Sultan Qaboos University medical journal

01 12 October 2026

DOI 10.18295/2075-0528.3013

Investigating the Effect of Oral Probiotic Capsules on Postpartum Sleep Quality in Primiparous Women: A triple-blind randomised controlled trial

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Maryam Rastegar, Nahid Jahani Shoorab, Roshanak Salari et al.

Objectives: Quality of sleep is an important indicator of health. Sleep disturbance and daytime fatigue is one of the most common problems in the postpartum period. Early postpartum (first 4 weeks) is when sleep is most disturbed. The gu...

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02 18 September 2026

DOI 10.18295/2075-0528.3012

Early-Onset Progressive Encephalopathy With Brain Oedema and/or Leukoencephalopathy 1: Report of three siblings

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Fatema Al-Amrani, Fathiya Al-Murshedi, Khalid Al-Thihli et al.

NAXE encephalopathy, also known as early-onset progressive encephalopathy with brain oedema and/or leukoencephalopathy-1 (PEBEL-1), is a rare and often lethal autosomal recessive mitochondrial disorder. Typical presentation includes psyc...

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03 16 September 2026

DOI 10.18295/2075-0528.3011

Neonatal Outcomes in Twin Pregnancies with Birthweight Discordance: A five-year retrospective cohort study

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Marjan Mahboubi, Shadya Mohammed Salim Al Saeghi, Hansa Dhar et al.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate neonatal outcomes associated with birthweight discordance in twin pregnancies managed at a regional tertiary care centre in Oman. Methods: This five-year retrospective cohort study (2020–2024) was...

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04 14 September 2026

DOI 10.18295/2075-0528.3010

Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome in Oman: A 20-year single-centre experience

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Muzna Al Hashmi, Anisa Al Maskari, Sulaiman Al Saidi et al.

Objectives: Congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS) is a rare, severe disease presenting within the first three months of life, with limited prevalence data from Oman and the Gulf region. This study aimed to report 20 years' experience of co...

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05 12 September 2026

DOI 10.18295/2075-0528.3009

The MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak: Implications for clinical vigilance and regional health security in the GCC countries

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Seif Salem Al Abri, Ahmed S Al-Mandhari, Ziad A Memish

By Seif Salem Al Abri, Ahmed S Al-Mandhari, and Ziad A Memish, Published on 09/12/26

06 10 September 2026

DOI 10.18295/2075-0528.3008

The Effectiveness of a Prenatal Educational Programme on Fear of Childbirth Among Primigravida Women: A quasi-experimental pretest–post-test study

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Mozah Al Mamari, Amal Al Hadi, Fahima Al Harthy et al.

Objectives: Fear of childbirth is commonly reported among primigravida women and may negatively influence labour and birth outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured prenatal educational programme in reducin...

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07 3 September 2026

DOI 10.18295/2075-0528.3007

Colour Doppler-Guided Superthin Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap Elevation for Ischial Pressure Ulcer Reconstruction

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Muhammed Said Aydin, Gökay Özler, Şükrü Kasap et al.

Ischial pressure ulcer reconstruction requires durable coverage while preserving local donor options for possible recurrence. The inferior gluteal artery perforator (IGAP) flap is a muscle-sparing option, but superthin elevation requires...

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08 25 August 2026

DOI 10.18295/2075-0528.3005

Does Cardiopulmonary Bypass Influence Outcomes in Stage 2 Palliation? A meta-analysis and systematic review

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Abdullah Almehandi, Yahya Ali, Adel Altarkait et al.

Objectives: The bidirectional Glenn (BDG) procedure, a key palliative intervention for single-ventricle physiology, is conventionally performed using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) despite its associated complications and costs. However, t...

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09 24 August 2026

DOI 10.18295/2075-0528.3006

Association Between Pain Catastrophising and Functional Limitation in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional study in a Tunisian rehabilitation setting

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Soumaya Elarem, Ikram Haddada, Ameni Ameur et al.

Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common reason for consultation in rehabilitation settings, responsible for pain and restricted autonomy. This study aimed to determine the association between catastrophising and functional limi...

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10 17 August 2026

DOI 10.18295/2075-0528.3004

Probable Renal-Limited Sarcoidosis Presenting With Tubulointerstitial Nephritis Without Granulomas on Renal Biopsy: A diagnostic challenge

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Jawahar Hamood AlNoumani, Muhammad Shoaib, Asma Marzouqi et al.

Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic multisystem inflammatory disorder characterised by non-caseating granulomas and a wide range of reported prevalence. Renal-limited sarcoidosis is a rare manifestation of sarcoidosis which remains a diagnostic...

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