Abdulaziz Al-Mahrezi

Co-Existence of Müllerian Agenesis and Gonadal Dysgenesis in a 46, XX Female: A Case Report

The Prevalence and Characteristics of Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Among Patients Attending the University Health Center in Muscat, Oman

Background and Aims: The majority of individuals with COVID-19 developed acute symptoms. Post-COVID-19 syndrome refers to the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 that persist for more than 12 weeks. The present study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for post-COVID-19 syndrome in the Omani population …

Intravenous Lidocaine for Refractory Chronic Orofacial Pain: Two case reports and a literature review

This report presents the results of treatment of two adults, at the Pain Center of Montreal General Hospital, Canada, with intravenous lidocaine for intractable orofacial pain. Repeated lidocaine infusions (1mg/kg in a bolus, followed by 4mg/kg infused over 1 hour) resulted in satisfactory pain relief in both patients, …

Control and Management of Hypertension at a University Health Centre in Oman

Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of hypertension, its control and management at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) Health Centre, Oman. Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study, in which were enrolled all the subjects (≥18 years), with the diagnosis of essential hypertension, who attended the SQU Healt …

Congenital Fusion of the Trapezium and Trapezoid

Odontogenic Cutaneous Fistula: Report of two cases

Odontogenic cutaneous fistula or sinus is an uncommon, but well documented condition, which is often initially misdiagnosed as a sole cutaneous lesion and inappropriately treated. The misdiagnosis as a skin infection often results in inappropriate management. We here present two cases of odontogenic cutaneous fistula t …

Learning Disabilities: Opportunities and challenges in Oman

Asthma Clinics in Primary Healthcare Centres in Oman: Do they make a difference?

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of newly established asthma clinics (ACs) on asthma management at primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in Oman. Methods: This retrospective crosssectional study was conducted between June 2011 and May 2012 in seven PHCs in the Seeb wilayat of Muscat, Oman. All ≥6-year-o …

Factors Associated with Choice of Career in Family Medicine Among Junior Doctors in Oman

Objectives: The number of family physicians in Oman is far below that recommended by the World Health Organization. This study aimed to determine factors influencing junior doctors’ choice of a career in family medicine. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and June 2018 and targeted applican …

Risk Factors for Ischaemic Stroke in an Omani Community: A case-control study

Objectives: Stroke is recognised as the third most common cause of mortality and it has an increasing incidence in developing countries. Recognition and control of risk factors are of prime importance in the prevention of stroke. This study aimed to examine the characteristics of ischaemic stroke (IS) patients in Oman …

Osteoarthritis Flare-up Secondary to Zoledronic Acid Infusion: A Case Report

Zoledronic acid is commonly used to treat osteoporosis and it is generally well tolerated. We describe the case of a woman with osteoporosis, who developed a flare-up of osteoarthritis hours after receiving a single dose of zoledronic acid. She developed fever with chills, generalized body aches, and severe low back pa …

Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism in a Young Woman with Primary Amenorrhoea

We describe a case of a young woman who presented with delayed secondary sexual development and primary amenorrhoea. She had low levels of oestradiol, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone with normal levels of other pituitary hormones. Genetic testing revealed a rare diagnosis of autosomal recessive hy …

Oman Vision 2040: Time to Upgrade Occupational Medicine

Most workers spend a third of their lives in their workplaces, potentially exposing them to varying types and levels of occupational hazards. Every year workplace-related diseases cause more than two million deaths globally, in addition to over 320 000 fatalities from workplace accidents. Thus, 5–7% of all deaths world …

“Virtual Interdisciplinary COVID-19 Team”: A Hospital Pandemic Preparedness Approach

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to move at record speed. Health systems and hospitals worldwide face unprecedented challenges to effectively prepare and respond to this extraordinary health crisis and anticipated surge. Hospitals should confront these unparalleled challenges with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, coo …

Primary Health Care in Oman: Shaping the Future

The success of any health care system in any part of the world depends entirely on the strength and reliability of its primary health care (PHC) system. It is the first portal of entry for patients to the health care system and is the place where all their PHC needs are addressed including preventive care. It is “that …

The Prevalence and Characteristics of Frequent Attenders in Primary Health Care in A'Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman

Objectives: Frequent attenders (FAs) in general practice receive significant attention in primary care research due to the financial costs associated with the higher utilization of health care services. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of FAs in Oman by studying the overall rates of adul …

Characteristics of Chronic Pain Patients Attending a Primary Health Care Center in Oman

Objectives: To determine the characteristics of patients presenting with chronic pain in a primary health care setting in Oman. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out including all patients aged ≥ 18 years who attended Sultan Qaboos University Health Center during 2010. Patients were identified …

Towards Effective Pain Management: Breaking the Barriers

Pain is a common cause of agony and suffering affecting millions of people around the globe. Ibn Sina, a famous Muslim scholar known in the West as Avicenna, was one of the first scholars to give an excellent description of pain, its types, and treatments. He postulated that the true cause of pain was a change in the p …

Palliative Care: Time for Action

One of the main goals of medicine is to provide comfort and relief from pain and suffering. Unfortunately, a cure is not always possible particularly in this era of chronic diseases, and the role of physicians has become limited to controlling and palliating symptoms. Palliative care is a relatively new specialty that …

An Application of Educational Theories and Principles of Teaching and Learning Communication Skills for General Practitioners in Oman