Publications by authors named "A F Al-Otiabi"
Introduction: Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure commonly employed in the management of thyroid disorders. Complications include, but not limited to, postoperative hypocalcemia. In order to effectively manage hypocalcemia following thyroidectomy, a comprehensive approach is essential.
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- Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common condition treated with endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), but the timeline and extent of symptom improvement after surgery have not been fully explored.
- Researchers conducted a study with 68 CRS patients using the Sino-nasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22) to measure symptoms before surgery and at several intervals after (1 week, 4 weeks, and 6 months).
- Results indicated significant improvement across various symptoms, especially rhinologic symptoms, with varying degrees of effect size. The study highlights the importance of assessing patient outcomes to optimize treatment strategies for CRS.
Microbial water quality and concentrations of faecal sterols in sediment have been used to assess the degree of sewage contamination in Kuwait's marine environment. A review of microbial (faecal coliform, faecal streptococci and Escherichia coli) water quality data identified temporal and spatial sources of pollution around the coastline. Results indicated that bacterial counts regularly breach regional water quality guidelines.
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