Publications by authors named "A D Alanazi"
Background: Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus pathogen associated with nosocomial infections that is seen as a serious global health issue.
Aim: To describe the epidemiology and features of hospital-acquired Candida auris outbreaks in the Ministry of Health hospitals (MOH).
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- Nephrotoxicity is a major issue with tyrosine kinase inhibitors like dasatinib (DASA), which can cause renal tubular cell damage.
- Naringenin (NGN) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and may provide protection against DASA-induced acute kidney injury, as shown in a study where mice pre-treated with NGN had improved kidney function and lower levels of harmful substances after DASA administration.
- NGN was found to reduce oxidative stress, restore antioxidant levels, and decrease inflammation markers, suggesting it may protect kidneys by counteracting the negative effects of DASA.
Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease associated with increased cardiovascular risk, partly due to dyslipidemia. This study aimed to evaluate the lipid profiles of Saudi Arabian patients with SLE and examine the impact of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and steroid use on these profiles, with a particular focus on patients with lupus nephritis. Methods A retrospective observational study was conducted at King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, including SLE patients treated at the hospital's rheumatology clinic between July 2023 and December 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGlobally, the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) is increasing, accounting for a third of all deaths worldwide including myocardial infarctions (MIs) which represent the most severe clinical manifestation of CAD and are among the most dangerous coronary events. Therefore, this study aims to assess the knowledge of symptoms and risk factors of MIs, as well as attitudes and beliefs regarding MIs and confidence in recognizing CAD symptoms in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between November 2023 and April 2024 to assess their knowledge and beliefs about CAD and MIs.
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