Muhammed Salman Bashir
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View article: How useful are the biochemical tests in guiding the diagnostic workup of infantile cholestasis?
How useful are the biochemical tests in guiding the diagnostic workup of infantile cholestasis? Open
View article: Performance of deamidated gliadin peptide antibodies as first screening for celiac disease in the general pediatric population
Performance of deamidated gliadin peptide antibodies as first screening for celiac disease in the general pediatric population Open
Background Celiac serology has evolved, with the identification of newer antibodies against deamidated gliadin peptides (DGP) [e.g., anti-DGP, immunoglobulin A (IgA), and immunoglobulin G (IgG) types] with sensitivity and specificity in de…
View article: Clinical and laboratory features of biliary atresia and patterns of management practices: Saudi national study (2000–2018)
Clinical and laboratory features of biliary atresia and patterns of management practices: Saudi national study (2000–2018) Open
Background: We utilized the data from the Saudi national biliary atresia (BA) study (2000–2018) to describe the clinical, biochemical, imaging, and histopathological features of BA and the perioperative clinical practices among local pedia…
View article: Disease patterns among Saudi children undergoing colonoscopy for lower gastrointestinal bleeding: Single tertiary care center experience
Disease patterns among Saudi children undergoing colonoscopy for lower gastrointestinal bleeding: Single tertiary care center experience Open
Background: The yield of colonoscopy in cases presenting with lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) in previously published studies varies according to several factors, including endoscopic skills, histopathological experience, and patter…
View article: Fatal intracranial haemorrhage in acute promyelocytic leukemia patients with short isoform of PML-RARα: Review of molecular and radiological data
Fatal intracranial haemorrhage in acute promyelocytic leukemia patients with short isoform of PML-RARα: Review of molecular and radiological data Open
Three major PML-RARα fusion gene transcripts (long [bcr1], variant [bcr2], and short [bcr3]) are currently used in clinical laboratories for the diagnosis and treatment monitoring of APL patients. Despite highly improved outcome, re…
View article: Predictors of biliary atresia outcome: Saudi National Study (2000 – 2018)
Predictors of biliary atresia outcome: Saudi National Study (2000 – 2018) Open
Background: Outcomes in biliary atresia (BA) have been well-documented in large national cohorts from Europe, North America, and East Asia. Understanding the challenges that preclude success of the Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) is the key t…
View article: Health care professionals' knowledge and attitudes toward telemedicine
Health care professionals' knowledge and attitudes toward telemedicine Open
Background The utilization of modern communication technology in the healthcare field is known as telemedicine, and it represents an advancement in the healthcare industry. For effective implementation of these technologies, healthcare pro…
View article: What motivated residents of Saudi Arabia to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
What motivated residents of Saudi Arabia to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Open
Background Acceptance of vaccination is a multifactorial issue. The unprecedented speed at which the COVID-19 disease spread globally has meant that people have had to face the idea of receiving novel vaccines for a novel disease. Purpose …
View article: Automated Leukemia Screening and Sub-types Classification Using Deep Learning
Automated Leukemia Screening and Sub-types Classification Using Deep Learning Open
Leukemia is a kind of blood cancer that damages the cells in the blood and bone marrow of the human body. It produces cancerous blood cells that disturb the human’s immune system and significantly affect bone marrow’s production ability to…
View article: The Epidemiology and Outcome of Biliary Atresia: Saudi Arabian National Study (2000–2018)
The Epidemiology and Outcome of Biliary Atresia: Saudi Arabian National Study (2000–2018) Open
Background The epidemiology and outcomes of biliary atresia (BA) have been well-documented in national cohorts from two main ethnicities, namely, the Asian Orientals and Caucasians, with incidence ranging from 1 in 5,000 to 1 in 9,000 live…
View article: Accuracy of The Axillary Temperature Screening Compared to Core Rectal Temperature.
Accuracy of The Axillary Temperature Screening Compared to Core Rectal Temperature. Open
Purpose: To compare the sensitivity of axillary and rectal temperature in infants who presents to the emergency department with a recent history of fever in order to implement an early diagnostic modality to reduce risk of sepsis, urgency …
View article: Accuracy of The Axillary Temperature Screening Compared to Core Rectal Temperature.
Accuracy of The Axillary Temperature Screening Compared to Core Rectal Temperature. Open
Purpose To compare the sensitivity of axillary and rectal temperature in infants who presents to the emergency department with a recent history of fever in order to implement an early diagnostic modality to reduce risk of sepsis, urgency i…
View article: Short and long-term reproductive outcomes after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis for infertile women
Short and long-term reproductive outcomes after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis for infertile women Open
The spontaneous cumulative conception rate following hysteroscopic adhesiolysis was higher in patients with minimal IUAs than those with moderate and severe IUAs.
View article: Accuracy of the Axillary Temperature Screening Compared to Core Rectal Temperature in Infants
Accuracy of the Axillary Temperature Screening Compared to Core Rectal Temperature in Infants Open
Purpose. To compare the sensitivity of axillary and rectal temperature in infants who presents to the emergency department with a recent history of fever. Methods. A single-center cross-sectional comparative study of 201 patients who prese…
View article: Prevalence and socioeconomic correlates of growth impairment among Saudi children and adolescents
Prevalence and socioeconomic correlates of growth impairment among Saudi children and adolescents Open
Background: Saudi Arabia has witnessed economic prosperity leading to changes in diet and lifestyle. Concurrent with these changes, the prevalence rates of overweight and obesity are rising. No recent data exist on the trends and pattern o…
View article: Vitamin D and iron deficiencies among Saudi children and adolescents
Vitamin D and iron deficiencies among Saudi children and adolescents Open
Background: Although several studies have reported on the prevalence of micronutrients in Saudi Arabia, most frequently vitamin D and iron, they are either old or hospital- or primary health care center-based. The objectives of our study w…
View article: Role of percutaneous liver biopsy in infantile cholestasis: cohort from Arabs
Role of percutaneous liver biopsy in infantile cholestasis: cohort from Arabs Open
Background Investigators from different parts of the world are calling for a re-evaluation of the role of liver biopsy (LB) in the evaluation of infantile cholestasis (IC), especially in the light of emerging non-invasive diagnostic techno…
View article: Could Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing coronary angiography? A randomized controlled trial
Could Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing coronary angiography? A randomized controlled trial Open
Contrast medium-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a leading cause of acquired acute kidney injury and has been associated with prolonged hospitalization and adverse clinical outcomes. This study aimed to determine if omega 3 fatty acids reduce …
View article: The status of rubella IgG antibody titer between antenatal and postnatal among pregnant non-immune to rubella
The status of rubella IgG antibody titer between antenatal and postnatal among pregnant non-immune to rubella Open
Background: The infection of rubella in pregnancy is worrisome due to the fact that it causes miscarriages, congenital defects, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). The purpose of this study was to determine the status of Rubella …
View article: Free-Space Optical MISO Communications With an Array of Detectors
Free-Space Optical MISO Communications With an Array of Detectors Open
Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) and multiple-input single-output (MISO) schemes have yielded promising results in free space optical (FSO) communications by providing diversity against fading of the received signal intensity. In this…
View article: Overweight and obesity among Saudi children and adolescents: Where do we stand today?
Overweight and obesity among Saudi children and adolescents: Where do we stand today? Open
The prevalence of overweight and obesity has risen alarmingly among Saudi children and adolescents over the past decade and should make a strong case to initiate and monitor effective implementation of obesity prevention measures.
View article: The birth weight in pregnant women with Asherman syndrome compared to normal intrauterine cavity
The birth weight in pregnant women with Asherman syndrome compared to normal intrauterine cavity Open
Women with Asherman syndrome (AS) have damaged endometrium and reduced blood flow to the uterus and placenta which may lead to low birth weight and several obstetric complications.The objective is to determine the association between low b…
View article: The effect of endometrial thickness on pregnancy outcome in patients with Asherman’s syndrome post-hysteroscopic adhesiolysis
The effect of endometrial thickness on pregnancy outcome in patients with Asherman’s syndrome post-hysteroscopic adhesiolysis Open
Pregnancy rates were observed to be higher when the endometrium was >5 mm in thickness among patients with AS and miscarriage rates may be reduced in this group.
View article: Cumulative evaluation data: pediatric airway management simulation courses for pediatric residents
Cumulative evaluation data: pediatric airway management simulation courses for pediatric residents Open
Our outcome-based evaluation strategy demonstrated that residents met the course learning objectives. The pediatric airway management simulation course at CRESENT is effective in improving the knowledge and practical skills of pediatric re…