We appreciate the author’s positive comments about our article published in the March 2021 issue of the Oman Medical Journal. We agree with your suggestion of the justification question on the need for genetic sequencing testing of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene for cystic fibrosis …
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by a mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene that affects multisystems in the body, particularly the lungs and digestive system. We report a case of an Omani newborn who presented with meconium ileus and high suspicion of CF. Thus, …
Objectives: We sought to evaluate the factors affecting the outcome of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in urinary stone treatment. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 235 adult patients treated with ESWL, for radiopaque renal or ureteric stones between January 2015 and December 2016. Patient's a …