Objectives: Haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) causes hydrops fetalis. The successful treatment of HDFN has been reported with intrauterine blood transfusion (IUT). This study aimed to describe the initial experience with IUT procedures in Oman. Methods: This retrospective observational study took place …
Objectives: This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes among Omani woman regarding cervical cancer risk factors and symptoms as well as barriers to them seeking medical help. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2017 and March 2018 at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) in …
Objectives: Many cancer patients experience social difficulties and feelings of isolation. This study aimed to evaluate patients’ and attendees’ attitudes towards cancer patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted of patients and attendees attending Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH), Muscat, Oman, f …
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the unmet supportive care needs of Omani women with breast cancer (BC). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2020 to February 2021 among 250 adult Omani women diagnosed with BC at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman. An Arabic version of the …
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the rate and severity patterns of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and identify antenatal and postnatal factors associated with BPD in preterm infants Methods: This retrospective observational study included preterm neonates Results: A total of 589 preterm infants Conclusion: I …
الأهداف: سعينا للتحقيق في حدوث فقر الدم قبل الجراحة في جراحة القلب وعلاقته بالنتائج. الطرق: تم إجراء مراجعة استعادية للبيانات السريرية والمخبرية وبيانات نقل الدم لجميع المرضى الذين خضعوا لجراحة القلب في مستشفى جامعة السلطان قابوس بين عامي 2008 و2014. تم تقسيم المرضى إلى مجموعتين، فقر الدم وغير فقر الدم، حيث تم تعريف فق …
Objective: To determine the demographics and associated clinical features of Omani keratoconus patients presenting to the Ministry of Defence Hospital (MODH) in Muscat. Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive study whereby the electronic medical records of all Omani keratoconus patients presenting to the MODH bet …