Objectives: The recent drop in the mortality rates of emphysematous pyelonephritis, a serious medical condition, is attributable to renal percutaneous drainage (PCD) techniques that have also reduced the necessity for surgery. Since the difference in the objectives of the two specific techniques, i.e. PCD and percutane …
Objectives: Post-infarction ventricular septal defect (VSD) is one of the known complications after acute myocardial infarction. This study investigated the clinical results after surgical repair of VSD. Methods: This retrospective study included all patients undergoing surgical repair of VSD from 1996 to 2020 in Oman. …
This review aimed to assess the effectiveness of the eutectic mixture of local anaesthetics (EMLA) cream in the management of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) needle insertion pain in adult patients undergoing haemodialysis (HD) compared with other alternative interventions. The main search was conducted in November 2020 an …
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis, formerly known as Henoch-Schoenlein purpura, is a rare acute auto-immune condition often associated with infections. We describe an adolescent girl who had recently recovered from COVID-19 infection. She presented with painless hematuria, high blood pressure, purpuric skin rash, bilateral a …
Objectives—This study aimed to investigate the factors contributing to increased absenteeism among nurses in primary healthcare institutions in Oman. Methods—A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design included a structured written questionnaire that uses a quantitative self-repot technique was used. The study wa …
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease is one of the most prevalent inherited cystic kidney diseases in infants and children, common in highly consanguineous societies such as Oman. Karyomegalic interstitial nephritis is a rare cause of hereditary chronic kidney disease presenting with progressive renal impairme …
Objectives: Globally, the preparedness of frontline healthcare providers (HCPs) to deliver timely and appropriate medical care has emerged as a significant concern. The training of HCPs in containment measures is considered pivotal in elevating the quality of care for COVID-19 patients while simultaneously mitigating t …
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common inherited condition characterized by the growth of multiple bilateral cysts in the kidneys. We describe the case of a 35-year-old male with combined ADPKD and type 1 diabetes mellitus with a strong family history of both. At the age of 32, he developed en …
Objectives: To evaluate the performance of measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) using Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equations (MDRD 186, MDRD 175) and Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equations, in comparison with technetium-99m diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (99Tc-DTPA …
Objectives: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is increasingly prevalent in Oman. The aim of this situational analysis of PE among Omani patients was to study its predisposing factors, diagnostic issues, and optimal management. Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional situational analysis, the subjects were Omani patients w …
Objectives: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare, life-threatening disease of chronic uncontrolled complement pathway activation that leads to thrombotic-microangiopathy, along with severe organ damage, including end-stage kidney disease. This study aimed to evaluate the epidemiology, management, and out …
Since the first cases were reported in Wuhan, China, COVID-19 has spread swiftly worldwide and is caused by SARS-CoV-2. The development of myocardial injury is associated with significantly worse clinical course and increased mortality. However, currently, it is unclear whether cardiac injury occurred in COVID-19 patie …
The incidence of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) has been increasing over the past few years as a direct result of the growing percentages of individuals with metabolic syndrome. From 2001 to 2015 there were 2805 individuals diagnosed with ESKD in Oman with a growing number of patients undergoing renal transplant as th …
Thyroid dysfunction is diagnosed and managed based on guidelines that focus primarily on the measurement of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), as the most sensitive and specific marker of systemic thyroid status, with test results interpreted according to defined reference ranges. Understanding the results of a biomark …
Objectives: This research aimed to study the seroconversion among frontline staff at the highest risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infections, including emergency department, critical care, and COVID-19 isolation wards in all healthcare job categories. Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study on the incidence of s …
Objectives: The incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are rising worldwide. It is becoming more common in the developing world with the increasing impact of non-communicable diseases in these countries. Also, autoimmune disorders, including thyroid dysfunction are more common and may worsen the clini …
Hemodialysis is a medical procedure to correct electrolyte imbalance and remove fluids and waste products from the blood of patients with end-stage renal disease. Dialysis patients are immunosuppressed and hence at risk of complications of coronavirus infection. In addition, dialysis for most patients is performed in-c …
Objectives: The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic continues to spread globally without an effective treatment. In search of the cure, convalescent plasma (CP) containing protective antibodies from survivors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection has shown potential benefit in a no …
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory arthritis disease with a worldwide prevalence of 1–3%. RA patients are at higher risk of atherosclerosis than their matched age-sex controls. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for a 50% risk of increased mortality and morbidity in RA. The pattern of CVD in …
Objectives: We sought to determine the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) among patients with COVID-19 and to examine its correlation with different demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics. Methods: This study examined patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and enrolled at Al Kuwait Hospital, Dubai, UA …