Jawetz, Melnick & Adelberg’s Medical Microbiology 24th Edition
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2007, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Authors and Affiliations
Muhannad F Al-Kobaisi| Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 35, Al-Khod 123, Sultanate of Oman
Hearing Health Practices and Beliefs among over 20 year-olds in the Omani Population
Te objective of this study was to investigate hearing health practices and beliefs among people over 20 years old in the Omani population. Methods: Tis descriptive study was conducted in Oman during 2007–2008. Arabic...
Array-based Identifcation of Copy Number Changes in a Diagnostic Setting Simultaneous gene-focused and low resolution whole human genome analysis
Objectives: Te aim of this study was to develop and validate a comparative genomic hybridisation (CGH) array that would allow simultaneous targeted analysis of a panel of disease genes and low resolution whole genome a...
Successful Use of Alternative Anticoagulants in the Management of Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia with Thrombotic Complications Report of 5 cases and review of literature
Heparin is one of the most frequently used anticoagulants. It is easy to use, but can be associated with life-threatening side effects. One of these is heparin-induced thrombocytopenia syndrome (HITS), which develops...
Faculty and Students’ Perceptions of Student Experiences in a Medical School Undergoing Curricular Transition in the United Arab Emirates
In 2008, the Gulf Medical College in the United Arab Emirates underwent a curricular change from a discipline-based to an organ-system-based integrated curriculum. In this context, this study aimed to compare the facul...
Cryptosporidiosis in Children from the Sultanate of Oman
Over a one year period, 807 faecal samples from children (0-12 years) were submitted for routine microbiological examination and screening for Cryptosporidium oocysts. A Phenol-auramine stain was used and putative oocyst...