Abstract: Objective:The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between smoker’s age,the age of initiation of smoking and Fagerström Test for nicotine dependence (FTND) among male Sudanese smokers. Methodology:This is a prospective cross-sectional survey. We enrolled fifty-five adult participants in the study at smoking cessation centerof Alshaab institute of cardio-pulmonary diseases in Khartoum, Sudan in the period from August to December 2015 after taking their informed written consent.Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) was recorded. A score of (0-2) was defined as very low, (3-4) as low, (5) as moderate, (6-7) as high and score of (8-10) as very high. The...

ABSTRACT Background: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between vitamin D level and severity and control of bronchial asthma among adult Sudanese patients at Alshaab Teaching Hospital. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study, conducted at Alshaab Teaching Hospital, Khartoum Sudan in the period from June to August 2015. Eighty-six asthmatic patients participated in the study after taking their consent. Demographic data were collected using structured questionnaire, the clinical parameters of asthma severity and control were measured according to the criteria of Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention 2014 of the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)...

Abstract Objective: This study was performed to identify the clinical presentations and etiology of pulmonary fibrosis in adult Sudanese patients. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted at Alshaab Teaching Hospital from May 2013 to May 2014. One hundred patients with pulmonary fibrosis were included after they had provided informed written consent. We collected data using a closed-ended questionnaire containing items regarding demographic data and clinical symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, and weight loss). We examined all patients for clubbing, inspiratory crackles, cyanosis, and evidence of pulmonary hypertension. Chest X...

ABSTRACT Background: Caffeine is a somewhat psychoactive element that is broadly ingested. Objective: To confer consequence of caffeine on university student’s performance thru exams in NBU, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is across sectional study was conducted among 395 of the students of Northern Border University, KSA. Respondents were interviewed and filled a predesigned questionnaire. Results: The percentage of pupils that use caffeine was determined to be 92.2% in our survey. Caffeine use had no significant relationship with sex, age, BMI, study level, or GPA (P> 0.05). Coffee was the most prevalent source (89.3%), followed by chocolate (54.4%). In terms of daily caffeine use, 29.9%...

Abstract The creation of successful interventions to enhance university students' eating habits may be aided by an understanding of the potential relationship between food consumption and academic accomplishment. This essay investigates how Ramadan affects Muslim university students' academic performance at NBU, Arar, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was carried out by using an online administered questionnaire. The target sample was college students in Saudi Arabia. Utilizing the Social Sciences Statistical Package, data was gathered and examined (SPSS). The study included 445 participants, 78.9% of them were females and 21.1% were males. 98.9% of students fast during Ramadan. 87.4% go...

© 2022 The International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Allied Sciences (IJPRAS). Open Access - This article is under the CC BY NC SA license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0). Prevalence of Primary Headache among Medical Students in Northern Border University Abdelrahman Mohamed Ahmed Abukanna1*, Hafiz Osman IbnIdris1, Wafa Kareem S AlRuwaili2, Abyar Salem R AlEnezi2, Aljawharah Olum K AlShammari2, Atheer Abdullah M AlMijlad2 1Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia. 2Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia. *Email: amaabukanna63@hotmail.com ABSTRACT Medical students have been...

ABSTRACT: Objectives: To study the prevalence of thyroid disorders (TDs) among the diabetic population in Arar, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional design study carried out in Arar, northern province of Saudi Arabia, from October 2023 to January 2024. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. From the diabetic population aged over 18 years old. Results: A total of 501 participants were enrolled. Most fall within the 20-35 age range, comprising 36.5% of the sample. Vitamin D deficiency appears to be the most prevalent comorbid condition. Following closely behind is vitamin B12 deficiency; hypertension and high blood lipids also show notable prevalence rates, affecting 10.5...

ABSTRACT: Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a clot blocks a pulmonary artery. The condition is potentially life-threatening. Identifying patients at risk allows early interventions to reduce mortality. Symptoms and signs are nonspecific and underdiagnosed. this study is aimed at assessing the clinical patterns of presentations and risk factors of acute PE. A cross-sectional hospital-based study was done in Alshaab Teaching Hospital from May to December 2019. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Clinical presentations seen in decreasing frequency included: dyspnea of gradual onset at 34.4 %, pleuritic chest pain at 29.5 %, cough at 27.9 %, hemoptysis at 14.8%, and lower limb swelling at 11.5%. The...

Abstract Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of Aquablation therapy for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Methods: A comprehensive examination of four databases revealed 366 pertinent publications. Following the elimination of duplicates via the Rayyan QCRI and the assessment of relevance, 49 full-text publications were examined, of which five satisfied the eligibility criteria for evidence synthesis. Results: Five studies on 1004 patients with BPH found that aquablation therapy was effective and comparable to or better than transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). It alleviates urinary symptoms...