Rigid Spine Syndrome among Children in Oman

Objectives: Rigidity of the spine is common in adults but is rarely observed in children. Te aim of this study was to report on rigid spine syndrome (RSS) among children in Oman. Methods: Data on children diagnosed wit...

Knowledge and Health Beliefs Regarding Sickle Cell Disease Among Omanis in a Primary Healthcare Setting Cross-sectional study

Objectives: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a global health concern associated with high childhood morbidity and mortality; in Oman, the prevalence of SCD is 0.2%. Public awareness of SCD and the need for premarital scree...

Te Color Atlas of Family Medicine

“Different Strokes”: A management dilemma

Stroke is a common medical emergency resulting from numerous pathophysiological mechanisms and with varied clinical manifestations; as such, the diagnosis of stroke requires diligent clinical assessment. When different s...

Continuity of Care Literature review and implications

Continuity of care is widely regarded as a core value of primary care. Te objective of this article is to explore the literature about the concept of continuity of care focusing on factors that influence continuity; adva...