Qatar Medical Journal - Volume 2024, Issue 3

Objective: Lipocalin-2 is an acute phase-associated adipokine that can serve as an inflammatory and biomarker indicator of cartilage deterioration in osteoarthritis. However, its role in the musculoskeletal system remains not fully understood. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate lipocalin-2 and its relationship with markers of inflammation (Interferon-gamma, ESR, and CRP), bone density (vitamin D3 Read More

Patients with peripheral neuropathy could have damaged peripheral nerves, which leads to sensory and motor dysfunction. Diabetes, infections, and trauma are the major causes of peripheral neuropathy. Vibratory perception threshold (VPT) tools are commonly used to detect peripheral neuropathy. This study aims to determine the assessment of peripheral neuropathy through the different diagnos Read More

Background: Severe acute respiratory tract infections (SARI) pose a health threat to children and adults worldwide. The SARI surveillance program was initiated in 2018 in Bahrain to monitor the activity of respiratory pathogens. Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) was chosen as the sentinel site for the SARI surveillance program. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology of SARI patients admitted to SM Read More

Background: SGLT2 inhibitors are known for their osmotic diuretic effect, and their use by Muslim patients with type 2 diabetes during the fasting month of Ramadan may pose an increased risk of volume depletion, potentially impacting renal function. Methods: We conducted a systematic review registered on PROSPERO (registration number CRD42020204582) of studies published between 2013 and Januar Read More

Background: Unidentified drug-related problems (DRPs) can cause negative health and economic consequences if not addressed appropriately. The literature revealed that interventions conducted by clinical pharmacists can positively impact patient safety and treatment outcomes. The role of clinical pharmacists has been continually growing while posing significant improvements in the provision of h Read More

In a bold departure from conventional healthcare paradigms, Qatar’s Assisted Home Hemodialysis (AHHD) national program stands as a testament to Hamad Medical Corporation’s unwavering commitment to excellence. This innovative care model is tailored to address the distinct challenges of hemodialysis patients, particularly the elderly, who require ambulance transport. It provides them with the co Read More

Background: Arab countries host 10% of all migrants globally. Migrant workers are known to have a high burden of physical and psychiatric morbidity. Most of the published literature on mental health among migrant workers is from non-Arab countries. The limited literature on migrant workers’ mental health in Arab countries is a critical research gap. It is pertinent to study well-defined migrant groups withi Read More

Background: Functional adrenal tumors may contribute to poor hypertension control and electrolyte abnormalities, thus increasing the risk of cardiovascular mortality. Currently, laparoscopic adrenalectomy is an effective surgical option that contributes to improved treatment outcomes as compared to open surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy p Read More

Background: Gastric cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Despite advances in treatment options, the overall prognosis for advanced gastric cancer remains poor. Immunotherapy has revolutionized the field of cancer treatment by harnessing the patient’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. Two important immune checkpoint inhibitors that have shown pro Read More

Introduction: Comparatively, culture-negative septic shock or septic shock (CNSS) is frequently observed among pediatric patients, contrasting with the more distinct clinical profile and prognosis of post-surgical septic shock (CPSS). However, limited data are available on the outcomes of CNSS in comparison to CPSS in pediatric patients. This study seeks to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing l Read More

Background: Cervical cancer remains a global health challenge, claiming the lives of millions annually and having a significant impact on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary causative agent, plays a central role, with regional variations in prevalence.1 The process from HPV infection to neoplastic changes takes 5–25 years to occur, hence, knowing its prevalence in ou Read More

Background: Various prevalences of asthma in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported in different regions, and the association between asthma and COVID-19 subsequent mortality has been in debate. Thus, this study aimed to investigate whether there was a significant association between asthma and COVID-19 mortality in Spain through a meta-analysis. Methods: The Preferred Reporti Read More

Introduction: Empyema is a known complication of severe pleuropneumonia. In rare cases, if poorly treated, it could result in dissemination and fistulization and transformation into empyema necessitans. The manifestation may appear as a superficial abscess. However, as management highly differs, the recognition of potentially severe phenomenon is required. Case Presentation: We describe a case o Read More

Introduction: Segmental necrotizing granulomatous neuritis (SNGN) is a rare complication of leprosy involving peripheral nerves. It can appear alone in cases of pure neuritic leprosy or in combination with cutaneous lesions. Case Presentation: A 15-year-old female diagnosed with borderline tuberculoid leprosy who received prior multidrug therapy presented 2 years later with occasional pain and tingling sensa Read More

Background: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinic-imaging entity. PRES is rarely reported in the perioperative period to cause reversible postoperative vision loss (POVL). It is reported in the literature in the form of case reports for spinal and cardiac surgeries and eclampsia patients. The suggested diagnostic criteria for PRES are: (i) acute onset of neurological symptoms and sig Read More

Background: Penile Mondor’s disease (PMD) is a rare syndrome characterized by sclerosis after superficial thrombophlebitis of the superficial penile veins. The most usual appearance of PMD is a tender, palpable, painful, and sometimes visible cord on the dorsal surface of the penis. Its pathogenesis is still unclear, and a standardized treatment has not been established. Case report: A 54-year-old male patient pr Read More

Background: Nausea and vomiting occur in more than 70% of pregnant women,1 and only 2% of these females progress into hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).2 HG is the persistent and excessive vomiting before the 22nd week of gestation. HG patients can develop life-threatening electrolyte disturbances or thromboembolism. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a thromboembolism that blocks and stops blood flow to Read More

Background: Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL) is a variant of parasitic leiomyomas that is characterized by multiple peritoneal and subperitoneal nodules of proliferating smooth muscle cells that histologically resemble uterine leiomyoma. We report a case of recurrent DPL to highlight its diagnostic and therapeutic challenges at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nigeria. Case Report: The patient is a Read More

Background: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the MEFV gene and is characterized by recurrent febrile episodes of abdominal pain, chest pain, and joint involvement. We aim to study the clinical and genetic features of FMF in Moroccan children and to establish a phenotype–genotype correlation in this group of patients. Methods: A total of 35 patients were Read More