Ecological studies of Commiphora genus (myrrha) in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia

An Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Commiphora myrrha Nees (Engl.) Oleo-gum Resins from Saudi Arabia

Risk Assessment of Particulate Matter (PM10) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

In recent decades, particulate matter (PM10) have received much attention due to its potential adverse health impact and the subsequent need to better control or regulate these pollutants. The aim of this paper is focused on study risk assessment of PM10 in four different districts (Shebikah, Masfalah, Aziziyah, Awali) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia during the period from 1 Ramadan 1434 AH 27 Safar 14...

Helicobacter pylori infection in asymptomatic subjects in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

OBJECTIVE To determine the seroprevalence of Helicobacter.pylori antibodies in asymptomatic healthy population. METHODS Convenient sampling was done in asymptomatic healthy individuals accompanying the patients who had no previous history of epigastric pain. Venous blood was collected from individuals and sera separated. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to determine H. pylor...

Head and neck oncology experience in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

OBJECTIVE To present our experience in head and neck cancer, and the development of our own local electronic Makkah Head and Neck Database. METHODS A prospective collection of cases was conducted between October 2007 and November 2008 of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer within the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, Kingdom o...

An immunoserological study among blood donors of Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.

Blood services are inevitable and life-saving. Therefore all measures should be taken to guarantee that the donated blood is pathogen free. The present study intends to throw some light on the prevalence of some infectious and parasitic diseases among blood donors, whether Saudi or expatriates residing in Makkah region (Makkah and Jeddah cities). Results of this work indicate that hepatatis B i...