Frequencies of the Arg16Gly, Gln27Glu and Thr164Ile Adrenoceptor β2 Polymorphisms among Omanis

Objectives: Tis study aimed to assess the distribution of missense mutations in the adrenoceptor β2 (ADRB2) gene in an Omani cohort. Methods: Tis study was carried out between May 2014 and March 2015 at the Sultan Qab...

Acute Idiopathic Pulmonary Haemorrhage in a 2 month old Infant Case report and review of the literature

Pulmonary haemorrhage is usually secondary to a systemic disease affecting the lung with or without other organ involvement. Idiopathic pulmonary haemorrhage is a diagnosis of exclusion; as described in the literature,...

Vipassana meditation: A naturalistic, preliminary observation in Muscat

Objectives: To assess the effects of Vipassana meditation on the physical and psychological health in a multi-ethnic population in the city of Muscat. Method: The subjects were participants of a Vipassana meditation cour...

Prevalence and Determinants of Waterpipe Tobacco Use among Adolescents in Oman

Objective: To assess the prevalence and determinants of waterpipe use among school-going adolescents in Oman. Methods: A cross-sectional, school-based study was conducted in 2003 involving 9 regions of Oman, as part of...

Re: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Diabetes and Hypertension Oman must pay more attention to chronic non-communicable diseases