Saudi Medical Journal: 37 (10)

October 01, 2016; Volume 37,Issue 10

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Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1049;

Systematic Reviews

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Do statins really cause diabetes?
Alaa J. Rahal, Ahmed I. ElMallah, Rita J. Poushuju and Rana Itani

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1051-1060; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.16078
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Leaders produce leaders and managers produce followers
Khalid I. Khoshhal and Salman Y. Guraya

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1061-1067; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.15620

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A novel missense mutation in the C2C domain of otoferlin causes profound hearing impairment in an Omani family with auditory neuropathy
Nadia M. Al-Wardy, Mohammed N. Al-Kindi, Mazin J. Al-Khabouri, Yahya Tamimi and Guy van Camp

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1068-1075; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.14967
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Evaluation of GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay for direct diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis
Husseiny Sh. Moussa, Faten S. Bayoumi and Ahmed M. Ali

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1076-1081; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.14998
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The role of platelet count, mean platelet volume, and the mean platelet volume/platelet count ratio in predicting postoperative vomiting in children after deep sedation
Dilek G. Canpolat, Fatma Dogruel, Zeynep B. Gönen, Canay Yılmaz, Gökmen Zararsız and Alper Alkan

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1082-1088; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.14903
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Primary experience of bariatric surgery in a newly established private obesity center
Haider Al-Shurafa, Ahmed H. Elzaafarany, Ali Albenmousa and Mona G. Balata

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1089-1095; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.14043
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Prevalence of inner ear anomalies among cochlear implant candidates
Ahmad M. Aldhafeeri and Abdulrahman A. Alsanosi

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1096-1100; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.15025
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The role of geriatric assessment tests and anthropometric measurements in identifying the risk of falls in elderly nursing home residents
Bulent Yardimci, Sinan N. Aran, Ismail Ozkaya, Sevki M. Aksoy, Tarik Demir, Gulsen Tezcan and Aysegul Y. Kaptanoglu

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1101-1108; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.15205
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Impact of rehabilitation programs on dependency and functional performance of patients with major lower limb amputations
Mohammad A. AlSofyani, Abdulaziz S. AlHarthi, Fayssal M. Farahat and Wesam T. Abuznadah

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1109-1113; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.16033
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Prevalence and characterization of occult hepatitis B infection among blood donors in central Saudi Arabia
Areej I. Alshayea, Gamal E. Eid, Malak M. El-Hazmi and Abdulkarim F. Alhetheel

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1114-1119; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.14705
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Prevalence of hypertension, obesity, hematuria and proteinuria amongst healthy adolescents living in Western Saudi Arabia
Kholoud A. Hothan, Bashaer A. Alasmari, Omniya K. Alkhelaiwi, Khalid M. Althagafi, Abdulaziz A. Alkhaldi, Ahmed K. Alfityani, Mohannad M. Aladawi, Sara N. Sharief, Sherif El Desoky and Jameela A. Kari

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1120-1126; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.14784
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Effects of nicotine on bone during orthodontic tooth movement in male rats
Manal A. Bakathir, Amal I. Linjawi, Samia S. Omar, Ahad B. Aboqura and Ali H. Hassan

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1127-1135; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.15159

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Asymptomatic inhaled foreign body
Muhammad U. Salim, Asif Asghar, Irum Tareen and Muhammad Azhar

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1136-1139; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.16046
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The superior gluteal artery perforator flap for reconstruction of sacral sores
Weijian Chen, Bo Jiang, Jiaju Zhao and Peiji Wang

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1140-1143; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.15682

Brief Communication

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Rehospitalization for heart failure in the elderly
Ehimwenma J. Ogbemudia and John Asekhame

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1144-1147; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.15259

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Chronic pain along the lateral condyle of humerus
Saifullah Khalid, Mohd Faizan, Amber Obaid and Jitendra Singh

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1148-1150;

Clinical Practice Guidelines

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The Saudi clinical practice guideline for the management of overweight and obesity in adults
Assim A. Alfadda, Madhawi M. Al-Dhwayan, Abdulhameed A. Alharbi, Basema K. Al Khudhair, Omar M. Al Nozha, Nawal M. Al-Qahtani, Saad H. Alzahrani, Wedad M. Bardisi, Reem M. Sallam, John J. Riva, Jan L. Brożek, Holger J. Schünemann and Ainsley Moore

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1151-1162; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.10.14353

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Spontaneous ileostomy closure
Sandro Contini

Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1163-1164;

The Cochrane Library Newsalert

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HIGH QUALITY EVIDENCE SUGGESTS VITAMIN D CAN REDUCE ASTHMA ATTACKS
Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1165;

WHO News Release

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FOURTH MEETING OF THE EMERGENCY COMMITTEE UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS (2005) REGARDING MICROCEPHALY, OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND ZIKA VIRUS
Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1166-1167;
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MILLIONS PROTECTED IN AFRICA’S LARGEST-EVER EMERGENCY YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
Saudi Medical Journal October 2016, 37 (10) 1167-1169;

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