups. Increase in the levels of IgA, IgM and in the complement values (C3, C4) was also observed.

The effect of plantation on increased allergic rhinitis in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia.

In a study done between 1982-1986, 129 patients with allergic rhinitis were followed-up in the Outpatient Department of King Fahd University Hospital, Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia). Eighty patients were males (62%), 49 patients were females (38%); 71% Saudis, and 29% non-Saudis. Routine laboratory investigations, IgE and skin test were performed.

Sex distribution and common allergens of bronchial asthma in a Saudi Arabian (eastern province) population.

In a study carried out between 1982-1986, 68 asthmatic patients of different ages were followed-up in the Outpatient Department of the King Fahd University Hospital, Al-Khobar. Fifty-two patients were Saudis (78%) while the rest were of other nationalities (22%). The sex distribution was 39 (55.

Clinical presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus in Saudi patients.

A study conducted to assess the incidence and clinical expression of systemic lupus erythematosus in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia revealed that the disease is uncommon in this region, only 32 cases being recorded in five years. However, the clinical manifestations of the disease are similar to those observed elsewhere.

Skin testing in an allergy affected population of Saudi Arabia.

Two hundred and ten (210) patients attending the Allergy Clinic of King Fahd Hospital, KFU, with a history of allergy related problems were tested for skin sensitivity. A total of 52 allergens were used. Only 55 patients were found to be positive to one or more of the allergens.