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The Impact of Routine CT Scan for Acute Appendicitis on the Negative Appendectomy Rate: Clinical Audit of a Single Center
(2020)
Background:
Acute appendicitis remains the most common surgical emergency worldwide. Patient usually presents with abdominal pain mainly right lower, which gives tenderness on examination. This may or may not be associated ...
Correction to: Children’s dental anxiety (self and proxy reported) and its association with dental behaviour in a postgraduate dental hospital
(2020)
Correction to: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry: https ://doi.org/10.1007/s4036 8-020-00517 -x
In the original publication of the article the third author’s name “M. Kowash” was submitted as “K. Mawlood” which ...
Exploring the value of the learners perception of teaching effectiveness in informing faculty development needs: A mixed-methods study
(2020)
Abstract:
The evaluation of a faculty development intervention needs to start at the outset, and not as an afterthought. Moreover, it is important to evaluate the degree to which the predefined impact is attained as a ...
Emotional Distress and Metabolic Control in Diabetic Patients Attending Primary Health Care in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
(2020)
Background:
Recognition and treatment of emotional distress, which affects 20 to 40% of outpatients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, are important because of its association with worse diabetes self-care, poor glycemic ...
Prevalence of Dyslipidemia among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on Body Mass Index
(2020)
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to detect the prevalence of dyslipidemia among polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women with different BMIs.
Study design:
We conducted a cross-sectional study whereby one ...
Evaluation of root and canal morphology of maxillary permanent first molars in an Emirati population; a cone-beam computed tomography study
(2020)
Background:
The aim of this study was to analyze the root and canal morphology of the maxillary permanent first molars in an Emirati population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Methods:
Two hundred and ...
Incidence of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy after Coronary Procedures in the United Arab Emirates: A Single-Center Study
(2020)
Abstract:
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing coronary procedures. The reported incidence of CIN ranges from ~3% to 30%. The profile of patients undergoing ...
Children’s dental anxiety (self and proxy reported) and its association with dental behaviour in a postgraduate dental hospital
(2020)
Purpose:
Child dental anxiety (CDA) and uncooperative dental behaviour are common. We aimed to assess the prevalence of CDA (self- and proxy- reported) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) children related to their dental ...
A 24‑month retrospective study of preformed metal crowns: the Hall technique versus the conventional preparation method
(2020)
Purpose:
Conventional and Hall Technique (HT) Preformed Metal Crowns (PMCs) are used for treatment of carious primary molars. The aim was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of conventional and HT PMCs in ...
The association of the prothrombin G20210A single-nucleotide polymorphism and the risk of preeclampsia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
(2020)
Objective:
We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between the risk of preeclampsia and the prothrombin G20210A single-nucleotide polymorphism.
Study design:
We followed the ...