Enemy within? The silent epidemic of substance dependency in GCC countries

THE USE OF NATURALLY OCCURRING MOOD- altering substances is deeply rooted in the traditions and cultures of many communities worldwide. As documented in other societies and historical records,1,2 various compounds have...

National Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiencies, Anaemia, Genetic Blood Disorders and Over- and Undernutrition in Omani Women of Reproductive Age and Preschool Children

A national cross-sectional survey was conducted to estimate the prevalence of anaemia, micronutrient deficiencies, haemoglobin disorders and over- and undernutrition in children and women of reproductive age in Oman. Was...

The Legacy of Robert Koch Surmise, search, substantiate

Botryoid Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Cervix Case report with review of the literature

Botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma is an aggressive malignancy that arises from embryonal rhabdomyoblasts. It is commonly seen in the genital tract of female infants and young children. Due to the young age of affected patients...

Radioactive Iodine-131 Therapy in the Management of Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

Te occurrence of ectopic lingual thyroid tissue was frst reported over 100 years ago. We report an unusual presentation of ectopic thyroid tissue occurring in the submental area. A 27-year-old female presented to the S...