Ibrahim Al Busaidi

Pyomyositis of Infraspinatus and Supraspinatus Muscles: An Unusual Presentation of Brucellosis with Prozone Effect

Tigecycline Induced Hemorrhagic Vesiculobullous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: A Rare Clinical Presentation

Drug induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis is defined as the inflammation of blood vessels caused by the use of pharmacological agents. It may only affect the skin, resulting in cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis, or it may be systemic, affecting other organs such as central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, lun …

Causes of Mortality in Patients with Inborn Errors of Immunity: An 18-year retrospective cohort study

Objectives: Inborn errors of immunity (IEI) are a diverse group of disorders arising from defects in the development and/or function of the immune system. However, data concerning the microbiological aspects of infections and direct causes of mortality in patients with IEI are limited and fragmented. This study aimed t …

A Study of Post-Caesarean Section Wound Infections in a Regional Referral Hospital, Oman

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing a Caesarean section (CS) and to identify risk factors, common bacterial pathogens and antibiotic sensitivity. SSI significantly affect the patient’s quality of life by increasing morbidity and exten …

Cephalometric Norms in an Omani Adult Population of Arab Descent

Objectives: This study aimed to establish cephalometric norms for an Omani population of Arab descent and to compare these with established cephalometric values for Caucasians. Methods: This cross-sectional studywas conducted at the Military Dental Centre and Oman Dental College in Muscat, Oman, between May 2014 and Oc …

Microbiological and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnant Women Attending SQUH

Objectives: Our research aimed to study the microbiology and antimicrobial resistance in asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) among Omani pregnant women. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study that included data from 196 Omani pregnant women with ASB who received care at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital from 2010–2019. …

“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 …

Chikungunya Masquerading as Acute Rheumatism in an Omani Traveler

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease. It typically presents as an acute febrile illness associated with a varying degree of arthralgia and musculoskeletal sequelae. Cases of chikungunya have been reported from more than 40 countries in several continents. Chikungunya is often reported in travelers returning to …

Obstetric and Non-Obstetric Risk Factors for Cesarean Section in Oman

Objectives: This study aims to explore the risk factors, profiles and neonatal outcomes of Cesarean sections among selected women in Oman. Methods: In this hospital-based case-control study, a total of 500 participants (250 cases who had cesarean section and 250 controls who had spontaneous vaginal delivery), were rand …