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Background: nephrolithiasis is an extremely common disorder in Saudi Arabia. Certain dietary changes and practices can influence the development of renal stones
Aim of the work: the aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness about the symptoms and proper diet of renal stones among general population of Albaha city in Saudi Arabia
Methods: a questionnaire was distributed among the general public in Albaha City, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was consisted of two sections: section 1 included personal data and section 2 explored the awareness and knowledge about the most common symptoms and complications of renal stones
Results: 417 participants were recruited. Most of the respondents were females, aged between 34 to 49 years, married and had high education. About one third of respondents had previous information about renal stones. Nearly half the respondents recognized only one risk factor and only one identified all the eight factors listed [0.2%]. There was lack of knowledge about some symptoms and false beliefs about some foods [fish and sea food, greens and spinach]
Conclusion: some misconceptions were revealed about risk factors and symptoms of renal stones. There was a lack of sufficient knowledge about the role of diet in medical management of renal stones. Educational programs should focus on these points of defect in knowledge and attitude. We recommended providing the health information concerning renal stone disease through the Internet [being the source of information used by most participants] and ensuring the inclusion of these information in the routine instructions and health education of patients
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Background: chronic kidney disease can lead to end stage renal disease which would require the patient to be on dialysis. Kidney diseases predispose patients to many complications, such as cardiovascular, hematological, endocrinological, and others. For a patient who is on dialysis, the damaging processes on the cardiovascular system resulting in congestive heart failure are accelerated, making it the biggest cause of mortality
Methodology: We conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE, January 2001, through February 2017. The following search terms were used: chronic kidney disease, end stage renal disease, congestive heart failure, indications of dialysis, hemodialysis, complications of dialysis, congestive heart failure in dialysis patients
Aim: in this review, we aim to evaluate the incidence, prevalence, pathogenesis, and outcome of congestive heart failure in a patient who is on dialysis due to chronic kidney disease
Conclusion: Congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis have a very bad prognosis of only three years, and there has been no improvement in prognosis from over twenty years. More studies and researches must be conducted in this topic in order to come up with better forms of therapy in order to decrease mortality and improve quality of life
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Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. Spontaneous reporting of ADRs is considered an essential component of successful pharmacovigilance (PV). Physicians’ unfamiliarity with ADRs and reporting procedures are major factors that lead to sub-optimal reporting of ADRs. Objective: This study explored knowledge, awareness, attitude and practice (KAAP) of physicians towards ADRs and their reporting. Methods: This study was conducted at three general hospitals in Jeddah City. A 7-item, self-administered questionnaire was developed to explore physicians’ KAAP. Results: Majority of physicians had post-graduate qualification (n=243, 72%), were from medical departments (n=146, 43.3%), had long clinical experience (n=258, 77%) and consulted more than 10 patients daily (n=258, 77%). About 72% of physicians were never exposed to ADR training program. More than 60% of physicians were not fully aware of ADR reporting perspectives. Majority of them (75%) knew the correct definition of ADR and adequate knowledge of reportable ADRs (>90%). Majority of physicians depended on textbooks on drugs and therapies (31.2%) and drug package inserts (22.3%) as sources of ADR information. The majority of respondents (>90%) showed positive attitude towards ADRs and ADRs reporting and monitoring system. About 57.6% of physicians had come across ADRs in practice but only 21.7% reported these reactions. Most of physicians agreed to improve KAP towards ADRs reporting. Conclusion: The preliminary findings of this study suggest that though majority of physicians had good awareness and positive attitude towards ADR and ADR reporting, but needed correct knowledge in some areas of ADRs and their reporting system. Majority of physicians were not exposed to ADR training courses. Physicians certainly need ADR training programs in order to further enhance their KAAP towards ADRs and ADR reporting.
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The purpose of the study was to evaluate the gingival health status among patients on hemodialysis. Ninety Saudi patients on hemodialysis participated in the study, and were divided into three subgroups of those who have been on dialysis for 1] less than one year; 2]1 to 3 years; and 3] for more than 3 years. Four indices: the debris index [Di]; the calculus Index [Cl]; the plaque Index [PII] and the gingival index [GI] were used. Data were analyzed using one way analysis of variance [ANOVA]. The means of debris index were 1.65, 2.07, and 2.15, with SD +/- 0.67, 0.47 and 0.48 respectively for the subgroups.The means of plaque index were 1.72, 2.16 and 2.26, with SD +/- 0.64, 0.36 and 0.42 respectively for the revealed groups. The means of calculus index were 1.58, 2.02 and 2.09, with SD +/- 0.58, 0.28 and 0.39 respectively for the subgroups. The means of gingival index were 1.43, 2.97 and 2.06 with SD +/- 0.67, 0.38 and 0.35 for the subgroups respectively. Results showed a 100% prevalence of mild to moderate gingivitis. Tukey's post hoc test showed significant difference in all indices between the 1st and 2nd subgroups, and between the1st and 3rd subgroups, while no significant difference was found between 2nd and 3rd subgroups. It was concluded that periodontal disease is prevalent in renal dialysis patients who showed unacceptable level of oral hygiene and which may increase with the chronicity of the illness
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Humans , Male , Female , Health Status , Renal Dialysis , Kidney Failure, ChronicABSTRACT
Periodontal treatment often causes recession of the gingival margin, increase in interdental spaces, exposure of root dentine and crown margins resulting into aesthetic considerations. To mask this defect gum mask made from gingival coloured acrylic resin has been in use for quite some time. This article deals with step by step construction of a gingival veneer for patients with periodontal spacing problems