Objectives: To determine the prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
colonization in our institution. Methods: A 5-day period prevalence study of all adult and …

Results The rate of CLABSI in the first quarter of 2008 was 2.8/1,000 central lines days. The
overall rate of CLABSI in the year 2008 and 2009 was 2.0 and 2.8/1,000 device days …

To determine the prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA]
colonization in our institution. A 5-day period prevalence study of all adult and pediatric patients. …

Results Incidence of cases of CLA-BSI was used as an outcome measure of improvement.
Since our initiatives 2006 (n= 23)-2011 (n= 8) we have sustained a continuous reduction in …

Results This multidisciplinary project resulted in nearly 97% reduction in CLABSI with a mean
rate of 0.2/1,000 CL days from November 2009 to November 2011 while decreasing the …

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are life-saving and the majority of patients in intensive care
units (ICUs) have them placed in order to receive medicine and fluids. However, the use of …

Background Obesity in Saudi Arabia is on the rise, especially among females who are more
likely to suffer from obesity in the reproductive age group than males in the adult age group. …

Omega-3 essential fatty acids (ω-3 FATs); found in the highest concentrations in fish oil, claim
a plethora of health benefits. The present study aims to evaluate the biological effects of ω-…

… given in a dose of 10 μg/kg that was chosen according to a previous study (Lamfon, 2014). …
that was given at the same dose and duration as the PTU group (Lamfon, 2014). …

Acrylamide (ACR) is a contaminant found in heated food products. The exposure of humans
and animals to ACR through their diet has become a serious issue. In response, natural …