Ischemia is the major cause of acute kidney injury (AKI), associated with high mortality and morbidity. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have multilineage differentiation potential can be a potent therapeutic option for cure AKI. MSCs were cultured in four groups SNAP (S-nitroso N-acetyl penicillamine), + Methylene Blue (MB), MB control vitro analysis. Cultured pre-conditioned either (100 μM) or (1 both 6 hours. Renal ischemia was induced (as study) rats by clamping left renal padicle 45...

The foramen magnum is an important landmark in the posterior part of cranial base, which largely formed by occipital bone. dimensions are clinically because vital structures passing through it. We studied thirty six dry human skulls known sex and measured anteroposterior transverse diameters with help Vernier caliper. Additionally, surface area Index were also calculated. Oval shape main type morphological variant found this study. diameter was a range 25.75-34.25mm males, whereas it between...

This study investigated the anti-hyperglycaemic and antioxidative properties of Calotropis procera (Tumfafiya) leaf extract on an alloxan induced diabetic rats. The rats were fed commercial diet grouped into 4. Group1 as treated with leave (DTL), group 2 normal (DNT), 3 non (NDNT) 4 chlorpropamide (DCP). successful induction was achieved by intra-peritoneal injection 180 mg/kg body weight alloxan. sustenance severity diabetes assessed using fasting blood glucose for one week. plant then...

Background: According to the Oman World Health Survey in 2008, prevalence of hypertension is about 40%. Hypertension associated with old people, male gender, smoker and impaired glucose tolerance. The objective study was find out important predictors Oman.Methods: A cross sectional Omani adults more than 18 years age conducted. Blood pressure measured participants were classified as having hypertension. Height weight body mass index used classify obesity by WHO guidelines. Multiple logistic...

Introduction: Evidence that hypertension is related to increase in body fat well established literature. gathered from several studies shows central obesity a greater risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Oman has witnessed an epidemiological transition non-communicable Objectives: The objective of the study was examine correlation between different anthropometric indicators and Omani adults. Materials Methods: A total 500 adults participated this after taking informed consent them. All...

Background: There is a lack of studies related to the prevalence gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in Oman. The presence risk factors like consumption caffeine-containing drinks, energy bad eating habits that contribute development GERD were reported be at higher rate among medical students. This study was conducted calculate GERD-related and students College Medicine Health Science, National University, Materials methods: A questionnaire circulated different years which based...

Background and Objective:The prevalence of diabetes is persistently rising.Diabetics are prone to infections that can affect glycemic control.Recent COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the increased global burden diabetes.The current study was done find control diabetic patients during pandemic.Materials Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional observational conducted wherein clinical laboratory parameters were extracted from computerized databases using a predesigned questionnaire.The HbA1C lab...

Studies characterizing Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) are limited in Oman. This study aims to assess the prevalence of NAFLD obese Omani patients and find its relationship with other obesity-related medical conditions. Fifty-five adult were evaluated via history, clinical examination, laboratory tests. Patients any possible risk liver injury excluded. Diagnosis relied on ultrasonography criteria. Data entered analyzed SPSS (version 22). The was calculated using frequency...

Background:  Nutritional anemia is one of the main public health problems in Arab Gulf countries. Several dietary, social and cultural factors are associated with high occurrence this region. Objectives:  To assess burden nutritional adolescent girls find out important associates respect to their status demographic profile. Methods:  A community based observational cross sectional study was done Omani Sohar.  A structured, pretested questionnaire used for data collection on socio-...

Background: The global prevalence of obesity has been increasing. Body mass index, waist circumference and height ratio have widely used for nutritional assessment. Waist the advantage taking into account abdominal as well associated with body fat accumulation or distribution. objective this study was to suggest cut off points identify overweight in Omani adults.Methods: Weight, height, were measured all participants. Pearson’s correlation determine BMI ratio. ROC curve AUC specific point...

An adolescent girl should be made aware of the phenomenon menstruation before menarche, so as to enable her accept it a normal developmental process and manage appropriately.Less attention has been given effect that menarche itself management monthly menstrual periods may have on school attendance, learning outcomes, continued enrollment.This study was done with objectives assessing knowledge practices girls related menstruation.It carried out in going girls.A pretested structured...

The lecture allows very little interaction and feedback from the students.Class Response System (CRS) can have a catalytic effect on teaching with environments moving silence passivity towards dialogue interaction.The present study was conducted to see effectiveness of increasing attentiveness students in classroom theory lectures students' perception CRS improved learning outcome.CRS used classes Public Health for undergraduate MD program College Medicine.Students anonymously clicked...

Background: Age of menarche marks important points physical and cultural maturation in adolescents.It has been known that early age at is correlated with diabetes mellitus, breast cancer, elevated adult BMI, metabolic syndrome.Many these diseases are lifestyle severely debilitating to the quality life.Such easily preventable need a thorough research order understand relation between its correlates adolescent girls.Objectives: To study mean among Omani girls.Methods: A cross-sectional was...

BACKGROUND: Study designs in research are a difficult topic to understand for undergraduates MD program unless it is accompanied by some hands on activity with real journal articles published renowned journals.The objective of the study was make understanding concepts better and boost learning through group activity.
 METHODS: A formative conducted class after taking course lectures series students. questionnaire given director students conduct class. The semi structured mostly close...

Musculoskeletal diseases are frequently seen in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The link between low back pain and mellitus remains unclear. This study aimed to find the prevalence of among Omani determine patients’ disability related pain. Methods: Two hundred were included this cross sectional study, who attended diabetic clinic Suhar polyclinic hospital, North Batinah, Oman. Data collection tool was a pretested structured questionnaire, as well medical records for all...

Oral examination (viva) has been used as an important tool to evaluate various orders of cognitive domain amongst medical students for decades. However, its objectivity and reliability have increasingly questioned by experts.1 Standardised oral is considered superior traditional viva with higher overall inter-rater reliabilities.2 In view the nationwide lockdown due COVID-19, we designed online format clinical assessment called 'structured examination' (STOVE), based on principles structured...